Emmerdale spoilers: Sandy Thomas ‘returns’ from Australia and leaves viewers BAFFLED
EMMERDALE fans had only just got used to the idea of life without Sandy Thomas before he made an odd return in today’s episode.
Emmerdale: Sandy Thomas video calls family from Australia
Fans of ITV’s soap were distraught when it was revealed that Sandy (played by Freddie Jones) was leaving Emmerdale.
As a romance with Maisie (Wendy Craig) blossomed on last week’s episodes, Sandy was left with a tough choice.
Maisie offered him the opportunity to accompany her back to Australia, giving him a new life in a new continent.
However he was not content in leaving his family and friends, and initially declined the offer.
Emmerdale: Sandy made a return this evening, much to fan's surprise
But as regret began to settle in, viewers were in hysterics as they watched Sandy chase after Maisie’s cab on his mobility scooter, as he decided to take her up on her offer.
As fans witnessed Sandy ride off into the sunset, they became content in the fact that he had a second chance for a life.
Tonight’s episode brought Sandy back to the village, however, as he video called his family from Australia to say his final goodbyes, following his quick departure.
But Emmerdale fans were not entirely convinced by the swiftness of his arrival, claiming that he had settled too quickly.
Emmerdale: Sandy worked out how to video call his family from Australia
Soapland makes it so easy to move to Australia doesn’t it?
These claims come after fans speculated that he would return, as he had not organised a VISA to live in Australia.
One fan on Twitter said: “Has Sandy got the last remaining Concorde he only left for Australia 18 hours ago, it takes about 27 hours to get there #emmerdale.”
While another added: “How did Sandy get in Australia so fast?”
“Soapland makes it so easy to move to Australia doesn’t it?” another joked.
Emmerdale: All of Sandy's friends and family said goodbye to him once more
Emmerdale: Sandy flew off into the sunset with Maisie to Australia
With another adding: “Did Sandy make it all the way to Australia on his mobility scooter… #Emmerdale.”
Freddie recently spoke about leaving Emmerdale, where he said: “The company generously offered me another 12 months.
“But I just thought, ‘I have no idea what I’m going to do in another bloody year!’”
Emmerdale continues tomorrow at 7pm on ITV.