Emmerdale actor Fred Kettle has returned to the soap as Dylan, initially introduced in April’s special flashback episode. Dylan, the homeless character who befriended April Windsor (played by Amelia Flanagan) during her time on the streets, played a crucial role in protecting her while she was pregnant and homeless before her tragic miscarriage and hospitalisation.
After losing touch with Dylan upon returning to the village, a struggling April aims to re-establish contact.
On Tuesday (March 4), she boldly invited him over, much to the concern of Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and her father, (Mark Charnock).
Although Marlon granted permission for Dylan to spend one night, upcoming plots thicken as Dylan’s life hangs in the balance due to a drug overdose.
Off-screen, the 18-year-old Fred Kettle is honing his artistic talents at CAPA College in Wakefield, Yorkshire, which expressed immense pride in his role with a congratulatory post.
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Emmerdale’s Dylan looked after April when she ran away from home (Image: ITV)
The college proudly wrote: “Tonight, a special episode of @ airs on @itv, featuring CAPA College student Fred Kettle in a major role.
“The episode will recount the heartbreaking story of April and her life on the streets, which sees Fred take on the role of ‘Dylan’ in this intense storyline. Huge congratulations Fred, we can’t wait to watch!”.
Fred has not only graced the screen along with Maxine Peake of ‘Dinner Ladies’ and ‘Shameless’ fame in the film ‘Poppy Day’, but also couldn’t contain his excitement about the collaboration on .
Celebrating this opportunity, he exclaimed: “Poppy Day – absolutely loved this project so grateful to play an amazing character alongside @betteblavatsky. Best experience on set everyone was amazing. Can’t wait to see the final product! @justin104films.”
Emmerdale’s April has invited Dylan to stay at her house (Image: ITV)
Beyond that, Fred’s career saw him in ‘Loser Like Larkin’, portraying a schoolboy, and shining in Sherwood’s second series on , reports .
Reflecting on his stint in as Dylan, Fred told his followers: “Absolutely loved being apart of @ameliaflanagan08’s storyline in the @ Village.”
He added more praise, saying: “Loved every second of filming on this project. The cast and crew have been incredible to work with. Thank you to Faye and Ezra. Forever grateful. “
Emmerdale newcomer Dylan is set to be fighting for his life next week (Image: ITV)
Soap enthusiasts are now clamouring for Dylan to become a staple on Emmerdal’, with one remarking on : “Please let him stay in , I think he would be a great support to April”.
Building on that enthusiasm, another declared: “I hope we get to see more of you! Great actor! Let’s get you off those streets and into the dales village.
“I hope sign you up…you were fab in this episode x”, chimed in a third follower.
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