Emmerdale icon’s comeback ‘sealed’ 23 years after debut in shock Sarah Sugden twist

Emmerdale fans are speculating that a beloved character might make a comeback to the village 23 years after their debut, leaving Sarah Sugden stunned.

Soap viewers will know that Sarah has faced various health challenges since childhood, including a rare form of anaemia, throat cancer, and heart failure.

Her ongoing health struggles have taken a toll, particularly after she expressed her desire to undergo IVF to have a baby.

Village GP Manpreet Sharma informed Sarah that she would be eligible due to her medical history but cautioned that she would need to explore private options, which would incur a minimum cost of £5,000.

Sarah subsequently confided in Vanessa Woodfield, revealing that she had contacted local clinics to inquire about IVF and scheduled an appointment with a doctor in Leeds to assess her suitability, reports Leicestershire Live.

However, Sarah is set to receive devastating news that could shatter her dreams of motherhood later this week.

During a visit to a fertility clinic, the doctor discloses that they have discovered some alarming symptoms that may indicate cancer.

A distressed Sarah attempts to reach out to her grandparents, Charity and Cain, but they are too preoccupied to offer her the attention she needs, leaving Sarah to face her next appointment alone.

“Sarah is bursting with excitement at the thought of being a mum. But Dr Knapp has troubling news – she’s found inflammation in Sarah’s cervix. This could be awful news she has cancer again,” a source revealed to Digital Spy.

“This is a life-changing moment and Sarah has nobody. The biopsy results are here and Sarah’s forced to confront her fate with no support. Will it be good news or the cancer she fears?”

Emmerdale fans are speculating whether Debbie Dingle might return to the village as her daughter, Sarah, anxiously awaits her biopsy results.

Debbie exited Emmerdale in 2021 and has since been living in Stirling, Scotland after inheriting a garage.

Speculation about Debbie’s potential comeback is rife among viewers, with one Instagram user commenting: “Debbie should be around for Sarah’s storyline.”

Another viewer remarked: “I agree, what mother wouldn’t be there. Jack should come back too,” while a third suggested: “I’m thinking recast Debbie.”

A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: “And still no Debbie. Why don’t they recast and make everything more realistic.”