Emmerdale fans praise ‘sensational’ Beth Cordingly after heartbreakingly ‘powerful’ episode
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Emmerdale fans have heaped praise on the ‘sensational’ Beth Cordingly after her performance as Ruby Fox-Miligan in Thursday’s heartbreaking episode.
In the special instalment, viewers learned of the character’s historic childhood abuse at the hands of her father Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day).
A series of flashbacks focussed on the events of Ruby’s 16th birthday, where she was sexually assaulted by Anthony.
This was then interspersed with scenes from the present day where viewers got an insight into Ruby’s innermost thoughts, while her husband Caleb Miligan (William Ash) remained unaware of her struggles.
While watching the episode, fans were blown away by Beth’s performace and share their thoughts on social media.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), one fan said: ‘Beth Cordingly is sensational. #Emmerdale are so lucky to have her!’
Another wrote: ‘Beth Cordingly is a fantastic actress and you just know she is going to do this story justice.’
A third agreed: ‘Beth Cordingly is going to be incredible in this storyline. So excited to see her explore more sides to Ruby.’
Another posted: ‘Beth Cordingley is a treasure on #emmerdale. Such a difficult watch. She was absolutely wonderful and the younger version of Ruby was spot on [sic].’
‘Superb acting from @BCordingly. A great addition to Emmerdale and best character (Ruby) by far,’ said another.
Another added: ‘Tonights #Emmerdale was incredible and powerful. @BCordingly is fantastic as Ruby.’
‘Oh Ruby. My heart breaks for her. Best character #emmerdale have had in years and brilliant acting from Beth tonight,’ said another fan.
Since Anthony’s arrival in the village last month, Ruby’s life has begun to spiral out of control as those painful memories have resurfaced and flooded her thoughts.
Speaking about the storyline, Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, said: ‘Ruby has always been troubled and volatile in nature and finally our audience will be able to learn more about the past that has haunted her and made Ruby the woman she is today.’
