November 25th 2024.
Ross Barton, played by Michael Parr, has made a highly-anticipated return to Emmerdale and it has opened up the possibility for other beloved characters to come back to the show. Parr himself has already expressed his hopes for three specific colleagues to return to the village.
Ross' comeback has not been without controversy, as he arrived back in the village as part of an illegal fighting ring and has since caused trouble with Cain, Mack, and Charity. He also brought terrible news of Rebecca's death and left Aaron and Victoria devastated to learn that Seb had been taken away to live with an unknown aunt.
It's safe to say that Ross' return has been anything but quiet. And now, Parr has spotted the potential for three more of his favorite colleagues to join him back on the show. The first on his list is Anthony Quinlan, who played Ross' brother Pete. Quinlan left the village abruptly four years ago, citing the loss of so many family members as the reason for his departure. However, Parr believes that enough time has passed for him to return.
In an interview with Metro, Parr expressed his longing for Quinlan to come back, saying, "I've got no Quinny backing me up. Quinny played Pete Barton, my older brother and he's just like my older brother in real life." Parr also credited Quinlan for teaching him the ropes of acting and described him as a "lovely, soft, fun person to be around."
But a brotherly reunion is not the only thing Parr is hoping for. He also has his eye on another return that would "blow people's minds," and that is Robert Sugden, played by Ryan Hawley. Parr acknowledges that Robert has been a fan favorite and believes that bringing him back would satisfy the audience's thirst for his return. This could also add some drama, as Aaron has moved on with John since Robert's departure.
And of course, there is the question of Seb, Robert's son, and whether he would come back with his father. This would undoubtedly put a strain on Aaron and John's relationship.
Parr also teased some potential explosive storylines if Robert were to return, saying, "He's a lot of fun to work with and when Robert and Danny were together, they made a good villain for Ross to go against. Bring him back."
But Parr's wishlist for returns doesn't end there. He also hopes that Liz Estensen, who played Diane, will come back to the show. Diane left the village for a life in Portugal and is now residing there with her daughter Bernice. Parr describes Estensen as the "biggest giggler" he has ever worked with and would love to work with her again.
In the meantime, Ross will find himself in a dire situation when April is kidnapped by Jade, who believes that he stole money from the illegal fight. April is taken to the location where her mother Donna died, and Ross is determined to save her. In an interview with Metro, Parr described the situation as "panic stations" for Ross and that he knows he doesn't have anyone to turn to, as the blame would fall on him. "When he knows where April has been taken to, he knows that it's probably not going to end well," Parr added.
The return of Ross has definitely stirred up the village, and it looks like there could be more drama and surprises in store. As always, stay tuned for more updates and leave a comment below to join the conversation.
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