Emmerdale newcomer Will Ash will soon be playing Cain Dingle’s estranged brother but in real life he’s the best of friends with soap legend Jeff Hordley.
Viewers will see lots of drama between Cain and brother Caleb Milligan over the festive period’s storylines. The two will be seen meeting when Caleb visits Cain in prison with the latter still behind bars accused of killing Al Chapman.
Jeff, 52, has spoken honestly about having a little apprehension about the new addition but he was then delighted to discover who would be portraying the character. Speaking at an Emmerdale press event, Jeff explained: “Initially, I thought they are bringing in a younger Dingle. I thought, are they trying to replace me? You always get a little protective of your character when you hear they are bringing in a similar character.
