Emmerdale viewers are convinced they may have rumbled the true identity of returning villain Harry, who is masquerading as "Simon" in the latest plot line.
The newcomer, who was first seen last month when he showed himself to be a nasty gangster and beat up Caleb Milligan in the village, has set his sights on Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter).
After meeting and flirting with the grieving mum in Monday night's episode, he ended up staying over at the Woolpack pub and sleeping on the sofa.
While the character ended up making a quick getaway through the back door when Paddy Kirk arrived, and it's clear that Harry has a complicated history with Caleb and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), fans believe there will be a surprise twist.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their theories, viewers predicted that the mystery character could actually be connected to Chloe Harris.
One person suggested that Harry is actually the father of Chloe's son Reuben, meaning that Mackenzie would be raising another man's child without even realising it.
Others guessed that Harry is actually Chloe's dad, but either way, it could bring more trouble for the Dingle family as Mac is Moira Dingle's (Natalie J. Robb) brother.
“Guessing this Harry guy in #Emmerdale is gonna be Reuben's dad? As everyone is saying he's not Mack’s…” one person posted.
Another fan wrote: “My gut feeling is that Reuben will become ill, needing a kidney or something.
"Mack will be tested as a possible donor and then he'll discover he's not Reuben's dad. Sounds like a plan, to me!”
"Yeah I actually think this would be a good twist, it’s obviously not Mack’s especially with Chloe trying to get pregnant again so soon," a third person guessed.
Chas, who was going through a difficult time due to it being the five-year anniversary of her baby daughter Grace's death, started chatting to Harry at the Hyde.
While Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins) immediately showed concern over Chas's behaviour and warned her from getting too close to the stranger, Chas insisted he was a "lovely man".
Harry showed his true nature when he started studying family photographs on Chas's side table once they'd retired to her flat at the back of the pub.
But Chas struggled to see the truth as she'd been drinking, and it wasn't long before the pair started bonding over the mutual loss of a child.
While the duo kept their connection platonic, the latest episode saw Chas's issues with Paddy and Mandy Dingle prompting her to give Harry a call.
Admitting it was "quicker than she expected". Chas offered: "I'd really like to see you again. Don't know when, soon?"
"Great, I look forward to it," the mum-of-two added.
Emmerdale continues weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV
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