Hollyoaks star quits Channel 4 soap as he tells shocked bosses it's the 'right time' to move on

Following his arrest for his involvement in a robbery, Coronation Street's Damon Hay has bid farewell to the cobbles for good.The character, portrayed by Ciaran Griffiths, has exited the ITV soap after a two-year stint. Ciaran, 41, joined Corrie in 2022 as Damon and has been involved in some big storylines - most notably his affair with Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) which caused her marriage to Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to end. However, having plead guilty to all charges after his arrest, Damon said goodbye to Sarah for good in Friday's (29 March) episode.

Capital Radio has been dealt another blow as a top presenter has broken the news that they'll also be stepping down from their show just a day after Roman Kemp's exit. Will Njobvu, who hosts for Capital XTRA, announced that he will be leaving his Saturday breakfast show following a "tough" decision as he moves forward to "focus on new opportunities elsewhere." It comes after fellow presenter Roman emotionally thanked his listeners at Capital FM for their support during his struggle with depression as he marked his last day on the Breakfast Show following a successful ten-year stint.

BBC News star Robin Brant has revealed that he's leaving the channel after 20 years as a correspondent.The broadcaster took to social media to share the sad news. Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: "NEWS ABOUT ME: I’m moving on from @BBCNews.This weekend will be my last, after 20+ years on the staff.

The Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks, is having a huge shake-up in 2024.The episode numbers are dropping, and reports say ‘20 characters’ will be axed during a time jump twist set to air later this year.The soap has already lost three huge actors in the last three months, Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale), Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) and Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell). It’s unclear whether they were part of the axing or left of their own accord.

Former Love Island star Marcel Somerville made his first public appearance after his wife's Rebecca Vieira's infidelity.The 38 year old attended the premiere of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and thanked those who 'supported him' after last month. Marcel - who rose to fame as part of boyband Blazin' Squad - donned a beige suit and trainers at the red carpet event, and told social media followers: "Crazy feeling stepping out after the last month but love to all the bros who showed me some love and support." He then tagged multiple friends, including fellow Love Islander Wes Nelson and EastEnders ' Richard Blackwood, and continued: "I appreciate you." Marcel's appearance comes after he broke his silence since wife Rebecca 'cheated' on him.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Steve Yockey, co-creator of the Max series “The Flight Attendant,” is joining Starfleet as the new screenwriter for “Star Trek 4.” Story details remain under a powerful cloaking device, but Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot still intend the project to be the final chapter for the cast that rebooted the franchise in movie theaters with 2009’s “Star Trek,” including Chris Pine (as Capt. James T.

Hollyoaks has allegedly axed 20 cast members in a huge shake-up.The hit E4 soap is undergoing some major changes, with many stars set to exit the show in the coming months. As well as axing several characters, Hollyoaks is moving to a streaming first strategy - where episodes will drop online before they air on TV. It's also been announced that there will be only three episodes per week of the soap come September.

Host Kym Marsh knew it was going to be an evening of high emotion.The annual Mariposa Ball, held to honour the country’s baby bereavement heroes, is a cause close to her heart and always a deeply moving event. But this year’s ceremony, proudly partnered by OK!, felt particularly poignant because, thanks to a recent change in the law meaning parents who lose a child before 24 weeks can now have their grief recognised with a baby loss certificate, there was a real reason to celebrate.

DI Neville Parker will be exiting Death in Paradise in upcoming scenes, it's been reported. Actor Ralf Little is reportedly leaving his role in the BBC drama after five years. Ralf, 44, has been playing DI Neville Parker since 2020.

Loose Women star Jane McDonald, 60, has reportedly quit the ITV show with "no plans to go back". Jane has been a part of the panel since 2014 and was rumoured to be returning for the show's 25th anniversary in September. However, it seems the beloved singer from Wakefield won't be coming back to the studio anytime soon.

Hollyoaks is in turmoil as Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) becomes the latest star to leave the show after almost ten years - Ross announced his departure from the show on Sunday 17 March. Ross spoke to Metro about exit and revealed that he turned down the offer to stay on the soap. “They [Hollyoaks] were kind enough to offer me another contract, but last year I did a documentary about adoption and I really enjoyed doing that," he shared.

A Loose Women favourite has announced she is quitting the show and has no plans to return.

Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has reportedly quit the Channel 4 soap in a decision which has left bosses stunned. The actor has played the role of Warren Fox on the Channel 4 soap on and off since 2006.

Liam Gallagher revealed the last time he spoke to brother Noel while on The Jonathan Ross Show this weekend, followed by a performance of ‘Mars To Liverpool’ with John Squire.The former Oasis frontman appeared on the talk show Saturday (March 9) with the Stone Roses guitarist following the release of their new collaborative album, ‘Liam Gallagher John Squire’.Towards the end of the interview, Ross began introducing a question he said Gallagher knew would be coming, before he recalled reading that the now solo artist had recently been speaking to his estranged brother.“I haven’t spoken to him,” Gallagher interjected. “I haven’t spoken to him in about 10 years.”The musician said he hadn’t spoken to Noel since 2009, the same year the band split up after a backstage argument at Rock en Seine festival in Paris.When the studio audience responded with a sympathetic “aww”, Gallagher wagged his finger and responded: “Don’t start that.”After the Ross suggested that Liam might be “missing out” following the split, the artist insisted that he’s “having a great time”, adding: “Don’t worry about me.

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EXCLUSIVE: Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine has teamed with iHeartPodcasts to launch The Bright Side, a daily podcast co-hosted by journalist and TV host Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated news and entertainment broadcaster Simone Boyce.

Kings Of Leon have opened up about the first time they heard their track ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio.While appearing in a new interview with USA Today‘s Ralphie Aversa in support of their latest track ‘Mustang’ and their forthcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, Kings Of Leon – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Matthew Followill – opened up about their 2008 hit ‘Sex On Fire’.“I remember I was at a Mexican restaurant with my wife, we were having like a tortilla soup and margaritas, and I think Andy our manager called me and said ‘Hey, there’s an interview we need you to do like right now’,” recalled Caleb.He continued: “I picked up the phone and it was Zane Lowe and he was debuting ‘Sex On Fire’. When he introduced the song, even like hearing it over the phone, I was like ‘Oh man, this does feel different’.

.Ever since Kensington Palace announced that the princess would be undergoing a the public has wondered why there haven’t been more frequent or clear updates about her health. Yes, Kate has a right to privacy, but given that King Charles III is also being treated for medical issues (cancer), and that all the top four royals (King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, Prince William) are taking time off from royal duties to deal with these illnesses, many started to wonder if something was…afoot.

Former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has stunned her celebrity pals and fans as she gave a glimpse at how she celebrated her birthday. The actress, from Bury, headed to London to mark the occasion with the help of friend and West End star Sheridan Smith.

EastEnders star Mo George is swapping Albert Square for the glamour of Hollywood as he has bagged a role in a new movie with Tom Hanks, 16 years after he left the soap. Mo is famed for playing Gus Smith on EastEnders from 2002 to 2008, and now he's going to be in the new release, which is called 'Here'. On Thursday, Mo, who is 41, shared his happy news online.