Emmerdale fans believe a familiar face from the 2000s could soon return to the village — and that his comeback might be the key to finally taking down villain Ray Walters.

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Ray Walters’ Grip on the Village

Since arriving in Emmerdale earlier this year, Ray Walters (played by Joe Absolom) has become one of the soap’s most menacing new antagonists. The ruthless dealer has ensnared April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) in a dangerous web of drug dealing and manipulation.

At first, Dylan was the only one involved in Ray’s criminal operation. But soon, April was drawn in too, after Ray decided she could be “useful.” Despite their growing fear and desperation to escape, both teenagers remain trapped under Ray’s control — believing they owe him a debt that doesn’t actually exist.

The situation escalated further when it was revealed that Ray’s boss is none other than his mother, Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths), adding another layer of menace to an already dark storyline.

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April’s Desperate Attempt to Escape

In Wednesday’s episode (October 29), April and Dylan tried to flee with some of Ray’s money in a last-ditch effort to break free. But their plan was short-lived. Ray discovered the betrayal and cornered them, threatening to harm April’s family — including her brother Leo (Harvey Rogerson) — if they didn’t return.

He then ordered Dylan into his car, warning April that if she wanted to keep him alive, she must obey whatever his clients demanded next. The chilling moment left viewers furious and desperate for justice.

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Fans Predict a Shocking Return

As the tension mounts, fans have begun speculating about how Ray’s downfall will unfold — and many are convinced a legendary character will make a surprise return.

On an Emmerdale Facebook fan page, one frustrated viewer wrote, “This Ray story is doing my head in! Someone just kill him already.” Another fan theorized, “Scott Windsor return to do it?”

The theory quickly gained traction, with one commenter adding, “Be good if Scott returned as he still has history with loads of people.”

Scott Windsor, played by Ben Freeman, is the brother of April’s late mother Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth), making him April’s uncle. His last appearance on the soap was in 2007, but his name has been referenced several times since — keeping the door open for a dramatic comeback.

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Could Scott Be the One to Save April?

If the fan theory proves true, Scott’s return would mark a powerful full-circle moment for the Windsor family. With April in danger and the village under threat from Ray’s growing influence, Scott could be the unexpected hero who restores justice to the Dales.

As one fan put it, “He’s got unfinished business — it’s time for Scott to come home.”