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Former Hollyoaks star Alfie Browne-Sykes has opened up on his post-soap life while revealing that he hates being recognised by clients. Back in 2013, Alfie strolled onto Hollyoaks as Jason Roscoe, the twin brother of Charlie Wernham's Robbie and the half-brother of Ashley Taylor Dawson’s Darren Osbourne, Ayden Callaghan’s Joe Roscoe, Fabrizio Santino’s Ziggy Roscoe and Charlie Clapham’s Freddie Roscoe.The Roscoe brothers amassed quite a reputation thanks to their romantic dalliances and spent most of the show shirtless.

EastEnders ' Clair Norris was worlds away from her character Bernadette Taylor on Tuesday night as she attended the Bat Out of Hell musical press night in London. The actress, 25, who has played Bernadette since 2017, looked effortlessly chic in a long black wraparound coat which she teamed with a quilted handbag and biker boots. Clair styled her brunette locks into a sleek loose hairdo, she added a slick of radiant makeup as she posed on the red carpet.The actress was also joined by EastEnders co-star Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown and also walked the red carpet.

EastEnders fans think they have figured out who Sharon Watts is marrying in this year's special Christmas episode after a flashforward clue on Monday. In a BBC One soap first, fans were shown a 2023 flashforward scene on Monday of six of Walford’s much loved matriarchs, Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon ( Letitia Dean ), Stacey ( Lacey Turner ) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) faced with a dead body.

EastEnders fans have been left in tears as this year's special Christmas episode appeared to confirm Lola Pearce's death in a flashforward clue on Monday. Only recently, Lola was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme after suffering with a seizure and has recently started undergoing radiotherapy appointments.

EastEnders fans think they have figured out who is killed in this year's special Christmas episode after a flashforward clue on Monday showed a dead body. In a BBC One soap first, fans were shown a 2023 flashforward scene on Monday of six of Walford’s much loved matriarchs, Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon ( Letitia Dean ), Stacey ( Lacey Turner ) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) faced with a dead body.

Gillian Taylforth) is set to support Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in upcoming EastEnders scenes that will see her cruelly reminded of her ordeal at the hands of Dean Wicks. Linda is set to discover that Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) has been staying with her son Dean, despite knowing the torment he put Linda through after raping her in 2014.

Bill Treacher, who is best known for playing Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92.

Lorraine Stanley looked worlds apart from her on-screen EastEnders character as she dressed to impress for the 2022 Inside Soap Awards. Lorraine’s character Karen Taylor is known for taking much less pride in her appearance, as she’s often seen with her hair tied up on a scruffy bun on top of her head and with little to no makeup. Lorraine pulled out all the stops for the awards however, and wore her gorgeous blonde tresses down and straight.The soap star sported a V-neck midi dress with bold purple, green, yellow and black prints, with the sleeves having delicate bejewelled detailing.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.

EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton's funeral on Wednesday. The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot's final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April. Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.

EastEnders fans praised the BBC One soap on Monday as it made a "touching" tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after she died aged 96 on the 8 September. At the start of the episode before the opening credits in a last-minute scene added, Linda Carter, Denise Fox and Kathy Beale gathered around a picture of the monarch in the famous Old Vic pub, to discuss her "selfless" life of service.The trio discussed milestones including the Queen’s coronation in 1953 and her silver and platinum jubilees, the latter of which was described as "a classy way to say goodbye". In the scene, Linda, played by Kellie Bright, adjusted a picture of the Queen to which Denise (Diane Parish) said: "God bless her, she’s been there our whole lives.

EastEnders. The actor has played Ben on the BBC One soap for several years and welcomes the day that Ben and Callum ( Tony Clay ) get back together. The on-screen couple split during last week's episodes, despite Callum finally finding out about Ben's rape ordeal.

Eastenders legend Gillian Taylforth looked positively glowing as she stepped out with her twin grandchildren for the first time on a family outing this week.The 66 year old appeared ageless as she made an appearance with her baby grandchildren for their first day out with their grandma. Gillian was also joined by her two children Harrison and Jess, as they enjoyed al fresco drinks at an eating establishment. The Eastenders star looked worlds away from her character Kathy Beale on the BBC soap, as she dressed up glamorously for the outing in a black and white printed summer dress.

EastEnders have paid a special tribute to June Brown's iconic Dot Cotton on the anniversary of her character's first appearance on the BBC One soap. In a touching scene, Natalie Cassidy's Sonia Fowler and Gillian Taylforth's Kathy Beale recreated the scene as a nod to Dot, who made her first appearance on the show on July 4, 1985 – 37 years ago.

This week on EastEnders sees relationships put to the test as a day out for mother and daughter Nancy (Maddy Hill) and Linda (Kellie Bright) ends in disaster. After a huge argument, their car breaks down and Nancy storms off back to Albert Square and when scheming Janine (Charlie Brooks) discovers what’s happened, she heads off to find Linda. Realising Linda is now drunk, Janine gets the car going and sets off to drive them home.

Actor Max Bowden faced one of his toughest challenges yet when it came to filming next week's episodes of EastEnders. After a fallout with Callum, Ben returns to his wild ways. But his flirting ends in a shocking rape ordeal as Lewis Butler won't take 'No' for an answer when Ben has a change of heart about sleeping with the Walford newcomer.

She's a self-made millionaire and celebrity agent who has worked with some of the UK's top soap stars. But in 2011 Stockport-born Melanie was driven by tragedies into making a career change.

Tributes have flooded in for EastEnders icon June Brown who died aged 95 on Sunday 3 April. BBC soap EastEnders confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE sadly passed away last night. "There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.

It’s not every day that Royalty steps foot in EastEnders’ Albert Square, but that all changed this week when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Walford.The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. Whilst there, the couple also watched as a special street party involving the residents was filmed to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, which takes place in June.There were also plenty of other memorable moments - from Charles, 73, handing his coat to EastEnders’ actress Letitia Dean, who stars as Sharon Watts, to Camilla, 74, fangirling over Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, aka Frankie Lewis.

There’s a treat in store for TV viewers who have fond memories of classic 80s cop drama Dempsey and Makepeace, with the news that Glynis Barber is joining Hollyoaks. And she’s going to the other extreme this time, playing an enigmatic gangster named Norma. But of course Glynis, who went on to play Ronnie and Roxy’s mum Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders and DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, is just the latest in a long list of feisty screen sirens to stride into Chester’s most famous village.

There isn’t much actor and comedian Brian Conley hasn’t turned his hand to during a career spanning almost 50 years. From stand-up, panto and landing his own TV show to a stint on Strictly Come Dancing and his eight Royal Variety Performance appearances, the 60 year old has done it all.Then, during a lockdown-imposed hiatus, EastEnders came knocking and Brian joined the BBC One soap’s cast this year as Sonia Fowler’s long-lost father Terry Cant – who viewers have now discovered is a conman.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK!'s finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars.

They don't call Lesley Reynolds the Queen Of Harley Street for nothing. She's co-founder of London’s top celebrity skincare clinic, looking after a client list that includes Melinda Messenger, Claire Sweeney, Sheridan Smith, Andrea McLean, Gillian Taylforth, Sam Womak, Linda Barker, Gaynor Faye and Beverley Callard.

EastEnders stars Jessie Wallace and the late Dame Barbara Windsor reportedly got into a vicious row off camera on set of the popular soap opera.TV agent Melani Blake said Jessie, 49, and Barbara, who sadly died last year after a battle with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83, fought on the Queen Victoria set and "went at it like cats".

Top showbiz agent Terry Mills has lost his battle against coronavirus, his actor friend Max Bowden has confirmed. The EastEnders star paid tribute to his friend, who helped the careers of many of the show's stars.Terry passed away in Mexico after being placed in a medically induced coma after contracting Covid-19.

TV stars are backing top agent Terry Mills to win his Covid battle after being struck down with the killer bug. He is fighting for his life in a Mexican hospital after falling ill while away on a business trip.Terry is battling at Playa Med Hospital in Cancun – but the costs of medical care are "astronomical", his family say.

Fans of EastEnders were left gobsmacked on Friday, when Kathy Beale's dating app profile was shown on screen. The famed Albert Square icon is still as stunning as she was when she first burst on to our screens back in 1995, and it looks as if she hasn’t aged a day.

When actors secure a role on a popular soap it can be their career made, with many choosing to stay loyal to their chosen programme for decades to come. And of course as soap fans we love to see our favourites and get lost in their colourful onscreen daily lives on the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

BBC has been airing Secrets From The Square which sees Stacey Dooley sit down each week in Ian Beale’s restaurant, with two different members of the cast as they look back at their time on the show. Next week it will be Adam's turn to dish the dirt on his time on the square and will be joined by on-screen mum Gillian Taylforth.A first-look clip was shared on Tuesday's This Morning by queen of soaps Sharon Marshall.

Gillian Taylforth has reportedly called off her wedding to convicted drug baron boyfriend Dave Fairbairn.The 64 year old, who plays Kathy Beale on BBC's EastEnders, split from Dave after the couple had a "string of disagreements". A source close to the actress explained that the couple's six year relationship was simply not working out as she told The Sun: "It’s a great shame after all this time together but it just wasn’t working out.