Emmerdale fans convinced a SECOND Dales legend is returning at Christmas after Ross Barton’s return is revealed

EMMERDALE fans are convinced that a SECOND Dales legend is going to return to the soap at Christmas.

It was previously announced that Michael Parr will make a highly-anticipated comeback to the long-running ITV soap.

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But after Ross Barton's return was revealed, many TV enthusiasts think this could open the door for another comeback.

One of the Emmerdale bosses, Iain MacLeod, hinted at an arrival who will shake up the village.

He also promised that the holiday season will be "one of the most exciting Emmerdale Christmases" ever.

As bosses prepare to kill off Zak Dingle after Steve Halliwell died last year, some fans think that another member of the Dingle clan could rock up.

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They think that Zak's granddaughter Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) could also make a comeback after recent years saw her living with him in Scotland.

Cain's wife Moira (Natalie J.Robb) has just been diagnosed with a brain tumour, so they wonder whether Debbie could return to support the family.

This also comes amid the coercive control storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (James Chase).

Taking to social media, one viewer posted: "Wish Debbie would come back and believe and help Bella her family are hopeless."

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As a second fan stated: "For some odd reason I have a feeling Debbie is coming back."

"Debbie Dingle?", asked a third viewer.

While a fourth user added: "Holding out hopes that Debbie makes a return too though.

Meanwhile, Michael, 38 first joined Emmerdale in 2013 and he quickly became a fan favourite for his portrayal of the complex-but-charismatic Ross.

He is set to reappear on screens later this year after six years off the soap and he gushed about the prospect of filming new scenes.

He explained: "I’m over the moon to be returning to Emmerdale. 

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“Ross is a character I’m extremely fond of and I’m excited to explore what he’s been up to over the past five years. 

“After seeing the scripts, I can’t wait for the audience to see what’s in store. One thing I can say is Ross’s return will no doubt create fireworks.”

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Emmerdale is available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX.