Kelly: 'Dales arrival will cause friction'

Emmerdale's new arrival Dermot Macey will cause friction amongst his family, according to actor Frank Kelly.

Kelly, who is famous for his role as alcoholic priest Father Jack on Irish comedy Father Ted, will appear in Home Farm next week as new owner Declan's estranged father, after an invite from his daughter-in-law Ella and granddaughter Mia.

However, the reunion is not anticipated to be a happy one, as Declan and Dermot are due to clash.

Speaking to the soap's official website, Kelly said: "I'm determined to cling on so there's going to be a bit of friction there at some stage. Declan will want me out of his house finally. I think he'll find himself ordering me out.

"What will I do then? Who will I camp on then?"

Kelly also teased that there may be romance ahead for Dermot, saying: "I'm kind of hedging my bets, throwing my eyes around watching the ladies the whole time.

"He's very, very interested in flirtation and affairs."