Kim Tate's Unexpected Romance Sparks Controversy Among Fans

Emmerdale's Kim Tate could be embarking on a new fling in upcoming scenes, and fans are disgusted.

It's been a traumatic couple of months for Kim (Claire King), following her husband Will Taylor's (Dean Andrews) unexpected death overChristmas, which was brought on by the return of Joe Tate (Ned Porteous).

Kim's Turbulent Journey

Kim was initially receptive of having Joe back in her life, but later showed some suspicion, which led to her placing a bug in his room. After this plan didn't bring up any dirt on her former step-grandson, Kim enlisted her friend Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) as a spy, all while making Joe think that she fully trusted him.

Six months on from Will's death, several Emmerdale fans believe that Kim will embark on a new romance with an unexpected villager. Many are predicting that the soap legend will begin a fling with Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle), following his recent split from his wife, Dawn (Olivia Bromley).

Mixed Reactions

Soap viewers will know that Dawn began an affair with Joe earlier this year. Determined to begin a new life with the villain, Dawn broke things off with a heartbroken Billy, who later found out about the affair from his daughter, Clemmie Reed (Mabel Addison). After realising that Dawn stills loved Joe, even after he blackmailed Clemmie, Billy threatened to take the children away. But could he unexpectedly find comfort in the arms of Kim?

Fan Discussion

"Anyone else thinking a little fling for Kim and Billy would brighten the mood in the Dales?" one person wrote on a Facebook fan page. Another added: "Could you imagine Dawn's face if they have a fling, that would be awesome," while a third said: "Oh god yes please." A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: "I was thinking that today. Maybe if Billy gets with Kim, it'll make Dawn want to try and repair their marriage."

Meanwhile, another viewer shared their reservations: "Not Kim and Billy. She needs someone on her level like a boss, someone who will make fireworks with her. Billy needs someone to settle down with," with someone else sharing: "Noo Billy needs someone like Belle."

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