Emmerdale fans emotional as they brand Marlon's stroke storyline 'triggering'

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Emmerdale's most beloved characters, Marlon Dingle, is coming to terms with the devastating stroke that has affected everyone around him.The tragic storyline kicked off on Monday (March 21) and showed the Woolpack chef being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after collapsing at home. In upcoming episodes, viewers will see Dingle's loved ones - including girlfriend Rhona, daughter April and best friend Paddy - learn to cope with the aftermath, as the character deals with the impact of his diagnosis.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has shared her own personal connection to the latest storyline airing on the ITV soap.

There were more emotional scenes in Emmerdale as the Dingle family came to terms with Marlon's health scare and the fan favourite character underwent surgery.

Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk could be in for yet another shock in upcoming episodes of the ITV soap, as fans have predicted her mum could also be the mother of someone very close to her in the Dales.Mary Goskirk entered the soap in recent weeks as she moved in with her daughter Rhona, and seemed eager to criticise her every move and her relationship with Marlon Dingle.With Marlon suffering a stroke after proposing to Rhona, it looks like Mary is stepping up to be a grandmother to April - but the family could be in for another big shock.Fans have seen Mary chatting to Vanessa Woodfield in a much nicer manner than she talks to her own daughter Rhona.And they think there's a striking resemblance between them - with some even suggesting that Mary could be Vanessa's mum as well as Rhona's. Taking to Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan wrote: "What if Rhona’s mum on #Emmerdale actually turns out to be Vanessa’s too? Seems much more like her." Someone else echoed: "Why are scenes with Vanessa and Mary SO much better than scenes between Rhona and Mary? feel like they’ve brought Louise Jameson in as the wrong characters mum!"As a third viewer said: "It’s the way they even look like they could be related!", with someone else agreeing: "I know they could easily be mother and daughter! It’s like Mary’s the mum Vanessa always wanted!"However, others simply wanted to see Vanessa's mum finally cast - with one writing: "If they ever decide to bring Vanessa’s mum in, I will accept nobody else but Susie Blake.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley's wife Zoe Henry has opened up about the "weight of what's going on" at the home she shares with her husband-of-19-years and their two children.

Emmerdale.Marlon suffers the stroke unexpectedly after proposing to Rhona Goskirk, and after being admitted to hospital, Chas and Charity agree to put their feud aside to support Marlon.The Dingle family have been one of the soap's most famous families throughout the decades, with many family members coming and going.However, characters such as Marlon have been some of the dale's most familiar faces.As the Dingle family begin to reunite with one another, Daily Star takes a look at where the stars who have played forgotten members of the Dingle family are now.Jacqueline Chadwick burst onto our screens as the feisty Tina Dingle in Emmerdale from 1994 to 1996, before leaving following Tina's famous love triangle with Frank Tate and Steve Merchant.Away from Emmerdale, she also had a rival soap role as Linda Baldwin in Coronation Street, who had flings with both Mike Baldwin and his son during her time on the Weatherfield cobbles, between 1998 to 2001.However, Jacqueline has since made an interesting career U-turn and now works as a crime author, penning best selling novels including In The Still.The actress turned author explained that she stepped away from our screens as she was not fond of the limelight, telling Daily Record: "When I started out in the soaps, celebrity didn’t exist and your private life was pretty much your own. That all changed in the Noughties when the phenomenon of stardom took off."After having my two children, I decided it was time to quit acting as I didn’t want them to be forced into the limelight because of me.

Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry has given fans a rare insight into her love life with co-star Jeff Hordley.The soap stars, who play Rhona Goskirk and Cain Dingle in the ITV serial drama, have been together 28 years.They met at drama school in 1994 when they were youngsters and have been together ever since.Zoe, 48, appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday morning (March 22) to discuss her latest harrowing storyline.However, conversation quickly turned to her person life as Lorraine Kelly quizzed her about working with her husband.Lorraine, 62, pointed out that Zoe rarely appears in any scenes with Jeff.The actress laughed as she replied: Which is great. We have a separate existence at work and we like that."We often do line learning together."Zoe also added that Jeff is currently "taking the weight" at home as she films Rhona's heartbreaking storyline as she deals with the aftermath after fiancè Marlon Dingle's stroke.

He's had his fair share of trials and tribulations over the years but Marlon Dingle is facing one of his biggest yet after he suffered a stroke in the latest Emmerdale scenes.

Emmerdale last week.But according to Emmerdale spoilers, it will certainly take a while for things to get back to normal for the friendly pub chef.Marlon and his partner Rhona Goskirk struggle in the aftermath of Marlon’s stroke and his best pal Paddy Dingle is not coping with Marlon’s predicament.During the week, the Dingles prepare a video to send to Marlon while he is in hospital but worried he’s being fake, Paddy buckles under the pressure and records an inadequate message.Meanwhile in hospital, Marlon has a meeting with his speech therapist.As he agonisingly struggles to form easy words, Rhona is heartbroken to see how upset Marlon is due to his slow progress.Later on when Rhona accidentally pushes a stubborn Marlon a little too hard, the nurse takes her to one side and gently advises Rhona to put less pressure on him as it is not an easy process.After recognising Rhona is feeling low, Paddy promises to do better but fails to convince her.Once she’s back at the hospital, Rhona apologises to Marlon for pushing him too hard and Marlon accepts her apology.

Emmerdale fans were left in tears on Monday's heartbreaking episode as Marlon Dingle had a stroke just after getting engaged to partner Rhona Goskirk. During the latest instalment, Marlon, who didn't realise that Rhona was planning on proposing too, started having doubts about popping the question as he reflected on his past failed relationships. However, after a pep talk from ex-wife Laurel Thomas, Marlon decided to propose just at the exact same time as Rhona planned to pop the question.

Emmerdale 's Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is set to be part of a heartbreaking storyline in upcoming episodes when he has a life-threatening stroke. The ITV soap has released a spoiler video showing a first look at Marlon's stroke where he suddenly falls ill and collapses to the ground. At the start of the week, Marlon is feeling on top of the world whilst he searches for the engagement ring for Rhona Goskirk, when suddenly he falls ill.

Emmerdale character, Marlon Dingle, will see his life change forever as he is rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke.The storyline, which Mark described as “traumatic”, presented the actor with some challenges as he aimed to portray the experience as accurately as possible.In order to ensure the scenes are as true as real stroke survivors’ experiences, Mark worked closely with the Stroke Association.He also had the help of real life stroke survivor Nick Hounsfield as he navigated the scenes.Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media outlets, Mark explained that each stroke is different and can present itself in various ways.Mark said: "Each stroke is profoundly different.“For the story we're telling, there will be 99 other people who say, that is not what happened to me.“You can only tell the one story and hope that you represent faithfully what happens afterwards, and what people will have to go through.“That is where the real responsibility lies.”Speaking of the support from The Stroke Association, Mark continued: “It was extraordinarily helpful.“I’m constantly asking the medical professionals, 'can I do this? What can I do with my good hand at this point?'“It's details that are going to sell the story to people who have been through it.The research has been everything."Mark also had help from a stroke specialist who was working on set with him and the actor has described as “fantastic”.While preparing for the scenes, Mark also had Zoom meetings with doctors and speech therapists who work with the Stroke Association.Mark said the stroke was a “distressing” and “traumatic” experience for Marlon.But he highlighted that the incident will inspire Marlon and his partner, Rhona Goskirk, to “get their lives back.”The TV

Emmerdale next week as things take a turn for the worse for many characters. Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that Marlon Dingle's life will go from good to bad relatively quickly as he suffers a stroke after his proposal to Rhona Goskirk.

Emmerdale spoilers released this week revealed that Marlon Dingle is set to suffer a life-changing stroke after deciding to propose to Rhona Goskirk. Marlon collapses next week while searching for the engagement ring he's bought, and is rushed to hospital for surgery that will hopefully save his life - but nothing is guaranteed, and Rhona and his daughter April are left devastated.And now fans are worried that Marlon won't make it through the op - and say they will stop watching the programme entirely if that happens.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "Oh no! What's wrong with Marlon? You can't kill him off too.

Emmerdale resident Marlon Dingle faces a serious health battle this week, after he suffers a life threatening stroke.The character unexpectedly suffers a stroke following his proposal to love of his life Rhona Goskirk, with daughter April discovering Marlon collapsed at home later that evening.Talking to Daily Star and other press, Marlon actor Mark Charnock has discussed the impact that the stroke will have on his character, and his hope that the storyline will raise awareness of the condition amongst the wider public.Reflecting on the moment that Marlon suffers the stroke, Mark explained that it comes as a sudden shock for both Marlon and his family, following his proposal to Rhona. After proposing to Rhona, he rushes back home after he realises that he has forgotten the engagement ring for her - but suffers the stroke while at home.Mark said: "He runs off to his house to get the ring and goes into the house, and is scurrying around trying to find it.

Charley Webb was told she left fans feeling 'sad' as she enjoyed a reunion with some of her Emmerdale co-stars.