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Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring has said she is 'heartbroken' after being axed from the soap after 28 years. The actress from Urmston, has opened up to tell fans she is one of the actors being cut from the show.

The hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year, and one professional dancer has seemingly been confirmed by accident. Gorka Márquez's fiancée, Gemma Atkinson, who competed in Strictly a few years ago, accidentally revealed the dancing professional is set to return.

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring appeared in good spirits as she was seen for the first time since confirming she was being axed from the show. The Channel 4 soap is undergoing a 'cast cull' amid major changes.

EastEnders fans believe an iconic character will be returning to the show 10 years after his departure. During the episode on Wednesday 27 March, Martin Fowler (James Bye) ended up on a date with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) where the pair chatted about their dating disasters to family. Martin mentioned David Wicks (played by Michael French) leading fans to wonder whether he will soon be making a return to Walford.

Fat Friends star Richard Ridings is almost unrecognisable in his latest TV role, almost 20 years after the hit show aired on ITV.The actor is best known for playing Alan Ashburn in the TV series about a slimming club.The show first aired in 2000 and also featured the likes of Gaynor Faye and Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. It wrapped in 2005 but today, Richard looks very different with his new bald look and more casual attire. But there's one thing that everybody will probably recognise about him, and that's his voice.

Tobias Menzies is a key player in the Outlander world for his portrayal of Frank Randall. However with the actor also doubling as Black Jack Randall through the stones, fans love to hate him.

With Casualty’s longest-running actor Derek Thompson having quit the show, BBC bosses are said to hope Barney Walsh will fill the void. Derek, who played Charlie Fairhead, announced he was leaving the medical drama in May last year and said: "The time has come for me to hang up Charlie's scrubs." He also added that his exit storyline as one of “the best episodes of my career".

Coronation Street fans have discovered the truth about Joel Deering after months of suspicion. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't trusted the solicitor ever since he arrived in Weatherfield as a duty solicitor helping Lauren Bolton.

John Savident, who played the booming voiced Fred Elliott in British soap Coronation Street, died Wednesday. He was 86.

Grange Hill star Stuart Organ has died at the age of 72, his representatives have confirmed.The British actor was the longest-serving cast member on the children’s TV drama, playing Mr Robson. His death was announced today (February 23), and stated that Organ “died peacefully at home after a short illness”.The actor, who started his career in Leeds in 1975, also appeared in Doctor Who and the soap Brookside.Some of his other credits include Casualty, The Bill and Holby City, as well as films such as Those Glory Glory Days and Fork In The Road.Organ, however, was best-known for his 15-year stint on Grange Hill.

Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ has died aged 72, his representative has confirmed.

Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ has sadly passed away at the age of 72.The actor's representatives confirmed his passing on Friday, 23 February. Stuart was famed for his portrayal of PE teacher Peter Robson in Grange Hill. He was also known for playing Kevin Cross in Brookside and appeared in Doctor Who story Dragonfire as Bazin, alongside Sylvester McCoy.

Coronation Street star Calum Lill has told how he thought he was going to have to quit acting before 'falling to his knees' when he discovered he'd landed a role on the ITV soap. The actor made his debut in the programme last year as solicitor Joel Deering.

One Day has launched on Netflix leaving fans overcome with emotion as Leo Woodall stars as heartthrob Dexter Mayhew in the leading role.The heartbreaking series, which is the adaptation of David Nicholls' 2009 novel, follows the love story between Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew as they go their separate ways in life but remain intertwined with a budding romance teased with a will they, won't they scenario. Leo has melted the hearts of the nation with his portrayal of Dexter, but acting wasn't always on the cards for the 27 year old who almost became a PE teacher or stuntman.

Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is about to come under fire in Coronation Street when his girlfriend Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) discovers what Joel has been hiding from her – a secret family. “Joel has a wife, Emily, and a young daughter,” says Calum. “He’s going through a divorce but, legally, she’s not his ex-wife yet.

Coronation Street legend Angela Griffin has shared a surprising fact about her career. Angela, 47, landed the role of hairdresser Fiona Middleton on the hit ITV soap over 30 years ago and went on to star in the likes of Holby City, Cutting It, Down to Earth and Harlots. Recently she returned to BBC's Waterloo Road as headteacher Kim Campbell.

EastEnders' legend Diane Parish is best known for her role as Denise Fox, but actually had a challenging part on the soap before her debut as Denise. The actress first appeared as Denise in 2006 and has since become a fan favourite with numerous dramatic storylines. Before Denise, Diane played another character on EastEnders, Lola Christie, in 1998, who was introduced as the girlfriend of Walford resident Mick McFarlane, played by Sylvester Williams.

Michelle Keegan is among the favourites to join the next Bond film as the female lead.The former Coronation Street star, 36, recently shot to worldwide fame after starring in the Netflix thriller Fool Me Once, and is now tipped to follow in the footsteps of Eva Green, Gemma Arterton, Halle Berry, Britt Ekland, and Ursula Andress. Betting expert James Leyfield, has revealed that Michelle could be going head-to-head with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, for the coveted 'Bond girl' role.

Call the Midwife fans will recognise actress Annabelle Apsion as the lovable shop owner, Violet Buckle, but she's also appeared in a string of other TV shows. Annabelle joined the BBC drama during season four when Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) visited her haberdashery which saw the pair quickly fall in love, reports MyLondon.They started a life together in Poplar, East London and Violet won the local council elections to represent Poplar North - she's also become a mum to Reggie Jackson (Daniel Laurie).

Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Georgina Hale has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after a career spanning 50 years.The star, who was also known for her work in Ken Russell's films, won a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in 1974 for her performance in Mahler. Georgina passed away on January 4th, but the news has only just been shared. Later in her career, she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role in the theatre production Steaming.

Coronation Street star Ciarán Griffiths, who plays bad boy Damon Hay in the soap, has revealed the brilliant three-word comeback he uses when people heckle him for playing a gay character in the past.The 40 year old actor joined Coronation Street back in 2022 and has already been involved in plenty of drama, including breaking up Sarah Barlow and Adam's marriage by getting Sarah pregnant and kidnapping Adam. TV viewers may know Ciarán from elsewhere however as before joining Corrie, he had a successful career and appeared in shows such as City Road, The Bill, Holby City, Waterloo Road, and EastEnders.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80.The news was confirmed by Soul’s wife Helen Snell in a statement on Friday (5 January), writing that he had died following a “valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.”The statement read: “David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday (4 January) after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family. He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend.“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”The US-born TV star was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979.

Emily Atack has a very famous family with actors, singers and a connection to the Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.The expectant mother found fame herself after playing the role of Charlotte Hinchcliffe on E4's The Inbetweeners.The actress, 34, announced on Saturday, December 30 that she was expecting her first child with her scientist boyfriend, Dr Alistair Garner. Emily is said to be "over the moon" and is "more than ready to be a mum". As Emily prepares herself for parenthood, she'll no doubt be supported by her star-studded family and doting boyfriend, who is actually her stepcousin.

As Waterloo Road returns to our screens with a brand new series, fans of the BBC school drama will once again be treated to a new batch of storylines for their favourite characters to sink their teeth into. Among the returning characters for 2024, is Andrew Treneman, portrayed by Jamie Glover who famously returned to the hit show last year, 14 years since he last set foot in the troubled comprehensive school from which the show takes its name.

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens recently gave fans a little glimpse into her new 'blended family' following her split from her estate agent husband Alex Bourne. The 45 year old singer recently made things Instagram official with her new beau, Brendyn Hatfield from Dancing On Ice. It comes more than a year after she and Alex, who is an estate agent and her husband for over ten years, decided to go their separate ways.They have two daughters together, Amelie, 12, and Minnie, 9.

Rosie Marcel, who stars in BBC's Holby City, has shared that her husband was rushed to hospital after suffering a plural effusion and a partially collapsed lung.The actress, known for playing Jac Naylor, posted worrying pictures of paramedics at their home on Instagram. In one photo, Rosie's husband Ben Stacey is seen sitting on their cream sofa while a paramedic attends to him, along with the caption: "And now this." Rosie captioned another one of the images: "My poor hubby has a plural effusion and a partially collapsed lung." She explained that he was sent home from the hospital earlier but his pain worsened, leading them to call an ambulance. "He was sent home this morning but the pain worsened and we had to call an ambulance.

EastEnders' icon Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, very rarely gets a chance to catch her breath between the various twists and turns of her extraordinarily dramatic life, and the past few weeks have been no exception. After her son Albie's kidnap, doctors discovered he has Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT), a genetic condition that could lead to liver and lung disease later in life. Sharon was told that both she and Albie's dad Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) would need to carry the gene for Albie to have it.

Emma Barton has appeared on BBC soap EastEnders at various points for nearly two decades. Her character Honey has had quite a turbulent journey, spending the bulk of her time in Albert Square in an on-off relationship with Billy Mitchell. On-screen, the couple share two children - Janet and William - who are now teenagers.

Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) first landed on EastEnders back in 2018 as the father of Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) and ex-boyfriend of Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley). While his stint was only temporary to begin with, Mitch later returned as a regular character in 2019 with his daughter Chantelle (Jessica Plummer) in tow. Over his time in Walford, the character faced many ups and downs, with his departure prompted by the Taylor family's involvement in a kidnapping plot.

Naman Ramachandran Indo-British sports drama “A Game of Two Halves,” which tackles themes of identity crisis and racial dissonance, is set for a global bow in 2024. Directed by British Asian filmmaker Khayam Khan (“Bus Ride”), the film is set across the U.K. and India.

Soap history was made in 1994 when EastEnders cast its first lesbian couple. Binnie and Della, played by Sophie Langham and Michelle Joseph, hit headlines almost three decades ago when their lesbian romance made it to the Square. The BBC programme even screened its first ever lesbian kiss when they introduced the couple.

TV royalty Ram John Holder is currently gracing Weatherfield with his legendary presence on ITV soap Coronation Street as Sarge Bailey. The decorated star recently made his highly anticipated TV comeback and he's not letting his upcoming milestone age slow him down.The iconic actor has joined the cobbles in the substantial role of Ed and Ronnie Bailey's dad, Sarge Bailey, and was spotted filming scenes on set at the ITV studios in Manchester earlier this year, leaving fans thrilled.

EXCLUSIVE: Priscilla Parish has quietly stepped down as the head of drama at BBC Studios after four years.

TV icon Eric Richard shot to fame after playing the role of Sergeant Bob Cryer in the hit ITV show The Bill. Eric starred as the copper for more than 789 episodes between 1984 and 2004. His character left the show after he was accidentally shot and injured by PC Dale Smith.

The cancellation of BBC stalwart drama Doctors has had a huge impact on the UK’s TV community and the Writers Guild of Great Britiain (WGGB) has now launched a campaign to save the show.