EastEnders in crisis as Brian Conley 'quits' show after 'bitter' spat with bosses

Jacqueline Jossa is set to make an explosive return to EastEnders, five years after quitting the soap.The 30 year old actress will reprise her role full time as Lauren Branning. She first took on the role in 2010 before going on to leave in 2018. The show favourite made a brief return to Albert Square last December for soap legend Dot Cotton’s funeral, as well as an unannounced guest appearance in June.

An ITV news presenter has revealed that she is quitting her role at the broadcaster after being on our screens for 10 years. Kylie Pentelow, who presents the Weekend News, started the ITV chapter of her career at West Country after working as a news reporter on the morning television programme Daybreak over the pond in New York and earlier working at BBC Nottingham. The 44 year old has presented alongside Ian Axton, Jonty Messer and Sabet Choudhury, and has hosted numerous other projects for ITV, including working with This Morning’s former doctor, Dr Ranj, on his programme, On Call.

Emmerdale actress Rebecca Sarker has shown off her toned abs as she soaked up some sunshine after a gruelling workout.The actress is best known for playing resident GP Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap, but away from her role on screen, she often shares her workouts on social media with her followers.Taking to her Instagram story on Wednesday, 27 September, Rebecca shared a selfie of her lying in the garden, making the most of the sunshine in a black gym bra and a pair of sunglasses. She had just finished a workout and relaxed on a sun lounger next to a set of football goals in her garden.

David Walliams is reportedly suing bosses at Britain's Got Talent and seeking "significant damages" after he was allegedly forced to resign from the ITV talent show in November 2022. The actor, TV star and children's books author was a fixture on BGT for more than a decade, having joined the judging panel in 2012. David, 52, was axed from the series over X-rated comments he made about a contestant on the show.

Shona McGarty has debuted her new man a year after splitting from her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden.The Whitney Dean actress has posted about her mystery boyfriend for a while, but fans have now finally been treated to a good look at him.Taking to her Instagram Stories, Shona shared a black and white picture of the pair smiling and captioned the sweet snap: "Wedding time. My whole world @davidirishband.” David Bracken is an Irish musician who is one-half of guitar duo Blessed. The band have over 18k followers on Instagram and play gigs all over their home country.

Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.

Married at First Sight star Ella Morgan, 29, has spoken out about the emotional toll the hit show has taken on her and hubby Nathanial Valentino. Speaking to OK! Ella confessed: “I went into this thinking it's going to be a walk in the park. Boy, was I wrong.

Louise Redknapp certainly had something to smile about as she was seen looking stunning at a London event, days after going public with her new romance.The 48 year old mum of two recently stepped out with her new beau Drew Michael, 39, which is the first time she's openly dated someone since her split with former footballer Jamie Redknapp six years ago. Louise was seen without Drew by her side as she attended the reopening of Space NK's Duke of York store on September 20 in London. She looked sensational in a pair of black trousers, a white baggy T-shirt and an oversized leather jacket and heels.

Rylan Clark has left fans stunned as he has returned to a new role after stepping down from Strictly: It Takes Two earlier this year so he could pursue new projects and support his mum.

As the autumn weather begins to set in here in the UK, EastEnders star Danny Walters has escaped the doom and gloom to enjoy a sun soaked getaway in Greece. Joined by his girlfriend, former Shipmates star Maddi Faircloth, the loved up couple waved goodbye to torrential downpours and chilly temperatures to soak in the sights and sounds of the Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa in Rhodes.Taking to social media to document their holiday, the couple delighted fans with an inside look at everything they had seen during the trip, which included everything from mouth-watering meals to dreamy cloudless skies! The journey first kicked off at the airport with a flight to the Mediterranean nation, before Danny and Maddi were personally collected by a driver to take them to the luxury resort.

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova has hinted at the reason she has missed out on a celebrity partner for this year's new series. The professional dancer admitted she is 'very disappointed' not to be appearing on the BBC One reality show after being a regular since 2017.

EastEnders fans have demanded that the iconic character of Thomas "Rocky" Cotton should be recast rather than killed off after actor Brian Conley quits the soap. Brian, 62 who arrived in Walford over two years ago confirmed he would be leaving the hit BBC soap earlier this week and is said to have quit after he was unable to appear in various pantomime roles next year.

Junior Andre has said that he will "100%" do a reality show in the future but he wants to become an established star first as his first single hits number one in the charts.The 18 year old who is the son of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here legends Peter Andre and Katie Price has spoken out about following in his parent's footsteps in the future in a new interview. Speaking in The Sun's The Biz, Junior said: "I would 100% in the future, do reality shows if it was right for me." He went on to explain that he feels like he needs to work hard before that happens, so he is known in his own right when appearing on the shows. Junior explained: "I don't want people to say, 'He's not even anyone yet.' "Not that it matters, but if I'm a proper established artist, then I would not be opposed to it.

EastEnders star Brian Conley is said to have quit the hit BBC soap after he was unable to appear in various pantomime roles next year. Reports in The Sun say the actor had to choose choose between his pantomime appearances and the TV soap.

Jack Fincham has pulled out of Love Island Games to appear on Celebrity Ex On The Beach instead, according to reports. It comes after the 32 year old reality star, who won Love Island 2018 with then-girlfriend Dani Dyer, was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and using false plates on his car last month. It was said he was stopped by police on the A2 near his home in Swanley, Kent, and also held on suspicion of careless driving and driving without insurance.

The father, uncle and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif have been charged with her murder.

Brian Austin Green was recently unmasked on the “The Masked Singer Australia” and during interviews for the show he offered an update on his “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Shannen Doherty’s battle with stage 4 breast cancer.

Soap bosses have confirmed that Brian Conley is set to depart Eastenders after a three year stint on the show. The star, 62, joined the show as Thomas “Rocky” Cotton, a con-man trying to scam Sonia Fowler into believing that he is her long lost father, in May 2021. Brian’s character is still in the midst of drama when his departure was announced this week, leaving viewers stunned, and stoking rumours of a behind the scenes feud.

Brian Conley has confirmed he is to leave BBC soap EastEnders.The actor, who plays Thomas “Rocky” Cotton on the popular show, said it had been a “tough decision” but denied reports that he had a “clash” with BBC bosses in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday.The 62-year-old said: “You may have heard reports that I’m leaving EastEnders and it was a tough decision, but it is true, I am going. “I made it for many reasons that decision and it’s tough because they’re such a wonderful crowd in front of the cameras and behind the cameras and I have loved my three years there.

EastEnders star Brian Conley has planned a "farewell tour" following the shock news that he is quitting his role as Rocky Cotton in the soap.The 62 year old actor is about to head off on his latest tour, which is called The 3rd Farewell Tour… To Date, and will see fans treated to an evening of comedy, music and entertainment. Brian has appeared in several musicals over the years, and this time he will kick off on 24 September in Peterborough.The show synopsis says: "Brian Conley is back on the road with a brand new tour.