Graham Foster has made a sensational return to Emmerdale six years after viewers believed he had been killed off in a dramatic whodunnit storyline, and fans have been left divided.
Tuesday evening's episode delivered a jaw-dropping cliffhanger as the character, portrayed by Andrew Scarborough, finally revealed himself to Kim Tate and Joe Tate at Home Farm.
The timing proved particularly ironic, with Kim having just declined Joe's offer to replace her deceased horse Ice, remarking that the dead cannot be brought back to life.
Moments later, Graham emerged from the shadows to prove her spectacularly wrong.
Emmerdale fans have been left divided over Graham's return from the dead
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Speaking in his distinctive voice, he told Kim "that's where she was wrong" as both she and Joe stared at him in utter disbelief.
The episode concluded at that precise moment, leaving audiences desperate to witness the fallout.
Many viewers describing the scene as "ridiculous" yet others also labelled it thoroughly entertaining.
One fan posted online: "I did love Graham's entrance to Home Farm. It was just ridiculous, but then the whole thing is! Great TV."
Emmerdale character Graham Foster made a 'return from the dead'
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Another agreed: "It is ridiculous! But I'm still excited to see the reactions tomorrow morning, so I guess it's working."
The dramatic reveal has generated considerable excitement across social media platforms, with audiences eager to see how Kim and Joe process the shocking news.
A fourth viewer commented: "Totally ridiculous but in the best way, can't wait to see the reactions."
Another wrote: "Catching up on #Emmerdale and Graham LOOOOL ffs getting too much this."
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"Think I’m the only person who thinks Graham’s return is overrated?" another complained.
The resurrection has also sparked widespread speculation that Graham's storyline could ultimately lead to Kim Tate's demise.
Fans have long anticipated that Kim might meet a dramatic end, and Graham's unexpected reappearance has intensified such theories.
"Graham's revenge could be the storyline for Kim's death," suggested one fan on Reddit, while another simply added: "Kim might be dead soon…"
On X, viewers have been pondering whether the confrontation could turn deadly, with one writing: "I can't wait for Kim and Graham to come face to face, will it end in murder?"
The history between the pair remains fraught, given that Kim previously paid Al Chapman to have Graham killed.
Neither ITV nor actress Claire King has confirmed any plans for Kim to depart the long-running soap.
Andrew Scarborough has spoken about his emotional return to the Yorkshire-based drama following his character's apparent death in 2020.
The actor admitted the experience moved him deeply, saying: "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."