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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.

A former Emmerdale star looked miles away from his time on the ITV soap as he attended a premiere for Game of Thrones alongside his twin brother.The star was axed from Emmerdale in 2009 due to a criminal charge, but it seems he's come a long way in the past 15 years. Luke Tittensor rose to fame at the age of 13 when he joined Emmerdale as Daz Eden in 2003 - over 20 years ago! The baby-faced star became a favourite with fans for six years before his contract was terminated after a charge of grievous bodily harm was brought against him.

Emmerdale has signed a Waterloo Road star to join the soap and it could cause a stir for the Dingles in upcoming storylines. Actor Osian Morgan, who played bad boy Myles Massey in the BBC One school drama, will be switching soaps for a major role in the Yorkshire village.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has left fans fearing for her future on the show after a cryptic 'dark and heavy' post. In March, The Sun claimed that Hollyoaks bosses are planning a major shake-up, threatening to axe up to 20 cast members.The actress recently made Instagram waves by posting a posh selfie accompanied with a heartfelt message about feeling "dark and heavy".

EastEnders aired Ben Mitchell’s final episode on Thursday 28 March - and it was an emotional watch. Ben found himself under arrest after it transpired he had committed fraud in America - which all happened off-screen. Ben had travelled to the States in 2023 trying to find cancer treatment for Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) who at the time was dying of a brain tumour.There was no indication Ben had committed any crime before his arrest.The officer who put Ben in cuffs said: "There’s an international warrant out for you.

The episode of Death in Paradise that aired on Sunday 24 March saw DI Neville Parker sail into the Caribbean sunset with DS Florence Cassell seemingly leaving Saint Marie for good. Ralf Little has played the part of Neville for four years now, having joined the show in 2020. Neville arrived on the island hating the weather and slathering himself in sun cream.

Neil Morrissey and Fay Ripley are two of the national treasures of British television. From Line Of Duty to Cold Feet, Waterloo Road and Midsomer Murders, it is hard to find a drama that the pair have not appeared in. Surprisingly, though, they’ve never starred in a series together – until now, as they team up to play a husband and wife in Channel 5’s new treasure-hunting drama, Finders Keepers.

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.

Chris Coghill is probably best known for his role as Tony King in EastEnders, which he played between 2008 and 2009. The character was introduced as Bianca Butcher's partner, but Tony soon turned out to be a predatory paedophile who had been grooming his step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).The heartbreaking storyline was the catalyst for years of trouble and torment for Whitney, whose character was just 16 when Tony was sent to jail for his crimes. However, Whitney has had to revisit her triggering past as of late, due to her and partner Zack Hudson's journey to adopting a child.

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas has opened up on why he's decided to take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year, as the actor admitted he's keen to "get fit" again. Adam, 35, who is also known for starring on Emmerdale as the fan-favourite character Adam Barton, is sure to shoot to the top as one of the best-liked celebrities during this year's competition. Explaining that it's "one of those shows" he's want to do "as far back" as he can remember, Adam also said he's keen to learn something new and really "test" himself, as he hopefully tones up in the process.

She’s one of Britain’s best-loved actresses, so when Angela Griffin reveals that she suffers from imposter syndrome, we can barely believe our ears. Despite launching her career with a six-year stint as Coronation Street hairdresser Fiona Middleton and starring in dramas such as Cutting It and Holby City, Angela, 47, says she still has days when she suffers a crisis of confidence. “I’ve 100% got imposter syndrome, but I’m learning to fight it,” she admits as we chat over Zoom.

The BBC has recommissioned TV drama Waterloo Road for two further series.The TV show, which explores the lives of students at a state school in Greater Manchester, initially ran on the BBC between 2006 and 2015. Earlier in the year, the show returned with two new series and a cast ensemble that included Coronation Street stars Angela Griffin and Kym Marsh and Emmerdale’s Adam Thomas.The next two series of the show will each comprise eight hour-long episodes, with filming set to begin in Greater Manchester in the autumn.

Popular television show Waterloo Road is returning for another series. And the BBC has revealed there will be more than one series.

Emmerdale is set to welcome a new villain as Robert Beck returns to the soap in a completely different role.

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.

Fans will know him best for his recent role as deputy-headteacher, Joe Casey in BBC school drama Waterloo Road, but actor James Baxter has more than a few impressive acting credits under his belt. First shooting to fame in Emmerdale back in 2007, the young star quickly made a name for himself in the TV industry, as part of the Doland family in the long running ITV soap.

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.

Hattie Dynevor, the daughter of Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor and younger sister of Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, is reportedly joining the cast of the BBC school soap Waterloo Road. Hattie, 19, will reportedly be making her acting debut in the same show that helped launch her sister's acting career 14 years ago. Phoebe, now 27, joined the school drama in 2009 for its fifth season, where she portrayed troubled teen Siobhan Mailey.The actress has since gone on to star in the first season of the Netflix regency romance series Bridgerton as Daphne Bridgerton.

Contestant Reece Donnelly from hit TV show The Apprentice thinks he could teach business tycoon Alan Sugar some new patter.

A new cast member is joining EastEnders as a member of the Panesar family, it has been announced.