EastEnders newcomer's clash with former Walford icon uncovered

The hit Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys is coming back for a second season, and now the book the show is based on is getting a sequel too, telling the next chapter of Jackie’s story.

In an emotional reveal, Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced her departure from her iconic role as Gail Platt after an incredible 50 years on the show. Since her first appearance in 1974, Helen's character has been at the heart of some of the most unforgettable storylines on the cobbles.The 73 year old actress shared that she feels it's the "perfect time" to say farewell following a remarkable half-century in Weatherfield.

A former Royal Air Force pilot running the length of the country for charity in a gruelling 35-day challenge has reached a Highland city.

Elinor Lawless is no stranger to medical dramas. The star from Draperstown in County Derry joined the cast of long-standing BBC One show, Casualty, as Dr Stevie Nash back in 2021 – a consultant with a dark past who's out for revenge against her new colleagues. Elinor's arrival on Casualty came at a significant time, as the beloved medical drama marked its 35th anniversary.

EastEnders' brand new £87million set has been hit by a rather unexpected drama a rat invasion.The BBC had to dial up pest control pronto when the pesky rodents were seen scurrying around the soap's prop store, nibbling on props and setting up camp in Albert Square. The Sun got the scoop with a report claiming: "Attended site for call-out due to reported rat activity in the EastEnders prop store mezzanine floor." It went on to detail: "A thorough visual inspection was carried out showing chewed products/ nesting material." An insider spilled the beans to the tabloid, saying: "'EastEnders' has always tried to represent London and that's become a little too true with an outbreak of rats." They dished out more dirt: "No one wants to see rodents at work and they have been causing a headache by chewing props and leaving droppings everywhere." But fear not, fans of Walford's favourite pub the Queen Vic remains untouched by the rodent ruckus.The source quipped: "Thankfully none have made it into the Queen Vic - yet." Despite the furry fiasco, the BBC soap has downplayed the situation, denying any major "infestation" but confirming that "specialists" have occasionally been summoned to tackle these uninvited guests.

EastEnders fans are convinced Linda Carter is going is going up end up with newcomer Teddy Mitchell. Her beloved husband Mick Carter disappeared at sea and was last seen on back in 2022 and she's been struggling to cope since killing Keanu Taylor last Christmas. Romance for the mum-of-five has been off the cards since losing her soul mate Mick, but is her luck about to change? Teddy Mitchell made his Walford debut this week with his two sons Harry and Barney as they went in search of Stevie Mitchell.Ted soon confirmed he is Stevie secret son as they explore who else their related to in the Square.

Teddy Mitchell's arrival in EastEnders on Wednesday's episode (June 26) had fans doing a double-take, with many quick to draw parallels between him and the iconic Grant Mitchell.The drama in Walford escalated as Stevie Mitchell was left languishing in hospital after his grandson Will knocked him down during a heated squabble about Lola's pilfered charity funds. Phil Mitchell found himself in the thick of it when Will confessed to pushing Stevie. Will also revealed he was being blackmailed by a schoolmate named Kyle.

Scarlett Johansson has opened up about her disagreement with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI after they allegedly used a voice similar to hers for a new ChatGPT system.Back in May, the actor claimed that when she heard the system’s new voice option, named ‘Sky’, she and her friends and family noticed a similarity between their voices. As a result, she complained to OpenAI, and the voice option was removed.Now, speaking at the release of her new film Fly Me To The Moon, the Black Widow star addressed her clash with the company, and the need for legislation in AI to protect people.“We’re all waiting and supporting the passing of legislation to protect everybody’s individual rights,” she said (via Sky News).

EastEnders' Sharon Watts has a new love interest - and it's another Mitchell brother. The iconic character has had numerous romances since her first appearance on the BBC One soap in 1985. Recently, she was left heartbroken after the death of her fiance Keanu Taylor, who was killed by Linda Carter after he tried to strangle Sharon upon discovering that her son, Albie, wasn't his.

EastEnders actress Jill Halfpenny has bravely shared her private struggle with alcoholism.The 48 year old star, who played Kate Mitchell on the BBC soap, has been living a life of sobriety for over ten years, but she's now revealing the challenges she faced with alcohol in the past, particularly as she grappled with the grief of losing her father at the tender age of four. In her heartfelt new memoir A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss, Jill reflects: "I began to see that I became a different person when I drank and I didn't always like who I became." She candidly admits: "For a long time, alcohol had helped me escape, to stop thinking.

2NE1 will meet up with Yang Hyun-suk, the head of their former agency YG Entertainment, amid reunion rumours.Earlier today (June 25), South Korean news outlet OSEN reported that all four members of 2NE1 have set up plans to meet with YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk. It comes shortly after previous reports that member CL had dinner with Yang prior to the group’s 15th anniversary in May.In response to today’s report, YG Entertainment has confirmed that 2NE1 “are scheduled to meet” with the K-pop agency’s founder.

It might be nearly 25 years later, but luckily for Ice Cube, there’s always another Friday around the corner.

compiled a report on the world’s most badly behaved celebrities. To come up with the naughty list, the UK gaming company used stats from Google searches.

Monday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”“I saw an interesting sign over here,” Consuelos, 53, pointed out to his co-host and wife.“We have talked about this in the past,” Ripa, 53, told the live audience during the show. “Mark and I had a baby on ‘All My Children,’ baby Enzo. And we’ve often wondered, ‘Whatever happened to baby Enzo? Where is baby Enzo?’ And baby Enzo is in our audience today.”The couple first met in the 1990s while starring in the long-running soap opera series.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s search for a new comms chief is over with the media giant expected to name Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary for former president Barack Obama, to the job, Deadline has learned.

Jerry Seinfeld was seen responding to a pro-Palestine heckler at his latest comedy show on June 17.The comedian was appearing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, when his show was interrupted by an attendee who was giving a message in defense of Palestine.A video shared by the Australian Jewish Association shows the heckler shouting (via Variety): “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”As the heckler was being removed from the building, the Seinfeld creator used sarcasm to criticise him, saying to the audience: “We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. He solved the Middle East!”Seinfeld, whose remarks were met with cheers from the audience, continued: “It’s the Jewish comedians, that’s who we have to get! They’re the ones doing everything.”Jerry Seinfeld demolishes anti-Jewish heckler.

EastEnders actress Bonnie Langford is back on our screens in Doctor Who – a role she first played four decades ago.The star says she's happy to be back, but went through a sad phase in her life when she separated from her husband in 2015.The 59 year old national treasure parted ways with actor Paul Grunert in 2015 after they "fell out of love" following two decades of marriage.The pair, who share a daughter, tied the knot in 1995 in Mauritius, reports the Express. In April 2015, Bonnie, who also played Carmel Kazemi in EastEnders, cited "unreasonable behaviour" in documents submitted at a court in London's Holborn.

Love Island's latest bombshell, Tiffany Leighton, is set to enter the villa tonight and she's promised to "bring some spice" to this year's show.The 25 year old HR coordinator from Hertfordshire, who describes herself as "ditzy, bubbly and funny," was teased along with two other bombshells at the end of Thursday's episode and is set to turn heads. In a preview clip, she declared: "I am finally done with living my best single life and ready to find the man of my dreams. "I will bring some spice, spontaneity and bring my best flirting game.

EastEnders fans were in for a treat on Thursday night as the drama unfolds around Keanu Taylor's funeral. In the episode, Sharon Watts is taken aback when she spots Karen Taylor at The Vic ahead of Keanu's funeral.

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