Kev Townsend, played by Chris Coghill, entered Emmerdale back in September 2025 and played the role until his departure in January 2026.
Kev was also revealed to be the biological father of Lewis Barton, played by Bradley Riches, a fact he kept secret and was still a secret at the time of his departure from the show.
Speaking to Radio Times at the BAFTA Television Awards 2026, Bradley Riches said he was "very excited" about Chris' return, revealing that the scripts are "hilarious".
He continued: "Because I don't have much family. I've got, like, chosen family. The only family I have in the village is Ross at the moment, so it's nice to build on families and those connections."
Riches noted: "The scripts are hilarious. They're quite serious, but hilarious at the same time; like he just brings something comedic to the show. So yeah, it's really exciting."
Read more: BAFTA TV Awards 2026 winners: Full list of winnersRiches continued: "I would love to see them come around together, and, you know, actually find that bond and find, you know, common ground type thing. Because I think at the beginning it is, it is a bit like, 'Oh, I don't know if I like this. I'm not too sure about this.'
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