Emmerdale spoilers: Who is Simon McManus? Where have you seen Liam Ainsworth before?
EMMERDALE’S Simon McManus plays a pivotal role in the ITV soap’s controversial acid attack storyline tonight - but where have you seen him before?
Emmerdale spoilers: Who is Simon McManus? Where have you seen Liam Ainsworth before?
Emmerdale: Graham catches Cain's drug dealer
Who is Simon McManus?
Simon McManus (played by Liam Ainsworth) is a drug dealer, who made his first appearance in Emmerdale in 2016.
He was a friend of Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and tried to sell her drugs when she was struggling with her recovery.
When Holly was unable to pay him for the gear he threatened her step-brother Kyle.
Emmerdale: Simon McManus first appeared in the soap in 2016
She then tried to set up a robbery at the Diddy Diner where she worked so he could take the money he was owed.
But Holly's plan went terribly wrong when her sister-in-law Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) turned up and Simon pinned her to the floor.
Why has Simon McManus returned?
Simon McManus has returned to Emmerdale village after Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) asked him to plant drugs on Joe Tate (Ned Porteous).
Emmerdale: Cain asked Simon to plant drugs on Joe Tate
Emmerdale: Debbie asks Simon to attack Joe but he throws acid at Ross Barton instead
Cain and his daughter (Charley Webb) planned to take revenge on the businessman after he destroyed the Dingle family home.
However, their plan failed when they were caught by Joe’s right-hand man Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough).
Tonight, Simon will team up with Debbie once more as she begs him to “mess up” Joe.
However, he will mistake Ross Barton (Michael Parr) for Joe and throw acid in his face.
Who plays Simon McManus?
Simon McManus is portrayed by Liam Ainsworth.
As well as making an appearance in Emmerdale, Liam has starred in Doctors, Babylon, and Vera.
He had secured roles in films including Common, Marvellous, and Kajaki.
Emmerdale airs tonight on ITV at 7pm and 8pm.