Emmerdale enthusiasts are certain they've figured out when Nate Robinson's body will be unearthed, and it appears to be imminent.

As regular viewers of the ITV drama know, Nate (portrayed by Jurell Carter) intended to depart the village last year for a fresh start in Shetland.

After a brawl with his father Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), Nate vanished without a trace and hasn't been in touch with his family since.

However, it seems he didn't survive his departure as Amy Barton (Natalie Ann Jamieson) spotted his body in the frosty lake while struggling to surface after the fatal limo accident in February.

While submerged, Amy attempted to claw her way back to the surface when she noticed a body floating nearby. All that viewers could see was a man's hand adorned with a bracelet.

Before her demise, Amy tried to inform her husband, Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), about Nate's lifeless body in the icy lake.

Tracy Robinson (Amy Walsh) has not heard from her estranged husband despite them having a young daughter, Frankie. Cain is also still unaware of his son's death.

Emmerdale fans are convinced that John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) is the culprit behind Nate's murder due to his suspicious behaviour surrounding the killing of Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day).

However, speculation is rife among viewers that Nate's body will soon be discovered as the frozen lake thaws with the arrival of warmer weather.

Reddit erupted with theories regarding Nate's fate on the beloved series, as one viewer posed the critical question: "When will Nate be found?", while elaborating, "If Suzy's body has been found, why hasn't his? Was she still in the limo, so the divers didn't have to look deep under water?"

Another fan speculated, saying: "It might rise to the surface when the river thaws and someone will find it that way."

Further contributions came as a third weighed in: "Nate's body will be found soon, according to Amy Walsh. Also, once the divers got Suzy they stopped looking, no reason to continue."

In a more analytical tone, yet another user calculated, "She's just started filming, so it could be 6-10 weeks away."

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV and ITVX