Emmerdale fans speculate on Zak Dingle's long-lost son Nathan's identity
Emmerdale fans believe they've already met Zak Dingle's estranged son Nathan, who has been referenced in the soap for decades, and is a member of the Dales community
ByGeorge AllenContent editorJoe CrutchleyTV reporter
Emmerdale viewers reckon they've cracked the mystery of Zak Dingle's long-lost son, Nathan, suggesting he might be a well-known face in the village. The character of Zak, played by the late Steve Halliwell who sadly passed away in December 2023 at the age of 77, has been a staple on the soap since his debut in 1994, reports the Manchester Evening News.
As the head of the infamous Dingle clan, Zak has had his fair share of drama with three marriages and seven children: Cain (Jeff Hordley), Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper), Tina (Samantha Power), Butch (Paul Loughran), Sam (James Hooton), Ben (Steve Jackson), and the rarely mentioned Nathan. Despite occasional references to Nathan's off-screen existence since the '90s, his location has remained a mystery, leading fans to speculate about his secret life among the villagers.
One fan on Reddit theorised about Nathan's potential return, saying: "It would be interesting to see how Cain reacts to being the head of the family knowing that his eldest brother is still alive and takes his place he was said to be stuck up lol if and if he's got kids they'll be more grandchildren of Zak's."
Meanwhile, on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page, the topic of Nathan Dingle sparked a discussion with one person stating: "They should reintroduce Nathan, there's definitely a story for him." Another agreed, adding, "It would have a lot of potential! ."
Fans began speculating about Dr Liam Cavanagh's true identity, with one person wondering: "What if Dr Liam is really him all this time? " Another viewer agreed, saying "That would be good."
A third fan chimed in, "It could work, they would have to retcon a few things but good idea! "Meanwhile, in other Emmerdale news, Zak's estranged daughter Tina made a surprise return to the show after nearly 30 years, now played by Samantha Power. Her return was marked by a dramatic twist at Zak's funeral, where she staked her claim to her share of her father's estate and dropped a bombshell on Mandy, revealing that she is the biological mother of Vinny Dingle.
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