ITV Emmerdale fans 'not prepared' as Marlon's stroke scenes leave them in tears

Emmerdale fans are sure that Paddy Kirk could be set for an affair - but they can't decide which character he'll end up cheating with.Paddy is currently in a relationship with Chas, after the pair welcomed a daughter, Eve, together.But fans have now spotted chemistry sparking between Paddy and a range of other characters, while his romance with Chas seems to be on the rocks after various Dingle fall outs.Some are sure Paddy will cheat with Vanessa Woodfield, who is currently single but still upset about her split from Charity. Though Vanessa's new "love interest" could have just been introduced in the form of newcomer Suzy, there could be another twist in store yet.Paddy and Vanessa began to grow closer as they chatted about Charity, with Paddy reaching out to reassure her.Meanwhile, other fans are certain it could be Rhona Goskirk Paddy is lusting after - after her fiancé Marlon suffered a stroke which left him in hospital, unable to speak or move freely.Paddy and Rhona are already exes, and with Paddy also struggling to come to terms with his best friend's illness, could he step over the line and give Rhona a shoulder to cry on?Another third of fans think they've spotted a vital sign that things could be heating up between Paddy and his ex Mandy, after sparks flew between them in the salon.Mandy and Paddy originally tied the knot back in 1999, just a year after she split from her hubby - and own cousin - Butch.However, things turned sour for the couple after Mandy began an affair with her sick father's nurse while on trips to Southampton, bringing an end to their marriage.Since Mandy returned to the village, she has been reminiscing about the old days with her beau...

Emmerdale's lovable Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, has been a constant presence on the ITV soap for a quarter of a century - longer than some of the show's younger viewers have been alive. Yet when he fell prey to coronavirus, he was forced to step back from the job he loves and take sick leave.A deflated Dominic confessed his frustration on Twitter, lamenting that he had caught the virus despite being "ridiculously careful"."After 25 years at @emmerdale without a single day off, I have succumbed to the dreaded ‘rona," he wrote."I have been ridiculously careful but tomorrow will be be the first time in a quarter of a century."Now THAT p***es me off.

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt, who ITV soap fans know and love as Paddy Kirk, has revealed he’s had to call in sick for the first time in 25 years.The star, who has been front and centre of the show for over two decades, shared how he couldn’t make it to the ITV set after testing positive for Covid-19.The soap star wrote on his Twitter account: “After 25 years at @emmerdale without a single day off, I have succumbed to the dreaded ‘rona. Dominic, 51, continued in a post to his 113,000 followers: “I have been ridiculously careful but tomorrow will be the first time in a quarter of a century.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The actor went on to say that he was annoyed that he’d contracted Covid and that it was forcing him to miss filming.

Emmerdale fan favourite Eli Dingle could be set for a huge return to the ITV soap with his brother Marlon currently in hospital after suffering a stroke.Marlon’s life is changed forever after he proposed to Rhona Goskirk - and not in the way he’d hoped.Shortly after the proposal, Marlon collapsed at home and was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke, and is currently struggling to speak, move or eat by himself.As his family have rallied around him, best pal Paddy Dingle has shied away, unable to cope with the reality of Marlon’s illness.As he currently needs all the support he can get, it would make sense for some of his absent family members to come back. As his younger brother, Eli could be the perfect candidate - especially as soap fans are desperate to see Joe Gilgun reprise his role.Joe played Eli from 2006 until 2010, involved in plenty of divisive storylines - including fights with Zak, kidnapping Marlon and ending up dangling off the side of a building, and eventually leaving the village seemingly for good.His character hasn’t been killed off, however, so the door is open for Joe’s return.And fans are certainly clamouring for it, as one begged on Twitter: “Oh Eli come back! But then I love #Brassic too much!!! The only character I really want back though.

Emmerdale fans have slammed Rhona Goskirk for pushing Marlon Dingle too much as he starts taking speech therapy lessons after his life-changing stroke.During Tuesday’s instalment of the popular ITV soap, viewers saw the beloved pub landlord take the first steps to recovery after he learned of the devastating effects of his stroke last week.While he lay in bed, his nurse showed him postcards of different everyday objects found around the house which he was tasked with naming during the session, but the cook struggled to get the words out.However, fans couldn’t help but notice that his wife-to-be was pushing him too hard during the session as she attempted to help him with the different names of the objects on the cards.Unfortunately, Marlon gave up on the first lesson out of frustration, much to the heartache of loyal viewers watching from home.It was at this point that fans flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts on her overbearing support which many feel has started to hold him back from recovery.One user penned: “Rhona is being selfish. She’s not thinking of Marlon, she’s thinking of herself.

Emmerdale fans fume as Paddy Kirk refuses to visit best friend Marlon Dingle as he continues to recover a life-changing stroke.During Monday’s instalment of the popular ITV soap, the beloved vet made every attempt to avoid visiting his pal who is slowly adjusting to the dramatic effects of his devastating illness.Just moments after the lovesick landlord announced his engagement to Rhona Kirk the long-time soap favourite he collapsed as doctors confirmed he may feel the effects of his stroke for some time.Viewers have been left heartbroken as they watched the devastating scenes unfold as the usually independent chef was desperately reliant on the aid of his friends and family.And it’s fair to say fans were furious at his best friend for his lack of support when he needs it most as they flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts on his shameful avoidance online.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply

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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.

Emmerdale favourite Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) is left in danger next week as Moira Barton (Natalie J. Robb).In a playful attempt to get over Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) , Charity pretends to flirt with the drayman but, unbeknownst to her, a fuming Moria watches her with disdain.Charity is clearly still upset about Mack and demands his sister speak with him but she is crushed when Moira blames her for Mack’s departure and refuses to give her a second chance.Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) tells Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) about the near kiss with Charity and he lets slip to Moira.Convinced there actually was a kiss, Moira seethes at Charity.

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 star Mark Charnock has issued a warning after shocked fans saw his character Marlon Dingle collapse. The chef suffered a devastating stroke just minutes after getting engaged to Rhona Goskirk.

EMMERDALE fans are reeling after beloved character Marlon Dingle suffered a stroke just minutes after getting engaged. While viewers were left emotional and in tears at the tragic scene, many praised the ITV soap for its portrayal of "real stroke signs." A stroke is a life-threatening emergency that can leave sufferers with long-term health complications.