November 5th 2024.
Last week, Emmerdale fans were in for a surprise when they spotted someone who looked uncannily like the beloved Zak Dingle in a scene. It was quite a shock, considering that actor Steve, who played Zak, had passed away last December. The Dingle family had recently bid farewell to Zak's character after Debbie Dingle broke the news of his death to them in the ITV soap.
The week was an emotional rollercoaster for the family, especially with Zak's daughter Tina returning for his funeral. After the funeral, Zak's siblings Belle, Cain, and Sam reflected on the loss and discussed the possibility of Cain taking over as the new "head of the family" and wearing Zak's signature flat cap. As the Dingles tried to move forward, Charity received another surprise in the form of Ross Barton's return.
Ross, who had left the village last month, made a comeback as Billy's boxing opponent at the start of the week. But the attention soon shifted to his catch-up session with Charity, the mother of his son Moses. As they chatted outside the pub in last Thursday's episode, fans couldn't help but notice an extra in the background who looked like Zak Dingle. Sporting a long beard and a flat cap, the resemblance was uncanny and many viewers were quick to point it out.
One fan on a Facebook page dedicated to discussing the show exclaimed, "Zak's back!" Another fan also expressed their shock, saying, "OMG, I thought it was him too for a moment!" On another platform, a viewer commented, "Catching up on last night's #Emmerdale and was shocked to see the doppelganger of the late Zak Dingle in the pub beer garden. Quite creepy, especially for Halloween!"
Interestingly, this is not the first time a Zak Dingle lookalike has made an appearance on a soap. In 2017, during a dramatic scene on EastEnders, fans were more intrigued by two extras in the background who bore a striking resemblance to Zak and Lisa Dingle from Emmerdale. It seems like Zak's iconic look has left a lasting impact on viewers, even beyond the show.
But despite these similarities, there will never be another Zak Dingle. His character will always hold a special place in the hearts of Emmerdale fans, and his presence will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Zak.
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