EastEnders’ Samantha Womack gives update on cancer battle as she's supported by Rita Simons

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier looked in good spirits as he attended the National Television Awards on Thursday 13 October with his fellow BBC One co-stars. 19 year old Bobby, who made his debut as Freddie Slater on the popular soap last month, appears to have well and truly settled into his new job after he was captured laughing and joking with EastEnders actress Danielle Harold as they made their way home from the star-studded ceremony. As the pair walked outside London’s Wembley Arena, Bobby and 30 year old Danielle were all smiles and put on a happy display as they were met by waiting fans and photographers.

EastEnders' Clair Norris took to the red carpet at last night's National Television Awards and looked stunning in a soft pink gown, covered with dramatic ruffles and teamed with elegant white, strappy sandals. Clair, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the soap, looked far away from her day job in Albert Square where she's usually dressed in baggy clothes, a purple padded jacket and has her brunette hair scraped up in a bun.The soap star was photographed beaming on her way into the ceremony to join her EastEnders cast mates who were nominated for Best Serial Drama but lost out to Emmerdale.

Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.

Former EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after her EastEnders role was recast.The actress is headed to the West End to play the Fairy Godmother in adult pantomime, Sinderfella which has been dubbed a “delightful and risqué version" of Disney's Cinderella. Danniella, 48, will play the role alongside Big Brother's Simon Gross who is cast as one of the Ugly Sisters and a show insider said the former soap star "couldn't wait to get back to her acting roots".The source told The Sun: "She is nervous as she hasn't acted since she returned to EastEnders back in 2016, but her passion has always been acting so she is super excited for this next chapter of her career." Daniella played Sam Mitchell in EastEnders during the 1990s and she recently hit out at the BBC for recasting a different actress as her former character.

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa has revealed details about her return to Albert Square.The star, 29, who played the role of Lauren Branning for eight years before leaving in 2018, is set to appear in scenes of Dot Branning's funeral. Actress June Brown portrayed the character of Dot for 35 years before she died in April of this year at the age of 95. Speaking about her return to Walford, Jacqueline said: "Coming back to EastEnders for Dot's funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back.

Viewers of both EastEnders and House of the Dragon were shocked to see a familiar face in the most recent episode of the Game of Thrones spin-off. The episode began with Rhaenys Targaryen explaining that “it’s been six years” since the events of the previous instalment, so it’s unsurprising that new characters were introduced.

BBC EastEnders' actress Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell in the soap, is set to appear in a magical new role. Emma, 45, can be seen dressed in a sparkling ballgown as she prepares to star in panto this Christmas.The actress looked stunning in the promotional shot for the stage production of Beauty and the Beast.

Joe Swash has opened up about the "dark depression" he faced during the custody battle that he had with his ex.The presenter and former EastEnders actor, 40, shares his son Harry, 15, with his former partner Emma Sophocleous. Joe also shares son Rex, three, and daughter Rose, one, with his wife Stacey Solomon, 33 – who he says is an "angel sent to him". Speaking to The Sun's Fabulous Mag, Joe revealed that him and Emma split within a year of welcoming their son Harry in 2007.

Following his exit from the popular soap Eastenders, Danny Dyer is set to present a Channel 4 show that sees celebs denied light for days on end. Back in January, Danny revealed that he would be leaving the fictional borough of Walford after playing Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter for a glorious nine years. Many fans wondered what would be next for the 45 year old actor after previous roles in films The Football Factory, The Business and Human Traffic.

Samantha Womack has shared an update on her cancer treatment and thanked her fans for all of their love and support. The former EastEnders actress, 49, announced that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer following the death of Grease actress Olivia Newton-John, who passed away last month 30 years after she'd first been given her diagnosis. After recently revealing that she had undergone an operation, Samantha has now revealed that she's due to start chemotherapy treatment.

Samantha Womack has offered fans an update after she revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The former EastEnders star shared her diagnosis in August following the death of Olivia Newton-John.

EastEnders star Samantha Womack has shared an update on Instagram following the announcement that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in August. The actress, who played Ronnie Mitchell in the BBC One soap, thanked fans and friends for sending their love after sharing her story, before giving an update on her recovery. ‘I’ve had my operation.