Emmerdale newcomer Celia Daniels has been unmasked as the true leader behind the drugs operationand fans of the ITV soap think they know exactly who’ll take her down

Emmerdale viewers are certain they’ve identified who will expose Celia Daniels following the revelation that she’s the true leader behind the drugs operation.

Audiences watched Celia’s (Jaye Griffiths) startling metamorphosis as she cast aside her caring nature and brutally struck April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) during Thursday’s (October 2) instalment in a stunning revelation that unveiled her genuine character.

Celia menacingly cautioned April regarding the regulations and repercussions of her colossal foolishness, putting her life at risk should she fail to deceive the police about acquiring the substances that endangered her younger sibling Leo Goskirk (Harvey Rogerson).

Drug supplier Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) had initially appeared to command the enterprise but was witnessed trembling pathetically before the woman he addresses as “mum”, clearly demonstrating Celia’s complete dominance.

Throughout Friday’s (October 3) instalment, April found herself under immense strain as she frantically attempted to extricate herself from the predicament, reports the Daily Star.

Confronted with interrogation from social services regarding her younger brother Leo’s ecstasy consumption, April’s primary concern was evading the fury of malevolent Celia.

April sought advice from Ray and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) following her terrifying confrontation with Celia, with Ray adopting a harsh stance towards the teenagers, instructing them to concentrate on settling the outstanding amount, satisfying Celia’s demands and swiftly removing social services from the equation.

April was in a state of panic as she was guided through her compulsory interview with the social worker, where she was compelled to lie about Leo’s real situation.

After the latest episode aired, viewers quickly took to social media to share their theories on the upcoming plot developments.

One fan shared their thoughts on an Emmerdale Facebook group: “I think in the end Ray will turn on Celia and save the kids from her and free himself.”

Another chimed in: “Would be nice if this was to happen.” A third person concurred: “Yes my thoughts too.”

Jaye Griffiths, who plays Celia, recently spoke about the dark storyline and twist: “At last the audience have seen the familial link between her and Ray and the fact she is the mastermind behind it all.

“There is lots more drama to come but I feel that the context of the whole operation is now apparent and so the audience will now be fearing how trapped these kids are as it’s very clear Celia and Ray are not beginners at this.”

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 at 7.30pm and available to stream from 7am on ITVX