In an unexpected twist, Emmerdale enthusiasts have speculated on the 'true' identity of Caleb Milligan 's (portrayed by Will Ash) enigmatic daughter Stephanie, who they believe is hiding in plain sight within the village. Ever since Caleb mentioned having a daughter, the buzz amongst viewers has been palpable, leading them to wonder about her identity and whether she will make an appearance soon. A particularly observant fan has suggested she might already be amongst the villagers, much to everyone's surprise.
Dramatic episodes broadcast earlier this week showcased Caleb visiting Ruby's (Beth Cordingly) ailing mother Helen in the hospital, where the atmosphere grew tense. In a chilling moment, he coerced her for cash in return for letting her meet her daughter before she succumbs to illness. Amid their charged dialogue, Helen alluded to the existence of their daughter, which could spell further complexities given that audiences are aware Caleb and Ruby share a son, Nicky Milligan (Lewis Cope), who has left the village.
"My daughter has a right to know that I am dying," Helen stated firmly, underscoring the necessity of mending familial rifts before time runs out, reports Leeds Live . Caleb couldn't mask his resentment towards Helen as he confronted her: "I know you paid me to ditch her and I know when she got pregnant, you tried to force her to abort our child and I know you turfed her out with nothing and she wouldn't." To this, Ruby's mother confronted the enormity of her p.