Vinny and Gabby Finally Say “I Do”

It has been a milestone week in Emmerdale as Gabby Thomas and Vinny Dingle exchanged vows in front of their nearest and dearest. The ceremony was filled with love, memories, and a few dramatic interruptions.

Vinny’s path to the altar was not smooth. Hours before the ceremony, he made a detour to the police station. He finally reported Mike, the man who had betrayed him, assaulted him, and stolen £10,000 after Vinny confided in him about his struggles with his sexuality.

Despite the rocky start, Vinny pulled himself together and presented Gabby with a necklace belonging to her late father Ashley. The heartfelt gesture brought tears to many eyes, and the couple went on to say their vows in front of family and friends.

A Guest List with Noticeable Gaps

The church was filled with familiar faces. Mandy, Vinny’s mother, beamed with pride as she watched her son’s big day. Kammy Hadiq stood by his side as best man, while Belle Dingle, Sarah Sugden, and Jacob Gallagher celebrated the moment with Gabby.

Gabby’s family took up an entire row. Her mother Bernice, grandfather Rodney, and aunt Nicola were all there to support her. Laurel Thomas and her son Arthur also joined, as did Kim Tate and Bob Hope.

Yet, for all the joy in the room, viewers quickly spotted glaring absences. Missing from the pews were several villagers who many fans expected to see—especially Jimmy King.

Where Is Jimmy King?

In the episode, Paddy’s absence was explained with a touch of humor. He had been sidelined by a dodgy curry the night before. But for Jimmy, there was no mention, no excuse, and no sign of his presence at all.

This silence has left fans unsettled. Social media lit up almost immediately with questions and theories.

“Where the hell has Jimmy gone?” one fan posted.
Another added: “Where was Jimmy, his kids, Marlon, his kids, Sam and Lydia, and Thomas for the wedding? #Emmerdale Gabby should be drinking from the welly.”

Others echoed the same concern: “Where has Jimmy been for a while?” and “Why couldn’t Nicola, Jimmy or Rodney walk Gabby down the aisle?”

The lack of explanation only added to the mystery.

The Last Time We Saw Him

Jimmy has not been on screen for months. His most recent storyline showed him caught in the middle of Nicola’s fiery dispute with newcomer Lewis Barton over the café’s ownership. Since then, he has quietly disappeared from village life, with no updates for viewers.

The unexplained gap has heightened the sense of worry, especially since other characters missing from the wedding had some form of acknowledgment. Jimmy, however, has been treated like a ghost.

A Glimmer of Hope for Fans

Before panic sets in too deeply, fans can take comfort in one thing—Jimmy is not gone for good. Actor Nick Miles has not left the soap, and Nicola Wheeler, who plays Nicola King, has teased that the couple will be back in the spotlight soon.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Wheeler confirmed: “There is going to be trouble coming up, caused by one of their children. That’s a little teaser for you!”

Her words suggest that not only will Jimmy reappear, but he may also find himself at the center of a family storm.

What’s Next for the Kings?

The unanswered question remains: why was Jimmy absent from such a big family occasion? While fans may need to wait for the official explanation, it is clear the Kings are far from fading into the background.

With Gabby and Vinny now married, and Nicola hinting at drama involving their children, Jimmy’s return could bring the kind of explosive family drama that Emmerdale thrives on.

For now, fans remain on edge, eagerly awaiting his comeback—and demanding answers.