Emmerdale: Rebecca is not really dead and 2 other theories about what's really going on as Ross reveals her death

Ross Barton’s return to Emmerdale has been nothing short of dramatic, and as the fan favourite instantly ruffled feathers among the village residents, he also revealed Rebecca White’s fate. He’s rubbed Mackenzie up the wrong way and been involved in illegal fights with Billy, proving he’s back to cause trouble.

Ross has also wasted no time in dropping some bombshells. He’s revealed that his ex-girlfriend Rebecca is actually dead, after Charity quizzed him on her whereabouts. Ross claimed Rebecca passed away during an operation but didn’t provide a lot of details about her death.

Emmerdale fans are understandably sceptical about his claims. Some are wondering if Rebecca is really dead while others are convinced Ross was involved. Here’s some theories about Rebecca’s sudden death…

3 theories about Rebecca in Emmerdale

Ross and Rebecca left together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

1. Rebecca isn’t really dead

It seems many Emmerdale fans aren’t convinced by Ross’ claims about Rebecca dying. Some have insisted she isn’t actually dead and Ross is simply lying in a bid to get sympathy.

“Nah not buying this Rebecca story. He’s playing the sympathy card!” one Emmerdale fan wrote on social media. Another said: “Rebecca DID NOT die I loved her so much.”

Elsewhere, someone else said: “Something about Ross’s story doesn’t add up, a routine op kills her when she had a TBI to contend with? Why wouldn’t the writers use that if she was really dead… he lyingggg.”

Ross was involved with Rebecca for a long time - did he snap when she dumped him? (Credit: ITV) — Ross was involved with Rebecca for a long time – did he snap when she dumped him? (Credit: ITV)

2. Ross killed her

Could Ross have been involved in Rebecca passing away? Some Emmerdale fans seem to think so.

“We know Rebecca is dead which was plainly obvious a long time ago but I definitely think Ross killed her!” one fan predicted on social media.

“Wonder if Ross is lying about Rebecca?” another questioned, while a third added: “Ross killed Rebecca!”

Does Ross have some skeletons in his closet?!

Billy was Ross' opponent, but is there a revenge vendetta between them? (Credit: ITV) — Billy was Ross’ opponent, but is there a revenge vendetta between them? (Credit: ITV)

3. Was Billy involved?

As Billy has been heavily involved in Ross’ return storyline, it could be possible that he was involved in Rebecca’s death even if it does seem unlikely.

A fan said: “I wonder if Billy killed Rebecca or someone Billy knows killed Rebecca or Billy killed Rebecca by accident.”

Others suggested that Jade, the organiser of the unlicensed fights who has been threatening Billy, could be Rebecca in disguise.

One social media user said: “Time for another one of my wild theories… no way Rebecca is dead in Emmerdale. Ross is lying – and I think that fight woman could be Rebecca (recast) and in disguise…”

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