Mandy Dingle’s (Lisa Riley) web of lies in Emmerdale is about

to unravel, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Mandy has never been particularly skilled at deceit, which has its

pros and cons. However, one significant lie could endanger her entire family. Her biggest flaw is her inability to make the right decisions. The arrival of Tina Dingle (Samantha Power) in the village has sent Mandy’s life spiraling out of control. Tina’s return was motivated by her desire to claim her inheritance, but she also brought with her a devastating secret: she is Vinny’s (Bradley Johnson) biological mother.

Using this revelation to blackmail Mandy, Tina pushed her to take drastic measures. Instead of confronting the truth, Mandy attempted to bury it, ultimately handing over Zak’s will to the greedy Tina, allowing her access to Wishing Well. For Mandy, keeping Vinny’s parentage under wraps became more important than her own family.

In a bid to regain control, Mandy tries to move Tina’s caravan to a random field. However, rather than achieving her goal, this backfires spectacularly. Mandy’s worst fears are realized when she arrives at the Dingles only to find Tina there, revealing that she is Vinny’s real mother.

The impact of this revelation is catastrophic. Vinny learns that his entire life has been built on a lie, and he discovers he is a genuine Dingle.

Actor Bradley Johnson shared with Metro, “With Tina coming into his life, she’s not just someone random; she’s blood Dingle. This means Zak is his grandfather, and Belle and Sam are his aunt and uncle. It’s a huge revelation for him. While he recognizes that Tina isn’t the best character, he hopes she’ll finally step up and be the mother she hasn’t been for over 20 years.”

Mandy has a history of telling outrageous fibs—like her alter ego, Madam Diamante Dales—but this lie is on another level.

Bradley noted, “Vinny is aware that Mandy lies, but he never expected her to keep such a monumental secret from him. He feels angry, heartbroken, and deeply resentful of Mandy.”

Yet, Vinny also understands that Tina cannot be trusted, leading him to devise a plan to test her intentions. He offers her £50,000 to leave their lives for good, presenting her with an ultimatum: accept the money and disappear or stay and build a relationship with her son.

Bradley explained, “Vinny has a significant amount of money from selling Mill Cottage. He decides to play Tina at her own game, giving her the choice: take the £50,000 and leave the village forever, or choose to engage with him. This will reveal whether she’s after money or if she genuinely wants to reconnect with her son.”

Is Vinny about to face the heart-wrenching loss of two mothers?