Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) will face more than Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) based on trouble in the coming months, as Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) is returning to Emmerdale.
The character was introduced to us last year. He arrived in the village looking for Robert, and when he finally set eyes on him, Kev made a comment that let us discover that he was Robert’s husband.
Kev’s swing was well-timed, as Robert had just gotten back on track Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). A flashback episode let us learn that Kev and Robert got married in prison after spending months developing a secret relationship.
As we got to know Kevin, it became clear that the complex character had a possessive streak and was absolutely terrified of losing Robert. Behind bars, Kev had told Robert he was dying, and also stabbed himself when he learned of Robert’s attempt to appeal his case.
Robert broke up with Kevin because he couldn’t keep pretending he was in love with her while seeing Aaron. When the reality hit Kevin that he had lost Robert, he kept him, Aaron, and Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) pawn in the Mill Cottage flat with a sword.
Kev left the village but returned late last year. He had been captured by John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), who was busy hatching a plan to get rid of Robert so he could be with Aaron.
Kev ended up warning Aaron of the impending danger and fled the Dales once more. Although Kev is unpredictable and intimidating, fans of the ITV soap had a lot of fun getting to know him.
The character is set to return to the Dales in the not too distant future. When he arrives, it becomes clear that Kev has been very busy having started a new business venture – and this will cause trouble for the locals.
Judging by the photo in this article, it looks like Kev is starting a new pop-up cafe, it’s called A Slice of Kev-en, which honestly makes me want to get up out of my chair and clap.
As he settles back into Emmerdale, Kev will also have to decide whether or not to tell Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) that he is his biological father.
Discussing the return, show producer Laura Shaw said: “Both Chris and Kev’s character had a massive impact on the show last year, so Chris is definitely back by popular demand. With Kev’s son Lewis in the village still clueless as to who his father is, it’s safe to say there’s a lot of unfinished business and drama ahead.’
Chris Coghill added: “I’m really pleased to be returning to Emmerdale, I had a great time last year. Kevi is a complex character that I love playing.
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He has psychopathic tendencies, but also an energy and vulnerability that I think makes him quite unique. I’m really looking forward to getting back into it.’
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