Emmerdale fans are abuzz with speculation about the identity of Will Taylor’s mysterious blackmailer, with many convinced that Lydia Dingle is behind the chilling threats. Will, played by Dean Andrews, has been living in fear after receiving ominous messages that threaten to expose his affair with former wife Rose Jackson. While Rose initially appeared to seek reconciliation with her estranged daughter, Dawn, she was secretly plotting with Ruby to bring down Kim Tate, played by Claire King, completely unaware of Will’s betrayal.

Earlier this year, Rose was banished from the village by the formidable Kim, who never realized her husband’s affair had been happening under her nose. But the fallout from Will’s infidelity has come back to haunt him. It started with a threatening bouquet of flowers left on his doorstep, accompanied by a note that read, “I Know What You Did.” Since then, the blackmailer has demanded large sums of money, leaving Will terrified.

In the most recent episode, the situation escalated when Kim discovered that her prized horse had been stolen. While Kim hinted that Will might know more than he’s letting on, fans are turning their suspicions toward Lydia Dingle, portrayed by Karen Blick. Lydia’s knowledge of Home Farm’s inner workings and her ties to the Dingle family have fueled rampant theories among viewers. Many fans, especially on Reddit, have voiced their belief that Lydia is the mastermind behind the blackmail, with some even hoping she takes on a larger role as a crime boss in the village. With tension rising, viewers are eagerly awaiting the next twist in this dark and thrilling storyline.