EMMERDALE has kicked off a major new feud in today’s episode – and fans couldn’t be happier about it.
This week actor Mike Parr made a shock return to the ITV soap as Ross Barton and he’s been dropped into a huge feud in the village.
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Ross Barton’s return has kicked off a huge new feudCredit: ITV
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Mackenzie has no idea the battle he’s just begun but fans are thrilledCredit: ITV
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Ross’s return saw him brutally fight Billy Fletcher – and then loseCredit: ITV
Viewers watched as Ross was revealed as Billy Fletcher’s illegal fight club opponent but there were other shocks coming.
As Aaron and Mack watched on, Mack realised his stepson Moses had been brought by dad Mack to watch the brutality.
But as Mack decided to get Moses out of the barn, he cried out for his dad, distracting him in the process.
Billy took advantage of the moment and landed a brutal punch into Ross’ jaw, knocking him clean out.
The fight was called for Billy while Ross lay unconscious on the floor, coming to just in time to see Mackenzie flee with Moses.
Arriving in the village, Mackenzie was quick to fill Charity in on what had been going on – just as Ross walked in to experience Charity’s fury.
Only it didn’t last long and after trading verbal blows Mackenzie pushed it too far and Ross punched him to the floor and told him he wanted his son back.
Mackenzie followed Ross to the pub where he tried again but Ross shot him down, publicly.
“Stay away from my family,” snarled Mackenzie.
“Did your owner send you?” hit back Ross.
What happened to Emmerdale’s Barton boys as bad boy Ross set to return to village after 6 years away
“Let you off the leash, did she? Keep yapping big dog but leave the proper conversations to the real grown ups, yeah?
“Do I need to throw you a bone or something Lassie?”
Mackenzie stormed off, and yet later they had yet another run-in.
The pair clashed over Mack taking Moses and Ross insisted that Mack had just started a war he couldn’t hope to win.
“I’m not going away fella,” he told him.
“Your happy little life, someone’s just thrown a grenade into it.”
Fans are overjoyed that someone will finally put Mack in his place.
On wrote: “Another really good episode of #Emmerdale tonight. It’s about time someone stood up to Mack and I’m excited for Ross Vs Mack’s feud.”
Darkest soap storylines
Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…
EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.
A second said: “The Ross and Mack feud I am looking forward to 😂😂 Prepare to lose Mack!!! #Emmerdale”
Another added: “I am here for Ross vs Mack!! #Emmerdale”
