ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025 By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025 New fan theory ‘works out’ who Lewis Barton’s dad is – and it’s a Dingle Another kid for Cain? Lewis Barton Share By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025 By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025 A new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that Lewis Barton could be about to meet his dad in the village – and we know him already. Lewis first made an appearance last night (Thursday, May 15), and soon started asking Ross Barton questions about his family. Lewis wanted to know if they had the same dad, with Ross telling him that they didn’t. Lewis and Ross met last night (Credit: ITV) Lewis Barton’s arrival into Emmerdale Upon meeting Ross, Lewis started telling his half-brother lots about himself, including his rather unique love of foraging wild mushrooms. We’re not sure Ross will be joining him in the activity anytime soon though… Lewis then started asking about his other siblings, breathing an awkward sigh of relief when he found out that Finn’s heart attack wasn’t hereditary. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers But when it came to Emma Barton, Ross didn’t want to spill the beans, protecting his ‘Auntie M.’ He did make sure to tell Lewis that Emma was not saint, however. That’s putting it lightly… When Lewis asked about his dad, Ross explained that he didn’t know who Lewis’ dad was. Emma must’ve met him in the years she was estranged from James… Is Cain Lewis’ dad? (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale fan theory predicts Lewis Barton’s dad is Cain Dingle With neither Ross or Lewis knowing who Lewis’ biological father is, a new fan theory has tried to solve the question. And, they think that Cain slept with Emma many years ago, and is Lewis’ dad as a result. The theory on X suggests: “Is Lewis another spawn child from Cain?” If this theory was true, it would definitely make things complicated considering that Cain’s wife Moira was the one to kill Lewis’ mum Emma… But, who is Lewis’ dad? Do we know him? Will we ever meet him? Read more: Emmerdale fans Team Billy as he demands full custody of his and Dawn’s kids Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. Follow our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale news, spoilers and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside. Leave a comment, we want to know your thoughts! Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025 By Tamzin Meyer May 16 2025
