Emmerdale viewers have concocted a startling new theory about Ruby Milligan (played by Beth Cordingly) that could certainly stir up some drama.

Recently, the character was left heartbroken following the death of her estranged mother, Helen Fox, without having the opportunity to bid her farewell.

Hints were dropped that Helen had something important to disclose to Ruby, who is still unaware that her mother attempted to reach out to her before her demise.

Caleb Milligan (Will Ash), Ruby’s husband, intercepted the call and visited Helen instead, demanding £100,000 for Ruby’s visit.

Helen complied, but she made it clear that she had some news for Ruby, confirming that she had divorced Ruby’s father a while ago. Indicating an unhappy marriage, she wished to reconcile with her daughter before her death, reports the Mirror.

She also hinted at some news regarding Caleb and Ruby’s yet-to-be-introduced daughter Stephanie, leaving fans curious about what Helen was prepared to reveal. However, before the truth about Helen’s final days is unveiled, fans are speculating whether she had a DNA twist to share.

Helen had always been against Ruby dating Caleb, and now some viewers are questioning if this is connected to paternity. In an unexpected theory, fans are pondering whether Helen had a DNA shocker to reveal, and if Ruby’s dad was truly her biological father.

A section of fans speculate that Helen’s split from her husband was due to a long-hidden truth and that she intended to reveal Ruby’s biological father. This sparked another intriguing yet explosive theory that Ruby’s real father might be a villager and a former character, possibly even Frank Tate (Norman Bowler).

Although this seems improbable, given Frank was Caleb’s father, making Ruby and Caleb half-siblings, fans continue to speculate. One viewer shared on social media: “Maybe her father wasn’t he father, Maybe it was Frank Tate like Caleb…just a thought.” (sic)

Ruby will likely discover the truth when Helen’s solicitor shares any necessary information following Helen’s passing.

Meanwhile, other fans believe Helen’s secret is connected to Stephanie, potentially setting the stage for her introduction amid her estrangement from her parents.