Who was Nate Robinson and what happened to him in Emmerdale?

The body found submerged in the icy waters of Emmerdale earlier this year has been officially identified as that of Nate Robinson, played by Jurell Carter. The grim discovery occurred when Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson) plunged through the ice and found herself in a life-threatening situation—only to spot a lifeless figure floating nearby. A bracelet on the body raised suspicions, later confirmed to be Nate’s.

Nate was first introduced to Emmerdale viewers in 2019 as the estranged son of Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), a fact that came to light through a dramatic storyline involving Nate’s affair with Cain’s wife, Moira (Natalie J. Robb). The revelation nearly destroyed the Dingle family, but over time, father and son managed to reconcile.

Later, Nate’s romantic life took center stage as he fell in love with Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh). The couple had a daughter, Frankie, and even tied the knot in a quiet wedding after Tracy returned to the village in 2023. However, things unraveled again following Tracy’s affair with Caleb Miligan (William Ash), prompting Nate to leave the village, supposedly for a job in Shetland.

Nate was last seen in September 2024, and his departure raised eyebrows among fans who sensed unresolved tension. Actor Jurell Carter confirmed his exit at the time, though viewers remained skeptical about the abruptness of his character’s departure.

The shocking twist came when it was revealed in flashback scenes that John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) had unintentionally caused Nate’s death. After a violent encounter with Cain, Nate was given medication by John—who believed he was helping—but Nate suffered a fatal reaction. John, driven by his savior complex, disposed of the body in the lake to cover up the incident.

As Cain plans a fruitless trip to Shetland, hoping to locate his son, the Dingles must brace themselves for the chilling truth—that Nate never left the village alive. Oliver Farnworth has hinted at darker revelations to come, suggesting John’s web of deceit may soon unravel.