A beloved Emmerdale star once disclosed a previous role they nearly landed - that of a village villain. Bradley Johnson rose to prominence playing Vinny Dingle, making his first appearance in 2019.
As Mandy's (Lisa Riley) adopted son, Vinny has quickly become a fan favourite. He has also been involved in several major plotlines.
Particularly now, as the Dingle family was recently shaken by the return of Tina Dingle (Samantha Power), 28 years after her last appearance on the show.
Tina made a surprise appearance at her father Zak's (Steve Halliwell) funeral last month. In a shocking twist, it was revealed that Tina is actually Vinny's biological mother.
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