Emmerdale fans left furious as Dingle family member snubs funeral

Debbie Dingle's absence sparks outrage

Emmerdale fans were left in shock as Debbie Dingle, played by Charley Webb, refused to return to the village for her grandfather Zak's funeral. Despite living with Zak at the time of his passing, Debbie chose not to make the trip back to Yorkshire, claiming she was too distraught to cope with the news of his death.

Outcry from fans

Viewers took to social media to express their disappointment and anger at Debbie's decision. Many felt that it was disrespectful for her not to attend the funeral, especially considering her close relationship with Zak. Some fans also questioned the authenticity of the storyline and criticized the show for not handling the situation better.

Recasting controversy

In another surprising turn of events, the character of Tina Dingle was recast for the episodes. Despite Tina's return, fans were left baffled by the decision to have a new actress, Samantha Power, take on the role. The move sparked further backlash, with viewers expressing their disappointment at not seeing the original actress reprise the iconic character.

Future appearances

Despite the backlash, Samantha Power, who played Tina in the recent episodes, expressed her interest in returning to Emmerdale for more mischief. Fans will have to stay tuned to see if Tina's character will have a more extended presence on the show in the future.