Emmerdale star Steve Halliwell will make his return to the beloved soap after a six month break.
The Zak Dingle actor, 65, has been spotted filming on set ahead of the character’s return to the popular television show.
Steve took six months off of working on the ITV programme after a heart operation.
Fans will be thrilled to know that the actor is doing well and filming has begun for the beloved characters comeback.
Soap bosses were reportedly waiting for the right time for him to come back and didn’t want his return to come amid the Graham Foster murder drama.
Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell has been seen filming scenes as Zak Dingle again (Image: Andrew Boyce)
A source told The Sun Online: “Steve’s back on set and is already filming scenes for Zak’s return to the show.
“He was off screen for a break, but it was mainly as Zak wasn’t involved in the Who Shot Graham storyline.
“But fans will have missed him – he’s a show legend after all – and he’ll be back on their screens in a few weeks time.
Steve has been away from the show for six months (Image: ITV)
“He’s having a great time back on set and everyone was really pleased to see him at work.”
Steve was allegedly rushed to hospital in September 2018 for a heart operation.
While he had a pacemaker fitted, fans noticed his absence from the show which sparked speculation about where he’d gone.
The actor has started filming for his comeback (Image: SHARED CONTENT UNIT)
After playing Zak since 1994, he’s the soaps longest serving cast member.
We can’t wait to have him back on our screens for Emmerdale.
Emmerdale continues on Monday at 7pm on ITV
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
