ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' real identity of Caleb Milligan's secret daughter - and Kim Tate is involved

ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' real identity of Caleb Milligan's secret daughter - and Kim Tate is involved


Emmerdale fans have been left reeling ever since Caleb (played by Will Ash) and Ruby Milligan's (Beth Cordingly) secret daughter Stephanie was mentioned.

Earlier this week, Caleb went to visit Ruby's sick mother Helen (Sharon Maughan) in the hospital, although, things were far from friendly between them.

After a heated confrontation, Caleb blackmailed Ruby's mother out of £100k just so she would visit her in the hospital. However, the following day, when Ruby went to see her estranged mother - it was too late.

By the time the money had landed in Caleb's account, Helen had died and never got to make amends with her daughter. Ruby has been on a downward spiral ever since and has no idea about Caleb's betrayal - but will she forgive him if she ends up finding out?

Helen's death has also made Ruby think about their children - Nicky and Stephanie - which has left fans questioning who their daughter could be and whether she will arrive in the village anytime soon.

Ruby and Caleb have two children together
Ruby and Caleb have two children together -Credit:ITV

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"How did we end up here? With two kids who don't want anything to do with us," Ruby sighed during Friday's instalment. "I thought we would be better at this being parents."

"Me too," Caleb replied as he asked: "So what are you going to do? Are you going to ring her?"

"No," Ruby explained. "I know what I said but you are right, I'd only be doing it because it's what I need. If she wants anything to do with us, she knows where we are.

Could Kim Tate be linked to Caleb's daughter Stephanie?
Could Kim Tate be linked to Caleb's daughter Stephanie? -Credit:ITV

"She doesn't need me putting my grief on her, think we have screwed her up enough already."

"Maybe one day, eh?" Caleb concluded.

Ever since Stephanie has been mentioned, fans have been coming up with some wild theories about who she could be and whether she knows anyone in the village.

And one hardcore fan has suggested Stephanie knows Ruby and Caleb's enemy, Kim Tate (Claire King).

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, they wrote: "I want Kim to take Stephanie under her wing to screw with Caleb/Ruby (whom I love)… #Emmerdale." (sic)

Another replied: "OMG what if Kim already knows about Stephanie because of the Tate connection?"

Other fans have suggested Stephanie could be linked to Kim's son, Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln). One fan wrote: "Kids? Plural! Who is Steph?! Technically translates as "More Tates." (sic)

Another viewer posited: "So where is Steph? Here's a theory... she is now abroad and has met Joe Tate or Jamie on her travels....thus making her a part of the family already."

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV.