Back in the Dales Emmerdale star Chris Coghill shares first snap from set after shock comeback to ITV soap

CHRIS Coghill has shared his first snap from the Emmerdale set following his shock return to the ITV soap.

The actor delighted fans with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his comeback, teasing what’s to come as his character makes an unexpected return to the Yorkshire village.

Emmerdale welcomes back Chris Coghill as Kev Townsend.

Chris reunited with his on-screen son, Bradley Riches, with the pair posing together in the behind-the-scenes snap from the Emmerdale set.

The photo delighted soap fans, who were quick to celebrate seeing the father-and-son duo back together.

Their reunion has fuelled speculation about what’s next for the characters, with viewers eager to see how Chris’s return will impact his family and shake up life in the village.

Taking to the Instagram comment section, one fan wrote: “Absolutely Buzzinnnnnnn!!!! Kev & Ross together, what a Duo”.

Another added: “@official_chriscoghill is brilliant! Hope he stays for good! Best thing in Emmerdale & his one liners are fantastic!“

A third penned: “Yessssssss 😍 so glad he’s back! Absolutely love Kev!! X”

Chris joined the ITV soap last year as Robert Sugden’s prison husband and quickly became a fan favourite amongst viewers.

It was clear that he would stop at nothing to keep Robert to himself, but he didn’t feel the same and was instead ready to move on with Aaron Dingle.

Robert had married Kev in prison, believing he was dying – a lie Kev told to save their relationship.

Then a shock twist revealed that Kev was also the biological father of Lewis Barton, played by Bradley Riches.

But in December, he bid farewell to the Dales following the breakdown of his marriage to Robert.

He found out that Robert and Aaron were back together and realised there was nothing left for him in the village without Robert.

Meanwhile, Nicola King was blackmailing him to leave his son, Lewis Barton alone.

What brings Kev back this time around?

Producers promise he will be with a bang as he launches a new business venture which they say will “stir up trouble” for the locals.

Chris said: “I’m really pleased to be returning to Emmerdale, I had a brilliant time last year. Kev is a complex character that I love playing.

“He has psychopathic tendencies but also an energy and vulnerability that I think makes him pretty unique. I’m properly looking forward to getting back at it.”

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: “Both Chris and the character of Kev made a massive impact on the show last year, so Chris is most definitely back by popular demand.

“With Kev’s son, Lewis, in the village still unaware of who his father is, it’s safe to say that there’s a lot of unfinished business and drama ahead.”