Emmerdale fans are buzzing with a major new theory that connects two of the soap's biggest shocks this week: the dramatic return of Graham Foster and the brutal murder of Ray Walters.
The Shocking Crossover Return
In a stunning twist during Monday's crossover event with Coronation Street, Graham Foster made an unexpected comeback. The character, believed murdered on the show back in 2020, was seen driving a van with a young girl named Jodie tied up in the back. His identity was confirmed during a visit to Joe Tate in the hospital, though he did not speak to him, leaving his motives and survival a complete mystery.
A Cryptic Call and a Murder
The plot thickened when, during the same episode, Rhona Goskirk was seen making a highly suspicious phone call. In the aftermath of Ray Walters' murder—which opened the episode with his body being dragged across the floor—Rhona asked the person on the other end of the line, "have you done it". This cryptic conversation happened before Ray's death was public knowledge, instantly casting suspicion on Rhona.
Now, sharp-eyed viewers have put two and two together. They speculate that Graham was the person Rhona called, and that she may have enlisted him to kill Ray. This theory suggests Rhona has known all along that Graham survived his supposed death.
Fans Unite Behind the Theory
The fan speculation has exploded on social media. One viewer posted: "Maybe Rhona was on the phone to Graham who she knew was still alive & asked him to kill Ray!!" This sentiment was widely echoed, with others adding: "So, was Rhona on the phone to Graham and it was him that's done Ray in?" and "Ooh gosh yes!! But how did she know Graham was still alive?".
While some proposed Kim Tate as the recipient of Graham's own hospital phone call, the Rhona-Graham connection has gained significant traction, creating a compelling new layer to both storylines.
The Mystery of Jodie Deepens
Further intrigue surrounds the identity of Jodie, the girl in Graham's van. Clever editing drew a direct visual link between a tattoo on Jodie's wrist and one on the back of Coronation Street's Shona Platt, who was seen at the hospital with David. This has led fans to theorise that Jodie is a relative of Shona's, with many asking if she could be a long-lost sister.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX, while Coronation Street follows at 8:30pm on the same channels.
