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Days of Our Lives production has officially been shut down for two weeks due to a member of the production team testing positive for Covid-19. The soap opera will now be on hiatus yet again following the quarantine.The members of the cast and crew were notified about the shut down via an email from Corday Productions.

Claire King has revealed some of her Famous Firsts, including her very first day at an all-girls boarding school. The Emmerdale star is best known for her fierce role as Kim Tate on the ITV soap, but has now revealed that she hasn't always had a tough exterior.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has spoken about her recent engagement to co-star Joe Duttine, joking they "had to find something to do" during lockdown.The pair, who play Abi Franklin and Tim Metcalfe on the ITV soap, confirmed the happy news back in March, having been romantically linked since 2018.Appearing on today's (September 16) This Morning, the subject of their relationship was brought up, Sally saying: "I know! That did happen, yeah!"When Phillip Schofield noted that they got

Coronation Street star Ian Bartholomew may be getting all the applause for his role as the manipulative and controlling Geoff Metcalfe, but he says that portraying the character has been "horrifying" for him at times.Speaking to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning, he said: "(Geoff) is dark. It's been fascinating, it's not been fun.

Soaps have had to adapt over the past few months amid the coronavirus pandemi to keep on top of social distancing rules, and one such example of where this was slightly trickier was during Maria Connor and Gary Windass’ wedding.The Coronation Street characters wed, even though Gary is still very much in love with ex Sarah Platt, and their ceremony consisted of only a handful of guests in adhering to government rules.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has expressed hope that viewers will go easy on the soap after they filmed Maria Connor and Gary Windass' (Mikey North) wedding.The pair are due to tie the knot next week, though it seems that filming the scenes with social distancing measures in place presented challenges.Appearing on today's (August 12) This Morning, Samia explained: "It was quite tricky, and we're just hoping that obviously our lovely viewers will cut us a bit of slack and understand

Emmerdale star Dean Andrews has revealed that before he was cast in the role of troubled Will Taylor in 2019 he actually tried out for a different, much smaller role in the soap – but completely messed up his audition.The actor joined This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford today (July 29) to chat about Will's latest fight with enemy DI Malone (Mark Womack) and he confessed that one of his first acting auditions was for the part of a radio presenter on Emmerdale.Despite actually

The first episode of Coronation Street filmed after the outbreak of coronavirus will air on television tonight.

EastEnders' Tameka Empson has been confirmed to be returning as Kim Fox.This Morning's Sharon Marshall dropped the news on the ITV daytime show yesterday (July 14), revealing that Empson will be back on set shortly."The great news is that Tameka is going to be back filming soon," she said."I don't think she's been on the set since last year, and I've really missed the sisterly relationship between Denise and Kim."Empson, who has played Denise's sister since 2009, took a break from the BBC soap

Coronation Street star Ben Price has opened up about adapting characters and storylines on the soap, now it has returned to filming.The ITV series resumed filming this month after shutting down in March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.However, the Nick Tilsley actor addressed how storylines and characters will join up with what was filmed pre-lockdown during an appearance on This Morning today (June 18).When co-presenter Phillip Schofield suggested there may be a bit of a change for

New soap specials on ITV will look back at memorable moments and beloved characters on Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Filming soap’s romantic scenes will take some “imagination”, an ITV drama boss has said.

Coronation Street's Yasmeen Metcalfe has only had Alya Nazir and Ryan Connor as allies during her horrific abuse ordeal at the hands of controlling Geoff.

Coronation Street's Helen Worth has opened up about the soap's return to filming, saying filming could be back in progress in the next few weeks and "hopefully", it could go back to its usual six episodes per week.

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis's son will soon make his debut on the soap, though it seems he won't be in it for the long haul.

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has opened up about the show's return to filming with new social distancing measures, and whether the soap will incorporate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic into storylines.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has opened up about life in lockdown with wife and co-star Zoe Henry.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston has spoken about Gemma Winter's (Dolly-Rose Campbell) current postnatal depression storyline.

Congratulations are in order for EastEnders and Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald, who has got engaged to his partner Jess.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage five years ago.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has admitted her mother was a bit worried when she announced she would be leaving the soap.

She played ditzy man-eating beautician Bernice Blackstock for almost two decades in Emmerdale, before leaving the soap late last year. Now Samantha Giles opens up to OK! about going in search of pastures new.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, recently revealed that she had called off her engagement to Ryan Harris, who she had been in a relationship with for six years.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, recently revealed that she had called off her engagement to Ryan Harris, who she had been in a relationship with for six years.

Ray Quinn is following up his recent Hollyoaks stint by returning to his roots.

Congratulations are in order for former Coronation Street resident Lucy-Jo Hudson, who has just become a mum for the second time!

Emmerdale couple Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb haven't ruled out having any more children.

EastEnders' Kellie Bright has teased the possibility of her character Linda Carter being killed off during the soap's upcoming 35th anniversary.

Coronation Street's Mikey North and Alison King have both denied claims that they kissed at the 2020 National Television Awards.

Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has revealed that Richard Blackwood's new character will play a major part in Warren Fox's upcoming storyline.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Jacqueline Jossa has revealed that she can barely contain her excitement about the upcoming National Television Awards for more than one reason.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean, has opened up about her split from fiancé Ryan Harris, admitting that the couple sadly "grew apart".

Congratulations are in order to former Home and Away and Neighbours star Christie Hayes who's announced her engagement to partner Justin Coombes-Pearce.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared an exciting update on her relationship with actor Joe Parker, as she confirms the couple are moving in together.

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has hit back at claims that she has had lip fillers following scenes in the latest episode.

Emmerdale star Joe-Warren Plant has taken some weight off his bonce by getting a new, shorter hairstyle.