Fans of Emmerdale have predicted the shock return of a long-absent character following Cathy’s forthcoming exit from the village. But who could be back to the Dales as Cathy leaves?
Last night’s episode of the soap opera (April 28) saw Cathy make the decision to leave the village in search of peace and calm. As the episode began, she was missing after walking out into the night.
Cathy eyes Emmerdale exit
Cathy returned, but told Brenda and dad Bob that she had no intention of sticking around. Explaining the severity of her premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms, she said that she felt as though she were always on display, with people waiting for her to explode again.
Worse, due to having missed so much work because of her declining mental health, she was to be held back a year from school. This led Cathy to feel as though she desperately needed to get away.
She told Bob and Brenda that she wanted to leave – to go and stay with brother Scott Windsor at his home in the Lakes. Some fans wondered whether this meant that Scott might be returning to the soap.
Fans predict Scott Windsor’s return to Emmerdale
Writing on social media as the episode aired, some fans mooted the possibility of Scott’s return to the soap.
“Cathy will return with Scott in a few months,” wrote one fan.
Cathy will return with scott in a few months #emmerdale
— pete leo (@homebrew19721) April 28, 2023
“Scott Windsor to return, let’s hope he slaps Bob,” said another.
Scott windsor to return lets hope he slaps bob #Emmerdale
— pnejonno21 OBE (@MickJohnPNEFC) April 27, 2023
“I really hope Cathy’s gone to visit her big brother Scott, and he’ll come back with Cathy and potentially Jean,” a third wrote. This fan also teased some possible family dynamics with Bob, Brenda and Wendy.
I really hope Cathy’s gone to visit her big brother Scott, and he’ll come back with Cathy and potentially Jean.
Be interesting to show her family support other then Dad trying with Bullying Brenda and Wendy.
Let’s not forget Scott survived his first 20-ish years with Viv.
— Elizabeth Lansley (@eplansley) April 28, 2023
If the fans are correct, then Emmerdale could be setting up a potential return for Cathy’s big brother, Scott. But who exactly is Scott Windsor?
Who was Scott Windsor on Emmerdale?
Scott Windsor is Cathy and Heath’s half-brother, the son of their mum, Viv Windsor. Scott appeared on the soap from 1996 – 2007, with a two-year break in-between where he left and joined the army. In addition to Cathy and Heath, he shares a half-sister in Donna Windsor and an adoptive one in Kelly Windsor.
He was originally played by Toby Cockerell before Ben Freeman took over the role in 1998. After a disastrous relationship with Debbie Dingle, Scott left the village in 2007, having attempted to con Rodney Blackstock.
Emmerdale bosses have confirmed that Cathy’s exit from the village isn’t permanent. So will she be bringing her big brother back with her?
Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale this year?
Emmerdale usually airs on weekdays at 7:30pm, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.
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