Where has Zak Dingle been on Emmerdale?

EMMERDALE fans were thrilled by the return of soap legend Zak Dingle for baby Eve's christening this week in Emmerdale.

Viewers had been anticipating his comeback ever since he was spotted filming on set last month - but where has Steve Halliwell been? Here's everything you need to know...

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When did Zak return to Emmerdale?

Fans were delighted to see Zak arrive back in the village in Monday night’s episode of Emmerdale. 

The soap legend rocked up in the company of Aaron Dingle for baby Eve’s christening.

Tensions are currently high between Paddy and Chas after he left baby Eve alone in the car.

Fans were thrilled by Zak’s much-awaited return to the show, after actor Steve was spotted filming on set last month. 

One fan tweeted: "I missed Zak. #emmerdale."

Another added: "Welcome home Zak #Emmerdale."

A third tweeted: "Zak. Back from another holiday. He'll soon be on another."

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Where has Zak been in Emmerdale?

Fans were worried Zak had quit the soap for good after his character left in September 2019 to visit Debbie in Scotland following the death of his on-screen wife Lisa in May. 

But it was revealed that actor Steve Halliwell - who plays Zak - has been taking a break from the show following a heart operation. 

Viewers know that Steve had previously taken time off from the role for several months in 2018 after having a pacemaker fitted. 

The actor returned to the soap in 2019 in time for Lisa’s tragic death. 

Talking to The Sun in an exclusive interview before his comeback last year, Steve explained: "I’m back at work in a few weeks and feeling fitter than ever after having a pacemaker fitted in September. It’s done me the world of good and I feel fantastic.

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"Emmerdale have been brilliant throughout and really looked after me. I did have to spend some time in hospital and it was really funny to see the entire Dingle clan around my bed.

“Everyone has been so considerate and I know it sounds a bit of a cliche, but we really are one big happy family.”

He added: “I have some great storylines coming up and I can’t wait to get stuck into filming."