Joe Tate, portrayed by Ned Porteous, is a character in ITV's Emmerdale. He is the son of Chris Tate and Rachel Hughes, born prematurely on June 8, 1995. After his mother’s tragic death, Joe lived with his father until Chris’s suicide, then was raised by his aunt, Zoe Tate. Joe returns to Emmerdale under the alias Tom Waterhouse, seeking revenge against Charity Dingle for his father's death.
Joe is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, requiring a transplant. In a controversial plot, he illegally harvested his uncle Caleb Miligan's kidney, leading to Caleb’s hospitalization.
To avoid legal repercussions, Joe faked a business trip to Chicago and planned to flee to Dubai, ending his relationship with Dawn by deleting her contact info. As of March 31, 2025, his whereabouts remain unknown, leaving fans and characters questioning his fate and return.
