While viewers are trying to guess how Kev Townsend will strike, Emmerdale has dropped another bombshell: a legendary character — once thought dead — could return in the Christmas storyline.

And this return will not bring a warm reunion, but will bring violence, betrayal and hatred.

According to leaks from the set, this character was at the center of tragedy many years ago.

The name is being kept secret, but longtime fans believe this is a character related to many major storylines: the Tate, Dingle or King families.

The evidence is scattered: morgue footage, details of a reopened file, and the line: “Certified death is not always permanent.”

Meanwhile, a horrific attack occurs on Eve itself — the legendary character is ambushed by a faceless figure in the dark. Leaked details show a fierce fight, the sound of shattering glass, and muffled screams. While no one is confirmed to be seriously injured, fans believe the “attacked person” is the character thought dead, returning to pay old debts.

The event is described as “double”:

A legend is resurrected.

Another legend is hunted down on Christmas Eve.

Emmerdale has never played this big. And if true, this Christmas will be the most haunting milestone in the show’s history — no lights, no gingerbread, just blood, secrets, and curses from the past.