Adam Barton (Emmerdale)
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Adam Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, portrayed by Adam Thomas. The character first appeared during the episode broadcast on 17 July 2009, after the character and Thomas's role were announced alongside that other Barton family characters in May 2009. Thomas called Adam "a family man." Thomas decided to leave the show after seven years following a break from acting in 2016 to participate in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Adam's departure was announced on 22 June 2017, with the episode airing on 2 January 2018.
Storylines featuring Adam have included: a
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Towards the end of 2009, Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) starts flirting with Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller) and it looks like a relationship is brewing. At first, Adam isn't keen but comes around, making friends with Aaron. When Aaron suddenly starts playing hard to get with Holly, Adam questions it, but Aaron says it's all part of the plan. However, everything slots into place when the boys and Holly go on a "lads" night out. When Aaron and Adam are on their way back, they are involved in a car crash and Aaron cuts his head. As Adam is checking it out, Aaron leans in for a kiss.[1] Adam is horrified and pulls away, questioning Aaron's sexuality, but Aaron convinces him that it's all in his head. Not completely convinced, he tells Holly after realizing that she has slept with Aaron, but his parents insist he drops it when Holly, refusing to believe Adam, gets annoyed with him. Aaron watches jealously as Adam gets closer to Scarlett Nicholls (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) and starts dating her.
In early 2010, Adam is still convinced that Aaron is gay but leaves Aaron alone as he learns that Hannah is being bullied, but is confused about why
In April, Adam witnesses Aaron kissing his secret boyfriend, Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock), but tells Aaron that he'll still be his mate, regardless of his sexuality, and keep his relationship secret. On his birthday, Adam and others at The Woolpack see Aaron punch Jackson, after Aaron thinks he's flirting with him in public, resulting in Aaron being arrested. When released, Aaron decides he can no longer risk people finding out he's gay and attempts suicide in the garage. When Adam and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) discover him, they save him but Aaron reveals that he wishes he had died.
Adam and his whole family struggle to come to terms with his sister Holly's
Scarlett notices that Adam has less and less time for her, ignoring her phone calls and text messages. This decline in their relationship culminates in Adam kissing
Adam falls to pieces after the death of John, blaming Cain for his death, believing that if Cain had not seduced Moira, his parents would have never split and had to go on the romantic break, resulting in John's death. Adam then set fire to the Dingle Automotors Garage, trapping Cain inside, then saving him. Adam confides in Aaron. Seeing Adam's pain at the grieving of John, Aaron tells the police he started the fire. Missing court, Adam helps Aaron escape to France with
In August 2014, Adam is shocked as Aaron returns two years later and is ready to cover for Adam, following events of the fire at the garage. Aaron confesses to arson for Adam, but Adam later clears his name and spends a while in prison. During his time there, Adam suffers a beating, but recovers in hospital and is later released from prison. Adam and Aaron set up a small scrapyard business nearby.
In January 2016, Vanessa takes another DNA test to see if Adam really is the father of Johnny (Vanessa's baby), after she finds a birthmark which the midwife says that it is perfectly normal for a mixed-race baby to have. The DNA test reveals that Kirin is actually the father. When Vanessa breaks the news to Adam, he is devastated and attacks Kirin's father after he learns that it was him that switched the DNA results. Vanessa gives Adam some time alone with Johnny, but Adam takes off with him and hides in a hotel. Victoria talks Adam into returning Johnny to Vanessa before it gets serious. In February 2016, after learning that Aaron had been repeatedly raped at the hands of his father when he was younger, Adam is livid and offers to help Cain deal with Aaron's dad. After Aaron returns from giving evidence at the police station, he hugs him and apologizes for not being there for him.
In March 2016, Adam left shocked to found out that Holly returned to the village after 4 years away. A month later, Adam supports Aaron through the court case where Gordon is found guilty and sent to prison. A few weeks later, Adam celebrates with the rest of the family when Aaron gets his deed poll letter officially declaring him as a Dingle.
In September 2016, Adam is heartbroken by the sudden loss of his sister Holly, who died from a
Adam fights with Ross after he learns that he tried it on with Victoria. Victoria tries to break them up but ends up getting hurt. She is taken to the hospital where she tells a shocked Adam she might be pregnant. The test comes back negative, but Vic confides in Finn that she wants a baby and she's not sure how Adam feels. Later at Butlers, Victoria tells Adam she wants a baby and Adam concedes that if that is what she wants then they will start trying. The next day, Adam confides to Aaron his doubts about starting a family after his experience with Johnny. Aaron assures Adam he's already proven he'll be a great dad and offers to babysit for him anytime. Later, Ross apologizes to Vic and Adam for his earlier behaviour and they call a truce. Adam tells Moira that he and Victoria are trying to start a family and she is delighted.
In February 2017, Adam helps the Sugdens and the Dingles organize Robert and Aaron's impromptu wedding. The next day, Adam is gutted when Aaron is sent to prison for 12 months on a GBH charge. However, he is released two months later much to Adam's joy. That year, Victoria and Adam try to conceive a baby, but Victoria fails to get pregnant. Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) pays for a private fertility clinic, where it is revealed that Adam has zero sperm count. The couple is devastated and begin to fall out. Adam kisses Vanessa during a moment of weakness, leading to Victoria breaking up with him.
Casting
In May 2009, it was announced that Emmerdale's new series producer,
Jake Roche auditioned for the role of Adam, however, it was actor Adam Thomas who was eventually cast.[4] Speaking of his casting, Thomas said that "Adam's a family man... Whatever his dad says, he does. The whole family is really close. Even with his sisters, he's the middle child but he wants to be the older brother and look after them all."[5]
Development
Departure
In March 2017, it was reported that Thomas had decided to leave
Reception
For his portrayal of Adam, Thomas won the Best Soap Newcomer at the 2010 TV Choice Awards.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Aaron tries to kiss Adam – Emmerdale Spoiler – Soaps". Digital Spy. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ a b c Green, Kris (22 May 2009). "'Emmerdale' casts 'sexy' farming family". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ Green, Kris (12 June 2009). "Gavin Blyth (Series Producer, 'Emmerdale')". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ "Emmerdale star 'begged for a role'". Daily Mirror. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Adam Thomas (Adam Barton, 'Emmerdale') – Emmerdale Interview – Soaps". Digital Spy. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (30 March 2017). "Adam Thomas hits back at those Emmerdale exit rumours: 'Don't believe everything you read'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b c Dainty, Sophie (22 June 2017). "Emmerdale confirms that Adam Thomas IS leaving his role as Adam Barton". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ Love, Ryan (7 September 2010). "'Emmerdale' scoops three TV Choice awards". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 April 2012.