Excitement is brewing in Emmerdale as fan favorite Ross Barton, played by Michael Parr, is set to return to the show after a six-year absence. The news was teased in a fun onset video posted by Emmerdale on September 17th. In the clip, Bradley Johnson, who portrays Vinnie Dingle, is on a playful mission to uncover the identity of a mysterious returning character. As he searches the set, viewers get subtle clues, including Ross’s name on a clothing rail in the costume department, but Bradley amusingly fails to spot Michael lurking in the background.

Fans of the show were thrilled by the teaser, with many taking to social media to express their joy over Ross’s comeback. One viewer commented, “Ross Barton! Brilliant, I did not see this coming. I’m excited now—I loved his acid attack storyline and his dynamic with Debbie.” Another fan eagerly added, “Welcome back, Ross!”

Ross Barton’s departure from Emmerdale in 2018 followed his intense acid attack storyline, where his character left the village to rebuild his life. At the time, Michael Parr hinted at the possibility of returning, saying, “Absolutely, I’ve had the best five years here, and I’m open to coming back.” Now, it seems that time has come, and viewers are eager to see what the future holds for Ross in the village.

With his return on the horizon, the big question is—what will bring Ross back to Emmerdale, and how will he fit into the village’s ever-complicated drama? Fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out.