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It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince first hit cinemas, but as the entire franchise returns to our screens this week, a new generation of magic lovers have been able to fall in love with the adventure of Harry Potter and his wizarding pals. While many of the movie’s stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have scarcely changed in the years since the film’s debut, one cast member, Georgina Leonidas is a far cry from her on screen persona of Katie Bell.

Louisa Clein gripped the nation as she portrayed predatory teacher Maya Stepney on Emmerdale. Maya had been grooming student — and the son of her ex-boyfriend — Jacob Gallagher for months, finally being arrested in dramatic scenes However, Louisa left the soap in May 2019 after just 14 months in the role.The 44 year old made her acting debut in Judge John Deed in 2001, and went on to appear in BBC shows including Doctors, Casualty, New Tricks and Midsomer Murders.

A much-loved character from EastEnders is now almost unrecognisable from his days on the BBC soap. Charlie Clements, or Bradley Branning as he was best known around Albert Square, left viewers gutted when he exited the show back in 2010.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Throughout the years, EastEnders has had some pretty iconic moments. From poisoning plots to characters returning from the dead, there’s not a lot that the BBC One soap hasn’t seen.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Emmerdale star Bhasker Patel has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines since he first arrived in the Yorkshire Dales in 2011 playing the role of Rishi Sharmas. Just this week he threatens to jeopardise his son's wedding, Jai (played by Chris Bisson) in a shocking turn of events, leaving a swirl of sadness through the village. An hour long episode of Emmerdale airs on Thursday, 27 July, with Rishi at the forefront of the storyline.

EastEnders star Delroy Atkinson, who plays the role of Howie Danes in the soap, has quickly made a name for himself, but before arriving in Walford, he starred alongside Johnny Depp in a Hollywood movie. Delroy, 47 who hails from Southampton, first joined EastEnders in 2021 after Kim, played by Tameka Empson, discovered he had taken the identity of her missing husband, Vincent Hubbard. At first, Kim didn't appear to be keen on Howie, but it was only a matter of time before the two hit it off and began a relationship together which has already brought its fair share of tests.

Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has given birth to a baby girl.The actress, 31 who also starred in Casualty shared the exciting news on Instagram with a heartfelt post after announcing she was expecting her first child back in April. In the post alongside a black and white snap of her daughter's tiny feet, she wrote the caption: "The best thing that’s ever happened to us arrived a couple of weeks ago, and she’s absolutely class.The little love of our lives!". She welcomed her daughter with her fiancé, James Baxter, 32 who is currently playing Deputy Head, Joe Casey, in BBC's Waterloo Road.

Loose Women star Chizzy Akudolu has shared her terrifying brush with cancer, as she discovered a worrying "lump" during a routine check of her breasts.The TV actress opened up on going through the health scare in private after she found the lump back in May. Chizzy, 49, who starred on the ITV daytime series between 2018 and 2019, promptly booked herself an appointment at the doctor's as a result. She was then thankfully given a mammogram and an ultrasound to examine the mystery mass, which was thankfully nothing serious.

Since first arriving back on our screens in the 1990s, it’s safe to say Angela Griffin has become one of the most loved and recognisable stars of the UK TV scene. From starring on the Weatherfield cobbles in Coronation Street as Fiona Middleton through to delighting audiences in BBC drama Cutting It and even Holby City, Angela has never failed to showcase her flexibility and diverse range as an actress.

Emmerdale actor Luke Tittensor rose to fame when he was just a teenager after playing the role of Daz Eden.The baby-faced star became a favourite with fans before he was booted off in 2009 but now looks totally different. Luke, 33 made his first appearance on Emmerdale back in 2003 when he was just 13 years old - 20 years ago! After starring in the Yorkshire soap for six years his contract was terminated due to a criminal charge. The soap star was charged with grievous bodily harm against an unnamed 16-year-old in Rochdale on 15 February 2008 which left the victim with a fractured jaw.

It's been four years since Aggie Bailey made her first appearance in Coronation Street cobbles as the matriarch of the street's newest family. They were the first clan to arrive on the cobbles together since the Windass family in 2008 and the long-running soap's first black family.

Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Hollyoaks star Garcia Brown has ruled out the possibility of Zoe Anderson and Sam Chen-Williams getting back together. The couple, who work together for the local police force, split up last month, but Sam has since exhibited some worrying behaviour with his pleas for reconciliation.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston has revealed how growing up with a big family, including five sisters and three brothers, helped him with certain scenes on the ITV soap. Not only that, but some of his siblings have also dabbled in the acting world, including soaps - and he said this helped him when he first joined the show in 2003. In fact, one of his brothers and one of his sisters have both been on Coronation Street at some point, prior to Sam landing the role that shot him to fame.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. streamer ITVX has acquired “The Effects of Lying,” a comedic drama with South Asian representation, from independent production company Bonaparte Films. It is directed by Isher Sahota, known for his work on “Grace” and “McDonald & Dodds” and produced by Jon Tarcy, whose previous work includes “Life in Black.” Written by James Hey (“Doctors”), the plot revolves around Naveen, a dutiful husband and loving father played by Ace Bhatti (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Line of Duty”). His life is turned upside down when a series of shocking events occur in just one day, exposing decades of festering secrets. Laila Rouass (“Holby City,” “Spooks”), Lauren Patel (“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”), Navin Chowdry (“The End of the F***ing World”), Shaheen Khan (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”) and Mark Williams (the Harry Potter franchise).

Jack Ryder, known for playing Jamie Mitchell on EastEnders during the late 1990s, looks almost unrecognisable now aged 41.The actor, who was previously married to Kym Marsh, is synonymous with his blonde heartthrob on-screen character - joining the show in 1998 before being killed off in true soap style for a Christmas Day special. Now, 21 years on from the role, he has swapped the clean-shaven look for a salt and pepper beard, chopping off his curtains of the past decade too. Despite a strikingly different look to that of his youth, the actor still sends fans swooning with selfies and regular snaps uploaded to Instagram, where he has over 9,000 followers.

READ MORE:“My sister Cory and I were by her hospital bed for 30 hours straight and in the end, as is so often the case, she slipped away in our absence with a beautiful nurse called Mercy (you couldn’t write it) caring for her. “The care she received in those last days at Addenbrookes was remarkable – considered, careful and empathetic – and to a person, they all said how much they had loved my mum, how she had made them laugh and how she had always been interested in them. “She was 43 years without my father, 30 years without a cigarette and 20 years without a drink but never without a humbug.

Rachel Stevens has hit back at ex-fiancé Jeremy Edwards' claims that she was unfaithful during their relationship.The S Club 7 Star, 45, and Hollyoaks actor Jeremy, 52, became engaged in 2002 before splitting in 2003. Rachel later married now ex-husband Alex Bourne in 2009. Rachel announced her split from Alex last year, and has since been linked to Dancing On Ice star Brendyn Hatfield, with whom she skated with while appearing on the show in 2022.

Coronation Street and Last Of The Summer Wine actress Barbara Young has died at the age of 92. Singer Liza Pulman described her actress mother - who also starred in I, Claudius and Family Affairs - as "warm-hearted and talented". Pulman said Young died on Thursday following care at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Barbara Young’s daughter has announced the death of the Coronation Street star at the age of 92. Singer Liza Pulman described her actress mother – who also starred in I, Claudius, Last Of The Summer Wine and Family Affairs – as “warm-hearted and talented”.

Patsy Kensit flashed her toned figure on the beach as she posed up a storm while on holiday in the Maldives. Patsy, who is arguably most well-known for portraying Sadie King on Emmerdale from 2004 to 2006, has been sharing pictures from her dreamy vacation with her social media followers. On Wednesday, the 55 year old actress bid farewell to the Maldives as she took to Instagram with a bikini-clad shot.The image showed Patsy sporting a dark pink bikini top and wide-brimmed black sunglasses.

Paul O’Grady’s final wish has been revealed after thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to the beloved star.The MBE comedian died unexpe ctedly at his home at the age of 67 on 28 March. During the funeral procession on April 20 his tearful husband, Andre Portasio, could be seen cuddling one of their dogs as he sat on a horse-drawn carriage with the TV legend being carried past mourners who lined the streets.The funeral church service was packed with celebrity guests who were close pals with Paul with some having worked alongside the star.

Former Footballers' Wives star Ben Richards found himself mimicking Rylan Clark on This Morning as he declared that the TV and radio star will 'kill him' for his impression. The actor was on the ITV daytime show to chat about being back on the West End stage.

Coronation Street character Elaine Metcalfe made her debut on the cobbles as evil Geoff Metcalfe’s long-suffering wife in 2020. She was revealed to be Tim Metcalfe’s mum and her tragic story of how she fled Geoff’s abuse and had to leave her son behind to survive unravelled. Elaine – who Tim thought was dead as dad Geoff told him she had died from cancer – now has a good relationship with her only son.

Eastenders fans were treated to a massive dose of nostalgia this week, as the iconic Di Marco family reunited, 25 years on since they last appeared on the soap together. The much loved family were once a staple of the BBC show back in the 90s and consisted of mother Rosa (Louise Jameson) and her sons Beppe (Michael Greco) and Gianni (Marc Bannerman).

Scots actor George Rossi, who was best known for his role in police drama The Bill, has left behind a fortune of £8million in his will.

Paul O'Grady's close friend Amanda Mealing has opened up on the TV star's wish for his funeral. Presenter and Lily Savage star Paul, who passed away this week "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67, told those attending to have "a good time." "He’d hate it if everyone was morose," Amanda, who starred in Holby City as Connie Beauchamp, told The Mirror. 'Whatever happens, Paul’s funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter.

Bailey Bass will not return as Claudia for AMC’s Interview With A Vampire series.

Bailey Bass won’t be continuing in the role of Claudia for Season 2 of AMC’s “Interview With a Vampire,” the network announced late Friday. “Bailey Bass is a talented actor who did a remarkable job bringing the character of Claudia to life in Anne Rice’s ‘Interview With the Vampire.’ For a variety of reasons, Delainey Hayles will appear as Claudia in season two.

Holby City actress Jaye Jacobs will soon be seen back in the emergency department as she joins the cast of Casualty. Jacobs, who starred as nurse-turned-ward sister Donna Jackson in the recently ended BBC medical drama, will make her entrance on its sister show in April.

Tom Hiddleston and his fiancée Zawe Ashton were spotted out and about with their first child as they enjoyed a walk in France. Marvel Cinematic Universe star Tom, who has played the Asgardian God Loki since 2011 and is awaiting the second season launch of his standalone show, recently welcomed his first child into the world.The secret birth was announced in October last year, with the family unit making their first public appearance last month during a walk in London.

Those watching Casualty on Saturday night were stunned to see a familiar face pop up in one of the hospital scenes. The episode of the BBC medical soap, which aired on March 18, saw the A&E department thrown into a frenzy as the staff struggled to keep up with the pressures of seeing to every patient.

Coronation Street fans have been left delighted as two legends of the ITV soap reunited 20 years after they were last seen on-screen together. And the sweet reunion also left loyal viewers of the long-running show make a demand.

Ed Balls had come in for criticism from Good Morning Britain viewers as he fronted the show again on Tuesday (February 28). The former Labour MP-turned-presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme alongside Susanna Reid when they were joined in the studio by actor Lee Mead.

Following the announcement that he will be starring as Khashoggi in the musical We Will Rock You, actor Lee Mead appeared on Good Morning Britain, where he revealed the results of his recent hair transplant. The actor, 41, left fans shocked recently when he appeared on This Morning earlier this month, having shaved off his famous curly locks prior to undergoing the transplant. Appearing on today's GMB (February 28) Lee opened up about his transplant to hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls.

HELLO! we're taking a look at some of the UK stars and their surprising career changes. Keep scrolling to discover more… The actor played Jason RoscoeAlfie Browne-Sykes – who played Jason Roscoe in Hollyoaks – snapped up a very normal job as a roofer not long after he quit the popular soap in 2016.In a candid chat on Joseph James's Just Real podcast, the actor revealed how he's struggled with anxiety and panic attacks.He said: "Going to work every day, working on people's roofs and them recognising you from Hollyoaks is a hard thing to deal with at first - especially when they make comments and don't realise what they are saying to you." The TV star is married to Angellica BellMichael carved out a successful career as a TV presenter on the likes of CBBC and CITV.

EastEnders actress Patsy Kensit is now engaged to her millionaire property tycoon boyfriend, who got on one knee with a huge diamond ring.The couple, who have been dating since August, made the announcement on social media when the actress posted the touching occasion alongside the caption: "I said Yes." The picture showed the couple standing in the middle of a rose petal love heart on the beach as Patsy could be seen with her hand out to Patric, who is on one knee. In another video, Patsy, 54, waved the sparkly ring in front of the camera for her fans to gush over as she danced over to the love heart and collapsed onto the sand.