Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas reveals show bosses asked him to come back

Ancient Emmerdale Star Adam Thomas has revealed he was asked by show bosses to reprise his role as Adam Barton on the soap.

Talk to OKAY! Magazinethe actor said bosses explored bringing him back with Danny Miller for a guest appearance on the show’s 50th anniversary, but unfortunately he was busy filming for his Waterloo Road return.

“They asked me and Danny Miller to come back for the 50th anniversary, but unfortunately I was busy doing that [Waterloo Road] and we couldn’t make it work,” he said, adding that he would like to return to the ‘Dales one day.

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“I would always like to go back there one day. Emmerdale will always be a big part of my life. I learned a lot and met some great people.

“For now, I want to see where it takes me. But never say never!

Miller ended up reprising his role as Aaron Dingle for a guest stint.

Thomas played Adam Barton on the soap opera until 2018, with his storylines including Adam’s close relationship with Aaron, suffering from depression over his father’s death, and taking the blame for Emma Barton’s death. who was killed by her mother Moira Dingle.

Apart from Emmerdalethe actor is also known for his role as Donte Charles in Waterloo Roadwith the actor returning to the role as part of the series revamp alongside his real-life son Teddy Thomas and niece Scarlett Thomas.

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Talking about his return to Waterloo Roadsaid Thomas OKAY! that he was “flabbergasted” when he received the call to return.

“A lot has happened since Donte was in school,” he said.

“I was a kid when I was on the show. So to come back as an adult and work with kids who were my age at the time, when I was first doing the job, it’s so surreal. .”

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1 and airs on ITVX.

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