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Why did Adam Barton leave Emmerdale? Is he coming back?

Emmerdale character Adam Barton was a firm favourite on the ITV soap - but why did he leave the Dales? And is a comeback on the cards?

Adam exited the Dales in 2018 after he confessed to the murder of Emma Barton – a crime his mother, Moira, actually committed. Moira could even be set for life-changing surgery soon following her brain tumour diagnosis, but will Adam make a comeback to help his mum? “It was such a big part of my life and being able to work with some of my close friends who I’m still in touch with today, that was such a fun job,” Adam reflected.

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