Emmerdale legend’s ‘return sealed after devastating family death’ as fans spot string of giveaway clues
FANS have been convinced that Emmerdale legend Debbie Dingle is on her way back to the Dales after noticing a string of huge clues.
Played by Charley Webb, Debbie has not been seen in the village for three years but that could all be about to change on the ITV soap.
Following the heartbreaking news that show legend Steve Halliwell, famed for his role as Zak Dingle, had passed away, viewers think this news has certified a comeback for the once-popular character.
On-screen, Zak is currently residing with Debbie at her home in Scotland where she moved to upon quitting the Dales.
With Zak having only been seen on-screen in short bouts over the past two years, bosses explained his absence by weaving in a story that saw him spending time away in Scotland with Debbie in order to get away from the Dingle chaos.
With Steve having passed, it is more than likely that Emmerdale will choose to kill Zak off on-screen too.
It is likely that any death would therefore occur in Scotland with Debbie being the first to know.
Although nothing has yet been confirmed by Emmerdale, viewers can likely expect a huge celebration of Zak and Steve’s contribution to the show in 2024.
If the show does air a poignant funeral for the character, soaps have been known to recruit a slew of former show stars with connections to the character to return, further ‘sealing’ a comeback for Debbie.
Speculating about her return online, one fan said: “Debbie has to [come back]. Zak will probably die in Scotland with her. She could come back to the village to break the news.”
Another fan wrote “Hopefully when the time is right and the writers give Zak Dingle a good send off funeral, I hope they bring back a lot of ex Dingles for the episode. He deserves it.”
A third went onto say: “Hopefully they will bring back Eli, Debbie, Tina, Del and introduce his eldest son Nathan and brother Zebediah.”
Before a fourth penned: “Could #Emmerdale have the 10,000th episode to be Zak Dingles funeral and the return of Tina Dingle ( among other Dingles that showed at weddings, funerals, birthdays etc… over the years.)”
Debbie actress Charley may also be prepared to return to the show following the exit of her soon-to-be ex-husband Matthew Wolfenden whom she recently confirmed her split from.
Matthew quit the show just weeks ago after years in the role as David Metcalfe.