Emmerdale viewers are bracing themselves for a potential shock death, and it seems the Dingles may be in the firing line.

Charity, played by Emma Atkins, has been a mainstay of the soap since her first appearance in 2000. As part of the much-loved Dingle family, she's been at the heart of numerous major plotlines.

From unexpected family revelations to stints in prison, her life in the Dales has been anything but dull. Particularly now, as she is currently expecting a baby after agreeing to act as a surrogate for her granddaughter Sarah Sugden, portrayed by Katie Hill.

However, Charity finds herself in a predicament after secretly sleeping with ex-lover Ross Barton (Michael Parr), leading to uncertainty over the paternity of her unborn child.

Charity’s had a dramatic few months (

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