Could Adam Barton return to Emmerdale?

Fans have wanted Adam to return for ages!
Kerry Barrett
By Kerry Barrett

There has been speculation about Adam Barton returning to Emmerdale for almost as long as he’s been gone!

Adam’s departure has always seemed unfair and a disappointing end for such an important character, so fans have long wanted him to return.

But is it possible?

Adam Barton played by Adam Thomas
Adam Barton was played by Adam Thomas (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Who played Adam Barton?

Actor Adam Thomas, who played Adam, was already an established television actor when he appeared in Emmerdale. He’d been playing Donte Charles in Waterloo Road for three years.

After he left Emmerdale, Adam took part in Strictly Come Dancing, and returned to Waterloo Road. He’s also presented a game show called 99 To Beat with his soap-star brother Ryan.

Adam’s been open about his struggles with rheumatoid arthritis, which has an impact on his day to day life, but which is is now managing with the help of medication adn the support of his wife Caroline and their two children.

“It’s been a tough old year,” he shared on social media after his diagnosis. “But finally I’m on the right plan now! Finally getting it under control.”

 

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Could Adam return?

Thankfully Adam’s condition hasn’t derailed his acting career.

Earlier this year, Adam sent Emmerdale fans into a frenzy when he posted a selfie from the Emmerdale set. Sharing a photo of himself posing by the iconic village sign, Adam wrote: “I’m BACK!!!!”

His former co-stars were baffled with Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy, saying “What?”

But fans were thrilled.

“I really hope this is true as you were my favorite Barton ever!!!!!!!” gushed one viewer. While others speculated that Adam – who is, after all, Aaron’s best friend – could help bring down John Sugden.

“I hope Adam will be there to help Robert uncover what John is really like,” mused one fan.

But sadly, Adam was just messing with us! He’d just visited the set as part of another project and was teasing fans.

We’re still hopeful though!