Joe Tate could be set for a downfall on Emmerdale if clues are anything to go by, but enemy Cain Dingle might not be the culprit.

Fans think two other characters could be the ones to set the comeuppance in motion, while Cain could be involved. Another theory is that someone closer to home is to blame, with even a fourth possible character tipped to end Joe’s reign of misery.

Joe has made an enemy of everyone at this point, including family members. From drugging his brother and stealing his uncle Caleb’s kidney, to targeting the Dingles and the Sugdens for their farm land, he’s been pretty ruthless.

It’s led to more than one character wanting revenge as he’s pushed people too far. But will someone take their revenge on Joe, and could it spark his downfall?

Fans are convinced Robert Sugden and fiancé Aaron Dingle, Cain’s nephew, will end up with the farm after a recent scene, where the Sugden history was revisited. As a result, fans now think Robert and Aaron will team up with Cain or go it alone, but they will be the ones to take down Joe.

Another theory is that Graham Foster will betray Joe and help the Dingles, while some fans think it might be Kim Tate who has enough of Joe and puts him in his place.

One fan posted online: “Okay, with Joe clearly needing some sort of redemption arc or takedown, what’s everyone’s theories on how the farm storyline will end? I think he’ll get the farm and then Robert and Aaron will team up with Cain and find a way to get it back. I wanna know what everyone else thinks?”

Another fan said: “Takedown and then redemption most definitely. He cannot just jump into redemption. Kim is probably going to put a stop to all of it but she cannot control how he behaves.

“Time for her to get rid. He goes bankrupt because it holds up plans and he has to start from the bottom which can then redeem him by righting his wrongs.”

A third fan said: “Don’t think they would’ve had the scene with Robert finding the Emmerdale Farm stone and telling Aaron it will be ‘our farm’ if he doesn’t end up with the farm eventually. Not exactly sure what the path will be to get there but I’m confident in the eventual outcome.”

A further theory read: “I’m thinking Graham will eventually help Cain and Moira and turn on Joe.” Another said: “Graham seems pretty uncomfortable with Joe’s plans and he’s got a sort-of friendship with Cain going on, so maybe he will play a role…?”