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EastEnders is set to tackle a heart-breaking storyline on the BBC soap as Denzel Danes becomes addicted to anabolic steroids.The character, played by Jaden Ladega, will develop a "new obsession" with the testosterone-producing drug in scenes airing in spring.The storyline will see Denzel struggle with his body image and as a result, become obsessed with exercise. As he is introduced to steroids, the Walford resident will become hooked and attempt to hide his misuse from those close to him.

After nearly five years away from Albert Square, soap legend Patsy Palmer is set to reprise her role on EastEnders on Monday, 4 March . Having first appeared on the popular BBC One show back in 1993 when she was just 21 years old, Patsy, now 51, is known for playing Bianca Jackson, who is the daughter of Carol Jackson. Throughout her time on EastEnders , Patsy’s character has experienced everything from rocky romances to remarriages and most recently appeared in Walford in September 2019 where she briefly reunited with her daughter Tiffany Butcher, who was played by Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith.

Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning in EastEnders, is back doing the mum-work juggle after re-joining the cast of the popular BBC soap.The 31-year-old mum of two initially said goodbye to her character in 2018 to focus on her young family, but recently returned to Albert Square in an explosive storyline over Christmas. Posting on her Instagram over the weekend, Jacqueline, who is married to former TOWIE star Dan Osborne, hinted that she's already feeling the pressures of balancing a busy acting job with family life. As well as posting a series of adorable throwback photos of her daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, five, as babies, she included the caption: "Time is flying by too quickly, I need it all to slow down." Jacqueline, who married 32-year-old reality star Dan in 2017, is known to wear her heart on her sleeve when it comes to sharing with her 3.6million fans on her Instagram account.

Shona McGarty, who's played Whitney Dean in EastEnders for over 15 years, has been involved in some major storylines, including several failed relationships. From being groomed by Bianca's partner Tony King to marrying Lee Carter, Whitney, Bianca Butcher's step-daughter, has endured her fair share of drama in Albert Square.

EastEnders star Mo George is swapping Albert Square for the glamour of Hollywood as he has bagged a role in a new movie with Tom Hanks, 16 years after he left the soap. Mo is famed for playing Gus Smith on EastEnders from 2002 to 2008, and now he's going to be in the new release, which is called 'Here'. On Thursday, Mo, who is 41, shared his happy news online.

Call the Midwife's Judy Parfitt, who plays Sister Monica Joan, looks completely different in real life.The 88 year old actress is known for her glamorous style and outfits when she's not on set. However, in the show, she dresses in simple, modest habits like the other nuns at Nonnatus House. Before joining the popular BBC drama in 2012, Judy had already made a name for herself in the acting world.

When it comes to the world of Death in Paradise, fans are accustomed to the sun-soaked beaches, intriguing mysteries, and a stellar cast bringing the stories to life. However, what many may have forgotten are the notable soap stars who made memorable cameo appearances on the beloved BBC series. Let's take a trip down memory lane and rediscover some of these familiar faces.

Brits host Roman Kemp is the son of Martin Kemp and the nephew of Gary Kemp, who became famous in the early 1980s thanks to their chart topping band, Spandau Ballet.The brothers were joined by singer Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble. During the 80s, the band produced a slew of hits, including Gold, True and Only When You Leave. However, amid the international success, cracks were forming beneath the surface, and it led to a major family feud.

It's no shock that Stephen Mulhern is loved for his clowning role on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, for hosting the reboot of Deal Or No Deal, or for presenting Dancing On Ice. But it's quite surprising that it's taken him this long to reach the top of the TV world.Twenty years ago, Stephen was a children's TV presenter for CITV, a 22 year old magician was hosting links to CITV shows like The Worst Witch and SMTV Live with Ant and Dec and Cat Deeley. Despite his big grin, even back then he was super serious about his career.

It's hard to believe that it's been over two decades since Gladiators, the muscle-filled 90s TV show bursting with competitive challenges and skin-tight Lycra, first graced our screens. Now, the glittering primetime spectacle has us on the edge of our seats once again thanks to the BBC's epic reboot, with hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh presiding over the epic battles every Saturday night. And while new Gladiators taking on the contestants include Viper, Legend and Fury, many of the original Gladiator's off-screen lives are now very different, leading them down challenging paths involving drug problems and time behind bars.

Ian Lavender was laid to rest in a moving funeral service in a small village in west Suffolk on Thursday, with touching tributes to his most famous role in Dad's Army.The actor, who was best known for playing Private Pike in Dad's Army, sadly passed away at the age of 77. He was the last surviving member of the main Dad's Army cast before his death was announced on 5th February.The funeral included heartbreaking nods to the character he played in the BBC series, and the coffin of the Birmingham-born actor was draped in the colours of his favourite football club, Aston Villa, and mourners were treated to emotional performances from well-known names.

Following her daughter Jade's arrival in Walford last year, EastEnders fans are convinced that Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar) might be heading back to Albert Square to join her.The character left in 2016 after a heartbreaking couple of years, which saw her find out about Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and deliver a stillborn son named Zaair.The rest of the Masood family - Zainab, Masood, Tamwar, Syed and Kamil - are also all no longer in Walford. Shabnam shares teenage daughter Jade with Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo), who also returned to the BBC soap last year. Jade is recovering from a lung transplant and has been staying with her dad.

EastEnders star Navin Chowdhry has opened up about Nish Panesar's plan after he attempted to frame Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) for attacking him. Nish has made many enemies since arriving in Walford and his family are quickly turning on him following his split from wife Suki (Balvinder Sopal). Nish was attacked on Christmas Day in the Queen Vic following a violent showdown with Suki.

EastEnders fans have been trying to work out what's in store for Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) as he continues to make enemies in Walford.The character - son of EastEnders icon Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) - returned to Albert Square last year after a seven-year absence. Dean returned to be closer to his daughter Jade (Elizabeth Green) while she was undergoing a lung transplant. He went into business with Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), much to the annoyance of the Walford residents.

Balancing a shock return to EastEnders, looking after her two daughters and maintaining her marriage to Dan Osborne, Jacqueline Jossa has certainly had a busy start to 2024. And some fans are worried that things may be piling on for the soap actress, 31, who shared a cryptic quote to her Instagram story on Thursday about needing a hug to 'feel better'. "Sometimes in life we just need a hug - no words, no advice, just a hug to make you feel you matter," read the quote, which also featured a graphic of two teddy bears hugging one another.

Bobby Brazier has put an end to rumours that he'll be joining Celebrity Big Brother with a sharp two-word response. The 20 year old actor, who recently appeared on EastEnders and then Strictly Come Dancing, has been the subject of speculation about whether he'll join other celebs in the Big Brother house on Monday, with the lineup yet to be revealed. Bobby, whose mum Jade Goody became famous after appearing on the 2002 series of the show, was asked if he'd ever consider taking part.

EastEnders legend‌ Mo Harris, played by Laila Morse, 78, is making a return to the BBC soap this spring to reprise her iconic role. ‌Fans will know Mo well as she first landed on our screens in 2000 as the no-nonsense matriarch of the Slater family. Due to her infamous one liners and dodgy dealings, she quickly became a fan favourite and viewers can’t wait to have her back.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has opened up on the tragic loss of her longtime co-star and friend, June Brown, who passed away in April 2022, aged 95. June was famous for playing Dot Cotton on the soap for over 30 years, while Natalie, 40, still plays Dot's beloved step-granddaughter, Sonia Fowler - the role which she's had for almost three decades.

A new behind-the-scenes snap of EastEnders favourites Perry Fenwick and Tony Clay has really got soap fans talking. Photos of the pair reading scripts on the EastEnders set were shared to the BBC soap's Instagram account.Tony, 32, portrays Callum Highway in the soap, while Perry, 61, plays Billy Mitchell.The duo looked to be in good spirits as they studied new scripts together on the Walford market. "We wonder what scene they're reading...

EastEnders' Lorraine Stanley, known for her iconic character Karen Taylor, has impressed fans with a stunning body transformation while holidaying in Tenerife with her fiance Mark Perez.The beloved actress, who has left the BBC soap, is looking happier than ever as she was branded "amazing" by fans. Clearly keeping up with her fitness regime that she started last year, Lorraine looked almost unrecognisable while enjoying the sunshine. Joining her was partner Mark and their little girl, Nancy.

EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale have all been pulled from the TV schedule in a huge shake-up.The three hit soaps will all lose their usual slots on BBC and ITV this week, to make way for football matches. As the fifth round of the FA Cup gets underway, both BBC One and ITV will be clearing slots in their usual TV schedules to air the matches. All three soaps will aired at their usual times on Monday, 26 February, but throughout the rest of the week, viewers will have to tune in at different times.

EastEnders actor Navin Chowdhry, who plays the mean Nish Panesar, has admitted he’s worried about how fans see him because of his role. Navin, who joined the soap in 2022, doesn't want people to mix him up with the bad guy he acts as on TV. He shared: "There have been moments when we've had scenes and I'll speak to the producer and I'll say, 'I'm going to have to go on the school run and you're making me beat up every woman on Albert Square'.

Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) is left in critical condition after a car accident in EastEnders spoilers, can she be saved? In a special episode that takes place across five weeks, Whitney and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) go to visit Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) in Milton Keynes.The pair are met with discontent from two local children, Britney (Lola Campbell) and Taylor. Whitney also tells Bianca about her pregnancy, but asks her to keep it secret from Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) who is struggling to conceive. A few weeks later, still in Milton Keynes, Whitney and Britney start to form a kinship and the youngster comes over for dinner at Bianca’s house.

Leopard print is trending once more in the fashion world, but it seems everyone wants to inject a little bit of fashion into their homeware too. Lidl just launched its brand new range of animal print kitchenware that’s got shoppers going wild, with some calling it ‘the Kat Slater of kettles’.

Patsy Palmer is best known for her portrayal of Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, which she's set to return to, but she's since swapped Albert Square for sunny California.The actress relocated in 2014 with her family, following her exit from EastEnders. Patsy, 51, moved to Malibu 10 years ago with her husband Richard Merkell, 49, and their children; Fenton, 23, Emilia, 22, and Bertie, 13.The family have certainly thrown themselves into California life, having made pals with A-listers and carved out careers in showbiz. Patsy continues to dip in and out of acting - she's briefly reprised her role in EastEnders for some special episodes - and she's works as a DJ too.

EastEnders will be checking in with Bianca Jackson next week on the soap as long-time star Patsy Palmer returns for a brief stint.The star joined the soap as Bianca Jackson in 1993 before leaving in 1999, however she returned in 2008 for six years. Patsy, 51, came back for a brief period in 2019 before leaving EastEnders again in September that year. She will now be reprising her role as Bianca in episodes which will begin airing in March.

EastEnders' star Diane Parish, who plays Denise Fox, has been a key part of the show for nearly 20 years, but now fans are worried that she might be leaving the soap after the dramatic Christmas murder. When Linda Carter killed Keanu Taylor to save her friend Sharon Watts, Denise's 'D' necklace was buried with Keanu's body, and she's scared that if the body is found, she'll be blamed for his death. The Six have decided to pin Nish Panesar's incident on Keanu, but Johnny Carter knows the truth.

Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have been pictured looking cosy while on a late night stroll in London together, further adding to the speculation of there being a romance between them. Bobby and Ellie, who both appeared on the 2023 series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, have been the source of romance rumours in recent weeks, and now new pictures of the pair have shown them enjoying each other’s company while in the capital.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, 60, has become the latest star to be eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice, which is hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern.They found themselves in the skate-off on the show on Sunday, 25 February, against Amber Davies and when it came down to the deciding vote, the judges decided Eddie would be the seventh pairing to leave the show, missing out on a place in next week's semi final show where stars taking part will be dancing twice.This week's head judge Christopher Dean, who made the deciding vote, said that Amber brought the "fun" this week. Eddie leaves after skating with professional skating partner Vicky Ogden, 39, despite claiming that he felt "good, really good" following his "under pressure" skate-off performance.

Reggie Jackson has been winning hearts since he first turned up in Call The Midwife eight years ago. The role is beautifully played by actor Daniel Laurie, who joined the BBC One period drama through a heartbreaking storyline. His character's mum had a heart attack in a church, leaving Reggie alone at home, wondering where his dear mum had gone.

Dancing on Ice's Amber Davies might be the next to leave the show, according to a body language expert.The Love Island star has been doing well in the competition so far, showing off her impressive dance skills. But last weekend, she found herself in the skate-off. She was up against former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, but luckily, the judges saved her.

BBC EastEnders fans are convinced Mick Carter will be returning to Albert Square, with Danny Dyer dropping a major clue that he can be returning as the iconic character. The 46 year old actor, known for his legendary role as Mick Carter, has got viewers excited after he was spotted shooting the Football Factory sequel. Eagle-eyed followers noticed a suspicious comment left by the star on Instagram.The exciting moment happened after fellow EastEnders star Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, shared a behind-the-scenes snap.

EastEnders favourite Chelsea Fox, portrayed by actress Zaraah Abrahams, made a welcome return to screens in recent episodes of the BBC One soap. Chelsea took centre stage as her mum Denise Fox (Diane Parish) continued to spiral in the aftermath of Keanu Taylor's murder. Fans were pleased to see Chelsea back on their TV screens after the character had been in the background for many months.

Pamela Salem, who starred in both EastEnders and James Bond, has passed away at the age of 80.The production company Big Finish Insider confirmed the heartbreaking news, saying: "We are utterly heartbroken to confirm the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pamela Salem". Producer David Richardson added: "Pamela Salem was lovely, and we all loved her. Whenever there was a Big Finish recording for her, she'd fly in from Miami on her own steam, without fuss or fanfare.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've worked out which character reported Denise Fox to the hospital amid her mental health battle after Thursday evening's explosive episode. Jack found his wife wandering through the woods and she begged him to protect her from the devil - who she claimed was Johnny Carter who wants to kill her - but she was later carted off to hospital.

EastEnders fans are convinced a 'dark storyline' is on it's way for Johnny Carter after Denise Fox screamed he's "working for the devil" whilst experiencing disturbing hallucinations in Thursday evening's episode. Viewers of the BBC soap are convinced Johnny is hiding a major secret and insisted they "don't trust him" as he has a tense conversation with his mum Linda as she panics at Denise's outburst.