Coronation Street star Peter Ash reveals Paul ‘can’t keep his illness secret much longer’ as he gives speech at Gemma’s wedding

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has opened up about his alter ego Paul Foreman’s heartbreaking situation and revealed that Paul can’t keep his condition secret for much longer.

Poor Paul in Coronation Street is having a terrible time of it. He’s been diagnosed with motor meurone disease and he’s struggling to cope alone with his diagnosis.

Paul doesn’t want to tell his family ahead of sister Gemma’s wedding, but his secret is out as boyfriend Billy accidentally stumbled on the truth when he turned up at Paul’s court case.

Paul’s diagnosis was part of his defence in court, so Billy heard the news out of the blue.

Coronation Street: Paul and Billy

Now, as Gemma and Chesney’s wedding approaches, Paul’s finding it hard to act normal and keep his terrible prognosis quiet.

Peter Ash, who plays Paul, says the reveal was an emotional moment for him and Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy.

“We have been waiting for that moment, for the longest time,”“”

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