Toni Daggert Explained

Series:Emmerdale
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Toni Daggert
Portrayer:Kerry Stacey
Occupation:Barmaid
Cousins:Latisha Daggert
Danny Daggert
Aunts:Cynthia Daggert
Relatives:Kirk Daggert
Introducer:Kathleen Beedles
Years:2005–2007
First:8 November 2005
Last:1 January 2007
Classification:Former; regular

Tonicha "Toni" Daggert is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by actress Kerry Stacey.[1]

Casting

Stacey's casting was one of three new signings announced for Emmerdale in November 2005.[2] Toni was introduced as the cousin of Danny Daggert (Cleveland Campbell),[2] an already established character.

In November 2006, it was reported Stacey had quit the show.[3]

Storylines

While on holiday in Portugal, Toni meets Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt), agrees to return to Emmerdale with him, and pretends to be his internet girlfriend, "Fireblade". The scheme is designed to upset Paddy's receptionist, Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett), who is attracted to the sexy stranger as a way to boost Paddy's confidence. After the joke is played out, Toni reveals herself to be the fun-loving cousin of a local boy, Danny Daggert, and settles into life in the village. She takes a job at the Woolpack after impressing landlady Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) and works behind the bar. She has a one-night stand with Ivan Jones (Daniel Brocklebank) much to Nicola Blackstock's (Nicola Wheeler) dismay. Toni sets her sights on Paddy's business partner, Hari Prasad (John Nayagam), and flirts with him, hoping for a date. Toni is oblivious to Paddy's feelings for her and when he confesses she accuses him of trying to ruin her chances with Hari. Things are awkward for a while, but they eventually come through it.

Toni regrets rejecting Paddy when he forms a close relationship with Del Dingle (Hayley Tamaddon), and she realizes she does have feelings for him and tries to win him back. Del confronts Toni in the Woolpack kitchen and warns her off Paddy. When Toni refuses, a fight ensues, and Toni is severely burned with hot fat. Despite being an accident, Paddy is horrified at Del's actions and dumps her. Toni and Paddy reconcile and eventually get engaged after Paddy proposes, but the proposal is revealed to be accidental, and they split up. Toni makes peace with both Paddy and Del before leaving.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Emmerdale star Kerry Stacey 'living in council house not fit for animals'. 6 April 2018. Duncan. Lindsey. Metro. 25 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Three new faces for The Dales. Digital Spy. 11 March 2021. 2 November 2005. Neil. Wilkes.
  3. News: Em Out of Here. The People. 19 November 2006. 11 March 2021. Melanie. Swan.