Emmerdale follow-up: Who was Manpreet messaging? All the theories from Bob to Meena

In Monday’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, February 24), Manpreet Sharma played coy after receiving messages on her phone. But who is she texting?

While waiting for the vigil for the limo crash victims to begin, Manpreet’s phone beeped with a message. When she got her phone out, she hid the screen from Paddy, who was sitting next to her.

Upon seeing Paddy’s curiosity, Manpreet claimed that she couldn’t show him the message because of patient confidentiality.

Here we take a look at who she really could have been messaging.

Bob talking to Manpreet in Emmerdale — Bob recently opened up to Manpreet (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Is Manpreet messaging Bob?

Last month, fans predicted a romance for Bob and Manpreet after spotting chemistry between the pair.

Bob had been struggling with the anniversary of his son Heath’s death and the delivery of a headstone for his grave. His confused mind resulted in him trying to kiss Brenda.

Bob opened up to Manpreet as she tried her best to help him. Could their friendship have developed into something more? And could the messages Manpreet is receiving be flirty ones from Bob?

Emmerdale's Meena in court — Could we see a return of Meena? (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock/ Composite EI!)

The return of Meena?

Meena Jutla was a fan favourite during her time in the Dales. The popular villain murdered several Emmerdale residents including Leanna Cavanagh, Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker.

Meena tried to blame her sister Manpreet for Andrea’s death, but it didn’t work and she was eventually sentenced to life in prison.

During an episode of Emmerdale last month, Manpreet mentioned Meena, causing fans to get excited about a potential return. Could Manpreet be in touch with her sister?

John in the Emmerdale village. — Is Manpreet messaging John? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Manpreet messaging John?

John Sugden has aroused suspicion since arriving in Emmerdale last year due to his shifty behaviour.

Fans think John could be hiding his true identity from boyfriend Aaron Dingle, while he’s also suspected of killing Nate.

Could Manpreet have discovered something about John and be messaging someone about him? Or perhaps she’s messaging John himself?

Joe continues to make mysterious phone calls about Noah (Credit: ITV) — Fans are suspicious of Joe (Credit: ITV)

Could Manpreet be messaging Joe?

Another character shrouded in mystery is Joe Tate. Since arriving back in Emmerdale on Christmas Eve, he has been hiding some health struggles.

He’s also been desperate to get Noah to travel to Dubai. When this didn’t work, Noah was drugged and taken to a private hospital.

Now fans suspect that Manpreet is involved and was the one to supply the drugs to Joe. Could Manpreet be messaging Joe in order to try and cover up her mistake?

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

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

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