Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter teases big return for Faith Dingle months after exit

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Emmerdale star Sally Dexter has hinted at a looming return for her character Faith Dingle.

Faith fled the village late last year, after it emerged she was hiding a devastating family secret.

Fans have called for a comeback from the favourite ever since her exit in October.

Back then, her son Cain Dingle refused to forgive her after discovering she knew he had a secret child.

Not only that, but she'd forced the mother of that child to leave Cain alone, leading to a revenge mission by his secret son Nate Robinson.

Nate thought he didn't want to know him, so vowed to bring him down.

From having an affair with his wife Moira to trying to get his sons taken away from him, Nate had no idea that Cain didn't know he existed - but Faith did.

Disowned by her family, Faith left the village with it soon suggested the exit was permanent.

Now, speaking to Metro.co.uk, Faith actress Sally has confirmed a return will happen.

While it's not been decided when, Sally promised viewers they will see her character in the village again at some point.

She told the publication of her time in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic: "I’ve spent more time on the phone and Zoom and all that computer contact stuff than I can remember doing before so it doesn’t seem like social isolation at all!

"It’s strange to be so physically distant though. I couldn't say I have a regular routine other than the exercise – and watching Star Trek ( he original) at 6pm - oooh I know how to live! But I feel like I’m quite busy!

"I love poetry - and have learnt the odd verse to keep the brain cells a- ticking!"

It's then that she confessed: "I can’t wait to start work again! And of course I hope Emmerdale and I cross paths again - my mum would never forgive me if it didn't!"

The show recently halted filming due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, with episodes at risk of running out.

Filming has recommenced now, but the cast and crew must meet strict social distancing measures.

Emmerdale currently airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV.