Coronation Street star Peter Ash teases end of Paul and Billy in shock revelation

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Coronation Street star Peter Ash has hinted at the potential end of Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew's relationship in the long-running soap.As fans already know, the former builder has been coming to terms with being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in April.The character discovered the life-changing news but decided to keep the disease hidden from Billy and his family, only confiding in former flatmate Dee-Dee Bailey reports Manchester Evening News.Paul discovered he was unwell after knocking down Carla Connor in her Underworld van when she had been unknowingly drugged with LSD by Stephen Reid, came out when Billy headed to court to find out Paul had been stealing cars to fix his money woes, only to have his case quashed due to his life-limiting diagnosis.Later, on his sister Gemma's wedding there there were various heart-tugging scenes as he tearfully confessed he was dying to his sister and his mum after his unusually quiet and resistive behaviour caught their attention.The news has since spread to more of his loved ones and the rest of the street as they rally around to support him.Next week on the show, fans will see characters take part in a chilli-eating competition which will raise funds for MND and take place in the bistro.As the crowd roar Dev, Chesney and Shona on, Gemma reminds everyone to give generously.Bernie is ecstatic with the money raised and hands Paul £800 which leaves him touched by their generosity.When they return to the flat, Billy and Bernie argue over religion versus crystals as while Billy suggested Paul be baptised, Bernie has been keen to help her son with her alternative methods.But asserting that their constant interference isn’t helpful, Paul storms out.