Newly returned Michael Parr has teased what’s ahead for his Emmerdale character Ross Barton and the impact he will have on Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb).

Ross is the father of Charity’s young son Moses. In recent years, he’s come to see Mack as a fatherly figure and doesn’t know a great deal about Ross, who left the village in 2018 alongside Rebecca White and her boy Seb.

Mike reprised his role as Ross at the start of this week. The troublesome character was revealed as Billy Fletcher’s (Jay Kontzle) opponent in an underground boxing match.

A few days later, he was back in the village.

Catching up with Charity, a heart-to-heart then ensued, with Charity knocked for six as Ross explained that Rebecca had tragically died, with her son Seb being placed in the care of an aunt in Bistrol.

Charity was sympathetic as he explained why the sudden death led him on a downward spiral, though she was quick to offer him some parenting advice, urging him to think twice before taking Moses to an illegal fight once more.

Ross, meanwhile, heard the door of the property swing open and, knowing Mack had entered, he placed a hand on Charity’s shoulder in a bid to wind him up, trying to insinuate that there was a spark between them.

Mack stared at Charity speechless, hoping for an explanation.

He’s been back a week and already, Ross’ scheming is having a huge impact on Charity and Mackenzie. Teasing the dynamic between the trio, actor Michael Parr told Metro recently:

‘He sees them playing happy families and isn’t pleased about that one bit. His ego is very bruised by the fact there’s a new father figure in Moses’ life. And also, is there still tension between Ross and Charity? They’re both menaces, there’s sexual chemistry there as well, it was always about trying to get one up on the other one.’

‘It’s really fun!’, he smiled, reflecting on working with Emma Atkins again.

‘Emma is such an astute and sharp actress and Charity is a lot more wittier than Ross, so he really has to up his game. I have to up my game working with Emma because she’s so on it and so wonderful.

‘If I hadn’t done the work before I got onto set, I think she would’ve acted me off the screen! It’s just great working with people like that because they make you really up your game.’

He added: ‘I think underneath it all, due to Ross’ rough start in life, being on the run, his relationship with his dad, his brother, his mum and dad and his girlfriend dying, he has suffered a lot of trauma.

‘The same character is there, he’s a little bit more mature, he’s been through so many things – it’s the same but different.’