 Stonewall, an organisation that campaigns for LGBT equality, praised the show for its "sympathetic and convincing handling" of the "gritty and emotional" storyline.Sutton was nominated for 'Sexiest Male', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Dramatic Performance' for The British Soap Awards 2007.He had been short-listed along with Gerard McCarthy (Kris Fisher) for 'Best Newcomer' for his role as John Paul McQueen, however McCarthy was chosen for the final nomination.