fans are abuzz with theories about who will catch the eye of the show’s fresh face, DS Foy.
Introduced amid the grim domestic abuse plot featuring Belle Dingle (played by Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (portrayed by James Chase), Robert Cavanah’s character, DS Foy, made quite the entrance earlier this year.
For over a tumultuous 18 months, viewers have watched in distress as Belle was tormented by Tom, enduring relentless gaslighting and manipulation. In a chilling turn, Belle once found herself wielding an axe to defend against Tom’s tyranny.
After much internal debate, Belle took her tales of torment to the authorities, entrusting DS Foy with her harrowing narrative, setting him firmly on the path to bring Tom’s vile actions to justice.
Despite a few hiccups along the way, including Tom’s shrewd attempt to rid himself of damning evidence by erasing his tablet, righteousness prevailed. Fans exhaled a collective cheer as, finally, Tom faced retribution and landed behind bars thanks to the resurfaced tablet evidence, reports .
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DS Foy has become a hit with fans (Image: ITV)
Cavanah’s performance as DS Foy has captured the audience’s approval, prompting calls for him to transition into a permanent fixture on the ITV serial drama.
The conversation has taken a speculative turn, with fans eager to matchmake the diligent detective within the community. On a Facebook fan page dedicated to the show, speculation runs rampant, with one fan suggesting: “How about DS Foy and Manpreet as a couple?”
Manpreet Sharma, portrayed by Rebecca Sarker, serves as the village’s esteemed general practitioner and first graced the show in 2018. Echoing the sentiment of a potential romance, one viewer commented: “Aww I think they are suited and would make a good couple.”
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Fans have predicted a new romance (Image: ITV)
Another fan expressed their enthusiasm, writing: “I would love to see that I would.”
Robert Cavanah, the actor behind DS Foy, is no stranger to aficionados; he previously appeared on the soap as Ian Chamberlain, Val Pollard’s brief romantic interest, from January to April 2014.
The accomplished Robert boasts an extensive television career, having played Tommy in in 2004, and taken on roles in ‘s Doctors and The Royal. He even starred alongside Angelina Jolie in the sequel to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
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