ITV Emmerdale Dawn Fletcher’s shock pregnancy plot ‘exposed’ as fans ‘work out’ real father
Emmerdale's Dawn Fletcher could face an unexpected pregnancy storyline in upcoming scenes, according to soap fans
Emmerdale fans are convinced they’ve “uncovered” a shock pregnancy storyline for Dawn Fletcher, with many certain of the real father.
The Dales has been nothing short of chaotic since Joe Tate made his anticipated return in December 2024.
He notably caused the tragic limo crash that k.i.l.l.e.d Amy Barton, Leyla Harding and Suzy Merton, after drugging his brother Noah Dingle while in search for a kidney.
Joe then blackmailed Manpreet Sharma, as he needed the village GP to help him get a blood sample from his uncle, Caleb Milligan, before later stealing Caleb’s kidney.
That’s not all, as Joe has also been having a secret affair with Dawn, who has recently split from her devastated husband, Billy, reports Leicestershire Live.
The soap is currently airing a Joe Tate whodunnit
Earlier this week, Dawn and Billy’s daughter, Clemmie Reed, caught her mum kissing Joe, with the villain later threatening the youngster to keep quiet.
A terrified Clemmie later spilled the beans to Billy, who told her that “Joe is my problem now”.
In Thursday’s (May 8) dramatic hour-long special, Billy confronted Dawn after learning about her secret romance with Joe.
While sharing a slow dance, Billy m.u.r.m.u.r.e.d to Dawn: “How long’s it been going on?”
Dawn Fletcher has been having an affair with Joe
A shocked Dawn replied: “What are you talking about?” with Billy firmly adding: “You know exactly what I’m talking about, you and Joe.”
Dawn explained that she was sorry he had found out, but insisted that she was only trying to “protect” him.
As the villagers’ grudges against Joe reached boiling point, the plot thickened when the villain was discovered unconscious outside Home Farm, after being pushed out of an upstairs window.
The identity of the assailant is currently unknown, but there are nine suspects that could have committed the attack.
Billy Fletcher recently confronted his wife about her relationship with Joe
Following the dramatic episode, legions of Emmerdale enthusiasts flocked to social media to speculate that Dawn could be hit with an unexpected pregnancy storyline.
Some viewers believe that Dawn could be responsible for the attack on Joe, and could later learn of her pregnancy – with the real father’s identity under question.
“Next storyline will be Dawn being pregnant,” speculated a fan on a Facebook group, while another chimed in: “I think Dawn did it and then she will found out she is pregnant with his child.”
A third said: “If Dawn is pregnant it could be Joe’s or Billy’s tbh,” with another similarly sharing: “Another who’s the daddy storyline pending.”
Adding to the chorus, a fifth viewer remarked: “It’s another who is the father storyline, Billy or Joe’s.”
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 at 7.30pm and is available to stream from 7am on ITVX
