Emmerdale fans have been left stunned as a surprising clue may have revealed the true sender of a mysterious gift intended for Tracy Metcalfe’s daughter, Frankie.
While it initially seemed like the package was from Nate Robinson, new speculation suggests otherwise
—and some viewers now believe Tracy herself may be hiding a dark secret.
Nate’s Mysterious Disappearance
For weeks, Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) has been at the center of discussion, despite having left the village last year for a fresh start in Shetland.
His departure in September was meant to be a new chapter, but after the devastating limo crash that rocked Emmerdale, fans are now questioning whether Nate ever made it that far.
The tragic accident, which claimed the lives of Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson), Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough), and Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi), took an eerie turn when Amy spotted a body submerged in the water just moments before her own death. Though she tried to tell her husband, Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), about what she saw, her final words were misunderstood—leaving the truth a mystery.
Since then, speculation has been rampant that the body beneath the water belongs to Nate, and that his fate may have been sealed by none other than John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). However, Tuesday’s episode (February 25) introduced a new, chilling possibility.
A Suspicious Birthday Gift Raises Alarms
The latest episode saw Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) receive an unexpected package—a birthday present for her daughter Frankie, allegedly sent by Nate. However, Tracy was visibly shocked, as she hadn’t heard from Nate in months and had received no response from him even after she reached out to inform him about the tragic limo accident.
Speaking to Nate’s father, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), Tracy expressed her confusion about the present’s sudden arrival. If Nate had truly sent it, why had he remained silent about everything else? And if he hadn’t sent it—then who did?
Fans Theorize Tracy May Be Hiding a Dark Secret
With Nate missing and presumed dead, viewers have taken to social media to share their theories. Many believe the true sender of the birthday gift isn’t Nate at all—but Tracy herself. Some suspect that Tracy may have played a direct role in Nate’s disappearance and is now covering her tracks.
One Emmerdale fan posed the question in a Facebook group:
“Does anyone know who gave that birthday present to Frankie, Nate’s daughter?”
In response, other fans speculated that Tracy herself might be responsible. One viewer confidently stated:
“Tracy! I’ve said it for months. I hope it turns out that she’s the killer.”
Another fan backed up this theory, writing:
“What if all along, the real killer has been Tracy?”
Others believe that the gift may have been part of a cover-up. One fan suggested:
“You might be onto something—she could have sent that parcel to herself to make it seem like Nate was still alive.”
Another enthusiast agreed, adding:
“I like this theory! It’s a twist we wouldn’t see coming, that’s for sure.”
What’s Next for Tracy?
If the speculation turns out to be true, Tracy could be hiding more than anyone realizes. Could she have been involved in Nate’s disappearance? Did something happen between them before he vanished? And if Tracy did send the package herself, what is she trying to hide?
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