viewers believe they have figured out the identity of the person who whisked away April Windsor before her disappearance, and it's a former Dales favourite.
The young character, played by Amelia Flanagan, vanished from the well-known village on Christmas Day after a disagreement with her father, Marlon (Mark Charnock). Her last sighting was entering an unfamiliar car driven by an unknown figure.
This week, the soap opera aired a special episode detailing April's experiences since leaving the Dales. After being collected by an unseen driver, she found herself in Leeds city centre.
She soon befriended a group of homeless individuals, including Dylan (Fred Kettle) and Becca (Becca Ashton), who welcomed her into their makeshift home in an abandoned building.
The episode gave viewers a glimpse into the hardships April faced while living on the streets, including the shocking moment when Becca was stabbed after pursuing a thief who had stolen their money.
Tragically, the building where Dylan and April sought shelter was raided by the police, leading to Dylan's arrest, reports Leeds Live. April managed to escape but later endured the heartbreak of delivering a stillborn baby in a public toilet. She was eventually discovered by her father, Marlon.
Despite the revelations about April's ordeal, fans are still puzzled over the identity of the person who picked up April when she initially ran away from the Dales.
Emmerdale viewers have been on a sleuthing spree and they reckon they've figured out the identity of the mystery driver who picked up April - it's a familiar face from the past.
A fervent discussion erupted on an Emmerdale Facebook fan group, with one user probing: "Who was driving the car that picked April up then? " Another devotee speculated: "It could have been Scott her uncle."
This theory quickly gained traction as another chimed in: "Yeah what if the guy who picked up April was Scott? " Another member echoed the sentiment: "I think it's Scott as well, she might not have remembered him or what he looks like and getting in his car was by total chance."
The plot thickens with another comment pointing to ambiguity around the driver's intent: "Well the driver DID ask her where she wanted dropping so it could have been a taxi but we have been duped before so who knows!"
Scott Windsor, brought to life onscreen by Ben Freeman, is in fact the brother of April's deceased mother, Donna Windsor, played by Verity Rushworth, making him April's uncle. Since his last appearance in the Dales back in 2007, Scott has still been a topic of conversation, leaving fans wondering if he's set for a return.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm