Emmerdale viewers claim they’ve worked out the identity of Caleb Milligan’s accomplice

Emmerdale viewers claim to have discovered the identity of Caleb Milligan’s accomplice, after he arrived in the village on Christmas Day.

Fans of the ITV soap believe the mystery character is linked to Kim Tate (Claire King), after Caleb (Will Ash) made several calls to a person called Adrian.

Despite the caller ID, staunch Emmerdale supporters have insisted that the associate could be Kim’s ex-husband Steve Marchant (Paul Opacic), who last appeared on the show in 1999.

The public recently found out about Caleb’s plan to take back Home Farm, after his father was revealed to be Frank Tate (Norman Bowler).

Referring to an old storyline, someone wrote on Twitter: ‘Ah….but what if Adrian was someone else? Someone who knew Kim and was blamed for her horse stunt…24 years ago?’

Another wrote: ‘#emmerdale should bring Steve Marchant back into the story with Caleb or a new storyline involving him, who would agree?’

Added another: “Obvs always here for Steve Marchant content.”

It comes after Cathy Hope’s departure from Emmerdale was revealed – and she’s leaving to visit an iconic character.

Played by Gabrielle Dowling, 16, the college student acts out due to an undiagnosed mental illness in recent storylines.

Amid the pressures of her exams, she spiraled out of control during Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap.

After stealing a bottle of vodka, she skipped school and got drunk with Marshall Hamston (Max Fletcher) in the village.

After being found by her stepmother Brenda (Lesley Dunlop), Cathy is told she will be sent away from Emmerdale for an extended break.

Brenda told her, “Your father has agreed that after your exams I can take you to the Lakes to see Scott. [her older brother].’

Scott Windsor was first played by Toby Cockerell between 1993 and 1996 before Ben Freeman took over the role until his departure in 2007.

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.