Jeff Hordley looking thoughtful; inset, Steve Halliwell (Credit: ITV/Composite: ED!)
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Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley pays tribute to �much-loved� late co-star Steve Halliwell as he wins award for Best Soap Actor at TV Choice Awards

The actor recalled working with his co-star and mentor

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has paid tribute to his late co-star Steve Halliwell this week, as he picked up an award for Best Actor at the TV Choice Awards.

The actor, who plays Cain Dingle on Emmerdale, was crowned Best Actor for his performance. This is the first time that the ITV soap has picked up a TV Choice Award since 2022.

And, as a proud Jeff picked up his award, he used the opportunity to pay tribute to his late on-screen father, Steve Halliwell.

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Cain and Moira on Emmerdale
Jeff plays village hardman Cain Dingle on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Jeff Hordley pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ Steve Halliwell

Speaking to Metro.co.uk at the TV Choice Awards after winning an award for ‘Best Soap Actor’, Jeff revealed the impact of losing Steve.

“Sadly we lost Steve Halliwell before Christmas

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Zak in Emmerdale sits in a chair looking perplexed

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Joel Harley
EastEnders Insider Editor