As Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks,’ here’s why Charity rekindling things with Ross would be a much-welcomed move
Ross and Charity have a child together
The news is out – Ross Barton is back in Emmerdale, and set to make life more difficult for Charity. She is the mother of his child, having conceived son Moses during a one-night stand together.
The pair never made a proper go of it – not a good idea, given he was in love with her daughter Debbie – but they’ll be forever linked by Moses, who they have continued to co-parent from afar.
Last night’s episode of the soap (Monday, October 28) revealed that Ross is back in town, showing up as Billy’s opponent in the underground fight club he’s recently gotten himself involved with.
Emmerdale star Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks’ between Ross and Charity
Speaking on his return to the soap, actor Mike Parr hinted at what’s to come between Ross and Charity.
“You really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession,” he teased in an interview with The Sun.
“But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks.”
Will Charity and Ross rekindle things between them?
The chemistry!
Between them, Charity and Ross make up two of the village’s most fiery personalities. She’s a member of Dingle royalty, and he’s a hot-tempered bit of rough stuff with his fingers in several criminal pies.
Their relationship was never the most romantic – or even nice (remember that time he called her a ‘slapper’ after a roll in the hay?) – but the chemistry between Mike Parr and Charity star Emma Atkins was always off the charts. Of all Ross’ love interests (and there were a lot) he and Charity made the most sense.
Bring back the ‘real’ Charity
Charity has been off her game in recent years (being there for Belle after she split up from Tom King notwithstanding), but Ross doesn’t appeared to have mellowed over the years. Indeed, if his entrance in last night’s episode is anything to go by, his blood runs hotter than ever.
A rekindled romance between Charity and Ross could bring about a resurgence of the Charity Dingle of yore, which is never a bad thing.
Charity deserves better than Mack
Mack somehow managed to survive his affair with Chloe and even his fathering a secret love child. Charity was furious when she found out, but it didn’t last – and she ultimately took Mack back.
With Chloe now gone, Charity seems to have forgiven his fling, and their marriage remains as solid as ever. But is Mack really the best that Charity can do?
We would argue not – Charity Dingle deserves better than lying, cheating, bungling Mack Boyd…
Ross doesn’t have to be endgame for Charity (and some fans are still hoping for a reunion with Vanessa), but if he finally inspires her to get rid of Mack then we won’t be complaining, for one.
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