Emmerdale fans are convinced Maya Stepney could appear in the Yorkshire dales in upcoming scenes, following a surprise mention in tonight's episode.
The disgraced school teacher, played by Louisa Clein, left the village after her affair with schoolboy Jacob Gallagher. On tonight's episode, Leanna Cavanagh brought Maya into the conversation, as she grilled her father about his taste in women.
Upset about his relationship with Leyla, Leanna admitted the backlash from Maya's affair had impacted her deeply. She said: "Do you ever consider how much stick I got from being practically related to Maya?" Watching from home, viewers suspected the mention was a subtle hint a return could be on the cards, as they predicted an unlikely comeback.
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