"Emmerdale is packed full of fantastic actors and I'm really looking forward to working alongside them.
"Caleb is a fantastically complex character and I can’t wait to get stuck in."
Christmas is always a big event in the soap calendar, so fans will be gearing up for an action-packed festive instalment.
With so many secrets already being kept in the village, will Caleb's arrival be the first of many to be revealed?
Perhaps a huge showdown within the family could lead to some dramatic consequences.
Emmerdale continues on Monday at 7.30pm on ITV.
