Emmerdale aired a shock return for Zak Dingle's daughter Tina Dingle on the ITV soap on Thursday, with original actress Jacqueline Pirie replaced by someone new

Emmerdale's Tina Dingle made an explosive return on the ITV soap on Thursday night, and soon there was a twist involving Mandy Dingle amid actress Samantha Power's debut

Emmerdale fans were shocked on Thursday evening as Tina Dingle, a forgotten member of the family, made a surprise return at Zak Dingle's emotional funeral service

Emmerdale has finally confirmed which character has returned to the ITV soap joining the Dingle family, with Thursday's early release episode on ITVX confirming who it is

Emmerdale viewers were left stunned during Thursday's episode as Tina Dingle made a dramatic return, but where have fans seen the actress before?

Emmerdale has welcomed back a long-lost relative of the Dingle clan - and fans had a lot to say about their return

Emmerdale actress Jacqueline Pirie also starred in Coronation Street - but rejected a two-year contract renewal worth a reported £250,000

Emmerdale cast members filmed heartbreaking scenes recently for Zak Dingle's funeral, after their co-star Steve Halliwell's death last year - and now one star has spoken about the episodes

Emmerdale viewers were left calling for a popular character to make a more permanent return to the Dales

Emmerdale's Tina Dingle made her return on the ITV soap this week after decades away, but who plays her now and why did she leave the show amid original actress Jacqueline Pirie not returning