September 10th 2024.
It's no secret that the world of soap operas can be tightly intertwined, but have you ever wondered just how much crossover there is between two of the most popular shows, Emmerdale and Coronation Street? Well, it turns out there's actually a familial connection between two of the stars - cousins William Ash and Peter Ash. And let me tell you, these talented actors have been wowing audiences with their gripping storylines on their respective soaps, despite being on opposite sides of the Pennines.
But beyond their professional rivalry, these two have a real-life bond as cousins. Peter, 39, rose to fame as Paul Foreman on the cobbles, while his older cousin Will, 47, joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2022 as Caleb Miligan. Both have tackled some major plotlines on their respective shows, with Peter even offering praise for his cousin's work. Sadly, Peter's character Paul passed away in a heartbreaking episode in September, after battling motor neurone disease for 18 months. And let me tell you, Peter's performance was nothing short of brilliant, giving viewers a real insight into the devastating effects of the disease.
Meanwhile, over in Yorkshire, Will's character Caleb is about to face his own personal tragedy as he learns that his wife Ruby is trapped in a burning barn at Butler's Farm. She was held at gunpoint by Moira Dingle, who is struggling with her own mental health issues. Last year, Peter was asked about his feelings on his cousin's success in the soaps, to which he replied, "He's doing great work. I'm loving it. Go on the Ash's!" It's great to see these two supporting each other in their careers.
During the same interview, Peter also opened up about his own challenging storyline and the responsibility he felt in portraying it accurately and respectfully. He didn't want to cheapen the subject matter, and viewers could see the dedication and emotion he poured into the role. It's no wonder he's feeling a bit numb about his character's departure, as it was a first for him to play a character who dies on screen. But now that he's no longer filming, it's starting to sink in that his time on the show has come to an end.
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But before William joined the cast of Emmerdale, he made a name for himself on another popular show, Waterloo Road, where he played the troubled deputy head teacher, Chris Mead. In a funny twist of fate, his character had a relationship with the boss's daughter, mirroring a similar situation in real life with his sister who answered the phone during class. When Will called and asked if she was in class, she quickly replied, "No Will, this isn't Waterloo Road!"
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