{"id":50606,"date":"2025-12-09T15:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=50606"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:12:18","slug":"emmerdale-confirms-return-john-sugden-kev-townsend-with-new-promo-photo-and-fans-are-going-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-confirms-return-john-sugden-kev-townsend-with-new-promo-photo-and-fans-are-going-wild\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale &#8216;confirms&#8217; return of John Sugden and Kev Townsend with new promo photo and fans are going wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aw, Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle have got rid of their evil exes Kev Townsend and John Sugden and are all loved up and happy in Emmerdale.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Except of course that\u2019s not to last as Emmerdale has now all-but confirmed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/episode-recaps\/kev-left-for-good-emmerdale-all-clues-tnot-last-weve-seen-roberts-ex\/\">John and Kev are on their way back<\/a> to the Dales. And it\u2019s going to be explosive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50609\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50609\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2.png\" alt=\"The ITVX cover page shows what's coming next - Kev, Robert, Aaron and John in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-1300x705.png 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-1536x833.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-180x98.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-96x52.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-512x278.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-14.45.08-2-192x104.png 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ITVX cover page shows what\u2019s coming next \u2013 Kev, Robert, Aaron and John in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emmerdale drops \u2018confirmation\u2019 of the return of Kev Townsend and John Sugden<\/h2>\n<p>On the ITVX cover page for Emmerdale the promo image now shows Robert and Aaron, with ghostly Kev and John next to them. We all know neither Kev nor John are dead, so it\u2019s a huge suggestion they will be back to haunt Robron just as they look forward to their happily ever after.<\/p>\n<p>Fans were quick to spot it and work out what it means. Taking to a Reddit thread one said: \u201cHoping that this means both of them are going to be involved with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/massive-pile-up-mystery-man-screaming-for-help-corriedale-theories-overdrive-huge-trailer\/\">Corriedale crossover<\/a> and that they are working together. The four of them together is going to be so interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another was also here for the action: \u201cGo Kev and John! Do your worst. 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hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 4 - 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-moira-crisis-revelation-leaves-family-distraught\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-28T132835.379.jpg\" alt=\"Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, Apr 29<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"\">\u201cKing Karate Kev and Jobin Jood! They know what we wanna see,\u201d added a third.<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50144\" style=\"width: 1720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50144\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674.jpg\" alt=\"Kev has gone - but hopefully not for good! (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1720\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-1300x739.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-1536x873.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-180x102.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-96x55.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-512x291.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-27T134935.674-192x109.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kev has gone \u2013 but hopefully not for good! (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<h2>So are John and Kev coming back to Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>It seems really likely \u2013 plus the rumour mill has been running for a while that they will be a part of the big Corriedale crossover.<\/p>\n<p>When Kev left his parting shot was: \u201cJust remember, I always get revenge,\u201d which definitely sounded like a comeback threat to us. And fans agreed \u2013 immediately putting him together with John for a return plot.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">\u201cImagine if <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Kev\u2019<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">s revenge ends up with him and <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">John<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> teaming up? I know that\u2019s very unlikely cos how would they meet? I\u2019d like to see it though!\u201d suggested one on X (formerly Twitter).<\/span><\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Another speculated: \u201cKev<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> saying he \u2018always gets revenge\u2019 has got me thinking\u2026 he knows about \u2018Johnny fruit loop\u2019, is he the reason <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">John<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> comes back? Does <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Kev<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> somehow get hold of him and lets him know that the boys are back together???\u201d<\/span><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">\u201cMy last hope for this storyline is that they bring <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Kev<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> and <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">John<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> back for a Christmas event that ends in some huge, unpredictable, catastrophic way,\u201d added a third.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, killer John Sugden managed to escape justice and run away abroad, but we\u2019ve always been adament Emmerdale did not air <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/episode-recaps\/was-that-john-sugden-exit-fans-beg-last-twist-after-stupid-anticlimactic-episode\/\">John\u2019s exit on a random Wednesday<\/a> night. That final showdown must be coming\u2026<\/p>\n<p>And this promo pic is just the latest clue that he will be connected to the upcoming Corriedale. It comes after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-more-convinced-than-ever-john-sugden-on-way-back-after-latest-clue\/\">poster displayed in the Corrie<\/a> police station popped up again last month. Both Coronation Street and Aaron actor Danny Miller shared that on their socials, suggesting this is definitely an Easter Egg of what\u2019s to come.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50431\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron.jpg\" alt=\"Someone is targeting Robert and Aaron this Christmas (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-1300x735.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-1536x868.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-180x102.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-96x54.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-512x289.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24_12_emm_robert_aaron-192x109.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Someone is targeting Robert and Aaron this Christmas (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Danger for Robert and Aaron at Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>Ryan Hawley who plays Robert told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/emmerdale\/a69214470\/emmerdale-spoilers-ryan-hawley-robert-aaron-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Spy<\/a> December and Christmas are \u201chigh stakes\u201d.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not a very easy time for Aaron and Robert this December. The events leading up to Christmas and New Year into the Corriedale special are very high stakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued: \u201cRobert\u2019s state of mind around Christmas is panic, very anxious. There\u2019s a threat to life this Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It all adds up to a return for the evil exes \u2013 and we can\u2019t wait.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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