EMMERDALE fans have worked out the chilling reason for Ross Barton's return to the hit show. Earlier today, it was revealed that TV heartthrob Micheal Parr would be returning to the popular role that threw him into the spotlight. He will be back on-screens once again as bad boy Ross but some fans think they have worked out the sinister reason he is back.

Amid a heartbreaking time for his aunt Moira Dingle in the Dales after discovering her brain tumour, some viewers think that Ross' return could mean certain death for her charachter. They have predicted that Ross could be back in town to say his goodbyes to Moira at her FUNERAL . Speculation is now rife that Moira's health could take a deadly twist forcing Ross back to the Dales in order to say goodbye to her and pay his respects one final time.

Read More on Emmerdale One fan declared: "Oh no Ross is there for Moira's funeral ." Another asked: "Is Moira going to die and if so will Ross make a comeback permanently?" But someone else suggested there would be more to the story as they penned online: "I know Ross and Moira were on good terms when he left but I really can’t see him caring about her enough to visit her when she’s sick like..

.there’s gotta be another reason he’d be back." Actor Michael, who first joined Emmerdale in 2013, became a fan favourite for his portrayal of the complex-but-charismatic Ross and will reappear on screen later this year.

Most read in Soaps Michael said: "I’m over the moon to be returni.