My dancing idol is my dad. Growing up watching him dance to Northern Soul I used to think 'He looks cool.'

As an actor, you always have aspirations to play different roles.

I think what 'Emmerdale' are excited about is that my exit storyline is the catalyst for other storylines for characters like Chrissie and Lawrence.

Liz knows me, she's known me since I was eight-years-old, and we're very happily married. And don't forget, she's watched me kiss numerous actresses on 'Emmerdale.'

Emmerdale' is and always will be in my DNA.

With the waltz, especially the Viennese Waltz, it looks so beautiful and effortless and flows.

It's dead flattering, isn't it? I have got a big gay following. I actually find it more flattering when a bloke comes on to you than a woman. I've even found myself flirting back sometimes!

I find it funny that I'm a pin-up.

I missed out on the crash course that everyone else gets on 'Strictly' on every dance form.

Keep hydrated: I drink at least 4 litres of water a day.

I was eight years old and I was playing rugby for my local club.

Yeah I had the poof thing before the acting because I did ballet.

I always liked dancing and you'd go to class and find you had an hour acting and an hour of ballet.

In many ways 'Emmerdale' is a huge part of my life but in many ways it's not. I've always had so many interests elsewhere - family and friends and other interests away from that.

Let's not forget that I am an actor and I'm a real budding, enthusiastic and ambitious actor.

I've been acting since I was a kid and it started out as a hobby. I've been lucky enough to make that my professional career and I've earned a living out of it.

I'd love nothing more to play a strong leading male in a Marvel thing. I read they are about to make comic book hero Captain Britain and I thought that would be an amazing part to play.

I thought I had a pretty good American accent but I had a few sessions with a voice coach over there and she was picking up on a few things. Possibly because I've got such a strong Northern accent, I emphasise the wrong part of words so the idea is to work on my American accent.

I don't live too far from my mum so I can go round for home-cooked meals and get my ironing done.

A family with two kids and a dog, however cheesy it might sound, that's what I want.

I'm happiest when I'm with people who have known me for years.

I've always wanted to have children and become a father, without question.

I want five children! I do want a huge family, but ultimately, whatever will be, will be.

We're pretty sure Liz fell pregnant on our wedding night.

Twenty years is a long time and it's been an incredible 20 years. I'm so grateful to 'Emmerdale' for what they have given me throughout that period.

The amazing thing with a soap is every day you're challenged, the amount of storylines we go through, the amount of emotions you get to play is really challenging.

I'd love a racing career, but as I didn't start until I was 28 I missed years of experience.

Australia has the British way of life - and great weather. I could live there.

I watch a lot of English films but one of my favourites is 'Gladiator.' It's epic - if it doesn't get you fired up, nothing will.

I have done Emmerdale since I was 12 and there has never been a time when I could just be myself.

I've been spoilt with 'Emmerdale' over the years. I've had a taste of high drama, action, explosive scenes, emotional scenes and the odd bit of comedy with Bernice.

I like the idea of doing a part which, as a straight guy, is really different to me. I'd just see doing a gay kiss, and a gay role, as something different. Plus I have plenty of gay mates, so I could probably practice with them.

It is a weird job where you can kiss someone at work then go back to your loved ones and it's all ok.

The vast majority of my fan mail comes from older women and gay men.

I train and keep in shape. It's quite vain.

I have plans to send my little daughter and son into dancing because I'd love for them to enjoy it too.

I am a bit of a domestic goddess to be honest. I am a clean freak so I love doing the hoovering and the cleaning.

As for cooking, I like making lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese, I have perfected my porridge, and I like making Sunday roasts.

Those who know me, after a few beers, I love music and I love to dance, but that doesn't mean I'll be any good!

Most of my saucy comments are from gay guys. Some of them are pretty explicit in the things they say, especially on Twitter.

I'm not easily offended so whether it be a compliment or a derogatory comment, it really doesn't bother me.

If someone stops me in the street, they might not want to say something to my face - maybe something about 'Emmerdale' or something personal towards me, good or bad. But on Twitter they are hiding behind their keyboard.

I've had women telling me I'm bloody gorgeous but I haven't had any kinky pictures. Everything's been quite tame - from the women!

As an actor I can bring the story, the narrative in each performance. If I can't do that, then… might as well give up as an actor, hadn't I?

My experience of dancing is exclusively at weddings or parties with alcohol involved and in the dark.