{"id":865,"date":"2024-07-16T17:17:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=865"},"modified":"2024-07-16T17:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:17:16","slug":"paddy-kirk-emmerdale-loveable-vets-troubled-love-life-mental-health-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/paddy-kirk-emmerdale-loveable-vets-troubled-love-life-mental-health-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale: The loveable vet&#8217;s troubled love life and mental health battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale is one of the soap\u2019s best loved and iconic characters. His friendship with Marlon Dingle, rollercoaster love life, comedy moments and hard-hitting emotional storylines have made Paddy an Emmerdale legend.<\/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>Now he\u2019s busy planning his second wedding to ex-wife and rekindled old flame, Mandy Dingle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-646\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_07_emm_paddy_mandy-e1720190007595.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy and Mandy have a serious chat in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"912\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy and Mandy are planning their wedding (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Who is Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy\u2019s the son of Barbara, and Bear Wolf \u2013 a former wrestler who only reconnected with his son in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>He has one daughter \u2013 Eve \u2013 with ex-wife <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/20\/chas-dingle-emmerdale-husbands-children-affairs-cancer-diagnosis\/\">Chas Dingle<\/a>. Their first baby girl, Grace, lived only for an hour after she was born.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also a father figure to Chas\u2019s son, Aaron.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 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alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 4 - 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-moira-crisis-revelation-leaves-family-distraught\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-28T132835.379.jpg\" alt=\"Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, Apr 29<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure id=\"attachment_952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-952\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-952\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy and Mandy in the pub in 1997\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-2048x1374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Mandy-1997-1200x805.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy and Mandy hit it off straightaway (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Paddy\u2019s arrival<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy came to Emmerdale way back in 1997 as a locum vet to cover for Zoe Tate. He hit it off with Mandy, though his mum Barbara didn\u2019t approve.<\/p>\n<p>When Mandy married her cousin Butch as a way to stop the family being evicted, Paddy was heartbroken. But they eventually got it together and tied the knot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-954\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-954\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy gives his wedding ring back to Emily\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-1536x1132.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-2048x1509.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Emily-1200x884.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy and Emily broke up when he cheated (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Paddy\u2019s love life<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy and Mandy were happy for a while but when her dad got ill she had to spend time away looking after her half-siblings. And she eventually began an affair with her dad\u2019s carer. She and Paddy split.<\/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! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! 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><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>Paddy found comfort in sweet Emily Dingle \u2013 Butch\u2019s widow \u2013 and they started a romance. They walked down the aisle and became foster parents, caring for many children including Debbie Dingle.<\/p>\n<p>But Paddy had an affair with Viv Hope. And when Emily found out, she left the village for good.<\/p>\n<p>Next, Paddy started a romance with Chas Dingle \u2013 nothing like keeping it in the family, eh? He got close to her son, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/20\/emmerdale-danny-miller-former-king-jungle-dad-of-two-showbiz-roots\/\">Aaron<\/a>, and helped him when he was struggling with his sexuality.<\/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>Chas cheated on Paddy and the pair split.<\/p>\n<p>Paddy moved on, falling for fellow vet<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/20\/rhona-goskirk-emmerdale-vet-former-addict-domestic-violence-survivor\/\"> Rhona Goskirk<\/a>, who\u2019d been in a relationship with Paddy\u2019s bestie Marlon. Awks! Oh, and she was pregnant with Marlon\u2019s baby.<\/p>\n<p>Somehow, the trio made it work, though, despite Rhona\u2019s painkiller addiction.<\/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>But when Paddy cheated with Tess Harris, it all fell apart.<\/p>\n<p>And eventually, Paddy got back together with ex-girlfriend Chas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-957\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-957\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paddy-and-Chas-with-Grace.png\" alt=\"Paddy and Chas say goodbye to their baby girl, Grace\" width=\"1500\" height=\"866\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy and Chas said a heartbreaking goodbye to their baby girl, Grace (Credit: ITV)<\/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>Baby Grace<\/h2>\n<p>Chas and Paddy were surprised but delighted when they found out Chas was pregnant. But their joy turned to devastation when they were told their unborn baby had bilateral renal agenesis and wouldn\u2019t survive long after birth.<\/p>\n<p>They decided to continue the pregnancy, and in heartbreaking scenes, their baby was born, only to die shortly afterwards. The pair imagined the life their daughter Grace would have had.<\/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>Later, the pair were nervous but thrilled to discover Chas was pregnant again and their daughter Eve was born in 2019. Chas and Paddy tied the knot in a Christmas wedding in 2020, but their marriage fell apart when Chas cheated with Al Chapman.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-959\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] hits rock bottom in tonight's Emmerdale - with scenes depticting Paddy's suicidal thoughts.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-2048x1369.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1200x802.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy considered taking his own life (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Paddy\u2019s depression<\/h2>\n<p>Last year, after the collapse of his marriage, the death of Aaron\u2019s sister Liv, and losing baby Grace, Paddy fell into severe depression. He even considered taking his own life.<\/p>\n<p>With the help and support of his friends, he\u2019s got through the darker times.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now engaged to Mandy and the pair are busy planning their second wedding.<\/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<h2>Who plays Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy is played by Dominic Brunt. Dominic is married to actress Joanne Mitchell (who played Liv\u2019s mum, Sandra) and the pair have two children.<\/p>\n<p>In real life, Dom is close to his co-star Mark Charnock, who plays his on-screen best friend Marlon. 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