Emmerdale's Fred Kettle breaks silence on Dylan's return
Dylan played a vital role as April Windsor's friend when she ran away from home, and fans were gutted when he left.
Speaking to The Mirror, Fred said he couldn't wait to be back on the ITV soap.
Dylan Penders is returning to Emmerdale. (Image: ITV) "I am so glad to be back,' he said.
'It is going to be a nice journey for Dylan, given his experiences. But he is going to cause a bit of bother in the village."
Fred also shared how happy he was to have the backing of fans, after they enjoyed his debut earlier this year.
Dylan was first introduced as a friend of April Windsor, who she met while living on the streets.
He later arrived in the village in an attempt to get clean from drugs and was last seen in March, on his way to rehab.
In recent weeks, Emmerdale newcomer Joe Absolom, formerly of EastEnders fame, confirmed a "dark storyline" surrounding Dylan's return to Digital Spy.
Fred also confirmed that there would be some new characters tied into his return.
He said: 'Watch this space. I can't wait for fans to see what happens. It will be interesting to see his return and how the plot develops.
'But we'll just have to watch and find out."
Actress Amelia Flanagan, who plays April, also had shared that she was excited to film with Fred once more.
Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw had previously told The Mirror what's ahead for Dylan.
She said: "The lovely Fred Kettle who played Dylan is coming back to the show. He is going to be bringing his past back to the village with him and that's going to cause huge problems for April and the family there.
"We've got a couple of exciting new castings who are going to be joining us for that story, but I can't tell you who they are yet but watch this space. It's very exciting."
Fans react to Dylan returning
Earlier this year soap fans were quick to take to social media in support of Dylan – even suggesting he could be a long lost Dingle relative.
Now, they await his on-screen return.
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One person commented on X: 'And lovely Dylan is returning #Emmerdale."
'Dylan seems likeable enough but he's still a stranger to Marlon,' another added in reference to April's father.
Others said: 'Dylan actually seems like a decent lad.'
'I notice they're bringing Dylan back next week! Wouldn't it be funny if Dylan ended being a long lost Dingle!'
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