Phillip Schofield resigns from ITV and British Soap Awards after affair confession

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, famed for her role as Kat Slater on the BBC soap, looked stunning as she attended the 2023 British Soap Awards in a gorgeous strapless black lace gown alongside her co-stars on Saturday night.

The hottest night in the British soap calendar hit our screens on Tuesday night, as the 2023 edition of The British Soap Awards once again returned to ITV. The star-studded event took place at The Lowry Theatre in Salford on Saturday evening, with some of the biggest names from EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Doctors all out in force as they hoped to scoop one of the awards on offer.

The Britsih Soap Awards brought a touch of glamour to a weeknight as fans of Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Doctors tuned in to see how the star-studded evening unfolded.

Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher showed off her new fringe hair transformation as she stunned on the red carpet at the 2023 British Soap Awards on Saturday. The 25 year old star, who is best-known for playing Nina Lucas in the ITV soap, looked gorgeous as she showed off her new look, with her blonde hair backcombed behind the fringe. She opted for bold red lipstick and fluttering black lashes, which went perfectly with her statement jewellery.

The stars of our favourite soaps are set to be celebrated as the British Soap Awards returns to screens. The casts of Hollyoaks, Doctors, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders dressed up to the nines and headed to The Lowry theatre at Salford Quays on Saturday night for the glitzy awards bash.

Jane McDonald oozed glamour as she stepped in to host the British Soap Awards and proved she was more than ready for the role. The TV icon, 60, stepped in at the last minute to replace former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield as host for the British Soap Awards 2023 after he stepped down from ITV.  The lavish soiree on Saturday evening saw soap stars from Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Hollyoaks and Doctors glam up to celebrate the best and brightest talent from the past year.

Jessie Wallace stood out from the crowd at The British Soap Awards 2023 on Saturday night in a black dress. The Eastenders actress, 51, opted for a simple cut lace gown, which gathered in ruffles and fell away from her shoulders with a plunging neckline. Jessie added a leather corset belt with white button detailing, which synched in at the waist, as she stepped out at The Lowry in Manchester.

This Morning's soap expert, Sharon Marshall, had a chaotic journey to The British Soap Awards 2023 after her taxi's engine "exploded" and she was left pushing the car in her ballgown. It's not all glamour for TV stars as Sharon, 51, found out on Saturday night when she attempted to get to the lavish soiree being held at The Lowry in Manchester to celebrate the best and brightest talent of the soap world. While en route to the ceremony in Salford, Sharon experienced an unexpected delay.

The British Soap Awards 2023 kicked off today (3 June) at the Lowry theatre in Manchester where Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan wowed with a major long hair transformation.This year’s iteration of the annual awards show is being hosted by former Loose Women presenter Jane McDonald, who stepped in at the last minute to take over presenting duties following the departure of Phillip Schofield from ITV in the wake of his affair scandal. Charlotte, who is known for playing Daisy Midgeley on the hit ITV soap, looked stunning and brought a pop of colour to the red carpet in her stylish strapless pink maxi dress.

Soap stars turned out on the red carpet this evening in their glamorous attire for The British Soap Awards.

Jane McDonald has been seen ahead of the 2023 British Soap Awards on Saturday 3 June after replacing Phillip Schofield as host. It was announced last week that Jane, 60, would be stepping into the former This Morning presenter's, 61, shoes after his axe from ITV.

Former Loose Women panelist Jane McDonald has been busy in rehearsals as she gets set to host the British Soap Awards this evening.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield sat down for an interview where he said he had been “vaping a lot” and drinking Southern Comfort whiskey since admitting to his affair with a younger male colleague at ITV. On Friday last week, Phillip admitted to having a romance with a “much younger” male runner on This Morning while he was still married to his ex-wife, Stephanie. He admitted that the "on-off consensual relationship" happened but said it was "not wise but not illegal".

Jane McDonald has broken her silence after being announced as Phillip Schofield's replacement at the British Soap Awards.

Jane McDonald has spoken of her 'excitement' after being announced as this year's host of the British Soap Awards. It comes as the singer and TV presenter has been chosen to replace regular ceremony host Philip Schofield - following his affair confession last week.

Phillip Schofield has been spotted and photographed for the first time following his bombshell affair revelations.

Schofield resigned from This Morning and stepped down from hosting the ceremony following a row over his extramarital affair with a younger male colleague. The presenter has also quit ITV altogether.

Following Phillip Schofield's axe from ITV, soap fans were left wondering who will be hosting the British Soap Awards. It has now been revealed that TV presenter and singer Jane McDonald will be stepping into the former This Morning presenter's shoes, to host the awards ceremony, according to The Sun.

Phillip Schofield will no longer be hosting the British Soap Awards after admitting to having an affair with a younger ITV colleague, but who will replace him to present the glittering event?

Phillip Schofield quit ITV and admitted having an affair with a younger colleague, after earlier stepping down from This Morning.The presenter, 61, faced a number of controversies before leaving the ITV talk show on May 20 after more than 20 years. Headlines reported on a rift with long-time co-host Holly Willoughby, his brother’s sex abuse trial and the furore over his visit to the late Queen’s lying in state.