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Who plays Vinny in Emmerdale? Inside Bradley Johnson’s real-life romance | Soaps
Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) has found himself in the middle of a new romance storyline with Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) in Emmerdale.
Given the year he just had, it’s a hugely exciting time for Vinny, as he’s about to navigate his first relationship since he began exploring his sexuality.
We know Vinny Dingle relatively well now, but what about actor Bradley Johnson?
Here’s everything you need to know about the star.
Who plays Vinny in Emmerdale?
Bradley Johnson has played the role of Vinny Dingle in Emmerdale since 2019. Bradley is 27 years old, and appeared in a number of dramas prior to joining the ITV soap.
His credits include Shameless, The Syndicate and Harriet’s Army.
Away from his acting, Bradley is also a talented singer. Before being cast as Vinny, Bradley featured in the BBC One talent show Let it Shine, which saw a group of judges find five performers to play a boy band in a musical.
Is he in a relationship in real-life?
Bradley is in a relationship with Sammie Johnstone, who he proposed to in 2023.
In 2024, they welcomed the arrival of their first child, who is called Albie Jake Johnson.
What is happening with Vinny in Emmerdale?
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After spending the day with friend Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah) last year, things changed for Vinny when he tried to kiss him.
At first, Vinny claimed that the move was just a joke. He was engaged to Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) at the time, and reminded Kammy of this to cover up his confusion.
But the longer things went on, the more Vinny struggled to ignore the thoughts surrounding his sexuality. In an attempt to find some answers, Vinny started speaking to a man called Mike on an LGBTQI+ forum.
Unfortunately, Mike turned out to be a con artist and was only interested in Vinny’s money. He was brutally attacked at one point, but he still kept his secret from Gabby.
Gabby found out the truth when Vinny gave evidence at Mike’s trial. They tried to make their marriage work, but Gabby was constantly worried about what Vinny was up to. She ended their relationship, believing it was best for the both of them.
This week, Vinny and Lewis addressed their feelings for each other. After spending the day helping Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) free a flock of trapped sheep, Vinny and Lewis shared a kiss, on a high from the success of the day.
Back at Dale View, Vinny and Lewis slept together.
In today’s episode, now available on ITVX, they face their first challenge when Vinny fears Lewis has given him the brush off, as he rushes to work without really speaking to him about their night together.
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