Kim Tate is set to settle the debate over Thea Ramsden's father in next week's Emmerdale, naming her second husband, Steve Marchant, as the dad. The revelation follows the discovery that Thea is actually Kim's daughter, whom she gave up for adoption as a baby.
Fan Predictions Point to Steve
Viewers have been sharing their predictions, with one correctly pointing towards Steve while others suspect Graham could be the father. One fan wrote: "Kim's told Mr SAS about Thea! Who's the dad? I'm sure it's Steve Marchant!" Another viewer offered a different theory: "Kim opening up on why she gave up Thea for adoption in 2001. But who is Thea's dad? I think it's Graham."
Someone else agreed with the Graham suggestion, writing: "Im getting vibes that Thea is Graham/Kim baby and not the other dad options #Emmerdale."
Steve Marchant's History
Played by Paul Opacic between 1996 and 1999, Steve was sent to prison for 10 years after Kim framed him over a financial fraud scheme. It is possible she was pregnant with his child at the time.
The revelation follows a dramatic week for Kim and Thea. Baby Tate, now officially named William, had been taken by his father, Joe. Kim eventually realised Thea was not responsible, but only after accidentally stabbing her during a tense confrontation.
Thea's Discovery and Reconciliation
With Thea in hospital, Kim found her ID and discovered her full name was Anthea, leading to the shocking realisation that she was her daughter. When she woke up, Thea explained that she had wanted revenge for being given up for adoption. She initially rejected Kim's apologies, but began to soften as her birth mother explained the difficult circumstances behind her decision.
Despite Kim's fears that Thea would report the stabbing, she covered for her instead. In her police statement, Thea claimed poachers had attacked her and Kim had come to her rescue.
Next week, Thea acknowledges that Kim is not the woman she imagined, and her plan to bring down her birth mother appears to be over. As they begin to reconnect, Thea asks about her father, prompting Kim to reveal Steve's identity. However, while the pair are making progress, Thea makes clear that building a proper relationship will take time.
Fan Reactions on Reddit
Following the revelation, fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the spoilers, with one writing, "I don't believe Kim is telling the truth. It is too convenient for her to claim Thea's father is a man she hasn't seen in 26 years, since setting him up to take the fall for a crime they both committed."
Someone else replied, "I hope there's a twist and it turns out not to be Steve in the end. If it's really him, then I hope it's because they really want to focus on the Kim/Thea mother-daughter relationship with no other third party or third wheel introduced into the mix, and they have no intention of bringing Steve back. I don't want to see another non-Tate at Home Farm, especially not a man."
Someone else added, "I forgot all about Steve Marchant, but heck, Thea does look like him!" Emmerdale is available to watch on ITVX.
