Emmerdale fans think they might have an idea who the new owner of The Woolpack pub will be on the popular ITV soap.
The shocking Christmas day explosion saw the boozer left in tatters and as the insurance company failed to cover the costs for the extensive damage and the deal with Al fell through, owners Chas and Marlon Dingle were left with no other choice than to sell up at auction.
Initially, the couple had hoped to sell the pub to Al but when investor Gavin pulled out it meant the deal could not go ahead., leaving him without enough capital to purchase it.
So the ordeal means that the The Woolpack is set to have a new landlord, but who will take over?
Fans of the soap initially had an inkling that Kim Tate might be considering putting in a bid at the auction for the venue this week, as she was spotted eyeing up the place, writes The Mirror.
But it was much to former owner Charity Dingle's horror to think long-time rival Kim might be the new owner.
With this being the home and livelihood of Chas and the family, the idea of it getting into the hands of Kim left them all panicked.
Even Kim's fiancé Will Taylor didn't think it was a good idea, as Kim looked to the future and began looking at the auction brochure.
She explained previously how she was weighing up her options on what to do next with her life, with her keen on a new project.
But will it be wealthy Kim who lands the pub at auction, or will someone else get their hands on it?
It's revealed later this week who it is, as they ask to meet Chas and Marlon in person leaving them terrified.
One fan said: "I think Ryan could buy the pub," as another wrote: "I hope Ryan buys it not kim tate and I can't wait for tomorrow."
A third tweeted: "Ryan’s gonna buy the Woolie with his inheritance," while a fourth agreed: "I predict Ryan will buy the pub with his inheritance."
Not everyone was convinced though, as one fan said: "Kim could buy the pub and then offer Chas her old job back."
Another commented: "I don't think Ryan is going to buy the pub with his inheritance - I think he's going to become a private investigator the amount of time people have ask him to either track people down or snoop through people's accounts!"
A third said: "If scriptwriters have any sense, Kim Tate will buy and run the Woolpack."
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
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