EMMERDALE fans have “worked out” the identity of Lewis Barton’s kidnapper.

Viewers went into meltdown when the fan favourite character, played by actor , 24, made a shock comeback to the soap – but things are set to take a turn.

NINTCHDBPICT001084666777Fans have worked out who kidnaps Lewis Barton on Emmerdale Credit: ITV NINTCHDBPICT001084666831Emmerdale spoilers show Bradley being bundled into a van Credit: ITV

have revealed that next week Lewis will be snatched and bundled into a white van by two masked men.

It comes after his partner Vinny Dingle surprises him with a holiday to Madeira.

However, Lewis declines the kind offer, as the thought of the trip triggers his anxiety.

However, after a change of heart, following a conversation with his brother Ross Barton, he races to the airport to join Vinny.

NINTCHDBPICT001084666846Vinny asks Lewis to go on holiday with him Credit: ITV NINTCHDBPICT001034742161Fans are convinced Lewis’ dad Kev is behind the kidnapping Credit: ITV

However, as he gets ready to leave for the airport the white van and the masked men appear.

After this Emmerdale tease was released, fans went into overdrive trying to workout who is behind the kidnap plot.

One name kept coming up – they all think it is Lewis’ dad Kev Townsend.

Taking to social media, one fan said: “Watch out, Lewis! Daddy’s home!”

NINTCHDBPICT001028534715Actor Bradley Riches joined Emmerdale last yearCredit: Refer to source

Another agreed and said: “It’s daddy Kev!”

While this one commented: “If the person kidnapping Lewis when the van pulls up next Friday is not Kev, I will eat a hat!”

A fourth added: “It’s defo Kev behind the kidnap! I just know it!”

Meanwhile, Lewis actor Bradley announced in March .

The actor thrilled fans when he joined the ITV show last year as the son of late killer Emma Barton.

During his time off from Emmerdale, he , and .

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