Congratulations! Firstly, regardless of other things, both the actors of this AT have won awards and I am thrilled!
I started watching this track only because of KSG. Otherwise I am such a huge fan of RB1, I never thought I would be able to accept anyone else in that role. Couple of episodes I watched of KSG as RB and my interest piqued.
Erica did a great job with her previous character, she held her own against seasoned actors who played her MIL, her parents. She's very much a millennial actress and I am sure she doesn't identify with P especially at this point.
However, characters seem believable and can connect in ITV only if the actors believe in them however unbelievable the track. I find her scenes with KSG much better than others because he improvises and that kind of.. gets her comfortable.
It is the director's job to show the way. Here, they are just rushing through scenes. Hopefully with these awards, these two characters will be paid attention.
On the other hand the last time, the best Jodi award came when the serial had just begun. So yes, awards are manipulated to be in the news.