Last night (May 8), Emmerdale fans saw someone push Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) out of a window at Home Farm in a dramatic ‘whodunnit’ episode.
But in a blast from the past, the ITV soap welcomed back a character almost two decades after their first appearance.
Stephen Rahman-Hughes returned to our TV screens on Thursday as DS Vikesh Dasari and viewers were delighted to see him once more.
It looks like DS Dasari will now be investigating Joe’s incident in what won’t be his first case in the Yorkshire Dales-set programme.
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Stephen Rahman-Hughes returns to Emmerdale after 19 years
Stephen made his debut in 2006-2007 on Emmerdale and his character DS Dasari was the partner of DCI Grace Barraclough, who both investigated Tom King’s (Kenneth Farrington) murder.
But following his nine-month stint after Tom’s death around 19 years ago, yesterday evening, DS Dasari was originally called to the village as Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) reported Joe after discovering he caused his spiking and limo crash back in February.
In a post on Instagram, Stephen announced his comeback to his 14k followers with a series of photos from filming with the cast, and said: “From tonight’s episode I’ll be appearing on #emmerdale in a role I am reprising from 19 years ago. My second TV job appearing with the incredible @glynisbarber for those that may remember. Sadly Glynis was killed off and couldn’t return but I was invited to come back. I had the most fun I’ve had on a set in a long time. So much welcome back warmth from a superb cast. There’s a big crime to solve so watch and see the drama unravel. Xxx”
Commenting underneath this social media update, this person wrote: “So good having Dasari back! @emmerdale is definitely better with you onboard @stephenrahman_hughes.”
Another put: “Oh no, I missed it! Looks like you’re having fun! Haven’t seen Emmerdale ages, so think I will need to start watching again.”
One user shared: “Omg it was fab to see you tonight. Am watching you in Classic at the moment and then seeing you tonight. I met you in January 2007 at the Emmerdale Fan Club weekend & I had my photo with you. Will need to locate it. It’s sooooo good to see you back. Welcome back Xx”
Other fans who spotted the returning character said it was a “nice throwback”.
This person wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Bit of trivia today DS Vikesh Dasari from #ClassicEmmerdale investigating Tom king whodunnit made reappearance in today’s Joe Tate storyline, nice throw back.”
Someone added: “Glad to see #Emmerdale have brought back DS Vikesh Dasari.”
@emmerdale 1 shot filmed over 2 different days. 🎬 #Emmerdale #emmerdalemoments #emmerdaletok #behindthescenes #WhoPushedJoeTate ♬ original sound - Emmerdale
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Emmerdale isn’t the only soap Stephen has been in over the years, as he is also known for his role as Adam Bateman in EastEnders from 2018-2019, as reported by The Metro.
Adam was the local dentist in Walford and started a relationship with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton).
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However, he quickly started showing signs of being controlling and abusive, while also having an affair with Habiba Ahmed.
Adam’s exit from the BBC soap came after he had a showdown with Honey which resulted in him chipping a tooth.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX.
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