Ross Barton (Michael Parr)

[rossfan]

I think parr is overexposed his character Ross is unlikeable. It was stupid for the show to make him shoot Robert too predictable. Also it makes no sense for Ross to be the shooter he has no connection to Robert. By overexposure Parr the audience will turn on him he is not and should not be in this storyline.

I agree that I would have liked someone in connection with Robert to be the shooter but that's not what they've done with the storyline. They've done a "Strangers on a train" take where the plot line is actually really clever because the alibi's are solid. Or should be if it wasn't for Andy.

[rossfan]

I think parr is overexposed his character Ross is unlikeable. It was stupid for the show to make him shoot Robert too predictable. Also it makes no sense for Ross to be the shooter he has no connection to Robert. By overexposure Parr the audience will turn on him he is not and should not be in this storyline.

I agree that I would have liked someone in connection with Robert to be the shooter but that's not what they've done with the storyline. They've done a "Strangers on a train" take where the plot line is actually really clever because the alibi's are solid. Or should be if it wasn't for Andy.

[maidmarian]

I agree that I would have liked someone in connection with Robert to be the shooter but that's not what they've done with the storyline. They've done a "Strangers on a train" take where the plot line is actually really clever because the alibi's are solid. Or should be if it wasn't for Andy.

Andys always been brawn not brain!.
Perhaps thats why they involved Ross
in such a storyline as " strangers on train"
scenario.

Most of the other characters would
have better knowledge of Andys capabilities.
and be wary of having him.as an accomplice.
I presume Andy is involved because its his turn
for a storyline.
Ross is a newer character who disappears at
intervals so wouldnt know so much about
Andy.

The other more mundane reason for involving
Ross(apart from his popularity) may be
that he has quite a lot of episodes still to
fulfil on current contract?!

[Telly Watcher]

Soap Squawk's latest interview today from Michael Parr, 29, suggests Ross only really wants Debbie and doesn't really want the kids in tow and "slowing them down".
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He told SoapSquawk: “Ross wants to do good and he has got the affection for the kids and they relate to each other, but the practicality, now he has what he wants he is like ‘Is this it? Nappies?’

“He is not built that way so I can’t see it going too well. He just wants to be with Debbie and that’s it.

“He is very smitten with Debbie, but the kids are a bit of a burden, he is young and immature and he wants to be out all the time with her, but the kids are kind of slowing them down and getting in the way of their relationship.”
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Emmerdale’s Michael Parr: Ross is left holding the baby!
27/10/15
http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/emm...g-the-baby.php

[JessicaMad]

I honestly don't know if I feel sorry for Ross or not. He was going on about how James neglected him, quite hypocritical considering he's only using his own son to get into Debbie's good books.

[maidmarian]

I honestly don't know if I feel sorry for Ross or not. He was going on about how James neglected him, quite hypocritical considering he's only using his own son to get into Debbie's good books.

It is hypocritical but people copy their parents
in some cases.- because they think the behavior
is acceptable. E.g. the abused become abusers.

I think if I was to feel sorry for Ross -it would
be because had the parents he did - as a child!

[Serena Williams]

Michael parr is annoying and so are the writers.

[mariba]

I must say I don't like Ross as a character as much as I used to. That was before he got obsessed with Debbie.
Debbie and Pete should have stayed together-I don't understand Debbie at all. By her age and with her experieces you would have thought that she's learned something. Debbie has also come out as a victim in all this. As if she's never done anything wrong or bad..She was quite a bitch still few years ago. It was totally out of order for her to compare Pete to Cameron, but obviously sheused that just as an excuse to get rid of Pete.
Hopefully they'll make Pete really happy with someone(Vanessa? they would be great), Debbie's relationship with Ross is doomed to fail-I wouldn't trust him around my kids, but I would trust Pete. That tells something.

If Ross is not changing-I actually hope he goes. Wouldn't miss Debbie either.

[mariba]

I must say I don't like Ross as a character as much as I used to. That was before he got obsessed with Debbie.
Debbie and Pete should have stayed together-I don't understand Debbie at all. By her age and with her experieces you would have thought that she's learned something. Debbie has also come out as a victim in all this. As if she's never done anything wrong or bad..She was quite a bitch still few years ago. It was totally out of order for her to compare Pete to Cameron, but obviously sheused that just as an excuse to get rid of Pete.
Hopefully they'll make Pete really happy with someone(Vanessa? they would be great), Debbie's relationship with Ross is doomed to fail-I wouldn't trust him around my kids, but I would trust Pete. That tells something.

If Ross is not changing-I actually hope he goes. Wouldn't miss Debbie either.

[maidmarian]

I must say I don't like Ross as a character as much as I used to. That was before he got obsessed with Debbie.
Debbie and Pete should have stayed together-I don't understand Debbie at all. By her age and with her experieces you would have thought that she's learned something. Debbie has also come out as a victim in all this. As if she's never done anything wrong or bad..She was quite a bitch still few years ago. It was totally out of order for her to compare Pete to Cameron, but obviously sheused that just as an excuse to get rid of Pete.
Hopefully they'll make Pete really happy with someone(Vanessa? they would be great), Debbie's relationship with Ross is doomed to fail-I wouldn't trust him around my kids, but I would trust Pete. That tells

If Ross is not changing-I actually hope he goes. Wouldn't miss Debbie either.

I agree with a lot of your comments.

Debbie hasnt really changed over the
years.
Neither Pete or Ross are fit to care for
children . Theyve had a terrible upbringing
and it shows.Some people overcome that-
others dont.

Ross is ok.as a bad boy - no worse than
others in ED or other soaps- just a lot
of actions close together.
But hes fickle and irresponsible and not
really interested- has softer moments but
children need more consistency than that.

Pete is seriously unstable and to me very
creepy/oily.. I.think in real life -he would ring
alarm bells!!
The most sensible thing Debbie has done
is bin him.Sometimes people do the right
thing for the wrong reason!

I do find it quite concerning than in all
soaps - when they want to rehabilitate
a character- they make them " nice"
to children for a short spell.
It sets a pattern of what's acceptable
and it isnt really.Children deserve better
than.that.!