Emmerdale viewers are predicting a comeback for a notorious baddie – and it spells trouble for Kim Tate.

Soap enthusiasts will remember the introduction of Rose Jackson (Christine Tremarco) earlier this year, as the long-lost ex-wife of Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) and mother to Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley).

It was later unveiled that Rose had abandoned them both when Dawn was just an infant. In a shocking plot twist, it was revealed that Rose had ties with fellow villager Ruby Fox-Milligan (Beth Cordingly).

As fans will recall, Ruby is hell-bent on ruining Kim Tate (Claire King) – and with Rose currently residing at Kim’s place, Ruby has coerced Rose into helping her bring down soap icon Kim.

Rose is in debt to Ruby after she helped her out of a financial hole – a fact that Ruby frequently reminds her of. And during Wednesday’s episode (July 17), Ruby continued to pile on the pressure for Rose to execute their scheme, reports the Express.

Later, Rose received a mysterious message – leading her to meet a dealer who handed over a vial of tranquilliser. He then instructed her to wait for further orders.

Rose’s ominous plan involved spiking Will’s drink to entrap him – but Rose found herself torn after forming a bond with daughter Dawn. However, by the end of the episode, she sent Ruby a message confirming their plan was indeed in motion.

Emmerdale enthusiasts are making wild guesses that Jamie Tate (acted by Alexander Lincoln) could be the evil puppet master pulling the strings of Ruby and Rose’s deadly plot.

A viewer speculated on social media platform X (previously called Twitter), “I wonder if Rose is working with Jamie Tate”. A second user pondered, “Not entirely sure what Rose and Ruby wants to do. We’ve already had the drugging of Kim storyline in home farm when it was Jamie Tate…”, continuing their thought process.

Another Emmerdale fan queried on a Facebook fan group, “Could Jamie Kim’s son be behind it all, to ruin Kim.” This theory was supported by a fourth who speculated, “She needs to watch out if he’s coming back he already tried to k.i.l.l h.e.r.”

Alexander Lincoln’s character, Jamie Tate, last made an appearance in 2021 when he staged his own death in a horrifying car accident. After convincing his mother, Kim, of his death, Jamie slipped away to live discretely with his daughter Millie and her grandmother.

Fans of the popular soap opera Emmerdale are in for a suspenseful ride as they speculate on the return of a notorious villain to the village. Rose Jackson, the long-lost ex-wife of Will Taylor and mother to Dawn Taylor, has resurfaced with a vengeance, aligning herself with Ruby Fox-Milligan to bring down the formidable Kim Tate. Ruby, driven by a deep-seated desire for revenge, has coerced Rose into carrying out a sinister plan to drug Will and incriminate him.As the plot thickens, viewers are left wondering if there is a more sinister force at play behind Rose and Ruby’s actions. Could Jamie Tate, Kim’s estranged son who faked his own death, be orchestrating this elaborate scheme to destroy his own mother? Speculation runs rampant on social media as fans dissect every twist and turn in this gripping storyline.The tension escalates as Rose grapples with conflicting loyalties, torn between her allegiance to Ruby and her growing bond with Dawn. With each episode, the stakes are raised higher, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the next shocking revelation.Will Kim be able to outmaneuver her enemies and emerge victorious, or will this intricate web of deceit ultimately lead to her downfall? Only time will tell as Emmerdale continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling drama and compelling characters. Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping storyline as it unfolds.