Chris Coghill reprised his function as Kev Townsend this yr
Emmerdale star Danny Miller took to social media as he praised Chris Coghill in his function as Kev after viewers gushed over his change in character.
Actor Chris reprised the function of the charismatic Kev Townsend in Emmerdale final month and Kev’s new enterprise enterprise has already stirred up hassle for the locals.
The acclaimed actor joined the forged of the ITV cleaning soap final yr Robert Sugden’s jail husband. It was clear he’d cease at nothing to maintain Robert to himself, however he did not really feel the identical and was as a substitute prepared to maneuver on with Aaron Dingle.
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Kev was seen as “unpredictable and intimidating”, however rapidly turned a fan favorite amongst viewers. Robert had married Kev in jail, believing he was dying – a lie Kev advised to save lots of their relationship. Then a shock twist revealed that Kev was additionally the organic father of Lewis Barton, performed by Bradley Riches.
Kev not too long ago returned after Ross Barton hunted him down, discovering him promoting his well-known lemon drizzle cake in a van on the aspect of the street. Ross pleaded with Kev to assist them get Lewis again who had been kidnapped by Kev’s ex companion, Kylie, in an act of revenge. Kev finally agreed, and though he was warned off by Ross, he determined to inform Lewis the reality.
Breaking out into his personal rendition of Boyzone’s Father and Son, Kev advised Lewis that he was his father, leaving a somewhat shocked Lewis and Vinny on the sudden revelation.
Since then, he is been working laborious to get Lewis to wish to discover their relationship as he hopes to point out up as a father for him and switch his life round. In latest episodes, Kev has additionally been serving to Mackenzie Boyd after the latter opened up about Charity’s affair.
Throughout Monday (July 6) evening’s installment, Kev discovered Mack on the swingset, and along with his bag of lemons he joined him as he provided him some recommendation.
Danny Miller, who performs Aaron Dingle, took to Instagram as he praised Chris Coghill on the ITV cleaning soap. Posting the scene, he wrote: “Everyone knows the love I’ve for @lawrencejarobb however, @official_chriscoghill is doubtlessly the most effective casting I’ve seen in a cleaning soap. What he is finished with Kev is second to none. Completely sensible, persistently”.
It comes after followers have additionally praised the actor for his work with Kev, as his character has gone by way of a rebrand since his return, exhibiting his softer and funnier aspect within the Dales.
On a Reddit thread, u/eesagud wrote: “I like Kevs character generally and have since day one” as on X (previously often called Twitter), @charitydales added: “i really feel so maternal over kev from emmerdale ffs he’s simply stolen my coronary heart”.
@sarah2022x penned: “Solely Kev can get away with carrying a pinny swinging on the swings with a bag of lemons!” and @jamesprestigio1 seen: “2025 – Threatening Mackenzie whereas carrying an apron and holding a feather duster 2026 – Giving Mackenzie sound recommendation whereas swinging on a swing with a bag of lemons in his hand Nonetheless hilarious a yr aside , however what a distinction for Kev”.
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and can also be obtainable to stream on ITVX and YouTube from 7am.
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