Kim Tate will stop at nothing to get what she wants! Claire King has just signed a new contract to stay on Emmerdale, and the upcoming drama is sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats. Will Kim continue her reign of terror, or is there a shocking twist ahead? You won’t want to miss it!

Emmerdale fans, get ready for more drama as Claire King, the legendary Kim Tate, has just signed a new contract to stay on the soap for the foreseeable future! Known for her fierce, villainous character, Kim Tate is one of Emmerdale’s most iconic figures, and her return to the show in 2018 after nearly two decades has been nothing short of explosive. Now, it’s confirmed that Kim will continue her reign of power and revenge in the coming episodes.

Claire King, 63, first appeared as Kim in 1989, creating a legacy as one of soap’s most memorable villains. She played the role for a decade before leaving in 1999. But after nearly 20 years away, Claire made a major comeback in 2018, and it’s clear the bosses at Emmerdale are not ready to let her go anytime soon. A source told The Sun, “Bosses love Claire, and they are delighted that she’s sticking around. Kim Tate is one of the soap’s all-time greats, and it’s only right that she has a massive storyline.”

And massive, it will be! The insider teased that Kim will “stop at nothing to get what she wants,” with upcoming scenes delving into her backstory and showing her rediscovering the gritty, ruthless side that made her the villain we all love to hate.

Recently, viewers have seen Kim go head-to-head with the evil Dr. Crowley, who attempted to con her out of her money. But as Kim does best, she turned the tables, exacting her revenge on the doctor in true Kim Tate style. The drama continued as Joe Tate, her estranged son, revealed Crowley’s sinister plan to drug and steal from Kim. But in a classic Kim move, she faked being drugged, tricking Crowley into believing she was helpless, only to turn the tables and take him down.

Kim’s strength and cunning are back in full force, and fans can expect more of that trademark ruthlessness in the coming weeks. But what else lies ahead for Kim Tate? Will her past come back to haunt her, or will she continue to outsmart her enemies at every turn?

Over the years, Kim’s storylines have been filled with jaw-dropping moments, including her infamous marriage to Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) and faking her own death to frame him before abandoning him to die of a heart attack. Her moneymaking schemes, betrayal, and manipulation have made her one of the most memorable characters in soap history.

During her time away from Emmerdale, Claire King made notable appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Loose Women, and she even joined Coronation Street for a short period. However, her heart remained with Kim Tate, and she’s grateful for the chance to return to her signature role.

Claire recently shared in an interview that while she doesn’t know what the future holds, she’s honored to have been given the opportunity to return to Emmerdale. “My return to the show was meant to be a nice little retirement job for me,” she said. “But because Kim is at the center of everything, it hasn’t really worked out that way.”

So, what’s next for Kim Tate? With her new contract, fans can expect plenty more drama and shock twists involving Kim. Whether she’s exacting revenge, reclaiming her power, or battling new enemies, Kim Tate is far from finished – and Emmerdale is about to get even hotter!