Soap stars who have returned to very normal day jobs – from firemen to teachers

Coronation Street actor Liam McCheyne, who plays young Dylan Wilson in the soap is to make a shock return to the programme tonight as part of a new relatable storyline. On Monday, 11 September, viewers will see the start of a school bullying storyline that sees three boys making fun of street resident Ruby Dobbs. Dylan, alongside Liam Connor and newbie, Mason are seen picking on Ruby, and that leads to Ruby's sister, Hope kicking off at them.The bullying storyline is not going to end there, as in the coming months Mason takes Dylan under his wing, and they set their sights on their next victim, in the form of Liam.

Soap lovebirds Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith have revealed they have tied the knot in a breathtaking ceremony surrounded by the stunning mountainous views of Montenegro.

A week after their wedding in the foothills of Montenegro’s towering mountains, Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith are still pinching themselves. Emmerdale actress Amy, 36, and her actor husband Toby, 32, are in a state of “pure bliss” as they chat to us over Zoom while on honeymoon in the beautiful Balkan country – with Amy’s mum Diane on hand to babysit their 20-month-old daughter Bonnie. “Moments for just the two of us are still few and far between,” says Amy, laughing.

Amy Walsh may have been pipped to this year’s Celebrity Masterchef trophy by finalist Wynne Evans, but the Emmerdale star certainly delighted fans with her delicious meals as she took on the BBC cookery challenge last week. While not a winner on the show, she still remains a winner in fans hearts, as beating a wealth of other celebrity stars, including actor Michael Praed, rapper and philanthropist Apl.de.Ap and dancer Dianne Buswell to secure her place in the final was no mean feat! Undeterred by her loss, Amy will continue to whip up delicious meals at home, including for her famous sisters, who were no doubt cheering her on throughout the competition.

Ian McKellen wasn’t the first choice to play Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, and he knows it.

Doing your own stunts in movies or television shows is a high stake, high reward situation.

Richard Madeley has slammed “ridiculous” presenters who believed they’re more “special” than others because they’re on TV.

Naman Ramachandran Production has commenced on British multiverse horror-thriller film “Parallel.” The film follows a detective’s journey through the pain of losing his son. As he navigates through a small British community veiled in enigma and fear, a hidden portal to a parallel realm offers a chance at reunion, blurring reality as secrets unfurl. The film is directed by Matthew Tibbenham (“Surviving Confession,” video game “Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom”).

Coronation Street legend Chris Gascoyne, who plays the iconic Peter Barlow in the soap, is expected to earn big bucks in his new panto role away from the show. Reports suggest the actor is likely to follow on from fellow soap stars and earn 'six figures' from his upcoming panto job this Christmas.

As EastEnders newcomer Anna Knight prepares to face the fallout of her estranged mother Cindy Beale’s return, it’s safe to say that there’s plenty of drama about to unfold in the coming days. From suddenly discovering she has a whole second family through to realising her mum had been living under a false identity for all of her life, tensions and emotions are bound to be running high among the Knight family.

EastEnders fans have accused the show of turning into a sci-fi series, with recent episodes containing flashbacks and flashforwards. Earlier this year, the long-running soap began dropping hints in regards to its dramatic Christmas storyline, with a flash-forward revealing that one character will die tragically this festive season. And now Cindy Beale's return has led to a number of recent episodes containing flashbacks, revealing what she's been doing the last 25 years, including abandoning her new family the Knights.

There’s only one more week of performances until Funny Girl closes on Broadway and Lea Michele ends he run as Fanny Brice.

Scooter Braun is one of the most famous talent managers in the music industry and he has grown his company SB Projects to be more than just a music-focus company.

It is time for the highly anticipated return of Cindy Beale, EastEnders spoilers have revealed.This week, viewers have watched as Cindy's son Peter left France behind and returned to Walford after finding out he has two sisters, Anna and Gina Knight. He intercepted a message from Anna to Cindy, and that was enough for him to decide it was time to return home, but he left Cindy in the dark. Since he arrived, Peter has been trying to get to know Anna and Gina without revealing who he is.

Not everyone is planning to have children.

Good Morning Britain star presenter Katy Rickitt is set to feature on an episode of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as a TV host asking students about their GCSE results. Katy was filmed alongside other stars in the show such as Ashley Taylor Dawson, who plays Darren Osborne, and Ela-May Demircan (Leah Barnes).The real life GMB presenter is married to former Hollyoaks regular Adam Rickitt who played Kyle Kelley until 2020 on Hollyoaks. In the special episode, Katy plays herself as she chats to students about their results which is a regular real-life feature of TV shows every results day.

Scooter Braun is one of the most famous talent managers in the music industry and he has grown his company SB Projects to be more than just a music-focus company.

EastEnders bosses have released the first sneak peek at Cindy Beale's return to Walford. Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, hasn't been seen on the Square in 25 years, and many residents think that she is dead. However, she has been under witness protection for all of that time, and now is the time for her to return.

John Whaite has admitted that he was unfaithful to his fiancé with "soap stars and celebrities" after finding fame, amid his confession that he and his partner briefly split shortly after he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.

Emmerdale star Adele Silva starred as saucy Kelly Windsor on the soap for 19 years, but has since turned her back on her star studded past. Adele, now 43, was in her teens when she was first cast back in 1993 - and made a big splash with viewers as she got older. She was branded one of TV’s sexiest stars and was listed on FHM mag’s 100 sexiest women list for years in a row.