Tonicha "Toni" Daggert is a fictional character from the

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Emmerdale ''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Farm'' until 1989) is a British television soap opera that is broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV. The show is set in Emmerdale (known as Beckindale until 1994), a List of fictional towns and villages, fict ...

''. She is portrayed by actress

Kerry Stacey Kerry Stacey (born 1977) is an English actress who is best known for playing Toni Daggert in ITV's ''Emmerdale''. Stacey has had a role on BBC1's Doctors, she commented "I play a character whose sister has committed suicide and she is reelin ...

Casting

Stacey's casting as Toni Daggert was one of three new signings announced for ''Emmerdale'' in November 2005. Toni was introduced as the cousin of

Danny Daggert Danny Daggert is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British television soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Cleveland Campbell. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 25 June 2001. Development ...

(played by

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), an already established character on the show. In November 2006, it was reported that Stacey had decided to leave the series.

Storylines

While on

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, Toni meets

Paddy Kirk Paddy Dingle (also Kirk) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Dominic Brunt. He has been married five times: to Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) in 1999 and 2024, to Emily Kirk, Emily Dingle (Kate McGregor) in ...

(

Dominic Brunt Dominic Adam Brunt (born 15 April 1970) is an English actor, director and producer, best known for portraying the role of Paddy Kirk in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. For his role as Paddy, Brunt has been nominated in variou ...

) and agrees to return to Emmerdale with him, pretending to be his internet girlfriend, "Fireblade." This scheme is intended to unsettle Paddy's receptionist, Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett), who is attracted to the mysterious stranger, as a way to boost Paddy's confidence. After the joke runs its course, Toni reveals that she is the fun-loving cousin of

(

) and settles into village life. Toni impresses Diane Sugden (

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) and lands a job at the Woolpack pub, working behind the bar. During her time in the village, she has a one-night stand with Ivan Jones (

Daniel Brocklebank Daniel Brocklebank (born 21 December 1979) is an English actor, best known for portraying the roles of Ivan Jones in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2005–2006), and Billy Mayhew in ITV's other long-running soap ''Coronation Street'' (20 ...

), much to the dismay of Nicola Blackstock's (

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). Toni later sets her sights on Paddy's business partner, Hari Prasad (John Nayagam), hoping for a date, but remains oblivious to Paddy's growing feelings for her. When Paddy confesses his love, Toni accuses him of sabotaging her chances with Hari, creating tension between them. Eventually, they manage to work through the awkwardness. Toni later regrets rejecting Paddy when he begins a relationship with

Del Dingle Del Dingle is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Hayley Tamaddon. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 15 July 20 ...

(

Hayley Tamaddon Hayley Soraya Tamaddon (born 24 January 1977) is a British actress. She is known for her roles in the ITV (TV network), ITV soap operas as Del Dingle in ''Emmerdale'' and Andrea Beckett in ''Coronation Street''. Tamaddon won the Dancing on Ice ...

), and she realizes her own feelings for him. She tries to win him back, leading to a confrontation with Del in the Woolpack kitchen. The argument turns physical, and Toni is accidentally burned with hot fat. Despite the accident, Paddy is appalled by Del's actions and ends their relationship. Paddy and Toni reconcile, and they eventually become engaged after a proposal, though it is later revealed to be accidental, leading to their breakup. Before leaving the village, Toni makes peace with both Paddy and Del, concluding her time in Emmerdale on good terms.

References

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