EastEnders spoilers: Fan shock as Sharon Watts returns looking 'years younger'; plus Emmerdale & Coronation Street news
EASTENDERS fans were bowled over as Sharon Watts returned to Albert Square looking incredibly glam.
Several viewers reckoned she'd come back looking years younger – and appeared more blonde, tanned and relaxed than ever.
She breezed back to Albert Square on Wednesday night after treating herself to a trip to the glam squad.
Sharon said with a smile: "I've been pampered, polished and plucked."
One EastEnders fan branded the character a "skinny queen" while another wrote: "Sharon looks so beautiful today, she looks 19."
Another tweeted: "Anyone else going to mention how Sharon is looking at the moment!"
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- Joseph Gamp
Corrie fans have same reaction as HUGE star quits cobbles
CORONATION Street fans are devastated after Lydia Chambers left Weatherfield – after Adam Barlow covered for her.
The businesswoman – who is played by actress Rebecca Ryan in the ITV soap – finally confessed to her crimes tonight before leaving Weatherfield with a twist.
Lydia left Weatherfield for good – but fans desperately want her back.
One wrote: “I can’t believe that’s Lydia over and out!”
A second said: #Corrie So… is that it with the Lydia storyline? Well that sucked.”
Another simply asked: “Lydia… that’s it?”
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders fans confused as Sharon returns with new look
EASTENDERS fans were bowled over as Sharon Watts returned to Albert Square looking incredibly glam.
Several viewers reckoned she’d come back looking years younger – and appeared more blonde, tanned and relaxed than ever.
She breezed back to Albert Square on Wednesday night after treating herself to a trip to the glam squad.
One EastEnders fan branded the character a “skinny queen” while another wrote: “Sharon looks so beautiful today, she looks 19.”
Another tweeted: “Anyone else going to mention how Sharon is looking at the moment!”
A third said: “Can we all take a minute to appreciate how good Sharon Watts looks on #EastEnders?! Wow…”
One other viewer posted: “Honestly thought Margot Robbie had popped up in the Square. But no. It’s only our pampered , polished and plucked Sharon.”
- Joseph Gamp
Classic soap blunders: Corrie’s Kev forgets his dead baby
In a now-legendary error, Coronation Street bosses actually had to apologise after mechanic Kevin Webster – played by Michael Le Vell – forgot his own baby had died.
He told daughter Sophie it “must be hard burying one of your kids” while helping her organise her girlfriend Maddie Heath’s funeral.
However, Kevin had, in fact, buried one of his kids 15 years previously in 2000, after he and wife Alison lost their son Jake just days after he was born.
Tragically, Alison later took her own life, throwing herself under a lorry after kidnapping baby Bethany Platt.
Producer Stuart Blackburn told The Sun: “Our episodes go through many drafts and are scrutinised by many people, but on this occasion we did make a mistake.”
- Joseph Gamp
Classic soap blunders: EastEnders’ Ben Mitchell forgets he’s deaf
When kidnapped Ben Mitchell – played at the time by Harry Reid – was dramatically kidnapped and came up against his captors in a nail-biting episode of EastEnders in 2016, fans were quick to spot a script mistake.
The gang ringleader told a bloodied and bruised Ben: “You and your mate could just walk away,” to which Ben replied: “So long as I suddenly go deaf, blind and stupid so far as you lot are concerned?”
Viewers soon took to social media to point out that Ben is already partially deaf, after contracting meningitis as a baby.
- Joseph Gamp
Strictly's Giovanni on impact of silent dance with Rose-Ayling Ellis
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has said the reaction to the silent moment in his routine with Rose Ayling-Ellis on the dancing show has been bigger than they had anticipated.
EastEnders actress Ayling-Ellis, 27, became the first deaf contestant to win Strictly alongside professional dance partner Pernice last year, and their routine – during which they paused the music and danced in silence as a tribute to the deaf community – is among six nominees for Virgin Media's Must-See Moment Award at the upcoming Bafta TV ceremony.
The award, which is the only one voted for by the public, celebrates the diversity of British TV and the moments that got our nation talking, tweeting and laughing in 2021.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Pernice said: "The feeling in the room was just outstanding, it was more than just a dance, it was more than just 16 seconds of silence.
"For us it was more, show what Rose feels every single week and I think since we did that moment, I think people realised how difficult it was for Rose dancing and… so it was very special."
Asked about the impact of their dance, he told Dan Walker and Sally Nugent: "I knew it was going to be an important dance for Rose, for the deaf community, but the reaction has been bigger than what we thought."
- Joseph Gamp
Eastedners' Tracy-Ann Oberman says she is helping orphans flee Ukraine
British actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about the work she is doing with a Ukrainian orphanage to help children escape the "terrible" war in the Ukraine.
Oberman, 55, is best known for her roles in Friday Night Dinner and EastEnders.
She told the PA news agency: "It's terrible. Every year we go into a new year thinking it can only get better.
"But I have a lot of Ukrainian friends and there is an orphanage over there that I am involved with called the Tikva orphanage, which is in Odesa, and we have been working very hard to get those children and everyone in Odesa out."
On whether their efforts had been successful, she added: "So far not bad, but it has been really hard to get everyone out of Odesa that we can."
Oberman recently starred in Channel 4's hit drama It's A Sin, which follows a group of gay friends living in London as the HIV/Aids crisis unfolds.
The series, which starred Olly Alexander, was awarded the Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) award for best drama series, with its writer Russell T Davies winning the award for best writer.
- Joseph Gamp
Home & Away star fears for show’s future after Neighbours axed
Home And Away star Sophie Dillman has hinted she’s concerned for the show’s future after fellow Aussie soap Neighbours was axed after 37 years.
The actress, who plays Ziggy Astoni, says she was “devastated” Neighbours has been dropped.
Sophie said: “It was such an iconic Australian television show. It was such a great starting ground for not only actors but cast, crew and directors. I knew so many people working on it and it’s heartbreaking to see.
“When we heard we were all very, very sad.”
In the UK, Home And Away and Neighbours are both on Channel 5 but they don’t share production companies – so hopefully Sophie has nothing to worry about.
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders star reveals secret phone backstage
EASTENDERS star Barbara Joan Smith has revealed a special phone backstage that keeps the soap running like clockwork.
The Dana Monroe actress, 24, let fans into the little behind-the-scenes secret in an Instagram video last night.
She filmed a rather retro looking phone that Assistant Directors regularly use to organise the show’s stars.
Barbara said: “These little phones in our dressing rooms are for the artist AD and their people to contact us and look after us.
“They call us and tell us when we have 10 minutes. They tell us when we have to be on set. They walk us there if we don’t know where we’re going.”
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ original Dotty Cotton’s transformation
EASTENDERS’ original Dotty Cotton star Molly Conlin
looked world’s away from her Albert Square character in a raunchy cut-out dress.The actress, 21, played the sinister schoolgirl between 2008 and 2010.
She joined the soap aged just seven after auditioning for the role of Tiffany Dean that went to Maisie Smith.
But 12 years on from her stint on the BBC soap and Molly boasts 25k followers on Instagram.
Most recently she posted a picture of herself posing in front of a mirror in a revealing black dress.
The former soap star styled her brunette locks into a middle parting and loose waves.
She accessorised with gold bracelets and finished the look with black acrylic nails.
- Joseph Gamp
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- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Manpreet Sharma makes a shock decision
HEAVILY traumatised by her ordeal with sinister nurse Meena Jutla, Manpreet Sharma has opted for silence.
The Emmerdale GP – played by Rebecca Sarker – has refused to testify against the serial killer. But could that change?
In upcoming scenes of the ITV show, Manpreet reconsiders her stance on testifying.
If Manpreet decides to take the witness stand, her testimony could shatter Meena’s defence.
Will Manpreet testify against her sister? What will she tell the court?
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter 'bagging freebies' for wedding
HOLLYOAKS star Jorgie Porter has admitted that she’s trying to bag freebies for her wedding next year – saying the cost is "enormous".
The 34-year-old actress, who is engaged to fiancé Ollie Piotrowski, said she is the "worst planner" when it comes to organising big events and said she's still in the early stages of planning.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun about her wedding plans, Jorgie said: "I can’t say much because I’m really bad at it – I’m the worst planner for anything.
"I’ve been phoning venues and stuff – it’s quite expensive.
"It’s happening next year.
"I’m trying to get celeb discounts, I will do posts, I’ll get my friends involved and they will post too."
Jorgie also revealed that she has her heart set on wearing two different wedding dresses on the big day.
- Milica Cosic
Bookies claim EastEnders’ Ian ‘WILL return’
EASTENDERS' Ian Beale will return and take over the Queen Vic after Mick Carter's exit, bookies claim.
Bets are on that Adam Woodyatt could be about to return to EastEnders as show favourite Danny Dyer leaves the BBC Soap.
Bookmakers William Hill have now priced his character's return at just 6-1.
Others they say could get their hands on the Queen Vic’s licence are Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), both priced at 9-4.
- Milica Cosic
Jason Donovan reveals his DAD was in Neighbours before him
NEIGHBOURS star Jason Donovan has revealed that he has a very famous dad who also appeared in the Aussie soap.
Jason appeared on BBC Breakfast and told presenters Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson that it’s time to “celebrate” the show, despite it being axed.
“I think it’s time to celebrate Neighbours,” Jason said.
“It has kept my family employed for a long time, to be honest. My daughter’s in it, my Dad’s in it.”
He continued: “We should be grateful for what it has given Australia.”
“[What] it’s given actors, producers, writers, directors. My father, in the 70s, fought very hard for Australian content in television, because the governments at the time wanted to bring cheaper exports in.
“It’s as a result of that that we have productions like Neighbours, Priscilla, Muriel’s Wedding, Moulin Rouge.”
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ fans reminded of Billy's child abuser storyline
EASTENDERS fans are in shock after being reminded of Billy Mitchell’s evil past.
The market stall holder – who is played by actor Perry Fenwick in the BBC soap – is best known now for being a hapless dad of two.
And now fans are shocked at remembering his cruel past.
One wrote: “Remember when Billy Mitchell abused his nephew Jamie? It seems like it has just been forgotten.”
A second said: “Really I think if you take Billy's treatment of Jamie into consideration then he shouldn't be allowed to have kids of his own.
“Yet suddenly he is the doting dad, it’s a bit silly how no one mentions his passed anymore.”
Another added: “They should explore Billy's past as it would be interesting to see how Honey would react to it. Does Billy still feel guilt?"
- Milica Cosic
Corrie fans spot touching Ukraine tribute
After Monday's episode, viewers took to Twitter as the credits rolled, and many believed they saw the colours of the Ukraine flag behind the café's food cabinet.
One wrote: "I was more taken by the subtle Ukraine flag colours behind the pie."
A second replied: "Same."
While cafe owner Roy (David Neilson) is known for his social conscience, the tribute to Ukraine isn't known to be intentional.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders shock as Tommy stabs bully
EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Tommy Moon stabbed his bully Sid and left him bleeding on the floor.
The schoolboy lashed out at the bullies with a knife after they ambushed him after school.
Shocked viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the scenes.
One wrote: "When are they gonna give poor Tommy a break 🙁 #eastenders."
A second said: "Tommy you need to tell Kat the truth!! #EastEnders."
Another added: "No way Tommy just stabbed someone and said I got to go #EastEnders."
- Milica Cosic
Corrie's Colson Smith hints at soap exit
CORONATION Street's Colson Smith has hinted he could trade the Cobbles for a new presenting role.
The 23-year-old actor, who is about to star in ITV's new celebrity show The Games, has revealed he'd love to try his hand fronting a TV programme.
Speaking on the Sofa Cinema Club podcast, alongside co-stars Jack P. Shepherd and Ben Price, he said: "It's [The Games] going to open up new doors for me and new opportunities.
"I love acting but the other thing I love is presenting. The podcast allows me to do both, and this show [The Games] might open up a door for me.
"When ITV buys the rights for the Olympics I'll be, 'Hello and welcome to the Olympics, it's me, previous Olympian, Colson Smith.'
"As long as I'm safe and I'm enjoying it. Corrie is my job, this is another job. I'm happy to balance the both of them, I like being busy. That's all I want to be."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton reveals major career U-turn
EASTENDERS star Louisa Lytton has revealed a major career U-turn saying return to soap is "up in the air".
The actress – who plays Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap – said she is enjoying mum life and her seven-month-old baby is currently her "priority".
Speaking exclusively to The Sun about her return to EastEnders, Louisa said: "Yeah, I’m not sure at the moment, everything is sort of up in the air.
"Not sure at the moment, I just don’t know.
"Now that I’ve had a baby, that’s the priority."
The 33-year-old star said she been far too preoccupied with her little bundle of joy to watch any TV – including EastEnders.
"I don’t have time to watch TV at the moment, I watched it to get back into it after 15 years but I'm just too busy now," Louisa said.
"Mum life is really good, she’s seven months now. It’s my first Mother’s Day, it’s just flown by.
"It’s what I’ve always dreamed of, I waited a very long time for it, I just love every minute at the moment."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ Kelsey Calladine-Smith transformation away from character Jada
In real life Kelsey Calladine-Smith looks nothing like her character.
The 17-year-old is far cry from the single teen mum and instead leads a very glamorous life.
While Jada is rarely seen in anything other than a tracksuit, Kelsey loves to get glammed up and to experiment with her hair.
When she’s not filming in Walford, the actress visits London’s top restaurants with her friends and enjoys exotic holidays.
Earlier this year she soaked up the sun in Miami – looking world’s away from Jada, who lives with Sharon.
- John Hall
EastEnders’ Kelsey Calladine-Smith transformation away from character Jada
In real life Kelsey Calladine-Smith looks nothing like her character.
The 17-year-old is far cry from the single teen mum and instead leads a very glamorous life.
While Jada is rarely seen in anything other than a tracksuit, Kelsey loves to get glammed up and to experiment with her hair.
When she’s not filming in Walford, the actress visits London’s top restaurants with her friends and enjoys exotic holidays.
Earlier this year she soaked up the sun in Miami – looking world’s away from Jada, who lives with Sharon.
- John Hall
Manpreet Sharma makes a shock decision over serial killer sister
Heavily traumatised by her ordeal with sinister nurse Meena Jutla, Manpreet Sharma has opted for silence.
The Emmerdale GP – played by Rebecca Sarker – has refused to testify against the serial killer. But could that change?
In upcoming scenes of the ITV show, Manpreet reconsiders her stance on testifying.
If Manpreet decides to take the witness stand, her testimony could shatter Meena's defence.
She not only knows all about Meena's lies and manipulative tactics, she was also held hostage by the serial killer in December, 2021.
Manpreet was drugged and tied up in Wendy's home before being taken to a barn alongside Vinny, where Meena was planning to gas them alive after confession all of her crimes to them.
Both characters were eventually saved by Liam who then tried to run after Meena, to no avail.
- John Hall
Corrie fans think they’ve rumbled Phill Whitaker (continued…)
Later on, Phill and Maria’s brother Kirk tried to cheer her up concerned that her chances of winning was low.
Phil reassured her: “Look, even if the press polls are looking bad it’s still good news.”
A confused Maria asked: “How is this good news? You should be a spin doctor.”
He then explained that Maria’s campaign had worked because they had got planning rescinded on the bypass.
The chuffed hairdresser replied: “Even if I lose the election I’ll still have achieved what I set out to!”
But viewers felt uneasy about Phill’s early predictions of her losing and thinks he’s not to be trusted.
One wrote: “I’d say Phil is secretly working for Maria’s competitor! He deliberately must have sabotaged Maria’s campaign #corrie.”
Another posted: “Can’t help thinking there’s something dodgy about Phil #corrie.”
- John Hall
Corrie fans think they’ve rumbled Phill’s plan to take down Maria
CORONATION Street fans are convinced Phill Whitaker is not to be trusted and is plotting against Maria Connor after a huge clue on Wednesday’s episode.
ITV viewers know that Maria (played by actress Samia Longchambon) has her hands full as she’s not only taking care of wayward Kelly Neelan and her ill mother Laura but is also running to secure a place on the Weatherfield council.
So when Fiz Stape’s boyfriend Phill Whittaker offered to help her with her campaign, Maria quickly accepted.
But Corrie fans are suspicions that Phill is secretly working for the opposition after spotting his strange behaviour on Wednesday’s episode.
Maria proudly up the last of her posters around the village ahead of the election and excitedly posed for photos for the local newspaper.
Phill then he told Maria to keep some of the posters for “keepsakes” – hinting that she had already lost.
- John Hall
Rebecca Ryan: Corrie bosses had no idea my brother was already on the soap
CORONATION Street star Rebecca Ryan has revealed that bosses had no idea her brother was on the soap when they cast her for the role of Lydia Chambers.
“Nobody at Coronation Street had any idea,” she told the Mirror.
“When I joined, I’d be talking to people and say, ‘Oh, yeah, my brother works here’. And they’d go, ‘Really, who’s your brother? What? Jack!’.
“It’s a dream come true to be working on the show at the same time, but it’s a total coincidence.”
The sibling duo have shared snaps on social media showing their close bond – with Rebecca, 30, saying that she feels very “protective” over her younger brother.
Rebecca added: “It definitely brought us closer together.
“I would die for my brother. We’re best friends and it’s been like that ever since we were kids.”
“We talk on the phone at least once a day and I feel so protective towards him.
Rebecca’s character has been causing destruction ever since she stepped onto the famous cobbles.
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