Emmerdale viewers have "figured out" the identity of Zak Dingle's hidden daughter following a surprising DNA twist

Emmerdale fans are convinced that the late Zak Dingle has a secret love child who is already in the village and could potentially stir up trouble for the iconic family.

Viewers are buzzing with speculation that Zak Dingle (played by Steve Halliwell) may have fathered a secret daughter currently residing in the village.

During emotional scenes on Friday evening, Cain Dingle (portrayed by Jeff Hordley) opened up to his siblings Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Sam (James Hooton), leading to an overnight reflection on their cherished memories of their father as Cain took on the role of “head of the family.”

The previous day, the Dingles had gathered to say their final goodbyes at Zak’s funeral. As the family patriarch, Zak had specific wishes for his farewell, requesting a burial at home and a final journey through the village among his loved ones.

However, the funeral took an unexpected twist when an uninvited guest disrupted the ceremony, claiming to be another of Zak’s children and demanding her share of his estate.

According to Leeds Live, Samantha Power’s character Tina Dingle arrived with determination to assert her claim and take control.

During this confrontation, Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) stepped forward with crucial information, revealing that Zak had indeed created a will and entrusted it to her care.

Lydia strongly admonished Tina, declaring, “If you insult my Sam again, you’ll regret ever being born. And about the house, Zak did leave a will, and he asked me to look after it.”

She went on to explain that the letter Cain discovered at the house was significant to Zak’s legacy, designating the property to Sam, Belle, and Cain.

Fans of Emmerdale were left puzzled after a recent episode where Lydia was seen holding an unexplained letter from Zak, sparking intense speculation among viewers. While some believe Lydia could be Zak’s secret daughter, other theories have begun to emerge on social media.

One observant fan shared their theory on a Facebook group, suggesting that Ruby Milligan, played by Beth Cordingly, might be Zak’s daughter. With Ruby’s backstory still largely unknown, this theory seems plausible.

The comment read: “I think Ruby is Zak’s love child, which is why Ruby’s mum didn’t want her with Caleb.”

Another fan proposed a different angle: “I believe it’s Caleb’s wife who is the secret daughter, which explains why her mum wanted to see and talk to her before she passed.”

Fueling the online speculation, a third commenter noted: “A love child already in the show comes to light, and Belle is stunned.”

Echoing the sentiment, another fan added: “Yes, that would totally make sense.”

Adding to the intrigue, recent scenes depicted Ruby struggling with her mother’s death and the shocking discovery that her husband, Caleb Milligan (Will Ash), had pressured her into giving him £100k just a day prior.