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\n\t\tChris Coghill plays Kev, a mysterious newcomer to the village (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tChris Coghill plays Kev, a mysterious newcomer to the village (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
Notorious EastEnders <\/a>villain Chris Coghill is making a return to the world of soap, playing mysterious newcomer Kev in Emmerdale<\/a>.<\/p>\n The actor, best known to soap fans as evil paedophile Tony King<\/a>, will become a permanent fixture in the Yorkshire Dales from September.<\/p>\n Though Emmerdale bosses are remaining tight-lipped as to the full scope of Kev\u2019s intentions, they have let slip that he arrives searching for one villager in particular\u2026but who? And why?<\/p>\n On the new addition to the village, Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw said: \u2018We are delighted that someone of Chris\u2019 calibre has joined our cast. <\/p>\n I think the viewers will be intrigued to see how the character of Kev will cause shockwaves this autumn.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t\t\tFollow Metro Soaps on WhatsApp and get all the latest spoilers first!\t\t\t<\/p>\n Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who\u2019s leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale?<\/p>\n Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro’s WhatsApp Soaps community<\/a> and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews.<\/p>\n Simply\u00a0click on this link<\/strong><\/a>, select \u2018Join Chat\u2019 and you\u2019re in! Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we’ve just dropped the latest spoilers! <\/p>\n Kev has a strong connection to one of our characters and it\u2019s safe to say his arrival is going to be a massive surprise that will have major repercussions for some of our villagers.\u2019<\/p>\n On joining the long-running serial drama, former Shameless star Chris said: \u201cI am really happy to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. <\/p>\n \u2018Kev is definitely going to shake things up a bit and I\u2019m looking forward to getting cracking!\u2019<\/p>\n Outside of soap-land, viewers will recognise Chris from Shameless, The Bay and Slow Horses.<\/p>\n Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on YouTube and ITVX. <\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us\u00a0soaps@metro.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the community by leaving a comment below and\u00a0stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\tComments Arrow Arrow![\"Editorial](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_167920690-e7d9.jpg\")
\n\t\tWho is Kev looking for, and why? (Image: ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
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