Emmerdale confirms Marlon and Rhona's touching wedding outcome (2024)

Daniel Kilkelly

·2-min read

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale has confirmed that Marlon Dingle will walk down the aisle at his wedding next week, marking a new milestone in his ongoing recovery.

The fan favourite, who suffered a stroke in March, has been working hard in physiotherapy sessions in order to achieve this aim at the ceremony.

New photos released by the ITV soap show the moment that Marlon arrives at the village church and steps out of his wheelchair.

As Marlon heads towards Rhona, she's visibly moved to see how much this means to him.

Emmerdale confirms Marlon and Rhona's touching wedding outcome (2)

Related: Emmerdale and I'm a Celebrity winner Danny Miller marries partner Steph Jones

This all follows hours of uncertainty over whether the ceremony would go ahead at all.

On the eve of the wedding, Marlon's legs suddenly buckle during his stag party and he falls to the ground.

Marlon's best friend Paddy Dingle insists on taking him to the hospital to get checked out. Marlon agrees, but only on the condition that Rhona isn't told.

When Marlon has to stay in hospital overnight, he fears that his wedding is under threat. Even the next morning, he's told that his blood pressure is too high for him to be discharged.

Related: 7 huge Emmerdale storylines airing in August

As Paddy tries to keep Marlon calm, Rhona remains oblivious to what's going on.

Rhona's mum Mary and her best friend Vanessa Woodfield are forced to stall for time until Marlon is allowed home.

Everyone is emotional when Marlon finally arrives and exchanges his vows with Rhona after walking down the aisle.

In heartwarming scenes, it seems that the day will be everything they'd hoped for.

Emmerdale confirms Marlon and Rhona's touching wedding outcome (4)

Emmerdale confirms Marlon and Rhona's touching wedding outcome (5)

Related: Emmerdale's Charity and Mackenzie make a big decision in baby story

Zoe Henry and Mark Charnock, who play Rhona and Marlon, spoke about the upcoming scenes at an Emmerdale press conference yesterday (August 1).

Zoe told Digital Spy and other press: "We were emotional filming the episode. The script was written by Caroline Mitchell, who's a favourite of both of ours.

"Caroline writes in a very emotive way, so those emotions came out of us very easily."

Mark added: "It was quite an intense atmosphere on set. Caroline writes quite intense scripts and there are so many stories going on in this episode. When I read the script, I found it relentlessly moving, all the way through.

"There are scenes involving the Faith story in the episode too, which are incredible. There are also great scenes for Priya's story."

Stroke Association has further information and support on stroke. You can call their helpline on 0303 3033 100 or visit their website at www.stroke.org.uk. Readers in the US can contact the American Stroke Association.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub.

Read more Emmerdale spoilers on our dedicated homepage

You Might Also Like

Emmerdale confirms Marlon and Rhona's touching wedding outcome (2024)

FAQs

Why did Trisha leave Marlon? ›

Tricia returned in November that year and Marlon constantly acted oddly around her, fearing that she will find out. Eventually, he told her and Tricia struggled to forgive her philandering husband. Tricia decided to leave Marlon. In response, Marlon wrote a list of 101 things he loved about her.

How many wives has Marlon Dingle had? ›

Marlon Dingle
In-universe information
WifeTricia Stokes (2003–2004) Donna Windsor (2006–2009) Laurel Thomas (2014–2015) Jessie Grant (2019–2020) Rhona Goskirk (2022–present)
SonsLeo Goskirk
DaughtersApril Windsor
StepsonsArthur Thomas Billy Fletcher Ellis Chapman
10 more rows

Did Marlon and Tricia get back together? ›

He eventually confessed his betrayal and Tricia was heartbroken, choosing to leave him. Marlon was desperate to win her back and wrote a list of 101 things he loved about her.

What happened in Emmerdale wedding? ›

In the end, Belle chooses to keep Tom happy by becoming Mrs King. Later in the week, Belle struggles with the realisation that neither of her parents will be at the ceremony. Her father Zak is away in Scotland, while her mother Lisa sadly died in 2019.

Is Marlon ill in real life? ›

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock, who has played Marlon Dingle in the soap for 26 years, has revealed that the ongoing stroke storyline has taken a toll on his own physical health. Marlon suffered the devastating stroke back in March.

Who did Marlon marry after Tricia in Emmerdale? ›

Marriage breakdown and infidelity

After she was airlifted to hospital, Tricia suffered a cardiac arrest and was declared brain dead. Heartbroken, Marlon made the tough decision to turn off her life support but found love the following year with Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth).

Who is Marlon Dingle in real life? ›

Mark Charnock (born 28 August 1968) is an English actor. He is best known for his role in ITV's Emmerdale as Marlon Dingle, a role he has played since 1996. Charnock and Emmerdale co-star Dominic Brunt, who plays Paddy Kirk, produce a yearly Zombie Film Festival in the Leeds Cottage Road Cinema.

Which Dingle died? ›

The statement from ITV said: “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Emmerdale can confirm that Steve Halliwell, our beloved Zak Dingle, has peacefully passed away.

Is Marlon Dingle ill? ›

If you're a fan of ITV's Emmerdale, you'll know that popular character, Marlon Dingle, played by actor Mark Charnock, recently had a life-threatening stroke.

Why did Tricia leave Emmerdale? ›

She soon landed what may be her best-known role as Tricia Dingle on Emmerdale, which she played from 1998 to 2004. It was announced in late 2003 that Murphy would leave Emmerdale in December 2003, so that she could spend more time with her family and two young children, and her character was duly killed off.

Is Mandy a true dingle? ›

Mandy Dingle (also Kirk-Dingle) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Lisa Riley. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 July 1995 and departed on 28 September 2000.

Did Charity sleep with Marlon? ›

The police arrest Charity after finding her fingerprints on Chris's glass and her signature on an order for poison. She and Cain blame each other so Charity is released on bail when she learns that she is pregnant and moves in with Marlon. After getting drunk, they sleep together.

Who does Belle Dingle marry in Emmerdale? ›

has addressed Belle Dingle's impending name change following her marriage to Tom King. In upcoming scenes, Belle and Tom tie the knot but not before a few challenging conversations that highlight Tom's controlling behaviour.

Are there any real life couples in Emmerdale? ›

Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry

Three years after joining the soap, Jeff married Zoe in a heartfelt ceremony in 2003. The couple now share two children, Violet and Stan.

What happened to Bob's wife in Emmerdale? ›

The character was killed off in January 2011, when Viv was trapped in a fire alongside Terry Woods (Billy Hartman), who was attempting to rescue her, and an explosion engulfed the Post Office, which instantly killed both Viv and Terry.

Why did Marlon and Tricia split up? ›

When she returned, he couldn't hide his guilt from her and admitted to having an affair with his distant cousin Charity Dingle. Tricia was heartbroken and split with Marlon, who desperately tried to win her back.

How did Trisha leave Emmerdale? ›

The 48-year-old actress played barmaid Tricia Dingle for six years, but her time in the Dales came to an end when she was crushed in the debris of a storm and suffered a cardiac arrest as a result of her injuries.

Did Marlon marry Donna in Emmerdale? ›

Affairs, accidents, surrogacy and much more happened in the years Donna and Marlon were married, Marlon eventually ended the marriage and throws her out after she has an affair with a colleague, she left the village convinced she needs a fresh start.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Msgr. Refugio Daniel

Last Updated:

Views: 6382

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (74 voted)

Reviews: 89% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Msgr. Refugio Daniel

Birthday: 1999-09-15

Address: 8416 Beatty Center, Derekfort, VA 72092-0500

Phone: +6838967160603

Job: Mining Executive

Hobby: Woodworking, Knitting, Fishing, Coffee roasting, Kayaking, Horseback riding, Kite flying

Introduction: My name is Msgr. Refugio Daniel, I am a fine, precious, encouraging, calm, glamorous, vivacious, friendly person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.