Overview

• Claire King has signed a new contract keeping her on Emmerdale through mid-2026.
• Recent episodes revealed Kim’s lover Eddie as Dr Crowley, who plotted to drug her and seize her fortune.
• Kim outwitted Dr Crowley and expelled him from the village after exposing his blackmail scheme.
• ITV declined to comment on King’s renewal, though insiders say a multi-episode storyline will explore Kim Tate’s origins and ruthless ambition.
• Since her 2018 comeback, Kim Tate’s return as Home Farm owner has driven Emmerdale’s most dramatic plots.