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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Extreme' storyline Emmerdale fans want to end as it's 'mind-numbingly tedious'
Emmerdale fans are calling for one of its ongoing storylines to end, with it being labelled "mind-numbingly tedious". Those who watch the ITV soap have been discussing the plot surrounding Joe Tate and the recently returned Dr Crowley. The pair has a previous history together as part of Joe's previous kidney transplant story. Now, the doctor, played by James Hillier, has returned to seek revenge. James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap back in March. Joe was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant. After Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was found to be a donor match, his kidney was taken after he was stabbed. Following this, Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, and that was the last heard from him... until now. Having returned to the soap this week, Joe was knocked unconscious and woke up in a makeshift hospital room to find Crowley. He revealed that he gave Joe an epidural and "numbed the lower spine, along with the upper, near the base of the skull", meaning Joe was left paralysed. It was revealed that Shaun, who arrived with Joe's laptop, had been secretly working for Crowley. Despite originally refusing, following the threat of torture, Joe reveals the passwords and Shaun transfers £105,000 to Crowley's account. Following Dr Crowley's return on the ITV show, fans have been discussing the ongoing storyline, and some are not impressed. It's that time again… the Inside Soap Awards 2025 are here - and the Village needs you! 💚 If you've loved the drama, cast your votes and show Emmerdale your support! 👉 Vote here: — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) July 8, 2025 A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, saying: "Ok Emmerdale, it's time to wrap up this Joe Tate Dr storyline, it's getting very boring...." Some fans on the thread agreed, with one saying: "Joe and the stories around him are so badly written and acted. So..... well, mind-numbingly tedious to sit through." Another said: "Yeah and I agree with you." Others have taken to social media to also criticise the story, with one fan saying: "I love Emmerdale I do but this is a bit extreme this storyline." Recommended reading: The 'unbearable' Emmerdale star fans want written off as they 'skip every scene' Emmerdale fans beg 'terrible couple' with 'no chemistry' don't get back together 'Dire' storyline Emmerdale fans want done as it's 'a waste of good characters' Others, however, are enjoying it, with one saying: "I'm loving seeing the Dr make Joe's life hell." A second said: "There is a part of me that loves this story because it's so wonderfully soapy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dark Emmerdale scenes as major villain makes shock return to torture Joe Tate in disturbing blackmail plot
DARK Emmerdale scenes have seen a villain return to the village to torture Joe Tate in a sick blackmail plot. The ITV soap has welcomed back Dr Crowley months after he helped Joe get an illegal new kidney from his uncle Caleb Miligan. 2 Viewers will remember that Crowley was the doctor who helped Joe in his organ steaming scam. With Joe needing a new organ to survive, Joe paid the doctor handsomely to illegal operate on an unwilling victim in order to save Joe's life. He ended up taking Caleb Miligan's kidney after he was stabbed and transplanting it into Joe before fleeing the country. However he has now made a shock return and took Joe captive with a fiendish plan. In today's episode Joe was seen coming to in a makeshift hospital theatre. Drugged into paralysis, Joe was terrified as he realised Crowley was back - and he had a shock demand. The doctor demanded huge amounts of cash - or he'd cut Joe open and take the kidney back. Terrified Joe screamed for help until he realised it was it was no use. And as Crowley began slicing into him to cut the kidney out - Joe relented. He handed over his bank details and allowed his savings - £100,000 - to be transferred to the doctor in return for his life. Later he woke up back at Home Farm, and was found by Dawn but didn't let on about his ordeal. But has Crowley left for good? Or does he have more plans for the Tates?
Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Good news as Emmerdale returns to ITV with new episode after nearly a week
Good news if you are a fan of Emmerdale, as the ITV soap will return to our screens this evening after being off air for almost a week. It's been a confusing time for us soap lovers, as coverage of Wimbledon and the UEFA Women's Euros have turned the usual schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale upside down. One minute you're sitting down ready for your usual trip to the Dales and the next, you learn that drama in the village is being put on hold for a week. Honestly, it's a lot to keep up with – and it sadly isn't over yet. There is some positivity on the horizon though, as Emmerdale will air on ITV1 tonight at 7:30pm. The episode, which can be viewed on ITVX right now, is a half-hour instalment. Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) returns home after her hysterectomy and struggles with what her operation has cost her. She tries to distract herself by helping Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), who is busy trying to make some posters for Nate's memorial. Elsewhere in the village, Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) is faced with an angry Ross Barton (Michael Parr), who accuses him of stealing the weed that disappeared from the barn last week. At Home Farm, Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) remains paranoid about his blackmailer. He attempts to do something about it, but he ends up putting himself in huge danger, ahead of Doctor Crowley's (James Hillier) return. For the rest of this week, the schedule is as follows: More Trending Wednesday, July 9 – No episodeThursday, July 10 – 7:30-8:30pm Friday, July 11 – 7:30-8pm With Crowley busy planning revenge, Joe discovers the lengths the dodgy surgeon is prepared to go to. Sarah heads to work at the garage to take her mind off her recovery. She joins Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) as they take her car for a diagnostic test, but the two friends end up in hospital as a result of Gabby fainting at the wheel. View More » Also, Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) gets a new job at the cafe, while Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) debates having a conversation with Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) after overhearing a part of his chat with Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah). MORE: Emmerdale killer John 'set to confess' as Nate's funeral erupts into chaos MORE: Emmerdale confirms huge Charity story as Cain is left in shock – and sadness will follow MORE: All 25 soap spoilers for this week confirm Joe Tate's tormentor in Emmerdale as EastEnders scandal explodes
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Weird' Emmerdale villain set for shock return for revenge on popular character
A "weird" Emmerdale villain is set for a return to the ITV soap to seek revenge on one character. Dr Crowley, played by James Hillier, last appeared on the show in March. Now, he is coming back to the show to seek revenge on Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). The villain was at the centre of many theories during his previous storyline with Joe. Hold onto your seats, it's been a busy week... Paddy was attacked by a dog 😱 The new farmer stirs up trouble 🌾 Mack's dodgy deals backfire 💸 And Vinny had something or someone on his mind 👀 Catch up now on ITVX or watch the full episodes now on YouTube:… — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) July 4, 2025 James Hillier's character last appeared on the ITV soap on March 31. Joe Tate hired the shady doctor to treat him and secure him a kidney transplant after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Joe and Dr Crowley spiked Joe's half-brother, Noah Dingle, but he proved not to be a match. Joe's paternal half-uncle, Caleb Miligan, was later found to be a match, so Joe took his kidney after Caleb was stabbed. Dr Crowley transplanted it into Joe before fleeing the country, with it later revealed that he may have told Joe a fake name. At the time of the storyline, Emmerdale viewers were full of theories surrounding the dodgy doctor. A post was made on the r/Emmerdale Reddit page, one fan said: "I just find Dr Crowley such a weird addition to the show and Joe's storyline. "Something is telling me that either he isn't really a doctor, or he has ties to the Tates. "Why would he help Joe and go to so much length and secrecy to do so? How comes only Joe has seen him, and no one's seen him sneaking into home farm?" They also questioned why the relationship between Joe and Crowley appeared to be "a bit closer than doctor and patient". Another said: "He's probably just some dodgy private doctor willing to go to lengths as Joe is willing to pay." However, others questioned whether he was a real doctor at all. Now, the villain is on his way back to Emmerdale to exact revenge on Joe. Spoilers for this week reveal that Joe wakes up in a makeshift hospital after being knocked out. Dr Crowley is revealed to be watching over Joe, with the exact nature of his revenge unknown. Some fans believe he has a connection to a character already on the show. One said: "Omg it's the doctor that Kim's dating." Another added: "I think Crowley is Kim's new interest." Teasing the situation to The Sun, actor Ned Porteous, who plays Joe, spoke about the moment his character wakes up to see the doctor looking on. He said: "[Joe's] very confused, very scared. A very powerless situation for Joe to be in." On working with James again, he added: "He's a really, really lovely guy. Recommended reading: Emmerdale fans beg 'terrible couple' with 'no chemistry' don't get back together The 'unbearable' Emmerdale star fans want written off as they 'skip every scene' Legendary Chris Chittell has future on Emmerdale confirmed after nearly 40 years "I enjoy working with him, and the character that he built is fun, it's got more dimensions than just a helper, and it serves as a very interesting character going forward. "Hopefully the audience likes what we do with it, because it all gets a bit crazy." Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale villain to make shock return – just months after dramatic exit
AN EMMERDALE villain is making a shock return to the village - just months after his dramatic exit. The ITV soap is bringing back the mysterious Dr Crowley for a revenge plot against Joe Tate. 2 2 Viewers will remember that Crowley was the doctor who helped Joe in his organ steaming scam. With Joe needing a new organ to survive, Joe paid the doctor handsomely to illegal operate on an unwilling victim in order to save Joe's life. He ended up taking Caleb Miligan's kidney after he was stabbed and transplanting it into Joe before fleeing the country. However he will now make a shock return and take Joe captive with a fiendish plan. Actor James Hillier will be back on screens next week as part of the plot. Joe actor Ned Porteous has opened up about the moment Joe finds himself knocked out and coming to in a makeshift operating theatre while the bad doctor looks on. "[Joe's] very confused, very scared,' he said. 'A very powerless situation for Joe to be in." And talking about working with James again, Ned said: "He's a really, really lovely guy. "I enjoy working with him, and the character that he built is fun, it's got more dimensions than just a helper, and it serves as a very interesting character going forward. Watch the moment Emmerdale's Caleb tries to KILL Joe after discovering the truth about his stolen kidney "Hopefully the audience likes what we do with it, because it all gets a bit crazy." He added of Joe: "I like to believe that he's just doing what he has to do to survive, and I think if you were to hold that mirror up to everyone and say, 'What would you do if your life really depended on it?' Could you really ask yourself... you wouldn't do that? "People say that they wouldn't want to, and it's not the right thing to do. Of course it's the wrong thing to do, it's completely unethical, it's completely immoral, but he was fighting for his life and now he's just having to pick up the scraps, I guess."
