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Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd have reunited to star in a new ITV2 series titled Sam and Billie: Sister Act – and the first trailer has been released

A sneak peek at Samantha Faiers and Billie Shepherd’s new ITV2 reality show has been released.

The sisters have teamed up once again for a new venture titled Sam and Billie: Sister Act, four years after their shared series The Mummy Diaries concluded in 2021.

Sam and Billie are embarking on the next phase of their lives as they take on the world together.

Now that the children are a bit older, it’s time for them to concentrate more on themselves and enjoy some sisterly downtime, all while juggling motherhood, their careers and life in the spotlight.

As the girls set off on joint journeys of self-discovery, they delve deeper into their lives, grapple with health concerns and confront some startling truths, but as always, they pull through it together with plenty of love and laughter as they continue to create lifelong memories, reports OK!.

In a tribute to sisterhood and with a bond that’s stronger than ever, Sam and Billie open up like never before.

From emotional heart-to-hearts and healing past wounds to marking milestones and dealing with life’s unexpected twists and turns, the sisters unite to experience the glamorous highs and humbling lows.

With numerous trips abroad, glitzy events and family life back home, this series offers an all-access pass.

The Mummy Diaries began as a one-off special in 2018 when Sam announced she was expecting her first child, Paul, with her partner Paul Knightley.

The programme was later given the green light for a full series, before being rebranded as Sam and Billie: The Mummy Diaries for the third series to highlight Billie’s family’s increased participation.

In 2021, it was recently revealed that Sam was stepping back from reality TV and would no longer feature on the popular ITVBe show with her partner Paul and their children.

The format subsequently shifted, with Billie and her husband Greg Shepherd taking centre stage alongside their children Nelly and Arthur.

Sam & Billie: Sister Act kicks off on August 19 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

Coronation Street legend Jack P Shepherd has opened up about his feelings after he missed out on a gong at the British Soap Awards as he admitted “it was a shock”

Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd has expressed his “shock” at missing out on a British Soap Award last weekend (Saturday, May 31).

The actor, who has played David Platt since he was just 12 years old in 2000, is a key part of the Platt family and recently celebrated his 25th anniversary on the show.

Jack’s character has had several near-death experiences on Corrie, including a terrifying incident in 2003 when Richard Hillman attempted to kill the Platt family by driving them into a canal.

Despite these dramatic moments, Jack was nominated for Best Comedy Performance at this year’s British Soap Awards, alongside Patsy Palmer (EastEnders), Nicola Wheeler (Emmerdale) and Nicole Barber-Lane (Hollyoaks).

Having previously won Villain of the Year in 2008 and Best Actor in 2018, Jack was hoping to add a third award to his collection, reports Leicestershire Live.

In response to his On The Sofa co-star, Colson Smith, Jack joked: “I’ve been trying for years to get a nod for comedy because I’ve never been nominated for it before.”

Reflecting on his disappointment at not winning, he admitted: “It was a shock.

“If you watched it the other night, you will notice that my reaction is genuine. And I’m completely blown away that I didn’t win.”

In an earlier episode of the show, Jack had admitted he would have been especially “devastated” if he had lost out on the award to Patsy Palmer.

Despite the potential disappointment, the 37 year old emphasised that there was never any “hatred or rivalry” when watching stars from rival soaps take to the stage for their prizes.

Corrie’s Jack P. Shepherd certainly didn’t hide his shock during the recent ceremony, as Coronation Street actors left with little to toast, compared to EastEnders which dominated the evening by sweeping up seven awards.

Only David Neilson managed to snag a trophy for the Weatherfield regulars at the eventful night.

Coronation Street returns this evening (Friday, June 6) at 8pm on ITV.

Shepherd, who has played 37 ODIs and 53 T20s, will be replaced in the squad by left-arm seamer Jediah Blades.

He has played four matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, including a 14-ball 53 not out in his most recent innings.

Rutherford has played in nine matches for current IPL leaders Gujarat Titans this season.

He will be replaced by top-order batter John Campbell for the Ireland leg of the tour while Shimron Hetmyer will take his place for the matches against England.

Hetmyer is another West Indies player at the IPL but his Rajasthan Royals side are already eliminated. He was originally left out of the Windies ODI squad after a poor run of form.

Seamer Shamar Joseph is at the IPL but has not featured for his side Lucknow Super Giants and remains in the West Indies squad.

The Windies play three ODIs in Ireland from 21 May before a three-match series in England from 29 May.

Three T20s against England follow from 6 June but the tourists are yet to name a squad for that contest.