Emmerdale fans have been sent into a frenzy after the shocking discovery of a familiar face in ITV’s new crime drama Code of Silence. The unexpected return of Andrew Scarborough, who portrayed Graham Foster in Emmerdale, has set tongues wagging and fueled speculation. Could this mean Graham is somehow back from the dead, or is it just a clever nod to his sinister past?

For those who need a quick refresher, Graham Foster was Joe Tate’s loyal right-hand man, working under the alias Tom Waterhouse when Joe orchestrated his ruthless campaign of vengeance in the Dales. The character was brutally killed by Pierce Harris in 2020 after a fatal confrontation. Fans were left reeling when Graham’s life ended, but now, seeing Scarborough on screen again in Code of Silence has reignited the question: Could Graham be returning to Emmerdale through a flashback, or are we about to see a shocking twist?

In Emmerdale, Graham’s tragic end came at the hands of Pierce Harris after a bloody feud involving Joe Tate and his family. His death was one of the most shocking moments in the soap, leaving Joe with no one to turn to, at least until his unexpected return late last year. Joe’s complicated return reignited his battle with Kim Tate, and his romance with Dawn Taylor became a scandal of its own. However, the truth behind Joe’s past, especially his kidney theft operation, which left several villagers in peril, created a wedge in their relationship. Despite this, Dawn seemingly forgave him—at least for now. But with Joe, there’s always a catch.

The fact that Graham has made an appearance in Code of Silence, a completely unrelated drama, only adds fuel to the fire. The show, which also stars Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ailing-Ellis, premiered on May 18th, but for Emmerdale fans, it was Scarborough’s return as Graham that stole the spotlight. Was this a brief cameo for the actor, or is this a subtle hint at something bigger?

Fans quickly took to Reddit to speculate. Could Graham’s reappearance suggest he might return to Emmerdale through a flashback, especially now that Joe’s dark deeds are once again under scrutiny? Some viewers even wonder if Graham might have faked his death, and if so, what role could he play in the current drama unfolding in the village?

Meanwhile, the drama in the Dales continues to unfold. Joe’s love life remains a tangled mess, as his affair with Dawn spirals into chaos. His illegal kidney operation continues to haunt him, with the bodies of those affected lying in the shadows. Joe has never been one to shy away from manipulating those around him, and the pressure seems to be building once again. But will the truth about Joe’s dark past finally come to light?

Meanwhile, the Sugden brothers, Jon and Robert, are embroiled in their own twisted mess, with Jon now under suspicion for Nate Robinson’s murder. The recent discovery of Owen’s death and the “confession” left on his laptop seems a little too convenient, especially to Robert, who is determined to get to the bottom of the truth. As Robert delves deeper into Owen’s mysterious past, he begins to suspect Jon is hiding something. With Jon’s secrets closing in, it looks like it’s only a matter of time before everything unravels.

In the midst of all this, Kim Tate has been left with no choice but to use Joe for her dirty work, especially as she tries to wrest control of Butler’s Farm from Moira. With Kim heading to Dubai, it’s up to Joe to pressure Moira into selling the farm. However, things are far from simple in the Dales, and Moira’s reluctance might cause problems.

As tensions rise, Charity’s impulsive decision to be Sarah Sugdan’s surrogate has rocked the family. McKenzie Boyd is furious, Noah is caught off guard, and Sarah begins to doubt whether she wants to go through with the plan at all. Meanwhile, Robert has made a stand against Kim’s land deal, sending her into a fury.

This week, it’s clear that the secrets and lies in the Dales are only just beginning to unravel. With Graham Foster’s mysterious return in Code of Silence and Joe Tate’s past catching up to him, the stakes have never been higher in Emmerdale. Will Robert uncover the truth about Jon before it’s too late? Will Graham return to haunt Joe Tate? And can Joe survive the fallout from his dangerous past?