Emmerdale fans 'work out' heartbreaking exit for beloved villager (Image: ITV) Emmerdale stalwart Kim Tate could be facing the end if fan speculation is anything to go by, sparking a flurry of debate over her potential exit. Claire King has been wowing audiences as the iconic man-eater Kim Tate on ITV's Emmerdale since 1989, establishing herself as a favourite with viewers amidst a whirlwind of drama at the Dales. Kim bid an emotional farewell in 1999 but made a triumphant return two decades later, continuing to be at the heart of some of the most explosive plot twists the show has seen.

Kim's escapades have not been limited to skulduggery; she's had more than her share of sultry scenes too. Whether it was her illicit affair with young David Glover or snogging Coronation Street 's Nick Tilsley, Claire's portrayal has certainly turned up the heat in Emmerdale . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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