Emmerdale fans are convinced they’ve worked out who will be trapped under the ice in upcoming scenes after a trailer teased a deadly incident at the frozen lake

Emmerdale enthusiasts believe they’ve deduced the identity of the character who will meet their end in the impending frozen lake stunt. The ITV soap recently whetted fans’ appetites with a trailer showcasing flashforward snippets.

The suspenseful scenes spotlighted a host of beloved characters such as Caleb Miligan (William Ash), Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), along with an unidentified hand trapped beneath a frosty lake.

Further information about the icy stunt was subsequently disclosed, revealing that the scene was shot during nocturnal filming sessions prior to Christmas, necessitating the skills of a special effects firm to fabricate the frozen lake at the village’s periphery.

But the question remains: who is submerged under the ice, and will they make it out alive?

New arrival Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day) was a popular guess among viewers to be ensnared in the frozen lake, following the revelation of his past sexual abuse towards his daughter Ruby (Beth Cordingly) during her teenage years.

Emmerdale’s Anthony is set to meet his end next week (Image: ITV)

However, Anthony is slated to meet his fatal fate in the forthcoming episodes when a gunshot echoes, leaving him lifeless. A murder mystery is set to ensue as the specifics surrounding his death begin to unravel, reports Leeds Live.

Fans of Emmerdale are now speculating that Billy Fletcher (Billy Fletcher) is the individual trapped in the frozen lake.

In recent months, Billy has been embroiled in illicit boxing, a kidnapping incident, and also mourned the loss of his father-in-law Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) over the festive period.

Will’s death from a heart attack has left his daughter Dawn (Olivia Bromley) devastated and seeking solace in the company of Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), causing their relationship to deepen. Could Dawn’s liaison with the local rogue lead to Billy’s downfall?

Is Billy Fletcher headed for trouble in Emmerdale? (Image: ITV)

In a Reddit discussion, one viewer posed the question: “Who will be trapped below the ice?”, eliciting responses such as “Someone who wears a wedding ring” and simply “Billy.”

One fan speculated: “Since people are saying it looks more like a man’s hand, and we can see a wedding ring, Maybe Billy? There’s a lot of drama going on at Home Farm and they seem to be blowing up Dawn’s life so”.

Another pleaded: “I hope it’s not Billy. I like him” Emmerdale fans will have to stay tuned to find out.