EastEnders icon 'in talks' to join Dancing On Ice following soap exit

Phillip Schofield is said to be considering signing a deal to write a tell-all book about his ITV exit. The former This Morning presenter, 61, has been approached by a leading book publisher and had an informal chat about what a deal could look like, The Mirror reports.

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Phillip Schofield surprised fans last week when he was spotted out in public twice. But while rumours are rife that the presenter could be plotting a TV comeback, a source tells OK! he has no imminent plans to return to our screens – and his former co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby is relieved.

Shona McGarty has shared that she's "happier than ever" ahead of her exit from EastEnders.The Walford icon who has played Whitney Dean for the last 15 years, recently announced that she would be leaving the show, with rumours suggesting that she may be joining ITV's Dancing On Ice. Along with a change of job, the actress appears to have also embarked on a new relationship with a mystery man, following her split from fellow EastEnders star Max Bowden a few months ago.

This Morning has been nominated for best daytime show at the National Television Awards 2023 despite the furore over the Phillip Schofield affair. Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU in May after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a younger male colleague on the show.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Lorraine Stanley, who plays Karen Taylor in EastEnders has been enjoying a holiday with her fiancé, Mark Perez, after filming her last scenes on the soap.The pair , who got engaged in July after being together for nine years, enjoyed a camping getaway to the seaside town of Swanage in Dorset over the weekend. Lorraine, 47, shared a sweet snap of herself and Mark at their campsite, as she jokingly wrote: "Camp skanks".The actress could be seen wearing a simple black t-shirt with sunglasses and a cap, whilst Mark pouted at the camera in a denim shirt.

TV legend Steve Jones is set to be the latest star to be joining the This Morning presenting team, with ITV bosses reportedly “delighted” about the new signing. The Welsh presenter, who first shot to fame on Channel 4’s T4 alongside Miquita Oliver, is the latest showbiz name to be joining the ITV team, with Steve set to present alongside co-host Josie Gibson on Wednesdays.

Strictly Come Dancing's 13th contestant has been revealed as former EastEnders star Nigel Harman. The news was announced on Thursday morning non ITV's Lorraine show by Christine Lampard.

Phillip Schofield has broken his cover following the This Morning scandal to join his old pal and co-star Vanessa Feltz for a catch-up dinner.The former host stepped down from his position on the daytime TV show alongside his ex-best friend and co-host Holly Willoughby earlier this year. Soon afterwards, the presenter admitted to having an "unwise but not illegal" relationship with a much younger colleague. After some considerable time away from the spotlight for Phillip, he and Vanessa, who are both 61, were spotted laughing and smiling as they emerged from a restaurant in West London called Little Bird on Monday night (August 7).

Emmerdale star Rosie Bentham has jetted off to sunnier climes just as her sudden exit from the ITV soap was aired. The actress has played Gabby Thomas since 2016, however, the character has actually been in the Dales for 22 years having been born on the show in 2001 to parents Ashley Thomas and Bernice Blackstock.

One week on since revealing that she would be leaving EastEnders, Walford icon Shona McGarty has opened up about the reason to wave goodbye to the soap after 15 years on our screens.The 31 year told star, who is best known for playing Whitney Dean, was revealed to have quit last week, in a move that left fans of the actress devastated at the loss of such a popular character. Keen to explain the reason behind the move, Shona sat down with Inside Soap to share her thoughts on her departure, but not before admitting that it hasn’t been an “easy” decision to leave behind so many of her friends and colleagues on the show.

Shona McGarty has shared her hope that her beloved character Whitney Dean will have a happy ending when she exits EastEnders.

In Hollywood hair transformation news, long-time redhead Emma Stone is showing off a very different look on Instagram.The La La Land actress, who has also appeared in huge hits like Spiderman and Cruella, is pictured as a blonde on her hairstylist Mara Roszak's grid. We've also been treated to more intel on the makeover in the caption.

Legendary EastEnders character Nigel Bates was always one of Albert Square's fan-favourite stars, particularly during the 90s when actor Paul Bradley first joined the show. But now, 25 years following his unexpected exit from the long-standing London soap, new pictures of Paul show the actor appearing entirely different from the bumbling buffoon we all knew and loved.

In a year which has already seen us bid goodbye to a wealth of fan favourites, including Lola Pearce and Finlay Baker, it appears the EastEnders cast changes are going to keep on coming with a whole host of much-loved stars also bidding Walford goodbye this year. So far, we know one mystery star is due to depart at Christmas as part of an explosive whodunnit mystery that has been teased all year long, but before that fans will have to bid a fond farewell to numerous other staples of the BBC soap.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag It's been a difficult few months for stand-in television presenter Josie Gibson – as well as her fellow cast and crew at This Morning – following colleague Phillip Schofield's controversial dismissal and Holly Willoughby decision to step back for the summer. And today saw the Bristolean fan-favourite host Josie, who fronted the show alongside Irish TV star Craig Doyle, subjected to further criticism – this time, from a guest.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders star Tony Discipline has opened up on his life since leaving the iconic soap - and his two very different jobs. The actor, 34, shot to fame playing Tyler Moon on Albert Square where his character found himself at the centre of a love triangle with Shona McGarty ’s Whitney Dean, who recently called it quits on the show, and a tense and near fatal seizure after a boxing match. After two years, the actor left the show and this month marks a decade since his departure.Tony is in an entirely new career now though, juggling work as a firefighter and a barman.

Eastenders producers went all out this year with dramatic storylines in the soap.

Stephen Mulhern is reportedly set to replace Phillip Schofield as host of Dancing on Ice alongside Holly Willoughby.

Vanessa Feltz has opened up about suddenly losing two stone in weight - and has explained the reason why she believes it's come about. Vanessa recently split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu and said she had been "too heartbroken to eat anything".