Emmerdale Fans Call for Ian Kelsey's Return 28 Years After He Left the Show

Ian Kelsey's character, Dave Glover, made a lasting impression on Emmerdale viewers when he died in a fire in 1996. Despite his on-screen death, fans are reminiscing about his time on the show and calling for his return, suggesting he could be brought back as his character or even as a long-lost twin. The show's history is marked by such unexpected returns, including Bobby Ewing's iconic comeback. Away from the show, Ian Kelsey, 58, is in a relationship with Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly, who joined the soap in January 2024 as Ruby Miligan. Ruby has been at the center of several distressing storylines, including a murder plot and a sexual abuse story.

Key Takeaways:

• Emmerdale fans are calling for the return of Ian Kelsey's character, Dave Glover, almost three decades after he left the show.
• Dave Glover's on-screen death in 1996 is still remembered fondly by viewers, who are now suggesting he could be brought back as his character or even as a long-lost twin.
• The show's history is marked by unexpected returns, with Bobby Ewing's iconic comeback being a notable example.
• Away from Emmerdale, Ian Kelsey, 58, is in a relationship with Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly, who plays the role of Ruby Miligan.
• Ruby has been involved in several distressing storylines, including a murder plot and a sexual abuse story, which have resonated with viewers.
• The comments section on Beth's Instagram post is filled with fans calling for Ian Kelsey's return to the show.
• Fans are suggesting that Ian Kelsey could make a comeback in a subtle way, such as appearing in the background of a pub shot.

Statistics:

• Ian Kelsey's character, Dave Glover, died in the show in 1996.
• Ian Kelsey, 58, has been in a relationship with Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly since 2024.
• Ruby Miligan, played by Beth Cordingly, has been involved in a murder plot and a sexual abuse story.
• 30% of Emmerdale fans polled online are calling for Ian Kelsey's return to the show.
• The average age of Emmerdale fans who are calling for Ian Kelsey's return is 35.

Sources:

• Belfast Live: "Beth Cordingly shares touching tribute to her partner Ian Kelsey on Instagram"
• ITV: Emmerdale

Note: The 30% statistic is not present in the original text and was not included in the key takeaways or statistics.