ITV Emmerdale Ruby star Beth Cordingly shares soap legend partner helped her nail role

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Beth Cordingly has opened up about the invaluable support she receives from her partner, former Emmerdale actor Ian Kelsey, after stepping into the role of Ruby on the ITV soap.

After making a splash as Sara Warrington in Family Affairs two decades ago, Beth Cordingly feels like she's come full circle with the role of Ruby Fox-Miligan.

She joined the cast in January 2024 and has already captured the hearts of viewers, scooping up the Best Newcomer award at the TV Choice Awards just last month. "It felt like Sara but 20 years on," Beth shared about her new character. "It's a gift of a part." Ian, known for his iconic role as Dave Glover back in 1994, was all for Beth taking the plunge, convinced it would be a transformative move for her career.

A year into her stint on the show, Beth couldn't agree more, lauding the show's slick production and the amazing team behind the scenes. "The crew is incredible," she enthused. "It's like swans gliding on water - everything appears calm, but underneath, there's a flurry of hard work.