Emmerdale viewers believe a familiar face from the 2000s could soon return to the Dales — and his comeback might spell the end for villainous dealer Ray Walters (Joe Absolom).

Ray’s Reign of Terror

Since arriving earlier this year, Ray has become one of Emmerdale’s most despised villains. His manipulative control over April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) has taken a dark turn, forcing the teens into his drug-dealing network with the false promise of paying off a nonexistent “debt.”

Things escalated this week when April and Dylan tried to flee with Ray’s money, only for their plan to backfire. In Wednesday’s episode (October 29), Ray discovered their escape attempt and retaliated by threatening April’s family — even naming her little brother Leo (Harvey Rogerson) as a potential target.

Ray’s intimidation reached a chilling peak when he forced Dylan into his car and warned April that if she wanted her friend safe, she’d better do exactly as he says.

Fans Call for Justice — and a Familiar Hero

After months of tension, Emmerdale fans are demanding justice for April, and many think the person to deliver it could be none other than Scott Windsor (Ben Freeman).

Scott, the brother of April’s late mother Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth), was last seen in 2007 but has been mentioned several times in the years since. His return, fans argue, would not only make narrative sense — it would bring the Windsor family story full circle.

On social media, viewers flooded fan pages with their theories:

“This Ray story is doing my head in! Someone just kill him already,” one frustrated fan wrote.
Another added, “Scott Windsor return to do it?”
A third echoed, “Be good if Scott returned as he still has history with loads of people.”

Why Scott’s Return Makes Sense

Scott’s deep ties to the Windsor family — and his protective nature — make him the perfect person to confront Ray. With April in danger and Ray’s threats escalating, bringing Scott back could set up an explosive showdown that pays homage to the show’s long-term fans.

The timing also feels right. Emmerdale has been revisiting old storylines and legacies recently, and with April’s arc becoming one of the soap’s most talked-about plots, a Windsor family reunion could be the dramatic turning point viewers are craving.

What’s Next for Ray and April

As Ray continues to manipulate the teens, the situation grows more dangerous by the day. With his mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) secretly pulling the strings behind the operation, April and Dylan’s fates hang in the balance.

If fan theories are correct, Scott’s long-awaited return could bring a dose of poetic justice — saving his niece and finally ending Ray’s sinister control over the village.