Emmerdale star Lewis Cope's little-known link to England hero David Beckham

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Emmerdale viewers discovered on Thursday, in a shocking twist, Nicky is actually Caleb’s son. We later saw father and son make their way through the Emmerdale graveyard.

It was intense as they reached their destination – Frank Tate ’s grave and it all became clear that Frank is Caleb’s dad. There’s sure to be fireworks in the soap over the coming months. Read more: Vote for Emmerdale's best storyline for all-time Away from the soap, we thought it was only right to bring you a little more about Lewis Cope - who plays Nicky.

The acting talent actually has a link to former Manchester United and England football hero David Beckham. Back in 2020, Lewis met Becks as he starred in an advertising campaign for his fragrance Bold Instinct.

Speaking to The Mirror, Lewis, originally from Hartlepool, said: “I’m from a family of 14. Most of my brothers are boxers, but I chose to dance. “David used my story to encourage people to be themselves.