{"id":23183,"date":"2025-09-25T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=23183"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:06:55","slug":"eli-dingle-in-emmerdale-relationship-brother-marlon-troublemaking-schemes-criminal-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/eli-dingle-in-emmerdale-relationship-brother-marlon-troublemaking-schemes-criminal-past\/","title":{"rendered":" Eli Dingle in Emmerdale: Relationship with brother Marlon, his troublemaking schemes, and criminal past"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eli Dingle cause trouble in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/classic-emmerdale\/\">Classic Emmerdale<\/a> from the moment he arrived. From his relationship with brother Marlon, schemes and criminal past, he packed a lot in to his four years in the Dales.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>It was clear from the off that Marlon wasn\u2019t fond of his brother, while Zak gave Eli an ultimatum \u2013 he needs to keep out of trouble, or he\u2019ll be sent packing!<\/p>\n<p>On more than one occasion he was disowned by the Dingles for good. But always managed to worm his way back in.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the lowdown on everything the troublemaking Dingle \u2013 the one-time bareknuckle fighting champion of Skipdale\u00a0 \u2013 got up to during his years in Emmerdale.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47217\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47217 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"Eli helped save people after the King's River collapse (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-1300x954.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-1536x1127.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-180x132.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-96x70.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-512x376.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b-192x141.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_764422b.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eli helped save people after the King\u2019s River collapse (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eli\u2019s arrival<\/h2>\n<p>Eli sauntered into the village on the day of the King\u2019s River show home opening. 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data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>But Marlon thought Eli was jealous and he ignored his advice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/13\/classic-emmerdale-spoilers-tragedy-huge-explosion-rocks-village\/\">When the house exploded<\/a>, Eli helped pull people from the wreckage.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<h2>Eli and Alice<\/h2>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/07\/29\/alice-dingle-emmerdale-marriage-sam-welcoming-son-samson-tragic-death\/\">Alice Dingle<\/a> wanted to end her life, due to her terminal cancer, Marlon begged Eli to help.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! 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We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>He emotionally blackmailed his brother into getting hold of morphine for Alice. But after Alice died, Zak was horrified to find out Eli had given her the drugs. He disowned poor Eli, who had to leave Wishing Well Cottage.<\/p>\n<p>When Sam came across his cousin, he was living rough in the woods on the run from some vicious drug dealers. The dealers attacked Marlon in an attempt to track Eli down. Eventually Eli came up with a plan to frame them for an armed robbery at the post office. The plan worked and Eli was welcomed back into the Dingle family.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47218\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47218 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"He always had a thing for Debbie (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-1300x863.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-180x119.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-512x340.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe-192x127.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804630qe.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">He always had a thing for Debbie (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Trouble making!<\/h2>\n<p>Eli was wrongly arrested for Tom King\u2019s murder, and he had a flirtation with Kelly Windsor. When Jimmy jilted Kelly at the altar, Eli nicked Debbie\u2019s car for her to use to escape the village.<\/p>\n<p>He and Debbie started an on\/off relationship and he helped her with some of her money-making schemes, including pretending to be Scott Windsor to help her get a loan for the garage.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47219\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47219 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Eli was jealous of Marlon (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_804669qf.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eli was jealous of Marlon (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Shooting Marlon!<\/h2>\n<p>Marlon was disappointed when a local bookmaker wouldn\u2019t pay out and decided to rob it in revenge. He convinced Eli to join him. But when Marlon discovered Eli had brought a gun, he wanted to pull out. He tried to stop Eli and got accidentally shot in the chest!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Luckily, Marlon recovered but he was furious with Eli. And the brothers\u2019 relationship completely fell apart when Marlon was hailed a hero and given enough money to buy a house for him and Donna.<\/p>\n<p>Eli was jealous and started blackmailing his brother, threatening to tell everyone the robbery was his idea.<\/p>\n<p>The pair ended up in a scuffle on top of a multi-storey carpark!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23322\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23322\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Eli leaves Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351ec.jpg 2008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The brothers made their peace before Eli left Emmerdale forever (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eli and the McFarlanes<\/h2>\n<p>Eli had links to a local crime family, the McFarlanes, through his ex-girlfriend Danielle. She helped the Dingles rescue Aaron from the family after he began working as a drugs courier for them.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>And Eli was also involved when<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/23\/jasmine-thomas-emmerdale-romance-crime-murder\/\"> Jasmine Thomas<\/a> killed bent cop Shane Doyle \u2013 another person working for the McFarlanes \u2013 when he tried to rape her.<\/p>\n<p>Eli helped cover up the crime, but things got complicated when Ross Kirk \u2013 who was having an affair with Donna \u2013 was blamed for the murder (by Marlon!).<\/p>\n<p>Lots of complications later, and Eli spilled the beans to the police, telling them what really happened, leaving Debbie arrested while Jasmine escaped. Jasmine eventually returned and confessed, leading to Debbie being released.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Eli, though, was struggling and ended up back on the streets. Laurel found him and brought him back to the village. Eli thought he brought trouble to his family, but he was welcomed home. He tried to keep things on the straight and narrow, making friends and getting a job at the sweet factory.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23318\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23318\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Eli and Olena \" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_1279351fs.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eli fell for Olena (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eli and Olena in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>But when Eli fell for Olena Petrovich, things got tricky again. Sam Dingle also had feelings for her though it was Eli she loved. When Sam reported Olena to immigration, Eli somehow got the blame.<\/p>\n<p>He went on a downward spiral and ended up stealing the cash box from the B&amp;B and knocking Eric Pollard unconscious.<\/p>\n<p>Eli decided to leave but he and Marlon had an emotional discussion before he went, chatting about their childhood.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Eli\u2019s not been back in the village since 2010. But he was a popular character and many fans have said they\u2019d love to see him back!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47220\" style=\"width: 827px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47220 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-827x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Gilgun's first TV role was in Coronation Street (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"827\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-827x1024.jpg 827w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-1049x1300.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-768x951.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-1240x1536.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-145x180.jpg 145w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-78x96.jpg 78w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-413x512.jpg 413w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am-155x192.jpg 155w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_14147870am.jpg 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joe Gilgun\u2019s first TV role was in Coronation Street (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Who played Eli Dingle in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Eli was played by Joseph Gilgun. Born on March 1984, Joe is 41 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Emmerdale was not Joe\u2019s only soap role. He also starred as Jamie Armstrong in Coronation Street.<\/p>\n<p>In 2007, Joe was in the film This Is England as kind-hearted skinhead Woody. This was his film acting debut and it went on to win countless accolades including a BAFTS for Best British Film.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>After being granted time off Emmerdale to film 2009 British crime thriller Harry Brown in 2009, Joe decided the time was right to leave the soap. He made his final appearance on April 30 2010.<\/p>\n<p>He went on to star in series three of Misfits as Rudy who could clone himself. Joe then went to America and played the role of drug-addicted vampire Cassidy in Preacher. He was a main cast member for all four seasons of the show.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019 he created and starred in Brassic for Sky One. His role as working-class petty criminal Vinnie has become one of his most-loved roles.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Joe has been open about the fact he has bipolar disorder. He has said many of the stories in Brassic are based upon his real life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47221\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47221 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-706x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph Gilgun was popular on Emmerdale and now stars in Brassic (Credit: MCPIX\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"706\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-896x1300.jpg 896w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-768x1114.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-1059x1536.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-124x180.jpg 124w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-66x96.jpg 66w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-353x512.jpg 353w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e-132x192.jpg 132w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_editorial_15114844e.jpg 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joseph Gilgun was popular on Emmerdale and now stars in Brassic (Credit: MCPIX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Fans call for Eli Dingle Emmerdale return as Brassic comes to an end<\/h2>\n<p>Brassic, which also stars former Corrie actress Michelle Keegan, has now run for six seasons, with the seventh series premiering on Sky on September 25. This will be the last and final season of the popular show.<\/p>\n<p>But with Eli Dingle a huge part of Classic Emmerdale currently, he is never far from the minds of fans. So with Brassic coming to an end, now could be the perfect time for an Eli return.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of his departure Emmerdale were clear they were up for a future return for Eli. However, Joe has since said he has no plans for a comeback.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In a poll run on social media, 60 percent of fans were keen to see Eli make a return.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">One viewer said: \u201cFirst Ross Barton, then Joe Tate and now Robert Sugden! Come on non Emmerdale, <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">let\u2019s get <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Eli<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> Dingle back! Persuade Joseph Gilgun to return some how please!!!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to see Scarlett come back and Eli,\u201d shared another. A third agreed: \u201cI\u2019d love it if Eli Dingle returned to the show again.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5 boxout\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Theory Eli Dingle is Dylan's long-lost dad in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">Fans of Emmerdale are convinced that newcomer Dylan could be the secret son of Eli Dingle. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/tag\/april-windsor\/\">April Windsor<\/a> becomes further embroiled with her boyfriend and the drugs world, there has been countless suggestions that Dylan already has a connection to the Dingle family.\n<p>So could the speculation be correct?<\/p>\n<h2>Dylan is the son of Eli Dingle, Emmerdale fans predict<\/h2>\n<p>When Dylan first arrived on the scene the predictions began. He has since only mentioned his dad a handful of times, most recently to say he dished out a lot of punches when he was growing up.<\/p>\n<p>Eli didn't strike us as the type to hit his kids, given his own start wasn't great, but could he have changed since we last saw him?<\/p>\n<p>Writing on social media fans shared their thoughts on who Dylan's family might be. And many have wondered whether his dad could be Marlon's brother.<\/p>\n<p>\"Not being funny but dylan COULD pass as Eli\u2019s kid\u2026\" wrote one fan on X.<\/p>\n<p>\"The word on the street is Dylan is the son of Eli Dingle,\" said another.<\/p>\n<p>\"Interesting theory that Eli is Dylan's Dad,\" a third agreed,<\/p>\n<p>\"Be funny if Dylan ended being long lost Dingle,\" a fourth said.<\/p>\n<p>If true, then this could be a very interesting development indeed - making Dylan Marlon's nephew, and April's own cousin. Could Dylan really be a long-lost child of the Dingle clan?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Read more:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/01\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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