Emmerdale Spoilers reveal that the Dingle family is about to face a shocker in the upcoming episodes. We already know that the iconic Zak Dingle recently passed on the soap, while he was still living in Scotland. The upcoming episodes feature an emotional funeral for the memorable man and a heartfelt sendoff from the entire Dingle clan.
However, this is Emmerdale we are talking about, and no event is ever complete without an extra dose of drama! The spoilers tease that an unexpected relative arrives at Zak Dingle’s funeral and shocks the family. Moreover, they cause a stir and make things a little difficult for the Dingles. Despite the tease, the spoilers say nothing about who this person is.
Although, in a recent chat with the media, actor Jeff Hordley ( Cain Dingle) revealed that the person is someone the audiences already know. This hint sparked much speculation that Charley Webb may return to reprise her role as Debbie Dingle for Zak’s special episode. However, it seems that’s not the case.
In a recent episode, Moira Dingle was seen telling her son Matty that Debbie won’t be returning to Weatherfield for Zak’s funeral. Furthermore, she explained that Debbie told Cain that she and Zak had grown very close during the time they lived together in Scotland. Thus, the icon’s sudden passing has left her devastated, and she would not be able to face his funeral.
Thus, she has decided to stay back in Scotland and remember Zak through the memories the Grandfather and granddaughter created together. “She’s told Cain that she can’t face it. She got so close to Zak while he was living there, she wants to remember him in her own way,” Moira stated.
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Charley Webb left the soap as a regular in 2019. However, she did reprise the role between late 2020 and early 2021 as a guest star. But if Debbie is not the one returning to the soap for the funeral, then who is? Do you have any clues? Tell us in the comments. Meanwhile, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale spoilers and updates on this mystery relative.