Emmerdale viewers were quick to take to social media on Tuesday night to discuss Graham Foster's dramatic and unexpected return to the ITV soap, with many fans labelling the comeback scene as both "brilliant" and "ridiculous". The character, played by actor Andrew Scarborough, finally revealed his true fate to Kim Tate and Joe Tate in a cliffhanger ending that has left audiences eagerly anticipating the next episode.
Graham Foster's Shocking Comeback
In a twist that has captivated Emmerdale fans, Graham Foster made a surprise reappearance during Tuesday's episode, walking into Home Farm very much alive despite having been killed off in a whodunnit storyline six years ago. The scene unfolded as Kim Tate made a humorous comment about the dead staying dead, only for Graham to enter and declare in his distinctive voice, "that's where she was wrong".
Viewer Reactions and Comments
Fans were unanimous in their response to the dramatic return, with many taking to online platforms to share their thoughts. One viewer expressed their delight, stating: "I did love Graham’s entrance to Home Farm. It was just ridiculous, but then the whole thing is! Great TV." Another fan echoed this sentiment, commenting: "It is ridiculous! But I’m still excited to see the reactions tomorrow morning, so I guess it’s working."
A third viewer praised the execution of the scene, saying: "Graham being like ta-dah was so good, the looks on their faces, THAT is the way to bring someone back from the dead after six years." Meanwhile, a fourth fan summarised the general consensus: "Totally ridiculous but in the best way, can't wait to see the reactions."
Background and Character History
Graham Foster was originally killed off in 2020, with Kim Tate being one of the suspects in the murder mystery that surrounded his death. Joe Tate had left the village by that point but has since returned, previously expressing grief over the loss of his father figure. Tuesday's episode marked a significant moment as both characters discovered that Graham had faked his death, leaving them utterly stunned as the episode concluded.
Actor Andrew Scarborough's Perspective
Andrew Scarborough, who portrays Graham Foster, has spoken about his return to the popular soap opera after being absent since his character's apparent death. The actor revealed how Kim and Joe might respond to the bombshell revelation, suggesting: "If Kim Tate can forgive Joe for harvesting an organ she can forgive Graham for coming back from the dead. And if he helps matters by proving himself by fixing some things for them, they will appreciate his skills and his loyalty. But it might take some months."
Scarborough also expressed his personal joy at returning to the show, stating: "I didn't realise how much I missed it. I came back and I shed a few tears. As it was really lovely to be back. What really sparked me off was when I worked with Harvey, who plays Leo, because I did my last scene with him. He came on set, and he's now grown up, and he gave me a massive hug and I was just like, Oh, God, it was really lovely. I have loved seeing everyone again."
What Happens Next?
Fans will need to tune into Wednesday's episode to discover how Kim and Joe Tate react to Graham's return and the revelation that his death was fabricated. The dramatic cliffhanger has generated significant buzz among viewers, with many expressing excitement about the upcoming developments in this storyline.
Emmerdale continues to air weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and is available for streaming on ITVX.
