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Adam Thomas’ ‘I’m Back’ Photo on Emmerdale Set Stirs Return Rumors, No Comeback Planned

Production insiders say the actor was on the village set filming an ITV game show rather than preparing to resume his role

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Overview

  • Adam Thomas posted an Instagram photo on June 27 showing him beside the Emmerdale village sign with the caption “I’m BACK!!!!”, prompting fans to speculate about his return.
  • Emmerdale production sources have clarified that there is no plan for Thomas to reprise his role as Adam Barton after his departure in 2018.
  • Several viewers suggested that Thomas was on the set to film the new series of ITV’s You Bet! On Tour instead of returning to the soap.
  • Thomas originally played Adam Barton from 2009 until a dramatic exit in January 2018 that saw his character confess to murder and flee custody.
  • Since leaving Emmerdale, he has starred as Donte Charles on BBC One’s Waterloo Road and launched the game show 99 To Beat with his brother, Ryan Thomas.