Emmerdale has revealed the new owners of the Woolpack: Charity Dingle and Ryan Stocks.
With Charity already lording it over everyone now she’s the landlady, previous owner Chas Dingle is not impressed at all.
And honestly? Us neither.
Here’s who we think would have been far better choices to be behind the Woolie’s bar.
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Emmerdale characters worthy of being the next owner of The Woolpack
Kim Tate
She runs a multi-million pound empire with interests across the globe – but what she doesn’t have is a village pub in her portfolio.
After tricking everyone into thinking she was making a bid and buying the Woolpack, Kim actually bought into Jimmy’s haulage business.
But haulage is far too BORING for a woman like Kim Tate. She needs excitement and where better to get that than the village local where everything happens.
She’d have more than a put down or two for the regulars and would definitely keep the staff on their toes.
What a shame she’s missed out this time.
Gabby Thomas
An unlikely millionaire – but a millionaire nonetheless – Gabby had the cash to buy the pub.
Though as a new mum, and also incredibly lazy, it’s unlikely she would have bought it for herself.
Her mum Bernice, however, has The Woolpack in her blood.
They could have stood behind the bar together and even brought back Diane from Portugal to help out.
Speaking of who…
Diane Sugden
Don’t call it a comeback – but it would absolutely have been the right decision.
Running a B&B was never right for Diane Sugden, and nor is a new life in Portugal.
Diane should have cancelled her retirement and swooped in to buy The Woolpack and give the village back its heart.
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Chas Dingle
Chas Dingle should never have been counted out.
Change isn’t always a good thing. We get used to familiar faces running our locals and Chas was certainly that.
Manipulated into losing her beloved pub by smooth-talking Al, Chas was left heavily in debt when the insurance claim on its ashes was invalid.
However, one of the toughest Emmerdale characters, she’s faced harder battles – she and Paddy could have found a way to buy the pub back, surprising everyone in the process.
Marlon and Rhona
Emmerdale stalwart chef Marlon never really got a chance with the pub.
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