EastEnders star James Farrar became emotional on The One Show on Friday night. The actor plays Zack Hudson in the BBC soap and was discussing his latest emotional storyline.
Viewers know that Zack discovered he had HIV in January. An old friend visited him with the news that he himself had been diagnosed HIV positive and as they shared needles while using steroids, Zack may have it too.
He was later given a positive diagnosis all the while coping with the death of his baby Peach. And while at the time he managed to open up to Sam Mitchell and get support that way, it was only this week that Zack told his family.
Having been offered the chance to fight Ben Mitchell at a boxing match, Zack had to decline. And he decided to tell his sister Sharon Watts and best mate Martin Fowler about his diagnosis.
Actor James appeared on The One Show on Friday to speak about the latest developments. He praised the soap’s research team and the Terrence Higgins Trust for helping him on the plot.
EastEnders star’s emotional response to HIV storyline
And he became emotional, becoming tearful at times, at the response from fans. He said: “I’m so passionate about this.”
James also told how some fans have refused to shake his hand following the diagnosis. He said: “
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