As Ross Barton is revealed as Billy’s opponent, here’s what’s to come including a potential romantic reunion with Charity

Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, October 28) saw the return

of former fan favourite Ross Barton as he prepared to fight Billy. Eek!

Billy failed to back out of a bare knuckle fight as he finally faced his opponent.

Mack’s jaw then dropped as he informed Billy that his opponent was Ross… It’s fair to say he made QUITE THE ENTRANCE!

Emmerdale's Ross is standing proud in the barn
Ross is back and ready to fight! (Credit: ITV)

Ross Barton is back

Tonight in the Dales, Billy spoke to Jade and tried to get out of his fight. She made it clear though that this wasn’t going to happen.

With Billy realising that severity of the situation, Mack turned up at Butlers Barn with Billy to support him. He also got Aaron to come with him in case anything went wrong. Actually a good idea from Mack for once!

Later on, as Billy found out that the fight would be live streamed and would be a knockout, he got ready to face his opponent.

Mack put huge fear into him though, announcing that his ‘beast’ of a competitor was Ross Barton.

Emmerdale's Billy and Ross are face to face in the barn
Ross is Billy’s opponent! (Credit: ITV)

Mike Parr reveals all on Ross Barton return

Teasing what’s to come in Emmerdale for Ross Barton, Mike Parr has teased all on what’s in store for the character now he’s back in the village.

On the circumstances of Ross’ return, Mike explained: “Ross is an unsavoury character, and it’s always going to be a bit of trouble when he comes back. But Billy gets himself involved in some unlicensed Bare-Knuckle boxing, and this is where Ross Barton makes his return.

“I don’t think we’re actually going to give away just yet why he’s in the predicament that he is. But Ross is a very feckless character, and he’s always got an eye open for a quick buck, and there’s money to be made in this Bare Knuckle thing.

“And I also have to think about somebody with the psyche of Ross, somebody who’s lost his mum, lost his dad, lost his brother. What kind of mind frame are you in when you’ve lost all those people? So it’s all going to be revealed, but you just see him make his entrance being quite a prominent figure in the underground boxing world, and this is where he meets his match in Billy.”

Emmerdale's Ross, Jade and Billy in the barn
Is something still in the air for Charity and Ross? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: What’s next for Ross?

And, could Ross’ return to Emmerdale also involve a potential romantic reunion with Charity?

On Charity’s relationship with Ross, Mike hinted: “I think she’s definitely softened. She doesn’t seem to be the troublemaker that she was. I know that that could change at any minute, but he’s grateful to her for doing such a good job with Moses. And you really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession.

“But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks. They’ve got the history, but is there still a spark there? And does Ross want to rekindle? Or is he just doing it because there’s a stepfather role in Moses’ life now, and that is obviously not going to play well with Ross.” Exciting!

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