Emmerdale fans received a shock this week when a major connection came to light. Kev revealed that he has a son. The clues pointed straight to Lewis Barton. Viewers were stunned, and the actor behind Lewis quickly shared his reaction online. The twist now stands as one of the most dramatic reveals in the current storyline.

Kev Confesses He Is Lewis’s Father

Lewis Barton, played by Bradley Riches, joined the soap earlier this year. He arrived as the long lost son of Emma Barton and half brother of Ross Barton. He spent his early life in adoption and hoped to learn the truth about his birth mother. His letter to Moira brought him to the village and eventually led him to uncover Emma’s real fate. Despite heartbreak and tension, he settled into life in the Dales. He moved in with Ross and Vinnie and started working at the cafe for Nicola King.

Everything changed in the latest episode. As Robert finally opened up about his prison experience and his troubled bond with Kev, another secret surfaced. Kev revealed to Liam that he had lied about being terminally ill. He also lied about never having children. Quietly and with clear shame, he confessed that he does have a son. The child came from a one night encounter with a barmaid in Leeds. That woman was Emma. She gave the baby up for adoption before her death. At that very moment, Lewis was standing nearby cleaning a table, unaware of the truth unfolding around him.

Bradley Riches Shares His Reaction

Fans rushed to social media, but Bradley Riches reacted right along with them. The actor posted a picture of Lewis on his Instagram story while watching the episode. He added wide eyed and shocked face emojis, hinting at the scale of the twist. He told viewers to keep watching to find out what happens next. He also included a link encouraging fans to vote for him at the TV Choice Awards where he is nominated for Best Soap Newcomer.

Viewer Reactions To The Twist

The audience was immediately divided. One viewer said the storyline felt cruel because Lewis’s biological parents turned out to be Emma and Kev. Another fan called the reveal genius and praised the writing. Others admitted they expected Kev to be connected to Celia instead. The reveal caught them completely off guard.

The truth about Lewis’s parentage is set to fuel the next wave of drama in the village. More emotional confrontations and deeper secrets are on the horizon.