Emmerdale is set to be rocked by a dramatic barn fire next week, sparking fears for Nate Robinson's fate. Jurell Carter, who has played Nate for five years on the ITV soap, is rumoured to be departing from Emmerdale, with insiders hinting at an "explosive" exit storyline.
Nate has already confided in his friend Mackenzie Boyd about his plans to leave the village, leaving his estranged wife Tracy Metcalfe, portrayed by Amy Walsh, bewildered. Upcoming spoilers have teased that a barn explosion could potentially take several lives, while Cain Dingle, played by Jeff Hordley, suspects Nate of having an affair with his wife Moira, acted by Natalie J Robb. The impending chaos has led many fans to speculate that the beloved farmhand might meet a tragic end.
On Reddit, one viewer questioned, "Is Nate going to die in the fire?" prompting another to express their dismay: "That would be so upsetting, esp as Caleb tells Cain he saw 'Moira and Nate kissing'," reports the Mirror. They feared Nate's last interaction with Cain could be a bitter dispute based on a misapprehension.
Another fan speculated: "I think he'll get badly injured in the fire doing something heroic to save Moira / one of the kids. Then there'll be a final scene with Cain where they put everything right, and then he'll die", which was echoed by someone else who hoped: "Yeah, I think it'll go along those lines too. I just hope he and Cain don't end on bad terms."
Meanwhile, some fans have suggested that Nate could follow in the footsteps of other Dingles and move to Scotland, like his half-sister Debbie. However, others have pointed out that Ethan Anderson (played by Emile John) had a shocking and tragic exit after being hit by Ruby Fox-Miligan's (Beth Cordingly) car.
Nate's Fate Remains Uncertain
The future for Nate remains uncertain, but it seems his relationship with his father Cain is set to take another hit as the tough Emmerdale character is set to lash out at him over suspicions of a rekindled affair with Moira. Long-time viewers will recall that Moira's marriage to Cain was previously rocked by her affair with Nate, who was later revealed to be Cain's son.
Although they've moved past the betrayal, Moira, played by Natalie J Robb, has recently been acting out against Cain without clear reason, putting their marriage under strain once more. Next week, things come to a head when Caleb Miligan (Will Ash) mistakenly believes Moira and Nate (Jurell Carter) have restarted their affair, leading to an angry confrontation with Cain.
Cain's Anger Reaches a Boiling Point
Caught off guard, Cain confronts Moira about the alleged affair, but tensions rise when she downplays it and he struggles to believe her. The conversation ends abruptly when Moira storms out, leaving Cain seething and ready to vent his anger on Nate.
Caleb confronts Nate about his encounter with Moira, leaving Nate's estranged wife Tracy (played by Amy Walsh) devastated as she hears the news from Caleb. Cain soon arrives and is livid to learn of Nate's betrayal.
Despite Nate's attempts to explain, Cain loses his temper and physically attacks him. Overwhelmed with anger, Cain assaults his own son until Tracy pleads with him to stop. Despite Nate's emotional denial, Cain leaves, disowning his son.
A Shocking Twist
This confrontation puts Tracy and Nate in a tough spot as they were planning to move to Shetland with their daughter Frankie. The question remains, how will this dramatic exit unfold? Will Nate survive the barn fire, or will he meet a tragic end? Only time will tell what fate awaits the beloved Emmerdale farmhand.
A Dramatic Departure
The barn fire is sure to be a major turning point in Emmerdale, with the potential for several characters to be caught in the crossfire. It remains to be seen if Nate will be one of them, but his exit from the village is sure to be a memorable one, no matter how it plays out.
As the smoke clears and the dust settles, one thing is certain: Emmerdale will never be the same without Nate Robinson.
