ITV Emmerdale fans thrilled to see return of much loved character Zak Dingle

Emmerdale fans were thrilled to see Zak Dingle return to the show tonight following an absence from the show.

Zak was last seen on screen in June and he's been deeply missed by viewers.

Zak returned to the show t onight with Charity picking him up.

But as soon as they stepped through the door Debbie and Charity started fighting with Debbie demanding Charity moves back to the pub.

Zak tried to keep the peace between the warring family, telling Debbie to be nice.

Spoilers say that Zak is ready to take his role as head of the family back and that later this week he will apologise to daughter Belle for not being there for her when she suffered psychosis.

Zak Dingle returned to Emmerdale tonight for the first time since June (ITV)

And many viewers took to social media to say how happy they were as Zak returned.

Mitchell Webb said: "Zak has been very much missed, why isnt he going back to his house though?"

Leah Allen said: "Glad to see Zak Back."

Gary Lloyd said: "Good to see Zak back."

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Grianne Doherty said: "Zak's back - FINALLY."

Shaun Ely said: "Welcome home Zak."

*Emmerdale continues at 7pm on ITV tomorrow