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Old 17-08-2016, 17:44
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I am sorry if this comes across as me saying LGBT characters/people are not the same as any other character, but such characters have helped contribute to giant leaps made in the fight for LGBT rights and have really opened the publics minds by appearing on Britain's beloved soaps.

Aaron from Emmerdale has been a huge success. His coming out storyline was absolutely outstanding, and I think it helps break a lof of stereotypes.

Christian and Syed were also great in EastEnders. Their storyline at the time was quite monumental. It was also so nice to see a gay couple get a happy ending for a change.

What are everyone else's thoughts on this?
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:47
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Currently, Steven Beale. Fab character but we need to see more of his bad boy side.
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:48
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Debbie and Jasmine (Jebbie) in Emmerdale.
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:50
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Currently, Steven Beale. Fab character but we need to see more of his bad boy side.
I agree.

I also really like Robert Sugden.
Syed and Christian were
brilliant too.

I loathe the Hollyoaks guys except for James and John Paul
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:56
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Aaron and Robert - ED
Todd - Corrie
Callie and Arizona - Grey's Anatomy
Cyrus - Scandal
Nolan - Revenge
Jack - Dawson's Creek
Kevin - Brothers and Sisters
Will - Nashville
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:56
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MyJohnny. Get rid of the imposter one and get Sam Strike back!

Followed by Ben Mitchell, Steven Beale and Harry Thompson is also good looking. From what little I have seen of Ed from big episodes I like Robert.

I like Kyle but he needs something to do!
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:57
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Aaron Brennan off Neighbours
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:58
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Jasmine Thomas (ED) played by the gorgeous Jenna Coleman.
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:59
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Currently, Steven Beale. Fab character but we need to see more of his bad boy side.
I like Steven too as well as Johnny. I like Todd on Coronation Street too.
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Old 17-08-2016, 17:59
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Ben Mitchell, Steven Beale and Todd Grimshaw are also great examples. These characters have layers and there are other sides to the characters, beyond there sexuality.

Unfortunately, I feel this isn't the case for the likes of Johnny Carter and Sophie Webster for example. They seem to be defined by their sexuality a lot of the time.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:02
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Aaron Dingle is the best LGBT character on a soap, the best character on Emmerdale and is played by one of the finest actors to ever appear on a soap.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:04
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Zoe Tate, Steven Beale, Richie Scott, Todd in Corrie when he initially came out was very good.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:05
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Syed Masood

Steven Beale

Zoe Tate

Haley Cropper
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:05
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Aaron Dingle is the best LGBT character on a soap, the best character on Emmerdale and is played by one of the finest actors to ever appear on a soap.
I agree with most of this. Although, he isn't my favourite Emmerdale character.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:06
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Sugar. How could i forget Zoe Tate and Hayley Cropper? Wonderful characters.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:12
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Forgot to say

Steven Carrington (Dynasty) and

Dominic Copeland (Holby City)
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:14
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Forgot to say

Steven Carrington (Dynasty) and

Dominic Copeland (Holby City)
I nearly put him but his constant flip flopping of his sexuality did him no justice.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:15
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I'm gonna add some others

2. Brendan Brady- Hollyoaks
3. Todd Grimshaw- Coronation Street
4. Will Horton- Days of Our Lives
5. Bianca Montgomery- All My Children
6. Ste Hay- Coronation Street
7. Oliver Fisher- One Life To Live
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:16
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Robert Sugden - Emmerdale
Aaron Dingle - Emmerdale
Craig Dean - Hollyoaks
Todd Grimshaw - Coronation Street
Jasmine Thomas - Emmerdale
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:18
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Probably Todd Grimshaw
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:20
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At the moment, Todd from Corrie.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:24
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The legendary Brendan Brady
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:24
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Todd and Hayley from Corrie

Lance from Brookside.
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:37
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The legendary Brendan Brady
I can't believe I forgot Brendan

He's my number 1.
I loathe Ste though
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Old 17-08-2016, 18:38
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I can't believe I forgot Brendan

He's my number 1.
I loathe Ste though
Why does everyone hate Ste?
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