Yahoo News Emmerdale boss speaks out on Andy Sugden return rumours
Emmerdale's producer Iain MacLeod has addressed the rumours that Kelvin Fletcher could make a shock return as Andy Sugden.
Andy only left the show last August, but recent on-screen storylines have led to a lot of discussion about his character on forums and social media.
Andy and Debbie's daughter Sarah is currently at the centre of a major ongoing plot as she's been diagnosed with cancer, leaving viewers to wonder whether her dad will come back to support her.
When a mystery £20,000 donation was made to Sarah's health fund, some fans even speculated that Andy could be responsible – but it was later revealed that returning character Faith Dingle was the generous donor.
Asked outright whether Andy is returning, Iain told Digital Spy and other media at a press event: "There are no plans to do that at the moment, but I'd have to be an idiot not to have it in the back of my mind, as Andy Sugden is such a huge character and Kelvin's an amazing actor.
"There's nothing on the table to that effect at present, but I never stop thinking about random, surprising things that might happen or people who may return, so I wouldn't rule it out."
Kelvin played the role of Andy for 20 years from 1996, but he bowed out to pursue other acting opportunities.
Speaking after Andy's final scenes aired last year, Kelvin commented: "People have said they hope he's not leaving forever, but I really don't know what the future holds. For me Andy is a character I've grown to love and who I'll never forget.
"I'd leave any exciting future storylines in the capable hands of the talented producers, storylines and writers. For me as an actor, I still feel like I could give more with the part of Andy and I always will. But at this moment in time, I want to try a different challenge."
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
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