EastEnders' Rocky Cotton soap exit 'sealed' as he lies to wife Kathy Beale

EastEnders icon Gillian Taylforth has reportedly "found love" again with her "new boyfriend" Philip Oag. The soap icon, who has played Kathy Beale on and off for nearly 40 years and appeared in the very first episode of the BBC hit, was spotted enjoying a stroll with her beau on a sunny day in Hertfordshire. The 68 year old star's romance comes four years after she split from her former fiancé Dave Fairbairn.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has officially been able to confirm she is leaving the show after 25 years. It has been rumoured for a while that the actress, known for playing Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap, will be saying farewell to the fictional Yorkshire village this year.

As the exciting EastEnders Christmas whodunnit plot inches ever closer to it’s exciting conclusion in two months time, fans at home are convinced they have spotted a number of key clues that could reveal the identity of which character will be killed on Christmas Day. So far, several poor souls have been suggested, with Keanu Taylor and Theo Hawthorne among two popular fan theories.

It seems the EastEnders writing team are indulging in a hefty dose of nostalgia - with the tease of yet another show veteran returning to the BBC soap. It comes after the successful return of Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who teases the arrival of the mystery ex-EastEnder in next week's show. After being presumed dead and living under the alias Rose in Spain and France Cindy is now trying to establish a business in Walford.

EastEnders spoilers have revealed that Rocky Cotton’s attempts to bring the Beale family back together backfire tonight. Since the return of Ian and Cindy Beale, Kathy and Rocky Cotton have been living with Sonia Fowler after Ian kicked them out of his house, and it is becoming clear that the newlyweds hate their living arrangements.The pair are supposed to be saving to move out, but Rocky is also saving to pay Kathy back after she paid off his ex-wife, Jo.

After millions of viewers tuned in to watch Coronation Street villain Stephen Reid finally receive his just desserts at the end of this year’s Super Soap Week, a grisly end at the hands of Peter Barlow seemed to be exactly what the serial killer deserved. However, while Stephen’s death came as no surprise to many viewers, it did set in motion a chain of events that have seemingly sealed cobbles favourite Peter Barlow’s exit from the show.

Although his evil character Stephen Reid caused havoc on the cobbled streets, Coronation Street fans were sad to see actor Todd Boyce leave their screens. However, the star has now revealed he won't be leaving the world of acting any time soon and is set to take to the stage this Christmas time.

Coronation Street fans were left in a state of dismay during the latest trip to Weatherfield as it was revealed that Peter Barlow was the reason for Stephen Reid's shocking permanent exit. Fans have been speculating as to how the serial killer would leave.

A Coronation Street double exit looks to be on the cards as killer Stephen Reid will do anything he can to make sure he doesn’t get arrested for his crimes. As part of super soap week, viewers at home have watched some gripping scenes as the residents of Weatherfield have come to the realisation that they have a killer in their midst.

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Coronation Street star Lisa George has shared how she has been 'cut' from the show's upcoming Super Soap Week scenes after falling ill. The actress is known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap and we have no doubt that she'd have something to say about Stephen Reid being exposed as a serial killer.

A legacy of terror - Coronation Street Last week was a tough one for the residents as Stephen’s crimes finally came to light.The dust is far from settled on the scandal either, with the police sniffing around for more evidence of his activities. Carla, meanwhile, faces the daunting task of trying to keep Underworld afloat. She announces she’s off to Spain to secure a new deal, but her staff remain worried about their jobs.

Emmerdale fans think they've sussed out one beloved character who will be leaving the soap after claiming there is 'nothing left for her' in the soap.

EastEnders legend Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell on the BBC One soap, is barely recognisable with hair.The now-64 year old star's bald shaven head has become almost synonymous with the character of Phil himself, as the resident hard man on Albert Square. Over the course of the entire time Phil was in Walford, from Steve's first episode in 1990, the character didn't have a full head of hair. When he first arrived, as one half of the dynamic Mitchell brothers, Phil rocked a head of dark brown stubble, closely shaved.

Rocky Cotton is set to leave EastEnders later this year, and fans think they've worked out his exit storyline after 'hints' in Thursday night's episode. Rocky (Brian Conley) attempted to impress wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) at the car lot with a date night, having bought a takeaway and a bottle of wine, as the pair continue to struggle with living with Sonia and Reiss. However, Kathy wasn't best pleased by her husband's romantic idea due to her money worries.

Soap star Chris Gascoyne has been photographed in Manchester ahead of his upcoming departure from hit ITV soap Coronation Street after playing Peter Barlow in 23 years.The actor, 55, cut a casual on Thursday as he strolled in the city while puffing on an e-cigarette. Chris sported blue jeans and a grey jumper, along with a Carhartt denim waistcoat and an orange baseball cap. He is set to leave his role on Coronation Street at the end of 2023 as he sets his sights on new opportunities, including a panto role which will see him reportedly rake in a six-figure salary during the festive period.

Coronation Street actor Todd Boyce, who plays serial killer Stephen Reid, has teased that a show icon could be killed off ahead of his soap exit. It appears that Stephen is not giving up his evil ways and could strike again, as he becomes desperate to flee Weatherfield next week when his lies start to unravel.

Jay Brown’s (Jamie Borthwick) drug problem worsens in EastEnders scenes set to air in October and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Jay wakes up at Nadine’s (Jazzy Phoenix) and finds a bag of drugs on her bedside table. At first Jay is horrified, but when Nadine tells him it will help him cope with the loss of Lola.

Todd Boyce has confirmed he will be leaving Coronation Street, with his character Stephen Reid's exit storyline playing out over the coming weeks on the ITV soap. Viewers have watched in frustration and horror as Stephen has continued to get away with three murders - Rufus Donahue, Teddy and Leo Thompkins - over recent months along with other crimes.

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.