Emmerdale star Claire King reveals Kim Tate’s only true love died in a fire in the 1990s

EMMERDALE star Claire King has opened up on her soap character’s only true love.

The 58-year-old actress – who first left the hit ITV show after 10 years in 1999 – revealed Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey) holds a special place in her heart.

The two had a passionate affair back in the 1990s.

Speaking on their romance, Claire confessed: “It was one of those that gripped everybody.

“They were a great couple and worked well together. They were good, fun times. If anyone could come back I would love it to be him.”

Kim’s also believes ex Dave could be her son Jamie’s dad.

She added: “I honestly believe that he was. I think she still believes that it was possibly Dave’s baby.

“Frank went to get a test done but he had to bribe them so there’s still that grey area although Jamie thinks Frank’s his father and Kim’s let that ride.

“I think in her heart of heart she still thinks there’s a possibility it could be his. He was definitely the love of her life up until Graham.”

Claire returned as Kim after 19 years for a special week of episodes in 2018 after ITV accidentally confirmed the news in a shock blunder.