ITV Coronation Street’s Peter Ash praises real life cousin’s scenes as Emmerdale villain
CORONATION Street’s Paul Foreman actor Peter Ash has praised his real-life cousin Will Ash’s “great work” on rival soap Emmerdale as villain Caleb Milligan.
Corrie’s Paul Foreman – played by Peter – was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in March.
He is currently trying to mask the symptoms such as a loss of control over his hands and feet.
His boyfriend Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) found out about Paul’s MND during court proceedings and was left devastated by the news and Paul’s secrecy.
Later Paul cried in Billy’s arms as he comes to terms with his life-shortening condition.
Actor Peter has shared he was “overwhelmed” with how many viewers had got in touch with him about his storyline.
He was touched by messages from people living with MND, and people who have lost loved ones to MND.
He said: “It’s been quite overwhelming really, you know, to get messages from people who have lost loved ones, and are currently living with loved ones who have MND.
“It really is something you know, I appreciate all of the kind responses we’ve had so far.”
But Peter isn’t the only actor with a huge storyline in the Ash family as his real-life cousin Will Ash is currently starring in rival ITV soap Emmerdale.
Will plays newcomer Caleb who is the secret son of Frank Tate – Kim Tate’s ex – and he wants revenge on Kim over his death, with Caleb also planning to steal everything she has.
Amid his huge plot, Peter confessed he hadn’t managed to catch up with his cousin, but hoped for a reunion soon.
He did praise Will’s “great work”, while Emmerdale viewers are still waiting for the moment villagers learn the truth about Caleb’s true identity.
Peter revealed: “I’ve actually not spoken to him since he landed the role in Emmerdale!
“But I’m really open to catching up with him soon because, you know, he’s doing great work. I’m loving it. I’m loving it, go on the Ash’s.”
Emmerdale and Coronation Street both air on ITV1 and are available on ITVX.