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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.

TV star Stacey Solomon was seen laughing hysterically in her latest holiday update as she filmed husband Joe Swash almost being sick while cleaning the caravan toilet. Stacey and Joe headed off on their February half-term motorhome adventure earlier this week, along with five of their six children, and have been keeping their followers updated on their antics. The family have been having a great time exploring Scotland in their caravan and have been enjoying the beautiful scenery.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've figured out Lucas' sneaky plan for Denise Fox as Pastor Clayton's real identity was 'rumbled' by fans on social media. Viewers of the BBC soap are sure that Pastor Clayton and Lucas Johnson have a secret connection, and they're worried about what this could mean for struggling Denise. Fans also suspect that Lucas has a hidden agenda against Denise, and he might use her recent confession to his advantage to secure an early release from prison.The villain made a surprising return to EastEnders in Tuesday's episode (20 February) after Denise decided to visit her killer ex-boyfriend.

Details regarding Ben Mitchell's exit storyline have been kept under wraps so far, but EastEnders fans are convinced they've worked out how he'll depart Walford. It was confirmed last year that actor Max Bowden, who has played Ben since 2019, will be leaving EastEnders in 2024. Soap fans think recent episodes have started to point towards Ben's departure, with many certain it will involve the character heading to prison.

Dancing on Ice's Vicky Ogden and EastEnders actor Sam Attwater's daughter has been rushed to hospital with a gruesome injury. Sam, who played Leon Small on EastEnders in 2010 and also starred on Dancing On Ice himself, took to Instagram to share the news of his eight year old daughter's hospital admission, as he revealed that she had sliced her head open whilst ice skating.

EastEnders fans were given a startling blast from the past during Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to stop him from strangling her friend Sharon Watts, but rather than come clean about the crime, Linda, along with the rest of The Six decided to cover up the murder and even buried the body beneath Kathy’s cafe! But in the wake of the harrowing incident, Denise in particular has been struggling with psychosis and even hallucinations of the dead and buried Keanu - and sought advice from her former pastor Lucas who was serving time in prison for multiple murders himself! Yet while Lucas may have had a deadly streak on screen, actor Don Gilet couldn’t be further from his villainous alter-ego.

EastEnders fans were delivered yet another twist in The Six’s murder plot on Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to defend her friend Sharon Watts from being strangled to death by the irate mechanic.

As the drama continues to hot up in Albert Square, with Nish Panesar and Kat Slater’s blossoming romance soon taking a far darker turn, actor Navin Chowdhry has opened up about what fans can expect from his character in the coming days - and how his own experiences of domestic abuse have tied into what we seen on screen. As regular viewers will know, Nish and Kat recently decided to embark on a new romance together.

Since waking up from a coma, EastEnders villain Nish Panesar has been back to his dastardly ways, tormenting ex-wife Suki with the knowledge he has about his Christmas Day attack. With Nish heading to the police next week to tell them who he thinks was responsible for hitting him over the head at Christmas, star Navin Chowdhry has given his thoughts on his character's latest actions - and what could happen with him and the Six. Next week will see Nish introduce girlfriend Kat to his dodgy divorce lawyer in the hopes of seizing her half of ex Phil Mitchell's fortune.

The great and good of the television world partied at the London Hilton on Park Lane in celebration of all our favourite shows and personalities at the TV Choice Awards. On the night, Sarah Lancashire and her show Happy Valley triumphed with Best Actress and Best Drama awards, while long-standing hit Call The Midwife won Best Family Drama.Talented Helen Skelton was suitably glammed up in a black bustier and scarlet trousers to pick up the prize for Best Factual Show for her series On The Farm. We made sure to chat with the stars on the red carpet as they arrived.

Strictly star Bobby Brazier is “caught in the middle” of the reignited tug-of-war between his father Jeff and his maternal grandma Jackiey Budden.The 20-year-old son of TV personality Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody is at the centre of tension between the pair after Jackiey, 67, reportedly called Jeff a “c**k” in a new interview. According to a source, EastEnders star Bobby is now feeling “stuck” between the warring pair because he is incredibly close to his dad who became his sole parent after Jade died in 2009.

It's going to be another explosive week in Albert Square as official EastEnders spoilers reveal Suki Panesar will once again go head-to-head with Nish while Dean takes drastic measures to stop Jade from leaving Walford. OK! has all the details for another dramatic week. Nish attacks Suki Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) begins divorce proceedings with Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) in EastEnders spoilers, but it’s Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) who’s more interested in their assets.

Just when you thought The Six had successfully covered up Keanu Taylor’s Christmas Day murder, EastEnders once again added a shocking twist to the tale as the latest episode of the BBC show revealed two devastating developments. As regular viewers will know, Denise Fox, Linda Carter, Stacey Slater, Kathy Beale, Suki Panesar and Sharon Watts were all involved in the murder of Keanu in The Queen Vic, after Linda accidentally fatally stabbed him to stop him from strangling Sharon.

Bobby Brazier has put rumours of a Celebrity Big Brother appearance to rest, after his former step-father, Jack Tweed, issued a warning for him not to go on the show. During his appearance at the TV Choice Awards in London on Monday, 12 February, Bobby, 20, confirmed that he would be back filming on EastEnders on Monday, 19 February, with him resuming the role of Freddie Slater. He was delighted to be reunited with his soap co-stars at the event, saying: "I'm happy to be back with my EastEnders lot.

It's been two months since EastEnders fans watched Keanu Taylor meet his untimely death at the hands of Linda Carter on the soap - but Danny Walters is already back as the Albert Square in tonight's episode.The actor reprises his role as Keanu in a series of silent cameos as EastEnders celebrates its 39th birthday. Tonight's (Monday 19th February) episode of EastEnders sees Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish, continue to unravel as the guilt over Keanu's death and the Six's cover-up get to her. She starts suffering hallucinations of Keanu on the stairs of her house and in her living room - and believes they are real.

There's just weeks to go before Celebrity Big Brother is finally back on our screens - with ITV confirming the official airdate in an exciting announcement. After the success of last year's Big Brother reboot, the celebrity spin-off is returning with a star-studded cast of housemates yet to be revealed. AJ Odudu and Will Best are back on hosting duties, kicking off the series with Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch on ITV1.The series will begin on Monday 4th March at 9pm, airing on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player across the week.