Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly, known for her role as Ruby Miligan, is absolutely delighted after achieving a significant social media milestone. The actress took to Instagram to share her excitement with fans upon reaching an impressive 100,000 followers on the platform.
A Heartfelt Celebration
In a joyful video post, Beth expressed her gratitude, writing, 'I’d just like to share this moment with you and say I’m so chuffed, thank you so much!' She acknowledged that while it might be considered a 'minor achievement' by some, it felt like a genuine 'milestone and really brilliant' moment for her personally.
An Unexpected Connection
Adding a delightful twist to the celebration, Beth revealed that her 100,000th follower happened to be none other than ceramic designer and The Great Pottery Throwdown judge Keith Brymer Jones. The coincidence was made even more amusing as she happened to be drinking from one of his mugs while recording the celebratory video, creating a charming and unexpected connection.
Overwhelming Support from Fans and Colleagues
The comments section quickly filled with warm messages of congratulations and support. Her Emmerdale co-star Bradley Riches, who portrays Lewis Barton, proudly declared himself her 'NO.1 fan'. Other followers chimed in with heartfelt compliments, with one writing, 'You’re a great follow, so real and true,' while another exclaimed, 'ayyy!! well done girlie, we love ur videos. best part of the day!!'
Sharing Life Beyond the Dales
Beth regularly uses her Instagram account to give followers a glimpse into her life away from the Emmerdale village. This includes sharing moments with her partner, former Emmerdale actor Ian Kelsey, who played Dave Glover from 1994 to 1996. The couple have been together for nearly five years, and Beth has previously spoken about Ian's understanding and support regarding her acting career.
'There is that thing as an actor where you are always taken away from home, but he totally gets it,' she explained. 'He knows a lot of the crew and cast and so it’s lovely to be able to share what I’ve been up to, knowing he understands.'
From Light Moments to Heavy Storylines
In a recent social media video, Beth filmed herself on the Emmerdale set and humorously referenced Ian's character, joking about Dave Glover being buried somewhere in the village graveyard. This lighthearted moment contrasts with some of the intense storylines Beth has tackled as Ruby Miligan.
Powerful On-Screen Narratives
During her time on the popular soap, Beth has been involved in several major plotlines, including one that saw Ruby reveal she had suffered childhood abuse. In this harrowing narrative, it was confirmed that Ruby had been sexually abused by her father, Anthony Fox, and had even fallen pregnant with his child.
The storyline reached a dramatic conclusion when Anthony was found dead, with Aaron Dingle convinced he was responsible for the death and John Sugden helping to hide the body. Ultimately, it was revealed that Ruby herself had killed Anthony, leading to a pact among those who knew the truth to conceal what really happened.
Beth Cordingly's journey on Emmerdale continues to captivate audiences, both through her compelling on-screen performances and her engaging presence on social media, where she now celebrates this new milestone with her growing community of followers.
