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Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw, who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, has enjoyed an afternoon out with a fellow soap legend from the ITV show

Tracy Shaw has enjoyed a leisurely afternoon with Sally Ann Matthews amid her cancer battle. The actress, 52, who played Maxine Peacock on Coronation Street from 1995 until 2003, announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been keeping fans up to date ever since.

On Friday afternoon, Tracy shared a photo of herself and Sally Ann, 55, who played Jenny Bradley on the ITV soap on and off for almost 40 years, onto Instagram after they spent the afternoon catching up. Whilst the pair’s Weatherfield alter-egos never crossed paths on screen, the actresses met when they both starred in a tour of the play Mum’s The Word in 2010.

She wrote: “Never stopped laughing #sallyannmatthews. Meet for an hr Brunch led to lunch 3 hrs of glorious laughter. Homemade ginger biscuits, and sunflowers , I was spoilt. We met on tour years ago and we haven’t stopped laughing since. Love you Sal.”

Tracy then shared the picture to her Instagram Story, and in the background , she added the Cyndi Lauper classic Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

“Good morning everyone. I’ve put some makeup on because I’m going to meet a friend who is going to collect me and we’re gonna go for a drink. I wanna share about how when you are at home and then you go out…do you remember the COVID days?

Earlier in the day, Tracy became emotional as she said she was getting ready to go out with a friend and it struck her just how how it felt to be leaving the house after so long indoors.

She said: “All of a sudden we started going out in the world…that’s how it feels and I feel really emotional about meeting my friend because I haven’t seen her for so long and I’ve just spent some time putting makeup on but I’ll probably cry so that’ll come off and I do feel like a painted doll! But anyway, I can’t wait to show you more and tell you more. Have a beautiful morning!”

Tracy, who also enjoyed a brief pop career with a cover of the Lonnie Gordon track Happenin’ All Over Again before going on to appear in Casualty, Doctors and a string of theatre productions over the years, previously told her followers that she was “all over the place” thanks to all the side effects of chemotherapy, and various things stopped her venturing far from home.

“Because of all the medications, thrush, and shingles, I’m all over the place. The smallest things can affect us and this, setting myself, starting the day, listening to the birds and seeing the sunrise and be amongst nature at its best.

“Also, it’s really hot and I have to get the dogs out and I’ve been really locked in the chemo land of not being able to go out because there isn’t a toilet that can actually take what I need now. That’s a bit frank but that’s the truth.

“So, today, we’ve gone to their favourite park and that will be them for the day, and me for the day. I just wanna say hello to everyone. Stay cool.”

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks newcomer Charlotte Riley, who replaced original Leah Barnes actress Ela-May Demircan, has revealed the pressure of taking on the role amid backlash

Hollyoaks‘ new Leah Barnes actress Charlotte Riley has shared her reaction to backlash from viewers aimed at bosses.

After the role was recast and original actress Ela-May Demircan was replaced, newcomer Charlotte confessed there was “pressure” with taking on the role. Hearing out why fans weren’t impressed about the changes to the character, Charlotte explained why the role was recast.

She also, in an exclusive chat with the Mirror, defended the changes to Leah as fans called out the character’s “personality transplant”. Hollyoaks bosses planned the change in order to take the character of Leah down a different route.

As for the changes to Leah as a person, it’s very much to do with her time in LA. Charlotte hopes the show will explore some of Leah’s past, while she added that we will see another side to Leah very soon.

On the backlash, Charlotte sympathised: “There is definitely pressure. I obviously understand it because when you watch your favourite show, and they recast someone, you’re like, it’s not her!

“I would be the exact same honestly. People don’t like change, myself included, but I think that’s why people need to get comfortable with change in that life changes people.

“People grow and that’s what they wanted to do with Leah, take her down a different route. She’s been in LA, she’s been studying, and she’s changed as a person.

“She’s had these American influences, and her style’s changed.” Charlotte also explained that a lot of the confidence and chaos we are seeing with Leah is a front she’s putting on.

She told us: “There’s a lot that’s gone on and you never lose your inner self. She has past trauma like with the loss of her mum, she’s not completely changed. But she’s got these great cover-ups, she puts on a front for everyone.

“In the summer we will see it deteriorate a bit. She’s not always perfect and she wants to put on a front. Finding this new aspiration of being an influencer, it’s given her confidence to change as a person.”

Charlotte is loving her time on the soap though, and she talked about reuniting with her Coronation Street co-stars Lewis Walton and Brook Debio, who both recently joined the Channel 4 soap too. She said: “Brook found out way before anything, then Lewis and then it just happened, it was me!

“I love it, it still doesn’t feel real and I don’t think it ever will. When you’re constantly doing auditions and it’s rejection therapy, when you do get the job it’s like imposter syndrome.

“But I have found my feet a bit, and I’m settled in now. I love it. I’m constantly living in that dream and doing what I have wanted to do since I was little.”

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Betsy in Coronation Street learned more about her recovery during Thursday’s episode of the ITV soap after a stroke as a result of non-fatal strangulation

Spoilers have shared a glimpse of what happens to Betsy in Coronation Street after her stroke ordeal this week.

Initially, no one knew what happened after Betsy, played by actress Sydney Martin, was was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at home. As doctors confirmed she appeared to have suffered a stroke, there was horror for her family as she had a second stroke.

Doctors explained in the fallout that Betsy had suffered aphasia, a language disorder, as well as paralysis on her right side. Betsy was shown struggling to speak, while also struggling to find the right words to explain what had happened to her.

Eventually, Betsy’s family and the doctor uncovered that Betsy’s strokes were the result of artery damage in her neck and a temporary loss of circulation, as a result of strangulation during sex. Betsy explained that she had consented, and both she and her partner Dylan Wilson believed only minimal pressure was applied.

The storyline is exploring the dangers of non-fatal strangulation, while also raising awareness of the effects of a stroke. In the latest episode we saw Betsy continuing to struggle with her life-changing diagnosis.

The doctor visited her and told her that in terms of her muscle weakness, on the right side of her body, there’s a good chance she will recover. The doctor said that with language and speech therapy, she could make a “good” recovery.

Lisa was on the warpath, especially when she heard Dylan and his dad Sean joking around in the café. She’d vowed to go to the police and report Dylan, for strangling Betsy during sex.

Betsy had begged her mum not to report Dylan, not blaming him for what had happened to her. Lisa then exposed Dylan to everyone in the café, claiming he had assaulted Betsy during sex, causing her to have a stroke.

She fumed at the teen, saying he could have killed Betsy, and Dylan ran off. Sean wanted answers, and Dylan told his dad how he and Betsy had both consented to choking during sex, and that they had tried it before after seeing it online.

At the end of the episode, Lisa went to the police station to report Dylan, so will Dylan be sent to prison for what has happened to Betsy? That’s unclear, but new spoilers for this week and next week have shared more about what happens next with Betsy.

Dylan suggests Brody could be responsible for what happened to Betsy, suggesting she may have cheated on him. Next week, Brody confronts Dylan over his lies, and tells him that if he was Betsy, he’d press charges.

Ryan also gives Dylan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy, and how much he was to blame. This leads to Dylan visiting Betsy at the hospital, where he admits he now accepts that he’s responsible for her condition.

Apologetic, Dylan is terrified and flees when the police arrive to take Betsy’s statement – but what will she tell them? Later, Betsy struggles as she begins physio exercises.

When she’s unable to get to the toilet by herself, she’s embarrassed to ask pal Lauren for help. Betsy has a long road to recovery ahead of her, and she will struggle with the life-changing impact on her daily life that the stroke has caused.

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From being homeless to becoming one of Emmerdale’s most adored stars, one cast member has an incredible backstory

An Emmerdale icon has an off-screen story even more remarkable than some of the soap’s biggest storylines.

Over the years, viewers have been introduced to several stars who have joined the long-running programme. And while plenty have left, several have remained in the Dales, including Bob Hope actor Tony Audenshaw.

Tony shot to fame playing Bob Hope on the ITV soap back in 2000. Since then, he’s become a firm favourite and has been involved in a ton of memorable soap moments.

And in Wednesday’s episode (July 15) episode, the Woolpack Batman was seen spilling the beans to newcomer Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) about her newfound family.

However, for actor Tony, life hasn’t always been plain sailing as he has endured tough times trying to make ends meet while chasing his dream of acting.

Tony’s real-life homeless experience

In 2019, Tony opened up about being homeless back in the day, before having his big break in the TV world. The actor revealed he could not afford to stay in a BnB when he worked in Thorpe Park back in the 1980s, so was forced to sleep in his car in order to make ends meet.

“There were occasions where I didn’t have enough for a B&B, so I just parked up and tried to get some kip. It wasn’t easy, but you do what you have to do,” he said on Loose Women.

“I used to work at Thorpe Park, the theme park, I used to be the Thorpe Park rangers and do the voices. Up North things are much cheaper. I came down here in the 80s, and it was £70 for a BNB.

“If I was down for five nights I would sleep in the car, because I didn’t have much money coming in. I’d never do it two nights on the trot because you couldn’t really function well. It was Monday in a B&B, Tuesday in the car – the things you saw in those car parks, torches in the window.”

Tony’s reported soap earnings

Bob’s perseverance paid off as after an early stint in Brookside in the mid-90s, he was first seen on Emmerdale in 1996 in a minor role before landing the part of Bob Hope four years later.

Since then, he has clocked up more than 2,500 episodes, making him one of the soap’s longest-serving cast members.

Due to his status on the show, it’s believed Tony. could be earning thousands. Cast members earn between £400 and £2,000 per episode, which translates to annual salaries ranging from roughly £12,000 for newer cast members to over £200,000 for top, long-standing stars, like Tony.

Tony’s world record

Away from the Yorkshire set, Tony is renowned for his love of running; a hobby that has taken him all around the world, from London to Amsterdam and New York.

In 2010, he entered the London Marathon in a giant baby outfit — and crossed the line in just 3 hours and 13 minutes. The remarkable time earned him a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon dressed as a baby, but the record has since been broken.

Running was also a hobby he shared with his late wife Ruth, who died from cancer in April 2017, when she was 43 years old, after a 16-month battle with the disease. Tony and Ruth had been married since 1996 and had two children together, a son George and a daughter Emily.

Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 8:00pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Coronation Street fans have been left shocked as a controversial sex storyline has kicked off on the ITV soap but fans have praised both cast and bosses for their latest efforts in raising awareness

Coronation Street has kicked off a controversial new storyline surrounding consensual choking during sex. The world’s longest-running TV soap, which has favoured the use of issue-based plots along with an onslaught of crime and medical stories in recent years, began its Wednesday night double bill with a dramatic shot of an ambulance whizzing away from the Manchester backstreet.

In it was Betsy Swain, the daughter of incompetent police officer Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and the stepdaughter of no-nonsense factory boss Carla Conor (Alison King), but viewers were at a loss as to what was actually going on throughout the episode’s opening scenes.

It was supposed to be a happy time for Betsy, who had just struck up a relationship with fellow teenager Dylan Wilson, and they were just figuring out how they were going to manage a long-distance relationship as she prepared to go off to study in London. But something awful had clearly happened as Carla rushed to the bedside in the hospital, and found Lisa there trying to comfort her daughter as she struggled to speak.

A doctor then called Lisa and Carla outside, with the results of an MRI scan confirming that Betsy (Sydney Martin) had suffered a stroke. Lisa struggled to take in the news and could barely hold back the tears as she learned that more tests would be needed to determine the cause. Trying to be a dutiful boyfriend, Dylan had put together a care package of essentials and was set on taking it round to the hospital to show her how much he cared.

As Betsy struggled to recall the events of the night before, her slurred speech made it hard to follow, but she spoke of all she remembered as stylistic flashback scenes aired, featuring her and Dylan dancing and making dinner. It was then that she explained that Dylan had put his hands round her neck whilst they danced, and claimed that it was something “everyone does” but it soon transpired she meant that he had done this while they were having sex.

As she stuttered: “Bed, upstairs,” the penny finally dropped for Lisa and she burst into tears. Betsy was determined to protest that it was all fine and consensual, but the doctor said: “It it really doesn’t take a huge amount of pressure to do a significant amount of damage.

“You may have felt fine at the time. Strokes don’t always happen immediately afterwards.” When Dylan finally arrived at the hospital, Lisa let rip as she yelled: ” You had sex with her and you choked her. Why? Why would you do that? How about I choke you, eh? No! See how you like it?!” and Ryan and Carla had to hold back as she lunged at him.

Viewers were quick to react to the intense scenes, with one fan writing on X: “Good God! I didn’t think it was possible for #corrie to get any darker. How mistaken was I! remember when this used to be the light hearted comedic addition of the soaps. Now it’s just depressing, dull and dark!”

But many were quick to praise the programme for taking on such a controversial issue, and praised the acting throughout. One fan wrote on Reddit: “I never expected a soap to tackle that issue though – I think this is really brave of Corrie and I hope they handle it with sensitivity and care.”

Another said: “I agree, it is worrying. It’s a good thing at least that Corrie are tackling this storyline, especially for people of a similar age who are adventurous and active in the bedroom like Betsy and Dylan.”

A third wrote: “The acting was absolutely incredible from all the cast in this story, poor Betsy made this 59year old man weep for her.

“Well done to Corrie (the weird memory flashbacks were understandable conveying Betsy’s anguish perfectly imo) I just hope they don’t eff up this very real and important storyline.” Another said: “It’s such an unexpected way to have a stroke, definitely something that wouldn’t have crossed my mind otherwise.

“Imo neither of them are to blame. Yes it wasn’t a good thing to do, but neither of them realised the true ramifications of what was going to happen, and if they did they wouldn’t have done it.”

Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X.

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Away from Coronation Street, Dylan Wilson actor Liam McCheyne has a well-known sibling

Dylan Wilson has been a staple on Coronation Street for years – but what do we know about actor Liam McCheyne?

Liam plays Dylan Wilson, the son of Sean Tully (Anthony Cotton) and Violet Wilson (Jenny Platt). He first arrived on the cobbles in 2011 and later returned in 2022.

Liam’s role on the show has progressed significantly over the years, as over on the soap recently, it was confirmed that Dylan and girlfriend Betsy Swajn (Sydney Martin) are set for a new dramatic storyline examining the devastating life-altering consequences of non-fatal strangulation.

In Wednesday’s episode (July 15) Betsy is found unconscious and rushed to hospital, with doctors confirming that she has suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot. So, with more drama to come on the cobbles we’re taking a look inside Dylan actor Liam’s life, including his relationship with his soap co-star brother.

Liam on working with his brother on Corrie

The character of Dylan was originally played by both Liam and his twin brother Connor. And while Liam has continued his acting career, Connor seems to have hung up his acting shoes in favour of sport.

Talking about him and his brother landing the role of Dylan on Corrie, Liam previously said: “We were three years old and it was a total fluke way to get it.

“My neighbour across the road was on work experience for a local agency and she asked my mum if we would want to go and do an audition for her. She said even if we didn’t get it, it would help her with her work experience.

“My mum, dad and even nursery teachers all thought we would be too shy to do it. When we got here, and were in the casting, as soon as the cameras were on, we were like totally different children with our confidence and were laughing away.”

Liam and twin brother’s close relationship

Liam is still very close to Connor and regularly shares photos of them enjoying time together. Earlier this year, Liam shared a special update with his brother as in January, the pair took to their Instagram to share a post celebrating their 19th birthday.

Alongside photos of the twins over the years, Liam wrote in his caption: “Happy birthday to you best mate and right hand man @connormccheyne1 Here’s to the best memories throughout chapter 19!” Meanwhile, Connor penned: “Happy birthday to this one. @liammccheyne here’s to a top 2026.”

Liam’s Corrie return ‘was hard to take for Connor’

Meanwhile in 2024, Liam revealed that fans often stop his twin brother thinking it’s him. He said: “The funnier story is when people think Connor, my twin brother, is Dylan.

The actor added: “He’ll get stopped in Manchester on his way to college and won’t have enough time to say it’s not him before someone has a camera asking for a picture.”

Liam also previously revealed that when Dylan returned to the soap in 2020, both he and his twin brother were up for the role – and it was a hard decision for Corrie producers.

“They couldn’t decide here at Corrie who would be cast, so they sent it to an external casting agency in London. They literally went off my CV, based on the fact that I’d just come off Last Tango,” he said.

“That was hard to take for Connor, because he was very good. But we’ve both agreed in the past, and we’ve said publicly in the press, that it’s led to another opportunity for him. Acting wasn’t his thing in the end and it’s opened another door for him.”

Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease big twists with new faces, a break-in and danger for one icon, and two characters team up to take down Dr Todd – but will it work?

It’s another big week ahead on Emmerdale, with new spoilers teasing exits, danger and twists.

Kim tasks Ross with investigating an intruder at Home Farm. Ross questions Moira, who sends him packing, before he turns his attention towards Robert. Things get heated between Ross and Aaron as a result, and Serena intervenes.

Serena takes the opportunity to tell Robert a full explanation about John and it is enough to persuade Robert to let her stay, despite Aaron’s concern. With Robert injured, Aaron offers Serena a job on the farm, but she seems preoccupied with getting Ross onside – so what is she up to, and why is she trying to get close to Ross?

Back at Home Farm, Kim realises a USB stick was taken. Elsewhere, Charity is left utterly defeated to learn the CPS won’t be pursuing Todd’s case due to a lack of evidence. Mack and Vanessa team up to ensure Todd doesn’t get away with it.

Believing they could uncover buried complaints at the hospital, Vanessa and Jacob meet privately with the HR Rep. As Charity goes to confront Vanessa over her plan, she bumps into Helen, another of Todd’s victims.

When Charity reveals how Todd raped her, it clearly strikes a chord with Helen, but will it aid Charity’s case? Claudette encourages Kev to return to his job at the café, while Nicola tries to convince everyone that Kev quitting was for the best.

With Lewis’ birthday approaching, Kev attempts to make up for missed years with gifts, but he unsettles Lewis, leaving Ross concerned. Kev is left stressed when an old friend, Steve, rocks up.

Gabby distracts Billy so she doesn’t have to eat the meal he’s prepared for her, while Dawn is clearly not happy about Billy and Gabby dating each other. Dawn, meanwhile, is thrilled when her wedding dress arrives.

Finally, Cain is holding onto hope for his dog Monty’s health and seeks a second vet opinion following Monty’s cancer diagnosis. Kyle is struggling at Cadets, but feels he can’t ask Cain about it due to his dad’s dismissive attitude.

As Cain learns that Monty’s tumours are inoperable, it’s too much to take in. Cain tries to avoid Moira and asks Kyle to go camping with him, only for Kyle to invite Graham.

As the trio set off, tensions escalate, resulting in Cain storming off. But as darkness draws in, Cain falls down a hillside and traps his leg. It’s another unmissable week for the show, with much more set to air.

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Coronation Street detective Kit Green may have a surprising plan for nemesis Gary Windass after finding out his partner Sarah Platt is Theo Silverton’s real killer

Kit Green has a plan for Gary Windass on Coronation Street – but it’s not what you might be expecting.

With Kit finding out his partner Sarah Platt is Theo Silverton’s real killer, he has a decision to make. The detective could put his own career on the line to try to save Sarah from prison – but what about Gary, who helped Sarah cover up the crime?

Amid recent hints that Kit would throw Gary under the bus and could frame him for the crime, Kit actor Jacob Roberts has now had his own say. Teasing Jacob may actually try to help Gary, Kit spilled on what was ahead…

How does Kit feel finding out Sarah killed Theo?

He was incredibly shocked, mostly because he’s just been lied to for all this time. As soon as Sarah found the ring, it completely delayed his plan and put a massive dampener on things. I think Kit always suspected she and Gary had something to do with it and he was actively defending her based on that suspicion. But he never, ever expected it to actually be her who did it. He’s just reeling from the fact that it was her all along.

How compromised does Kit feel now that he knows the truth and how far do you think he’d go to protect her?

He will protect her as much as he can, but Kit is ultimately going to protect himself first. He suddenly realises he’s been living with a murderer right under his nose. He isn’t going to be totally selfless here – he will only protect her as long as his own career is safe. His perspective is very much: “If you had told me this straight away, I could have done something about it. Now, I’m just left to pick up the pieces.”

His career means a lot to him, but does his relationship mean more?

No, his career means everything to him. The trust between them is massively gone. He isn’t prepared to lose anything because he had absolutely nothing to do with the crime. What Sarah did was wrong. Kit is a loyal guy – he’s loyal to family and the people he cares about – so he’ll do what he can, but this has simply gone too far.

Kit already disliked Gary. What are his feelings towards him now, especially knowing Sarah turned to her ex in her moment of need rather than him?

He feels incredibly betrayed. Kit knows how to cover things up way better than Gary ever could, so he feels like Sarah just picked the wrong person in a moment of panic. Gary should have honestly just called Kit himself.

Is there a part of Kit that understands why she couldn’t come to him because of his job as a police officer?

No, absolutely not. First of all, she should have never been on that roof in the first place with a guy like Theo. But turning to Gary? No. That’s her ex. Going to an ex for advice or help like that is completely out of order and non-negotiable for Kit. He might sympathise a tiny bit because she was panicking, but he doesn’t think it’s justified at all.

How do you think Kit would have reacted if she had phoned him straight away? Would he have protected her?

Absolutely. He’s done stuff like that before. He’s a bit of a dodgy copper, so he knows exactly how the system works. It was self-defence and he could have handled it. The problem now is that it’s much harder to justify because she kept quiet about Theo’s death for so long and in doing so, she has put Kit in serious jeopardy.

Is Kit happy to send an “innocent-ish” man like Gary to prison just to save Sarah?

Ideally, he would try to get them both off. But if it comes down to a direct choice between Sarah and Gary, he is always going to choose Sarah.

Can Kit get his head around why Sarah is so dead-set on protecting Gary? Do you think it makes him doubt their relationship?

It makes him doubt it massively. He’s clever enough to know there’s a lot of history there and that they’ve probably protected each other over the years, but it’s still a huge dint to his pride. He doesn’t think she’s physically cheating on him, but in a way, an emotional affair can be worse. You just don’t go to your ex for help with something this massive. It’s totally out of order.

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New Coronation Street spoilers for next week’s episodes have teased murder secrets are exposed, with exits hinted at and there’s an update on Betsy Swain’s health

There’s some huge moments ahead on Coronation Street next week, new spoilers have revealed.

Sarah has nowhere left to hide as her killer secret is exposed. Kit tries to quiz McLaughlin about Theo’s murder case, but McLaughlin gives nothing away.

Sarah is worried about her outfit from the night Theo died, which is with forensics, while Kit thinks Gary will be arrested. As the evidence all points to Sarah, she is arrested.

Sarah feigns innocence at the station, while Lisa warns Kit that he too is under suspicion. Warning him to stop protecting Sarah, Lisa tells Kit they are going to charge Sarah with murder.

Back on the street, Maria confides in Gary that she’s worried sick the police will release Sarah and come after him instead. She’s left even more concerned when at the salon, Maria clocks Sally’s screensaver which is a picture from Carla’s wedding.

Maria notices Gary is in the background, before telling Gary it will prove he was lying about being at the builder’s yard all evening. Kit tries to get Sarah to confess to Gary’s involvement, before Kit lashes out at Gary for playing happy families while Sarah rots in a cell.

Adam offers to help Kit look after Harry, while Maria is conflicted about her future with Gary, so she goes to visit Sarah. As the week draws to a close, Sarah finally confesses to killing Theo.

Sarah tells Kit it was Jodie who attacked her, leaving him stunned. Brody rounds on Dylan for spreading lies about him, while Ryan tells Dylan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy. Dylan visits Betsy and tells her that he accepts that he’s responsible for what happened to her.

When a police officer arrives, what will Betsy tell them? Christina is forced to admit to Todd that she’s still not got a grip on her spending, so Todd covers for her to George.

Summer warns Todd that covering for Christina will end in disaster. Todd confides in James that he plans to give Theo’s life insurance away, only for Christina to believe Todd is planning on giving George some money.

Lauren’s left saddened when Ollie reveals he’s been offered a job in Brighton. Soon, Leanne offers Ollie the job of chef at Speed Daal and he gratefully accepts.

So it’s safe to say it’s another big week with twists ahead on the cobbles. Stay tuned for much more as there’s lots to come.

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Emmerdale star Shebz Miah arrived in the village in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the actor.

Shebz Miah’s real age recently left Emmerdale fans surprised, as they thought the actor was much younger.

In March 2025, actor Shebz arrived in the village as Kammy Hadiq and caused a stir by stealing a quad bike from Moira Dingle’s (Natalie J Robb) land, with Ross Barton (Mike Parr) being blamed for the theft.

This incident introduced Kammy as a bad boy, and he soon caught Sarah Sugden’s (Katie Hill) attention when she found him struggling to start the stolen vehicle by the roadside.

Kammy was soon caught up in a love triangle with Sarah and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) as both men tried to win her over. As fans know, Sarah and Jacob rekindled their romance, and have since gotten married and are surrogate parents to baby Leyla.

Meanwhile, Kammy caught the affection of close pal Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson), whom he had to gently let down, but revealed his true caring and loyal nature following Vinny’s violent attack.

In a devastating twist, Kammy recently confessed to being homeless, a revelation that left viewers in tears. He was living in a barn and explained that his family estrangement was directly linked to the difficult path his life had taken after tragedy struck in his family years ago.

“My dad died. Unexpected,” he told Belle. “I took it really bad, I didn’t look after my mum how I should have done”. Struggling to cope with his grief, Kammy started mixing with the wrong crowd and became involved in stealing cars.

This led Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to welcome the mechanic into the family as his romance with Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) blossomed.

Taking to Instagram earlier this year, Shebz, from Bradford in West Yorkshire, shared snippets for his time on the ITV soap so far and wrote: “One year bringing Kammy to life. Grateful for the journey, the incredible people behind the scenes, and everyone who’s welcomed the character into their homes…We’re only just getting started… “

Before his stint in the Dales, eagle-eyed fans might recognise Shebz from his cameo in a 2024 episode of Casualty, where he portrayed Noor Din, and from popping up in Doctors in 2023 as Reece Shaw.

How old is Shebz Miah?

Shebz recently celebrated his 29th birthday, which left fans ‘floored’ as they assumed he was much younger. One fan wrote on Facebook: “Happy 29th birthday to Shebz, who plays Kammy”, as another replied: “29!!! I’m shocked.”

A third chimed in: “I thought he was about 20!!”, as another echoed the sentiment: “Happy birthday, I thought he was only 20 years old, he doesn’t look 29.”

“I didn’t think he was 29, he doesn’t look it. Happy birthday,” exclaimed one person as another simply asked, “29?”

Soap star Shabz tends to keep his private life away from the spotlight and has yet to confirm a romance off-screen.

Emmerdale airs weekdays on ITV and ITVX

The full line-up for Celebrity Hunted on Channel 4 has been released, with stars from Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders, Love Island and more battling the Hunters.

Celebrity Hunted is officially returning to our screens, with a fresh batch of stars going on the run to help raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

More than a decade after the first series of Hunted aired on Channel 4, the hit show will be returning to our screens very soon – as a string of famous faces will become fugitives in August.

EastEnders icon Brian Conley will be competing with his daughter Lucy, while Strictly Come Dancing stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are also hoping to go unnoticed by Ray Howard and his “elite team of Hunters”.

Love Islanders Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran will be taking part, beside JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan, and presenters and siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas. Comedians Jen Brister and Laura Smythe also make up the line-up.

The celebrity pairs will have to “vanish into mainland Britain, cutting themselves off from the lives – and the fame – they’ve always relied upon. For 14 relentless days they must stay hidden, think fast and trust no one because the moment they leave a trail, the hunt is on.

“In a world where almost every movement leaves a footprint, can these celebrity fugitives escape the glare of the spotlight and remain under the radar, or will the Hunters bring every fugitive into custody before the 14 days are up?”

While Hunted first aired in 2015, the celebrity version began two years later – The Wanted singers Jay McGuinness and Siva Kaneswaran outwitted the Hunters to take home the crown in 2017.

The most recent season aired at the beginning of last year, with Christine McGuinness and Duncan James defeating the Hunters.

Shedding light on the upcoming season of Celebrity Hunted, which will begin filming next month, Factual Entertainment Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 Ian Dunkley said: ”When celebrities go on the run and are forced to engage the help of us mere mortals, chaos and comedy inevitably ensue.

“Hunted down by a motivated team of police and security professionals, this series reveals what it takes to remain hidden when everybody knows what you look like.’’

Matt Bennett, Director of Programmes for Shine TV, added: “Celebrity Hunted is the only TV series – alongside its cousin, Hunted – which continues to remind us of the powers of the state in an entertaining and engaging way.

“This is our most ambitious series yet, beginning with a breathtaking aerial launch amongst the skyscrapers of London, then a daring escape at the end of the run for any who evade capture… with a great deal of entertaining mischief in between.”

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Emmerdale’s Serena Sugden’s secret was exposed to her cousin Robert by his ex Kev Townsend on Monday’s episode of the ITV soap, and it might not end well for some characters

Serena in Emmerdale seems to have finally been exposed, as her secret career was revealed.

Kev Townsend finally remembered where he knew Serena from, and he wasted no time in telling her cousin Robert Sugden. Kev shocked Robert as he outed Serena as a copper.

If he’s correct, this explains her shifty behaviour and her constant interrogations. But why is she asking questions about her killer cousin John Sugden and his victims?

Moira Dingle, Vanessa Woodfield and Aaron Dingle had all been suspicious of Serena as she quizzed them about John’s killer actions. While Robert wasn’t concerned, he was warned by Moira on Monday.

Moira told him how she’d been looking into Nate’s death at the hands of John, and she warned him not to tell Serena about how John died. It seems Moira could have been right to be so worried.

Kev then let himself into Robert’s house, leaving Robert stunned. But he was even more shocked when Kev dropped the bombshell that Serena “is police”, branding her a “copper”.

So is Serena a police officer, and is Kev right? He did say he never forgets a face and he’s rarely every wrong so it seems Serena has been sussed.

But what will Robert do with this information, and what is Serena up to? Of course Robert knows his sister Victoria Sugden, Serena’s other cousin, killed John in self-defence.

So Serena being a police officer could be bad news for them as they are covering up a crime. It comes as Aaron is set to make a discovery about his partner Robert’s cousin Serena, after he continues to be concerned about her presence.

When Robert is knocked unconscious by a runaway trailer on the farm, Serena helps him. But after she calls Aaron and tends to Robert’s injuries, Aaron shares his concern about Serena.

He questions the fact that Serena just happened to be at the right place at the right time. But spoilers could explain what really caused the incident with Robert, and it might have nothing to do with Serena.

A spoiler about a scene involving Mackenzie Boyd and Ross Barton, who are at the farm that same week, mentions a trailer. Is it just a coincidence, or is it linked?

So the spoiler reads: “A simmering tension from Mack towards Ross builds as they load bags from a trailer.” It’s at this point that the pair end up fighting, and Mack attacks Ross.

So what happens with the trailer? Is it the same trailer that ends up “running away’ and colliding with poor Robert on the farm?

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Christina Boyd on Coronation Street could face an uncertain future on the ITV soap, as her shocking secret has finally been exposed to several Weatherfield residents

Christina in Coronation Street may need to watch out, after making an enemy of two characters.

Her secret was finally exposed during Friday’s episode, after weeks of shifty behaviour. There’s been mystery meet-ups, secret messages and cryptic phone calls.

George Shuttleworth feared his partner might be cheating on him, while his sister Glenda Shuttleworth told him that Christina was conning him and others. She’d found some credit card statements in Christina’s handbag.

In a twist though, they were not cards that belonged to her. Christina had taken out credit cards in the names of Mary Taylor and Christina’s ex-husband Lenny.

On Friday, George prepared to confront his partner, while he also followed her, after she claimed she had to pop out again. When George tracked her down he saw her with a man, and demanded answers.

Christina explained that the man was Lenny, her ex, and Lenny had found out that Christina had taken out a credit card in his name. Lenny found this out on the night that Theo Silverton died, and this is why Christina lied about her alibi, because she was meeting with Lenny.

It was Lenny she had been messaging too. That’s not all though, as Christina confessed she’d also got a credit card in Glenda’s name. George demanded answers and Christina finally confessed to the credit cards, before explaining she had a spending addiction.

George was unsympathetic at first, as Christina claimed it was “a disease”. As she detailed the addiction and the impact it had on her life, she revealed that Lenny had asked her to go a support group.

Christina confirmed she had attended the meetings before, as the addiction was something she had battled previously before managing to overcome it. Recent stress led to a relapse, she claimed, with her spending so much money, she felt she had no alternative but to get credit cards to continue her sprees.

Christina begged George not to leave her, and he attended the meeting with her where she explained her addiction further. George encouraged Christina to take ownership as he vowed to stand by her.

But other characters were not so forgiving. Glenda blurted out to Todd Grimshaw and Mary that Christina was a scammer, before she exposed what Christina had done. Christina then explained the full story, and opened up about her addiction.

As everyone listened, Glenda fumed at George for forgiving Christina, before making it clear she did not buy her story. She tried to get the others to agree, but Mary was trying to process it all.

Then, Mary told Christina that she would not take legal action against her, as Christina vowed to fix things. Mary did say Christina had broken her trust however, and that she did not accept her apology.

So with Mary and Glenda refusing to forgive her, and Glenda not saying she would not call the police, does this mean Christina could face legal action? Could it also force her to leave the cobbles for good after her betrayal, and will George really stand by her?

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Coronation Street’s Ross Wilkes showed his true colours with Cassie Plummer on Friday ahead of her exit from the ITV soap, which is linked to Tyrone’s dad’s arrival

Ross in Coronation Street made his true feelings known on Friday as he blackmailed Cassie Plummer.

The new character, played by actor Ian Burfield, debuted on the ITV soap this week. He’s the long-lost father of Tyrone Dobbs, Cassie’s son.

Cassie failed to recognise Ross when she met him in the hotel bar, and drunkenly began flirting with him. It was Friday’s episode, after Cassie had recognised Ross’ name on his bar receipt, that we saw them come face-to-face again.

This time, it was the moment Ross met Tyrone, and Tyrone realised the newcomer was his father. Later in the episode, Tyrone had told Ross where to go as he did not need a father after 40 plus years without one.

Ross was gutted about this, but instead of trying harder, he turned nasty with Cassie. Bumping into her in the shop, Ross blackmailed her over their moment in the bar.

Threatening to tell Cassie’s partner Steve McDonald and Tyrone about Cassie making a pass at him, Ross told Cassie she needed to help him. He wanted Cassie to basically change Tyrone’s mind about not seeing him.

Obviously wanting a relationship with his son, instead of trying to get Tyrone onside he decided to force Cassie to convince Tyrone instead. Cassie was alarmed, and there’s possibly some stuff about Cassie and Ross’ past that we don’t know.

So with Cassie set to leave the soap this year, and it revealed Ross is linked to the exit, could be turn Tyrone against her? That’s not clear just yet, but what is clear is that Cassie is right to worry about Ross.

She was so rattled by him that she left the room when she and Tyrone were left alone with him. She couldn’t face it, and now on top of that she’s fearful Ross is going to expose her to Steve over the bar incident.

The way that Ross turned on her in the shop, threatening her, proves he’s not to be messed with. Spoilers for next week reveal that Cassie tries to warn people about Ross, saying he isn’t what he seems.

When Ross gets told about this, he takes action. Once again threatening her, it’s not long before Cassie has a decision to make as the blackmailing continues. So will Cassie confess to Steve, and will she be rejected by Tyrone if Ross continues to play games?

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EastEnders have brought back two characters, whose return are set to shake things up for the rest of Walford as one threatens to kill his rival amid family troubles

EastEnders have welcomed back some iconic characters to the Square. Original character Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and killer Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) returned in Thursday’s episode – and both of them have bad news for their fellow Walford residents.

Sharon’s return was revealed early on in the episode, when her brother, Zack Hudson (James Farrar), came home to see her in the hallway.

Zack was delighted to see his sister, as was her ex Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who helped Sharon organise the surprise. But things soon turned sour between Sharon and Phil as she announced that she was selling her share of their boxing gym.

Shortly after, Ravi’s return was also aired. He was seen getting out of a car after almost running over his ex Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Levy). Ravi made it clear that he wanted to get back together with Priya and be a proper dad to their children again, but Priya wasn’t having it.

She stormed off and when he caught up to her, Priya berated him for leaving her. Ravi said that he was “ill”, having only recently left a mental health ward, but Priya fumed that she had stood by him and raged that he slept with her before breaking up with her when he left the hospital.

When Ravi insisted that Priya must care about him or she wouldn’t have sent him a picture with her new man in the background, she suggested that she’d moved on from him.

Unbeknownst to Ravi, his rival for Priya’s attention is Max Branning (Jake Wood). But that didn’t stop Ravi from issuing a threat. He told his stepmother, Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) that he wasn’t going to let anything get in between him and his family and if that man tried, he would kill him.

Following Ravi’s threats, some fans suggested that he might be the mysterious gunman who holds Max’s children hostage at New Year.

The gunman was first seen during the flashforward on 1 January 2026, holding Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Oscar (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) at gunpoint before telling Max to choose one to save.

One fan wrote: “It’s either setting things up for NYD already (and my theory about Ravi being the gunman being correct) or the biggest red herring.”

A second said: “The nerve of wanting Priya back when he’s treated her like dirt! And issuing death threats… They are trying to sell him as the gunman.” A third asked: “So the gunman in the flash-forward is gonna be Ravi huh?”

The gunman’s identity is one of many mysteries ahead of New Year. Fans had also been wondering who Max would be marrying on that day, but that has since been confirmed as Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) who is not only engaged to Max, but who booked their wedding venue for New Year’s Day in Thursday’s episode.

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Emmerdale stars Matthew Wolfenden and Roxy Shahidi suffered big losses on BBC’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

An Emmerdale icon suffered a massive financial loss during an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, leaving their co-star thoroughly unimpressed.

In a repeated episode of the BBC programme, originally broadcast in 2024, Matthew Wolfenden and Roxy Shahidi searched the Yorkshire Dales for antique treasures with the assistance of experts Hettie Jago and Steven Moore, hoping to turn a profit.

After spending money on various items, the auction arrived – but things went disastrously wrong for both Matthew, who portrayed Davide Metcalfe on the soap, and Leyla Harding actress Roxy. Matthew’s vintage stereoscope was first, which he’d purchased for £20, but disappointingly fetched just £7.

Next came Roxy, hoping her Derbyshire pietra dura paperweight – bought for £15 – would command an impressive sum. “If this doesn’t make a profit we were robbed because that’s worth at least £100,” Roxy’s expert Steven declared.

Sadly it sold for merely £14. A devastated Stephen confessed: “I need therapy,” while Roxy watched in disbelief.

Matters deteriorated further for the soap pair when bidding commenced on Matthew’s Art Deco rouge pot, purchased for £90. The opening bid was £10, prompting Matthew to gasp “oh no,” before it eventually sold for a paltry £16, reports the Express.

Matthew’s astonished teammate Hettie was left open-mouthed, while a stunned Matthew exclaimed: “I’m gobsmacked!” Meanwhile, Roxy’s final item was a magic lantern, which they had splashed out a whopping £236 on. Sadly, it failed to generate the interest she had anticipated.

The lantern fetched a mere £30 at auction. Upon hearing the outcome, Matthew couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at his former soap co-star Roxy, chuckling away as Hettie told her: “I’m so sorry.”

When the auction wrapped up, the final tallies revealed who had come out on top financially. Roxy and Steven ended up making a loss of £284.38, meaning Matthew and Hettie were crowned the victors, having incurred a smaller loss of £225.46.

Afterwards, a triumphant Matthew teased Roxy: “Can you see the smile on my face?” Roxy replied: “Yeah I can see it.”

Matthew added: “Why’s that?” With gritted teeth Roxy said: “That’s because you won…” as Matthew erupted in celebration.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip airs on BBC Two.

Jackie Dobbs was a firm favourite on Coronation Street as Tyrone’s jailbird mum who caused plenty of drama

Jackie Dobbs was last seen on Coronation Street in 2010 – but what has the actress Margi Clarke been up to since?

Jackie first turned up in Weatherfield back in 1998 after a stint in jail with Deidre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride), Jackie moved to the cobbles with son Tyrone (Alan Halsall) who had been a teenager at the time.

And during her stint, Jackie was involved in several big soap moments before heading back to Liverpool in 1999. Tyrone, meanwhile, was left in the care of Jack and Vera Duckworth.

Jackie later returned in 2008 with bright pink hair and caused problems for Tyrone and Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns) in the run-up to their wedding. Jackie then left the soap for the final time in 2010.

However, fast forward to 2018 and it was revealed that Jackie had been killed off and she isn’t actually Tyrone’s biological mum, instead it is Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney). And this week, Tyrone’s biological father Ross Wilkes (Ian Burfield) rocks up.

So, with Tyrone set for another family bombshell, we’re taking a look inside the life of the actress who played his mum Jackie…

Margi Clarke’s acting roles

Before actress Margi joined Corrie in 1998, she was best known for her roles in Channel 4 soap Brookside, and the 1985 cult British film Letter To Brezhnev. Other TV appearances include Casualty, BBC’s Making Out and she even appeared in the Pet Shop Boys’ video for their 1987 single, Rent.

The bubbly star also turned her hand to presenting, fronting her own daytime show, Swank, in the ‘90s. Trying her hand at stand-up comedy, Margi also took her show, 21st Century Scutt, to the Edinburgh Festival in 1994.

After leaving Corrie in 1999, she joined the cast of Five soap Family Affairs for just under a year. She also appeared in the 2002 film Revengers Tragedy and 24 Hour Party People, the biopic of the Factory/Hacienda days in Manchester.

And in 2008, she returned to a prime-time starring role in the second series of the British sitcom Benidorm on ITV, playing Dorothy, mother of long-running character Gavin (Hugh Sachs).

Margi’s health setback

In the nineties, Margi took a three year sabbatical following the death of her beloved mum Frances Clarke, in 1995. Around the time of her mum’s death, Margi battled a drinking issue – which she successfully overcame – and it led to a shock health setback.

“My drinking began in 1996 and was triggered by my mother’s death from lung cancer, which left me devastated,” she told The Northern Echo in 2010.

Margi added: “The drinking had a real impact on my health. I ended up with a nasty yeast infection which left me feeling really sick with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and covered in blisters on my skin and in my mouth, and with painful athlete’s foot.”

The actress previously told the Liverpool Echo she was still grieving for her mum when she took on the role of Tyrone’s mum Jackie in Corrie in 1998 and admitted she did not play the part to the best of her ability.

Margi worked in a pub

Unfortunately, Margi hasn’t graced our screens for several years. As IMBD reports, her last TV role was in 2014, playing Heaven Jones in the BBC comedy Puppy Love.

What’s more, in 2012, Margi revealed she was working as a barmaid at Ma Egerton’s pub in Liverpool. She told the Liverpool Confidential: “Every actor takes on other work when they are waiting for the next big job.”

Margi also revealed to Mirror: “With my strong accent getting roles in straight theatre has always been a bit difficult.

“But it’s become a whole lot harder now because the drama schools are packed full of so many talented kids. Everybody wants to be famous these days but there aren’t many roles for older Scouse women.”

Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

EastEnders legend Letitia Dean found love with Holby City star before they parted ways

EastEnders legend Letitia Dean was once married to a television star before their “upsetting” divorce.

Fans of the BBC soap will be delighted as Letitia has reprised her role as Sharon Watts and returned to Walford on Thursday (July 9). She is one of the show’s long-running characters, having appeared in the first episode, which aired in February 1985, as the adoptive daughter of Angie (Anita Dobson) and Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).

From that scandalous affair with the Mitchell brothers during the 90s, to plotting Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) murder, suffering the loss of her son Denny, and covering up Keanu Taylor’s death, there is nothing Sharon hasn’t been involved in.

Away from the drama of Albert Square, we take a peek at Letitia’s real life, including her marriage to a Holby City star.

Letitia’s rise to fame

Born in Hertfordshire, Letitia and her brother Stephen joined The Sylvia Mitchell School of Dance as children before joining the esteemed Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at 10 years old. In her early teens, she became a professional performer and landed roles on hit shows including Brookside and Grange Hill.

The 58-year-old soap star, from Potters Bar, orginally played Sharon from 1985 until 1995, and reprised the role from 2001 to 2006. She then made an epic comeback to Walford in 2012.

Appearing alongside co-star Adam Woodyatt on the EastEnders spin-off show Secrets from the Square in 2020, Letitia revealed she lied to producers to get her role as Sharon Watts.

Letitia admitted: “I don’t really remember the audition that much. I know there were quite a few recalls. They were looking far and wide”, but there was one major problem.

The biggest requirement to land a role in the show was that the producers were looking for real Cockneys – people from East London who have a Cockney accent, so Letitia lied and said she was from the area.

Letitia continued: “We had to be born ‘within the sound of Bow bells'”, before adding: “I told a porky!”.

She added: “I said my parents had to go and work away, and I was staying with somebody in ‘the sound of Bow bells’. I do remember getting the job and getting the call. I remember that quite clearly. It was just so exciting.”

Is Letitia Dean married?

Letitia tends not to talk much about her relationships and generally keeps her private life out of the public eye.

However, in 2001, she hit the headlines when it was revealed she was engaged to actor and businessman Jason Pethers, who is perhaps best known for portraying Rob Greening in Holby City.

The couple got engaged after a few months of knowing each other and tied the knot at All Saints’ Church in Marylebone in 2002.

While there were many of her EastEnders castmates at the wedding, Susan Tully, who played Michelle Fowler, acted as her bridesmaid.

But it wasn’t meant to be for the TV stars as they split in 2007. The marriage reportedly ended due to a difference in their plans for starting a family.

Talking about their tough separation during another chat with the Mirror at the time, Letitia admitted that she and Jason are ‘in a good place’, despite having parted ways.

She revealed: “I do not regret one minute of my time with Jay. I was in love – desperately in love – and I can’t reiterate enough how thankful I am that I did get married to that man.”

Letitia added: “As a couple you can, hopefully, go down the same path together as long as you share the same desires and dreams. Unfortunately, many of us fork off in different directions.

“This is the first time I’ve ever talked about what happened, but I’m quite practical about this now. I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Jason. But sometimes you just grow out of each other, maybe.

“I did think that by waiting until a bit later in life for marriage, I would know more, and it would last. But none of us can predict. Of course, I didn’t want this to happen, and neither did he, but it did and though it’s upsetting, you just have to get on with it. You have to be strong.”

At the time, Jason’s mum, Joan, said the couple decided to split because Letitia wanted children, while her husband preferred to wait before having them, the Daily Mirror reported.

She said, “They both wanted children, but Jason wanted to wait until he could afford it. She had a lot more money than him. I think, like any man, he wanted to look after his wife.

“They were happy. It was no dramatic thing – they haven’t found someone else. I guess they just fell out of love for the time being.”

Since their separation, Letitia has yet to go public with another romance.

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer

Coronation Street have revealed a first look at Betsy Swain’s hospital dash that sees her given a life-changing diagnosis, and as her condition deteriorates, Dylan is blamed

A health battle will see Betsy Swain deteriorate on Coronation Street in upcoming episodes, resulting in a life-changing diagnosis.

The teenager will be rushed to hospital after collapsing at home. As she’s discovered, am ambulance is called and her mother Lisa Connor-Swain is left distraught.

As Lisa waits by her daughter’s bedside, she’s joined by her wife Carla Connor-Swain as they wait for news. There’s panic ahead, as Betsy’s condition worsens.

Soon, Betsy’s partner Dylan Wilson is blamed for what has happened to her. But what has he done, and why is Dylan facing accusations? All will be revealed when the scenes air, and Lisa wants answers.

A new trailer for the episodes released by the ITV soap has confirmed the moment Carla is told by Ryan about Betsy. She races to Betsy’s hospital room and finds a worried Lisa, but the trailer gives no extra information about what has happened.

It’s said that the scenes will see Betsy given a life-changing diagnosis, and accusations fly. As Betsy tries to come to terms with what has happened to her, her family will rally around her.

Spoilers released ahead of the trailer had teased the drama set to unfold. They revealed that Ryan Connor is the one who finds Betsy unconscious on the kitchen floor.

A nurse explains to a tearful Lisa that they are taking Betsy for an MRI Scan, and later, Dylan witness Betsy appearing to have a seizure. In the fallout, an upset Betsy begs Lisa not to blame Dylan for what has happened.

But Lisa soon confronts Dylan and blames him for Betsy’s collapse. After, Lisa calls at the station and tells the desk sergeant she’d like to report a crime.

As the week goes on, Betsy doesn’t want to see Dylan, and Lauren Bolton says her pal is in a bad way. Dylan is quickly arrested, and when he’s released, more than one resident make it clear they are against him.

Things take a turn when Dylan suggests Brody is responsible for what has happened to Betsy.

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Tuesday’s episode of EastEnders ended with an explosive showdown between Bea Pollard and Honey Mitchell as the ‘Misery’-esque villain’s past is exposed

EastEnders‘ Bea Pollard’s past has come to light, as the BBC soap aired a dramatic showdown between the villain and her kidnapping victim, Honey Mitchell.

Throughout Tuesday’s episode, Bea (Ronni Ancona) showed how obsessive she had become. The villain, who fans have likened to Misery’s Annie Wilkes, took Honey (Emma Barton) hostage in a cottage out in Fordwich, Kent.

Honey had been unconscious after Bea knocked her over in Albert Square, but she woke up in the cottage and discovered all the doors and windows had been locked.

While there, Bea revealed that the cottage belonged to an ex-boyfriend of her mother. She explained that her mother had always blamed her for the breakdown on her relationships, finally revealing the tragic backstory that may have made her so angry at men.

Bea also tried to convince Honey to run away with her, and forced her to transfer £10,000 from the Minute Mart accounts. But clever Honey made the reference Fordwich, tipping off Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) as to her whereabouts.

When a holidaymaker turned up at the cottage, Bea locked Honey in a cupboard, though she was able to get out and escape through a window. After stumbling through the countryside, she was found by Suki, Nicola and Linda, who took her home.

Honey’s ordeal wasn’t over though as Bea snuck into the B&B and held a corkscrew to Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) neck. She told Honey that she hated being lied to and the two ended up brawling on the floor. Honey soon got the upper hand and held a heavy ornament above Bea’s head, threatening to beat her with it.

The police then swooped in and arrested Bea. She was carted away in the back of a police car. Fans have been split on whether this is her last episode.

One said: “I don’t think this is Bea’s last episode (either she escapes, trial, or let go due to insanity).” Another agreed: “Not convinced this is the conclusion to the Bea story though.”

But a viewer said they thought this was the end: “I’m guessing it’s a goodbye to Bea in the coming days.” And a commenter added: “An enjoyable episode and good conclusion to the Bea saga. Loved to see Linda, Nicola and Suki banding together to save Honey.”

A fan suggested the ending, with Bea being taken away in a police car, was reminiscent of Janine Butcher. This comes as Charlie Brooks teased Janine may return soon. In a chat with Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain, it was mentioned that Janine, who has been in prison for her involvement in Mick Carter’s (Danny Dyer) death, is due to be released in a year.

Host Susanna Reid said: “OK! Out in about a year… sounds like Richard knows about the future script!” To which, he cryptically replied that Janine could be released “earlier” and “you never know” with EastEnders.

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Coronation Street fans think Kevin Webster could be about to rekindle his longstanding romance Abi amid the family tragedy, almost a year after it emerged she had had an affair with the man he thought was his long-lost brother but then turned out to be his long-lost nephew

Kevin Webster could be about to rekindle his romance with Abi – almost a year after they separated. The mechanic has been played by Michael Le Vell since 1983 and has been central to many of the soap’s biggest storylines, many of them involving his ex-wife Sally (Sally Dynevor), and their daughters, Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Sophie (Brooke Vincent).

They called time on their marriage in 2010 after Kevin had an affair with Molly Dobbs and although they have been on relatively good terms since, Sally married Tim Metcalfe in the years that followed and Kevin later tied the knot with Abi Franklin in 2021.

But it all went wrong when Carl Webster turned up towards the end of last year, who was initially stated to be Kevin’s long-lost brother before it was revealed he was in fact his long-lost nephew, and he and Abi had begun an affair.

On the latest episode of the world’s longest-running TV soap, Abi was faced with horror when she had to rush her young son Alfie, who is the product of her affair with the late Imran Habeeb, for treatmentand it became apparent that mould was causing him to suffer severe respiratory issues.

Abi has been living in one of the flats at Weatherfield Precinct, and her landlord is newcomer Idris Sharma, the cousin of established character Alya (Sair Khan). When Abi was delivered the bad news by the doctor in the hospital, she said through tears: “It means it’s not just an infection. There’s something really wrong. I’m going to lose him!” and instantly turned to Kevin for comfort.

While all this was going on, Idris had become aware of what was going on and recruited teenager Brody Michaelis, whom he has taken under his wing, to deal with the situation. Paying the teenager to bundle a man named Isaac into the back of his car, they pulled up at an unknown location and Idris told him: “You know why you’re here. You put a kid in hospital.

“I don’t let people live like animals. Thanks to you, I’m the bad guy. And for my loss of reputation, you pay. And if I have to come and find you, believe me, it’ll be ten times worse. Think on that.” With Brody still keeping tightly hold of him, Idris drove off and later paid the teenager for his help.

But unbeknownst to to Idris and Brody, Abi had watched the whole kidnap and informed Sally, who is currently acting as a foster mother towards Brody, about what she saw.

Brody, whose father is in prison for murder, told Idris that the whole thing wasn’t really for him but the dodgy landlord continued to pressure him into things.

Reacting to the dramatic scenes, viewers predicted that Abi, who lost her son Seb when he was murdered in an unprovoked attack and also has a few children in the care system, will get back together with Kevin however her latest melodrama turns out.

Taking to X, one fan said: “Honestly, with Kev and Abi being on good terms I’m surprised she hasn’t moved back in with him. Abi can’t lose another kid ffs!”

Another said: “The fact it’s has been 9 months and Abi still hasn’t changed her name back to Franklin, and now they are having her move back into number 13 with Kev and carl supporting her. I am praying they don’t do what I think they are going to do #corrie.”

“I’m surprised dopey Kev hasn’t taken Abbeh back already,” a follower commented, as a Twitter user added: “I wonder if this new storyline for Abi and Alfie will lead to Kevin and Abi getting back together.”

Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV

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EastEnders is set to welcome a new face to Walford later this summer as Casualty’s Jason Durr makes an appearance and is set to strike up a close bond with Linda Carter

EastEnders is set to welcome a Casualty legend in the coming weeks. Actor Jason Durr, who starred in the BBC medical drama as David Hide, will be making his first appearance in Walford later this summer.

But his arrival in Albert Square will see him cross paths with local businesswoman Linda Carter [Kellie Bright], and it’s fair to say that the pair will see sparks between them both. Durr is taking on the role of Clive, a local councillor, when things start to heat up in the Square.

Local residents will be joining forces to save the Community Centre, Walford’s hub, which is at risk of redevelopment. Linda, who’s known for not shying away from airing her thoughts, leads the charge as things start to heat up.

But while planning to save the Community Centre, she and Clive strike up an instant friendship as he backs the campaign. But both Linda and Clive soon realise that there is more than just a feeling of friendship between them both.

Speaking about joining EastEnders, Jason said: “Few shows command their place in the national conversation quite like EastEnders, so I’m delighted to be joining the cast as Clive Masters.

“Working with the wonderful Kellie Bright has been an absolute joy and pleasure from day one. All the cast, crew and production staff have been incredibly generous, welcoming and good humoured. I’m excited for audiences to meet Clive and see what’s in store.”

And it’s set to be an exciting time for Linda, who has endured her fair share of heartache in recent years. Her soulmate and husband, Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), died after Janine Butcher’s (Charlie Brooks) secrets were unravelled, resulting in a feud on the coast. She also battled alcoholism and murdered Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), following a fight at the Queen Vic as she attempted to save her best friend, Sharon (Letitia Dean).

The Mirror understands that Jason has already started filming his scenes, which will air later this summer. His role comes three years after Jason walked away from Casualty, having left Holby City three years prior.

His character, David, left Wyvern’s emergency department after the death of his colleague, Robyn (Amanda Henderson). At the time, Jason said he was planning to spend more time with his family, as well as explore other opportunities in the industry. His role was open for a possible return in the future.

Confirming his exit on social media, he shared a snap of himself, alongside the caption: “After 6 yrs playing the wonderfully complex #NurseDavidHide @bbccasualtyofficial I’ve hung up my scrubs.

“I’ve forged firm friendships, learnt to pronounce Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty & had my squeamishness thoroughly challenged! Here’s to new adventures (hopefully with less blood & guts).”

Over the course of his time on the show, Jason’s character David was at the centre of a string of huge storylines. One included the death of his teen son, Ollie, who, with a friend, Rob, set out to carry out a mass shooting at their school.

He’s also appeared in the likes of Lewis, Midsomer Murders, Above Suspicion and Shakespeare & Hathaway.

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