Emmerdale’s Graham Foster could be set for a secret affair with an unexpected villager, according to soap fans

Emmerdale fans believe they’ve exposed Graham Foster’s new fling in a shock Dales twist. ITV viewers will recall that Graham (Andrew Scarborough) met his demise in a whodunnit storyline six years ago. Whilst his spouse Kim Tate (Claire King) was originally under suspicion for arranging his murder, it was actually Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) who ended up behind bars for the killing.

Emmerdale fans were therefore gobsmacked when Graham resurfaced in the village during last month’s Corriedale crossover. A flashback sequence later showed Graham visiting his former partner Rhona (Zoe Henry), where he disclosed that he’d returned to rescue April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) from villain Ray Walters (Joe Absolom). Graham subsequently called on Kim and his right-hand man Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) at Home Farm. Despite attempting to justify his reasons for staging his own death, Joe remained unimpressed and contacted the authorities, reports the Daily Star.

Graham Foster has returned to the village (Image: ITV)

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Joe’s partner, Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley), eventually persuaded him to grant Graham a second chance, with Graham shortly taking up residence in Home Farm’s guest room to repair relationships.

In Friday’s (February 6) instalment, currently streaming on ITVX, Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) were astonished to discover Graham in Home Farm’s kitchen. Joe and Graham subsequently opted to stay ahead of village gossip by preparing a public outing, confirming Graham’s survival. The duo ventured to the Woolpack for refreshments, leaving locals stunned upon their entrance.

“Have I had one too many?” asked Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell), to which Joe humorously retorted: “Have you never seen Jesus Christ Superstar before?”

As the crowd gaped in surprise, Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) approached Graham to introduce herself. “Whoever you are, you’ve nailed the big entrance,” she said. After a brief catch-up with Ruby’s spouse, Caleb (William Ash), Graham and Joe retreated to a table to await their drinks. However, Charity (Emma Atkins) was less than thrilled by Graham’s nonchalant return and promptly ejected the duo from the pub.

Soap fans are predicting an affair between Graham and Ruby Miligan (Image: ITV)

“Why are you really back? Come on, Sherlock, saving April’s bacon might be one cover story, but you can’t rewrite history,” she cautioned, insinuating that Graham’s return was for Rhona, a claim he swiftly refuted. Charity responded: “I better be [wrong], because Marlon’s had a tough enough time lately without you chucking a spanner in his marriage.”

Speculation is rife among Emmerdale fans that Graham could embark on a clandestine affair in forthcoming scenes, but not with Rhona. Instead, some viewers are theorising a potential romantic link between Graham and Ruby.

“Hmm after that entrance in the pub, I can see Ruby and Graham having a fling,” one fan speculated on a Facebook page. Another concurred: “Oooh yes I see that,” while a third chimed in: “I wouldn’t put it past her considering she slept with her husband’s brother before. What a twist.”