Inside EastEnders’ James Bye’s romantic anniversary with rarely-seen wife

The producers of EastEnders have confirmed that an upcoming storyline will focus on male rape, and will involve the characters of Ben Mitchell (played by Max Bowden) and the new bartender Lewis Butler (played by Aidan O’Callaghan).Trigger Warning: This story discusses male sexual assault, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Ben Mitchell will be at the centre of a new storyline after his character is raped by Lewis.

Matt Di Angelo and his wife Sophia Perry recently revealed that they're expecting twins, with the couple taking to Instagram to announce the happy news. Former EastEnders star Matt, 34, who portrayed Dean Wicks in the hit BBC soap, shared a photo of him and Sophia as they found out that they are expecting a boy and a girl. He excitedly wrote: "'The lottery of life’, still a fair way to go but we feel VERY blessed.The boys name will be JACK, and the girls will be POT." The couple tied the knot at the end of 2021, and currently reside in a gorgeous home in London.

Former security guard Fritz Hager brought his cheeky charm to the “American Idol” stage Sunday night.

EastEnders actor Charlie Wernham tied the knot with his fiancee Emma Collis in a breathtaking Essex Ceremony on Saturday.The 27 year old soap actor, who plays racist thug Aaron Monroe on the BBC soap, said "I do" to beautiful bride Emma at the Gosfield Hall wedding venue in Essex. Former Hollyoaks star Charlie and Emma's gorgeous nuptials were captured by and shared guests on social media including Daisy Wood Davis, who appeared in Hollyoaks at the same time as Charlie when he played Robbie Roscoe on the soap. Daisy posted a video of the wedding guests cheering as newlyweds Charlie and Emma held hands and walked down a set of stairs, which were decorated with some elegant white flowers.

EastEnders is set to reveal a heartbreaking rape storyline involving troubled character Ben Mitchell. BBC soap bosses are set to tackle a new storyline where Ben (who's played by Max Bowden) is sexually assaulted by The Albert's new barman to tackle the sensitive issue of male rape.The upcoming storyline will begin airing later this Spring and will see fan favourite Ben become a victim of sexual assault by Lewis (played by Aidan O’Callaghan).

Pete Sandiford is a firm favourite among Gogglebox fans. He regularly has viewers of the Channel 4 hit in stitches with his comments as he appears on the show alongside his younger sister Sophie.

EastEnders star Clair Norris broke down in tears in a new documentary this week as she remembered being bullied for her weight when she was younger.The actress, known for playing Bernadette Taylor in the BBC soap, lead her first Panorama special on Wednesday as she discussed the UK’s obesity issue. As the conversation turned to bullying, Clair recalled the “name-calling” she faced during her childhood when she returned to her primary school in Thamesmead, though she didn’t remember the specific moments she was teased for weight. “This is probably where the name-calling would have happened, I don’t say it’s bullying that’s my own personal thing,” the 24 year old said.

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has revealed that her iconic late co-star  June Brown was really into “fitness" and hilariously chose an unusual place to do her pelvic floor exercises. The legendary Dot Cotton soap actress died earlier this month at the age of 95, after retiring from EastEnders in 2020.

Martine McCutcheon looked happy and healthy as she enjoyed a sun-kissed holiday in Dubai last week, as seen in our exclusive pictures.The former EastEnders actress headed off with her husband Jack McManus, 37, and their seven year old son Rafferty to spend some fun time together in the sun. Speaking to OK! about the getaway, the 45 year old told us: “Jack and I decided after a manic start to the year, that it was the perfect occasion to take Rafferty on a family holiday.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records is relaunching the Mercury imprint as an “extension” of the label, the company announced Monday. The move is similar to Atlantic’s relaunch of Elektra and Interscope’s of Geffen, an effort to split the parent label’s large roster so that artists receive more attention.

Jacqueline Jossa has vowed to be brunette forever after she received a blonde makeover on Sunday's episode of ITV's All Star Musicals. The former EastEnders star, 29, transformed into Frozen's Elsa to perform the hit track Let It Go in front of an audience and her two daughters Ella, seven, and Mia, three, who she shares with Dan Osborne.