Spoilers say Ashley Thomas talks about his illness and its symptoms to Gabby and Arthur on 7th January in Emmerdale from 7pm on ITV.
Gabby and Arthur are told about Ashley's illness on 7th January
© ITV
Evidence suggests that the new actor playing Gabby Thomas from early January 2016 is Rosie Bentham, 14yo, from Nottingham.
"GOOD LUCK TO ROSIE BENTHAM who will be joining the Cast of Emmerdale early next year "
Rollo Academy of Performing Arts, Professional Students, (accessed 29/12/15)
http://www.rolloacademy.com/index.ph...ional-students
Previous stage experience for Rosie Bentham includes:
Fiddler on the Roof, 21st September 2011
"Congratulations to Rosie Bentham who will be appearing in Fiddler on the Roof."
Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School, Nottingham
http://www.nottinghamballetanddance.co.uk/press_release
The Sound of Music, 2nd - 7th July 2013, Nottingham Arts Theatre
"Much harder to stand out from the crowd were the other children but Rosie Bentham (Brigitta) did just that. She gave a performance of total confidence with excellent characterisation, pace and boundless energy. When you add in her peerless diction it was a performance to savour. By no means the largest part but that made it all the more impressive."
LeftLion Stage, Nottingham
http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.c...-music/id/6034
Annie, 17th May 2014, Nottingham Symphony Orchestra
Singer, "Tomorrow"
Nottingham Symphony Orchestra, Nottingham
http://www.nso.talktalk.net/archive00.htm
Annie, 1st Nov 2014, Nottingham Theatre Royal,
"Annie, played by Rosie Bentham, provided a momentous performance as the lead role, showcasing wonderful characterisation and good all-round performance ability."
National Operatic and Dramatic Association, Peterborough
https://www.noda.org.uk/events/reports/annie_75