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EastEnders aired emotional scenes for Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) in the Monday 22 April episode as she excitedly got the results of a pregnancy test. Sonia and her partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) recently embarked on an IVF journey after agreeing that they wanted to have a child together. In Monday’s episode, which has already been released on BBC iPlayer, Sonia discovered, to her complete surprise, that she’s pregnant.

EastEnders did a world’s first in the episode that aired on Monday 22 April, as it saw two actors run the marathon as their characters. Jamie Borthwick and Emma Barton, who play Jay Brown and Honey Mitchell, ran the London marathon on Sunday 21 April.The footage was then edited into the episode, which saw Honey and Jay running the marathon.They were even cheered on by Callum Highway (Tony Clay), Peter Beale (Thomas Law) and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) on the busy roads.

BBC Gladiators fans have all said the same thing as the show crowned its champions on Saturday evening after a thrilling final that saw four competitors face off against the super-fit stars of the show before taking each other on in the Eliminator. After 11 weeks of fierce competition, the finale saw Finlay Anderson and Marie-Louise Nicholson emerge victorious after a tense final showdown under the watchful eye of presenting duo Bradley and Barney Walsh.

Jason Manford is joining the cast of Waterloo Road, taking on a leading role as he returns to acting.The comedian is best known for presenting Children in Need, Show Me the Funny and The One Show - but will be showing off his acting chops in the BBC One drama. Jason, 42, is making his debut on the school drama as Steve Savage - Waterloo Road's new headteacher who isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers.The show is yet to reveal what will happen to the school's current headteacher Kim Campbell, played by Angela Griffin.

Rylan Clark is being replaced on his BBC Radio 2 show by Paddy McGuinness. Rylan will be off for four weeks in February, while Paddy promises to bring an "endless supply of dad jokes" to the Saturday afternoon radio show. This news comes as Rylan has revealed a surprise career change – he'll be performing at Henley Festival in July with stars including Gladys Knight, Sam Ryder, and Nicole Scherzinger.

In a first for Antiques Road Trip, Paul Laidlaw found an item in an antique store that ended up selling for a whopping £20,000. In an episode which aired in 2021, the auctioneer discovered a rare old camera for just £60, and was shocked when it sold for such a high price at a Bury St. Edmunds auction in Suffolk, alongside fellow expert Kate Bliss.

Tess Daly has given a glimpse into the adorable welcome home party she threw for husband Vernon Kay after his incredible ultramarathon for Children in Need.The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 54, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, 19 November to share a snap of the 'warm welcome' she'd organised for Radio 2 presenter Vernon, 49, after her returned home. A series of congratulatory cards could be seen as well as a gift bag and small bottle of champagne. A card with 'congratulations Vernon' printed on it was on display a well as multicoloured bunting and numerous small candles.

Vernon Kay was in tears as he finished his ultramarathon, raising a whopping £4million for Children in Need. The presenter managed to break the record for his charity challenge, despite his longest training run being only 8 miles.

Princess Kate opened this year's broadcast of Children in Need as she said the projects supported are "vital".The live BBC appeal show - which raises money to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the UK - saw Mel Giedroyc return to host alongside Ade Adepitan, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Alex Scott and new edition Lenny Rush. Kicking off the show on Friday evening with a special message, Kate said: "Hello everyone.

Former footballer and TV presenter Alex Scott looked sensational as she co-hosted Children In Need alongside Chris Ramsey but broke down when she heard the emotional story of a little boy with a difficult story.The segment started off by introducing a young boy with a condition Alex said was one "that most of us will find difficult to understand." Viewers were introduced to Shay, an 11 year old boy who loves football. However, when he was around five years old he developed what his parents described as "weird habits that would just go away" but one evening Shay went to bed, and the next morning looked very different for the family.

Tess Daly has shared her disappointment as she couldn't be there to cheer on her husband Vernon Kay, who completed an epic ultramarathon for Children In Need.The Strictly Come Dancing host said she was "absolutely gutted" not to be at the finish line due to filming commitments. Vernon Kay, who hosts the morning show on BBC Radio 2, took on a 115-mile ultramarathon to raise money for the charity that supports disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Former The One Show host Matt Baker has had his say on the rumours suggesting he could be heading into the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here jungle later this month.The 45 year old has been linked with the programme on several occasions, but this year, as the start of the show edges closer, Matt is still on the bookies list of people who could be heading Down Under. When speaking exclusively to OK! Matt spoke about the new series, which kicks off on Sunday, 19 November, but he wouldn’t be drawn on the rumours.

Last September, George at ASDA became the first supermarket clothing range to launch its very own collection of adaptive clothing, which was designed to support independent dressing for those with disabilities. The initial range focussed on those with sensory needs, with the Easy On Easy Wear school uniform range which helped keep young people happy and comfortable all day long whilst at school.

While some stars give the impression they’re effortlessly balancing a full-time career with the demands of parenthood, we can always rely on The One Show’s Alex Jones for a refreshing reality check. Sure enough, as mum to sons Edward (aka Teddy), five, and Kit, three, and one-year-old daughter Annie, she describes her life right now as a mammoth “juggling act”. Alex is live on air most weeknights at 7pm, which means missing out on valuable family time.

Comedian Lee Mack has joked he is representing “every overweight dad” who is “deluded” about their level of football skills at Unicef’s event Soccer Aid.The 54-year-old actor, also known for his Not Going Out BBC series, is returning to the football charity match to play with World XI FC, the team who have won the game for four consecutive years. Lee said: “I’m there to represent every overweight dad who’s deluded and thinks he’s good.That’s what I represent. “And no one does that better than me.

For a lot of kids, being famous or being on TV is the dream. And while Oscar and Golden Globe nods before you hit puberty are reserved for the very few, many work their way up to being distinguished actors by starting their careers in the world of advertisements. But for some child stars, opting for a life away from the camera is also a preferred option, after achieving so much attention at such a young age.

There is sure to be some sadness in Marston Moretaine this week, the Bedfordshire village that is home to Hannah Ingram-Moore and her family. For it's a year since her beloved father - the inspirational Captain Sir Tom Moore - died. However there will be laughter too, as Hannah, husband Colin, and their children Benjie, 18, and Georgia, 13, reminisce about all the incredible things that happened to the nation's hero in the last year or so of his life - including the day when he received his knighthood, and Georgia broke royal protocol by striking up a conversation with the Queen.The event was undoubtedly a dream come true for a man who'd become a national treasure.

Donning his hard hat, steel cap boots and the infamous purple polo, last night Rhod Gilbert appeared on DIY SOS’ Children in Need special as its guest host.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor tearfully reunited with her five children on Wednesday morning after completing her 24-hour kitchen disco challenge in support of Children in Need. The singer raised an impressive £1 million for the children’s charity as she danced nonstop to disco tunes in a glitzy kitchen setting for an entire day and night, streamed live for the nation to see on BBC iPlayer.

Alex Jones' return to The One Show was confirmed on Wednesday as it was revealed that she will be hosting a special episode on Thursday with Harry Judd. The presenter, 44, has been on maternity leave after welcoming her third child, a baby daughter called Annie, in August.

Katie Price is set to begin treatment at the Priory after pleading guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and driving while unfit to drive through drink at Crawley Magistrates Court on Wednesday 29 September.The glamour model appeared on television the day before the accident in seemingly good spirits in a discussion where she was joined by her younger sister Sophie.The sisters appeared on Good Morning Britain to announce happy news that they were launching a baby

Romesh Ranganathan has been confirmed as the new presenter of The Weakest Link – taking over from Anne Robinson in a new reboot.The 43-year-old presenter and comedian will steer the quiz series after years off-screen, with the show returning later this year.The decision to book Romesh hints at a change in tone for the programme, with the series likely to take a more funny approach, after Robinson became famed for her cutting remarks while she was in charge.

Matt Baker proved that he won't let a challenge hold him back.The Countryfile co-host was back on his rickshaw for his charity fundraising challenge despite a last-minute change of plans that almost derailed the entire endeavour.MORE: Matt Baker astounds celebrity friends with his unbelievable artistic talentThe One Show's Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children in Need saw the presenter and his team plan to cycle 332 miles around legendary horseracing track Goodwood.But while things began well, on

Matt Baker is asking fans to find a unique way to show their support for him and six young people as they take on the mammoth task of cycling 332 miles as part of his return to The One Show.Despite leaving the BBC show in March, the 42-year-old is making his big comeback to take part in the 10th Rickshaw Challenge, to help raise money for BBC's Children in Need.MORE: Matt Baker and Simon Thomas reminisce about this hilarious Blue Peter momentThis year's Rickshaw Challenge will take on a