Jackson Walsh
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| Jackson Walsh | |||||||||||||
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Marc Silcock | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 2010— | ||||||||||||
| First appearance | 22 March 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||
| Created by | Gavin Blyth | ||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Gavin Blyth | ||||||||||||
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Jackson Walsh is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Marc Silcock.[1] He was first introduced in March 2010. He first appeared as a love interest for the already established character Aaron Livesy, and has been part of storylines including Aaron's gay self-loathing and his final admission that he is gay. Jackson soon after begins to interact more and gets involved with village life, and gets his own personal storyline when he is seriously hurt in a train crash.[2]
Casting
Speaking about Jackson's arrival in the village, Emmerdale's producer Gavin Blyth said that "like Aaron, Jackson's a very contemporary gay character, he is not a stereotype. He's someone who exists in his own right in the world because of who he is, not what he is in terms of his sexuality. We have got to realise that for everything that Aaron's fighting, if he's ever going to let anyone in, it's going to be someone he can relate to."[3]
Marc Silcock, who plays the character of Jackson, was also thrilled that he got to the part and has spoken about it himself: "I've always been a fan of Emmerdale, so I'm thrilled to be joining the cast. Jackson will play a big part in Aaron's journey and I'm so pleased to be involved in this story." The character has also proved very popular with viewers, so much so that Jackson's mother has also been cast, played by actress Pauline Quirke.[4]
Storylines
Jackson is first seen in a gay bar in Hotten where he meets Aaron. Openly gay, he asks Aaron for a game of pool. Aaron gets freaked, and left his mobile behind in the bar once he had run out. Jackson appeared in Emmerdale the next day when he rang Paddy Kirk and told him that he had Aaron's phone. Aaron noticed him with Paddy and assumed that Jackson would have told Paddy what bar they had met in. Jackson keeps quiet. After Jackson had driven off in his van, Paddy told Aaron to ring him back and thank him for finding his phone, but Aaron chucked his number away. Aaron sees Jackson outside the bar and Jackson tries to make conversation, when he asks Aaron if he wants a drink, Aaron makes an excuse and tells Jackson he no longer has his number, so Jackson gives Aaron his business card. Paddy spies on them and assumes Aaron is dealing drugs.[5] Jackson sees Aaron again in the village, and they agree to meet for a drink, scared, Aaron stands him up. He and Aaron later have a intense conversation, which ends in Aaron taking a girl, Bryony, back to his place. When Jackson saw her leaving he knocked on the door and he and Aaron discussed what it was like before Jackson came out to his friends and family. It's at this time Aaron finally begins to accept himself and realises he and Jackson have a lot in common.
They both leaned in to kiss each other, but were interrupted by Paddy and Marlon. Aaron told Jackson to leave, but then asked him to stay. Aaron broke down on the phone asking Jackson to hear him out, which Jackson soon did and they seemed to start the beginnings of a relationship. A couple weeks on, Jackson met Aaron for a date in the bar and they got along amazingly well. When they left the bar, Jackson and Aaron continued to flirt with each other and they finally shared their first kiss, but the kiss was spotted by Adam Barton, which terrified Aaron.[6] In the Woolpack, Jackson met Aaron's friend Ryan Lamb. When Aaron wanted to leave, Jackson touched Aaron's hand, Aaron told him to get off him and then punched him. Aaron was later arrested, but released. Soon after, Aaron tried to take his own life but Jackson knew nothing about it, and continued to press charges against Aaron for assault. Adam decided to tell Jackson about Aaron's attempted suicide bid and Jackson seemed to be worried. Later Adam and Jackson arrived to see Aaron, but he told them to go away, prompting an angry response from Jackson. Aaron ended up in court, supported by his closest, but no Jackson. When Jackson did turn up, Aaron plucked up the courage and finally admitted to everyone he was gay, so the judge gave him community service.[7]
Jackson sees Aaron in the gay bar and he makes it clear to Aaron that they are over and he wants nothing more to do with him, as he is too violent and kisses another man in full view of Aaron. Adam finds out that Declan Macey needs a builder and suggests Jackson, much to the chagrin of Aaron.[8] Soon Jackson begins to integrate with the rest of the village and forms a friendship with his boss Declan, but very quickly comes into conflict with Aaron's uncle Cain Dingle. Aaron tries to stay away from Jackson and his constant arguing with his uncle, but is constantly drawn to him, as he is still attracted to Jackson. When Jackson witnesses Aaron about to be attacked by homophobic thug Wayne Dobson, he steps in and plays the hero, protecting Aaron and hinting at a possible reconciliation between the two.
Later, Aaron and Jackson decide to have a heart to heart in the Woolpack after Aaron helps Jackson finish his work, and they finally discuss Aaron's problems and his recent suicide attempt. Jackson finally starts to listen to Aaron and tells him that he is glad that he didn't die, and he used to really like him. This then leads to Jackson going back to Aaron's house. Jackson tells Aaron that he doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to, but Aaron decides he wants him and passionately kisses Jackson.[9] Jackson wakes up in Aaron's bed, and when Paddy catches them in the kitchen together he feels a little awkward. Jackson and Aaron spend the day at their respective works and are clearly happy with each other and their new relationship. After Aaron tells his mother Chas that Jackson stayed the night, she decides to pay him a visit, and she then tells Jackson she hopes he doesn't hurt Aaron. Jackson replies to this saying that he cares for Aaron and he takes a new relationship very seriously. Aaron and Jackson continue to see each other, and Jackson tells him that next time they sleep together, maybe Aaron should stay at his place.[10]
Aaron and Jackson begin a full relationship and a later night out is ruined by Holly getting drugged up. Chas invites Aaron and Jackson to have tea with her and Carl. Jackson likes the evening, but there is still animosity between Aaron and Carl, but Aaron does refer to how many times he and Jackson have "done it." [11] In August, Jackson's mother Hazel turned up in the village and quickly clashed with Aaron when they first met in a bar. After Hazel floods Jackson's flat, he is evicted and Paddy suggests that they move in with him, which annoys Aaron. Jackson sees how uncomfortable he is and suggests moving Hazel into the B&B and tells Aaron he is going on holiday to Lanzarote, but then Aaron steps up and surprises Jackson by saying that Hazel can stay with Paddy and that he has bought an extra ticket to go with him, which Jackson accepts.
Once Jackson and Aaron arrive back in the village they decide that they want to try living together permanently. But things soon hit a rocky patch in their relationship when Aaron sells a clocked car to the Mickey, and this eventually leads to Mickey killing Aaron's dog Clyde when Aaron tries to threaten him. Jackson realises Aaron will always be an angry character and moves into Andy Sugden's.[12] After sorting things out with Aaron, Jackson and he get into another big fight about Jackson paying Mickey off, and Jackson shocks Aaron by telling him that he loves him. Once Jackson has confessed his feelings, Aaron tells Adam that Jackson has got too serious for him and they go days without speaking to each other. In October 2010, Aaron decides to make it up to Jackson by arranging a night out at Bar West, and Paddy and Marlon decide to join them, without realising they are going to a gay bar.[13]
Jackson and Aaron sort out their issues and share a kiss when Jackson calls Aaron his boyfriend. Jackson is annoyed when Aaron cannot admit he loves him, and drives off. Aaron has a change of heart and shouts after him, but Jackson carries on driving. Aaron calls him, he reaches for his phone and loses control of the car, causing him to steer off and crash onto a railway line. Aaron hears the crash and chases off after Jackson, not realising it's too late. There is an oncoming train which smashes into Jackson's van with him still inside.[14]
Aaron reaches the van with seriously hurt Jackson inside and asks Jackson to not leave him like this, and Jackson is rushed to hospital with his life hanging in the balance. Paddy arrives and Aaron tells him that he can't lose Jackson, and begs him not to let him die. The police question Aaron about the accident and Jackson's mum Hazel arrives at the hospital. She too questions Aaron and calls Jackson's dad, before a nurse treating Jackson tells everyone that Jackson is on life support. Aaron then breaks down in tears, blaming himself and Hazel tells him that no one is to blame and that her son will pull through.
Hazel talks to Jackson while he lies in a coma. Aaron refuses to go in because he thinks he is unwanted. Hazel and Paddy try to reassure him. Jackon's father Jerry arrives and blames Aaron for the accident, but Hazel jumps to his defense. A nurse tells Aaron that Jackson's heart stopped beating and its possible it could happen again. Jackson wakes up from his coma and it's Jackson has broken 2 bones in his neck and that he may never be able to walk again and is permanently paralysed from the shoulders down. Hazel tries to stay positive, Aaron is overtly distraught, Jackson reacts by blaming Aaron for the crash. Whilst Aaron vows to stay with Jackson and care for him, Jackson tells Aaron to end the relationship and find another man. Furthermore, he states that he wished they had never met. The reconcile. Jackson later becomes upset after seeing everyone enjoying themselves.
See also
References
- ^ Love, Ryan (5 October 2010). "Mark Silcock as Jackson Walsh". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (2 March 2010). "New Emmerdale Gay Character". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (2 February 2010). "Jackson Walsh Background". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (29 May 2010). "Pauline Quirk to Play Jackson's Mum". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (24 March 2010). "Aaron and Jackson's First Meeting". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (16 April 2010). "Jackson and Aaron Kiss". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (7 May 2010). "Aaron Livesy's Court Case". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (1 June 2010). "Jackson Begins Work in the Village". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (8 June 2010). "Aaron and Jackson Sleep Together". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (17 June 2010). "The Gay Relationship Begins". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (1 July 2010). "Jackson and Aaron's Family Dinner". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (23 September 2010). "Aaron's Dog Clyde is Killed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (29 September 2010). "Jackson Tells Aaron he Loves Him". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (6 October 2010). "Oncoming Train Crashes into Jackson's Van". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 October 2010.