EastEnders' Jay star Jamie Borthwick cuddles baby niece as co-stars gush over adorable snap

EastEnders favourite James Farrar has admitted that the hard-hitting storylines he faces on the show can take a toll on him. The soap star, who plays Zack Hudson, has tackled difficult subject matters such as HIV and stillbirth on the soap in recent months. He told the Daily Star: "Sometimes it gets on top of you when you're doing 13-hour days.

Keith Jefferson, an actor who appeared in a handful of Quentin Tarantino films like “Django Unchained”, “The Hateful Eight” and “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood”, has died. He was 53. The official cause of death is not known, but Jefferson shared back in August he was battling cancer. Ja

Strictly pro Neil Jones and Love Island star Chyna Mills have welcomed their first baby.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has gushed over her departing co-star Todd Boyce as she teases her character's involvement in Stephen Reid's exit. It has been revealed that the broke businessman-turned-serial killer's murderous secret will be revealed next week before he leaves the cobbles.

After losing his on-screen wife just four months ago, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is diving head-first into another hard-hitting storyline. Lola’s death sparked a lot of hurt around Albert Square but none could compare to the pain that Jay Brown felt after losing his new wife. In recent scenes, Jay has turned to Lola’s lookalike, Nadine (Jazzy Phoenix), for comfort.

EastEnders star Shana Swash, who played Demi Miller on the BBC soap between 2004 and 2006, looks worlds away from her troubled teen character, 17 years later.The 32 year old actress, who is the younger sister of Joe Swash and also played his character Mickey Miller's on-screen Walford sister, announced she was pregnant with her first child in the summer. Shana is in a relationship with her partner Nick Jones, and Joe, who is reportedly gearing up to return for a one-off EastEnders special this year, shared his support as the duo prepare to welcome a new addition to their family.

Colin Salmon made his debut as George Knight on EastEnders earlier this year, with his wife being part of the reason to join the BBC soap.The actor, 61 who hails from London, arrived on Albert Square as the new Queen Vic owner in June this year, alongside his two daughters Gina (Francesca Henry) and Anna (Molly Rainford). Before EastEnders, he was best known for his roles in the James Bond franchise and Doctor Who. Off screen, the soap star is a doting father and husband to his wife, Fiona Hawthorne who is an artist and illustrator.The couple tied the knot in 1988 and share four children together, Sasha, Rudi, Eden and Ben.

Fans have said they are 'sobbing' as JLS star Aston Merrygold revealed he's expecting his third child with his wife Sarah. The couple, who have been together 11 years and tied the knot last year, revealed the wonderful news on Friday morning (September 29) by sharing an adorable video on social media.

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has cheekily called out Ben Shephard after gushing over a 'rival' ITV star. The pair were back fronting the ITV news programme on Friday (September 29) after Ben originally returned to the helm on Thursday (September 28) after spending the first half of his week on This Morning.

EastEnders fans will remember the face of bad boy Dean Wicks, played by Matt Di Angelo, who was caught up in some brutal storylines during his time on the BBC soap. Matt, 36 has secured a string of TV roles over the years including regular roles in Hustle and Ordinary Lies, but his time as Dean on EastEnders is by far his most memorable. He first arrived on Albert Square in 2006 before he had a shock exit two years later, but in 2014 made a triumphant return.

Jamie Lynn Spears is getting a bad reaction from her sister’s fans.

EastEnders actor William Ellis, who plays stalker Theo Hawthorne on the soap, has been subject to name calling in public, as his character continues to torment Stacey Slater.Theo has been stalking Stacey for months after he found her on an adult subscription website.The truth came out, meaning Stacey cut all contact with him, but he has since moved next door to her.Things are set to step up this week, as Theo continues to make Stacey's life a misery. It appears that Theo has been angering the viewers at home, as when William is out and about, he is facing abuse, with one group of lads branding him a "nonce." In an interview with The Sun, the 43 year old recalled the "sometimes quite harsh" reaction that he gets when he is in public.The actor told them: "I was on a flight to Ibiza six weeks ago when the storyline kicked in as Theo might be grooming Lillia (actress Lillia Turner, aka Lily Slater,) and I was flying on my own." Before adding: "In very good humour, I was called a 'nonce' by various stag parties and hen parties behind me." Despite their opinions, William took the exchange as a "real bonus" he said.

EastEnders star Sharon Watts Letitia Dean has spoken out on life since she embarked on a healthier lifestyle, which saw her go from 10st 4lbs to 8st 3lbs. The 55 year old actress has been eating much healthier foods and exercising, replacing junk food with better options such as "gilled skinless chicken" and "lots of greens".The star revealed she has "so much more energy" since removing the "faddy diets" from her life, and has been oozing a newfound confidence in herself ever since, particularly at this year's NTAs.The star looked stunning in a white jumpsuit as she sashayed down the red carpet with her soapstar pals, her signature long blonde locks in a stylish updo.

The Inside Soap Awards 2023 have officially crowned their winners as the ceremony gets underway, and it's an incredible year for EastEnders who have officially won Best Soap. The fan-voted awards show sees viewers having their say, and the most dramatic storylines and performances always cause a stir. But with the return of Albert Square icon Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who was one of the most legendary soap characters ever, it's no surprise that the BBC One serial drama won best overall this year.

Jamie Lee Curtis has once again shared that she would like to star in Netflix‘s live-action One Piece adaptation as Dr. Kureha.Curtis took to Instagram this past weekend to share fan art of herself as Dr. Kureha, pitching herself for the role in the second season of Netflix’s hit series.

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey Parker has spoken for the first time about her boyfriend Sean Boggans as she rebuilds her life following The Wanted star’s tragic death. Kelsey, 33, lost Tom to a brain tumour last year.

Hollyoaks star David Tag, and his long-term partner, beauty therapist Abi Harrison have announced the birth of their second child, a son. The actor, who is most known for playing Sylver McQueen in the soap, was tagged in a series of images on Instagram by Abi, who shared with her followers that the pair were now parents for the second time.

Nick Knowles said his fiancée Katie Dadzie will travel ‘almost anywhere in the world’ to be with him - as the couple shared a racy snap together. The 61 year old DIY SOS star asked the 33-year old businesswoman to marry him after she flew out to see him in New Orleans last month. And appearing on ITV’s Lorraine on Friday, Nick spoke glowingly about his wife-to-be.

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.

BBC EastEnders fans believe there’s more to newcomer Nadine than her striking resemblance to the late Lola Pearce, as they believe they’ve figure out her identity. EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, who plays grieving Jay Brown in the BBC soap, has been meeting with Walford newcomer Nadine over the last few weeks after initially mistaking her for his late wife Lola Pearce, given the uncanny resemblance they bear.