Emmerdale viewers have predicted a major village twist as they are convinced they have rumbled the identity of boxing promoter Jade, who is Billy Fletcher’s new love interest
Emmerdale enthusiasts reckon they’ve cracked the code on Caleb Miligan (played by William Ash) and his wife Ruby’s (Beth Cordingly) elusive daughter who they believe popped up in the village not too long ago.
After Ruby’s mum Helen (Sharon Maughan) passed away last month, Stephanie has become a hot topic, although details about her remain shrouded in mystery.
In a heartfelt chat, Ruby painfully questioned their family ties to Caleb, saying: “How did we end up here? With two kids who don’t want anything to do with us.”
She confessed further: “I know what I said but you are right, I’d only be doing it because it’s what I need. If she wants anything to do with us, she knows where we are. She doesn’t need me putting my grief on her, think we have screwed her up enough already.”
The twists weren’t over for Ruby this week when she learned that Caleb had secretly seen her dying mother, robbing her of a final chance at reconciliation, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Battling with sorrow, Ruby mentioned Stephanie again. Fans of Emmerdale are chattering that perhaps the mysterious Miligan kin recently stepped foot in the village under the guise of Jade.
Boxing promoter Jade (Twinnie-Lee Moore), appeared out of the blue at Billy Fletcher’s (Jay Kontzle) place, trying to rope him into another high-stakes bout.
Billy has been secretly participating in underground boxing matches to make some extra money, but his latest bout left him severely injured and in need of medical attention from paramedic John Sugden, thanks to his concerned friend Mackenzie Boyd’s intervention.
Mackenzie cautioned Billy that his dishonesty towards Dawn would ultimately lead to trouble and warned him that he risked sustaining even worse injuries if he continued down this path.
However, Billy has agreed to participate in another fight, sparking speculation among Emmerdale fans who believe his next opponent might be none other than Ross Barton, Dawn’s ex-partner.
Fans are convinced that the mysterious promoter Jade is actually Stephanie Milligan, working in tandem with the returning Ross Barton, who has been confirmed to be making a comeback to the village.
On Facebook, one fan shared their theory: “Just had a thought, Ross Barton left Emmerdale and in real life started a fighting career, Billy in Emmerdale now is currently fighting for money in secret. I reckon maybe the Ross Barton comeback storyline is that he ends up being one of Billy’s opponents?”
Others chimed in, with one responding: “You could be on to something here”, while another cheekily added: “Good theory, will we get to see him semi-naked?”
Meanwhile, a fan on Reddit speculated: “Could Jade be Stephanie Milligan? Jade is the gal who seems to organise Billy’s underground fights. Could she be Caleb and Ruby’s estranged daughter? Using the name Jade as an alias…”
“That would be interesting. She seems tough”, one fan chimed in, while another echoed: “I actually thought the same thing. They suddenly have a daughter, and then this new chick turns up.”
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV and ITVX
