[1] The first character to be introduced is Vinny (Bradley Johnson), the adoptive son of Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), followed by Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), the biological father of Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt), in February.
[6] Following his exit, Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy described Vinny as "bumbling and awkward" and thought he resembled Paddy, believing the character's parentage would be a good storyline in the future.
Upon confiding in Sam, Samson and Lydia Hart (Karen Blick), he reveals that Mandy is not his birth mother, but his stepmother, and that Paul Ashdale (Reece Dinsdale) is his father.
[7] Series producer Kate Brooks also expressed her excitement at Richards' casting, commenting, "An actor of immense talent and charisma, he's a brilliant addition to the Emmerdale team.
[10] Sophie has made contact with Gail because Oscar, now thirteen years old, has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant.
[14] Will is the father of established character Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and the former partner of Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton), who was an undercover police officer during her marriage to Will and assisted in his arrest.
[13] Andrews told Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy that Will is resentful towards Harriet for sending him to prison, partly because it meant he became estranged from Dawn.
Tracy gives birth to their daughter Frankie in February 2021 but after suffering in silence for months she is diagnosed with post-natal depression after she attempts to take her own life, admitting herself to a psychiatric ward in order to get the help she needs.
Their relationship hits crisis point in December 2021 when Tracy discovers Nate's one-night stand with Fiona Murphy (Yemisi Oyinloye), the new girlfriend of her half-sister Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick).
Unable to forgive him, Tracy accepts a job offer in Nottingham and leaves with Frankie the following month, devastating Nate in the process.
After a one-night stand with Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) in April 2022, Nate is pursued by Naomi Walters (Karene Peter) and they begin a relationship in August 2022.
[19] Following viewers' dislike for Nate, Carter spoke out about hurtful comments he has received as a result of his character, explaining that "lines were blurred and it became a bit personal".
[23] Nightingale enjoyed working with her on-screen family and hoped that writers would place Andrea in friendships with Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi), Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh), Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade).
[23] Millie and her family move into the Home Farm estate, where Jamie's estranged mother, Kim Tate (Claire King), lives.
"[23] In 2021, two separate storylines see the death of Millie's parents; Jamie is said to have died through driving through a river and Andrea is killed by Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu).
It was confirmed by Digital Spy that Anthony had been cast for Millie's exit storyline, which sees her choose to live with Hazel rather than Kim.
His estranged father, Alex Moore (Liam Boyle), later introduces himself to Lucas, however Dawn and her husband Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) don't think he is suitable, which he later proves.
In July 2022, it is revealed that Lucas has a half-sister Clemmie Reed (Mabel Addison), who was sleeping in a dog basket in an old friend of Dawn's flat, who had been taking care of her since her mother's death.
[33] Jane Hudson, the soap's executive producer, called Cookson a "fabulous addition to the cast" and looked forward to the character's introduction.
[35] Victoria later agrees to speak to Wendy, who reveals that she wants a role in the child's life and suggests that Lee could go for custody of the baby.
[38] Al is introduced as the estranged father of Ellis Chapman (Asan N'Jie) and the former husband of Jessie Dingle (Sandra Marvin).
[38] In October 2022, the character was killed-off after being shot by Kyle Winchester (Huey Quinn), the son of Al's enemy Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).
"[45] In January 2021, it was confirmed Emmerdale would explore Luke's sexuality via his past connection with recently introduced character Ethan Anderson (Emile John).
[48] As a result of spending time with Danny, Sarah soon neglects her studies, creating tension with her grandmother, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).
[52] He dies from Salmonella poisoning after eating Rishi Sharma's (Bhasker Patel) homemade chocolates, which also makes David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) ill.
When Paddy returned, he found the back seat of the car empty, however a police officer told him his daughter was safe, but social services would have to be called.
It is initially unknown whether David or his adoptive son Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), who Maya groomed and sexually abused, is the father until a paternity test confirms the results.
On 23 March 2020, Theo was christened as part of a joint ceremony with Eve Dingle (Billy and Bonnie Clement) and Harry Sugden (Brody and Teddy Hall).
In 2021, David begins to take it in turns with Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) to mind Theo and Harry, which leads to them growing closer.
Theo left Emmerdale with his father after he discovered that Victoria and Jacob have been having a secret relationship and therefore decided to move away to live nearer his daughter Amba Metcalfe (Ava Jayasinghe) and her mother Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade).