EastEnders’ Lorraine Stanley reveals glam new look after trip to stylist

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.

EastEnders fans were left devastated on Wednesday's episode as two characters left Albert Square after evil Janine Butcher set up Linda Carter to social services. Only recently, Janine blackmailed Jada Lennox as she demanded she plant empty bottles of alcohol and call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again. However, Jada had a change of heart as she refused to go along with the scheme and even accused Janine of being "jealous" due to Linda's bond with her ex Mick Carter, who is dating Janine.

EastEnders looks set for explosive scenes as new spoiler photos show a dramatic showdown between Linda Carter and Janine Butcher after the latter set her up with social services. Only recently, Janine blackmailed Jada Lennox as she demanded she plant empty bottles of alcohol and call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again.

Jacqueline Jossa has had quite the summer with plenty of sunsoaked breaks.The former EastEnders actress, 29, has been holidaying in Disneyland and Butlins with her family over the past few months. And ahead of the school year starting and her youngest daughter Mia, four, starting primary school, the family headed off to Marbella and joining Jacqueline was husband Dan Osborne, their daughters Ella and Mia, and his son Teddy who he shares with ex Megan Tomlin. As the family prepared to head home and back to work and school Jacqueline took some time to reflect upon the trip and how it helped her find the “key to her happiness”.

In big hair transformation news of the week, former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton has just chopped inches off the length of her hair – and as you might imagine, the results are pretty spectacular.The 33 year old, who gave birth to her baby girl Aura last August, took to Instagram to share the results of the transformation which sees her swap her long lengths for a blunt lob (long bob) and eyelash-skimming curtain bangs. Naturally, fans are loving her new look, but what they’re loving even more is Louisa’s description of the haircut. “I call this the ‘Don’t F with me, I made a whole human being’ chop,” she writes in the video’s caption.

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.

Sid Owen is returning to Albert Square as EastEnders favourite Ricky Butcher after 10 years away from the soap.The actor, 50, said he is “delighted” to be reprising his role as Walford’s hapless mechanic after previously starring in the BBC series from 1988 until 2000, returning sporadically until 2012. Sid's character was involved in a number of high-profile storylines, perhaps most famously with his on-screen spouse Bianca Jackson played by Patsy Palmer.Their relationship was a hit with fans and their on-screen wedding drew an audience of more than 22 million.Talking about his return to the show, Sid said: “I’m delighted to back at EastEnders.

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.

Ashvin Luximon has died at the young age of 38 after a suffering an aneurysm, his family has confirmed.The EastEnders star, who is best known for playing the character Asif Mailk in the soap, has been honoured by his family, who set up a tribute site where people can donate to the NSPCC or Andy's Man Club. "This site is a tribute to Ash, who passed on the 23rd July 2022 due to a aneurysm," they wrote.

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.

EastEnders is set to air a special flashback episode in September, which will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time. The one-off episode will transport viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells attempt to navigate through economic turmoil in Britain.

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh is set to get married to EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith after he proposed to her in Ibiza.Toby, 31, who plays the role of Gray Atkins, took to Instagram to announce the news. Sharing a snap of the pair smiling to the camera as Amy, 34, showcased her diamond ring, Toby wrote in the caption: "So this happened." Amy also took to her Instagram page to share three snaps of their Ibiza trip with the caption: "Before During. After." In the first photo, the couple can be seen smiling over a table at Aiyanna Ibiza, while the second showcased the restaurant interior.The final picture then revealed an excited Amy posing with her engagement ring as Toby smiled at the camera.

Emmerdale favourite Lisa Riley has shared the poignant reason she and her fiancé Al, won’t ever make it down the aisle. Unlike her soap alter ego Mandy Dingle, Lisa, 46, has sworn off any big white dress and fancy ceremony following the loss of both her own mother and her future mother-in-law to cancer.

After recently announcing her departure from EastEnders, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a secret from behind-the-scenes at the BBC One soap. Revealing an insight into the show, the Strictly Come Dancing champion exclusively told OK! how the washing machines in the programme’s famous laundrette aren’t real. She told us: “You know the washing machines in the laundrette? Well, they have a man behind them who winds them up to make them look like they’re real washing machines.

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.

Spice Girl Emma Bunton shocked her fans as she shared a clip of herself on EastEnders 30 years ago. Before she hit global fame as part of the Spice Girls, Emma had a stint on Albert Square when she was just 16.The 46 year old star delighted her fans as she shared a clip of herself on the soap, when she played a mugger attempting to rob pensioner Jules.

Samantha Womack is back home after confirming she's had breast cancer surgery and is now being looked after by her Coronation Street actor boyfriend, Oliver Farnworth, 40. The actress has undergone an operation, just days after announcing her diagnosis and taking to Instagram on Thursday (August 18), Samantha, 49, shared a photo of her delicious healthy dinner – a bowl of homemade soup – and wrote: "Recuperating after breast cancer op. "My love makes me turmeric and ginger in the morning and homemade butternut squash soup in the evening…….