Adam Thomas Returns to Emmerdale Set for Filming, No Role Return Confirmed

Adam Thomas, beloved for his role as Adam Barton on ITV's Emmerdale from 2009 to 2018, sparked excitement and speculation among fans after posting a selfie on the Emmerdale set with the caption "I'm BACK!!!". While many viewers hoped this signaled a return to his iconic role, it was clarified that his visit was for filming a different project, the ITV game show "You Bet!", and not a comeback to the soap. Thomas, who currently stars in BBC's Waterloo Road and recently co-hosted the game show 99 To Beat with his brother Ryan Thomas, has expressed interest in returning to Emmerdale someday, noting the show's special place in his heart and that the door remains open for him. Fans remain hopeful for his full-time return, reminiscing about his memorable storylines, including his character taking the blame for a murder to protect his mother. Despite the teasing social media post, there are no current plans for Adam Thomas to reprise his role, but his reappearance on set has reignited enthusiasm and speculation among the Emmerdale fandom. Emmerdale continues to air on ITV1 with episodes available for streaming on ITVX.