Emmerdale heartbreak: Which iconic Dingle is leaving the village forever in a shock exit?

 

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Emmerdale is set to lose another familiar face in the coming months. Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny Dingle, is the latest name reportedly leaving as the ITV soap continues its cast shake-up.

Johnson joined the cast in 2019 as Vinny, the adopted son of Mandy Dingle, as part of Lisa Riley’s big return storyline.

Vinny was later revealed to be the biological son of Mandy’s cousin, Tina Dingle, and Paul Ashdale.

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News of Johnson’s departure was first reported by The Sun, with a source telling the outlet: “Bradley is a very popular member of the cast and especially close with his on-screen Dingle family,” adding that Riley was “devastated” over the news.

Digital Spy has reached out to Emmerdale for comment.

Vinny’s storylines have seen him deal with the return of his abusive father Paul, his relationship with Liv Flaherty and her untimely death, his short-lived marriage to Gabby Thomas, struggling with his sexuality, and his friendship with Kammy Hadiq.

Most recently fans have seen Vinny involved with Lewis Barton.

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Reports of Vinny’s exit come just a week after Nick Miles was said to be leaving the soap after over two decades as Jimmy King.

Jimmy will reportedly be killed off during a major stunt later this year, with his ex-wife Sadie King (played by Patsy Kensit) returning to the village.

Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn Fletcher, is also reported to be exiting the show with the character recently issuing fiancé Joe Tate with an ultimatum over his current war with the Dingles.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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