Emmerdale star Chris Coghill has confirmed his exit from the beloved ITV cleaning soap after his ultimate look as Kev Townsend aired. Followers will recall that his preliminary exit in November, which occurred shortly after his arrival, concerned him utilizing a sword in opposition to husband Robert Sugden (performed by Ryan Hawley) and Aaron Dingle. Nevertheless, he quickly realised that Robert had wholeheartedly moved on and that the brand new couple had change into inseparable. After a while away, he made a twisted return through the festive season with Aaron’s evil ex John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).
Of their frosty alliance, John was determined to reunite with Aaron and ordered Kev to homicide Robert, then take his personal life, however he didn’t undergo with the plan and as an alternative warned Aaron. Kev had additionally determined to see his son Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) regardless of being warned off by Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler). She gave him a ultimate ultimatum and instructed Kev that he ought to step up and be a correct father or depart for good. Consumed by unhappiness, he seemingly selected the latter and walked away from his son.
Taking to Instagram, Coghill posted a clip of his ultimate scene and penned: “Proper, in a bit, Emmerdale. Been an absolute pleasure, thanks for all of the love for Kev.”
The actor was inundated with help from viewers, who have been left shocked by his departure as one penned: “Nooooooo, I completely love Kev, and I want him to know his son.”
A second added: “Top-of-the-line characters they’ve had in years… If that they had you and Ross doing scenes, it might be hilarious!”
“You made Emmerdale humorous, thrilling, harmful, and us determined for extra! For the primary time in such a very long time!! I hope it is not the top of Kev and we get you again in a father’s position, in the future quickly! You are gonna be so missed,” commented a 3rd.
One devastated fan stated: “You have introduced the present again to life, Chris. For that, I salute you!”
As one other echoed: “Nooooo, it can not finish there! Emmerdale, type your self out! Kev has undoubtedly been probably the most hilarious and loveable character for years!!! I need his relationship to blossom with Lewis!!!”
In the meantime, Coghill’s co-star, Danny Miller, who stars as Aaron, chimed in and said: “I’m gonna begin a petition.”
As Kev’s on-screen son, added: “MISS YOU DAD XX.”
Together with his departure marking the primary Emmerdale exit of 2026, it’s but to be seen if the ex-convict will make his approach again to the Dales.
