EastEnders villain to make explosive return to BBC One soap after 18 years

Adam Thomas has told fans to 'trust him' as he gave his first big update since being announced in this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up and revealing his health diagnosis for the first time.

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas is set to join a star-studded Strictly Come Dancing line-up for its 2023 series this year, joining other soap icons such as Bobby Brazier, Nigel Harman and Ellie Leach.

Though they may have luxurious lives a million miles away from the majority of people, when it comes to their children, celebrities are just like the rest of us - proud and besotted with them. As the lineup for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing has finally been confirmed, one contestant has been spotted beaming while out with his mini-me children, while another's proud dad has sung his praises.They're not the only ones with lookalike offspring, though.

The final contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as TV star Les Dennis.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier already boasts some impressive dance skills which could prove useful on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. On Wednesday (9 August), Bobby was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant due to take part in the new series of the multi-award-winning entertainment show. Produced by BBC Studios, the beloved reality dance competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, bringing glitter, glamour and an eclectic mix of dancing to homes across the nation.

And just like that, we have another contestant confirmed for Strictly - this time Bobby Brazier - best known to fans as Freddie Slater from EastEnders.The handsome curly-haired 20-year-old is set to join forces with Adam Thomas and set hearts racing as he dons full-on glitter, tight trousers and plenty of fake tan and takes to the dancefloor next month. But first, OK! takes a look at the actor's life away from the Square. Before finding fame and arriving on-set last September though, Freddie worked in a milkshake shop.

Bobby Brazier has been announced as the twelfth celebrity contestant hoping to take home the glitterball trophy in the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing - which will be kicking off in just a few weeks' time. Bobby is a 20-year-old model and actor, best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.

There's trouble brewing for the Moons when Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) asks Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) to mind the kids in EastEnders scenes set to air in mid-August. Phil asks Alfie to look after Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) and Ernie Moon (Cody Briffett) whilst Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) is away visiting Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth).Tommy and Alfie have a huge row over Tommy telling Freddie (Bobby Brazier) details about his dad, leading Tommy to head to the park with his pal Perry. When Alfie finds him, he’s horrified and orders him home.

Simone Biles won the U.S. Classic on Saturday night, returning to action following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics.

One Coronation Street legend is reportedly set to return to the cobbles three years after quitting. Lucy Fallon, who played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap, is said to be returning to the show "after Christmas." Lucy, 27, will start filming in the coming months ahead of her on-screen return later in the year, according to The Sun. She left Weatherfield in 2020 after five years when Bethany took a magazine internship in London.

EastEnders will see a huge hit of a character return next week, as the aftermath of Freddie Slater finding out about his father, Graham Foster, continues. Last week viewers watched some heartbreaking scenes as Kat Slater, Alfie Moon, and Billy Mitchell sat Freddie down and told him that Graham raped his mum, Little Mo Mitchell. Freddie's world came crumbling down following the news after it was kept from him for his whole life.

Eastenders fans were left emotional after Thursday's episode of the long-running soap.

EastEnders fans were left heartbroken by Thursday night's episode as Freddie Slater made a huge decision about his father, Graham Foster. Freddie's mum Little Mo Mitchell was raped by Graham in the Queen Vic, but the truth had always been kept from 18 year old Freddie.That was until he worked out the identity of his father and went to meet him for the first time. Following his meeting with Graham, a worried Kat Slater decided that it was time to reveal the truth.

EastEnders fans were left scratching their head on Wednesday night as Alfie Moon interrogated Bobby Beale about Freddie Slater's whereabouts.

EastEnders fans have had their hearts broken tonight as Freddie Slater found out the truth about his father Graham Foster. Freddie has made it his mission to find out who his father is in recent episodes, despite several members of his family urging him not to. Freddie's mum Little Mo Mitchell and her family have always kept his identity a secret as Graham raped her.

EastEnders fans will know Clay Milner Russell for his role as the fifth incarnation of Bobby Beale, replacing Eliot Carrington. Bobby is the son of Ian and Laura Beale, the adoptive son of Jane Beale, brother of Peter and Lucy, the adoptive brother of Steven and foster brother of Cindy.The character has been part of some of the show's biggest storylines. In February 2015, it was revealed as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations that Bobby is his older sister Lucy's killer.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Seventeen years after performing in some of the most talked-about scenes in British soap acting history, EastEnders favourite Little Mo is once again part of the plot. Actress Kacey Ainsworth - who played Maureen 'Little Mo' Slater in Albert's Square between 2000 and 2006 - was mentioned in scenes during Tuesday night's instalment, after almost two decades off-screen.The scene in question saw Mo catching up with her on-screen son Freddie, played by rising star Bobby Brazier - real life son of reality star Jade Goody and TV presenter Jess Brazier. "You alright mum, yeah, I'm just missing you, that's all.

Freddie Slater is about to come face-to-face with his dad for the first time, EastEnders spoilers have revealed. In recent episodes, viewers have watched as Freddie decided he wanted to find his estranged father, Graham Foster. Graham is returning to the BBC show for a short period of time in upcoming episodes.

An EastEnders fan-favourite is set to return to Albert Square next week after leaving the soap six years ago.

Anna Knight is about to step up her search for her mum Rose Knight the latest EastEnders spoilers have revealed. Viewers are well aware that Rose Knight is actually Cindy Beale, and she is going to return to Walford soon. However, the Knight family are unaware young Anna is desperate to find out where her mum is.