Emmerdale fans hopeful for star's big return after hint shared on social media
- Adam Thomas, known for playing Adam Barton on Emmerdale from 2009 to 2018, posted a selfie by the Emmerdale village sign on June 27, 2025, teasing his return with the caption "I'm back."
- His visit coincided with filming for the ITV game show You Bet on the Emmerdale set, but there are currently no official plans for his return to the soap, according to available reports.
- Thomas said he watched old scenes on YouTube, got nervous at first, but felt Emmerdale still holds a special place in his heart as his family is still on the show and "they've left the door open for me… you never know."
- Fans are eager for Adam Thomas to make a permanent return to Emmerdale, with one commenting on social media their hope that his recent Instagram hint signals a comeback.
- Although his recent visit to the Emmerdale set led to rumors about him rejoining the show after seven years, Thomas is currently focused on his roles in Waterloo Road and as a host of a new game show.
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Emmerdale fans hopeful for star's big return after hint shared on social media
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has hinted at a potential return to the ITV soap, sharing a picture of him on the set to his Instagram page.
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