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Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard, who is the longest-serving cast member playing the role of Tony Hutchinson, is entering the jungle on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Nick, 48 is best known for his role in the hit Channel 4 soap having joined the show as Tony when it launched in 1995 but has also appeared in a string of other TV and quiz shows. He studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and Corona Theatre School and has been nominated for several awards over the years - in 2017, he won the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement. What fans might not know is that he also owns a few restaurants in Sheffield and has a daughter named Ellie.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! host Declan Donnelly has been spotted out for dinner with his wife, Ali Astall and their son, Jack, just hours before the show's return.The hit reality programme returns to ITV tonight, but before that, Dec made time for his family and enjoyed a fish and chips dinner. Dec, 48, cut a relaxed figure wearing a white polo shirt and a pair of dark shorts as he pushed his son in his pram.

Former Hollyoaks star Lee Otway is set to appear in the final season of Netflix's The Crown, and he looks completely different! It's not often that soap stars and royalty mix, but fans will recognise Lee from his time on Channel 4's popular series. While Hollyoaks has the McQueen family, The Crown features the real-life Queen and her family. Lee, who played David 'Bombhead' Burke on Hollyoaks from 2001 until 2011, will be seen in the sixth and final season of The Crown, which started this week.

I'm A Celebrity and Hollyoaks star, Nick Pickard, has revealed that the crew on the set of Hollyoaks have given him a special nickname.They call him 'Ken', after Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) from Coronation Street. Nick, 48, who has been playing Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks since 1995, said: "The sparks call me Ken on the Hollyoaks set and I do see it as a badge of honour.

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard has revealed the most difficult part of getting set to step foot in camp as he lands on Australia's Gold Coast for the latest series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.The 48 year old actor, who is dad to daughter Ellie, said that leaving his family behind was the "hardest part" of the whole experience.The actor, who plays long suffering Tony Hutchinson on the Channel 4 soap landed at Brisbane airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time, 15 November, as the ninth contestant to join the line-up. He joked: "I'm just here for a fishing trip. We'll have to wait and see how I get on with snakes and spiders." But when asked if it was hard to leave his family behind he added honestly that "was the difficult part.

Laura Anderson has been defended by fans after trolls claimed her baby daughter Bonnie was "sunburnt" during their first holiday to Dubai.The 34 year old, who shares Bonnie with ex-Hollyoaks actor Gary Lucy, posted a picture of herself holding Bonnie in the shade while stunning in a bikini. Fans were quick to defend Laura after some trolls claimed Bonnie's face looked red. One comment that wasn't deleted said: "Face looks red on baby but nice shot enjoy." Instagram users were quick to defend new mum Laura, with one writing: "Give this lady a break guys she knows what she's doing please stop with the nasty comments and be nice." Another wrote: "Mum shamed already why won't people shut the f**k up and leave her alone! The baby isn't sun burnt." In the post, which Laura captioned "too cool", she showed off her figure as Bonnie wore a pair of sunglasses.

With many celebrities, such as Danny Dyer and Jamie Lynn Spears, rumoured to be entering the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here jungle, there's one actor who said he'd love the chance to do it all again. In an exclusive interview with OK! to chat about his short film Snapcatch which looks at the dangers of online grooming, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas revealed he'd be thrilled to take on the challenge again.

Emma Rigby has reportedly made a dramatic return to the role of Hannah Ashworth, as she was photographed reuniting with actor Kieron Richardson on the Hollyoaks set. The actress, 34, appeared on the Channel 4 soap for five years before exiting in 2010, although it appears that now 13 years later, she is set to make her return.

Stephanie Davis has traded the cobbles for the recording studio after filming her exit from Coronation Street. The soap star, 30, who shot to fame as Sinead O'Connor in Hollyoaks, has jetted off to America to record her debut album, and has been joined in the recording studio with Hollywood actor Jamie Campbell Bower.

Nineties pop star Kavana has shared an inspiring message for anyone battling addiction. The 46 year old singer, who's documented his battles with alcohol, posted a candid before-and-after photos on Instagram, taking his followers back to his lowest point last year and saying "recovery is possible." Kavana – whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh – was just 20 when he hit the charts with his Top 10 1997 hit, I Can Make You Feel Good, which was followed up with MFEO (Made For Each Other) and Crazy Chance.

I'm A Celebrity runner-up Jake Quickenden has shown off his dramatic three stone weight loss transformation after a 'gruelling training regime' ahead of his MMA cage fight at the weekend. The former Hollyoaks star will be taking on comedian Paul Smith in Manchester on Saturday, following an intense 10-month training regime. Jake took to the scales in a pair of leopard-print underpants to show off his lean physique as he weighed in at 76.9kg ahead of his MMA debut.The Dancing on Ice star has lost a total of 20kg in total, revealing the drastic change has been a 'mental challenge,' as he ate 'no carbs' and 'dehydrated himself' to make weight.

Stephanie Davis is said to have finished her brief stint on Coronation Street, although a return for her character Courtney Vance could be in the cards for the future. Stephanie, who shot to fame as Sinead O’Connor in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, returned to acting after a three-year break when she joined Corrie earlier this year.

ITV has reportedly cancelled the British Soap Awards next year in a surprising move – but the prestigious event is believed to be “set to return” in 2025. The awards ceremony took place on June 3 this year, where the best and brightest stars of the UK’s favourite soaps were out in force. It was hosted by TV star Jane McDonald after Phillip Schofield stepped quit ITV, stepping down from his presenting duties following an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Vanessa Feltz has addressed the rumours that Philip Schofield is set to appear on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here later this year. Sixty one year old Phillip has been linked with the reality TV show after his shock departure from This Morning. He admitted to having an affair with a much younger colleague and as a result left ITV completely, with his next move yet to be confirmed.

Pop legend Sonia first shot to fame as a fresh-faced 18 year old in 1989, with her No 1 chart hit, You'll Never Stop Me Loving You. She went on to have a string of further hits while working with the legendary songwriting and music production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, including Can't Forget You and Listen To Your Heart.The singing superstar even represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 – coming a very respectable second place with Better The Devil You Know – and was the first female artist to have five Top 20 singles from one album. But incredibly Sonia, who's now 52, hardly seems to have changed a bit since her heyday, recently appearing on BBC Breakfast looking much younger than her age.

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has released CCTV footage after an attempted burglary at her home. The actress, 35, recently opened up about feeling terrified after an attempted break-in at her home, where she was inside with fiancé Oliver Piotrowski and their son Forest. The star has shared footage of the moment people attempted to break-in, after saying she was “upset, scared and angry” about the incident.

A year after splitting from her footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair, glamorous Helen Flanagan is looking better than ever – and she isn’t afraid to show it. Now a source tells OK! the 33-year-old is “bursting with confidence” and ready to take advantage of any opportunities that come her way – especially when it comes to showing off her curves.

Katie McGlynn, known for her character Sinead Tinker on Coronation Street, was moved to tears when she realised that her character's cervical cancer storyline has saved lives four years after her sad death. Katie's character was killed off in 2019 after she tragically died from cervical cancer and in a heartfelt post, she shared photos of herself as her Corrie character.

Jorgie Porter has opened up about feeling terrified during a recent attempted burglary at her home. The Hollyoaks actor, 35, who was inside the property at the time, with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski and their son Forest, took to Instagram to share the scary experience with her fans. Posting a video to her Instagram Story, Jorgie began: "I'm really upset and really scared and angry that our house was almost robbed last night.

Soap star Nick Pickard, best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, is reportedly in talks to join the new series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. The return date for the hit jungle show, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, has yet to be confirmed but it's expected to be mid-November as usual.

Since first arriving on our screens back in March 2021, EastEnders star James Farrar has captured the heart of the nation with his portrayal of Zack Hudson in the iconic BBC soap. The 36 year old actor has delighted audiences at home with Zack’s antics over the years, which have included a selection of very rocky romances with everyone from Nancy Carter to Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

Hannah Tointon is probably best known for playing the role of Katy Fox in the E4 soap, Hollyoaks.The actor portrayed the character on and off for 10 years before finally saying goodbye to the show in 2017, when it was revealed that Katy had tragically passed away from a drug overdose. Throughout her time in Hollyoaks, Hannah was able to sink her teeth into some gritty storylines, including dealing with her murderous brother Warren, being kidnapped by Clare Cunningham and her numerous romances. However, despite such a dramatic decade on the soap, Hannah shared that it was time for her to leave to pursue other things.

Since arriving on our screens back in July, Coronation Street newcomer Stephanie Davis has been delighting audiences as Courtney Vance, the glamorous wife of Dev Alahan’s business associate Darren Vance. Yet rather than trying to get into the shopkeeper’s good graces, fans at home have seen Courtney set her sights on Dev’s teenage son Aadi instead, with the pair embarking on a steamy affair and even moving in together - despite numerous objections from both families.

Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost. The BBC announced on Wednesday, 18 October, that the long-standing series, which revolves around the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice, will conclude.

Gareth Pierce has played the long running character, Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street since 2020, and since joining the cast, has seen himself at the centre of multiple storylines. Most recently, the son of veteran character, Eileen Grimshaw, has had strained relations with her partner, George Shuttleworth after the two used to work together at Shuttleworth's funeral parlour. Viewers will know that the tensions were caused by Todd's ambitions as a funeral director - he was nominated for the Young Funeral Director of the Year award - and believed he deserved a pay rise.

In 2007, Brian became Big Brother's youngest winner after the nation fell in love with the 19-year-old cheeky chappy. After spending a total of 94 days on the show, the popular housemate was only ever up for nomination once.

Calvin Buckley - partner of the late Hollyoaks actress Frankie Jules-Hough who was tragically killed in a car crash in May - has spoken out for the first time over his heartache. Speaking to Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley this morning, Calvin claims that his family have been "let down" by the courts, something that has left him unable to grieve the death of the soap star, who played Jess Holt in the soap.

All Creatures Great and Small sees vets Siegfried Farnon and James Herriot deal with several difficult animals. But in the new series, Helen will also have to get to grips with some new animal additions at Skeldale House. Speaking ahead of the series, actress Rachel Shenton revealed there's one addition who she has "tricky" scenes with.

The countdown is officially on for Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey, as she prepares to welcome her second child in just a matter of weeks.Taking to social media this weekend, the much-loved soap star, 35, once again showed off her blossoming baby bump in a gorgeous video she posted to Instagram. Looking as though she's ready to pop, the mum-of-one - who already shares five year old daughter Coco with a previous partner - danced in a heartwarming video, in which her baby bump was on full display.

He might be best known for his 'bad boy' character Warren Fox in Hollyoaks but Jamie Lomas is also making waves when it comes to working behind the camera.The 48 year old recently produced and starred in Lead Belly, a hard-hitting short film which raises awareness about the ex armed forces personnel living on the streets, and is now back with another about online grooming.This time around though, Jamie enlisted the help of his good friend Peter Andre and son Junior for the project and exclusively told OK!: "This project is really important to me so I contacted Peter Andre - a good friend of mine - to help spread awareness on the dangers of online grooming. "I knew that his son Junior was really interested in acting as well, so I asked if he'd take part." Jamie, who recently got engaged to girlfriend Jess Bell following an elaborate Mexican proposal, then revealed that the Mysterious Girl singer jumped at the chance as it was a subject he felt strongly about.

Five years on since his Coronation Street departure, Aidan Connor actor Shayne Ward will once again be reuniting with his on-screen co-star Catherine Tyldesley as part of an exciting new murder mystery show: The Good Ship Murder on Channel 5 on Friday, 13 October. Leaving behind the cobbles in exchange for a cruise liner, the talented duo will once gain be reunited, but this time as Jack Grayling, a former detective turned cruise singer, and accomplished First Officer Kate Woods, as they tackle a spate of murders on their luxury liner.

A man who killed a pregnant former Hollyoaks actress when he hit her car after filming himself driving at 123mph on a motorway has had his sentence increased. Adil Iqbal, 22, pleaded guilty to killing Frankie Jules-Hough, 38, in a motorway crash and causing serious injury to her son Thomas, 9. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

All Creatures Great and Small actress Rachel Shenton has revealed that she was “thrilled” to spend more time on set with fellow co-star Patricia Hodge while filming the Channel 5 show. Rachel, 35, who plays Helen Herriot on the show, has opened up about her friendship with Patricia, who plays Mrs Pumphrey, and called it “a pleasure” to film more scenes with the actress.

A legacy of terror - Coronation Street Last week was a tough one for the residents as Stephen’s crimes finally came to light.The dust is far from settled on the scandal either, with the police sniffing around for more evidence of his activities. Carla, meanwhile, faces the daunting task of trying to keep Underworld afloat. She announces she’s off to Spain to secure a new deal, but her staff remain worried about their jobs.

Hollyoaks star Jude Monk McGowan has delighted fans on social media as he announced his engagement to long term partner Jessica Hern. Jude, who was best known for playing villain Liam Donovan in the soap, took to Instagram to share his exciting life update with his followers as he and Jessica shared a carousel of photos documenting their special day. Among the adorable snaps, one standout photo showed Jessica proudly showing off her engagement ring, which featured a distinctive cluster of diamonds set in an elongated oval, all finished off with a beautiful gold band.

Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper has revealed that her baby was taken to the hospital after a 'tough' medical emergency. Sharing a heartbreaking picture of her little one Fiáin-Luna cuddling a soft toy while in a hospital cot, the Channel 4 star told fans how she has been 'hit by a curveball out of nowhere.' Claire, 42, welcomed the arrival of her second child, Fiáin-Luna, with Irish actor and fellow Hollyoaks star Emmett J Scanlan, 44, in November last year.The pair already share a son, Ocean-Torin.The star captioned the image of her tot recovering on a hospital ward: "We had a very tough start to the weekend, so glad our little love is on the mend, curveballs come out of nowhere, and sometimes it really does hit damn hard," followed by a wounded heart emoji.