A Familiar Face Returns to the Dales
After three months away, Emmerdale fans are finally getting the return they’ve been waiting for. Billy Fletcher is heading back to the village, but his comeback won’t be smooth sailing. The character, played by Jay Kontzle, steps right back into the thick of the drama, with his return creating major complications for troubled teen Dylan Penders.

Billy was last seen in June following his painful split from Dawn and his tense feud with Joe Tate. Now, as he settles back into work at Caleb Miligan’s depot, he unknowingly finds himself standing in the way of Dylan’s secret criminal dealings.Dylan’s Dangerous Double Life
Next week, things start innocently enough when Paddy Dingle congratulates Dylan on passing his driving test. But the moment quickly turns dark when Ray Walters overhears and reminds Dylan that the “help” he received came at a price — one he’s expected to repay through dodgy favours.

Meanwhile, Jai Sharma offers Dylan a legitimate driving job at the depot, sending him on a trial run to Hull. It sounds like a chance to go straight, but Ray and his ruthless partner Celia Daniels have other plans. They pressure Dylan to smuggle drugs along the route, using the job as cover.

Just as Dylan reluctantly agrees, he learns a devastating twist — he won’t be driving alone. Billy Fletcher will be joining him in the cab.

Billy’s Return Throws Everything Off Balance
Billy’s return is a surprise for everyone, especially Dylan, whose risky deal now hangs by a thread. With Billy’s sharp instincts and moral code, it’s only a matter of time before he senses that something isn’t right.