Joe Tate OR Billy Fletcher? It’s clear who Dawn should choose – OPINION

In last night’s episode of Emmerdale Joe and Dawn took things up a notch and shared yet another kiss. And it looked like they weren’t planning on stopping.

But as another potential affair looks set to hit the village, in our opinion it’s time Dawn leaves Billy behind and focuses on something new. Because let’s face it, they were getting a bit boring.

While the Joe and Dawn plot may have been a predictable call from fans early on, it’s not really a surprise that it happened. And we know exactly who we would choose if we were Dawn.

Joe vs Billy

When Dawn first arrived in the village she brought a lot more than she does now. Since marrying Billy, it seems both their characters have taken different paths. And while at the start they worked together, we’re not quite sure they do anymore.

It could be very easy to just sweep it under the rug and continue playing happy families for the sake of their kids. But they haven’t been happy in a while.

Billy would be Dawn’s safe option. Her husband. The father of her kids. But would that be enough to keep her happy? The pair have been at odds with each other quite a lot recently.

From Billy’s secret fight club with Ross, to him not wanting to move back into Home Farm, it just hasn’t seemed like the characters work anymore. And a lot of fans have called for them to break up already.

As for Joe, he is most certainly the unpredictable and exciting route for Dawn. He has only been back in the show for one month and already has made such an impact for us viewers.

When news first dropped that he was returning, Emmerdale fans went wild as it’s something they’ve been asking for since his exit. And in a short time he has already made Dawn seem like there’s still that old character we used to love inside. So could he bring it out further?

Emmerdale: Could Joe make Dawn more exciting?

Obviously if Dawn gets herself attached to Joe, there is the mystery of what’s actually going on with him. He seems to be hiding a secret illness. So could he be lining her up to have her heart broken?

While Joe brings danger, he also brings excitement. And we do know he is good with kids (he used to be basically a step-dad to Sarah) – even though he doesn’t seem like the family man.

And honestly, when Billy finds out (it’s inevitable in soaps) this could even help his character get out of his repetitive funk.

The best course of action for Dawn is to truly sit and think if she’s happy with Billy, because we don’t think she is. And perhaps Joe is the one who could bring out her fun side once again.

So, we are Team Joe. But which side are you on?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. 

Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. 

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