Emmerdale newcomer Jay Kontzle predicts shock friendship for Billy Fletcher and Aaron Dingle

Emmerdale newcomer Jay Kontzle predicts shock friendship for Billy Fletcher and Aaron Dingle

"I think Billy deserves a second chance."

Emmerdale's newcomer Jay Kontzle has revealed that a friendship could develop between his character Billy Fletcher and Danny Miller's character Aaron Dingle.

The Billy actor has just made his first appearance for the soap's hour-long Christmas episode.

His unexpected arrival in the village, after being newly released from the jail, saw him interrupting Jessie and Marlon's wedding party – and Aaron wasn't pleased to see the new visitor.
Viewers tuning in to last night's episode (December 26) noticed that Billy had been been beaten up, with many pointing the finger at Aaron for his injuries.

But despite all the speculation so far, Jay's revealing that he actually thinks his character and Aaron could potentially become friends.
He said: "Aaron hates Billy. He really does hate him. Billy was one of Jason's henchman in jail and beat him up to avoid being bullied by Jason himself. Aaron's really really stressed out by that and just wants Billy to get out of the village and get out of his life."

He continued: "But I think that they could become friends because they actually have a lot in common. I think Billy deserves a second chance. We'll have to wait and see what happens."

Jay has also shared his excitement to joining the Emmerdale cast, calling it "amazing".

He said: "It is amazing. It's great. It's a life change - a complete switch in profession. My character has a hefty role which has kept me busy - there's a lot for me to do be doing.

"Everyone in the Emmerdale team - from cast to crew - is so nice, easy to work with and have been really welcoming so it's been a great start so far."