Emmerdale's Kim Tate puts herself in frame as Caleb Milligan's killer trends now

Emmerdale viewers praised Claire King as her 'iconic' Emmerdale character Kim Tate plotted to take cold revenge against Caleb Milligan in Thursday's dramatic episode.

Scheming Caleb (William Ash) had been convinced he was going to get away with stealing Kim's fortune but in Wednesday's episode it emerged Kim knew everything about his cruel plan.

After Caleb was caught looking at Kim's bank account, she told him she'd squirrelled her money away where he would never be able to find it, calling on Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to support her as she pressurised him into telling the truth.

Caleb revealed he was in fact the son of Frank Tate, meaning he was the secret heir to Kim's Home Farm, and he'd been plotting to claim what he thought was his with the help of his son Nicky (Lewis Cope) who left fiancée Gabby (Rosie Bentham) at the alter as she learned he was in fact gay and using her as a way in to the Tate family.

While Caleb walked away from Home Farm after his interrogation, it recently emerged he is to be killed off in upcoming scenes, and, as Kim comforted a devastated Gabby, the businesswomen declared in reference to Caleb and Nicky: 'The gun is already loaded and my finger is on the trigger.'

Taking to Twitter after the gripping episode, fans praised actress Claire King, 61, for her performance as Kim.

One person wrote: 'Okay, cards on the table. A pretty awesome #emmerdale episode! Love me some Home Farm drama! Queen Kim just being abs iconic as ever tonight.'

While someone else shared: 'Claire king is brilliant as Kim.'

'Queen Kim is even more iconic after today's episode!', tweeted another viewer.

While someone else shared: 'Love Kim showing empathy & support to Gabby whilst already plotting Caleb's murder. Classic Kim, don't ever change.'

One other soap fan wrote: 'I love Kim "the gun is already loaded and my finger is on the trigger".'

Someone else shared: 'Better watch out Caleb & Nicky Kim wants revenge and is coming for both of you #Emmerdale.'

And another viewer posted: 'Well done @emmerdale a fantastic episode tonight. A great storyline and a brilliant reaction from Kim and Cain. Cant wait to see what happens next. Congratulations to all cast and crew involved. (Must have been a nightmare to set up a wedding that never happened.)'

Emmerdale is set to be rocked by a shock murder mystery next week as Caleb is attacked and left for dead.

The character's real identity was exposed in recent scenes after his plot to steal Kim Tate's Home Farm was rumbled - with Caleb believing the estate was his birthright as he's the secret son of her ex Frank Tate.

And as the truth about his dodgy dealings and lies spread around the village and he continues to throw his weight around, there's no shortage of villagers baying for his blood.

In shock scenes Caleb is pushed off a ravine and left alone, with viewers having to wait and see if he survives.

Having made a number of enemies within a short space of time, the question is, who tries to kill Caleb?

In upcoming scenes, Cain’s seething that his long lost brother has taken up residence in the B&B. Eager to prevent a fight, Nate suggests they let the family decide Caleb’s fate. That afternoon, the Dingle Court convenes to debate Caleb.

The court is thrown on its head when the defendant himself makes a surprise appearance, resolute he’s staying in the village, but will it be his choice?

The next day, Moira does her utmost to deter Cain from revenge. 

At Home Farm, Gabby, despite still struggling with her heartbreak, turns up for work but is far from over Nicky and her family support her. Meanwhile, Leyla rejects Caleb when he tries to apologise. 

Charity’s gutted to see Mack and Chloe getting close and offers Caleb a drink. Before long, they bond over wine and find solace in each other. The next day, Charity and Caleb agree to keep last night a secret.

Gabby is apprehensive facing villagers after her mortifying

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