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Charity will be gone for a while since Emma Atkins appears to be pregnant. I love Charity, wonderfully written, brilliant actress!
Is Emma really pregnant?
She certainly seems to be. Wearing loose tops, a coat....
If she really is pregnant, she would be entitled to go on maternity leave ... which would mean she would leave for a short while??
Emma Atkins is taking a hiatus from Emmerdale because she is pregnant.
Atkins's character Charity Dingle was written out of the soap in tonight's (January 20) episode, as she was imprisoned for perverting the course of justice.
The actress announced her intentions to take a year away from Emmerdale in a video on the ITV website.
Her co-star Charley Webb offered congratulations on Twitter, writing: "Finally-everyone knows Emma is leaving to have a baby. Can't wait to be an 'Aunty' again… Emmerdale will miss 'Charity' but she'll be back."
Charity's temporary departure from the soap was tied into the return of Gemma Oaten as Rachel Breckle.
Atkins debuted on Emmerdale as the vixen Charity in 2000, remaining in the main cast until 2005. Charity made a shocking return to Emmerdale back in 2009.
a year without charity, no that is too long
Emmerdale actress Emma Atkins has revealed she is eight months pregnant having kept her baby secret for most of her pregnancy.
You would think being on screen most days of the week would make it tricky to hide an enormous baby bump, but Emma Atkins has achieved the impossible, keeping her pregnancy under wraps until her Charity Dingle storyline played out.
Not to us SoapBoarders :nono:
Soap bosses were keen to preserve the story, and felt that if viewers new Emma was pregnant they’d already know the outcome of the plot.
The outcome was revealed earlier this week as Charity was sent to prison for two years after a surprise witness propped up during her court case.
‘I can’t believe we managed to keep it a secret for so long, I am so delighted,’ she told The Sun.
‘It couldn’t come at a nicer time, if all goes according to plan then I’ll have my baby just before my 40th birthday, it’ll be such a nice birthday present.’
During Emma’s recent scenes, which saw her character running away through the woods from her murder-plotting husband, a stunt double was on hand just in case things got a bit much for the pregnant actress.
But even the actress is glad that Charity has finally come a cropper of her own wicked ways.
‘It was wonderful because Charity always thought she could get away with it, then suddenly she’s served a curve ball.
‘People love to defend their characters, but I can’t, she’s such a wrong’un and full of naughtiness.’
I hope Rachel will still be in the village by the time Charity returns. Would love to see how it plays out.
Charity Dingle will return to the soap for one episode next week as Cain pays her a visit in prison
Charity (Emma Atkins) was written out of the soap last month when she was imprisoned for perverting the course of justice.
In scenes to be aired next week, Cain will lie to his wife Moira when he takes Charity's son Noah to see her.
However, despite his secrecy, it is clear that Cain is dreading seeing his former lover as he is worried about her feelings for him.
Arriving at the prison, Noah is delighted to see Charity, but Cain is left in an awkward predicament when he goes to leave and Charity begs him to stay.
Charity is clearly relieved to see Cain but after she sends Noah off to a vending machine, she begins to talk to Cain alone, What will she say?
In real life, Atkins is having a year's break from the soap due to pregnancy.
Emmerdale star Emma Atkins has confirmed that she gave birth to a baby son last month.
The actress, who plays Charity Dingle on the ITV soap, welcomed her first child with her partner Tom.
Speaking of the news for the first time, Atkins told The Sun: "We've had a lovely, healthy baby boy.
"He arrived just before my 40th birthday, which was the best present."
Atkins's pregnancy news was only announced officially in January, after Emmerdale viewers had watched Charity receive a two-year jail sentence for perverting the course of justice.
While some fans had noticed the efforts to hide Atkins's baby bump on screen, show bosses wanted viewers to be surprised by Charity's shock exit.
In an interview after Charity's imprisonment, Atkins confirmed that she would be taking a year off from Emmerdale.
She said at the time: "It's only right that Charity is brought to justice and is going to prison for two years, but don't worry - I'm sure she'll be out on good behaviour if she plays her cards right!
"I am leaving probably for about a year, because I'm leaving to have a baby which is really exciting. I will miss Emmerdale so much but it's a new little journey in my own life that I'm taking on now. But I'll miss everyone and I can't wait to go back."
Emmerdale schemer Charity Dingle may currently be locked away in prison, but it seems that may not stop her from causing trouble for her family from afar.
Show producer Kate Oates has revealed that the ITV soap will soon be revisiting Charity's storyline, as she tries her best to secure an early release.
The ruthless character has been handed a two-year jail sentence for perverting the course of justice, but as fans well know that Charity is never down on her luck for long, could she already be on the right track to freedom?
Oates told Emmerdale's official website: "The eagle-eared amongst you may remember that when Cain went to visit Charity in prison, she told him that maybe she had a little bit of a scam up her sleeve that might give her a reduced sentence.
"We're going to be revealing what that is really soon, and it's going to have a huge impact on Debbie and the rest of the Dingles."
Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, is taking a one-year break from Emmerdale as she is currently on maternity leave. She welcomed the arrival of a baby son last month.
Charity's exit aired in January, but she reappeared briefly on screen the following month for Cain's visit.
While speaking to her old flame, Charity teased: "I could be out sooner than expected. Let's just say life has a way of surprising you."
twitter rumours is she is pregnant but by who, cain, ross or di bails or someone else
I hope its not Cain -that would be too reptitious!!
Id have thought a baby was more of a long
term.commitment rather than a " bit of a scam"
but Im not a Dingle.
Would being pregnant get her an early release-
women do give birth in prison.!
Not sure how long long in"real time" that she's
been in prison -so how far has pregnancy
progressed-unless its a male member of staff
that is the father.
It would explain Debbie being upset/ Cain
beiing thoughtful/ Dingles being stunned.
So.overall a good rumour Lizann -hope there's
some truth in it. Has Declan been gone too
long to be involved? And if its Ross- Debbie
will have her eyes out!!
Promising very Promising!
Dupl
Apparently, she has had a baby already .....
did she not abort declan's baby, still want cain to be daddy
Emmerdale has introduced a new member of the Dingle family in a shock storyline twist - Charity's newborn baby.
Viewers had no idea that Charity was pregnant, but she welcomed the new arrival in Thursday evening's double bill (June 11) after she keeled over with stomach cramps in prison and was rushed to hospital.
The surprise scenes took place just as Charity's daughter Debbie was paying her a visit at the jail.
Once the rest of the Dingles heard news of a family emergency and gathered at the hospital, Charity had already given birth. Lisa, Zak, Chas, Cain and Moira were all left stunned as Debbie appeared holding the newborn baby boy.
Charity's son will be living in the village as she has named Debbie as his legal guardian in her absence.
Charity's secret has rocked the Dingle family and the drama continues over the next few weeks as they wonder who the baby's father could be.
Show bosses had hinted that Charity's latest return appearance would come with a twist, but the baby secret was kept well under wraps until the episode aired.
Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, is currently on a break from Emmerdale as she has taken maternity leave.
Atkins gave birth to a baby son in March - her first child with her partner Tom.
jai, ross and cain leading the way as possible daddys on twitter
Could still be Declan's baby - the time she was sick with poisoning could have doubled as morning sickness and those pregnancy tests she took could have given an early negative reading. Or - that last night they spent together at the cottage could have been the time she fell pregnant. It then opens it up for Declan's return at a later date once he finds out he has a son. And if it is Declan's there is no way Charity would want Declan finding out he has a child, so she would rather name someone else as the father. The timing also works - September/October to June... she was still with Declan 9 months ago...
Was the baby prem or full term? We're still a couple of months behind the UK in NZ so won't see these episodes until August.
dupl
full term i imagine as debbie took home straight away
dupl
Another thought: Declan also made that video implicating Charity AFTER the lake incident so that showed him alive and well. He's just MIA and laying low. He can't afford to show his face again as he too is liable for the insurance fraud AND the arson. But hearing that he has a child?? THAT could bring him out of the woodwork.
I don't think Declan is the father
I expect a Christmas reveal of the baby's father :p
I don't think the actor that plays Declan wants to come back, or if he does not so soon. I think it'll be a 'shock' reveal
Emmerdale producer Kate Oates has teased Charity Dingle's upcoming return to the village.
Viewers saw Charity receive a jail sentence earlier this year after she was found guilty of perverting the course of justice, but she briefly returned to screens over the summer after giving birth to Ross Barton's baby.
In real life, actress Emma Atkins is currently on a year-long break from the show, having welcomed her first child in April.
"Emma took a year off so she will be back soon," Oates told Inside Soap. "Before she went, we wanted to sow the seeds and have Charity say, 'I'm still in love with you, Cain, and when I get out I am coming for you!'
"Cain is prepared for that now, and so is Moira. Charity is not coming back to a warm and fluffy atmosphere - she thrives in a more difficult environment."
Oates also teased the upcoming return of Nikhil Sharma, who was last seen on screen in 2013.
Nikhil bowed out of the village for a new life in Canada following the tragic death of his wife Gennie, but it was recently announced that Rik Makarem would be reprising the role.
Speaking about what viewers can expect to see from Nikhil this time round, Oates said: "He was always such a specific character with OCD and his quirks, but he has been away, coped as a single parent and run businesses of his own.
"So he will come back with a bit more confidence and a bit more stature. Jai won't know what has hit him!"
I wish Charity would not come back - her character is sooo predictable - all she thinks of is conning people and/or going to bed with them - in any order. Why would anyone - including family - trust someone with her track record?