According to Digital Spy and Metro, the notoriously private actor triumphed in a competitive category that included EastEnders actors Paul Bradley and Aaron Thiara alongside Coronation Street’s Sue Devaney and Gareth Pierce.
National Television Awards Win for Cain Dingle Prostate Cancer Storyline
Hordley earned the coveted trophy for his long-running portrayal of village hardman Cain Dingle, specifically highlighting a major storyline addressing prostate cancer. According to Metro reporting from the London ceremony, Hordley spent the majority of his time on stage bringing attention to the medical issue and thanking the production team members who helped educate him on the diagnosis, as well as his own father-in-law. Natalie J Robb, who plays Cain’s on-screen wife Moira Dingle, presented the award to her colleague before Hordley delivered his emotional remarks to the packed auditorium.
Tribute to Wife and Co-Star Zoe Henry
With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Hordley directed his deepest gratitude toward his wife and fellow Emmerdale star, Zoe Henry, whom he met on the soap opera. According to Metro, the couple married in 2003 and share two children, Violet and Stan. The victory capped off a stellar night for the ITV soap, which also captured the overall Serial Drama award following an explosive autumn schedule featuring high-stakes car crashes, character exits, and major family bombshells.
Behind the Scenes of Emmerdale’s Success
Away from the dramatic fictional conflicts of the Yorkshire dales, Hordley and Henry maintain a quieter domestic life. According to Metro, the couple recently launched a social media gardening channel to share planting tips from their shared allotment. While Hordley plays one of television’s most formidable soap characters, colleagues frequently describe him as humble and gracious on set, balancing his acting career with part-time DJ appearances.
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