Bradley Riches responded to criticism of his character Lewis Barton in Emmerdale, who is autistic and the first neurodivergent character in the soap. He expressed that negativity towards Lewis stems from misunderstandings about neurodiverse individuals. Riches, a gay man diagnosed with autism, believes representation is crucial for acceptance. He also shared insights into character development, noting that Lewis is a strong character who can thrive independently. Riches has a passion for improving on-screen representation of neurodiverse individuals and has authored a children's book to help young people in similar situations.
Bradley Riches stated, 'The writing for Lewis so far has been perfect. For people to say,
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