Was Tina Dingle star Jacqueline Pirie asked to return to Emmerdale?
Michael Adams published this article on October 18, 2024, at 8:18 AM, and updated it later the same day at 9:30 AM.
Emmerdale has brought back the beloved character Tina Dingle to the show, but a new actress will be taking on the role.
Tina first made her debut in the ITV soap, featuring in 179 episodes from 1994 to 1996, with the role portrayed by actress Jacqueline Pirie.
The character, who is the daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle (played by Steve Halliwell and Sandra Gough), left the Dales after saying no to Frank Tate's (Norman Bowler) marriage proposal and resigning from her job.
After moving to London to start fresh, Tina lost touch with her family. Zak later confessed that he wasn’t even sure if she was still using her old name.
The character made a significant comeback yesterday, even though Jacqueline has not returned to her role.
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Following her time portraying Linda Baldwin in Coronation Street, she moved to Canada and embarked on a fresh journey as a writer.
Now known as Jacqueline Chadwick, the former actress resides in Victoria, Canada, where she has authored several crime novels.
The stories focus on a character named Ali Dalglish, a former forensic psychologist who has transitioned into being a homemaker but ends up getting caught up in murder investigations. The books are titled "In the Still," "Briefly Maiden," and "Silent Sisters."
Samantha Power, who used to star in Ackley Bridge, has now stepped into the role, making her debut at Zak's funeral.
The transformed Tina, now with a head of blonde hair, was spotted snapping pictures outside Wishing Well Cottage before unexpectedly showing up at the funeral, leaving her family in complete disbelief.
In classic soap opera fashion, the other Dingles reacted to the new casting by calling out her name, leading Belle to ask, "Is that my sister Tina?"
It's understandable that she didn't recognize her from the pictures of the family!
Recent reports indicate that Jacqueline Pirie was asked to make a comeback, but she chose to pass on the offer.
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"Jacqueline enjoyed her days on Emmerdale and her acting career, but that was in the past, and she's moved forward," a source shared with The Sun.
She currently resides in Canada and has embarked on a new path as a novelist. Although she has a special fondness for the show, she has no desire to return to it.
"Such situations are common; individuals evolve and recasting is a regular occurrence."
Metro has contacted Emmerdale for a response.
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