👀 Strictly star Lewis Cope just dropped a major hint about returning as Nicky Miligan

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has left Emmerdale fans buzzing after dropping a tantalising hint about a possible return to the Dales — and his three-word response has everyone talking.

Lewis Cope Dazzles on the Dance Floor

It’s been a standout season for Lewis Cope on Strictly, where his charisma and sharp footwork have impressed judges and audiences alike. Dancing alongside professional partner Katya Jones, Cope even scored a perfect 10 during Movie Week, earning him a wave of praise from fans who have followed his career from the Emmerdale set to the ballroom stage.

But while Lewis is thriving in sequins and spotlight, fans haven’t forgotten his darkly charming alter ego — Emmerdale’s Nicky Miligan.

Nicky Miligan’s Dramatic Exit

Nicky made his Emmerdale debut in late 2022 as Gabby Thomas’s new nanny, a seemingly kind and caring presence in Home Farm. But his real identity was soon exposed — he was Caleb Miligan’s secret son, sent to help bring down Kim Tate’s empire from within.

After months of deceit, manipulation, and betrayal, Nicky’s façade crumbled. Eventually, he left the village with his boyfriend Suni Sharma after discovering that even those closest to him had been keeping life-altering secrets.

Now, more than a year later, fans are eager to know if Nicky could ever return — and Cope’s latest comments suggest the door is far from closed.

“Never Say Never”

Speaking to RadioTimes.com at the Pride of Britain Awards, Cope was full of affection for his time in the ITV soap. “Nicky can come back at any point,” he said. “His family is still in there. It was a brilliant, brilliant job for me. I loved being there — everyone’s so lovely and they’ve been so supportive of this [Strictly] as well.”

Pressed further on whether he would consider reprising the role, Cope simply smiled and delivered three words that sent fans into overdrive: “Never say never.”

Could Nicky Return to the Dales?

With Caleb still entrenched in village drama and new tensions brewing among the Miligans, there’s plenty of space for Nicky to make a dramatic return. Whether as a reformed son, a vengeful schemer, or a man caught between old loyalties and new love, his comeback could reignite family feuds — and perhaps even shake Kim Tate’s world all over again.

For now, Lewis Cope’s focus remains on Strictly, where his performances continue to shine. But if his words are anything to go by, Emmerdale fans shouldn’t rule out another twist for Nicky Miligan just yet.