Emmerdale fans believe they have cracked the code on one of the soap's biggest current mysteries: just who has Rhona Goskirk been secretly texting? The character, played by Zoe Henry, has been acting increasingly shifty, with her clandestine communications coinciding with a major death in the village.
The Suspicious Phone Calls
The intrigue began last week when Rhona was seen making a furtive phone call. This occurred in the same episode that the body of Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) was discovered. During the call, Rhona pointedly asked the person on the other end if they had "done it." While the context remains unclear, the phrasing has sparked intense speculation among the ITV soap's audience about potential criminal involvement.
Since that initial conversation, the secretive calls have persisted, leading viewers to piece together a compelling theory. The timing is seen as crucial, with many noting it is far from a coincidence.
The Graham Foster Connection
The prime suspect, according to widespread fan belief, is Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). Graham made a shock return to the Dales last week, stunning viewers who believed he was brutally murdered six years ago. His history with Rhona is deep; they were once romantically involved and had planned to start a new life together in France before his apparent death at the hands of Rhona's rapist, Pierce Harris.
Fans have connected the dots, suggesting it is too much of a stretch for both Graham's surprise reappearance and Rhona's mystery calls to happen alongside the death of Ray Walters. Ray had been targeting April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan), pulling her into a dangerous drug and people trafficking ring with Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths).
"I'm so confused about Rhona's mystery phone calls recently and I don't know who we're meant to think it is," one fan shared on Reddit. "It seems to be every time Ray is mentioned but also seems weird it's just as Graham has returned and so I wonder if it's Graham she is speaking to and if maybe he's involved in Ray dying."
Fan Theories and Alternative Suspects
The theory has gained significant traction online. Another viewer exclaimed, "It has to be Graham – surely!" while a third agreed, writing, "It has to be Graham right? Seems like too much of a coincidence otherwise…" Metro reader Sue echoed this on Facebook, stating plainly, "I think Rhona is talking to Graham in those mysterious phone calls!"
However, not all viewers are convinced of Graham's involvement. An alternative theory points the finger at Ross Barton (Michael Parr). One Reddit user commented, "I was thinking it might be Ross. Maybe they cooked up getting rid of Ray. Ross had a gun in the car when he dropped April off." Ross has always held a protective affection for April, given her mother Donna was the love of his life.
This raises the question: with both Rhona and April's father, Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), desperate to protect the teenager from Ray's clutches, could Rhona have enlisted Ross's help? Or is the return of her former lover the key to unravelling this dark plot?
As the village reels from Ray's death and Graham's unexplained resurrection, Rhona's secretive behaviour suggests she is at the heart of a dangerous secret. Whether she contacted Graham for help, conspired with Ross, or is speaking to someone else entirely, fans are on high alert for the next clue in this gripping Emmerdale mystery.
