A new theory could reveal when Rose Jackson will make a shock return to the ITV soap after vanishing in a recent episode, with a Christmas storyline ‘sealed’.

Emmerdale fans are speculating about a potential Christmas twist months before the festive episode airs. Rose Jackson’s recent disappearance from the ITV soap has left viewers guessing about her fate and location.

However, some believe they have figured out whether she is alive and if she will return. A popular theory suggests that Rose could be gearing up for a dramatic Christmas confrontation with Kim Tate and Will Taylor, who attempted to dispose of her before her disappearance.

The soap has yet to reveal the truth about what happened to Rose and who was involved, although there are hints pointing towards someone driving a specific vehicle.

Before vanishing, Rose was outed by Kim and Will for collaborating with Ruby Milligan to bring down Kim. Unbeknownst to Kim, Will had slept with her, despite her suspicions that the pair had been intimate.

Kim and Will abandoned Rose in a remote location, leaving her with some money before driving away. Later, an unidentified person drove up to her, but it remains unclear who it was or what transpired afterwards, reports the Mirror.

With Rose’s handbag and possessions scattered on the ground and no sign of her, theories are circulating that she may have been murdered.

However, fans are now suspecting that she might still be alive and planning a shocking return to expose the unfaithful Will.

Emmerdale fans are on the edge of their seats as a new theory circulates online, suggesting a major character could be plotting a dramatic return this Christmas.

The speculation hints at an explosive confrontation with Kim and Will, potentially turning the festive season into chaos.

Rose disappeared after seducing ex-husband Will (Image: ITV)

The fan theory suggests: “I bet she crawls out of the woodwork around Christmas, just in time to mess Christmas up for Kim.”

With Emmerdale’s history of tumultuous Christmas episodes, viewers may be in for another wild ride filled with revelations and turmoil.

Amidst the current storyline, there’s growing suspicion over who might have targeted Rose, leading to a blame game between Will and Kim. Some eagle-eyed viewers are pointing fingers at Ruby, while others suspect the drug dealer Rose encountered could be the real culprit.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays