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

Peter reveals all about Gemma's 'bittersweet' big day

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.

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

Billy Mayhew [DANIEL BROCKLEBANK] urges Paul Foreman [PETER ASH] to apologise to Gemma but Paul refuses to discuss it.
Paul didn’t want Billy to find out about his diagnosis (Credit: ITV)

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,”“”

Paul Foreman [PETER ASH] finally arrives at court and Dee-Dee Bailey’s [CHANNIQUE STRELING-BROWN] awash with relief. Unbeknown to Paul, Billy too heads into the courthouse.

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Bernie Winter [JANE HAZLEGROVE] and Paul Foreman [PETER ASH] put pressure on Gemma Winter [DOLLY-ROSE CAMPBELL] to allow Aled his operation.

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Coronation Street: In the church, the congregation watches as Paul Foreman [PETER ASH] (battling his symptoms) walks Gemma Winter [DOLLY-ROSE CAMPBELL] down the aisle in the jaw dropping dress of her dreams.

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Paul Foreman [PETER ASH] in Coronation Street makes a speech, but becoming emotional he hurries out, dragging his foot. Is Gemma about to face heartbreak on her wedding day?
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Kerry Barrett
Freelance Soap Writer