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SOAP actress Martine Brown appeared on Emmerdale last night as the mysterious character, Joy. But as she went on a date with Mary, viewers couldn't help but notice something extremely familiar about her face.

EASTENDERS legend Anita Dobson is set to make her acting comeback as she joins another BBC show. The star is best known her role as Angie Watts in the London based serial drama. The BBC has announced that Anita, 73, has joined the cast of Doctor Who in a new mystery role.

ONLY Fools and Horses favourite Patrick Murray says his recent cancer op saved his life – and one of his greatest wishes now is to revive the sitcom with co-star Sir David Jason. The actor, who played Mickey Pearce in the BBC1 classic, thanked Professor Nigel Heaton — the surgeon of footballer George Best — for removing half his liver, which contained a tumour. He now hopes he’ll be declared cancer-free at his next scan, leaving him clear to work with Sir David, who last year said he would be up for playing Del Boy one last time.

THE Apprentice star Lee McQueen looks very different 15 years after winning the BBC One show. The entrepreneur and winner of series four of the business reality programme stunned fans with his handsome good looks in recent snaps. Lee showcased his noticeably bushy beard, looking very different to his clean-shaven appearance on the hit show over a decade ago.

EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy posed with her rarely-seen fiancé Marc Humphries who also works on the show. The actress - who plays Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap - shared a candid photo next to cameraman Marc.  The soap legend, 39, took their daughters Eliza and Joanie out for dinner but the grown-ups looked like they were having more fun.

GIRLS Aloud score another hit after raising £1million for charity in the name of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Sarah, who achieved 21 top ten singles including four No1’s with the group, died aged 39 last September following a breast cancer diagnosis.

PROFESSOR Green has opened up about the challenges of parenthood but said that hasn't stopped him from wanting a second child. The 39-year-old rapper and mental health activist – real name Stephen Manderson – welcomed Slimane in March 2021 with actress fiancée Karima McAdams.

A HOST of The One Show has revealed how he made a major blunger when he called Kate Middleton she was "fit". Radio presenter Roman Kemp opened up about meeting the Princess of Wales at a party in Buckingham Palace on Loose Women this week.

X FACTOR star Luke Friend has been seen looking totally different after cutting off his long hair and starting a new career. The singer-songwriter has swapped his signature dreadlocks for a more chic brunette style after becoming an actor. Luke, 26, rose to fame on the 2013 series of the X Factor finishing third and duetting with Ellie Goulding in the final.

AMANDA Holden and Ashley Roberts have officially begun their countdown to Christmas with Nutcracker outfits. The radio personalities took to social media to show off their festive spirit to their millions of fans online. Taking to Instagram Amanda, 51, posted a snap of the duo posing in the radio studio alongside the third member of their team, Jamie Theakston.

CORONATION Street’s Katherine Kelly has found love again — two years after her marriage break-up. The actress is dating Tony Pitts, who played bent copper DCS Lester Hargreaves in hit BBC drama Line of Duty. Pals said the pair, who have been together for a number of months, were smitten and had met each other’s families.

KYM Marsh has updated fans on her return to Strictly after a "tough and scary week". The former Coronation Street star was forced out of the competition this weekend after catching Covid. Kym, 46, was also terrified for her dad who was rushed into hospital.

DOCTOR Who's new companion was announced on Children In Need as she stepped out of the iconic Tardis.  Ex Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson, 18, will take on the coveted role next year alongside the 15th doctor played by Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa. Excited Millie, who played Kelly Neelan in ITV soap Corrie, told Children In Need presenters Mel Giedroyc and Jason Manford: "It's insane.

CELEBRITY Gogglebox's Roman Kemp teased that he and his famous dad Martin will be returning for another series. Roman - who has teamed up with Uber Eats to create Mindful Mouthful, a mindfulness audio guide which aims to get people in a serene state before they sit down to eat - has teased that they will be back for the upcoming series.

A WINNER of TV’s The Apprentice has sold the business he set up with Lord Alan Sugar for an estimated £10million. Mark Wright won the £250,000 partnership on the BBC show in 2014. He and the peer founded digital marketing agency Climb Online and grew it to 130 staff.

ANT McPartlin has revealed a new tattoo while filming I'm A Celebrity in Australia. The 47-year-old star posed for snaps alongside Declan Donnelly on set. Wearing a black and white dog tooth shirt with short sleeves, the TV presenter lifted his right arm to show off the tribute to Beatles legend John Lennon.

CHARLOTTE Crosby has finally given fans a little glimpse at her baby daughter's nursery after giving birth. The Geordie Shore star shared a peek of the room, which is not yet finished.

MATT Hancock may be hogging the headlines right now but Boy George will be the one to watch on I’m A Celebrity – and I sincerely hope he wins. He is funnier than anyone else in the jungle this year, he’s bitchier, he probably has the biggest balls and his acid tongue has transformed him into a national treasure. And let’s face it, he’s a much better diplomat than Mr Hancock.

THE Crown has ignored heartfelt pleas from Prince William not to exploit the notorious Panorama interview with his mum — and has even put made-up quotes in her mouth. The Netflix drama, due to air next week, has TWO episodes building up to the 1995 BBC bombshell and its aftermath. A young William is shown watching the interview, and being asked by a teacher if he is all right.

LOVE Island star Paige Thorne has claimed ex-boyfriend Adam Collard ignored her texts after the pair broke up. The 25-year-old star recently split with the online fitness coach after videos emerged of Adam Collard on a night out with his arms around another woman. Adam, 26, headed to Bali shortly after and stopped responding to her texts.

COUNTRYFILE star Charlotte Smith has revealed the joy and relief she felt at discovering she didn't have a life-limiting lung condition after being misdiagnosed. The nature enthusiast, 58, spent years believing she had the very rare disease lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) after being diagnosed 12 years ago. The average survival of people with LAM - which is a cystic lung disease that primarily affects women - is between 20 and 30 years with the right management, but many sufferers require lung transplants after 10 years.

FRIENDS superstar Matthew Perry has told about his extraordinary love life for the first time and revealed his flings with some of the world’s most beautiful ladies. He secretly dated Julia Roberts after she bombarded him with flirty messages, enjoyed a raunchy tryst with Gwyneth Paltrow in a cupboard and had such a crush on Jennifer Aniston it led to awkward scenes while filming the US sitcom. Now 53, Matthew says his life changed for ever when he was cast as wisecracking Chandler Bing.

THE Chase viewers were left flabbergasted after the names of two legendary supermodels appeared on the show - but not all was what it seemed. Hundreds have been brave enough to walk onto the set to test out their quizzing skills against the Chasers - even well-known celebrities.

HOLLYOAKS star Anna Shaffer and Scarlett Bowman have reunited 11 years after their bitter on-screen feud at a swanky art event. The TV stars were seen cuddling up to one another at an art fair last week as they were all smiles for the reunion photograph. Scarlett, 36, who is best known for playing Maddie Morrison on Hollyoaks, was joined by her former co-star Anna, 30 - who played on-screen rival Ruby Button.

CANDICE Swanepoel looks uniformly lovely in a loose shirt and bikini bottoms. The 33-year-old South African is modelling a new eco-range from Tropic of C.

CORONATION Street star Millie Gibson was caught swearing live on TV after her co-star won a National Television Award. The actress - who plays Kelly Neelan on the ITV soap - was thrilled for actor Paddy Bever after he bagged the Rising Star gong on Thursday night. The young actor who is famed for playing wayward Max Turner on the cobbles was clearly stunned to have won the award.

ANNEKA Rice finally found a challenge she couldn't do as she made an awkward blunder at the National Television Awards. The legendary TV star was tasked by ceremony host Joel Dommett with making it to the stage and presenting an award in just three minutes.

COLEEN Nolan took a cheeky swipe at Loose Women while live on today's show. The presenter, 57, made a dig about the ITV programme's viewing figures - despite being one of its main presenters. But it appeared to all be in good jest, as Coleen laughed off the comment during a conversation about flirting.

SIR Ringo Starr has tested positive for Covid, forcing the cancellation of more shows on his North American tour. The 82-year-old former Beatles drummer fell ill at the weekend, postponing gigs in the US with his All-Starr band.

THE MASKED Dancer fans are convinced that Candlestick is a very famous fitness star after spotting major "clue". After the masked celebrity performed on Saturday night, viewers rushed to social media to say who they think is behind the mask. Viewers think the waxy character could well be The Body Coach star Joe Wicks, with one person writing: "Candlestick = Joe Wicks? #TheMaskedDancer" Another pointed out: "Candle stick is Joe Wicks.

GLEE star Heather Morris dropped a major hint that she could be Scissors on The Masked Dancer. After spotting a series of clues, fans of the ITV show say they're convinced the actress is behind the mask.

CHLOE Madeley revealed her baby's gender neutral name on Loose Women today as she introduced the one-month-old to viewers. Richard Madeley's fitness trainer daughter appeared on the ITV show earlier with her daughter Bodhi and admitted: "Everyone thinks it's a boy's name...

LOOSE Women's Brenda Edwards choked back the tears as she read out a hugely touching letter sent by King Charles following the passing of her son Jamal. The ITV presenter, 53, is still grieving the loss of her music mogul and entrepreneur son, who died in February at the age of 31.

LOVE Island's Ollie Williams was barely recognisable as he attended King Charles III ascension ceremony on Saturday. The TV star looked a far cry from the fresh-faced chap who appeared on the show in 2019 in a photograph taken inside Buckingham Palace. Ollie posed in a chair beneath a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II as he reflected on the past few days and Charles becoming King.

AMANDA Holden was back at Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, joined thousands of mourners at the historic location to lay a single pink rose in memory of the late monarch. Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96 on Thursday, with her family by her side.

DANIEL Craig has paid tribute to "incomparable" Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96. The Queen stole the show in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, where Daniel — as James Bond — was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace to escort the monarch into a chopper.