Emmerdale aired Debbie Dingle‘s debut in Classic episodes on ITV3 on Wednesday November 30.
Fans were thrilled to see her – with some making jokes about her future on the show.
Debbie Dingle arrives in Emmerdale
In her first ever Emmerdale scenes Debbie was seen arriving to be fostered by Paddy and his then-wife Emily.
They were showing her around the house.
As she was staying for Christmas Day, she apologised for “ruining” their Christmas. She then asked: “So, do I get a stocking?”
Paddy – in typical Paddy fashion – bumbled: “Oh, well, the thing is, we, er, we haven’t had time…”
“Got ya!” Debbie cheekily quipped.
At this point, Debbie did not know who her biological parents were – nor that they were living in this very village.
She had been given up for adoption to Pat Jones, who had become an alcoholic. Pat had been admitted to hospital, hence why Debbie came to stay with Paddy and Emily temporarily.
Fans react to Debbie’s appearance
Fans were excited to see her on screen again, after her departure from the show in January 2021.
“Loving watching Classic Emmerdale and seeing a very young Debbie Dingle make her first appearance,” enthused one.
“Debbie Dingle is currently been adopted by Paddy and Emily!” said another excited fan.
A third added: “Anyone watch Classic #Emmerdale this Arvo? Debbie Dingle, got adopted by Paddy and Emily!”
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