{"id":508473,"date":"2026-04-02T06:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/508473\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:24:09","slug":"emmerdale-confirms-return-for-psychopathic-kev-with-huge-impact-to-come-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/508473\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdale confirms return for ‘psychopathic’ Kev – with huge impact to come | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tKev Townsend is heading back to Emmerdale (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

Robert Sugden<\/a> (Ryan Hawley<\/a>) is going to face more than Joe Tate<\/a> (Ned Porteous<\/a>) based trouble in the coming months, as Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) is returning to Emmerdale.<\/p>\n

The character was introduced <\/a>to us last year. He arrived in the village looking for Robert and when he eventually laid eyes on him, Kev made a comment that allowed us to discover he\u2019s Robert\u2019s husband.<\/p>\n

Kev rocking up was so badly timed, as Robert had just got back on track with Aaron Dingle<\/a> (Danny Miller<\/a>). A flashback episode allowed us to learn that Kev and Robert tied the knot in prison after spending months developing a secret relationship.<\/p>\n

As we got to know Kev, it became clear that the complex character had a possessive streak and was absolutely terrified about losing Robert. Behind bars, Kev had told Robert that he was dying, and also stabbed himself when he learnt about Robert\u2019s attempt at appealing against his case.<\/p>\n

Robert ended his relationship with Kev because he couldn\u2019t continue pretending to be in love with him, while seeing Aaron. When reality hit Kev that he had lost Robert, he held him, Aaron and Liam Cavanagh<\/a> (Jonny McPherson<\/a>) hostage in Mill Cottage flat with a sword.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tKev was introduced to us asRobert\u2019s secret prison husband (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

Kev headed out of the village but made a return towards the end of last year. He had been captured by John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), <\/a>who was busy creating a plan to get rid of Robert so he could be with Aaron.<\/p>\n

Kev ended up alerting Aaron to the imminent danger and fled the Dales once more. Even though Kev is unpredictable and intimidating, fans of the ITV soap really enjoyed getting to know him.<\/p>\n

The character is set to head back to the Dales in the not too distant future. When he arrives, it becomes clear Kev has been very busy as he\u2019s launched a new business venture \u2013 and it\u2019s set to stir up trouble for the locals.<\/p>\n

Judging by the picture in this article, Kev appears to be starting a new pop-up caf\u00e9., It\u2019s called A Slice of Kev-en, which honestly makes me want to get up off my chair and applaud.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tKev is the biological father of Lewis Barton (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

As he gets settled back into Emmerdale, Kev will also have to decide whether or not to tell Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) that he is his biological father.<\/a><\/p>\n

Discussing the return, producer of the show Laura Shaw said: \u2018Both 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\u2019s son, Lewis, in the village still unaware of who his father is, it\u2019s safe to say that there\u2019s a lot of unfinished business and drama ahead.\u2019<\/p>\n

Chris Coghill added: \u2018I\u2019m really pleased to be returning to Emmerdale, I had a brilliant time last year. Kev is a complex character that I love playing. <\/p>\n

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\u2018He has psychopathic tendencies but also an energy and vulnerability that I think makes him pretty unique. I\u2019m properly looking forward to getting back at it.\u2019<\/p>\n

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