Emmerdale star Michael Parr has predicted another big return following Robert Sugden’s comeback.
The character recently made a dramatic re-entrance to the soap as he crashed ex Aaron Dingle’s wedding to Robert’s brother John – though ended up back in prison for breaking his licence.
While this isn’t the last we’ve seen of the character, it appears that his storyline has the potential to spark another return – namely his biological son, Seb.
Seb was previously taken away to live with a relative, with Ross (played by Michael) revealing upon his own return to the village last year that his partner (and Seb’s mum) Rebecca had died.
However, with Robert now back in the frame, Ross could feasibly get him to get custody of Seb, Michael telling The Mirror: “That was my first question.
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“I thought surely either we are gonna be fighting over this kid or we will try to get him back. I don’t know which I would rather. I mean I tried to shoot him, he stole my weed the last time he was there.
“They are always fighting but they might be a good team to work together, and maybe it would be good if they did join forces.”
The star added: “When you get a character who you maybe haven’t always been involved with but you know it’s gonna be a huge positive for the show, it’s going to be huge.
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“For the audience it’s so important, and it’s someone they’re loud over. I knew that they would be over the moon and I’m so happy for them.”
Last month, Robert actor Ryan Hawley confirmed he would be back permanently, telling The Mirror: “My character is returning permanently and not just for Aaron and John’s wedding. I am back for good, and I am so excited to be playing Robert again.”
