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The Cuckoo follows Sian, a woman who inserts herself in the lives of Nick and Jessica as she moves into their home as a lodger. Sian quickly causes trouble for the married couple and their adopted daughter Alice.The trio have moved to their dream home in the country but due to a financial crisis, they are forced to take in a lodger to help pay for their mortgage. From becoming close with Nick to forming an inappropriate relationship with Alice, it's not long before Jessica realises Sian is not who she claimed to be.

Since Toby-Alexander Smith bid farewell to his role as the menacing Gray Atkins on EastEnders two years ago, he's kept a relatively low profile. However, it turns out that Toby-Alexander, 33, has been quietly making some serious moves in showbiz circles.

Ellie Leach appeared to shrug off the news of her "ex-boyfriend" Bobby Brazier's new romance as she gets to work promoting her upcoming reality series, Drama Queens.The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 23, will star alongside a number of other soap actresses as they show the realities of their lives. In a recent promotional video, Ellie showed off her figure in a stunning black leather dress.

She first burst on to our TV screens in 2005 as the doe-eyed Honey Edwards (later Mitchell) in EastEnders – and Emma Barton has been a firm favourite on the BBC soap ever since. Looking back at her screen test for the role, the 46-year-old – who previously appeared on the small screen in Doctors and Spooks, and on stage in shows including Grease – vividly recalls being “terrified” as she filmed in the iconic Queen Vic pub alongside Perry Fenwick, who plays Billy Mitchell, and Shane Richie, who portrays Alfie Moon. And no wonder – two Walford icons in one room would be enough to intimidate any new cast member.

Lorraine Kelly is set to take on her biggest role yet as the ITV superstar announced that she is about to become a grandmother for the first time as daughter Rosie Smith, 29 is expecting her first child.Taking to social media on Friday, producer and writer Rosie posted a mirror selfie showing off her blossoming bump captioned 'we could not be more excited- you're already so loved little one'. In a second snap, she shared her 12-week scan in which she revealed her little one was 'the size of a fig'.

Three years on since she bid farewell to Walford, former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton has continued to stun her fans on social media, with the latest glamorous snap shared by the star earning her countless comments of “beautiful” by her followers. Sharing a glimpse of her latest look on Instagram, the stunning soap star showed of her flair for fashion in a selfie taken from behind the scenes of her latest project.

Thursday's EastEnders episode had a rather dramatic end with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) wrongly arrested for the murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).The arrest came as Keanu's sister Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) vowed to avenge her brother's death. Viewers of the soap will remember that while Sharon was involved in hiding Keanu's body, it was actually Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) who killed him on Christmas Day as he attempted to strangle Sharon. After this, Linda, Sharon, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) buried Keanu's body under the cafe.

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa shut down speculation of a split from her husband Dan Osborne. Some eagle-eyed fans became concerned for the TV star's marriage after spotting 'telltale' signs on social media. Jacqueline had shared sweet family photos of her Easter weekend, however, her husband Dan, 32, was missing from the pictures.

As the Walford residents came to grips with the discovery of Keanu Taylor’s body in the latest visit to EastEnders, one of Albert Square’s most hated characters, Dean Wicks may have sealed his fate after he was unexpectedly implicated in the mechanic’s death. Things all kicked off during Wednesday (3 April) night’s visit to Walford, which picked up where things left off the previous night, with Jack Branning walking in on Stacey Slater and Denise Fox trying to hide Keanu’s body after the floor collapsed over where he was buried.

After months of evading suspicions, sadly The Six’s worst nightmare finally came true during Tuesday evening’s visit to EastEnders, when Keanu Taylor’s body was unearthed beneath Kathy Beale’s cafe. As regular viewers will recall, Sharon Watts, Linda Carter, Denise Fox, Stacey Slater, Suki Panesar and Kathy Beale were all implicated in the mechanic’s death on Christmas Day, and chose to cover up their crime by burying his body beneath the cafe.

When EastEnders first launched last year’s nail biting Christmas murder plot all the way back in February 2023, fans of the soap were hooked on the constant twists and turns into the story as it unfolded before our very eyes. However, since the first arc of the storyline concluded and revealed that sadly Keanu Taylor was the victim, fans at home have been less than thrilled with the storyline’s progression.

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Metcalfe, revealed her biggest worry about filming alongside her EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith for their new reality soap series, Drama Queens. The 37 year old Emmerdale favourite is part of the star-studded cast for the series, which also features Rita Simons, Ellie Leach, Brooke Vincent, Jamelia, Jorgie Porter, Laura Norton, Lucy Fallon and Roxy Shahidi. Exploring the personal lives of our beloved soap stars, Drama Queens will premiere on Wednesday 10 April at 9pm with eight episodes in total As part of the show, Amy will be giving fans a sneak peek into her domestic life with Toby and their little daughter Bonnie.

EastEnders fans think they've figured out what Sharon Watts has really done with the murder weapon that killed Keanu Taylor after the deadly object mysteriously vanished following last year's Christmas murder. Sharon made a surprise return to Walford on Monday evening (1 April), apologising to The Six for leaving them after the shocking events that cost her fiancé his life.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou, who first appeared on the ITV2 show in 2017, has left fans stunned after they spotted her in an old episode of EastEnders. Yazmin became a fan favourite on TOWIE as her relationship with James Lock was documented on the show, but left viewers disappointed when they split and she decided to leave the show in 2021 to focus on her business in Dubai. She then made a shock return to the show, but in 2022, was involved in a tragic car accident with her on/off boyfriend Jake McLean, 33, in Turkey last year.

It appears that love could be in the air for EastEnders co-stars Bobby Brazier and Jazzy Phoenix.The pair who have been reportedly linked since last week have sparked further speculation after posting 'identical' snaps on Instagram. Jazzy appeared to confirm the new romance after sharing a picture of a bunch of flowers on her Stories, which looked rather similar to ones that Bobby had also shared earlier in the day. In the now-deleted post from Saturday night (March 30), 23 year old Jazzy showcased a stunning white and pink bouquet and captioned it with a love heart and smiling emoji.

EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison has given fans an update after revealing she was in hospital after a scary dash to A&E.The actress, who played Heather Trott on the BBC soap, said on Instagram that she had been in "complete agony" and had to seek medical help over the bank holiday weekend. Now she's given more details.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have been busy spending some quality time with their children this bank holiday weekend.The famous couple pulled out all the stops and hosted their own Easter egg hunt, which took place in the sprawling garden of their Essex home, which they affectionately call Pickle Cottage. Stacey has since taken to Instagram to share some of the sweet moments from the day, which featured Joe hilariously dressed up as the Easter bunny and running around the huge grounds with their kids: Rex, four, Rose, two, and Belle, one.

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison was rushed to hospital after being "in complete agony".The actress, who played Heather Trott on the hit BBC soap, took to Instagram to share details of her trip to A&E over the Easter weekend. She explained in a video: "I’ve just spent the last 24 hours in A&E. I’ve seen things in the last 24 hours that I cannot unsee.

When it comes to romance, it’s safe to say that EastEnders star Bobby Brazier is a man in high demand, with his charming smile and cheeky personality quickly capturing the hearts of fans across the country. But while the soap star and Strictly Come Dancing sensation may have failed to find a happy ending with Coronation Street ’s Ellie Leach, it appears the young star may have found romance in Albert Square instead.

After a brief break from our screens to focus on raising her children, Love Island star Dani Dyer has officially revealed she will be returning to our screens in the very near future.The 27 year old reality star has opened up about the challenges of working while also bringing up her young family alongside her fiancé Jarrod Bowen.The couple first met when Dani’s eldest child Santi was just eight months old, and since then the duo have gone on to welcome twins together. Jarrod, who works as a footballer has been hard at work earning money for the family, leaving Dani to hold down the fort and take care of the children.

Joe Swash wasn't too happy when his other half Stacey Solomon joked about changing her name - but not to his! Stacey Solomon, 34, has established herself as a TV presenter and interiors guru, after first rising to fame on The X Factor in 2009. A popular a panellist on TV show Loose Women, Stacey has also done some great programmes on her own, and at the Royal Television Society's big awards night, Stacey's BBC show 'Sort Your Life Out' won the prize for Best Formatted Popular Factual.

Beyond Paradise star Zahra Ahmadi is known to fans of the Death in Paradise spin-off series as DI Humphrey Goodman's partner in crime DS Esther Williams - but viewers might recognise her from another high-profile role. Zahra, 42, first found fame in EastEnders as the original Shabnam Masood, and while it's been 16 years since she was last seen in Albert Square, the actress has plenty of other big-name shows on her CV.

The Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks, is having a huge shake-up in 2024.The episode numbers are dropping, and reports say ‘20 characters’ will be axed during a time jump twist set to air later this year.The soap has already lost three huge actors in the last three months, Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale), Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) and Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell). It’s unclear whether they were part of the axing or left of their own accord.

EastEnders aired Ben Mitchell’s final episode on Thursday 28 March - and it was an emotional watch. Ben found himself under arrest after it transpired he had committed fraud in America - which all happened off-screen. Ben had travelled to the States in 2023 trying to find cancer treatment for Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) who at the time was dying of a brain tumour.There was no indication Ben had committed any crime before his arrest.The officer who put Ben in cuffs said: "There’s an international warrant out for you.

BBC star Lucia Keskin has responded to criticism from Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page about her new comedy show. Joanna, who played Stacey Shipman in the popular series, didn't hold back when she called Lucia's new BBC Three sitcom, Things You Should Have Done..., "boring" on her podcast Off The Telly with EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy. Lucia, 23, hit back at Joanna's comments in a TikTok video where she's seen chilling at home, eating a banana and wearing comfy clothes.The caption read: "POV: you wrote a TV show and Stacey West hates it." Fans were quick to support Lucia, with one commenting: "I thought this was a joke and was promo for your show...

Former Love Island star Marcel Somerville made his first public appearance after his wife's Rebecca Vieira's infidelity.The 38 year old attended the premiere of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and thanked those who 'supported him' after last month. Marcel - who rose to fame as part of boyband Blazin' Squad - donned a beige suit and trainers at the red carpet event, and told social media followers: "Crazy feeling stepping out after the last month but love to all the bros who showed me some love and support." He then tagged multiple friends, including fellow Love Islander Wes Nelson and EastEnders ' Richard Blackwood, and continued: "I appreciate you." Marcel's appearance comes after he broke his silence since wife Rebecca 'cheated' on him.

EastEnders fans believe an iconic character will be returning to the show 10 years after his departure. During the episode on Wednesday 27 March, Martin Fowler (James Bye) ended up on a date with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) where the pair chatted about their dating disasters to family. Martin mentioned David Wicks (played by Michael French) leading fans to wonder whether he will soon be making a return to Walford.

Max Bowden will bow out of the BBC soap EastEnders in March 2024, with his character Ben Mitchell seemingly heading to prison for fraud. In the episode that aired on Tuesday 26 March, Ben was arrested for fraud that he committed in America.The officer who put Ben in cuffs said: "There’s an international warrant out for you. I’m arresting you for fraud.

EastEnders fans have spotted a big clue that could mean the return of a major character who first appeared on the show 30 years ago. In a recent episode, Ravi invited his ex Priya - who he clearly still has feelings for - to dinner with her new love interest Martin at Walford East. As they chatted over their meal, Martin mentioned David Wicks, sparking speculation among fans.

Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell on BBC's EastEnders, has a new role lined up after his exit from the soap. Max is leaving the show after five years, and his character's exit storyline started this week when Ben was arrested for fraud.

Former EastEnders star Danielle Harold may left the BBC soap just last summer and now she's moving onto an exciting new TV project alongside a host of other TV stars. However, the actor has admitted that she was filled with anxiety ahead of the gig.

Coronation Street's Amy Robbins, who plays Daisy Midgeley's (Charlotte Jordan) estranged mum Christina Boyd, was so excited to join the cast that she cried when she first heard she got the part. Christina made her first appearance on the show last year and is gearing up to strut down those famous cobbles once more. But what might be a surprise to some is that this isn't Amy's first time starring in a soap.

Lucy Alexander, who is soon set to appear permanently on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, always has her family close to her heart.The 53 year old, who is known for appearing on Homes Under the Hammer, is married to ex-Premier League footballer Stewart Castledine, with whom she shares two children, daughter Kitty, and son, Leo. Kitty has found fame in her own right, playing the role of Penny Branning, cousin of Lauren Branning, on BBC's EastEnders. She burst onto our screens in January 2024, hitting things off in a drugs mule storyline as she stashed drugs into her cousin, Lauren's (Jacqueline Jossa) suitcase in Paris.

One week on since Lenny Henry officially announced he would no longer be presenting the bi-annual Comic Relief live shows on TV, the comedy heavyweight looked happier than ever as he was spotted filming for his brand new Netflix series in Greater Manchester. Dressed in a stylish green polo shirt with blue collar and matching flat cap, the 65 year old actor flashed a cheeky smile on the set of Missing You, the latest of Harlan Coben’s novels to be adapted by the streaming service, following the success of his earlier novels including Fool Me Once, The Stranger and Safe.

EastEnders actor Max Bowden has confirmed his exit from the BBC soap in a recent social media post. It had been previously reported that Max would be leaving his role as Ben Mitchell this year, but Max had not spoken out about the news, until now.Taking to Instagram Max wrote a note about his departure and said: "Well guys It’s that time! It’s been one hell of a ride! Thanks for taking Ben to your hearts and allowing my version into your lives.

After an extended break away from our screens following the fallout of Keanu Taylor’s murder last Christmas, Walford favourite Sharon Watts makes her long awaited return to EastEnders this week - and as expected, brings more than a little chaos with her. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was accidentally murdered last Christmas by Linda Carter, when she stabbed him with a meat fork to stop him from choking Sharon to death, following the revelation that her son Albie wasn’t his.