Tina was revealed as Vinny biological mum
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Emmerdale fans says Vinny's real father is 'not Paul' as they 'work out' paternity twist

by · Manchester Evening News

Emmerdale fans believe they've pieced together the 'true' identity of Vinny Dingle's father, following the revelation of his biological mother on Monday (October 21).

Vinny (Bradley Johnson), who was deserted by his dad Paul Ashdale (Reece Dinsdale), has been brought up by Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), Paul's ex-girlfriend. Despite not being related by blood, Vinny is considered a member of the family.

The mystery of Vinny's mum, which had persisted for years, was finally solved when Tina Dingle (Samantha Power) returned to the village after nearly 30 years.

Tina, who came back on Thursday (October 17) for her father Zak Dingle's (Steve Halliwell), told a tearful Mandy: "I've come for everything that is mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy, it makes me sad thinking about everything I have missed out on."

Tina Dingle warned Mandy that she had come to claim 'what's hers'
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Mandy retorted, blaming Tina for the situation. However, as Tina confronted her, she made it clear she wanted Zak's house and more - before disclosing she had a son, reports Leeds Live.

She firmly declared: "It doesn't matter. What's mine is mine. My house, my son."

As Vinny's adoptive mother, Tina's words left Mandy in tears, fearing the truth would be revealed.

Vinny Dingle's mum has been revealed as Tina in a huge twist
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However, Tina's disclosure sparked immediate speculation online, with viewers questioning the identity of Vinny's real father.

Long-time viewers of the ITV soap will recall that Tina had a close relationship with Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) in the 1990s, even receiving a marriage proposal from the Home Farm owner - which she declined.

Fans are now speculating that Frank might be Vinny's real father. One viewer tweeted on X: "Low-key think Tina's backstory as Vinny's mum is gonna be really good #Emmerdale."

Frank Tate was played by Norman Bowler

Another questioned: "So is #Vinny the lovechild of #FrankTate on #Emmerdale? ."

A third viewer commented: "Are we now supposed to believe Mandy's ex had a fling with Tina and had Vinny, how ridiculous is that."

A fourth fan joked: "Well, fancy that, Vinny is actually a REAL Dingle! And before anyone suggests it...Vinny was born in 2001. NOT another of Frank Tate's children".

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV and ITVX