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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".

Season three of Bridgerton has dropped and we've fallen in love with the period-era drama all over again. Not that we ever really fell out of love. The latest instalment in the hit Netflix show follows Penelope Featherington ( Nicola Coughlan ) and Colin Bridgerton ( Luke Newton ) as they step into the friends to lovers storyline.

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.

Amanda Abbington "went nuclear" after hearing Strictly Come Dancing bosses had hoped Giovanni Pernice would return this year, according to reports. Giovanni, 33, is said to have now quietly bowed out of the BBC show, but Strictly bosses apparently wanted him back. But according to reports, Sherlock actress Amanda - who was partnered with Giovanni last year - lost her cool when she found out.

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.

EastEnders has finally called time on George Knight and Elaine Peacock's relationship, with the couple officially splitting in Thursday night's episode.This won't come as a huge shock to fans of the soap as Elaine had recently overheard George and his ex-wife Cindy talking about a secret kiss they had shared. The landlord and landlady of The Queen Vic faced off in a dramatic confrontation as Elaine ( Harriet Thorpe ) implored George ( Colin Salmon ) to open up, having struggled with the loss of his mum, reuniting with his estranged son Junior and learning that his adopted dad had murdered his real father. When George refused, Elaine blurted out: "You kissed her!" referring to his smooch with ex-wife Cindy.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to star in a new BBC drama - two years after she left EastEnders.The 29-year-old actress rose to fame as Frankie Lewis on the soap back in 2020. Rose, who was born deaf, will return to acting in Reunion - a thriller about a recently released deaf prisoner who was shunned by his community after committing a heinous crime.

EastEnders' George Knight and his son Junior Knight have left fans scratching their heads over their onscreen and offscreen ages.The BBC soap recently introduced actor Micah Balfour as Junior, the estranged eldest son of Colin Salmon's character George. He made his first appearance this week in a dramatic twist, reuniting the father and son after years apart. While some viewers were thrilled with the news and the casting of the role, others suggested that there wasn't a significant enough age gap between the actors.

Death In Paradise star Don Warrington has whipped his fans into a frenzy by sharing behind-the-scenes photos as filming kicks off for the upcoming series. BBC's beloved drama, Death In Paradise, is in for a shakeup, following Ralf Little's decision to exit his role as DI Neville Parker after five years.

Things appear to be heating up between MAFS star Ella Morgan and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier – and it looks like the 20 year old is certainly her type. In August last year, Ella, 29, opened up to OK! during an exclusive photoshoot about what her 'dream' partner would look like and what defining features she asked for when the experts – Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas – set out to find her perfect match. The reality TV star said: "I asked for tall, good teeth and someone open-minded.

EastEnders' Whitney Dean's baby's name has been revealed, but there's a heartbreaking twist with the BBC soap gearing up for some explosive scenes next week as Whitney's exit looms. In the upcoming episodes, Whitney and Zack Hudson's wedding day arrives, but it's marred by a shocking revelation as Lauren Branning's secret affair with Zack is finally exposed in dramatic fashion.

Bobby Brazier sent heads turning on Sunday evening as he was snapped kissing fellow TV star Ella Morgan, who rose to fame on the most recent series of Married At First Sight.The EastEnders star headed out for the star-studded TV BAFTAs and its following boozy afterparty at London's Royal Festival Hall, and was seen locking lips with Ella in pictures obtained by The Sun. Ella made history on MAFS last year as she became the first transgender participant in the TV show, which sees matched singles marry one another upon meeting.

EastEnders' star Lorraine Stanley has proudly flaunted her impressive five stone weight loss, looking fabulous in a pair of denim shorts.This comes after the actress confirmed in an emotional statement in August that her character, Karen Taylor, would be leaving the BBC soap for good.The 47 year old actress was all smiles as she posed in her garden wearing a £2 Zara T-shirt she picked up from online marketplace, Vinted. With a barbecue set up in the background, Lorraine seemed to be making the most of the beautiful weather. Lorraine has documented her weight loss in the past year by sharing a before and after photo taken 12 months apart, attributing her new look to healthy living.

Stars in the world of TV brought the glamour to the BAFTAs on Sunday, 12 May, as they celebrated the very best of British television. From Love Islanders such as Amy Hart, Jessie Wynter and Will Young, to EastEnders and Strictly star Bobby Brazier, the celebs were all smiles as they posed up a storm on the red carpet, whilst they basked in the May sunshine.

It’s hard to believe that its now officially six years since ITV sitcom Benidorm last graced our screens, with the irreverent comedy series having swiftly captured the hearts of the nation during its eleven year run.Throughout the series, fans at home were greeted by an unforgettable cast of famous faces as they brought to life a series of eccentric characters in the sun soaked holiday destination. Among those stars, were acting heavyweights such as Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley, Comedy genius Johnny Vegas, Happy Valley star Siobhan Finneran, and even Loose Women’ s very own Denise Welch.

Dani Dyer’s little girl looked adorable when she appeared with her mum on Saturday to see West Ham United play Luton Town at the London Stadium - dressed head to toe in a miniature West Ham kit to support her dad, footballer Jarrod Bowen. Reality star Dani, who won Love Island back in 2018 with her then-boyfriend, Jack Fincham, shares twins Summer and star with her footballer beau Jarrod, and Santiago, now 3, with her ex, Sammy Kimmence.

EastEnders star Patsy Kensit has reportedly ended her engagement to property mogul Patric Cassidy following a series of heated arguments. A source told The Sun: “It’s been a tumultuous relationship between Patsy and Patric. “While there was a lot of passion in their whirlwind romance, and they had a lot in common, ultimately it became too much hard work.

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter, played by Jane Hazlegrove, has been a fan favourite since her arrival on the cobbles in 2019. Known for being the mother of twins Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman, Bernie has faced numerous challenges during her time on the soap, from dealing with dodgy mates to grappling with her son Paul's devastating Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

Scottish thriller Granite Harbour returns to Aberdeen for a new three-part series, following former sergeant in the Royal Military Police turned detective, Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson), and his partner DS Lara Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson) as they tackle a murder case involving an oil tycoon. In the latest instalment, an uneasy truce is called with Grantley, leading Davis and Bart to investigate a dinghy washed up on the beach, which links back to the Stolthet. As clothing fibres are discovered on the dinghy, tensions rise as Macmillan moves to impound the Stolthet, and Bart and Lindo question Captain Nielsen.

BBC EastEnders' couple could be heading for a heartbreaking split after a cheating scandal was exposed in the latest episode.Two characters were caught making a shocking confession on the Thursday 9 May episode, revealing a secret kiss. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) attempted to blackmail George Knight (Colin Salmon) about their passionate moment, threatening to spill the beans to his new love interest Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe). Cindy's blackmail attempt was an effort to prevent George from arranging another fight with Rufus, following a boxing match that nearly cost him his life.

A former EastEnders star is set to make a showbiz comeback after being out of the spotlight since January. Actor Bobby Davro, famed for playing Vinnie Monks in the BBC One soap, suffered a terrifying health scare at the start of the year and has been recovering at home over the past four months following a hospital stay. Bobby, 65, is now ready to return to the spotlight and will be taking to the stage with a new comedy set at the Edinburgh Fringe.The show, titled Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh At It, is scheduled to run from 2 August until 25 August, according to The Sun.

Former EastEnders star Paul Nicholas looked unrecognisable as he prepares to play a very different role as the bumbling old Major in John Cleese’s stage adaptation of his BBC hit show Fawlty Towers. 79-year-old Paul shot to fame in the 1980s playing Vincent in the hit sitcom Just Good Friends, and was beloved by viewers for his curly blonde hair and cheeky sense of humour.

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett are back to host the biggest night in British television on BBC One - the BAFTA TV Awards 2024. After making their hosting debut last year, the hilarious duo admit that it’s a “relief” to be invited back, particularly as one of their award night barbs nearly led to a BAFTA brawl backstage. “The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 won Best Sports Coverage and there was one bloke who was really celebrating,” Rob says.

BBC's Death In Paradise fans have discovered Don Gilet's previous role as he steps into Ralf Little's shoes. Don Gilet, known for his chilling portrayal of Walford serial killer Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, first appeared on the BBC One show in 2015, where he played a villain during Kris Marshall's tenure as detective Humphrey Goodman.

Celebrity Gogglebox favourite Martin Kemp revealed to his son Roman Kemp that he thinks he may only have a decade left to live.The father-and-son have just launched their new podcast - FFS! My dad Is Martin Kemp - and kicking off the series, 62-year-old Martin and son Roman, 31, tackled the heavy subject of death head-on. When he was asked how long he thought he had left, the former EastEnders actor speculated, "10 years, I don't know". Reflecting on his harrowing health scare, the Spandau Ballet icon recounted his battle with a brain tumour at the age of 34, which led him to come to terms with the possibility of dying.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has officially unveiled her latest career plans after leaving the BBC soap earlier this year. As regular viewers will know, Lorraine announced her character Karen Taylor’s departure last August, with the character last seen on screen in February 2024.

Following the announcement that Don Gilet is the latest British actor to take on the lead role in Death In Paradise, eagle-eyed fans of the hit crime show have pointed out that Don has appeared in the popular series once before. It turns out that Don was in the first episode of fourth series, Stab in the Dark in 2015 in which a rum distillery owner named Elias was murdered during a seance on the island of Saint Marie.The episode, which also marked the first appearance of fan favourite character Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert), had DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) investigating the businessman’s death, and eventually deducing that the murderer was Elias’s employee Andre – played by Don Gilet.

EastEnders got off to an explosive start during the week’s final visit to Walford, as the truth about Nadine Keller’s fake pregnanct was finally revealed to Jay Brown. As regular viewers will know, Stevie Mitchell uncovered Nadine’s deception at the end of Wednesday’s episode, with Thursday’s edition of the soap picking up just in time to see the devastating fallout. Horrified and disgusted by the depths Nadine had sunk to, Jay was devastated by the truth and had little sympathy of the former sex worker when she tried to reveal the reason behind her unsuccessful con.

George Knight hasn’t had an easy time of it of late in EastEnders, and things are about to get even tougher as his estranged son, Junior, is about to make his first appearance in Albert Square.The pair have a complicated father-son relationship, and Junior’s arrival doesn’t come at the best time for his dad, as George is currently spiralling following the death of his adoptive mum Gloria on 11 April. The EastEnders team aren’t revealing much about Junior’s past and his relationship with his dad just yet, although it is guaranteed to be a shocking reunion.

An Emmerdale crew member has bid an emotional farewell to the Yorkshire Dales as they make the move to rival soap EastEnders. Writer Jack Deslandes, who has seen his name in the closing credits of Emmerdale 144 times, has shared his feelings about leaving the ITV soap.

Death in Paradise star Ralf Little has shared a heartfelt message to his replacement on the show, just one month on since he bowed out of the BBC detective series in emotional scenes. As regular viewers will know, Ralf’s character DI Neville Parker sailed off into the sunset with his love interest Florence Cassell, sparking a huge debate over who would step in to replace him as the show’s lead.

Christmas has come early this year for Danny Dyer, who is already in festive mode to film an upcoming film in London.The former EastEnders star was spotted shooting new movie Christmas Karma with The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar on Thursday. Danny is set to play a London black cabbie in the festive flick, which has been written, directed and produced by Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha.The film is modern Bollywood musical based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. In new pictures, Danny - who's sporting a Christmas jumper, fetching cap and a gilet - can be seen chuckling along with Gurinder.

Death in Paradise has revealed the next lead to replace Ralf Little on the BBC show - and he's a familiar face to EastEnders fans. The series announced on Thursday that Don Gilet, 57 - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.

EastEnders icon Bobby Brazier has broken his silence regarding an unfortunate gaffe on Wednesday’s episode of The One Show, when host Alex Jones mistakenly referred to his character as Freddie Mitchell during an on-air introduction. During the episode, actor Bobby, 20, was invited to discuss his return to Albert Square as Freddie Slater, alongside Big Mo.

EastEnders' fans are convinced that Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, will name her unborn child after a Walford legend, after the character announced her pregnancy last week. As regular viewers will know, last year, Sonia started a relationship with Reiss (Jonny Freeman), despite the fact that his wife Debbie was in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke.