Emmerdale viewers believe they've pieced together the mystery surrounding Nate Robinson's (Jurell Carter) sudden departure from the ITV soap. In last week's episodes, fans became suspicious of newcomer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), who acted evasively when Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) questioned him about Nate's location. After a barn fire nearly claimed the lives of Ruby Milligan (Beth Cordingly) and Moira Barton (Natalie J Robb), John's nervous response to questions about Nate's whereabouts, along with his quick exit in his van, raised suspicions.
When quizzed about Nate's location, John confirmed that he had already left the village. He told Tracy: "He wasn't there, he left before it happened, he mentioned Shetland." A surprised Tracy replied: "Yeah, I knew he was going there, I just thought I might have seen him before he took off," reports Leeds Live .
"I am sorry," John concluded, to which Tracy responded: "It's not your fault, is it." This has led fans to speculate that John may be involved in Nate's disappearance - but can he be trusted? Fans have taken to social media to share their theories about Nate's real location. While some suspect John has either kidnapped or killed him, others believe the newcomer has assumed his identity.
Some viewers also speculate that Tracy could be carrying his child. "Is that John texting Tracey # emmerdale ," one viewer queried. Fans are abuzz with theories after Nate's mysterious Emmerdale departure, with one viewer speculating: "Eith.