EastEnder's Jessie Wallace hints she's married new carpenter boyfriend Justin

EastEnders star Danny Dyer has opened up about his decision to leave the show after nine years. The 45 year old actor confessed that he decided to leave the show after his relationship with wife Joanne Mas began to spiral. He reveals that he went to EastEnders bosses and told them he was “going to die” if he didn't take time out.

Jeff Brazier has sweetly praised his son Bobby Brazier's EastEnders debut on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, has joined the hit BBC One soap as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater and the latest episode saw his character ruffling some feathers amongst the Bridge Street market traders. And later in the episode, Freddie dropped the bombshell that his mother is Little Mo and even introduced himself as Billy Mitchell's son, leaving him speechless.Taking to Instagram, Jeff, 43, posted a sweet tribute to his son as he declared he was "so proud".

EastEnders viewers have sweetly said that Jade Goody would be "proud" of son Bobby Brazier's EastEnders debut on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old, whose father is Jeff Brazier, has joined the hit BBC One soap as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater and the latest episode saw his character ruffling some feathers amongst the Bridge Street market traders.

Kacey Ainsworth, best known for her role as Little Mo in EastEnders has left fans stunned as she shows off her natural hair. The 53 year old soap star, who had previously changed her look when filming The Mallorca Files , took to Instagram to share her natural curls. She wrote: “This is my natural hair.

EastEnders viewers are in for another week of drama in Albert Square as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) encourages his daughter Frankie (Rose Ayling-Ellis) to report her attack to the police and supports her as she gives her statement to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). However, she’s upset when Jack warns her it will be difficult to get a conviction. Frankie is despondent after she and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) are hassled by some guys.

It's set to be a dramatic week on the Square as newcomer Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier's) debut in the soap continues to unfold. When a young man starts causing trouble in the market in upcoming EastEnders episodes, Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) is about to call the police when the young man introduces himself as Freddie Slater and says he’s Billy’s son. Billy is shocked to see Freddie, now 18, and can't find the words to speak to him, clearly haunted by the shocking truth that he's not his son at all.

Five years after playing the late Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, Jaime Winstone has stepped into her shoes once again.The 37-year-old actress appears as a younger version of the icon’s most famous character, Peggy Mitchell, in a flashback episode of EastEnders and says, “It’s a real honour.” While her role in Babs covered Barbara’s childhood, early romances and rise to fame in the Carry On films in detail, Jaime felt like her “journey with Barbara” hadn’t really finished and revealed she even felt she had received a sign from the late soap favourite to accept her latest portrayal. “When I got offered the part, I thought, ‘God, is this something I should do? Am I risking getting typecast?’" says Jaime. "So I did actually have a little word with Barbara up above and I got my sign and I felt like it was written for me.

Eastenders comeback star Shane Richie has hinted at a possible new love interest for his character Alfie Moon following his upcoming return to the Square.The 58 year old is set to arrive back on the BBC soap on 12 September as old flame Kat Slater (played by Jessie Wallace) marries Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Alfie attempts to win Kat back on the day of her wedding, however unexpectedly finds a connection between himself and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in a surprising turn.

Bobby Brazier is due to make his on-screen debut on EastEnders next week as character Freddie Slater.The soon to be soap-star, who is the son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier, 43, and the late Jade Goody, was left quivering in his boots after filming his intense first few scenes and was then comforted by his co-stars.The 19-year-old actor revealed an "emotional storyline" will take place on his arrival – as he stars as the now grown-up son of former character Little Mo Slater, returning to the show after an absence of 16 years. Bobby opened up on the filming of an emotional scene of the BBC soap, where he has to shout: "everyone stop lying to me" as his character is filled up with "grief and anger".

When your dad is a presenter and your mum became a household name following her stints on reality TV, there’s no surprise that Bobby Brazier was going to follow in their showbiz footsteps.The 19-year-old is walking onto one of the UK’s biggest soaps next week as EastEnders' latest heartthrob Freddie Slater, and we can hardly wait. Especially after OK! got an invite down to Albert Square to chat to Bobby about his new role – plus a sneaky tour around the set! Here, Bobby – the son of Jeff Brazier, 43, and Jade Goody, who passed away in 2009, tells us all about what trouble Freddie will be bringing to the Square when he joins the show to look for his dad. Hi, Bobby! What’s the reaction been to the announcement that you were joining EastEnders? There’s been a lot of love and support, I’ve been very lucky.

EastEnders fans were left confused on Monday's episode as they pointed out Janine Butcher's blunder as she blackmailed Jada Lennox amid her plan to destroy Linda Carter. During the latest episode, Janine offered Jada money to plant empty bottles of alcohol and to call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again.

Bobby Brazier has praised his "welcoming" EastEnders family ahead of his debut on the hit BBC One soap in autumn. It was announced in July that the 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, will be joining Albert Square as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater. And now Bobby, whose father is Jeff Brazier, has praised the "welcoming" EastEnders cast and crew, especially Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater.

Former EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt has reportedly landed a new role which will see him double his soap salary.The actor, who played Ian Beale in the BBC production, is set to star in the UK tour of My Fair Lady as Eliza Doolittle’s dustman dad Alfred.The part, which will see the 54 year old perform in 158 shows across nine months, is reportedly very well paid with Adam in line for a potential salary of £500,000. Each show will reportedly see the former EastEnders star earn £2,000 with added extras that could see him earn £3,500 a show depending on ticket sales. An industry insider told The Sun that at 70 per cent capacity he’ll get another £750, and another at 85 per cent.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has announced a new TV project following her departure from BBC One soap EastEnders.The 27 year old actress, who recently shared a string of BTS snaps from her time on EastEnders, is set to front a new BBC documentary titled Signs For Change, which will focus on the daily challenges and barriers faced by deaf individuals. Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose will explore "positive movement for societal change" and inclusion for deaf individuals, while also using her own experiences pushing for change.

Eastenders' Cheryl Fergison, known for playing Heather Trott on the long-running show, has shown off a glam new look with a series of snaps posted to Instagram. The 56 year old actress was attending a 1940s weekend, and she looked the part in a flower printed midi-dress with simple black shoes and a black handbag, with a bandana knotted into her brown hair.

On The Buses star Anna Karen reportedly left the majority of her fortune to her former EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence, following her death earlier this year.The actor tragically passed away in a house fire at her home in Ilford in February. She was best known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell - on EastEnders, as well as the role of Olive on the sitcom On The Buses between 1969 and 1973. Her East London home caught fire unexpectedly, with neighbours believing the actress may have fallen asleep while smoking .

Jessie Wallace recently enjoyed a lavish night out with her pals after sparking rumours that she and her new beau Justin Gallwey had tied the knot. The EastEnders star, 50, who portrays iconic character Kat Slater in the hit BBC One soap, looked to be having a blast as she partied with a group of friends at celeb hotspot Ivy Asia in London.