Emmerdale’s Vinny Dingle actor Bradley Johnson has opened up about his character’s upcoming storyline, which will see him become the victim of a horrifying attack
Emmerdale’s Bradley Johnson has shared his astonishment upon discovering Vinny Dingle’s latest twist.
The actor has played the role since 2019 which has seen him at the heart of some of the show’s most compelling storylines, including the revelation that Mandy Dingle (played by Lisa Riley) is not his biological mother.
With Vinny’s nuptials to Gabby Thomas (portrayed by Rosie Bentham) on the horizon, his inner turmoil grows as he grapples with feelings for his new mate Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah), having recently attempted a kiss.
In the run-up to his wedding, Vinny has been hastily moving forward with plans to marry Gabby, in part to persuade himself of his heterosexuality.
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Discussing the unexpected plot development, Bradley revealed to journalists: “When I first got told it was a complete shock to me as I had no idea that was the avenue they were going to go down with Vinny.”
He added: “I didn’t have clue it was going to be a big as what it’s going to be but it’s a story I’m excited to tell and I think it’s going to be shocking and emotional for the audience to watch.”, reports Leeds Live.
Bradley teased: “We got some really exciting stuff coming up. There is a lot more to come with Vinny finding who he is as a person and it’s really exciting.”
As Vinny embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he turns to the internet for guidance on his sexuality, leading to an encounter with the enigmatic ‘Mike’, played by Maculay Cooper.
The duo’s connection deepens, and as Mike inquires about Vinny’s sexuality, Vinny finds himself grappling with how to define it. He is nonetheless reassured by Mike’s supportive stance, which promises to help him navigate his feelings.
Later, Mike turns up at Vinny’s place, sharing that he’s been thrown out by his partner. While there’s a hint of mutual attraction, Vinny’s fear is palpable when ‘Mike’ unexpectedly becomes aggressive towards him.
Discussing the intense upcoming scenes, Bradley said: “It was really hard. I’ve been playing Vinny for the past six years and he’s been through a lot.”
He continued, “As soon as you think he’s building himself back up to this confident character, someone comes and just knocks him straight back down.”
With Gabby having left her phone behind, the question remains whether she will arrive in time to rescue her future husband from the clutches of the unscrupulous Mike.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 at 7.30pm and available to stream from 7am on ITVX
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