Emmerdale and EastEnders were cancelled on Thursday night following the sad news of Queen Elizabeth II's death aged 96. BBC One suspended its regular programming schedule earlier in the day and was replaced by breaking news updates.
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Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh is set to get married to EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith after he proposed to her in Ibiza.Toby, 31, who plays the role of Gray Atkins, took to Instagram to announce the news. Sharing a snap of the pair smiling to the camera as Amy, 34, showcased her diamond ring, Toby wrote in the caption: "So this happened." Amy also took to her Instagram page to share three snaps of their Ibiza trip with the caption: "Before During. After." In the first photo, the couple can be seen smiling over a table at Aiyanna Ibiza, while the second showcased the restaurant interior.The final picture then revealed an excited Amy posing with her engagement ring as Toby smiled at the camera.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Many of Amy's 161,000 followers took to her comment section to send their congratulations, including her Girls Aloud sister Kimberley Walsh. Kimberly wrote: "The best news!" Fellow Emmerdale actress Natalie Ann Jamieson said: "Aw, look at these - absolutely love!!! The most gorgeous news from the most gorgeous couple." Emma Bunton commented: "Sooo happy for you both.
Congratulations." And Michelle Hardwick said: "So so exciting! Gorgeous news." Amy, who plays the role of Tracy Metcalfe on Emmerdale, also had many fans commenting with excitement under her post. One fan wrote: "Aww such wonderful news, congratulations to you both." A second commented: "These pics are so beaut. Couldn't be happier for you both, the best news." Another said: "Aw, huge congratulations Amy and Toby.
So thrilled for you both." And a fourth person added: "The smile of Amy says a lot. You are one happy lady. Congratulations." Amy and Toby first began
.Emmerdale and EastEnders were cancelled on Thursday night following the sad news of Queen Elizabeth II's death aged 96. BBC One suspended its regular programming schedule earlier in the day and was replaced by breaking news updates.
Maisie Smith has certainly been keeping her fans posted with adorable snaps of her and new boyfriend Max George.Taking to her Instagram stories, the former EastEnders actress wished The Wanted singer a happy birthday as he turned 34.The snap included three shots of the couple smiling, laughing and kissing each other during their recent romantic holiday. Maisie's caption read: "Another one while it's still ya birthday @maxgeorge." The actress's tribute came not long after she wished him a happy birthday with another snap of them sharing a romantic kiss. Re-sharing the picture on his Instagram stories, Max wrote: "Thank you beautiful girl." Maisie and Max confirmed their romance last month after the pair were spotted holding hands.They also recently went Instagram official with Maisie writing "@MaxGeorge" with a love heart in her bio.
EastEnders viewers are in for another week of drama in Albert Square as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) encourages his daughter Frankie (Rose Ayling-Ellis) to report her attack to the police and supports her as she gives her statement to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). However, she’s upset when Jack warns her it will be difficult to get a conviction. Frankie is despondent after she and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) are hassled by some guys.
Five years after playing the late Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, Jaime Winstone has stepped into her shoes once again.The 37-year-old actress appears as a younger version of the icon’s most famous character, Peggy Mitchell, in a flashback episode of EastEnders and says, “It’s a real honour.” While her role in Babs covered Barbara’s childhood, early romances and rise to fame in the Carry On films in detail, Jaime felt like her “journey with Barbara” hadn’t really finished and revealed she even felt she had received a sign from the late soap favourite to accept her latest portrayal. “When I got offered the part, I thought, ‘God, is this something I should do? Am I risking getting typecast?’" says Jaime. "So I did actually have a little word with Barbara up above and I got my sign and I felt like it was written for me.
Former Eastenders star Maisie Smith has appeared to make a subtle dig at her boyfriend Max George’ s ex girlfriend Stacey Giggs in a cryptic Instagram post. The Strictly Come Dancing star, who will be testing her mettle in the upcoming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Win series which returns on Sunday, took to social media to share a stunning photo of herself as she told her followers: “never look back.” The 21 year old stunner recently confirmed her romance with Max late last month, after the couple were spotted enjoying a loved up holiday together in sun soaked Greece.
EastEnders fans have been left in shock after another resident bid farewell to Albert Square just a day after the BBC One soap said goodbye to Jada Lennox and her daughter Alyssa in a double exit. Despite initially fearing how her father, Harvey, would cope if she moved out of Walford in order to attend university, viewers saw Dana Monroe finally make the leap and embark on her next adventure. After her dad's relationship with ex partner Jean Slater came to an end, Dana had been left concerned about her father’s odd behaviour, only to discover that he had been planning a surprise party for her.
EastEnders fans were left devastated on Wednesday's episode as two characters left Albert Square after evil Janine Butcher set up Linda Carter to social services. Only recently, Janine blackmailed Jada Lennox as she demanded she plant empty bottles of alcohol and call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again. However, Jada had a change of heart as she refused to go along with the scheme and even accused Janine of being "jealous" due to Linda's bond with her ex Mick Carter, who is dating Janine.
EastEnders star Maisie Smith has reported to having lost 'clumps' of her hair whilst filming for the Channel 4 armed forces reality series Celebrity SAS. Catching up with OK! and other press ahead of the premiere of the brand new series next week, the 21-year-old actress revealed how different the Jordanian desert was compared to her glitz and glam lifestyle in the UK.
On EastEnders, viewers are taken back to 1979 to visit the Mitchell family and uncover a secret from their chequered past while Samantha Keeble - played by Alison Newman - continues to pile pressure on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). It will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time.
Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new shocking twist on the ITV soap amid teenager Amelia Spencer's pregnancy storyline. Only recently, shocked viewers discovered that Samson Dingle was the father of Amelia’s baby, after previously being led to believe that Noah Dingle could be the dad.
Maisie Smith was certainly wishing she was away on holiday on Sunday 28 August, as she took to her Instagram stories to share a throwback video. In the clip the former EastEnders actress, whose mum recently made a surprise appearance on This Morning, could be seen sporting a brown bikini while on a balcony. Maisie looked absolutely stunning as she showed off her toned body and singing voice by humming a tune to the camera.The 21 year old also wore a matching skirt as well as golden hooped earrings, black sunglasses, a watch and bracelets.
Max George has broken his silence on his romance with Maisie Smith as he got a huge new tattoo. The Wanted singer, 33, and former EastEnders actress, 21, who first met while both appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, were recently spotted packing on the PDA while out shopping in London.
Max George and Maisie Smith have been spotted getting cosier than ever as they enjoyed a sweet kiss together while out shopping for home furnishings. The Wanted singer, Max, 33, and soap actress Maisie, 21, sparked dating rumours earlier this month after reports emerged of them “snogging on a plane” during a recent holiday trip.
Maisie Smith was recently spotted leaving her Strictly Ballroom rehearsal.The former EastEnders star, 21, looked in good spirits as she left with her fellow cast mates after a gruelling nine hour session. Maisie sported black joggers, trainers and a tied shirt over an orange cropped top. The actress will be playing the lead role of Fran in the Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.
Actress Maisie Smith looked incredible as she flaunted her toned figure in a tiny string bikini in a tongue-in-cheek video posted to Tik Tok. The 21 year old, who is best known for playing Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders, rocked a metallic purple bikini in the clip as she pretended to douse herself in sun lotion, whilst the words "do you really spend all holiday sunbathing even tho you've never caught a tan in your life?" played across the screen.
On EastEnders, it's the day of Linda Carter's hearing and she reveals her divorce from Mick (Danny Dyer) is now official. Janine Butcher - played by Charlie Brooks - seethes to realise that Mick will still visit Linda (Kellie Bright) if she goes to prison and, determined to bring her down, she ropes in Jada to help. Linda is later delighted when she doesn’t get a prison sentence – but it’s clear Janine has been up to something when Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrives with alarming news.
Emmerdale favourite Lisa Riley has shared the poignant reason she and her fiancé Al, won’t ever make it down the aisle. Unlike her soap alter ego Mandy Dingle, Lisa, 46, has sworn off any big white dress and fancy ceremony following the loss of both her own mother and her future mother-in-law to cancer.
Maisie Smith has reportedly been spotted leaving the same apartment as The Wanted's Max George.The former EastEnders actress, 21, and Max are rumoured to be living together having presently returned from their Greece trip.The stars have remained hushed about their romance but newly emerged snaps showed a Maisie leaving the London pad, which she's said to be sharing with Max. Maisie wore her hair pulled back while sporting a yellow North Face bag paired with jeans a pink jacket and Crocs. Meanwhile, Max, 33, was papped walking his dog without Maisie near the same area.
EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has revealed her new elegant look after teaming up with a stylist this week. Lorraine, known for playing Karen Taylor on the popular soap, posted a photo on Instagram showing the glam-up.The 46 year old soap star was posing without makeup, showing off her long blonde hair in a selfie with her hair stylist. Lorraine was sporting a summery red dress with a beaming smile, giving a big thumbs up.The character Lorraine plays, Karen, is famously known for wearing casual clothes with her hair normally swept up in a messy bun.