List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 2000

{{Short description|None}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Emmerdale'' characters introduced in 2000}} The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'' in 2000, by order of first appearance.

==Carlos Diaz== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |name=Carlos Diaz |introducer= Kieran Roberts (2000) [[Steve Frost]] (2004) |portrayer=Gary Turner |years=2000–2001, 2004 |first=9 March 2000 |last=17 May 2004 |occupation=[[Chef]] }} '''Carlos Diaz''', portrayed by Gary Turner, made his first appearance on 9 March 2000. Turner departed the series in 2001, but reprised the role for a guest stint in 2004.

Carlos arrives in the village as a chef and later begins a relationship with [[Nicola Blackstock]] ([[Nicola Wheeler]]). Carlos begins an affair with Nicola's half-sister, [[Bernice Thomas]] ([[Samantha Giles]]). Carlos proposes to Nicola when he thinks she is pregnant and she accepts. Bernice understands that Carlos is only in a relationship with Nicola because she is pregnant, but when she learns that this is not true, she is horrified and insists that Nicola tell Carlos. Angry at Nicola's lies, Carlos tells her about his relationship with Bernice and that she could be expecting his baby at their wedding. Nicola reacts badly and attacks Carlos with her bouquet, before telling the congregation about the affair, stunning her father [[Rodney Blackstock]] ([[Patrick Mower]]) and Bernice's ex-husband, [[Ashley Thomas]] ([[John Middleton (actor)|John Middleton]]). The wedding is cancelled and Carlos leaves the village after learning that Ashley is the father of Bernice's child. Three years later, Carlos returns to the village, to Nicola's shock. He learns that Bernice has left the village and despite initially deciding to stay, he changes his mind and leaves again. {{Clear}}

==Adam Forrester== {{Infobox soap character |series = Emmerdale |name = Adam Forrester |portrayer = [[Tim Vincent]] |introducer = Kieran Roberts |first = {{start date|2000|3|21|df=y}} |last = {{end date|2001|1|16|df=y}} |years = 2000–2001 |occupation = Veterinary surgeon }} '''Adam Forrester''', played by [[Tim Vincent]], made his first appearance on 21 March 2000.<ref name="Corcoran">{{cite magazine|last=Corcoran|first=Rachel|date=April 2000|title=Vet in practice|magazine=[[All About Soap]]|issue=7|page=21}}</ref> Vincent said he was "really excited" when he was approached to play the role.<ref name="Corcoran"/> Adam marked his first major acting role since he appeared in ''[[Dangerfield (TV series)|Dangerfield]]'' in 1997.<ref name="Murphy">{{cite magazine|last=Murphy|first=Liz|date=May 2000|title=Carry on vet|magazine=[[Soaplife]]|issue=10|page=36}}</ref> Vincent was initially contracted until November 2000, and he commuted between his home in London and the studios in Leeds.<ref name="Murphy"/>

The character was introduced during the aftermath of a bus crash, where he earned the respect of the villagers by helping the injured.<ref name="Corcoran"/> Adam moves to the village to work at the local veterinary practice. Vincent told Rachel Corcoran of ''[[All About Soap]]'' that his character has "very good intentions" upon his arrival. He is "confident" and has many new ideas about how to run the practice.<ref name="Corcoran"/> However, Adam's approach annoys his new boss [[Paddy Kirk]] ([[Dominic Brunt]]).<ref name="Corcoran"/> Vincent said, "Adam is genuinely a nice guy and everyone likes him, But Paddy's constantly telling him how things are run at the surgery while Adam says 'No, this is the way I'll do it' before doing it his way. And it seems to work, much to Paddy's annoyance."<ref name="Murphy"/>

Vincent explained that Adam does not realise he is annoying Paddy, and he is not being deliberately nasty to him, but Paddy worries that their clients will think Adam is the better vet.<ref name="Corcoran"/> Paddy is also put out because Adam took all the glory during the crash, while he could not help out because he had a broken wrist.<ref name="Murphy"/> [[Marlon Dingle]] ([[Mark Charnock]]) is also not happy with Adam when he dates [[Tricia Dingle|Tricia Stokes]] ([[Sheree Murphy]]), who he has feelings for. Vincent added that Adam is unaware of what he is doing to Paddy and Marlon, and he has no idea that they are waiting for him to fall.<ref name="Murphy"/>

==Cain Dingle== {{Main|Cain Dingle}}

==Charity Dingle== {{Main|Charity Dingle}}

==Shadrach Dingle== {{Main|Shadrach Dingle}}

==Edna Birch== {{Main|Edna Birch}}

==Gloria Weaver== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |name=Gloria Weaver |portrayer=[[Janice McKenzie]] |years=2000–2004 |first=30 May 2000 |last=6 February 2004 |husband=[[Eric Pollard]] (2002–2003) |occupation=MP (2002–2003) }}

'''Gloria Weaver''' (previously '''Pollard''') is the fourth wife of [[Eric Pollard]] ([[Chris Chittell]]). She was portrayed by veteran actress [[Janice McKenzie]] and appeared on a recurring basis between 2000 and 2004. {{Clear}}

==Bishop George Postlethwaite== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |years=2000, 2002–2010 |introducer= Kieran Roberts (2000) [[Steve November|Steve Frost]] (2003, 2004) [[Kathleen Beedles]] (2007) |name=Bishop George Postlethwaite |portrayer=[[Peter Cartwright (actor)|Peter Cartwright]] |occupation= Bishop |first=7 June 2000 |last=29 January 2010 }}

'''George Postlethwaite, Bishop of Skipdale''' is the local [[bishop]] and [[Ashley Thomas]]' ([[John Middleton (actor)|John Middleton]]) boss. He has appeared from 2000 to 2010 and was often known as '''Bishop George'''.

George first appears when [[Edna Birch]] ([[Shirley Stelfox]]) writes to complain to him about Ashley's public courtship of [[Bernice Blackstock]] ([[Samantha Giles]]).

Several years later, when Ashley decides he wants to marry [[Laurel Potts]] ([[Charlotte Bellamy]]), George is against the marriage as he believes that Ashley is rushing into things. Ashley announced his resignation from the priesthood - so he could marry - to the shock of the Bishop. Ashley later withdraws his resignation, causing George to once again say that Ashley is quick to make decisions. Eventually, the Bishop gives his approval and marries the couple in November 2005. Among the ceremonies he has conducted include the marriage of [[Tom King (Emmerdale)|Tom King]] ([[Kenneth Farrington]]) and [[Rosemary King|Rosemary Sinclair]] ([[Linda Thorson]]) on Christmas Day 2006 when Ashley's been wrongfully punched by [[Terry Woods (Emmerdale)|Terry Woods]] and the baptism of the Hope twins in May 2007. He also appears to judge village competitions.

When the death of his housekeeper leaves George lonely, Laurel tries to matchmake him with [[Emily Kirk]] ([[Kate McGregor]]), despite the age gap between the two. While Emily and George spend more time with each other, he is persuading her to become a priest. In October 2008, Bishop George announces that Emmerdale's village church, St. Mary's, is to close due to low attendance at services. The congregation, organised by [[Nicola King|Nicola De Souza]] ([[Nicola Wheeler]]), start a village choir and enter a competition, where they win an effort award. However, the church is still to be sold to [[Eric Pollard]] ([[Chris Chittell]]) and the last service will be on Christmas Day 2008. However, on Christmas Day, Nicola organises a sit-in at the Church and invites all the press including ''[[Calendar (News)|Calendar]]''. This causes Eric to pull out of buying the site, and the Bishop tells Ashley the following day that he may continue services in the church until a new buyer is found. He returns in January to tell the Thomas' that the church has been bought and they must be prepared to leave. However, the following day the church's new owners, [[Mark Wylde|Mark]] ([[Maxwell Caulfield]]) and [[Natasha Wylde]] ([[Amanda Donohoe]]), give the church back to the community and Ashley keeps his job. In February 2009, he visits the village when Ashley and Laurel have to tell him that [[Jasmine Thomas (Emmerdale)|Jasmine Thomas]] ([[Jenna Coleman|Jenna-Louise Coleman]]) has run away after murdering someone while Laurel is being charged with perverting the course of justice. He appears frequently during [[Sally Spode]]'s ([[Siân Reeves]]) time in the village. Her husband was a vicar who he thought was abusing her so sent him to a health retreat. In 2010, he realises that it is Sally who is ruining the Thomas family's lives and apologises.

==Virginia West== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |years=2000-2001 |introducer= Kieran Roberts |name=Virginia West |portrayer=Bridget Fry |first=15 June 2000 |last=10 August 2001 }} '''Virginia West''' was a lady who [[#Adam Forrester|Adam Forrester]] ([[Tim Vincent]]) cheated on [[Tricia Dingle|Tricia Stokes]] ([[Sheree Murphy]]) with. She appeared regularly in ''Emmerdale'' between 2000 and 2001 until [[Lady Tara Thornfield|Tara Thornfield]] ([[Anna Brecon]]) agreed to drop assault charges against Virginia if she left the village. {{clear}}

==Bob Hope== {{Main|Bob Hope (Emmerdale)}}

==Caleb Dingle== {{Confused|Caleb Miligan}} {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |name=Caleb Dingle |appeared=26 September 2000 |last= |portrayer=Mike Kelly |years= |introducer=Kieran Roberts |father=[[List of Emmerdale characters (2002)#Jedediah Dingle|Jedediah Dingle]] |mother=[[Peg Dingle]] |brothers=[[Zak Dingle]] [[Shadrach Dingle]] [[Albert Dingle]] [[List of Emmerdale characters (1999)#Ezra Dingle|Ezra Dingle]] Zebediah Dingle |wife=Vera-Lynn Dingle (1976–1978) Unnamed Woman (1979–) |daughters=[[Mandy Dingle]] |grandfathers=Jonah Dingle |nephews =Nathan Dingle [[Butch Dingle]] [[List of Emmerdale characters (1994)#Ben Dingle|Ben Dingle]] [[Cain Dingle]] [[Sam Dingle]] [[Marlon Dingle]] [[Eli Dingle]] |uncles=Bert Dingle |nieces=[[Tina Dingle]] [[Belle Dingle]] [[Chas Dingle]] [[List of Emmerdale characters (2004)#Lilith Dingle|Lilith Dingle]] [[Del Dingle]] [[Gennie Walker]] |cousins=[[Obadiah Dingle]] [[List of Emmerdale characters (2004)#Solomon Dingle|Solomon Dingle]] [[List of Emmerdale characters (2002)#Elvis Dingle|Elvis Dingle]] [[Marilyn Dingle]] }}

'''Caleb Dingle''' is the father of [[Mandy Dingle]] ([[Lisa Riley]]) and the brother of [[Zak Dingle]] ([[Steve Halliwell]]). He appeared in 2000 to reunite with his daughter.

Married firstly to Vera-Lynn, with whom he had Mandy, he remarried secondly and gained four stepsons. {{clear|right}}

==Joe Fisher== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |name=Joe Fisher |introducer= Kieran Roberts |portrayer=Edward Baker-Duly |years=2000–2001 |first=27 September 2000 |last=5 November 2001 |wife=[[Tricia Dingle|Tricia Stokes]] (2000-2002) }} '''Joe Fisher''' was introduced as the Australian boyfriend of [[Jason Kirk]] ([[James Carlton (actor)|James Carlton]]). The couple's future was however uncertain when Joe found out his Visa would expire by Christmas and he would be forced to leave the country. As a result, he needed to get married in order to stay, so he married [[Tricia Dingle|Tricia Stokes]] ([[Sheree Murphy]]), despite the opposition from her partner [[Marlon Dingle]] ([[Mark Charnock]]).

Joe and Tricia, along with Jason made up a false relationship history. [[Edna Birch]] ([[Shirley Stelfox]]) threatened to report them to the Home Office, but the wedding went ahead and Jason was thrilled when Joe got permanent residency in the UK. Their relationship didn't last long and Joe left ''Emmerdale'' in January 2001. He returned in November 2001, asking Tricia for a divorce. {{clear}}

==Bev Mansfield== {{Infobox soap character |series=Emmerdale |name=Bev Mansfield |introducer= Kieran Roberts |portrayer=Sarah Malin |years=2000–2001 |first=3 October 2000 |last=18 May 2001 |occupation=Chemistry Teacher }} '''Bev Mansfield''' was a chemistry teacher at ''Hotten Comprehensive'' who was introduced as a love interest for [[Paddy Kirk]] ([[Dominic Brunt]]). The pair began as friends and continued to bond over their disastrous love-lives. Bev later has a one-night-stand with [[#Adam Forrester|Adam Forrester]] ([[Tim Vincent]]).

[[Marc Reynolds]] ([[Anthony Lewis]]) attempted to kiss Bev and rumours that they were having a sexual relationship spread around the village. After getting tired and frustrated at the rumours, Bev left the village and took a new job away from ''Emmerdale''. {{clear}}

==Rodney Blackstock== {{Main|Rodney Blackstock}}

==Carol Wareing== {{Infobox soap character |series = Emmerdale |name = Carol Wareing |portrayer = [[Helen Pearson]] |introducer = Kieran Roberts |first = 17 November 2000 |last = 13 July 2001 |occupation = |years = 2000–2001 |husband = Gordon Wareing }}

'''Carol Wareing''', played by [[Helen Pearson]], made her first appearance on 17 November 2000. Pearson departed the series in 2001. Carol arrives as an old friend of [[Viv Hope|Viv Windsor]] ([[Deena Payne]]). She and [[Cynthia Daggert]] ([[Kay Purcell]]) came to blows in [[The Woolpack]] [[public house]]. She leaves the village after her husband Gordon arrives. {{Clear}}

==Faith Dingle== {{Infobox soap character |series = Emmerdale |name = Faith Dingle |portrayer = {{Plainlist| *Gillian Jephcott (2000–2004) *[[Sally Dexter]] (2017–2025) *Fleur Keith (2017 flashback) }} |introducer = {{Plainlist| *[[Keith Richardson (television executive)|Keith Richardson]] (2000, 2004) *Iain MacLeod (2017, 2025) *Jane Hudson (2021) }} |first = Episode 2798 {{Start date|2000|11|30|df=y}} |last =Episode 10438 {{End date|2025|11|12|df=y}} |occupation = Barmaid |years = 2000, 2004, 2017–2019, 2021–2022, 2025 |husband = [[Shadrach Dingle]] (backstory) Brian Roberts (2014–2016) |sons = [[Cain Dingle]] [[Caleb Miligan]] |daughters = [[Chas Dingle]] |stepdaughters = Eileen Roberts |grandsons = [[Aaron Dingle]] [[Nate Robinson (Emmerdale)|Nate Robinson]] [[Nicky Miligan]] [[Kyle Winchester]] [[Isaac Dingle]] |granddaughters = [[Debbie Dingle]] [[Grace Dingle]] [[Eve Dingle]] [[Steph Miligan]] (adoptive) |relatives = [[Sarah Sugden (2005 character)|Sarah Sugden]] [[Jack Sugden (2012 character)|Jack Sugden]] [[List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 2021#Frankie Robinson|Frankie Robinson]] }} '''Faith Dingle''' made her first appearance on 30 November 2000. The character was originally played by Gillian Jephcott.<ref name="JHarp">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a46044420/coronation-street-newcomer-played-faith-dingle-emmerdale/|title=Coronation Street newcomer played Emmerdale's Faith Dingle – but do you remember?|last=Harp|first=Justin|date=5 December 2023|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> Faith was introduced as the former wife of [[Shadrach Dingle]] ([[Andy Devine (actor)|Andy Devine]]), and mother of [[Cain Dingle]] ([[Jeff Hordley]]) and [[Chas Dingle]] ([[Lucy Pargeter]]).<ref name="JHarp"/> Jephcott reprised the role in 2004.<ref name="JHarp"/> In March 2016, it was announced that the character would be returning, and she made her return on 6 February 2017, this time played by [[Sally Dexter]]. However, upon this return, she was credited for her first couple of episodes as '''Woman in Barn''', since her identity was kept a secret. On 7 October 2019, it was announced that Dexter would be leaving the soap.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/07/emmerdale-spoilers-exit-faith-dingle-sally-dexter-waves-goodbye-10878777/|title=Exit for Faith Dingle as Sally Dexter waves goodbye|last=Lindsay|first=Duncan|date=7 October 2019|access-date=8 October 2019|archive-date=8 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008151453/https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/07/emmerdale-spoilers-exit-faith-dingle-sally-dexter-waves-goodbye-10878777/|url-status=live}}</ref> Her final scenes aired in the episode broadcast on 25 October 2019; however, in 2021, it was announced that Dexter would be reprising her role as Faith and she returned in the episode broadcast on 25 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a35189652/emmerdale-faith-dingle-sally-dexter-return/|title=Emmerdale confirms Faith Dingle return as Sally Dexter reprises the role|last=Lee|first=Jess|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=13 January 2021|archive-date=13 January 2021|access-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113011126/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a35189652/emmerdale-faith-dingle-sally-dexter-return/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Faith is the mother of Cain and Chas Dingle, grandmother of [[Aaron Dingle]] ([[Danny Miller (actor)|Danny Miller]]), [[Kyle Winchester]] (Huey Quinn) and [[Debbie Dingle]] ([[Charley Webb]]) and great-grandmother of [[Sarah Sugden (2005 character)|Sarah Sugden]] ([[Katie Hill (actress)|Katie Hill]]) and [[Jack Sugden (2012 character)|Jack Sugden]] (Seth Ball). In her backstory, she had an affair with Shadrach's brother, [[Zak Dingle]] ([[Steve Halliwell]]), who is Cain's father. First appearing in 2000, Faith returns to Emmerdale in October 2004 for celebrations to mark Zak and his family's 10th anniversary in the village. She tries to get to know Debbie, but Cain does not let her.

Years later, Faith is found hiding in the barn at Wishing Well Cottage and meets Sarah, who does not know who she is. She asks Sarah to keep her presence secret and to supply her with things. When Debbie becomes suspicious of Sarah's behaviour, she takes her to meet Faith, only to find she has gone. At the B&B, Faith collapses in the bathroom and is found by [[Douglas Potts|Doug Potts]] ([[Duncan Preston]]), who calls an ambulance. When Faith is taken outside, she sees Cain and Chas, who are not pleased to see her. While in hospital, it emerges that she is Sarah's benefactor, having made herself penniless by donating £20,000 for Sarah's cancer treatment. At Aaron's wedding to [[Robert Sugden]] ([[Ryan Hawley]]), a woman arrives with the police and tells them that Faith murdered her father. After an emotional heart-to-heart with Chas, Faith rejects a hug from her, leaving Chas furious and heartbroken. It is later revealed that Faith has had a [[double mastectomy]] after battling [[breast cancer]]. It also emerges that Faith pushed [[Kim Tate]] ([[Claire King]]) over a balcony and into a champagne fountain after Kim had insulted the Dingle family. Faith was one of three suspects, but [[Charity Dingle]] ([[Emma Atkins]]) confronts her after she accuses her son, [[Noah Dingle]] ([[Jack Downham]]), of committing the crime.

Laura-Jayne Tyler of ''[[Inside Soap]]'' praised Faith's reintroduction, describing Faith as "a wonderfully wicked addition" and "fun, frivolours and feisty". She added, "we're under no illusion that she can also be an evil cow when she wants to be! Bring on the episode where we get the nitty-gritty on why her kids hate her so much..."<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Tyler|first=Laura-Jayne|title=Hits & Misses!|magazine=[[Inside Soap]]|date=25 February – 3 March 2017|volume=2017|issue=8|page=98}}</ref> In August 2017, Dexter was longlisted for Best Newcomer and Funniest Female at the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harp|first1=Justin|title=Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks all make the ''Inside Soap'' Awards longlist|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a836154/inside-soap-awards-longlist-coronation-street-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks/|access-date=22 August 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=22 August 2017|archive-date=22 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822094804/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a836154/inside-soap-awards-longlist-coronation-street-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks/|url-status=live}}</ref> Both nominations made the shortlist.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kilkelly|first1=Daniel|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2017 shortlist revealed – which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up for prizes?|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a841879/inside-soap-awards-2017-shortlist/|access-date=31 October 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=31 October 2017|archive-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105032051/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a841879/inside-soap-awards-2017-shortlist/|url-status=live}}</ref> Dexter did not win either of awards.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dainty|first1=Sophie|title=Emmerdale wins best soap at the ''Inside Soap'' Awards for the third year running|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a842388/emmerdale-wins-best-soap-inside-soap-awards/|access-date=6 November 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=6 November 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107043703/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a842388/emmerdale-wins-best-soap-inside-soap-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was also nominated for the [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer|Best Newcomer]] accolade at [[British Soap Awards#2017 winners|The British Soap Awards 2017]], however, she lost out to ''[[Coronation Street]]''{{'s}} [[Rob Mallard]].<ref>[http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-03/emmerdale-wins-big-at-the-british-soap-awards-2017---as-eastenders-loses-out Emmerdale wins big at the British Soap Awards 2017 – as EastEnders loses out – Radio Times]</ref>

On 11 May 2022, ''Emmerdale'' announced that they would revisit Faith's breast cancer in a storyline that sees her diagnosed with terminal cancer. The soap worked with British charity [[Breast Cancer Now]] who were appointed to provide guidance on Faith's diagnosis and experience of cancer. They also hoped to raise awareness for symptoms of secondary breast cancer to viewers. Dexter felt a strong sense of responsibility to portray the storyline accurately as she acknowledged that the disease is more than a storyline for sufferers of cancer; she also felt privileged to be given the topical storyline. ''Emmerdale'' producer Laura Shaw was excited for Faith to be a prominent character on the soap during the storyline, since she had faith in Dexter's acting ability. Shaw noted how despite the "painful and heart wrenching moments" viewers would endure, Faith would also be able to offer "life affirming and positive moments of light in the story" due to the character's upbeat attitude and humour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a39959670/emmerdale-spoilers-faith-dingle-cancer-storyline/|title=Emmerdale announces breast cancer storyline for Faith Dingle|last=Harp|first=Justin|date=11 May 2022|access-date=29 June 2022|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Communications]])}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hill |first1=Rose |date=28 June 2022 |title=Emmerdale's Faith Dingle to die as she discovers cancer is terminal |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |publisher=([[Reach plc]]) |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdales-faith-dingle-die-discovers-27344453.amp |access-date=28 June 2022 |archive-date=28 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628095148/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/emmerdales-faith-dingle-die-discovers-27344453.amp |url-status=live }}</ref> It was later announced that as part of her cancer battle, a special episode would air heavily featuring Faith, Chas and Cain. She is told that her [[chemotherapy]] is not working and she decides to stop the treatment. The episode, which aired in July, explores the impact Faith's terminal diagnosis has on the lives of her children "as they navigate this heartbreaking turn of events". This led to Faith's departure from ''Emmerdale'' when she decided to end her life on 13 October 2022. She died in Cain's arms.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a40426082/emmerdale-special-episode-faith-dingle-cancer-story/|title=Emmerdale to air special episode for Faith Dingle's cancer story|last=Hegarty|first=Tasha|date=26 June 2022|access-date=29 June 2022|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Communications]])|archive-date=28 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628232055/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a40426082/emmerdale-special-episode-faith-dingle-cancer-story/|url-status=live}}</ref> The character last appeared on screen on 28 October 2022 during her funeral. {{Clear}}

==Chloe Atkinson== {{Main|Chloe Atkinson}}

==References== {{reflist}}

[[Category:Lists of Emmerdale characters|2000]] [[Category:Television characters introduced in 2000|*, Emmerdale]]