Ryan Lamb (Emmerdale)

Ryan Lamb
James Sutton as Ryan Lamb (2010)
Emmerdale character
Portrayed by	James Sutton
Duration	2009–2011
First appearance	15 June 2009
Last appearance	26 April 2011
Introduced by	Gavin Blyth
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Mechanic (Until 2011)
Father Mark Wylde Mother Faye Lamb Stepmother Natasha Wylde Half-brothers Nathan Wylde Will Wylde Half-sisters Maisie Wylde

Ryan Daniel Lamb is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Emmerdale. He was played by actor James Sutton and made his first appearance in June 2009. In February 2011, it was announced that Sutton would be leaving the show in spring 2011. He made his last appearance on 26 April 2011.

On 23 March 2009, it was announced that former Hollyoaks actor James Sutton would be joining the cast of Emmerdale as the son of already established character Faye Lamb. Speaking in an interview with Digital Spy, Sutton commented on Ryan: "He's a laddish lad and an out-of-work mechanic. He's grown up with his mum and is very protective of her. I wouldn't say he's a ladies' man, but he has an eye for the pretty ladies in the village. He's a nice guy, but when the storyline progresses and we discover things about Ryan's family, the audience might possibly see another side to him – maybe a darker side..."

In February 2011, it was announced that James Sutton will leaving Emmerdale towards the end of the year, coinciding with the departure of Kim Thomson, who plays his screen mother Faye. Commenting on his departure, Sutton said: "I feel that Ryan's storylines have drawn to a natural conclusion and, although I'll be sad to say goodbye, I'm excited about what the future holds." Also, Emmerdale's executive producer Steve November said: "James has been a much valued member of the cast and we wish him all the best for the future." Sutton departed from the series in April 2011. He returned to his role as John Paul McQueen in Hollyoaks.

Ryan is the son of Faye Lamb and Mark Wylde, whose real name was Daniel Lamb. Ryan never knew his father, believing that he had died before he was born. Mark, whom Faye knew as Daniel, left her deep in debt, unaware she was pregnant. When they meet in March 2009, he is unaware of their connection.

Faye and Ryan move to Emmerdale, due to Faye wanting her husband back, and Ryan came with her, unaware of his mother's ulterior motives and his parentage. He gets a job working for Debbie Dingle as a mechanic, and settles into village life and making friends with his secret half-brothers, Nathan and Will Wylde, and half-sister, Maisie Wylde.