An Emmerdale villain is set to return after 10 years with a new actor cast in the central role, according to reports. The Sun says Carl King’s son Thomas is to make a comeback next month - 10 years after stalking Chas Dingle, seducing Belle into running away with him and stealing a camper van from Dan Spencer.
Thomas, now known as Tom and played by James Chase, was last seen being played by Mark Flanagan as he fled Emmerdale to be with his mum in Saudi Arabia.
A source told The Sun: “Tom’s return is going to be explosive. He shocks his uncle Jimmy when he returns to the village and it’s not clear why he’s back.
“Fans will be glued to their screens watching Tom’s comeback unfold — and his presence could cause chaos. They will all be asking if he’s as evil as his dad Carl and wondering why he’s returned.”
Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson told The Sun: “We’re working on June storylines at the minute and I thought about a return, ‘Viewers would love that’.”
She added: “We’ve got a bit of summer lovin’ for Belle. You’ll need to see but yes, that is going to happen. Belle is finally going to fall in love."
