It's always nice to get a storyline - I know all actors say that, but it genuinely is, as it feels like the show's team are putting their faith in you to do it justice, so it's quite a compliment.

It's funny how you can say performing is in the blood, and if I'm considered a performer being an actor, then it's certainly in the blood.

I am pretty quiet, and people say I'm shy.

It's always nice to hear nice things, but I don't suddenly go out and think I'm the best thing since sliced bread.

Because I enjoy training, obviously what comes with that is if you haven't been training, or you're not feeling like you're in great shape, then the last thing you want to do, like anyone, is to be seen by millions half naked.

I've gone through my adolescence on TV so it's pretty cringey when I look back on some pictures and scenes, but that's part and parcel of being a child actor and growing up.

Night shoots are great. They always feel quite mischievous and naughty because you're out working while everyone else is in bed.

I'm young but I can't wait to marry and have kids.

The 'Strictly' experience is really like no other - the training and work that goes into it is immense.

I'm a massive fan of 'Strictly' so it's incredible. I'm so happy that I can be a part of it.

Emmerdale's been great. I'm very biased but I think it's in a really good place.

I'm very proud of some of the stories I've been given thanks to the team at 'Emmerdale,' they've been great over the years so hopefully that will continue.

Obviously I went through my adolescence on national TV, but it's great looking back.

I do remember a time and I can quite easily imagine a time without - looking to a future without 'Emmerdale.'

That's one thing I need to work on, my flexibility. I'm not mobile enough, am I.

Maybe in another life I would have liked to have been a dancer. But I was a cheeky chappy who wanted to be an actor.

I've got a three-year-old daughter. To picture her being a dancer, I'd absolutely love that. I'm in absolute awe of what they do. Just seeing them work, they're incredible.

When I arrived at 'Emmerdale,' Clive was the one person I got really starstruck about. It was weird, I was there with my dad and he said, 'There's Jack Sugden.' He was lovely, very welcoming and absolutely massive.

Carbs get a bad press, but they're pretty important.

Getting trouble is always a problem when you are young and in a soap.

I won an award when I was 15 and my mum and dad were very proud and so was I but for me, individual things like that aren't as significant as I have been part of so much and there were weeks and months of hard work building up to those pinnacle moments and they can be full of moments of pride.

There's nothing better than a cold beer.

There's no one who puts more pressure on me than myself.

I have been pretty happy with how I look but if I have a hectic week with family or work life, that has got to be my priority and the gym takes a back seat. Then a couple of weeks turn into a couple of months and before you know it you feel like you've got the 'dad bod.'