Emmerdale killer returns in major twist as car accident causes chaos

Ella Forster makes a shock return to Emmerdale next week.

The mystery character, played Paula Lane, rocked up in the Dales earlier this year and it didn’t take fans long to work out that she was harbouring a big secret, with viewers wasting little time in trying to guess what it is.

With theories circulating online, many speculated that she was a friend of serial killer Meena Jutla’s (Paige Sandhu) and audiences were eager to find out what Ella was hiding.

The truth finally coming to light and it was revealed that Ella killed her best friend when she was 11 years old and subsequently went to prison.

In the years since she had moved from place to place, always having to move on when someone inevitably found out about her past.

Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) was in a relationship with Ella at the time and was appalled to discover the truth, particularly given that he knows what it’s like to lose a child after Meena murdered his beloved Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger).

He put Ella in her car and ordered her to leave the village, leaving fans curious to know if this was the last we’d see of Ella. However, Emmerdale spoilers have confirmed that Ella will be back in scenes set to air next week.

Manpreet Sharma (Rebeca Sarker) encourages Liam to rekindle things with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) when he resigns himself to remaining single.

The next day, a mysterious figure watches on. Later, Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley)realises there’s an intruder - it’s Ella.

Fragile Ella admits she is back to collect the rest of her things. As Ella leaves, Mandy is conflicted. Before long, Sam Dingle (James Hooton) calls the ambulance service to alert them to a crash on a country road involving Ella’s car. Is she ok?

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm