Ross Barton (Michael Parr)

[JessicaMad]

Emmerdale Ross Barton actor Michael Parr hints he may leave following Charley Webb's exit

Emmerdale actor Michael Parr has hinted that he may be leaving the ITV soap.

During an exclusive chat with Mirror Online, the star, who plays Ross Barton in the show, suggested there's a possibility he won't be around when Charley Webb , who plays his on-screen love interest Debbie Dingle, returns from maternity leave next year.

Opening up about his pal's exit, which will be aired on Friday, he said: \"It's really sad to see her go because I might not be here when she gets back. This could be the last time we ever film together.\"

According to Michael, if producers do decide to axe him, a petition from fans won't help matters either .

He explained: \"It was so sweet when they fought to bring me back last time, but I have to say for the record that those things don't make much of a difference to story lines - as flattering as they are.

\"But it does show the producers that I'm a popular character. Hopefully it won't be my last Christmas here. I trust the writers.\"

Michael worked closely with Charley over the weeks leading up to Christmas as their characters have finally rekindled their romance.

However, the police are going to drop a huge bombshell on the couple this week, which results in her leaving the village.

\"I'm going to miss Charley,\" added Michael. \"We have a lot of fun when we work together. We have such a laugh.

\"She's always on my case if I get my lines wrong! But it's going to be sad.\"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/e...ichael-7078425 - video is included

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Tbh I think the title of that article is just clickbait. This interview has made me feel more positive that Michael doesn't want to leave yet, and as Micheal said in the article hopefully the writers realise what a popular character Ross is, despite what some (I won't name any names) seem to think...

[kennedyfan86]

Michael Parr always thinks he's leaving, his arrogance masks his insecurities of his acting capabilities. The new producer is coming over from Hollyoaks and as long as you have the right looks and flaunt your body every two minutes then you're quite safe. If they respect him as an actor, a person and have more plans for Ross then he's quite safe, I think he has a panic attack every time he's called to the office, there's a contract renewal or now in this case, a new producer

[alcapo11]

Michael Parr always thinks he's leaving, his arrogance masks his insecurities of his acting capabilities. The new producer is coming over from Hollyoaks and as long as you have the right looks and flaunt your body every two minutes then you're quite safe. If they respect him as an actor, a person and have more plans for Ross then he's quite safe, I think he has a panic attack every time he's called to the office, there's a contract renewal or now in this case, a new producer

His character is a villain who has shot someone of course he will be worried about getting the sack he inst a safe character.

[alcapo11]

Michael Parr always thinks he's leaving, his arrogance masks his insecurities of his acting capabilities. The new producer is coming over from Hollyoaks and as long as you have the right looks and flaunt your body every two minutes then you're quite safe. If they respect him as an actor, a person and have more plans for Ross then he's quite safe, I think he has a panic attack every time he's called to the office, there's a contract renewal or now in this case, a new producer

His character is a villain who has shot someone of course he will be worried about getting the sack he inst a safe character.

[kennedyfan86]

The character is popular, an asset and gets away with everything so they won't send him away and ruin the whole Barton dynamic, they haven't even all been on screen together for two years yet

[alcapo11]

The character is popular, an asset and gets away with everything so they won't send him away and ruin the whole Barton dynamic, they haven't even all been on screen together for two years yet

You said Michael Parr is insecure about his acting abilities, yet he has just won his 6th award in 3 years. The reason actors such as Dominic Brunt etc.. dont say they are worried about being wrote out the show is because they have safe characters.

[alcapo11]

The character is popular, an asset and gets away with everything so they won't send him away and ruin the whole Barton dynamic, they haven't even all been on screen together for two years yet

You said Michael Parr is insecure about his acting abilities, yet he has just won his 6th award in 3 years. The reason actors such as Dominic Brunt etc.. dont say they are worried about being wrote out the show is because they have safe characters.

[kennedyfan86]

They can change things for Ross if they want, they're in complete control of what happens to the characters, Ross can be as safe or as unsafe as they want, but I don't think they'll get rid of him

[alcapo11]

They can change things for Ross if they want, they're in complete control of what happens to the characters, Ross can be as safe or as unsafe as they want, but I don't think they'll get rid of him

I think Michael Paar will leave in a couple of years, I rember reading something ages ago when he said he has other ambitions and doesn't want to constantly be in the show.

[alcapo11]

They can change things for Ross if they want, they're in complete control of what happens to the characters, Ross can be as safe or as unsafe as they want, but I don't think they'll get rid of him

I think Michael Paar will leave in a couple of years, I rember reading something ages ago when he said he has other ambitions and doesn't want to constantly be in the show.