Emmerdale viewers were finally relieved of their suspense as the man held hostage in an abandoned farmhouse was revealed during Monday’s episode – but many were left disappointed.

Last week, viewers learned that Cain (Jeff Hordley) and Caleb (William Ash) had locked someone up in an abandoned farmhouse after taking a mysterious trip. 

Just seconds into the instalment, it emerged actor Danny Miller, 32, had reprised his role as Aaron Dingle after being snatched from Italy for his own protection. 

The character seen sitting in a dark room with his hands bound together with rope and his hood up over his head, having been brought back to Yorkshire after picking a fight with the mafia while he was away – and he’s back home for good.

Cain and Caleb had previously left the village in a hurry and claimed they were working on a car consignment deal in Holland, but Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) appeared unconvinced by the story.

He’s back: Emmerdale viewers were finally relieved of their suspense as the man held hostage in an abandoned farmhouse was revealed as Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) on Monday

Prisoner: Last week, viewers learned that Cain (Jeff Hordley, left) and Caleb (William Ash) had locked someone up in an abandoned farmhouse after taking a mysterious trip

And in Friday’s episode, she further suspected Cain was lying when Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) revealed he knew nothing about the deal.

The drama-packed show saw Moira discover who her husband Cain and his half-brother Caleb had locked in the abandoned farmhouse, with viewers finding out this week. 

Aaron was last seen on the soap a year ago when he left the village after his younger sister Liv was killed in a storm.

His mother Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) did not support her grieving son at the time as she was busy cheating on Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) with businessman Al Chapman.

Despite Aaron needing the support of his mum, she sent him packing off to Italy with his boyfriend Marco.

But it seems there is still more to the tale, with Aaron raging and tied up in the barn, and Moira demanding answers from Cain.

Aaron’s return divided viewer opinion, with some soap fans baffled by what was unfolding on their screens while others were delighted to see him. 

Taking to Twitter, someone wrote: ‘Can someone explain what’s going on with Aaron?? Remember him leaving the village so why’s he linked to gangsters in Italy and whys Cain kidnapped him …very confused tonight??????? Please someone explain???’

Plot: Cain (Jeff Hordley, left) and Caleb (William Ash, right) snatched Aaron from Italy after he picked a fight with the mafia

Views: Aaron’s return divided viewer opinion, with some soap fans baffled by what was unfolding on their screens while others were delighted to see him

Someone else asked: ‘When did Aaron get involved with the Italian mafia?’

Another viewer posted: ‘I’m not sure what this twist in #Emmerdale is for? Why is Aaron back? Why is he locked away like a prisoner?’

While someone else exclaimed: ‘Aaron being back with a pathetic story what a let down Hopefully it’s a temporary stop.’

Another viewer commented: ‘Big disappointed it’s Aaron, we are in for lots of scenes with him crying now.’

Someone else wrote: ‘I’m glad Aaron is back but it’s a ridiculous storyline #Emmerdale,’ while another viewer tweeted: ‘Give out all yee like about the storyline – I’m just delighted to have Aaron back, and of course it means more Cain scenes.

One other person shared: ‘Never been more happy, the boy is BACK @DannyBMiller. Welcome home Aaron back where you belong #emmerdale.’

Aaron made a brief return to Emmerdale for the 50th anniversary before making a quick exit.

But former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! winner Danny has been in talks with soap bosses to make a comeback since January this year.

Danny told The Sun: ‘Aaron’s a lot more mature now, and that’s obviously myself too as an actor and a person.

‘When Jane [Hudson] and Laura [Shaw] had pitched the idea for me to come back I was over the moon.

‘I was so excited but I had to keep it quiet from the beginning of the year. It’s been months of not being able to tell people. 

‘I’ve relocated and moved my family here and some of my closest friends and family don’t know so it’s been hard to do. But with the respect and the appreciation to the show, I wanted to keep that secret.’

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.