News about Ash Palmisciano

The cast of Emmerdale ditched the iconic Woolpack for a day in the woodlands, in a bid to fulfil a pledge made in celebration of the soap's 10,000th episode. Back in May, actors and production team members vowed to give back to the local environment by planting 60,000 trees.

Coronation Street's Roy ends up in hospital after falling to the floor following a confrontation with some yobs. On EastEnders, Stevie shares the story of Val's death, leaving Billy and Teddy reeling. Meanwhile, on Emmerdale, Amy mistakes Robbo for Les and tells him that Matty is trans, putting her husband in danger.

Ash Palmisciano is set to walk down the aisle during Wednesday's episode of Emmerdale as the soap's first ever transgender groom. The actor, 34, will be seen as character Matty Barton as he marries his childhood sweetheart Amy Wyatt, played by Natalie Ann Jamieson. Soap star Ash is delighted to be part of the storyline, grateful he's able to give hope to transgender teens who believe they will never find love.

Ash Palmisciano, a ground breaking Emmerdale man, has reflected on the uphill battle he faced in coping with his mother's death earlier this year. Ash, 32, the soap's first transgender actor, died in May at the age of 60 after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. The actor, who spoke to The Mirror, said he was fortunate to have parents who welcomed him and his younger sister with love, but he was unprepared for the avalanche of grief that followed her death.

On Friday night, Christine McGuinness appeared to be a fairytale princess at the National Diversity Awards at the Cathedral in Liverpool. The television star, 34, dazzled in a pink one-shoulder gown with a ruffled sleeve and a voluminous flared skirt. Her dress was embossed with gold flowers and boasted a plunging neckline to bring her colossal cleavage on full display.