Emmerdale legend John Middleton has spoken out about his role as Hollyoaks' new villain Fraser "Froggy" Black the granddad of Grace Black and Clare Devine John Middleton as Froggy Black in Hollyoaks (Image: Lime Pictures)

For two decades, John Middleton charmed audiences as beloved vicar Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale , but now the 71-year-old has embraced a far more sinister character as Fraser "Froggy" Black – the grandfather of notorious villains Grace Black and her sister Clare Devine – in Hollyoaks . ‌

Following years behind bars at Longmere Prison, Froggy has been released and is making a beeline straight back to his dysfunctional family. "He does want to bring the family together," John explains. ‌

"For what purpose, that's yet to be revealed. But he wants to restore

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