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Emmerdale viewers are speculating that Tina Dingle may have a second child who is already residing in the Dales.

Emmerdale fans were left in shock this week when a DNA bombshell hinted at a potential paternity twist for Vinny Dingle. Viewers discovered that Tina Dingle (Samantha Power), who recently returned to the soap after 28 years away, is actually Vinny's biological mother, despite him being raised by her cousin Mandy Dingle.

Emmerdale fans believe they've pieced together the 'true' identity of Vinny Dingle's father, following the revelation of his biological mother on Monday (October 21).

Former Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale left his followers on social media rather amazed with an old photograph he shared, harking back to three decades ago.

Since her first appearance as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale in 1995, Lisa Riley has become a cherished character on the ITV soap. Mandy, known for her vibrant personality and infectious happiness, has been central to some of Emmerdale's most gripping narratives over the past three decades.

Since first stepping onto the Emmerdale set as Mandy Dingle in 1995, actress Lisa Riley has quickly become one of the show's most cherished stars. Famed for her vibrant personality and infectious happiness, Mandy has been central to some of Emmerdale's most gripping plots over the past three decades, including her on-again-off-again romance with Paddy Kirk, and the shocking revelation that she had adopted her son Vinny, while in a relationship with Vinny's abusive dad Paul Ashdale.

Actor Reece Dinsdale is no stranger to soaps. He not only played Emmerdale's villainous Paul Ashdale, until the character was killed off in an explosion back in 2021, but he also starred in Coronation Street, where he played Michelle Keegan's on-screen father, Joe McIntyre. And the star once admitted he wouldn't have made his way on to the Cobbles if it hadn't have been for Michelle's acting skills.

Since first making her Emmerdale debut back in 1995 as Mandy Dingle, actress Lisa Riley has quickly cemented her place in soap history of one of the show’s most beloved stars. Well known for her bubbly personality and infectious joy, Mandy has been at the heart of some of Emmerdale’s most thrilling storylines over the past three decades, including her on-off again romance with Paddy Kirk, and the surprising revelation that she had adopted her son Vinny, while in a relationship with Vinny’s abusive dad Paul Ashdale.

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has returned to the hit ITV soap albeit in a slightly different role.The actor, 63, is best known for playing villain Paul Ashdale with the character killed off in 2021 and he has since been working as a on-off director behind-the-scenes. Reece has been working on the most recent storyline involving Dan Spencer, played by Liam Fox, as the ITV soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. Speaking to Digital Spy recently, Dan star Liam, 53, praised Reece's "passionate" directing.

ITV soap Emmerdale is known for its explosive weddings, with previous twists including kidnaps and deadly storms. So it comes as no surprise that Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd’s nuptials will be anything but smooth sailing.To celebrate the upcoming wedding, OK! was lucky enough to travel to the Yorkshire Dales to learn everything about the dramatic will-they-won't-they ceremony, as well as have a sneak peek at filming.

A former Emmerdale and Coronation Street actor is said to be so skint that he hasn't got ‘a pot to p**s in’ after he was axed from both soaps.

Emmerdale's Reece Dinsdale has announced his return to Coronation Street — 12 years after his character was killed off the cobbles.Taking to Twitter earlier this week, Reece, 62, who played Joe McIntyre on the ITV soap, tweeted: "I start #Corrie for real tomorrow. Proper grown-up meeting with the script team over in Manchester.

Emmerdale actress updated her 60,000 Twitter followers on her health scare, as she thanked the NHS for looking after her.Samantha, 50, said she was in hospital after needing urgent medical treatment and would be "home soon".She wrote on Twitter: “Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today.“#NHS [heart emoji] I’m fine and I’ll be home soon.” (sic)Samantha has played recurring character Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale since 1998.Plenty of her fans and followers took to Twitter to wish the actress a speedy recovery.Reece Dinsdale, who played the villainous Paul Ashdale on the ITV soap, commented: “Speedy recovery, Samantha!”Rachel Deackes added: “What ever it is/was make sure you rest up and get better soon.”Emma Bispham wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery darling Sam. “Thank goodness for the #NHS.Sending lots of love xxxxxx.” (sic)Amanda Ralph wrote: “Hope you're feeling well.

Samantha Giles has revealed she was rushed to hospital with a mystery illness as she thanked NHS staff on Saturday 19 March.The soap actress, 50, revealed her health issues as she shared a tweet to thank the NHS staff at Liverpool Womens Hospital. She wrote: "Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today. #NHS" followed by a purple heart emoji.

Emmerdale fans have predicted drama for Jimmy and Nicola King after he kissed Mandy Dingle on Wednesday's episode. On Thursday, Jimmy was found not guilty after awaiting to hear if he was facing prison after crashing his truck in the village which killed villain Paul Ashdale, played by actor Reece Dinsdale, earlier this year.

Mandy Dingle’s wedding to the evil Paul Ashdale was one of the biggest storylines on Emmerdale this year and now actor Reece Dinsdale has found himself back on the set again.

Emmerdale next week as spoilers confirm a dramatic twist in Jimmy King's love life, according to The Mirror.Recent events in the Dales have meant that Jimmy's character has struggled, leading to a potential split between him and his wife Nicola.Jimmy was the driver of the truck that crashed into the barn and killed Paul Ashdale, Mandy Dingle's fiancé.Whilst the village have forgiven Jimmy, knowing it was a tragic accident and that Paul was abusing his son Vinny, Jimmy has struggled to move on.Between him being charged for the crime and then preparing to plead guilty to charges of death by dangerous driving, it has pushed his marriage to breaking point.Nicola is trying to get through to him, but his contact with the mother of his son Carl

Emmerdale fans were left "racking their brains" on Monday after spotting a familiar face on the ITV soap.

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Emmerdale airs relapse fears for Liv Flaherty next week, as spoilers confirm she will struggle with recent events.

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