Emmerdale reveals Baby Tate's kidnapper was not DS Thea Ramsden

Emmerdale viewers learned this week that DS Thea Ramsden did not kidnap Baby Tate, a twist that upends the detective's latest plan for revenge. The revelation came in the episode dated October 27, which is available on ITVX and YouTube ahead of its ITV1 broadcast.

Ramsden, played by Chelsea Edge, had convinced herself that her biological mother, Kim Tate, and Graham Foster were planning to sell the newborn. This theory mirrored the fate of Thea herself, who was put up for adoption shortly after her birth. While Thea worked on her scheme, Graham discovered the baby had vanished from the cottage.

Kim was at Home Farm when she noticed disturbing noises. She called Thea for assistance but quickly realized the detective was not there to help. Thea made sharp comments about Kim's relationship with Graham, leading Kim to suspect her daughter was the one who took the child. Kim tried to flee the house, but Thea had locked the door.

Thea grabbed Kim in an attempt to hold her back. Kim, holding a knife, stabbed Thea in the chest. The detective crumpled to the floor as Kim watched the scene unfold. Meanwhile, Graham followed the kidnapper's notes to the stables.

Graham found Baby Tate safe in a Moses basket. As he turned around, he faced the true kidnapper directly. The episode leaves the specific identity of the abductor for the audience to discover in the live broadcast tonight.

The plot points to a complex web of family secrets and betrayal. Kim and Graham now face the aftermath of the confrontation at Home Farm and the discovery at the stables. Thea Ramsden is left injured after her failed attempt to control the situation.

The episode airs on ITV1 this evening. Viewers who have already streamed the content on ITVX or YouTube know the twist that Thea Ramsden was not the one who stole the baby.