BBC EastEnders star Max Bowden's new role revealed after Ben Mitchell exit

BBC's EastEnders star Clay Milner Russell, known for his portrayal of Bobby Beale, has decided to leave the soap after an eventful five-year stint.

This Morning's Cat Deeley has delighted viewers after taking the reins of ITV’s flagship morning show with her charming personality and cool head under pressure. Yet while the star has been a huge hit with fans at home, Cat herself appears to be wrestling with nerves, with one tell-tale sign giving away her unease.

EastEnders star Clay Milner Russell who plays Bobby Beale in the BBC soap has announced he's leaving the show after five years.The actor took over the role in 2019 and has taken on storylines from romance, to converting to Islam and had an awkward reunion with Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) - the mother of his murder victim, Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater).The Sun revealed that Clay will be leaving his role after a source told them: “Clay’s a talented actor and he’s ambitious. He was never going to stay in EastEnders forever.

EastEnders favourite Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) is set to make a triumphant return to Albert Square in upcoming scenes. However, it appears that there are many revelations that will shock him. While Patrick was away, Yolande Trueman (portrayed by Angela Wynter) formed a close friendship with Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler), but though things took a turn when he revealed a darker side to him.

We are right in the middle of that time of year where we learn whether shows are renewed or canceled, and we just found out what’s happening to two series in the Star Trek universe!

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fourth season ahead of the show’s Season 3 premiere which is slated for 2025 and currently in production. Additionally, the previously announced fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will serve as its final. New episodes of the final season, currently in production, will arrive this fall.

Hollywood actor John Goodman looked unrecognisable after shedding an incredible 200lbs in weight as he was spotted in New York with a dramatically different physique on Wednesday.The Flintstones star, 71, was snapped looking svelte as he showcased his newly slimmed-down figure in a green hoodie, jeans and slip-on shoes. John and his wife Anna Beth Goodman, 55, were spotted after they flew into John F Kennedy International Airport, with the A-lister briefly stopping to sign some autographs for fans.The star's public appearance after he continues to share rare insights into his 17-year weight-loss journey; in 2007 he vowed to transform his life and went on to shed an astonishing 14 stone.

Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins, who is known for portraying Victoria Sugden on screen, has given fans a major life update this week.The actress announced that her beau Adam Whitehead got down on one knee just four months ago, and it seems marriage isn't the only exciting prospect in the couple's future. Before the loved-up pair get married, they've moved their dream home. Embracing the new move, Isabel, 30, took to Instagram on Tuesday, 9 April, to reveal that she's cosied up in her new digs.Through an Instagram Story, she shared a snap of herself unlocking the front door to her new abode stating "Home" in the caption, along with a padlock emoji and a cheery yellow heart emoji.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked after learning that her late father's sculpture could cover her mother's retirement costs, following a staggering valuation on the PBS show.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood made an admission as he gave an update on his latest project on Good Morning Britain.

Since Toby-Alexander Smith bid farewell to his role as the menacing Gray Atkins on EastEnders two years ago, he's kept a relatively low profile. However, it turns out that Toby-Alexander, 33, has been quietly making some serious moves in showbiz circles.

Ava Max is starting her new musical era!

BBC EastEnders villain Dean Wicks has hinted at his impending exit as his true intentions for his daughter Jade are revealed.

After months of evading suspicions, sadly The Six’s worst nightmare finally came true during Tuesday evening’s visit to EastEnders, when Keanu Taylor’s body was unearthed beneath Kathy Beale’s cafe. As regular viewers will recall, Sharon Watts, Linda Carter, Denise Fox, Stacey Slater, Suki Panesar and Kathy Beale were all implicated in the mechanic’s death on Christmas Day, and chose to cover up their crime by burying his body beneath the cafe.

When EastEnders first launched last year’s nail biting Christmas murder plot all the way back in February 2023, fans of the soap were hooked on the constant twists and turns into the story as it unfolded before our very eyes. However, since the first arc of the storyline concluded and revealed that sadly Keanu Taylor was the victim, fans at home have been less than thrilled with the storyline’s progression.

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison found herself in hospital after 24 painful hours at A&E. She shared the details of her conditon on social media, describing the ordeal as 'complete agony'

Noah Kahan is officially on the road with his We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour and you can check out the setlist right here!

EastEnders aired Ben Mitchell’s final episode on Thursday 28 March - and it was an emotional watch. Ben found himself under arrest after it transpired he had committed fraud in America - which all happened off-screen. Ben had travelled to the States in 2023 trying to find cancer treatment for Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) who at the time was dying of a brain tumour.There was no indication Ben had committed any crime before his arrest.The officer who put Ben in cuffs said: "There’s an international warrant out for you.

Max Bowden will bow out of the BBC soap EastEnders in March 2024, with his character Ben Mitchell seemingly heading to prison for fraud. In the episode that aired on Tuesday 26 March, Ben was arrested for fraud that he committed in America.The officer who put Ben in cuffs said: "There’s an international warrant out for you. I’m arresting you for fraud.

Death in Paradise star Tahj Miles has shared news of his latest TV project.The actor portrayed Marlon Pryce in the BBC drama for four years before bidding an emotional goodbye to the show earlier this year. Tahj - who joined Death in Paradise in season 10 - has now revealed what he's been working out since exiting Death in Paradise, revealing to his social media followers that his new TV project, titled Crosshatch, is "coming soon". He posted a collection of promotional shots from the new venture on Instagram and penned: "Crosshatch.