ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' Jade's true identity - and she knows where Rebecca really is

Emmerdale enthusiasts believe they might have cracked the mystery surrounding new character Jade (played by Twinnie-Lee Moore), with some speculating she's aware of Rebecca's (Emily Head) true whereabouts.

In a dramatic twist, viewers watched as Jade coerced Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) into a money-driven brawl. Despite Billy emerging victorious from their first fight, Jade seemed far from finished with her plans.

During Tuesday's installment, Jade had one of her henchmen deliver a painful blow to Ross's abdomen before menacingly demanding he agree to a rematch with Billy.

"You could have just returned my call," Ross uttered, to which Jade chillingly replied, "I thought you'd prefer a more personal touch."

After the assault, Ross maintained his position: "Like I said in my text, I am not up for a comeback fight."

Jade didn't relent, threatening him by stating, "I lost big on that fight, you and Billy owe me. I want it back with interest so there will be a rematch," reports Leeds Live.

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As Ross expressed concern over his ability to fight, citing his child's safety, Jade retorted with ominous intent: "Look, you fight, and she [Charity] will stay pretty, and so will that cute kid of yours."

Determined to protect her fearsome reputation, she asserted, "I have got a reputation to maintain."

The episode culminated with Jade arriving at Billy's doorstep, perilously intimidating his family to ensure he would enter the ring with Ross once more.

"Just show up and fight," Jade commanded coldly. "I would hate to take your wife to a crack den and whether reacquainted but needs must, but come to think of it, your kids would make a much easier target."

Ever since the character of Jade made her entrance into the well-loved village, soap fans have been abuzz with speculations and theories about her true identity. One strong suspicion is that she might have a connection to Rebecca, whom Ross said was dead.

Taking to a Facebook fan page dedicated to the soap, one fan theorised: "Maybe Jade's got her hiding somewhere because Ross didn't play to her rules?"

Someone else replied: "I thought the same."

Other fans don't think Rebecca is really dead, with one suggesting: "Rebecca's death isn't on the death list on the fandom page. I've just looked, so maybe she isn't dead after all."

"I think she is going to rock up at some point," someone else said while one added: "Don't worry, Victoria Marple is on the case."

One fan agreed: "Nosey Victoria will find out."

Another went on: "If she was dead for months, why would her phone have a battery and still be ringing after six months of being inactive? It cuts off."

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV.