Emmerdale fans recently learned about a new connection. They found that Kev is Lewis’s father. The soap star Bradley Riches has also shared a post on his social media story about the twist. Read ahead to get the details!
Kev Is Lewis’s Father!
Bradley Riches plays Lewis Barton in the soap. He entered the soap earlier this year. Lewis arrived as the long-lost son of Emma Barton and half-brother of Ross Barton. As he was adopted as a baby, he wanted to know more about Emma, so he sent a letter to Moira. She felt guilty when she found the letter. This is because she killed Emma. However, Lewis arrived and met Ross, but he avoided his questions. But eventually Lewis learned the truth.
Though there were arguments, Lewis found a home in the village, recently having moved in with Ross and Vinnie. He also got a job with Nicola King at the cafe. However, in Wednesday’s episode, Kev said that he has a son, and the speculations point out that it might be Lewis.
In the episode, Robert told the truth about his prison story and how he met Kev. However, as Robert opened up about his traumatic time inside, Kev is hiding his secret with the help of Liam. While talking to him, he revealed that he lied to Robert about dying. He also lied about not having a child. Kev confessed that he has a son. He didn’t want people to think badly of him. He added that he had one night stand with a barmaid in Leeds who got pregnant. They put him up for adoption. Her name was Emma, who was murdered a few years ago. Meanwhile, Lewis started cleaning the table in front of him.
Bradley Riches Reacts To Kev’s Confession!
Elsewhere, the soap viewers were surprised, and the soap star, Bradley Riches, who plays Lewis, also shared his reaction. He posted a picture of his character on his Instagram story. He wrote that he was watching tonight’s episode with eyes and mouth emojis. Then he added that the soap fans have to wait for the next plot. Furthermore, he added a link to vote for the TV Choice Awards 2025. He is in the nomination for the Best Soap Newcomer category.
Meanwhile, the soap fans are surprised to know the twist. One of the followers wrote on social media that it is cruel that Lewis’s biological parents are Emma and Kev. However, another one called the storyline genius. Meanwhile, another fan was also shocked as they thought that Kev was connected to Celia, but he turned out to be Lewis’s father. The upcoming installments will reveal further twists. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!