Emmerdale's Michael Parr is returning to the ITV soap as Ross Barton - and has revealed that he is in "a very happy relationship" after splitting from co-star Isabel Hodgins

Emmerdale star Michael Parr has spoken in-depth about Ross Barton's big return for the first time. The actor's popular character made a surprise comeback in Monday's episode (October 28), in which Ross was revealed as Billy Fletcher's fearsome opponent in an underground boxing match.

Emmerdale's Ross Barton star, played by Michael Parr, made an explosive return to the hit ITV soap on Monday night after six years but fans noticed one person missing

Emmerdale viewers were left questioning where a key character was during Ross Barton's return to the village on Monday night

After five years starring as Ross Barton in Emmerdale, Michael left the soap in 2018, however he made a shock return six years later - with much changing in his life since then