An Emmerdale return is almost here. And it lines up with the

discovery of who the mystery man trying to take down Kim Tate is.

For a few weeks, fans have known Peter is working for someone else,

who is desperate to see Kim Tate suffer. But exactly who it is remains unknown. The only bit of detail we got was that it’s definitely a man.

Earlier this week Will found out their revenge would take place on Christmas Day, as the other man is out of the country until Christmas Eve. Up until that point, Will didn’t know anyone else was involved in the plan.

Since the revelation of a third party, fans have been creating many different theories as to who exactly it could be. And the purposeful lack of name hints that it is definitely someone we know…

So here is a run-down of all the potential suspects for the Emmerdale return.

1. Emmerdale return for Joe Tate?

One of the most popular theories is that Kim’s former step-grandson Joe Tate is making his highly awaited return to the village.

Viewers will remember his exit in 2018, as Kim ordered him to be killed after he got cosy at Home Farm.

This very nearly happened after a run-in with Cain, who for months believed he had killed Joe. But finally, it was revealed Graham had helped him go on the run from Kim. However, even she eventually found out he was alive after images of him surfaced.

Many fans have been waiting for the day Joe comes back and tries to takeover Home Farm once again. And as there was a recent Emmerdale return for another village bad boy, Ross Barton, could they be bringing more back?

So far, this one looks very convincing. Fans even pointed out the similarities between Peter and Graham.

2. Jamie Tate back for revenge?

Could Kim’s own son be back for revenge? Jamie and Kim didn’t have a good mother / son bond at all.

And to top it off their turbulent relationship ended with Jamie faking his own death to get away from Kim.

After taking his daughter, Millie, and going on the run, could Jamie want to run the Tate empire? Maybe he wants to come back to the village, but knows he needs to get rid of Kim first.

While it could be a strong possibility, would Jamie actually risk his daughter’s safety by coming back to the village for revenge? He never was one to take huge risks…

3. Could Caleb be working against her?

This one wouldn’t be an Emmerdale return as Caleb still lives in the village. But he definitely is someone who may take an opportunity to take Kim down.

When he first arrived two years ago, it was revealed Frank Tate was his father, and he wanted what belonged to him. This led to a long feud between him and Kim.

So was there an opportunity for him to go for round two? He isn’t one to give up on holding a grudge…

However, he is heavily involved in his own family drama at the minute since Steph and Anthony turned up in the village. And Peter did say the mystery man was out of the country until Christmas Eve. So we think we could potentially rule this fan theory out.

4. Another Tate member for an Emmerdale return?

The Tates are quite an iconic family in the Dales, so it wouldn’t be extremely surprising if more of them had vendettas against Kim.

And with the amount of them there are still alive and out there, it’s entirely possible that one of them may want their time running the big house.

Are we in for an older Emmerdale return?

5. Could Kim be playing everyone?

Kim Tate is not a stupid person. So the fact she is currently oblivious to Will’s plan shocks many viewers. And now, some believe she could have known about it the entire time.

We know it’s a man. So has the Queen of Home Farm managed to get someone on her side to help her get her own revenge?

Whoever it is, thankfully we don’t have much longer to wait until we find out, as Christmas Day is fast approaching. And whoever it is, we’re sure it will cause fireworks for Kim.

Who do you think it will be?