Who cares. Ross is alive and the world of emmerdale is as it should be...
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Who cares. Ross is alive and the world of emmerdale is as it should be...
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Michael Parr should get a raise he is the most important male character on the show.
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Originally Posted by suzewebb
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Emmerdale troublemaker Ross Barton is still alive - and now he'll want revenge against his older brother Pete.
Michael Parr's bad boy character was seemingly killed off earlier this month as a fight between Ross and Pete went horribly wrong, but Tuesday's hour-long episode (August 25) ended with a surprise cliffhanger as it was revealed that he isn't dead after all.
Ross was seen opening his eyes in a hospital bed, but it won't be long before he's back on his feet to confront Pete (Anthony Quinlan) and settle their score. His main ambition will be to win back Pete's new wife Debbie Dingle, hoping to convince her that he is the better brother.
Speaking about Ross's future plans for the first time, Parr revealed: "Ross is in a lot of pain as Pete gave him a good beating! He's got to recover and he's got to get his head together, but ultimately he's got two things on his mind - revenge and where's the love of his life?
"Ross doesn't know what's really gone on as he can't remember too much. The doctor tells him that he's either been attacked by a large animal or someone has tried to kill him. Ross is furious!
"It's a bit of a cold thing to do, especially to your little brother. Ross is always painted as the bad one but he's never done this to anybody. I think getting Debbie will now be Ross's revenge against Pete."
The on-screen revelation will delight fans who even petitioned for Ross to be brought back to Emmerdale, but it was always the plan for the rogue to reappear after a few weeks.
Discussing the huge secrecy involved, Parr continued: "It's been difficult, fun and exciting. I've had to sneak in and out of the building at work to avoid being seen by fans outside, and I've even had to lie to family! People aren't idiots, so some people in my family have asked what I've been up to. I said that I've been working but I made a story up that I had a new job in a hotel!
"There's been a bit of speculation that Ross wasn't dead, so I've also been trying to throw people off. I was tweeting lies about going for auditions and stuff like that, so it's been good fun!
"The reactions I've had have been quite funny, actually - I've had so many different ones. It was funny when people were saying, 'You'll get something bigger' or 'This is going to be good for you, you'll get a film off the back of this'. I was thinking, 'No not really, because I'm still under contract!'"
Emmerdale's shock twists and turns for Ross and Pete were a long time in the planning, and producers are thought to be delighted that they managed to keep fans guessing throughout without any firm details leaking out.
Parr explained: "I first found out about the story a good few months ago. Anthony Quinlan had a meeting with Emmerdale's producer Kate Oates and he just looked shellshocked from what he found out.
"He wouldn't tell me what it was and it was starting to make me panic then! He just said that I needed to speak to Kate, so I automatically assumed the worst - that I'd had my two years at Emmerdale and that was it.
"When Kate told me what would be happening, I was just chuffed to bits. It's another great storyline and it seems to have paid off. Maybe when people see Ross again they'll go, 'Oh bloody hell, he's back, I hated that character!' But everybody seems to be genuinely annoyed that he's gone, so I hope people are excited to see him back."
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Last edited by maidmarian; 25-08-2015 at 21:11.
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I thought it was some sort of "leg pull " from the
start - similar to the who killed Lucy publicity in
EE.
So after the episode I looked at this forum.and
was suprised to see -a lot of people thought it
genuine. I did post then to express my view
but havent said much on subject since
.
I didnt want Ross to be dead-as I said at the time
but just waited to see how they would unfold
the story.
Some posters have been very diligent and
persistent in their analysis. I found some
of the acting "carry-on style" in parts. Which
is a shame to me-as Im a along time ED viewer
and was one of the reasons I didnt think
Ross would be dead!
So the answer to your basic question is
probably "Yes- they do have a low opinion
of their viewers" but dont let that discourage
you!
Im pleasex with this latest development -
but there may be a sting in the tail.!
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Well we got the Ross storyline right between us on this soapboard. Hoorah!
I was watching the episode and wondered if we'd be strung out for longer. Would James and Pete go to wrong place in the woods and they'd make a big deal about that? No. Had Ross staggered away and collapsed somewhere on his own in the woods, never to be found without police dogs? No. Finally, the hospital scene... Whew, so glad that's sorted!
There are still questions to be answered for us from tomorrow's episode onwards. Has the hospital told the police about Ross and his injuries? The nurse implied that he'd been unconscious since admission (3 weeks before?), so how did he get to hospital?
The whole Summer Fate thing was always about increasing viewing figures and generating news headlines. Killing off a major soap character in the quiet summer months seems like really good business for selling TV ads, newspapers and magazines. Bringing back the 'dead' a few weeks later seems to work well too!
Radio Times published on Tuesday August 2015:
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Ross Barton is alive! Emmerdale star Michael Parr reveals all about his startling comeback
The actor says that Ross will have revenge on his mind once he gets out of hospital
By David Brown
Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 7:58PM
Emmerdale pulled off a neat twist tonight when it was revealed that Ross Barton - last seen being killed by his bother Pete - isn't really dead at all!
Yes, nearly three weeks on from Pete dumping Ross's body in woodland, it turns out that the Dales bad boy actually survived the pair's shock showdown.
"It's been difficult keeping the secret," says actor Michael Parr. "I've even had to make up lies for my family. I've been telling them that I've been working in a hotel! There has been a bit of speculation that Ross wasn't dead, so I've tried to throw people off the scent by tweeting lies about having auditions. It's been good fun."
Scenes just broadcast on ITV saw Ross hooked up to monitors in hospital and briefly opening his eyes just as a nurse expressed hope that they'd soon be able to find out the identity of their mystery patient.
The revelation came just as Debbie - who remains in the dark about Ross's true whereabouts - was debating whether to call the police following new husband Pete's murder confession.
"I've known for a good few months that this was going to happen," continues Parr. "Anthony Quinlan, who plays Pete, found out first when he had a meeting with our producer Kate Oates. He came out looking shellshocked but wouldn't tell me what was going on. So automatically, I assumed they were getting rid of me. And then when she told me, I was chuffed to bits. It's another great storyline and keeping the twist hidden from viewers seems to have worked."
In order to ensure that no one outside of the show found out, Parr has taken to wearing disguises when entering and leaving the ITV studios in Leeds where Emmerdale is filmed.
"I have been sneaking in and out," he admits. "The other day, there were a few people waiting outside, so I had to borrow this massive cagoule from the costume department and walk all the way home in that, even though it was a hot sunny day."
And it seems that even friends were convinced that Ross had met a fatal end at the hands of Pete. "Yes, I've had people reassuring me that I'd get another job soon. Or that it'd be good for me because I'd get a film off the back of it! Hopefully, now that the truth is out there, people will be excited. I hope they won't be saying, 'oh bloody hell, I hated that character.'"
As for what the future holds for Ross, Parr is sure that vengeance will be at the forefront of his character's mind. "Ross is in a lot of pain. Pete gave him a good beating, so he's got to have time to recover. But he's got two things on his mind: revenge and the whereabouts of Debbie. Where is the love of his life?
"He doesn't know what went on. He can't remember too much. But the doctor tells Ross that he's either been attacked by a large animal or someone was trying to kill him. So Ross is furious. It's a pretty cold thing to do to anybody, but to your little brother!
"Ross has always been painted as the bad one, but he's never done this to anybody. But I think getting Debbie will be his revenge."
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Source: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-...tling-comeback
Last edited by Telly Watcher; 25-08-2015 at 22:41.
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digitalspy.co.uk published on Tuesday August 25th 2015:
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Emmerdale spoilers: See Ross Barton confront Pete in new teaser video
By Daniel Kilkelly
Tuesday, Aug 25 2015, 20:00 BST
Here's a first look at the unmissable moment that Emmerdale's Ross Barton comes face-to-face with his brother Pete again.
Ross (Michael Parr) made a return to our screens in Tuesday's hour-long episode and a new video released by the soap now offers a tantalising glimpse into what's next.
Brand new footage shows Ross making a phone call to Debbie Dingle from hospital, staying silent on the line when he hears Pete's voice in the background.
Ross is also seen making a return to Butler's Farm, taunting Pete by saying: "Hello bruv. Bet you weren't expecting to see me again..."
Ross appeared to have been killed off earlier this month when he suffered a nasty blow to the head when a row with Pete over Debbie went horribly wrong.
A shaken Pete hid his body in some woodland in the hope of covering up his crime, but now that we know Ross is alive, time will only tell what the bad boy's revenge could be.
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See the new Emmerdale teaser in full at:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...ser-video.html
Dalesfan (25-08-2015)
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Well that was a brilliant surprise tonight. Have to say well done to Mike and everyone at emmerdale for keeping it under wraps. and the press aswell. When they can pull off a twist like that it's brilliant.
I know most on here had our suspicions and it looks like we were right. He has been filming still sneaking in and out of the studios lol. Ross is such a brilliant character and Mike is a great asset to the show. Don't think it was his time to go and I'm delighted he is still here and can't wait to see what happens next. So glad it hasn't been dragged out either
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Hello I just see the article I do not see the video.
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