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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.

Actor Anil Goutam has shaken up Emmerdale by taking on the role of Evil Amit Sharma. Fans of the ITV soap have been on the edge of their seats as they wonder who will be Amit’s next victim.The murderer already targeted his brother Rish in a dark twist to secure some inheritance money. And now some fear beloved Dales favourite Eric Pollard could be next, with Amit growing more and more suspicious of Eric investigating him.

EastEnders' Suki Panesar has been a key character since she joined the BBC soap in 2020 with her four children. She's been at the heart of many storylines, including her affair with Eve and ongoing drama with Nish, not to mention the infamous Christmas murder spectacular at the end of 2023. But EastEnders isn't the only soap that Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki, has starred in – she's actually appeared in all four major UK soaps over the years, as well as Doctors.

While former EastEnders star Danny Dyer is gearing up to showcase his baking skills on Celebrity Bake Off, here is a glimpse into his luxurious Essex abode. The actor, set to compete against comedian Rhod Gilbert, documentary maker Yinka Bokinni, and TV star Leigh Francis, has spared no expense in creating a lavish home for his family, complete with impressive amenities and stylish touches.

A fresh batch of celebrities enter the tent for another episode in The Great Celebrity Bake off for Stand Up to Cancer that airs on Sunday 24 March. Attempting to create some tasty treats for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon), EastEnders ’ Danny Dyer, comedian Rhod Gilbert and radio and television presenter Yinka Bokinni. Ahead of the show, Leigh revealed that there’s one celebrity who causes chaos in the tent with “the bleep machine going” going into “overdrive”.The celebs will endure three challenges, a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper - in the hope of winning star baker.

Bobby Brazier was already a rising star when he bagged the role of Freddy on EastEnders in September 2022. But after his dazzling stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year, the son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody could be destined for something completely different.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have reportedly split up, just six weeks after the hit show's live tour ended. EastEnders star Bobby, 20, was paired with Dianne Buswell on Strictly, while Coronation Street star Ellie, 23, won with dancing partner Vito Coppola. However, the pair were said to be dating earlier this year after allegedly growing close during the 2024 Strictly Live tour.

Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) has proven to be nothing but trouble since arriving back on Albert Square, and his latest plan has seen him stoop to a new low.The villain has gone to extreme lengths to try and ensure his daughter Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green) doesn't move to Pakistan with her mother Shabnam. Jade - who suffers from cystic fibrosis - has been staying with her dad in Walford while she recovers from a lung transplant, but recently she's been struck down with a nasty chest infection. Dean offered to organise her medication for her, but in a sinister twist he tampered with it to ensure she doesn't get better and jet off.

Stacey Solomon was spotted smoking a cigarette during a family day out with her three youngest children and husband - and it caused a huge furore with fans.The Sort Your Life Out Star, 34, was photographed on her own sneaking in a moment of silence while EastEnders star Joe Swash, 42, and son Rex, four, and daughters Rose, two, and one-year-old Belle played together. But when Stacey - who showed off her gym-honed figure in a pair of black cycling shorts, a grey hoodie, and a padded jacket with a fur hood - was pictured having a cheeky cigarette during the park outing, many questioned her unhealthy habit.

Doting mum of two, EastEnders star Jac Jossa, has been open about the fact that she is done with having kids - and is very happy with the two daughters she has.The actress, who plays Lauren Branning in the popular BBC soap after re-joining the cast late last year, was asked during an episode of The Sam & Billie Podcast back in 2022 whether she wanted to expand her brood - and her answer couldn’t have been clearer. "No," she replied shaking her head. Asked if her husband, former reality star Dan Osborne might, she again said: "No.

Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) has caused nothing but trouble since returning to EastEnders.The villain has continued to torment Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) along with other Walford residents, and he's now gone to extreme measures to ensure his daughter Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green) doesn't jet to Pakistan with her mum Shabnam. Jade - who has cystic fibrosis - has been suffering from a chest infection as she recovers from her lung transplant, but unknown to her, her dad has been tampering with her antibiotics.The teen has been left wondering why she's so poorly in emotional scenes, with Dean insisting she isn't well enough to go to Pakistan. The storyline could lead to Dean's exit, some fans think, as a big clue was dropped in a recent episode.

EastEnders fans were left on the edge of their seats on Tuesday’s (19 March) visit to Walford, as the fallout from Martin Fowler having rumbled Stacey Slater and Jack Branning's affair took a dramatic turn. In the second visit to Albert Square this week, the show picked up immediately after Martin had stumbled on Jack and Stacey sharing a steamy kiss - all while their families were just mere feet away indoors.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke had a bit of trouble with the police while they were on holiday. But don't worry, Gio sorted it all out! The pair are back with another series of their travel series, Anton and Giovanni's Adventures in Spain, where they travel the European country together. In Monday's episode, we saw Strictly's head judge Anton Du Beke get mixed up with some local police officers after misunderstanding local parking laws.

EastEnders actress Diane Parish is rocking a brand-new bob. Unveiling her hair transformation on Instagram, the long time Denise Fox portrayer, 54, had taken a selfie from her driver's seat. "New Barnet.

Hollyoaks is in turmoil as Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) becomes the latest star to leave the show after almost ten years - Ross announced his departure from the show on Sunday 17 March. Ross spoke to Metro about exit and revealed that he turned down the offer to stay on the soap. “They [Hollyoaks] were kind enough to offer me another contract, but last year I did a documentary about adoption and I really enjoyed doing that," he shared.

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Hot off the heels of Fool Me Once, Netflix is set to release another thriller adapted from a Harlan Coben novel and there are lots of familiar faces in the cast.The series, which is based on the 2014 novel, previously cast Slow Horses actress Rosalind Eleazar as the lead Detective Kat Donovan, with filming already underway. Joining Rosalind in the production is EastEnders star Jessica Plummer, Fool Me Once’s Richard Armitage, Three Little Birds’ Lenny Henry, Happy Valley’s Steve Pemberton, and The Stranger’s Paul Kaye.

Soap stars are some of the highest paid names on television with famous characters from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale raking in millions. While having a job on the telly may seem like more than enough, some actors bring in even more cash thanks to sponsorship deals on social media and side hustles selling video messages to their biggest fans.

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer returned to the show with a big smile, but behind the scenes, she's dealing with family heartache. Her older brother is battling to overcome his addiction problems. Fans saw Patsy, 51, come back as the feisty Bianca Jackson on the soap.

EastEnders icon Annette Badland, who fans will remember as Aunt Babe, is set to appear in Casualty for Charlie Fairhead's final episode on Saturday (March 16). She'll be playing Charge Nurse Shirley in special flashback scenes from the 1980s.

Award winning makeup artist Lisa Armstrong was photographed living her best life with celebrity pals at a lavish London party last night. The 47 year old attended a 'Discoliscious' night hosted by Denise Van Outen and Jemma Bolt, the founders of the events company that promises to be the 'ultimate inclusive party' to 'unite' everyone on the dance floor.

Molly Rainford has shared a gushing post on social media to celebrate her anniversary with boyfriend Tyler West.The couple - who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 - marked their one-year anniversary on 12 March. EastEnders actress Molly, 23, took to Instagram to share sweet snaps of her and Tyler, 27, together over the past year.

EastEnders spoilers see Jade Masood’s (Elizabeth Green) health continue to deteriorate thanks to her dad - and Martin Fowler (James Bye) catches two people sharing a shock kiss. Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) continues to walk on eggshells around Denise Fox (Diane Parish) but it’s Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) who encourages Denise to get her marriage back on track and suggests a BBQ to bring the family together. Jack gets Stacey alone where she tells him he needs to be there for Denise.

Clair Norris, who plays Bernadette Taylor on EastEnders, has taken a huge milestone step with her boyfriend Lewis Wood and has been flooded with congratulations.The soap star, 26, who has been in Albert Square since 2017, took to Instagram to share the exciting news that they had purchased their first home together.The couple have been together for five years and on Saturday, 3 March shared snaps as they held their keys and customised keyrings in front of their new pad.They added the caption: "And we’re in!!! Time to make this house a home." A second photo saw a basket filled with new home goodies for the couple, along with a balloon and cards of congratulations.They were flooded with comments on their milestone moment including from James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, as he said: "Congratulations." Co-star Lorraine Stanley also wrote: "Congratulations that’s amazing!!! I’m so happy for you both, can’t wait to come over for a cuppa." While EastEnders star Barbara Smith penned: "Omg!!!!!!!! I remember you talking about this ages ago so happy u made ur dream a reality." Fans were also quick to share their support as one wrote: "Very happy congratulations!", and a second said: "Congratulations to you both!!! Enjoy your new home." A third gushed: "Best of luck to you both x enjoy your new home xx." Clair and her boyfriend can often be spotted on romantic getaways together having visited Prague, Croatia and Spain. Celebrating their five-year anniversary in July last year, Clair shared a sweet video as they took in the sunset view while in Croatia and lovingly wrote the caption: "5 Years Of Us.

After EastEnders’ dramatic Christmas Day episode which saw ‘The Six’ forced to keep a secret about the reasons behind Keanu Taylor's disappearance, those at the centre of the drama are dealing with the effects of keeping hush. With most of Albert Square unaware of what exactly happened to Keanu, Jack Branning’s suspicions grow when Denise Fox refuses to speak to him but allows Stacey Slater to visit her. Played by actor Scott Maslen, Jack first appeared on EastEnders back in 2007 before departing in 2013.The iconic soap star later joined the BBC One show in 2015, where he has remained a staple character at the centre of the action ever since.

He was the flirty barman in hit ITV sitcom Benidorm for 11 years from 2007 to 2018. But now actor Jake Canuso, who's 54, is unrecognisable from his time playing hottie Mateo Castellanos. Jake starred alongside celebs including Crissy Rock – who's since opened up about her childhood abuse ordeal – as well as Johnny Vegas, Steve Pemberton and Sherrie Hewson, ending up as the show's longest-serving character and appearing in all 74 episodes.

Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has shared his hopes to get married again and start a family, 15 years after his wedding to the famous Big Brother star. Back in February 2009, everyone watched when Jack and Jade got married just four weeks before she sadly died from cervical cancer at the age of 27. Now, Jack, who is 36 and works as an electrician, has talked about his new life with Ellie Sargeant, his girlfriend of over two years.The pair were introduced by mutual friends in Essex.

In February 2022, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's drag act on their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway received 59 Ofcom complaints.The hosting duo returned for the first show of the 18th series as they donned wigs and sparkly dresses to perform in drag. While the End Of The Show Show was celebrated by many, some viewers were outraged and claimed the performance was 'misogynistic'.The UK's broadcasting regulator Ofcom said it received 59 complaints related to a drag routine and eight complaints related to a prank made against Jeremy Clarkson.

Colin Bennett, known for his role as Mr Bennett on the 1980s children's show Take Hart and its spin-off Hartbeat, has sadly passed away. His son Tom Bennett, who is also an actor and has appeared in shows like After Life and EastEnders, shared the heartbreaking news on X, formerly known as Twitter. Alongside a photo of his late father, Tom wrote: "My Dad (Mr Bennett) sadly passed away 2 weeks ago today.

Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale have signed up some big name stars over the years, with experienced actors keen to add the long-running soaps to their resumes. But you might have forgotten about these cameos from TV stars not known for their acting skills, who also couldn't resist the lure of appearing in a beloved series.

EastEnders has been criticised for its depiction of Milton Keynes.The soap aired two special episodes focusing on Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) ahead of her exit from EastEnders. Whitney headed to Milton Keynes to visit her step-mum Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) alongside boyfriend Zack Hudson (James Farrar). It wasn't long until Whitney and Zack ran into trouble with Bianca's neighbours and the children on the estate.

She’s a busy working actress and mum to two daughters - so it’s no wonder that EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa seems to be feeling the strain. The star, who plays Lauren Branning in the Walford soap, is back doing the all too familiar mum-work juggle, after re-joining the cast of the popular BBC soap late last year.

Former EastEnders star Laurie Brett, known for her iconic role as Jane Beale on the BBC soap, has revealed she underwent surgery in an emotional hospital post shared with fans. The 54-year-old actress, who graced the screens of EastEnders for 13 years before departing in 2017, took to social media to update her followers on her health journey. In the heartfelt snapshot shared on X - formerly known as Twitter - Laurie was pictured in a hospital gown, clutching a cuddly rabbit toy to her shoulder.

It's love! As former Corrie actress Katie McGlynn goes public with reality star Ricky Rayment, we take a look at other relationships that are going strong in the telly world... Katie & Ricky The Weatherfield cobbles might feel worlds apart from the likes of Sheesh in Essex, but last week ex-Corrie star Katie McGlynn, 30, went public with her love for former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment, 33.The stars are believed to have fallen in love in October last year and were papped on a Valentine’s Day stroll last week in Essex, even sparking engagement rumours with a mystery ring on her wedding finger.

BBC EastEnders viewers were left scratching their heads after watching Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) apparent 'final scenes' on the soap. Shona is set to bid farewell to Albert Square and her character Whitney very soon after 15 years on the soap.

In latest EastEnders spoilers, George Knight (Colin Salmon) is left torn when his dad, Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank), insists he’ll tell him about his biological mother in exchange for a favour. Eddie promises George to reveal the truth about his biological family, but only if he gives him a character witness in court. George mulls over Eddie’s ultimatum.