Sally Dexter: Last News

When most people think of Emmerdale’s much loved matriarch Faith Dingle, the first name that springs to mind is Sally Dexter, who captured the hearts of the nation with her heartbreaking portrayal of the character’s battle and subsequent death - as a result of breast cancer. But long before Sally took the reins, the character was portrayed by another familiar face, Gillian Jephcott, who famously played the role from 2000 to 2004.

Emmerdale fans were delighted earlier this week when Diane Sugden made a return to the Yorkshire village. It may only be a temporary comeback but it came at the perfect time, ahead of the ITV soap's 50th anniversary and Sally Dexter's last scenes as Faith Dingle.

It probably comes as no surprise that there were more tears for viewers of Emmerdale as the latest episode aired. The ITV soap was back on screens on Wednesday evening (October 12) and showed Faith Dingle being surprised with a day at the seaside. While she couldn't make the long trip to Whitby to relive earlier years with her children, Cain, Chas and the rest of the Dingle clan pulled out all the stops and brought the fun to her in the village.

Faith Dingle’s devastating final Emmerdale scenes were inspired by the death of a much-loved Britain’s Got Talent contestant, it has been revealed. Tina Humphrey went down in BGT history after wowing viewers of the ITV talent contest with a show-stopping performance with her dog Chandi in 2010 - paving the way for similar acts to follow. But, seven years later, Tina took her own life after enduring an agonising struggle with cancer.

Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter has told how she and the soap's producers were moved to tears after the husband of late Britain's Got Talent contestant Tina Humphrey detailed her tragic death to help with a storyline. Dog trainer Tina - who wowed television audiences with her dancing blue merle collie Chandi and finished fifth in the final of the 2010 series - fought the aggressive form of cancer, metastasised melanoma, for more than a year before she died at the age of 45 in 2017. And her photographer partner Steve, 66, who met Tina in November 2015, recalled for ITV bosses how she made the heartbreaking decision to end her life by swallowing a toxic cocktail of drugs to honour her in an upcoming plot involving Sally's character Faith Dingle.

Emmerdale fans have shared a plea with show bosses to make a change to a current storyline. There were more emotional scenes as the ITV soap returned to screens on Monday night (September 26).

Emmerdale fans couldn't concentrate as Sam and Faith Dingle shared a rare one-to-one scene. There was an emotional moment between the pair, played by James Hooton and Sally Dexter, in the latest edition of the ITV soap.

Emmerdale fans couldn't be more on the same page when it comes to Faith Dingle. Viewers of the ITV soap have been left devastated as they watch the much-loved character start to deteriorate following her terminal cancer diagnosis.

Emmerdale's long-serving actor Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle, has said that he "could be next" to be axed from the soap, ahead of its 50th anniversary. The 52 year old is instantly recognisable to even those who haven't avidly watched every episode of the countryside-set programme, as he's played wayward Cain for an impressive 22 years and has been at the centre of some of the show's biggest storylines.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has revealed he is "saddened" after details concerning co-star Sally Dexter's exit from the hit soap were recently unveiled. Jeff, 52, who portrays Cain Dingle in the ITV soap, branded his on-screen mum Sally, 62, "brilliant" as it was revealed that her character Faith Dingle will be leaving Emmerdale later this year.

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle was certainly the talk of the village on Tuesday night's episode. Not only was Sally Dexter's character Faith's secret life with her ex-husband and stepdaughter revealed, her role in her ex's death was also exposed. Arriving at her stepdaughter's house with her grandson Nate Robinson, Faith told him that she was married to man after her marriage with Shadrach Dingle.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has admitted he is “so upset” that his co-star Sally Dexter is leaving. The actor plays Cain Dingle on the ITV soap and the son of Sally’s character Faith Dingle, who is about to exit the show in a terminal cancer diagnosis storyline. On Tuesday, Jeff appeared on Lorraine to discuss Sally’s imminent exit from the show.

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley has admitted having a surprising back-up plan in case he ever leaves his iconic portrayal of Cain Dingle. He appeared on Lorraine on Tuesday morning to talk about his "very complex" character and his current storyline about dealing with his mum Faith's terminal cancer.

Emmerdale star Sally Dexter has admitted that she would refuse to leave the ITV soap until her character Faith Dingle repaired her relationship with on-screen son Cain Dingle. Only recently, Faith discovered that her breast cancer had returned and it was incurable with only daughter-in-law Moira Dingle knowing her devastating secret.

In recent weeks Faith Dingle has struggled to come to terms with the news that her breast cancer has returned, as she refuses to tell Chas or Cain about her diagnosis. Instead, she has confided in Moira Barton who has urged her mother-in-law to be honest with her children. Chas has become suspicious of Moira’s apparently secretive behaviour, suspecting that her sister-in-law has resumed her affair with Nate.

Emmerdale fans were left in tears after Faith Dingle revealed her cancer has returned. In Wednesday night’s episode, Faith (played by Sally Dexter) was locked up after throwing a dumbbell through Dan Spencer’s window in a rage, after which she revealed the shocking news. After being taken to a police cell, Faith insisted that she be let out to attend her hospital appointment and insisted it was life or death.

Devastating scenes are on the horizon for Emmerdale fans as ITV has announced that fan-favourite Faith Dingle will soon to discover that her breast cancer has returned. In episodes set to air later this week, the Dingle matriarch - played by actress Sally Dexter - will be informed by medical professionals of the tragic diagnosis.

Emmerdale viewers were left a little bemused as Faith Dingle made her big return to the soap after two years away from the ITV soap.

Legendary Emmerdale character Faith Dingle is set to return to the Dales, 15 months after being exiled by her own family.

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