Emmerdale exit story ‘confirmed’ for Joe Tate in ITVX release as a chilling demand is made

The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX.

Doctor Eddie Crowley (James Hillier) has issued another demand to Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) in Emmerdale, after his plan to get Kim Tate’s (Claire King) money went out the window.

A couple of days ago, Crowley told Joe that he needs his help to get all of Kim’s money, believing he’s owed this after Joe forced him to perform the illegal kidney transplant operation.

It’s worth noting that Crowley already has £100k in his bank, after holding Joe hostage and forcing him to transfer it. According to the dodgy surgeon though, that isn’t enough.

Feeling as though he doesn’t have any choice, Joe came up with an idea to trick Kim into giving Crowley her money. He pitched her an investment opportunity for solar power and for a moment, it looked as though it was going to be enough.

Unfortunately, in this evening’s episode, Kim had another look at the business plan and concluded it seemed dull and not up her street.

Joe was then instructed to meet up with Crowley and sidekick Shaun, who had another option for Kim.

Shaun handed Joe a bag, and inside? Drugs.

Crowley told Joe to drug Kim and force her to transfer the cash that way. Joe was horrified and reckoned that Kim wouldn’t hesitate to have him killed in the aftermath.

Without a care in the world, Crowley told Joe that might be the case – but he could also leave the country before the drugs leave Kim’s system.

Can Joe come up with another plan to prevent this from happening?

Or will he put Kim’s life in danger?