Soap icon moves to EastEnders after quitting TV rival

The Love Island villa is set to be rocked by the entrance of a brand new bombshell on Wednesday night's show. Despite only kicking off on Monday, 3 June, there have already been plenty of twists and turns on the show, with the arrival of TOWIE's Joey Essex, leading to Sam Taylor being dumped after just 24 hours. Model and VIP host Uma Jammeh, aged 23, is set to enter the villa on Wednesday, 5 June, bringing the male islanders a new choice of girl.

EastEnders star Michael Greco has welcomed a baby boy and gave a nod to his soap days by revealing his name.The actor, 53, has become a dad again after his partner Helen Harris gave birth to their little bundle of joy. He announced the couple were expecting their second child at the end of 2023.The former Beppe Di Marco star told fans he was "truly grateful" to have another child, as he shared adorable snaps of his baby.

Big Brother legend Chanelle Hayes was a hit with viewers and catapulted into fame after taking part in the 2007, and successfully continued her career into fame. However, 17 years later, the 36-year-old has decided to quit fame and decided to retrain as a nurse.The former reality star is already thriving in her new career, as she has told fans that she’s secured her first job for after she graduates.

Amazon Prime Video has removed a film from its library after receiving one Ofcom complaint.Filipino film Pamasahe, which was released in 2022, was found to be in breach of the regulator’s code, with the removal coming after the recent passing of the Media Bill in the UK’s House of Lords.The new law means streamers must be regulated the same as traditional broadcasters in Britain in areas such as harmful content.According to Deadline, one person complained to Ofcom after initially writing to Amazon about a scene in Pamasahe that “concerned about the inclusion of a baby in scenes depicting sexual activity between adults”.After reportedly receiving no response – and then an unsatisfactory response from the streamer – they contacted the regulator, who in turn then contacted the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).They advised that “the sequence…contains a frame that would contravene the Protection of Children Act 1978….on the basis that it shows a child in the same frame as sexual activity”. After the BBFC contacted Amazon, the film was removed.The streamer said in response that it believed that it had “robust, complete and effective” checking measures in place, evidenced by “over a decade of content distribution under the supervision of Ofcom without any prior formal investigations from Ofcom.”They added: “These sorts of content policies are nuanced and we regularly evaluate where we can make improvements.”Pamasahe follows the story of “a penniless mother, with her infant child” who “takes on a journey by land and sea to find her husband in Manila”.

EastEnders enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation that Mick Carter might be making a dramatic return to Albert Square after Danny Dyer was spotted in a cosy selfie with on-screen wife Kellie Bright. Danny, 46, famously exited the soap over the festive season in 2022 when his character Mick Carter tragically disappeared at sea.The incident occurred after a tense confrontation involving Janine Butcher (played by Charlie Brooks) and Linda Carter, leading Mick to heroically dive into the waves to save the two women. However, he vanished beneath the surf and hasn't been seen since.

Meghan Markle "wanted to be a superstar" after stepping back from Royal duties with Prince Harry, a Royal expert has claimed.The Sussexes bid farewell to their Royal roles in 2020 and relocated to the United States. Despite their stated desire for privacy, one expert suggests that the former Suits actress was actually seeking more time in the spotlight.

“From Berkshire to Buckingham” newsletter.“Looking back to Megxit, Harry was not just the grandson of the Queen, the same relationship all his cousins had to the sovereign, he was the son of the future King.”Barr added that the mom of two was much more open to a life in the limelight, despite suggesting otherwise.What’s more, the royal expert noted that the idea of the Sussexes being “half in, half out” with their royal duties simply wouldn’t have been feasible.“William and Harry were — from birth — preeminent royals, while their cousins, although celebrated, surely, began as secondary royals and only continued to fade as the years went by.”“Harry seems so bitter about being the spare, but he has always been quite senior to his cousins, and treated accordingly,” she added.Elsewhere, Barr said that Prince Harry and Meghan’s situation is different to that of other royals, including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who don’t have lucrative deals and partnerships in the pipeline.“Meghan wanted to take her HRH and her title and be a superstar in her own sphere on the international stage,” Barr noted, adding that this would be “wholly separate from the control of the Crown.”After teasing several “exciting” projects since signing with WME last year, Markle has recently announced the impending launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.While products from her new brand are not available for purchase yet, Markle sent out jars of strawberry jam to an exclusive group of celebs last month.The former actress shipped out lemon-filled gift baskets containing fresh fruit jam to 50 of her friends, many of them being high-profile figures.It was reported that she could be looking to make a whopping seven-figure sum within

Remi Bader put in the hard work in the gym for months and is ready to show off her total fitness transformation to her fans!

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty is preparing to leave the BBC soap that she’s starred in for 16 years. Shona plays Whitney Dean and will very soon be bowing out after her disastrous wedding. Whitney was all set to marry her boyfriend, and father of her newborn baby, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) when Britney revealed he’d cheated on her with best mate Lauren Branning (Jacquline Jossa).

One of Loose Women's biggest-ever stars returned to the show today, four years after her departure - and announced she was coming back. Andrea McLean, 54, left viewers stunned when she made a big comeback to the ITV show, teasing that she is set to return as one of the permanent hosts later this year.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney is set to take a brief hiatus from the Weatherfield drama as she embarks on an exciting new role in Channel 5's gripping murder-mystery series, The Good Ship Murder. The star, known for her portrayal of Cassie Plummer, will be absent from the soap for approximately one week to join former Corrie stars Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward in the sun-drenched series brimming with suspense and dark twists.The show is gearing up for its return with even more thrilling storylines, featuring the dynamic duo of Shayne's character, the cabaret singer turned sleuth Jack Grayling, and Catherine's ambitious First Officer Kate Woods.

Emmerdale viewers were left gobsmacked on Monday, 20 May, as they spotted a familiar face from EastEnders making an appearance on the popular ITV soap. In a surprising soap crossover, fans were distracted during Monday's episode as new dad Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) struggled to park at the hospital to visit his baby son, Evan, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Despite his efforts, Billy couldn't get the parking machine to accept his money.

EastEnders star Michelle Gayle barely seems to have aged a day, despite appearing in the popular BBC One soap an incredible three decades ago. London-born actress Michelle famously portrayed Hattie Tavernier from 1990 to 1993 and is now 53 years old.The Taverniers were a landmark family in EastEnders as they were the first collective black family to join the soap at the same time.

Two BBC actresses showed off their new look for an EastEnders episode - looking completely different to their characters' usual attire. Shona McGarty and Jacqueline Jossa posted a picture of themselves clad in black and white outfits and wigs that made the pair of them almost unrecognisable.Their fancy dress was part of an EastEnders episode for Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson’s (James Farrar) joint stag and hen - aka ‘sten’ - do.

Bobby Brazier is set to return to Albert Square after seven months off in the coming weeks, but before that, he's bagged a brand new spin-off series of EastEnders.The actor, who plays Freddie Slater but took time off to star in Strictly Come Dancing and its subsequent live tour, will come back to the soap alongside Laila Morse, who plays Mo Harris, Freddie's great-grandmother. But showing the pair's antics while away from Walford, a new digital-only spin off series is set to be released on social media, titled 'The Point of Mo Return'.The series is said to show "Freddie’s close bond with Mo as he tests her patience with various pranks and social media challenges over the course of his stay".

James Farrar, the Greenwich-born actor who's best known for his role as heartthrob chef Zack Hudson on EastEnders, first made his mark in Albert Square in 2021. Over the past three years, the 37 year old has kept us all glued to our screens with a series of gripping storylines, including his character's HIV diagnosis and the devastating loss of baby peach. Initially introduced as Sharon Watt's brother, James has had us hooked with Zack's love life, involving characters like Nancy Carter, Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

EastEnders' Whitney went into labour during Thursday's episode - but got a nasty shock when she arrived at the hospital to see a face from her past. After being locked in a truck with Lauren, Whitney - played by Shona McGarty - soon went into labour and eventually made it to hospital. However, she wasn't too happy that learn that delivering her baby would be Nurse Lynsey - the midwife who delivered Peach, the baby she was forced to abort and give birth to after she was diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome.

Zayn Malik is reportedly keen on a One Direction reunion, a whole decade after his departure from the chart-topping boyband.The 31 year old singer left fans gobsmacked when he decided to leave One Direction and pursue a solo career. After years of keeping a low profile, it seems Zayn is eager to reconnect with former bandmates Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Sources claim that Zayn is seeking "forgiveness and friendship" after their shared journey to stardom, which began on The X Factor in 2010.

Chloe Madeley has spoken out about the latest changes following her split from ex-husband James Haskell last year. The personal trainer and TV star confirmed the end of her marriage back in October.

Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne, who is a legend on the cobbles, has bagged his first major role since his departure last year. Fans of the soap were left teary-eyed over Christmas when Peter Barlow, portrayed by Chris, 56, bid farewell to Weatherfield and his wife Carla Connor.The character Peter had been grappling with the sudden death of Stephen Reid, whom he accidentally ran over with his taxi in fear that Stephen was going to harm Jenny Connor.