Emmerdale Kev Barton actor sent love over soap casting decision

NewsTVEmmerdaleViewers can't get enough of Kev15:51, 23 Jul 2026Emmerdale star Chris Coghill has been sent love and support from co-stars and fans who are loving Kev Barton on the soap.‌Actor Chris Coghill reprised his role as Kev Barton (formerly Townsend) recently after his first stint in the ITV soap proved a popular decision with viewers.‌When Kev first appeared on-screen, he introduced himself as Robert Sugden's secret prison husband who had been let out on early release as he was ill.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHoping for a fresh start with Robert, things didn't go as planned as Robert was hoping to rekindle things with ex-husband Aaron Dingle.Kev decided to leave the village after holding Robert and Aaron hostage, but before h