EMMERDALE fans think they have unmasked Ella Forster's real identity, and they are convinced she is related to a well-known villager.
The character has been the subject of viewer speculation ever since she arrived on the ITV soap earlier this year.
Ella, played by former Coronation Street actress Paula Lane, was introduced to the village without much fanfare.
However, her odd behaviour and comments about 'past friends' have led Emmerdale fans to be suspicious that she has a secret connection to the village and has moved there for a reason.
Viewers have started speculating that she is actually newcomer Rose's daughter.
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The woman was revealed to be Will Taylor's ex-wife in recent scenes when he was summoned to the hospital as her next of kin.
Fans pointed out that Rose and Ella arrived in the Dales around the same time and no one knows what the woman has been up to since walking out on husband Will and daughter Dawn.
Others noticed that Ella actually looks similar to Dawn, who could be her sister if their theory is correct.
Taking to social media, one person shared: "I think she's linked to Rose and Will."
Another joked: "And now here’s Will's other daughter" as Ella came on screen.
A third added: "I agree I actually think Ella and Dawn look alike possibly siblings."
Someone else added: "A lot of people were saying that before. I’m now going with people saying Dawn's mum is her mum too."