Coronation Street's Peter Ash gets same reaction from fans as he and co-star 'thrilled'

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has been flooded with the same response from fans as he and his co-star Daniel Brocklebank were thrilled to be recognised amid their work both on and off-screen to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.

The actor has been heaped with praise for his portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap after the character was told he has the life-shortening disease, in which messages from the motor neurones gradually stop reaching the muscles, in April 2023.

There currently is no cure for the terrible illness, which came with support from the late rugby star Rob Burrown, with Peter and Daniel, who portrays Paul's husband Billy Mayhew emotionally portraying both the physical and mental impact such a diagnosis has on the person themselves and their loved ones.

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In the meantime, the emotional storyline has since been honoured at the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards with 'Paul’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis' being voted 'Best Storyline' by a panel of soap experts.

Sharing the news on social media, Corrie posted a smiling snap of Peter holding onto the award as well as a glimpse at his moment on stage at the ceremony, held at Manchester's historic Midland Hotel on Saturday night (July 13) and said; "Best storyline goes to Paul’s Motor Neurone Disease [clapping emojis] @peterash_85."

Corrie star Lisa George was quick to respond, writing: "Made up for you @peterash_85 - you have been outstanding … so so well deserved." Channique Sterling-Brown, who was also in attendance at the awards, said: "Incredible and well deserved," with Claire Sweeney