Jackson Walsh
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Marc Silcock | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 2010–2011 | ||||||||||||
| First appearance | 22 March 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 26 July 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Gavin Blyth | ||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Builder (Until 2010) | ||||||||||||
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| Father | Jerry Walsh |
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| Mother | Hazel Rhodes |
| Stepfather | Joe Rhodes |
| Stepmother | Eileen Walsh |
| Half-brothers | Josh Walsh |
| Aunts | Polly |
Jackson Walsh is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Marc Silcock. He made his first on-screen appearance on 22 March 2010. The character was introduced as a love interest for the established Aaron Livesy, and Jackson became central to Aaron's coming out storyline. Jackson also began interacting with other characters and events in the village and his family were introduced. Jackson was given his own storyline in October 2010 and it saw him become a quadriplegic following a train accident. Jackson subsequently struggles with his situation and he asks Aaron and his mother to end his life.
In March 2010, Digital Spy announced that former Hollyoaks actor Silcock had joined the cast of Emmerdale as Jackson Walsh, a potential love interest for Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller).Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth said Jackson is a "very contemporary gay character" and not a stereotype. Of his casting, Silcock said "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." Jackson is Silcock's second role with Emmerdale having previously appeared as Josh Hope.
Six months after joining the show, Silcock had his contract extended until early 2011. The actor revealed that he had not expected to be asked back as he thought he would just be helping out with Aaron's storyline and leaving.
Jackson was described as existing in his own right and not letting his sexuality define him. The serial's official website describe him as a confident gay man who dislikes unnecessary violence.
In May 2010 it was announced that established actress Pauline Quirke had been cast as Jackson's mother, Hazel Rhodes. Hazel's arrival was to coincide with a "major storyline" for Jackson.Michael J. Jackson was later cast to play his father, Jerry. Silcock said it was "a big key to understanding why Jackson is like he is." Jerry's interaction with Hazel also gave viewers an insight to Jackson's backstory. It also helped show why he was so understanding towards Aaron.
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