Emmerdale cancelled tonight in huge blow to fans
Emmerdale has been cancelled on Thursday night due to a huge schedule shake up. The ITV soap usually broadcasts an hour special every Thursday, however today, it unfortunately won’t be airing at all. ITV is instead opting to broadcast live sports coverage, leaving many disappointed soap fans. The broadcaster will be showing live coverage of the UEFA Nations League Live match between England and Greece from the Olympic Stadium in Athens from 7pm.
The ITV news bulletin will also be affected in the schedule shakeup, being whittled down to just 30 minutes. Mark Pougatch will be leading the coverage, as he’s joined by former Manchester United star Roy Keane and Ian Wright for analysis, with commentary from Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon.
It’ll be a blow to fans who were waiting for the latest updates on the drama in the village. This week, returning character Tina Dingle made shock revelations about being Vinny’s mother. Despite Mandy agreeing to help Tina get her hands on Zak’s will in order for secrecy, it wasn’t long before Tina spilled all to Vinny.
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The role of Tina Dingle was reprised by Emmerdale newcomer Samantha Power during the tear jerking episode showcasing the funeral of Zak Dingle, after actor Steve Halliwell’s tragic death last year. The role was previously portrayed by original star Jacqueline Pirie , who made her last appearance 28 years ago.
Asked if she had watched the original Tina on the screen, Samantha, who stars in Brassic and Ackley Bridge said: "Yes! I absolutely do remember Jaqueline who played Tina. She was absolutely fantastic, I remember her character vividly. So I am very lucky to get the chance to pick up where she left off.
"My husband said he had never known me to be this nervous! My first scene on my first day was at the graveside with all the Dingles. That's a lot, right? Luckily everyone was so nice and welcoming,” she continued.
Original actress Jacqueline also addressed the recasting of her iconic character at the time, as she took to X, formerly known as Twitter writing: "So many questions regarding Tina Dingle's return. Great character, great show. I wish @sampower_sam all the best, I loved playing her, I'm sure she will too, great cast to be a part of and, no... they didn't ask me #emmerdale #tinadingle #dingle."
Elsewhere, in this week's Emmerdale, fans have been watching the heartbreaking scenes in which Eric Pollard is struggling with Parkinson's.
