Emmerdale fans are buzzing with speculation that a familiar face from the past could be returning to unveil a major scandal—Dawn Taylor’s affair. Earlier this year, Dawn stunned viewers when she secretly became involved with Joe Tate, despite still grieving the loss of her father, Will. Even though she was married to Billy, Dawn found unexpected comfort in Joe’s presence. What started as a single moment of weakness soon spiraled into a full-fledged romance, continuing under the radar.

However, their secret didn’t go unnoticed. Kim Tate, Joe’s formidable step-grandmother, quickly became suspicious. As she pieced together the clues, she eventually uncovered the truth about their forbidden relationship. Despite Kim’s warnings and attempts to put an end to the affair, Joe and Dawn carried on in secret. Their dangerous liaison remained hidden—until last week’s shocking twist changed everything.

Joe, who has been battling chronic kidney disease, found himself in desperate need of a transplant. With time running out, he conspired with Dr. Crowley to orchestrate a shocking plan—stealing a kidney from his own uncle, Caleb. As the authorities began closing in on him, Joe was left with no choice but to flee. In a tense Monday episode, he left for Dubai, abruptly ending his romance with Dawn and leaving her in a precarious position.

Now, fans are convinced that the past is about to catch up with Dawn, and a returning legend might be the one to expose her. Social media has been flooded with discussions about who could come back to bring Dawn’s deception to light. On an Emmerdale fan page, viewers expressed their frustration with Dawn’s character arc, with one writing, “She’s really irritating me now—what have they done to her?”

Among the growing theories, one name keeps coming up—Debbie Dingle. Many believe she could make a dramatic return to settle the score. “I’d love for Debbie to expose her,” one excited fan commented, while another added, “A showdown between them would be explosive!” The speculation doesn’t end there—some fans are convinced that Debbie’s comeback has been in the works for a while. “I’ve been saying for ages that she’s going to return,” one viewer hinted, fueling the suspense.

With Dawn’s past catching up to her and fan theories gaining traction, the stage is set for a dramatic revelation. Could a legendary figure from Emmerdale’s past be on their way back to uncover the truth? If the rumors prove true, Dawn’s world is about to be turned upside down.