Emmerdale viewers are still reeling from the explosive twist linking newcomer Kev Townsend to long-standing favourite Lewis Barton — and now Lewis actor Bradley Riches has stepped into the chaos, teasing that the story may be even more complicated than fans think.

The reveal came after Kev (Chris Coghill), Robert Sugden’s former prison husband, continued manipulating those around him in an effort to sabotage Robert’s rekindled romance with Aaron Dingle. His lies about a terminal illness were only the beginning; this week, he dropped a far bigger revelation.

Kev’s Secret Son — and the Shocking Theory

In a tense moment at the café, Kev confided in Liam Cavanagh that he has a son he’s never met, born from a one-night stand with a barmaid named Emma. It didn’t take viewers long to connect the dots: Emma Barton was a central part of the Barton family tragedy — and Kev might be Lewis’s biological father.

Fans immediately flooded social media with theories, charts, and frantic speculation about what this means for Lewis, who has already been struggling with sensory overload, anxiety, and a deep desire to belong.

Bradley Riches Stirs the Pot

Sensing the fan frenzy, Riches took to Instagram and posted a selfie with co-star Chris Coghill, cheekily acknowledging the speculation.

“Lewis and Kev just having a moment… while you guys are creating theories and drawing family trees in the group chat,” he wrote.

Then came the kicker:
“What happens next? Who knows… Will everything be what it seems?”

The cryptic tease has only intensified theories that the truth about Lewis’s parentage may not be straightforward — or that Kev might be manipulating this revelation as much as he has manipulated everything else.

 

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Kev’s Troubles Are Just Beginning

Next week’s episodes raise the stakes even further. After everything Kev has done, Robert and Aaron decide they’ve had enough — and team up to remove him from their lives for good.

The couple devises a strategy to have Kev questioned at Hotten Police Station, linking him to a past armed robbery. It’s risky, morally grey, and exactly the kind of desperate gamble Robron fans would expect.

Our Emmerdale insider explains:

“Robert and Aaron are playing a very dangerous game. They’re intent on banishing Kev from the village, so they come up with a scheme that results in Kev being hauled in for questioning about the robbery he committed. If DS Carter can nail him, then Robert and Aaron will be over the moon — as will fans of the couple.”

What Does This Mean for Lewis?

As Kev faces potential arrest, Lewis’s future becomes even more uncertain. If the paternity claim is true, he could be dragged into a volatile emotional storyline involving identity, abandonment, and the shock of discovering a parent he never knew.

If it’s false, the fallout could be even worse — leaving Lewis betrayed at a moment when he is at his most vulnerable.