Even before Corriedale aired, social media was abuzz. Some viewers felt Emmerdale was “selling its soul” by collaborating with Coronation Street – that the crossover was a commercialized stunt that lost its identity.

But Danny Miller, the actor who plays Aaron Dingle, refused to be silenced.

He directly responded to all criticism, turning a behind-the-scenes interview into his own statement.

In the special talk show, Danny clearly stated:

“Emmerdale doesn’t need to apologize to anyone. We’re telling a story about people – about pain, choices, family, and courage. If anyone finds Corriedale thought more deeply, that’s a good thing.”

This statement went viral on Twitter, receiving thousands of shares. His fans praised it as “a quintessential Aaron Dingle statement” – powerful, straightforward, and insightful. He also emphasized that the crossover wasn’t about polishing the brand, but about pushing the characters to their emotional limits, making them confront themselves and showing the audience a never-before-seen side of themselves.

Furthermore, Danny revealed a touching behind-the-scenes moment: when filming the scene where Cain Dingle is in trouble, the entire Emmerdale crew cried for real. “We weren’t just acting, we were living the characters,” he said. “And Corriedale is Emmerdale’s chance to prove that we still have the power to leave people breathless.”