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  • Mike Parr shares dream casting hopes for Barton family – and we’d love to see it happen

    Mike Parr shares dream casting hopes for Barton family – and we’d love to see it happen

    Ross Barton and Emmerdale actor Mike Parr has shared some big wishes over who he’d loved to play Nana Barton.

    Nana Barton is a character that’s been mentioned a fair bit over the years but has never been seen on screen.

    But, if Mike could get his way, he’s revealed who he’d love to play the character.

    Ross was involved with Rebecca for a long time - did he snap when she dumped him? (Credit: ITV)
    ‘Bad boy’ Ross is back (Credit: ITV)

    Ross Barton’s return

    Ross recently returned to the Dales and soon got himself into quite some bother. This was shown when he started bare knuckle fighting against Billy.

    It seemed that Ross was in a rather dark place. He revealed that poor Rebecca had died a few months back (we’re still sobbing!)

    Since deciding to stay put in the village, Ross made a pass at Charity but was soon rejected. So, he then moved on to the next woman, soon sleeping with Steph in the barn (how glamorous!)

    With Ross sticking around, actor Mike Parr has now shared his hopes for a Barton family expansion. After all, the family did used to be rather prominent in the Dales back in the day.

    Sue Johnston serious
    Mike would love Sue to be cast on the soap (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Mike Parr reveals Nana Barton casting hopes

    Dreaming to meet the much talked about, never seen Nana Barton one day, Mike shared that he’d love to see Sue Johnston take on the role.

    Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media, Mike said: “There was this mythological character called Nana Barton and I would love it if Sue Johnston… It would be my dream to work with her after watching her for so many years on Brookside and the Royle Family and stuff.

    “I think she’s probably off busy getting offers left, right and centre, but if I could cast anybody to play a character that hasn’t been in the show yet… evil Nana Barton. Or maybe not. Maybe she’s lovely.” Could this happen one day?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

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  • As Ross embarks on new fling with Steph Miligan, Mike Parr confirms which Emmerdale woman was Ross’ ‘one true love’

    As Ross embarks on new fling with Steph Miligan, Mike Parr confirms which Emmerdale woman was Ross’ ‘one true love’

    Recent episodes of Emmerdale have seen Ross flirt with both Charity and Steph, but Mike Parr has revealed all on Ross’ love life.

    With Ross single and mourning the tragic death of his ex Rebecca, Mike has opened up about which former Dales woman was Ross’ ‘one true love.’

    Steph and Ross by a van in Emmerdale
    Ross has been flirting with Steph (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Ross’ love life

    Ross has been unlucky in love over the years, returning to the Dales with quite the tragic bombshell. He revealed to Charity that his ex partner Rebecca had died and Seb was now living with an aunt.

    With Ross now back in the village, he’s distracting himself from the grief it seems… turning his head to Charity. Seeing sense, Charity rejected Ross’ advances though. Fair play.

    But, now, he’s left Charity alone and in now flirting with newcomer Steph Miligan instead. The pair even ended up sleeping together in the barn. This happened despite Steph admitting that Ross isn’t the sort of guy she’d go for. We’re not sure we believe her…

    Emmerdale's Donna is talking to Ross
    Donna was Ross’ ‘one true love’ (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock)

    Mike Parr on Ross Barton’s ‘one true love’

    Spoilers for next week reveal that Ross is startled when Jade kidnaps April and takes her to a car park. It sends all sorts of bad memories rushing back for Ross as he remembers Donna’s death.

    And, Mike Parr has now confirmed that despite all these new romances and flings, it was Donna that ultimately won Ross’ heart.

    Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media, Mike shared: “That was his first experience with love.

    “When love is snatched away from you, you’re always going to glamorize it and think about what it could have been. But I think was probably the one he loved the most.”

    “Nobody lives up to Donna in his eyes.”

    Speaking about how Ross is haunted by Donna’s memory in the coming weeks as he’s taken back to the place of Donna’s death, Mike teased: “It’s hugely traumatic for him. It brings back the worst memories, you know, seeing somebody die, especially the first girl who has ever loved you and your first experience of love to fall off a roof chained to a paedophile. That’s a traumatic event for him.”

    Will Ross ever find a love like he had with Donna again?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

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