Jane Hazlegrove reunited with the Paul Foreman actor away from the cobbles as they attended the National Television Awards

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove was branded ‘stunning’ as she floored fans with her appearance alongside her now ex-co-star Peter Ash. The pair were reunited away from the cobbles as they attended the National Television Awards.

Plenty of the ITV soap’s much-loved stars ditched Weatherfield and headed to London where the annual star-studded ceremony took place at the O2 Arena. The event gave Peter, who played Paul Foreman in the long-running show, a chance to reunite with his castmates after his final Corrie scenes aired earlier this week.

And it was a big night for the actor as he scooped an award. He picked up silverware for his portrayal of Paul on the cobbles in the Serial Drama Performance category.

He faced stiff competition from fellow soap stars Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Emmerdale’s Belle King, and EastEnders’ Yolande Trueman actress Angela Wynter, EastEnders Denise Fox star Diane Paris as well as Corrie co-star David Neilson, famed for playing Roy Cropper in the ITV soap.

As he collected the award, Peter said it was an “amazing way” to end his time on the soap opera. His heartbreaking exit storyline saw his character Paul’s health deteriorate as he battled with motor neurone disease (MND), before dying from the disease in tear-jerking scenes this week.

He said: “This is honestly incredible – what an amazing way to end my six years on Coronation Street.” He also thanked the Corrie team and the charities which supported him, paying special tributes to on-screen mum Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Bernie Winter, and Daniel Brocklebank, who played his on-screen husband Billy Mayhew.

Both have now taken to social media to gush over their friend and former co-star. Jane, who looked stunning in a black and gold dress which she paired with a retro black choker, was seen posing alongside a dapper Peter as they posed for a picture together.

Alongside the post, Jane wrote: “This one only went and did it AGAIN! So proud.. so deserved.. what a man and what an actor! Love you @peterash_85 @coronationstreet @mndassoc.” And it didn’t take long for the comments to come flooding in for the pair.

@lauraloo1xx said: “You are both amazing!!” @jonboydahl commented: “Jane looks stunning.” @francesca.dimariar59 wrote: “Congratulations @peterash_85, well deserved. Well what can I say Jane you look amazing.” @xjeankellyx added: “He well and truly deserved it. You look stunning in that dress.”

Meanwhile, Peter’s on-screen husband Daniel posted a selfie of the suited and booted pair as they sat in the audience at the glitzy and glamourous event. Alongside the snap he wrote: “That’s me sat with a two time #NTA winner @peterash_85!! So so proud of him!!”

And again, the comments of love and support came flooding in. @power6183susan said: “Well done to Peter and to you Daniel for epic performances from both of you.” @fiona.byrne.169 wrote: “Two fantastic actors, plus two fine things as we say in Ireland.” @maryjconn added: “Very well deserved. You’re both great actors.”