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‘Emmerdale’ star Claire King teases Kim Tate twist in storm drama

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Will Taylor [DEAN ANDREWS], Kim Tate [CLAIRE KING] and Harriet Finch [KATHERINE DOW-BLYTON]

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Is Emmerdale's Kim safe from the storm? (ITV)

Claire King has played Emmerdale icon Kim Tate on and off since 1989, and the character is famous for faking her own death more than once. But could her days truly be numbered this time?

Well, as the ITV soap airs its big storm stunt amid Kim and Will Taylor's (Dean Andrews) wedding festivities, King teases that her alter ego could be set for a shock exit, as she recently stopped filming to enjoy a holiday.

“I’d like to say that I had a lovely time in Spain, so it might be Kim that goes,” the star hints.

After joining the search for pregnant Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell), Kim found herself in the midst of the storm alongside her seriously injured love rival Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) in the woods.

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Kim Tate [CLAIRE KING] is struggling against the elements on her horse when she spots the tyre tracks of Harriet’s  quad. She begins to follow Harriet’s path into the woods.

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Kim ventured out into dangerous weather to search for Amelia. (ITV)

As the carnage continues across the village, viewers will have to keep watching to find out what happens to Harriet and Kim. However, if Kim does survive, her problems certainly won’t be over.

Read more: Emmerdale 50th anniversary spoilers: Chas injured in storm, Amelia in labour alone

“Will’s not going to be too happy, because [he and Harriet have] had this little ‘I love you‘ thing going on," King reveals.

"Kim does suspect that there’s something going on between Harriet and Will; so I think Will could possibly blame Kim for whatever happens to Harriet.”

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Claire King plays Kim Tate

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Claire King has made Kim Tate one of soap's most iconic characters. (ITV)

As for filming Emmerdale's 50th anniversary, the star explains that the easiest part was working with the horses.

“Never mind [if it's] the end for Kim, it nearly finished me off, being thrown around woods in all that dirt. I'm too old for that." she laughs.

"It was quite a test, actually. I was very lucky because I’ve always ridden [horses] most of my life. So as far as the horses were concerned, that was great; that was no problem at all.

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EMMERDALE: 50 UNFORGETTABLE YEARS
Sunday 16th October 2022 on ITV

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Kim Tate [Claire King] and Dave Glover [Ian Kelsey] caught in bed together by Claire’s husband Frank Tate

This one-off special documentary celebrating 50 years of Emmerdale tells the story of how a sleepy daytime afternoon series about rural folk became the award-winning, ratings-busting, peak-time drama that it is today.  

A mixture of compelling classic Emmerdale clips and rarely seen gems will be mined from the archive for viewers to relish. From family feuds, fires and fights to more light hearted moments from life on the farm and in the village that goes by the name of - Emmerdale.

They will feature alongside contributions from much-loved cast members, as the stars of Emmerdale past and present watch back their famous storylines to share reflections on their characters and memories from across the years.

With a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes secrets and anecdotes, the acclaimed cast will remember key moments from the last five decades.

This milestone celebratory tribute will also recall some of the standout 74 weddings, 43 births and 105 deaths in the show since 1972, whilst reminiscing over some of the show’s most popular family dynasties including The Sugdens, The Tates and The Dingles. 

Along the way, we’ll discover the original ambitions of Emmerdale Farm’s creator - the playwright Kevin Laffan, how the TV critics and viewers responded to the show and its early depiction of rural life, and ultimately how it has transformed to reflect the changing lives and appetites of its loyal audience.

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Kim has been at the centre of many memorable Emmerdale storylines, including her affair with Dave Glover. (ITV)

“But it was actually a very hot day, so I had all these layers on, and it was rather sweaty, but also very dirty and dry in the wood. But we did manage to have a bit of a laugh, Katherine and I.”

Read more: Emmerdale: Daisy Campbell on Amelia's terrifying storm ordeal as she goes into labour

Fans will have noticed that Kim’s attire is a little different to the usual soap wedding outfits. “I knew that I was doing a lot of horse riding in it. So I thought: ‘right, a meringue dress, that ain’t working, no way. And it’s going to get filthy.' But we suddenly got it down to more of an equine-suitable outfit.

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Seething Kim Tate [CLAIRE KING] turnÕs on Gabby Thomas [ROSIE BENTHAM]. Kim is woozy and disorientated and attempts to kick Gabby out. Swigging brandy, regretful Kim tries to tell Gabby she doesnÕt actually need to leave, but stung Gabby heads out without a word. As the door slams, Kim loses her balance and collapses to the floor, terrified as she loses consciousness... 

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Kim has played dead before - but now she could lose her life for real. (ITV)

“If I’d been wearing a corset I wouldn’t have been able to be careering through the woods and rolling around in the dirt, so it had to be quite comfortable! I’m getting on and off horses, you don’t want any rips going on.”

King adds that the outfit included a tribute to her alter ego’s history on the show. “So we’ve got the top hat, which of course Kim Tate wore before, for her wedding to Frank, actually.

"She was in a top hat and boots, so there is a theme here.”

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