ITV Emmerdale fans were stunned after the shock return of a major character thought to be long dead.

Graham Foster, played by actor Andrew Scarborough, returned to the ITV soap after he seemingly died in a whodunnit mystery back in 2020. Joe and Kim Tate were discussing the death of their beloved horse Ice, when Graham dramatically revealed himself to them.

Kim said: “I shared some wonderful years with Ice, he’s a really happy memory but he’s gone. I don’t believe you can bring the dead back to life.”

Then, stepping from outside the shadows, the skulking Graham muttered: “That, Kim, is where you are so…wrong.” Viewers were delighted to see Graham back after tonight’s episode.

Taking to X, @HasanHussain777 said: “Looks like people can come back from the dead then….Kim and Joe certainly weren’t expecting to see Graham.”

@AnnyTrish said: “Loved that ending! Really didn’t expect Graham to walk in then, Kim’s face.” @megssoro said: “That ending scene should be submitted to BAFTA. Bravo all involved.”

@tinyconroy28 said: Tonight’s ending was simply immaculate writing, the dramatic opera music just made it @BenoitBlancFan said: “The way that Graham was just waiting around the corner to say something cool.”

@jrocksy said: “Now that is an entrance. Talk about a great line to walk in on.”

@mikepriestley13 said: “What an ending to the episode. Graham showing up at home farm infront of Kim and Joe.” @topgooner100 said: “Ooohhh what an ending their faces.”