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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > Emmerdale > Emmerdale: Jacqueline Pirie TURNS DOWN The Opportunity To Return – A New Tina Dingle Returns

Emmerdale: Jacqueline Pirie TURNS DOWN The Opportunity To Return – A New Tina Dingle Returns

Last updated: October 18, 2024 12:11 pm
By Baishaly Roy Published October 18, 2024 Add a Comment
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EM/New face returns as Tina Dingle

Emmerdale fans have been on the edge of their seats with the latest shock return to the village. After nearly 30 years, the iconic character Tina Dingle is back – but she’s not quite how you’ll remember her. Jacqueline Pirie, who originally brought Tina’s fiery spirit to life in the 90s, turned down the chance to reprise the role, leaving the Emmerdale team with the difficult task of finding someone who could fill those big Dingle boots.

And that’s where the surprise came in. Fans were left stunned when Samantha Power, best known for her roles in Brassic and Ackley Bridge, made an unexpected entrance as the new Tina Dingle.

Tina Reappears On Emmerdale

Tina’s reappearance in the Dales has already sparked plenty of whispers among fans. Turning up at Zak’s funeral unannounced, Tina wasted no time making her presence known. “Did you seriously think I wouldn’t show up?” she said, barging in and setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be an explosive storyline.

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EM/New Tina bashes in Zak’s funeral

Rumour has it that Tina’s planning to claim her share of Wishing Well Cottage, but her hopes are dashed when Lydia produces Zak’s will, showing that Tina has been cut out. In true Emmerdale fashion, the tension escalates, leading to a chaotic scene where Lydia shoves Tina into the mud, only to reveal an even bigger shock – Tina’s wearing an ankle tag! With the police arriving to whisk her away, it’s safe to say Tina’s short return to the Dales has left a lasting impression. But don’t think this is the last we’ll see of her.

Samantha Power has even teased in a recent interview that Tina’s story is far from over. Speaking about her time on set, Power said, “Stepping into such an iconic role was nerve-wracking. Jacqueline Pirie was amazing, and I wanted to do the character justice. But Tina has so much more to give – she’s got unfinished business with the Dingles, and I’d love to come back for more.” And it seems like fans should brace themselves for just that.

The Real Reason Why Jacqueline Pirie Did NOT Return

However, there have been several speculations from the fans as to why Jacqueline Pirie didn’t return to the role she made famous. Turns out, Jacqueline Pirie, who originally portrayed Tina from 1994 to 1996, turned down the chance to reprise her role. Living in Canada and having moved on to a career as a novelist, Pirie was approached by Emmerdale bosses but declined to make a return to the Dales.

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Jacqueline Pirie not returning: reason explained

A source close to the star revealed, “Jacqueline loved her time on Emmerdale, but it was a long time ago. She’s got a whole new life now and doesn’t feel the need to step back into acting.” With Samantha Power now at the helm, Tina’s return promises to be just the beginning of what could be one of the Dingle family’s most explosive storylines. There’s a sense of unfinished business, and as we all know, when it comes to the Dingles, things are never simple.

Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale news and updates on how Tina’s return is going to shake up the upcoming storylines! 

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