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Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has hinted at her exit from the long-running soap after posting a video about "missing this place" ahead of her Dancing on Ice debut this weekend.

When actress Roxy Shahidi signed up to appear on ITVBe’s fly-on-the-wall documentary series Drama Queens, she was looking forward to taking on an exciting new project away from her day job on Emmerdale. But as the first episode of the show aired earlier this month, she admits she was suddenly overcome with nerves.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has opened up about why her husband and six year old daughter won't be appearing on ITVBe's brand new documentary series, Drama Queens.The actress, who was excited to take on a new project away from the soap, confessed she was suddenly filled with nerves when the first episode aired earlier this month. The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of the nation's favourite soap stars as they balance work and personal life.

Ex-Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, 23, has addressed her future on the show during an episode of Drama Queens. On the ITVBe reality series that follows the lives of soap actresses, Ellie was chatting with fellow Corrie star Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt).The pair were together at an event held by Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster) for a launch of part of her business Oh So B, and were joined by Corrie legends including Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster). Ellie left Coronation Street after 12 years of playing Faye Windass.

Roxy Shahidi opened up about her dad’s death in the episode of Drama Queens that aired on Wednesday, April 17.The actress was filmed attending Dancing on Ice rehearsals - which she competed in at the beginning of the year. And as she spoke to the cameras during the reality series, Roxy revealed her dad was the reason why she decided to go on the show. She said: “For me, Dancing on Ice was a big thing.

She’s a talented actress with an adoring boyfriend, a gorgeous son and a beautiful home. But there’s just one thing missing from Lucy Fallon’s life – a wedding.The Coronation Street star, 28, is mum to 14-month-old Sonny with partner Ryan Ledson, 26, who she has been dating since 2021. But Ryan still hasn’t popped the question, even though Lucy’s made no secret of her desire to marry him.

Coronation Street fans have made the same demand about Brooke Vincent after she appeared on a new reality show. Drama Queens, which debuted on ITVBe on Wednesday night (April 10).

Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster on Coronation Street, will be providing us with a closer glimpse inside her life away from the world of soaps.The actress was on the ITV soap for over ten years before welcoming her two sons and getting engaged to her footballer fiancé. A new ITV reality series, Drama Queens will delve into the lives of nine soap stars from Manchester and the North West, beyond the scripts and on-screen drama.

The lives of nine soap stars will be explored in a new reality series on ITVBe. Drama Queens, which launches this week, is based in Manchester and the North West and follows the lives of female actresses from Britain's biggest soap operas.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has shared an admission about her new marriage as she prepares for move away from the ITV soap. The actress has opened up her home life to the cameras for the first time in the new ITVBe reality series Drama Queens.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh confessed on Lorraine that since tying the knot with her actor husband, Toby-Alexander Smith, she’s “barely seen him”. While chatting to Christine Lampard who was standing in for Lorraine Kelly, Amy revealed that she finds it “hard” to spend time with her family thanks to her busy schedule. “We do still feel like newlyweds,” Amy confessed.

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Metcalfe, revealed her biggest worry about filming alongside her EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith for their new reality soap series, Drama Queens. The 37 year old Emmerdale favourite is part of the star-studded cast for the series, which also features Rita Simons, Ellie Leach, Brooke Vincent, Jamelia, Jorgie Porter, Laura Norton, Lucy Fallon and Roxy Shahidi. Exploring the personal lives of our beloved soap stars, Drama Queens will premiere on Wednesday 10 April at 9pm with eight episodes in total As part of the show, Amy will be giving fans a sneak peek into her domestic life with Toby and their little daughter Bonnie.

Jorgie Porter adores being on camera so she embraced filming her new series Drama Queens – until she realised she was ovulating and a TV crew were in her bedroom.The Hollyoaks star has signed up for ITVBe’s new reality show alongside her soap star pals Ellie Leach, Lucy Fallon, Rita Simons, Laura Norton, Roxy Shahidi, Jamelia, Brooke Vincent and Amy Walsh.They’ll all be sharing their lives on and off camera. Jorgie, 36, who plays Theresa McQueen in Hollyoaks, welcomed son Forest in November 2022 with fiancé Oliver Piotrowski. Now she wants to start trying for a second child – just as soon as she can get a moment alone with Oliver.

Lucy Mecklenburgh was left fighting tears after seeing her fiance Ryan Thomas fall twice during his latest performance on Dancing on Ice. The actor returned to the ice for the latest instalment of the ITV skating competition on Sunday night (February 11) which happened to be Musicals Week.

Dancing on Ice fans were left complaining about the end of the latest show after two celebrities were axed from the competition. The 'greatest show on ice' returned to ITV on Sunday night (February 11) with the remaining couples taking to the rink for Musicals Week.

Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi and comedian Lou Sanders have been eliminated from Dancing On Ice as the axe was swung twice during musicals week.

Dancing on Ice returned on Sunday night (February 11) with its much-loved musicals week. Nine celebrities remained in the ITV skating competition, performing hits from the stage in a bid to impress the judges.

Roxy Shahidi, known for her role as Leyla Harding in Emmerdale, has revealed she's using "special protection" during Dancing On Ice training. The soap star, 40, has been doing well in the competition, scoring mid-range on the leaderboard with her pro skater Sylvain Longchambon. But to help her improve even more, she's shared that she's invested in some padded knickers.The actress revealed to The Sun: "I got myself a pair of padded knickers so I could push myself on the ice, fall on my bum and be less scared of breaking things.

A body language expert has revealed who they think will be evicted next on Dancing On Ice. After analysing this weekend's show, on behalf of Betfair Slingo, body language expert Darren Stanton revealed that Lou Sanders and partner Brendyn will be leaving. While it didn't look good for the comedian, who found herself in the skate off last week, it's a "promising time" for Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer.

ITV's Dancing on Ice is really heating up now as six of the nine remaining contestants in the competition are now in single-figure prices with bookmakers to win the show.

Holly Willoughby was forced to issue an apology during the latest live broadcast of Dancing on Ice following a sweary slip-up. The presenter looked as glamourous as ever as she appeared rinkside for week three of the ITV skating competition.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has swapped scripts for skates as she competes on this year's Dancing On Ice and will no doubt be supported by her TV star husband. The actress, 40, who has played the role of Leyla Harding on Emmerdale since 2008, originally signed up six years ago before realising she was pregnant with her daughter, now five. She welcomed her first child in 2018 with her husband Arsher Ali who is best known for his role on the BBC series Line of Duty.

Oti Mabuse has once again left her fans and followers with their jaws on the floor thanks to her sensational appearance on Dancing on Ice. The former Strictly Come Dancing star was back on the ice panel on Sunday night (January 21) with the latest bunch of celebrities making their debut.

Dancing on Ice fans have jumped to the defence of one of the show's professional skaters following her first performance of the series. The hit ITV skating competition returned to screens on Sunday night (January 21) for week two.

A group of celebrities will be getting their skates on as Dancing on Ice returns to our TV screens on ITV for a sixteenth series. Twelve famous faces will team up with a professional partner to perfect and show off their dancing and skating skills.

Matthew Wolfenden has given a sober warning about Dancing On Ice to one of his former Emmerdale co-stars who is taking on the challenge this year. Roxy Shahidi, who plays Leyla Harding in the ITV soap, is set to take to the ice this weekend, and has a close advisor on hand as Matthew, whose character David Metcalfe was in a relationship with Leyla in the Dales, won Dancing On Ice in 2012. Of course, Matthew has had some words of advice for his ex co-star, but Roxy, 40, admitted he painted a tough picture of what the coming weeks could look like.

The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi, 40, and S Club 7 ’s Hannah Spearritt, 42, almost appeared on the show before - but pulled out after falling pregnant.The stars both auditioned to join the line up before discovering they were to become mothers for the first time. “I auditioned years ago but about two weeks after that, I found out I was pregnant,” says mum-of-one Roxy. “And this happened to Hannah, too.” Hannah adds, “I auditioned five years ago and the same as Roxy, things were looking good and then I found out I was pregnant with my first child, so I couldn’t do it.” Roxy and her actor husband, Arsher Ali, welcomed their daughter in 2018, but Roxy reveals she wishes she had taken part in Dancing On Ice before becoming a mother.

Ryan Thomas was quick to spot a major This Morning blunder after appearing on the show. The actor was on the ITV daytime programme on Tuesday (January 9) to chat about his upcoming Dancing on Ice debut.

There could be an awkward run-in for former Emmerdale couple Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb when Dancing On Ice returns this week. Roxy Shahidi, who plays Leyla Harding on Emmerdale, is one of the celebrity stars taking part in Dancing On Ice this year. Ahead of the show's launch on Saturday, 14 January, Roxy revealed that many of her Emmerdale co-stars, past and present, including former couple Matthew, 43, who played David Metcalfe, and his ex-wife Charley Webb, 35, who portrayed Debbi Dingle, will be on hand to support her.

Ryan Thomas was left asking 'how' before he got distracted by a sweet message from his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh. The actor is currently preparing for his Dancing on Ice debut and the nerves appeared to be kicking in as his first official promo pictures were released.

Ryan Thomas has described being offered Dancing on Ice as 'fate' after a moment just before with his teenage daughter. The actor is one of the 12 celebrities that have signed up for the ITV skating competition this year.

Ryan Thomas has confessed to having a 'secret weapon' when it comes to competing in Dancing on Ice as he prepares for his debut performance. The actor has been calling a few of his former Coronation Street co-stars for some advice after signing up to the ITV skating competition.

She made her acting debut in Waterloo Road in 2023, but it seems Scarlett Thomas has more than one talent – as her famous dad Ryan Thomas has unveiled her incredible singing voice. Former Coronation Street star Ryan, 39, took to his Instagram Stories on New Year's Day to share a clip of his eldest child Scarlett, 15, who he shares with ex-girlfriend Tina O'Brien, as she sang in front of family and friends. The black and white clip showed actress Scarlett sitting on a window ledge as she and proud dad Ryan sang Part Of Your World by Jodi Benson together.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has spoken about feeling 'real appreciation' as she made a candid remark about her career. The actress joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Cassie Plummer and while also treading the cobbles, she's set to take to the ice.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi had a cheeky response when she was asked why she had signed up for the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice. The actress was talking as the ITV soap filmed festive proposal scenes in Leeds with none other than Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.