{"id":697799,"date":"2026-07-18T03:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T03:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/697799\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T03:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T03:53:19","slug":"missing-emmerdale-star-to-return-to-screens-after-two-years-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/697799\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Emmerdale star to return to screens after two years | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tEmmerdale is set to welcome back a character last seen in 2024 (Picture: ITV\/Metro)<\/p>\n

Emmerdale<\/a> star Luca Hoyle has confirmed his return to the ITV<\/a> soap after two years off-screen.<\/p>\n

The young actor has played Elliot Windsor since 2016, but hasn\u2019t appeared on screen since December 11, 2024.<\/p>\n

Elliot is the son of Jimmy King<\/a> (Nick Miles<\/a>) and Kelly Windsor. Jimmy had no idea of Elliot\u2019s existence until Kelly introduced them in 2012. In 2016, Elliot moved in with his dad permanently.<\/p>\n

Now, actor Luca has released a statement on Instagram through his musical theatre school, Pendleton School of Theatre, announcing his return to Emmerdale.<\/p>\n

\u2018After a short break, I am so excited to say that this summer I am back in the studio filming for a new storyline as Elliot Windsor in Emmerdale,\u2019 he said. <\/p>\n

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\u2018It\u2019s a role I\u2019ve been lucky enough to play since 2016, and it\u2019s such a privilege to still be part of it. Looking forward to seeing where this next chapter goes.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tLuca Hoyle has played Elliot Windsor since 2016 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

He went on to enthuse about the work he has been doing with the school during his time away from the Emmerdale set, expressing his gratitude to his peers and teachers.<\/p>\n

The comments section on the post was full of support for Luca, including a message from his dad, who said: \u2018Proud dad \u2026keep looking forward big lad.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Omg so exciting so proud of you,\u2019 another supporter wrote, while an Emmerdale fan added: \u2018Welcome Back Luca!!!\u2019<\/p>\n

Luca\u2019s return to the role of Elliot comes just months after the unexpected announcement that soap stalwart Jimmy is set to be killed off<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His ending is set to coincide with the explosive return of Sadie King<\/a> (Patsy Kensit<\/a>), who was last seen leaving the village in 2006, when she was double-crossed by Cain Dingle<\/a> (Jeff Hordley<\/a>) after the pair staged a kidnapping.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tSadie King is also set to return (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe end is nigh for Jimmy (Picture: ITV\/Mark Bruce\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

A source previously told Metro: \u2018The scenes promise to be spectacular but the outcome will leave many fans shocked.<\/p>\n

\u2018It may prove controversial but the jaw-dropping storyline will set in motion some massive consequences for many months to follow.\u2019<\/p>\n

Sadie was Jimmy\u2019s ex-wife, and we can only imagine that her return will shake things up for Jimmy and his wife, Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler).<\/p>\n

Could Jimmy\u2019s final storyline and Sadie\u2019s return be what puts Elliot back on our screens?<\/p>\n

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