Perhaps the biggest mystery on Emmerdale at the moment is the tale of the barn fires – namely, who is causing them? Despite several names floating around, some fans think they have spotted a clue.
The ITV soap launched a new whodunnit storyline last week, with a hooded figure being depicted setting fire to Emmerdale Farm. With Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle scrambling to find out who did it, some names jumped out.
Cain, who had earlier taken Robert hostage following his involvement in Moira’s imprisonment, is perhaps the likeliest candidate given his short fuse and crystal-clear motive, but some viewers think that theory is too obvious.
With Ross Barton and Joe Tate also being potential suspects, viewers think that the culprit may be closer to home. In fact, they think it could be a member of the extended Dingle family itself – Kyle Winchester.
Kyle, the son of Cain, was spotted with a sheepish look during Monday’s (18 May) episode as Aaron discussed the matter with Cain and Moira. The youngster, who was doing his homework at the table, looked up as Moira questioned who could do such a thing.
Several viewers seem to think that this was very much a pointed clue, with one fan writing on X: “Oh no I think it might be Kyle. He probably angry that Robert took his home away from him. Why did Emmerdale have to turn him bad.”
“After today’s ep more or less confirms Kyle is the fire starter, maybe his next trick will be light up home farm for the summer spectacular,” wrote a second viewer, while a third wrote: “Definitely Kyle.”
“Kyle has a permanently guilty look on his face,” noted another viewer, while another echoed this sentiment as they remarked: “Kyle is little fire starter Cain still holding grudge love to see it.”
One fan disagreed, however, suggesting: “Them showing really obvious suspects (Kyle, Sam etc) and Danny’s comment is making me hesitantly optimistic that whoever is starting the fires could be someone really unexpected & not announced.”
