EastEnders' original Martin Fowler star returns to BBC soap 17 years after quitting

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is not only a familiar face on TV but also a devoted family man. Married to television presenter Lara Lewington, the couple share a beautiful daughter, Sapphire Susan Lewis, who has become affectionately known as 'Mini Money Saving Expert.' Lara, who boasts an impressive career of her own, has graced both Channel 5 and ITV1 screens, showcasing her talents as a weather presenter and showbiz correspondent.

EastEnders' legend Diane Parish is best known for her role as Denise Fox, but actually had a challenging part on the soap before her debut as Denise. The actress first appeared as Denise in 2006 and has since become a fan favourite with numerous dramatic storylines. Before Denise, Diane played another character on EastEnders, Lola Christie, in 1998, who was introduced as the girlfriend of Walford resident Mick McFarlane, played by Sylvester Williams.

In the realm of '90s television, Beverly Hills 90210 stands as an iconic show, and among its stellar ensemble cast, Gabrielle Carteris, the actress behind neurotic school newspaper editor Andrea Zuckerman, gained many loyal fans. However, in the 28 years since bidding farewell to the cult TV show, Gabrielle has undergone a remarkable transformation. Still sporting her character’s classic thick-rimmed glasses, Gabrielle now wears her blond hair short with a wispy fringe in contrast to her character’s big dark curls.

Lily Gladstone is opening up about the congratulatory text she received from Leonardo DiCaprio!

Actress Maisie Smith has teased a potential return to Eastenders years after her character was last seen in Albert Square.

A much-loved EastEnders star is making a TV comeback in a viewers' favourite TV show, after 13 years away from the series. Sean Maguire, who famously played Aidan Brosnan on EastEnders in 1993, is set to star in the brand-new series of Death in Paradise when it returns to our screens next month.

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has announced his first show since being fired by the band late last year.Yesterday (January 24), Weinberg took to Instagram to announce that he will be back behind the drum kit with Infectious Grooves, a supergroup consisting of members of Suicidal Tendencies, Faith No More, and Metallica, for the band’s appearance at the Byron Bay, Australia festival, Bluesfest.A post shared by Jay Weinberg (@jayweinberg)“I’m honoured and thrilled to head to Australia with the legendary Infectious Grooves for a special performance at Bluesfest,” wrote Weinberg in the caption, before suggesting that he had other projects yet to be announced: “Stay tuned for more.” The poster depicted in the Instagram post states “Australian Tour ’24”, suggesting that Weinberg may be joining the band for a full-length tour of the country.Infectious Grooves is a funk metal supergroup consisting of vocallist Mike Muir and guitarist Dean Pleasants of Suicidal Tendencies and Rob Trujillo of Metallica. Weinberg will be filling in for original drummer, Brooks Wackerman of Avenged Sevenfold, who will supposedly be unavailable to play the Bluesfest date.

Maisie Smith has opened up about a potential return to EastEnders, three years after her character Tiffany Butcher was last seen in Walford. Speaking to OK!, at the National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals, Maisie revealed that while she has no immediate plans to return to Albert Square, it's always a possibility that she could make her way back at some point. Asked if there are any plans for her return to the popular BBC soap, she said: "Not at the minute, no, but it's one of those places, you just never know.

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson chose a very different career path after turning his back on acting and exiting the ITV soap in 2005. Sean, 58, played Martin Platt in the soap from 1985 until 2005, and was involved in some big storylines including his marriage to Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and becoming dad to David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd).

Fans of BBC soap EastEnders are preparing to say goodbye to a legend. Actress Tameka Empson, who brings Kim Fox to life on screen, is temporarily exiting Albert Square as she embarks on an exciting new adventure. On Monday's edition of The One Show, 22 January, Tameka shared the news of her departure, assuring fans: "Kim's gonna be okay! She's gonna be ok - she's going on a nice cruise with Howie and the children.

James Alexandrou, who played the original Martin Fowler, has revealed he will soon be stepping foot back in Walford 17 years on from his exit as the 38-year-old takes on a new role on EastEnders.

After more than four years away, Patsy Palmer is bracing herself ahead of her return to Albert Square, because playing Bianca Jackson is the toughest job she’s ever had. When she’s not in the UK, Patsy lives in Malibu, California, soaking up year-round sunshine. It’s a far cry from the EastEnders set, where the actress spends long days soaking up puddles, grime and her character’s tears.

Hollyoaks star Amy Maghera has announced the wonderful news that she is expecting her second child. The actress, whose character Neeta Kaur was killed off from the Cheshire-based soap on-screen seven years ago, shared the special announcement on her Instagram page. What's more, she revealed the news only 18 months after welcoming her first baby daughter, Aurora Safari Taub, whom she shares with her husband Ethan Taub.

The Great British Bakeoff star Ruby Bhogal has revealed that she is engaged to boyfriend James Stewart, a BBC presenter. Ruby, 35, took to Instagram to share the happy news, three weeks after James actually proposed, during a trip to New York.

Fans are devastated after Strictly Star Jamie Laing announced he will quit his much-loved podcast show.The reality TV star, who rose to fame on Made In Chelsea, has made the decision to stop hosting his Private Parts podcast. Jamie, who reached new heights of fame during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, announced the news to his fans in an Instagram video. In a comment under the emotional video, Jamie said: "Dear Listeners and Esteemed Guests, for the past seven years, 'Private Parts' has been more than just a podcast; it has been a journey filled with laughter, insights, and unforgettable conversations."To our loyal listeners, your support has been the backbone of this adventure.

Meri Brown has a new man in her life!

Actress Natalie Cassidy lost a dramatic four stone while she promoted her popular weight-loss DVD - but she ended up regretting it in the immediate aftermath.

EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy has revealed she is feeling 'very ill' and has had to take time off from filming on the BBC One soap, throwing filming into chaos. She shared on Instagram: "Poorly.The only time I will ever get to watch the South Bank Show Originals.

signed a handful of lucrative deals in 2023 that have seemingly caused the ongoing royal rift to widen.And according to one senior studio exec, the Sussexes now find themselves “walking a financial tightrope” as a result, especially if they are looking to boost their Archewell production company.Slamming the couple’s “alarming lack of original content,” a top Hollywood honcho told the Express, “Until they fully figure out what they want to do — and what they’re actually good at — they could find themselves walking a financial tightrope simply to survive.”Harry and Meghan now have just one project left as part of their lucrative $100 million Netflix deal, signed back in 2020.The five-year deal is up for renewal in 2025.The couple had purchased the screen rights to the popular romantic new release “Meet Me at the Lake,” by Carley Fortune, to turn it into a film for Netflix.They handed over $3.8 million in exchange for the rights, and it’ll be their first non-documentary venture.“What immediately worries me is the alarming lack of any other original content on their roster,” a source told the Express about the upcoming project.“Netflix bought the book they are adapting but the question everyone in Hollywood is asking is: Can they actually pull this off without either of them having any real prior experience?”“This is a make-or-break year for them in every sense.

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has marked eleven years with her partner Alex, two years after being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.The 36 year old antiques expert, who joined the BBC show in 2018, was tragically diagnosed with a grade four brain tumour - known as a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) - one year after the birth of her son.Theo celebrated eleven years with Alex as she shared a black-and-white photo of the pair to her Instagram. She penned the caption: "The last week has been quite a big one - my partner, Alex, had his birthday and we celebrated 11 years together.