Emmerdale viewers are convinced they’ve figured out who Dawn Taylor’s next love interest will be.

Dawn, portrayed by Olivia Bromley, has been a mainstay on the ITV soap since her debut in 2018, quickly becoming embroiled in numerous significant plotlines and events.

From battling drug addiction to dealing with her son Evan’s unexpected leukaemia diagnosis, Dawn’s journey in the Dales has been anything but dull. Particularly this year, when she surprised viewers by embarking on an affair with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous).

At that point, she was mourning the loss of her father Will (Dean Andrews), who passed away at Christmas, while also grappling with Evan’s shocking health news.

In search of an escape, she ended up betraying her husband Billy (Jay Kontzle) with Joe under their shared roof – and despite claiming it was a one-time thing, the pair have since fallen for each other, reports Leicestershire Live.

Eventually, Dawn called time on her relationship with Billy, leaving him devastated and puzzled about the sudden end. However, last week saw a dramatic twist in the tale.

Joe’s deceptions were laid bare for all to see during a party at Home Farm, leading to him being ostracised by everyone and ultimately pushed out of a window by an unknown individual.

It was subsequently revealed that Joe had slipped into a coma following a brain haemorrhage. A host of villagers have now emerged as potential culprits, including Billy, who was taken into custody in Monday’s episode (May 13).

Billy was subsequently freed when Dawn came forward with an alibi, claiming they were in bed together at the time Joe was attacked. The drama escalated when Dawn shockingly admitted to Billy that she was the one who pushed Joe.

Fans are now buzzing with theories about who Dawn might romance next, with a strong hunch among some viewers that she’ll reignite her relationship with Billy.

“Billy and Dawn are def getting back together aren’t they?” speculated a fan on an Emmerdale Facebook group. Another chimed in: “Most likely, now she gave him an alibi. I really hope not, he deserves someone much better.”

Echoing similar sentiments, a third person commented: “I’ve said from the start that they will end up getting back together, can’t stand Dawn!”