Emmerdale to revisit Manpreet and Ross’s romantic chemistry

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has revealed plans for the show to explore Manpreet Sharma and Ross Barton’s unexpected connection again.

The two characters had a brief fling last year, which ultimately led to Ross missing out on another chance with on-off girlfriend Steph Miligan after he lied about what had happened.

Since then, Ross has pursued a casual relationship with Laurel Thomas, who also recently cut ties with him.

Speaking exclusively to Inside Soap about Ross and Manpreet’s history, Rebecca laughed: “Do you know what? I think they both get what they want from their situationship, you know? It’s a bit of fun and a bit of company, so why not?

“They’re two single consenting adults. I just don’t think they really need to explain themselves because they’re free to do what they want, aren’t they? It’s just a little bit of fun. I quite like the fact that it could be revisited every so often.”

She continued: “It’s quite a cheeky and flirtatious relationship. It’s all very transparent with no strings attached, which I think is quite fun, really. It’s quite unusual for a woman to be free like that, but why not?

“There is going to be another dalliance with Ross, but one of them has an agenda!”

Rebecca went on to praise Michael Parr, who reprised his role as Ross in 2024 after six years away from the show.

She enthused: “Mike is great to act with and we get on very well, so I’m very happy with that. Mike left Emmerdale when I joined – we just missed each other, so when he came back, I didn’t know him at all.

“But he’s very easy to get on with and he’s very good creatively. We both like to play around with the scenes a little bit and try different things. It’s always fun, it’s always novel, it’s never the same. So I think in that respect, we’re quite compatible.”