Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter)

[Perdita]

The newest Dingle in the village is about to turn Emmerdale into a "big chaotic mess".

Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod recently hinted to Digital Spy and other press that Belle, Cain, Chas, Debbie and Zak have a truly wild relation - possibly named Faith - on the way.

"There's a new Dingle coming in as well," Iain teased. "I made some notes before I came in today and the phrase 'gin-fuelled whirlwind' appeared on my pad at one point

"So even if I left it at that, I hope that would be intriguing enough for you to be interested.

"The idea was that again we wanted to bring someone in who would illuminate that family in a way that perhaps we haven't been able to with the characters that are currently in there."

The producer then revealed: "She's - it's a she, as I've just given away - is a big chaotic mess

"While it might look like she's a whole lot of fun and trouble at the start of it, the story that we get to is likely to be a lot more serious.

"It's a big family drama to ensue, is all I can really say at this point.

"The character may or may not be called Faith. We haven't got anywhere near a casting yet. So that's going to be sometime later this year."

The Dingle family have been mainstays of Emmerdale for over 20 years - earning a place in fans' hearts after initially starting off as loathsome troublemakers.

[maidmarian]

That should stir things up nicely!
Faith married to Shadrach had affair with Zak(
(already in doghouse at present)
Hence Cain .
Mother Cain & Chas & Gran of Aaron& Debbie!
Was only in ED for 5 episodes 2000-2004
per Wiki.Played by Gillian Jephcott-hope they
cast her again.
Loads of storyline possibilities!!

[maidmarian]

That should stir things up nicely!
Faith married to Shadrach had affair with Zak(
(already in doghouse at present)
Hence Cain .
Mother Cain & Chas & Gran of Aaron& Debbie!
Was only in ED for 5 episodes 2000-2004
per Wiki.Played by Gillian Jephcott-hope they
cast her again.
Loads of storyline possibilities!!

P.s. I would like them to bring back Nellie Dingle
( Zaks first wife) but only if played by first
actress ( Sandra Gough?)
She also.played Irma Ogden in Corrie and married
David Barlow ( Kens brother)

An Ogden & and a Barlow!!!! Ooooh Kenneth!

[kiwigirl]

Before bringing in New characters, you'd think they'd tidy up a few missing pieces first. Since the sudden death of Shirley Stelfox there has been no mention of Edna otherthan Pearl dropping her off at the station to visit a sick family member? Either kill her off or move Edna on. So it makes sence to add another elderly character, but I thought Chas & Cains mother was dead?

[Perdita]

Before bringing in New characters, you'd think they'd tidy up a few missing pieces first. Since the sudden death of Shirley Stelfox there has been no mention of Edna otherthan Pearl dropping her off at the station to visit a sick family member? Either kill her off or move Edna on. So it makes sence to add another elderly character, but I thought Chas & Cains mother was dead?

The production team need to consult with Shirley´s family before they can make arrangements to explain her long absence, I remember it was a long time before Seth was buried.

[kiwigirl]

Thats still pretty sad leaving a great character in limbo like that, but consulting with her family is very understandable.

[deeCee]

*Sigh*

Just what is needed, yet another Dingle with an ensuing "big family drama".

[deeCee]

*Sigh*

Just what is needed, yet another Dingle with an ensuing "big family drama".

[lizann]

is she a sister for cain and chas as their mother is dead

[Sheeratty]

Their mother isn't dead. She has only been on screen a handful of times - the last time was the big Dingle party back in 2004 - and before that she had a few episodes in 2000 when she told Zak he was Cain's dad.