Author: Kerry Barrett

Review of the week: Tina’s Vinny’s mum! Amelia’s a disappointment! And Nicola could save the day!

Our Emmerdale review this week is a mix of hope and disappointment.

Emmerdale is a real rollercoaster right now with moments of pure brilliance, whether that’s the emotions of the aftermath of Zak’s death, or the tension of Tom’s cruelty.

But there have been some other times this week where we’ve been left confused or just downright disappointed!

Here’s what we thought of it all in our Emmerdale review.

Tina is Vinny’s mum (Credit: ITV)

Tina is Vinny’s mum! Whaaaaat?!

The big news of this week is that Tina Dingle is Vinny’s mum. The reveal was delivered in such a throwaway fashion that despite being life-long Emmerdale fans who never miss an episode, we thought we’d missed this.

We totally understand why Mandy’s worried about Vinny finding out after keeping this secret for so long.

But what we don’t understand is why it was a secret in the first place?! Why wouldn’t Vinny know who his mum is? Has he never asked? Did he not sneak a look at his birth certificate at any point? Perhaps when he was getting married, or applying for a passport, or a driving licence… you see our point.

And there’s more to this story too – read on for the rest of our questions in our Emmerdale review!

Who’s Vinny’s dad?

When Tina left Emmerdale, it was due to Frank Tate’s relentless sexual harassment. That’s led to some fans speculating that Vinny could be Frank’s son. It’s unlikely, given that Tina was not into Frank, but we’re not hating this theory – mostly because it might finally put an end to Caleb’s big old tantrum about the dad he never met.

Eden Taylor-Draper is doing a great job portraying Belle’s torment (Credit: ITV)

Belle’s mental health crisis

Sometimes when an actor’s been in a soap for yonks you start taking them for granted a bit. But there was a moment this week – when Belle was talking to her dead dad beside his grave – when we were flooded with admiration for Eden Taylor-Draper, who’s played Belle since 2005.

She is smashing it out of the park every episode and we think she’s great.

Have a word with yourself, Amelia (Credit: ITV)

Amelia is the worst in our Emmerdale review

Meanwhile, back in the village, Amelia continued her unquestioning support of Tom, despite all the evidence to the contrary. Her glee at Belle being admitted to the mental health ward was decidedly un-Christian and frankly, we’re disappointed in her.

Is Nicola about to realise what Tom’s really like? (Credit: ITV)

Putting two and two together

But elsewhere, Nicola’s Spidey-senses have FINALLY kicked in as she’s realised something’s up with son Carl. Will she be the one member of the King family to work out that Tom’s not the victim? Let’s hope so.

And then there’s Sam who made everything a lot worse when he launched himself at Tom, but who did remember that Tom stalked Chas back when he was a troubled teen.

Perhaps if any of the Dingles had remembered that sooner and raised some concerns, Belle wouldn’t be in this mess now, eh?! Just saying.

Billy can go where he wants but not poor Clemmie and Lucas (Credit: ITV)

Make it make sense in our Emmerdale review

So, Billy’s spending his days training with Mack and John, and his evenings in crowded venues fighting in unregulated boxing matches.

Visitors come and go at the family’s new home – whether it’s Will, Kim, or others.

But despite all that Clemmie and Lucas are still being home-schooled – half-heartedly because Dawn’s always focusing on the laundry basket rather than anyone’s lessons – due to Evan’s illness? It makes no sense to us. Send the poor kids back to school, for everyone’s sake!

READ MORE: Going round in circles? Fans beg for breakthrough in Moira and Belle storylines

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

26th October 2024
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Dawn’s joy turns to despair, Noreen says no, and Katie’s got news for Andy

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday October 25, Dawn’s out for revenge, Louise is crushed and Noreen’s giving up politics!

These episodes originally aired on March 16 and 17, 2006.

Dawn celebrates!

It’s celebration time for Dawn as she passes her driving test, and heads to the pub for congratulatory drinks. When Jo arrives to join in the fun, she brings two letters for Dawn. One is an offer of a place on the college course she’s been aiming for and Dawn’s delighted.

But the other is from the DHSS letting Dawn know she is being investigated for fraud. Bob tells his daughter not to worry but Jo – thinking out loud – says with all the jobs Dawn has on the side, perhaps she’s in trouble.

Kelly catches Scott and quizzes him about what he’s done – Scott says he reported Dawn ages ago because he was angry with her, but now he regrets it. Kelly says it’s too late for him to be sorry, and she just hopes Dawn doesn’t find out who shopped her.

There’s good news and bad news for Dawn (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Jamie’s grateful

Viv offers to lend Jamie the money he needs to get Snoop back, if he works in the cafÃ© to pay his debt. Jamie agrees gratefully, sure he’ll soon have another scheme on the go to get the money.

Louise clears the room!

It’s curry-oke night in the Woolpack and Louise takes to the stage as Olivia Newton John. But after singing just a few lines, she’s laughed off and crushed, she hurries away. Diane is sympathetic but reminds Louise that she’s tried to tell her she can’t sing several times. Louise snaps back, but ends up in floods of tears.

Sabotage in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

Marlon and Toni are butting heads in the Woolpack kitchen. So Marlon takes matters into his own hands and decides to sabotage Toni’s cooking.

Dawn wants revenge!

The next day, Dawn’s nervous as she attends her fraud interview and discovers the investigator is Philippa Reed. She tells Dawn someone reported her and Dawn’s fuming. She admits she’s done a bit of extra work but didn’t think it was enough to cause a problem. But as Philippa produces video recordings and print-outs of Dawn’s bank statements, things start to look bleak.

Meanwhile, another officer is quizzing Ashley and Viv, and gathering evidence, and Dawn’s shocked to discover she could end up with a custodial sentence.

Back in the village she’s determined to find out who shopped her, and Kelly’s her first suspect. When it seems Kelly’s hiding something, Dawn’s on to her and Bob has to hold her back!

Kelly’s furious with Scott and when he says he had no idea things would get this serious, points out that even he can’t be that stupid.

Katie tells Andy she’ll be going to her aunt’s when she’s out of hospital (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Political thinking in Classic Emmerdale

Eric’s fretting after hearing several people say they’re going to switch their vote to Noreen. But, after a bruising interview with the Hotten Courier, Noreen decides her political career is over.

Katie tells Andy that the police have found her mum and they’ll be staying at her aunt’s together when she is out of hospital. Daz is delighted to know Katie will be out of their lives.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

25th October 2024
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Jamie’s doing a runner, and Dawn’s in trouble with Cain!

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday October 24, Bob’s got bad news for Viv, Dawn’s determined to get behind the wheel, and Val and Noreen are making plans.

These episodes originally aired on March 14 and 15, 2006.

Bob catches Jamie doing a runner with his money (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Jamie comes clean in Classic Emmerdale

With Bob’s money in his account, Jamie makes plans to leave the village but Bob catches him mid-flit and demands to know what’s going on. Jamie is forced to admit that he’s locked in a custody battle with his ex-girlfriend over their dog, Snoop.

Bob’s dubious about Jamie’s tall tale but Jamie begs him to believe him, piling on the emotional blackmail. When Bob admits he’s finding it hard to trust his son, Jamie lashes out, telling his dad he’s a terrible role model.

Hurt, Bob offers the money, but tells Jamie if he takes it, that’s goodbye. Jamie takes the cash.

Later Bob tells Viv that he can’t risk being a rubbish dad again – he announces the babymaking is off!

With Jamie on his way to the station, Viv begs Dawn to help her – she wants Bob and Jamie to make up so babies are back on the agenda! Dawn agrees on condition Viv lets her drive to the station. Viv’s impressed with Dawn’s driving.

Jamie decides to stay in Emmerdale. He apologises to Bob and returns the money. Bob’s pleased. Jamie’s worried about Snoop and Viv tells him he’ll have to earn the money for the dog the proper way.

Dawn’s driven to succeed in Classic Emmerdale

Desperate to pass her driving test, Dawn goes out to practise with Jo, but she ends up scratching Cain’s car when she’s trying to park. When Cain confronts her about it, Dawn stands up to him and he’s amused – and flirty!

Dawn’s worried when she accidentally scrapes Cain’s car (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Money woes

Nicola’s cancelled her standing order for the mortgage and though Simon’s pleased she’s gone he realises he and his mum need to boost their finances somehow. Lesley asks Ivan to move back in, and he makes it very clear that’s not happening!

But the next day, Ivan has a change of heart and Simon’s relieved!

Val and Noreen plot against Eric

Val suggests to Noreen that she stands as an independent candidate in the election against Eric but Noreen says no.

Val and Noreen are trying hard to hide their affection for one another, but Val’s chuffed when Noreen agrees to run in the election.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

24th October 2024
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Nicola’s run out of the village but she’s not going without a fight! And Jamie’s back

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Wednesday October 23, Nicola’s run out of town – but she’s got something to say before she goes! And Jamie’s back – but what’s he up to?

These episodes originally aired on March 12 and 13, 2006.

Nicola’s on the way out!

Laurel accidentally lets slip to Ivan that Nicola has admitted she lied. He’s unimpressed and heads off to confront her but Nicola isn’t even a tiny bit sorry, telling him she can do whatever she wants.

Later, Laurel speaks to her friend again, and they row over what Nicola’s done. As things escalate Laurel throws Nicola out of Brook Cottage.

Nicola’s not leaving until she’s told everyone what she thinks! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Showdown!

With no one on her side, Nicola faces her former friends and family in the pub. Rodney begs her to stay and make amends. Laurel urges her to tell the truth.

But Nicola snaps and addresses every person who’s gathered in the pub, launching a vicious character assassination against them all.

Then she leaves the pub, ready to say goodbye to Emmerdale. Rodney follows and hands her a huge cheque to start a new life and Nicola’s delighted.

But as she’s about to go, she calls her mum and lies to her, telling her Rodney’s been treating her terribly! Lying to the end, Nicola leaves Emmerdale.

Jamie’s back in Classic Emmerdale

Jamie arrives back in the village, much to Bob’s delight. He tells his dad how well his new business is doing and asks him to invest a couple of thousand pounds. Bob’s not sure, but soon Jamie’s making a mysterious phone call claiming he’ll have the money.

Paul’s not forgiving Rodney

Rodney’s trying to make amends with Paul, and decides to stick his nose into his relationship with Ivan. But Ivan’s too angry to listen and ends up rowing with Paul. To Rodney’s dismay, Paul decides it’s best if he stays at the pub for a while longer.

Dawn’s trying to get her life back on track (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

What’s up with Dawn?

Dawn drops TJ off with Viv and goes for her college interview. Meanwhile Philippa is posing as a customer and taking notes about what Dawn’s doing. When she crosses paths with Scott later, he’s suspicious when he sees a camera and recording equipment in the boot of her car. And later Scott admits to Kelly that he’s sure Philippa’s in the village because of Dawn.

New job for Laurel in Classic Emmerdale

Laurel’s surprised but pleased when Rodney tells her to keep the cleaning business going and puts her in charge. Betty tells Laurel she’ll do a much better job than Nicola ever did!

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

23rd October 2024
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Nicola’s lies have a devastating result and Viv’s got a plan for Bob

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Tuesday October 22, Nicola’s lying but Rodney’s suspicious, and Viv’s got plans for Bob.

These episodes originally aired on March 9 and 10, 2006.

Nicola’s crush on Ivan has caused even more trouble (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Nicola’s lies lead to Paul and Ivan splitting up

Disgusted by what Nicola has told him, Rodney tells Paul about Ivan’s infidelity. Of course, Paul’s livid and confronts Ivan, but when he protests his innocence, Paul doubts him.

So Ivan marches off to speak to Nicola about what she’s been saying and tells her to admit it’s not true.

But manipulative Nicola pretends to be hurt and lambasts Ivan for denying they’ve been together. Rodney sends Ivan away and comforts his daughter.

Making things worse in Classic Emmerdale

Later, Laurel speaks to Nicola, wanting to know what’s going on, and Nicola even lies to her, saying she and Ivan slept together.

The next day, Rodney’s beginning to wonder if Nicola’s being totally truthful. But when Paul comes to speak to her, Nicola ramps up the lies and tells him she and Ivan were having an affair.

And when Rodney seeks her out to get the lowdown, she keeps on lying and even makes out Ivan took advantage of her.

Rodney, though, knows Nicola’s got a history of bending the truth, and he heads off to make things up with Paul.

Nicola won’t admit she’s lying, even when Ivan confronts her (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rodney’s choice

Paul admits he’s thinking of leaving Emmerdale. When Rodney asks him to move back in he says he can’t live under the same roof as his sister, forcing Rodney to choose between his children.

When he chooses Paul, Nicola’s furious!

Later, she admits to Laurel that she lied about sleeping with Ivan. Shocked, Laurel gives her an ultimatum – either Nicola tells Paul, or she will!

Toni’s hurt in Classic Emmerdale

Elsewhere, Toni misreads the signs and she’s angry when Hari rejects her. But later at home, her anger turns to upset and she turns to Paddy for comfort.

Baby making

Desperate for a baby, Viv asks Hari for advice and implements a new regime to make sure she gets pregnant.

And Simon and Lesley try to erase any signs of Nicola from Mulberry Cottage.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

22nd October 2024
Emmerdale review of the week: a sad goodbye, an unexpected arrival and a huge Dingle mystery!

Our Emmerdale review this week is a bit tearful! Give us a minute while we recover after this week’s super emotional episodes.

The Dingles did Zak proud didn’t they? It was the perfect send-off for the original Dingle, with lots of memories, a family member coming out of the woodwork and even an impromptu rendition of Hillybilly Rock.

Here’s what we thought about the whole emotional week in our Emmerdale review.

Understated but emotional – we were in bits over Zak’s death (Credit: ITV)

Zak’s death

There is, of course, a place in soap for the big stunts, the dramatic episodes, and the over-the-top action. But there’s also a place for the quieter moments and that was proved brilliantly by this week.

Cain sharing the news that his dad had died with the family – while music played over the top so we didn’t hear what he said, nor how they reacted, was understated and so very effective, we’re choking up all over again just thinking about it.

Zak’s send-off was unconventional but perfect (Credit: ITV)

And Zak’s funeral

Zak was never one to be conventional in life, and his plans for his send-off were just as different! He had left strict rules about what he wanted and the family did as he asked. He was brought back from Aberdeen, drummed through the village, and buried at home. Just as he’d asked.

We especially loved the Dingles getting the villagers to cough up for Zak’s celebration, and PC Swirling showing up to pay his respects. Perfect!

Tina’s back! (Credit: ITV)

Tina’s arrival

Back in the day (and it really was way, way back in the day) we loved Tina Dingle so we were equally excited and nervous about her returning. Turns out, we needn’t have been nervous at all because she was perfect.

Newcomer Samantha Power captured just enough of original actress Jacqueline Pirie‘s mannerisms to the role to remind us who Tina was. And she brought some of her own too. And we cheered when Lydia shoved her in the mud! Don’t mess with Lyds, Tina.

You’ll learn.

Some of the extended Dingle family were at the funeral. Some of them didn’t bother to turn up *hard stare at Rhona* (Credit: ITV)

Missing Dingles in our Emmerdale review

The only thing that didn’t sit quite right with Zak’s family funeral was well, the missing members of the family. Where was Rhona? Or Mack? The kids weren’t there either – no April or Leo, Kyle or Isaac, nor Moses. It seemed odd for them not to be there, no matter how quickly the funeral had been arranged. We definitely missed Debbie, too.

We’re still hoping Nate’s alive! (Credit: ITV/EI)

The Nate mystery continues in our Emmerdale review

Right, we’re sorry to keep going on about this, but the whole Nate thing is really odd, and we’re still not entirely convinced he’s alive. It sounds silly – and the fly in the ointment of this theory is the message he supposedly sent Tracy saying he was settling into life in Shetland – but go with us here.

His exit was so unsatisfactory, the barn fire was RIGHT THERE, and it’s pretty odd that he didn’t even reply to Tracy’s message telling him his grandad was dead.

Maybe Tracy’s holding him hostage, like Pierce did with Vanessa. Or perhaps he’s hiding in the cellar like Harriet Finch did, or maybe he did die in the barn fire, and it’s just no one has thought to look for him. Or maybe this is all just wishful thinking!

Give it a rest, Caleb (Credit: ITV)

Caleb’s relentless vendetta

Caleb keeping Ruby from her dying mum, lying about it, taking a huge chunk of money from his mother-in-law, lying about that too, and generally acting in an unforgiveable fashion is awful. Awful!

We can’t see how Ruby can possibly get over this. Caleb has done a terrible thing. And for what exactly? For some weird vendetta against Kim who barely knows he exists. Get over it, Caleb. Time to move on!

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

19th October 2024
‘An insult!’ say fuming fans after the new Tina Dingle arrives in the village

Tina Dingle arrived in Emmerdale last night – showing up at the graveside as the family laid her dad, Zak, to rest.

Tina was last seen in the village 28 years ago, when she was played by actress Jacqueline Pirie. With Jacqueline having moved to Canada with her family and started a new life as a crime writer, the role has been recast.

Brassic actress Samantha Power is playing the new-look Tina but her arrival in last night’s episode received a mixed response from fans, with some declaring the recast was “an insult” to the original actress!

Tina showed up to pay her last respects to her dad (Credit: ITV)

Who is she?!

It’s SUCH a long time since Tina left Emmerdale, that lots of fans didn’t know she existed! After all, Tina’s barely been mentioned since she headed south to seek her fortune in London. She’s never met her sister, Belle, she didn’t come back for brother Butch’s funeral, or any of the many Dingle weddings there have been over the years.

“Sorry but who is she??” asked one confused fan. “If it helps, I’ve only been watching since like 2009.”

But other viewers knew that Tina is Zak’s oldest daughter and Mandy’s cousin and one-time best friend. It was Mandy, in fact, who had told Tina about her dad’s death.

Tina Dingle has been recast (Credit: ITV)

Thumbs up for new Tina Dingle in Emmerdale?

The new-look Tina is older of course, blonder, but just as mouthy and fierce. There are definitely similarities between the young woman who left for London almost three decades ago.

But the fans weren’t impressed.

“Absolutely nothing like the original Tina Dingle it’s a insult to the original character who played her,” one viewer complained.

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“Sorry, not a patch on the original Tina,” said another disappointed viewer.

“Not a very convincing Tina,” one fan pointed out. Though another disagreed, saying: “Really? She was loud, confrontational, aggressive, self-centred money hungry and scheming….. That’s the Tina Dingle I remember.”

“She’s nowt like the old Tina,” added another. Which to be honest sounds like something Zak might say if he was still here!

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

18th October 2024
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Alice takes to the skies and Carl pops the question (again)!

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday October 18, Carl’s setting a trail for Chas, and Alice is struggling with her unexpected 15 minutes of fame. These episodes originally aired on March 5 and 6, 2006.

Chas looks at a video camera with a smile on her face (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

A romantic treasure hunt!

Chas finds a cryptic poem, and intrigued she heads out into the woods where she’s confused when she finds a camcorder.

She presses play and watches as Carl proposes on screen! When she turns round, he’s there in the flesh – holding a diamond ring.

Chas is delighted! But will she say yes?

Is Matthew really over Sadie?

Elsewhere, Matthew is disgruntled when he does some digging into Alasdair and finds out he’s a multi-millionaire. Later, when his dad quizzes him about Sadie being at the dinner, Matthew tells Tom that he and Sadie are history.

Flying high?

Meanwhile, Alice is worrying about the wing walk, and when the journalist tells her she’s getting fan mail after the article, she feels even more pressure!

The next day, it’s time for Alice to take to the skies! But she’s still having doubts – will she go through with it?

Both Carl and Alice are having doubts about the wing walk! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Will Chas say yes?

Chas isn’t surprised when there’s no sign of Carl, knowing how frightened he is. So when Alice’s plane takes off, Chas is shocked to see Carl following!

When he lands, he’s so shaken he can barely speak, but he manages to declare his love for Chas, and ask her to marry him again.

Paul’s upset with Ivan (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Dramatic tension

There’s tension between Paul and Ivan when Paul admits he knows about Ivan’s aunt’s wedding. He can’t understand why Ivan won’t introduce him to his family.

Ivan reveals because they’ve not been together long, he’s not ready to come out to his family. Paul’s annoyed. Fed up with the drama, Ivan turns to Nicola for support.

Read more:Â Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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18th October 2024
Opinion: Emmerdale should have recast Debbie Dingle – the village needs her

There’s been no sign of Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale since she headed off to Scotland at the start of 2021.

After almost two decades in the village – off and on – Debbie left a big hole behind. Not to mention her daughter, Sarah.

With the family all gathering this week to bid farewell to Zak, the lack of Debbie has been felt even more keenly.

And though we’re delighted to see the new-look Tina, her reappearance really emphasised Debbie not being there.

Debbie’s such an important character – the village needs her! (Credit: ITV)

Missing Debbie

There’s no way Debbie, devoted as she was to the Dingles, would miss giving Zak the big send-off he deserved.

And there’s no way she would barely take an interest in Sarah, who, let’s not forget, has a life-limiting heart condition.

Or check up on her mum, Charity, after all the dramas and heartaches she’s been through over the last couple of years.

Charity and Debbie are very close (Credit: ITV)

Moving on

Of course it’s tricky when actors want to move on. Charley Webb had played Debbie since she was a teenager and since leaving Emmerdale she’s split from her husband – fellow Dales actor Matthew Wolfenden – and appeared in The Long Shadow on ITV as well as touring in the stage production Quiz alongside Rory Bremner.

But we reckon if Charley doesn’t want to return, then Debbie should be recast.

Danny Miller isn’t the original Aaron Dingle! (Credit: ITV)

Recasts can be brilliant

The brilliant thing about soaps is that no one is bigger than the show, and the characters – with a very few exceptions – are always bigger than the actors who play them.

Some iconic soap characters have been recast over the years – Ben Mitchell, Robert Sugden, Nick Tilsley. Some recasts are so successful that you forget anyone else ever played the part. Barbara Windsor wasn’t the first person to play Peggy Mitchell. And Danny Miller’s not the first Aaron Dingle!

And though some haven’t been as successful as others – Michelle Fowler, for one – there’s never any harm in giving it a go.

Bring back Joe Tate! (Credit: ITV)

Endless possibilities

Bringing Debbie – and son Jack, who’s now 12 – back to Emmerdale makes so much sense and opens up so many doors.

With John Sugden in the village now, it would be nice to see Sarah and Jack explore their Sugden side! Victoria is Sarah’s aunt, but they hardly ever even speak!

Plus Ross Barton is coming back to Emmerdale. Ross and Debbie had a steamy affair in the run-up to her wedding to his brother, Pete.

That history is too good to waste!

And there’s Debbie’s links to the Tates after her ill-fated romance with Joe Tate. Heck, we’d recast him too if actor Ned Porteous didn’t want to return.

The possibilities are endless. Debbie is such a strong character and such an important part of Emmerdale that we want to see her return!

And the sooner the better!

Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast 2024

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

17th October 2024
Original Tina Dingle star Jacqueline Pirie now lives a very different life on the other side of the world

Tina Dingle is back in Emmerdale after decades away, but the role has been recast. Tina is now played by Ackley Bridge and Brassic star Samantha Power.

Tina’s not been seen in the village since Christmas Day in 1996, when she left for the bright lights of London! Back then she was played by Jacqueline Pirie, who went on to star in Coronation Street as Linda Sykes.

Jacqueline waved goodbye to her soap career in 2001, and she’s now enjoying a whole new life on the other side of the world.

Here’s the lowdown on her life before and after Emmerdale.

Jacqueline Pirie’s early life

Jacqueline was born in Stirling in Scotland and moved to Birmingham with her family when she was five.

She had a few roles on television, until in 1994, when she was just 19, she landed the role of Tina Dingle in Emmerdale.

Her time in Emmerdale was short, but memorable (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Who was Tina Dingle in Emmerdale?

Tina was the daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle, making her the sister of Sam Dingle, and the late Ben and Butch Dingle. She’s also Cain and Belle’s half-sister, though as far as we know she’s never met Belle – and she’s hardly ever mentioned on screen.

She was best friends with her cousin, Mandy Dingle, whose first appearance in Emmerdale was at Tina’s doomed wedding to Luke McAllister.

Tina and Luke McAllister

Speaking of which!

Tina’s family were horrified when she seemed to hit it off with Luke McAllister, because they believed he was the man responsible for her brother Ben’s death in a fight.

Ben had a heart condition that killed him when Luke and he fought, but the Dingles always blamed Luke.

Much to the disgust of the Dingles, Tina grew close to Luke and the pair started a relationship.

Tina fooled everyone – especially fiance Luke (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Wedding disaster

Tina announced she was pregnant and with the news of a baby, the family began to come round -Â Nellie was especially excited that her daughter was going to be married to a doctor.

But when Tina and Luke got to the altar on their wedding day, Tina announced the whole thing was a fake. She didn’t want to marry Luke, and there was no baby. It had all been a complicated revenge plan. Ouch!

Humiliated Luke decided to leave, but not before he took Tina on a terrifying drive round the village in Dave Glover’s van. Tina managed to throw herself from the moving van just before Luke crashed, and died.

Businesswoman Tina

Stricken with guilt after Luke’s death, Tina reinvented herself as a businesswoman, working for Frank Tate and starting a romance with Steve Marchant.

But Frank began to have feelings for Tina and proposed. She turned him down, but Frank wouldn’t take no for an answer and harassed her. Fed up with the unwanted attention, Tina left Emmerdale to live in London.

Linda was marrying Mike but having an affair with his son, Mark (Credit: Photo by Kevin Holt/Daily Mail/Shutterstock)

Who was Linda Sykes in Coronation Street?

In 1998, Jacqueline joined Coronation Street as machinist Linda Sykes.

She became one of Corrie’s most iconic characters, thanks to her romance and later marriage to factory boss and much older man, Mike Baldwin.

But Linda also fell for Mike’s son, Mark Redman, and they started an affair. As the wedding day approached, Linda chose Mike and ended things with Mark. But her lovestruck ex refused to give up. On the big day, he proposed to Linda as Mike waited in the church – and Linda said no.

After the ceremony, Mark revealed the truth to his shocked dad. But to his dismay, Mike threw Mark out and decided to make a go of it with Linda.

What happened next?

Mike and Linda’s marriage wasn’t great – no surprise there! Mike was looking after his ex-wife Alma, who’d been diagnosed with cancer, and Linda had another affair.

When Linda rowed with Alma shortly before her death, Mike said he’d never forgive her and asked for a divorce.

Linda didn’t want to go, though, until Mike set her up by arranging for Mark to come back to the Street and then walking in on the cheating pair.

Actress Jacqueline Pirie (pictured in 2000) has a completely new life now (Credit: Shutterstock)

Jacqueline’s new life!

After Jacqueline left Corrie, her life changed completely. She married fellow actor Simon Chadwick and settled down.

After deciding she didn’t enjoy the fame that came with life as a soap star she turned her hand to other ventures.

She began teaching, opening a drama school in her hometown of Stirling.

Then the couple and their family relocated to Canada, where she set up another branch of her acting school – the Jacqueline Chadwick Academy.

And she also proved she had more than one string to her bow when she wrote a series of crime novels. In The Still, Briefly Maiden and Silent Sisters feature criminal psychologist Ali Dalglish.

The mum of two recently turned 50 and according to her Twitter bio lists herself as ‘joyfully single’. She also states she is a woodworker and links to a craft website called Elizabeth Adam. The website states every item is handmade by her and the collection includes chairs, stools, chopping boards and risers.

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17th October 2024