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Charlotte Tutton

Emmerdale's Meena 'will return for 50th anniversary' as eagle-eyed fans spot huge clue

Emmerdale fans are convinced a clue at the very end of Monday's episode of the ITV soap has given away that Meena Jutla will return, later this year.

The character was sentenced to 75 years at least in prison for her crimes during the latest episode, leaving her distressed.

As Meena finally faced justice, she was heard screaming and crying as she was taken to her cell.

It's there that reality sank in for evil Meena, who banged on the door of her cell for attention, while also sobbing on the bed - begging officers not to ignore her.

But it was something in the final scene of the episode, and what is thought to be Meena's last Emmerdale scene, that sparked speculation this wasn't the end for the villain.

Emmerdale fans are convinced a clue at the very end of Monday's episode of the ITV soap has given away Meena Jutla will return (ITV)

As the camera focussed on the corridor outside Meena's cell, as she continued to cry, viewers spotted something written on the board on the wall.

It had Meena's name on it, as she is the prisoner in the particular cell, while it also detailed who the officers were that were operating that part of the prison.

Some fans were quick to notice that on the board, the name 'I Beeker' was written - confirming this to be the officer seemingly working in that area.

Emmerdale fans noticed a telling clue in Meena Jutla's final scene on the ITV soap that could suggest a future return is on the horizon (ITV)

Of course fans, and Meena, already know who this is, as Prison Officer Ian Beeker was the officer Meena had manipulated before her trial.

She had asked him to leave a door unlocked at the court so she could make her escape, after managing to previously convince him to bring her gifts such as snacks and a newspaper.

So when Beeker went back on his word and didn't help her, Meena was furious - while fans were confused as he seemingly disappeared.

Now, his name has appeared on the board outside her cell so it seems they will be reunited very soon - unless of course, the board has yet to be changed.

That said, fans are convinced the name was a clue about what could come next, and some are predicting he will eventually help her escape prison.

Viewers took to Twitter to question if this was confirmation that Meena will be back for the 50th special later in the year, just as it seemed she was gone for good.

Prison Officer Ian Beeker was the officer Meena had manipulated before her trial (ITV)

One viewer said: "Why do I have a feeling Meena will be back for the 50th anniversary?"

Another said: "And the officer on that cell is I Beeker. Which was the guy she manipulated. Bet you they bring her back for the 50th."

A third added: "Warped, evil Meena is coming back for revenge in October during the big 50th Anniversary week for the show, i'm calling it."

Meanwhile, another tweet read: "Although I was premature about her departure, I reckon today won’t be the last we see of her. I think she’ll be back for @emmerdale’s 50th anniversary…"

Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments section below.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

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