Michael Parr speaks out over Ross Barton exit

Emmerdale star Michael Parr speaks out over Ross Barton's exit and whether he'll return

"I feel like I'm breaking up with Emmerdale!"

Emmerdale star Michael Parr has opened up over his departure from the show, revealing that he'd like to return as Ross Barton in the future.

The actor's five-year stint in the role comes to an end next Friday (November 2) as Ross decides to rebuild his life away from the village.

Spoiler pictures for next week show Ross saying an emotional goodbye to his loved ones before leaving in a taxi, confirming that the door has been left open for a future comeback.
Speaking about his exit, Michael explained: "It's a mixed bag of anxiety, and happiness because there are other avenues that I want to explore. It sounds like a cliché, but I feel like I'm breaking up with Emmerdale and it's very sad!

"So it's sad ultimately but it's definitely the right decision for me at this time in my life. I'm flying to LA and I've got a few other friends out there. Adam Fielding, who played Kirin, is out there so we're going together.

"We're both going to live the American dream – until our money runs out!"
Asked whether he'd come back further on down the line, he replied: "Absolutely. I've had the best five years here. The opportunities that this job has given me to see the world, and help friends and family, have been amazing.

"I'm going to take the plunge and become a desperate dole-y actor again but hopefully I can come back and do a little bit more.

"If I get killed off-screen, you'll know I've annoyed somebody somewhere!"

Upcoming episodes see Ross planning to leave with Rebecca White, who later gets second thoughts when her plans to take Seb spark a backlash from Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle.

With Rebecca dithering over her future, Ross prepares to go without her – but could she change her mind at the eleventh hour?