Pete Barton Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

For over 20 years, Emmerdale fans have watched Rhona Goskirk’s life unfold on screen, after the much-loved vet first set foot in the village all the way back in 2001. Throughout her time on the show, Rhona’s life has been far from quiet, with a number of gripping storylines having kept us on the edges of our seats over the years, including giving birth to son Leo, who was born with Down’s Syndrome and battling a dangerous painkiller addiction.

Anthony Quinlan has ticked two soaps off his list – Hollyoaks and Emmerdale – but now has his sights set on Coronation Street.The actor, 37, joined Hollyoaks in 2005 and played Gilly Roach until 2011. He later undertook the role of Pete Barton on Emmerdale from 2013 until 2020, when he left the soap to focus on his supplement business BoxedOff. However, Anthony hasn't turned his back on acting or soaps completely and revealed to OK! he would "love" to appear in Coronation Street.

Hollyoaks and Pete Barton in Emmerdale, because he stars in the short film Asphyxiate, which examines the effects of physical and emotional abuse.The film, which will have its world premiere online with the British Independent Film Festival later this month, tells the story of Katie, played by Michaela Longden, and her dysfunctional relationship with her controlling and violent partner Tom played by Anthony.

The residents of Emmerdale are about to say goodbye to another Barton but in surprisingly pleasant circumstances this time.