EastEnders' Joe Wicks hunk Paul Nicholls looks very different 25 years from soap exit

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello‘s breakup is something that not many people were expecting, but if you’re one of their dedicated fans, you may have seen it coming.

EastEnders star Rita Simons is set to make an iconic comeback to the small screen but this time she will take a leap across to another soap favourite - Hollyoaks.

The widow of Dame Barbara Windsor has confirmed that he's found love with another actress three years of the EastEnders star's death. Scott Mitchell is said to have gone official with Tanya Franks, who also starred in the BBC One soap, on holiday this month in Greece.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Things are heating up on Love Island after two shock dumpings left viewers floored and two new bombshells are set to enter the villa. One of the new arrivals hoping to turn heads is model Ella Barnes, who will strut her stuff in Thursday night's episode. But before her TV debut, the blonde beauty looked completely different.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassandra "Cassie" Plummer in the ITV soap, has revealed when her character will be returning to the small screen alongside estranged mother Evelyn Plummer as fans had been wondering if they would come back.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Emmerdale's Charles Anderson star Kevin Mathurin has bid an emotional farewell to his "beautiful" co-star Karene Peter. Viewers will recall that Karene's character, Naomi Walters, made a sudden exit from the ITV soap last week as she headed off to Ibiza for a new life.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Kevin, who has played Charles since 2020, paid an emotional tribute. He posted a collection of snaps of him with Karene, as well as co-stars Rebecca Sarker, who plays Manpreet Sharma, and Emile John, who plays Ethan Anderson.

Ever since Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) was revealed to be hiding away in France under witness protection program, fans are eagerly waiting for her return to EastEnders. Cindy left Walford in 1998 after she attempted to have her husband, Ian Beale (played by Adam Woodyatt) murdered in order to gain custody of their children. But in November of that year, Ian was told that Cindy had died behind bars giving birth to Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene).

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has returned to the hit ITV soap albeit in a slightly different role.The actor, 63, is best known for playing villain Paul Ashdale with the character killed off in 2021 and he has since been working as a on-off director behind-the-scenes. Reece has been working on the most recent storyline involving Dan Spencer, played by Liam Fox, as the ITV soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. Speaking to Digital Spy recently, Dan star Liam, 53, praised Reece's "passionate" directing.

Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne has become a 'favourite' to appear on a hit BBC show after his soap exit was confirmed. The actor is famed for playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles on-and-off for 23 years.

One former EastEnders star has landed a huge role nine months after leaving the soap. Jaz Singh Deol, 34, who played the popular character Kheerat Panesar left the BBC soap in dramatic fashion last year. Fans of the programme were devastated when Kheerat left the square without any warning in October.

EastEnders actor Nigel Harman, who played the tragic Dennis Rickman up until 2006, is reportedly joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing series. With the ballroom competition's launch show traditionally airing towards the end of summer, it's right about this time of year that the rumour mill starts making a noise. A source has now told The Mail on Sunday: "Nigel is the perfect middle-aged hunk.

Big Brother series two star Joshua Rafter looks completely different 22 years on from his time as a housemate on the Channel 4 reality show. Joshua took part in the hit reality show in 2001 and was the first housemate ever to have been brought into the series via the Diary Room in what was a new twist for the show at the time. But despite lasting until day 50 in the house and coming sixth, he decided to turn his back on fame once he was evicted.

EastEnders actor John Altman looked very different from his iconic Nasty Nick days as he stepped out for the Henley Royal Regatta. The 71 year old, who played the villainous son of Dot Cotton on the BBC One soap from 1985 to 2015, showed off a long, gelled-back hairstyle at the famous rowing event - which is being staged in the town of Henley-on-Thames all this week. And John looked worlds away from Walford as he sported a baby blue suit with a white and blue floral shirt and brown shoes.

, FX's acclaimed dramedy about a fine-dining chef who takes over his late brother's failing Chicago sandwich shop, has returned with a stellar — and even more delicious — season 2. Adding to all the excitement and drama in the new episodes are a number of previously unannounced guest stars, from Jamie Lee Curtis to John Mulaney to Oliva Colman, who all make unexpected — but very notable — appearances throughout. Created by Christopher Storer, stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, the put-upon chef who returned home in the wake of his brother, Michael's (Jon Bernthal), suicide.

EastEnders' Peter Beale has made a triumphant return to Albert Square much to the delight of fans.The character has been played by seven different actors over the years with the familiar face of Thomas Law stepping back into his shoes.The character of Peter Beale first arrived on the BBC soap in 1993 alongside his twin sister, Lucy Beale. He is the eldest son of the longest-serving character, Ian Beale and the notable Cindy Beale. Since the 90s a medley of actors have played the role of Peter who has been caught up in a number of huge storylines including his twin's Who Killed Lucy saga in 2014.

EastEnders' legend Michael French, who played the iconic character David Wicks, looked unrecognisable as he was spotted out for the first time in years, taking his dog for a walk. Michael's colourful character David Wicks first entered our screens in 1993, as the son of Pete Beale and Pat Butcher. Wicks made a bombshell appearance on the show when he turned up to Albert Square for his dad's funeral, after having lost touch with his family.

If EastEnders fans thought the Knight family drama might die down this week, they should brace themselves for further scenes as the fall out continues. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returned last week after 25 years away and being thought to have died in childbirth in prison in one of the biggest plot twists the BBC soap has aired.

EastEnders fans are calling for former cast favourite Jacqueline Jossa to make a full-time return to the soap after a surprise cameo delighted viewers. It has been a week of shocks and surprises in the BBC soap as Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) made a comeback after 25 years, having previously been said to have died in childbirth in prison.