ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider Share By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025 By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025 Who is mysterious Kev in Emmerdale? 3 Theories on who Chris Coghill's new character is connected to - and it's bad news for Robert and John Or could he be involved with Dylan? Chris Coghill Features Robert Sugden Share By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025 By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025 Former EastEnders actor Chris Coghill is joining the cast of Emmerdale as mysterious newcomer Kev and fans are convinced they’ve already worked out where he fits into the Dales. Chris, best-known to soap fans as evil Tony King in EastEnders, will be on screen from late September and has already started filming. But exactly who is Kev? The soap is not giving much away, but viewers have plenty of theories! Chris Coghill will play mysterious Kev in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV) Chris Coghill to play Kev in Emmerdale It was announced on Thursday July 24 that Chris would be arriving in Emmerdale in the autumn. Kev will first be seen looking for directions. But of course there is more to it. So who is he actually looking for? And why is he in the village now? article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: “We are delighted that someone of Chris’ calibre has joined our cast. I think the viewers will be intrigued to see how the character of Kev will cause shockwaves this autumn. “Kev has a strong connection to one of our characters and it’s safe to say his arrival is going to be a massive surprise that will have major repercussions for some of our villagers.” Chris added: “I am really happy to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. Kev is definitely going to shake things up a bit and I’m looking forward to getting cracking!” So who is Kev in Emmerdale? The theories are already coming thick and fast over who Kev is – especially as fans are super-excited to see Chris cast in the soap. Robert had a hard time in prison (Credit: ITV) 1. Former prison mate of Robert Sugden Many think it’s Robert Sugden he is after. We know Robert is suffering with PTSD after his time in prison, so what if his former cellmate rocks up in town? Fans quickly took to social media to commemt: “Robert’s prison mate,” and “bet he knows Robert from prison.” One more added: “Guessing he was who tortured Robert in prison…” It’s time for John to be caught (Credit: ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider) 2. To bring John Sugden down… A very popular theory is that he’s here to put the final nail in the coffin of John Sugden. “Hope he’s looking for John,” pleaded one. Another added: “I hope he knows John and what he did in the past and is here to expose him, not sure I can take another six months of John getting away with it all.” “Maybe he’s a relation of Owen and wants answers?” queried a third. A fourth said: This is really intriguing. I wonder if he could be another person from John’s past?” Dylan is back, but is he telling April the truth about his return? (Credit: ITV) 3. Does Kev have a connection to Dylan in Emmerdale? Spoilers for next week show us April’s friend from the streets, Dylan, is back in town. And he’s up to no good. Despite being clean, he is first seen breaking into Moira’s barn and then he spots drug dealer Ray and flees. All sounds very dodgy to us. And when Dylan’s return was announced, show boss Laura Shaw revealed he wouldn’t be alone. “He’s going to be bringing his past back to the village with him and that’s going to cause a few problems for April and the wider family,” she said, adding: “We’ve got a couple of exciting new castings joining us for that story.” So fans have joined the dots and thinks that’s exactly where Kev will fit in. “He might be part of County Lines Storyline involving April and Dylan,” mused one. Another added: “Am I the only one thinking he has something in relation to Dylan?” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025 By Carena Crawford Jul 25 2025
