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EastEnders spoilers for the week of January 13 tease Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) is arrested, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) wakes up, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is jealous and conflicted.

Plus, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) tries to help, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) offers a listening ear, and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) struggles with jealousy.

EastEnders Spoilers – Lauren Branning Arrested, Cindy’s Awake

Next week, the police will arrest someone in connection with the Christmas attack on Cindy, but is it the right suspect? Cindy has finally woken up and is eager to find out what happened to her.

When her son Peter Beale (Thomas Law) avoids her questions about the family, Cindy becomes upset. Her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) informs their father George Knight (Colin Salmon) and the family that Cindy is awake.

At the hospital, Dci Arthurs (Ian Burfield).interviews Cindy, who is shocked to discover that her attacker might be someone she knows.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of December 30 tease Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) and Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) are facing trouble while Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) feels threatened.

Also, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) clash over Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Suki Receives Worrying News, Gets Cold Feet About Her Wedding

Excitement fills the air in Walford as Suki and Eve prepare for their joint hen do- the Panesar family pitches in to help the brides-to-be get ready for their special day.

However, the festivities take a sudden turn when the police arrive at Number 41 with alarming news. They reveal that Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) has been spotted in Albert Square.

The unsettling news sends Suki into a panic, raising her concerns for her family’s safety. Suki starts to get cold feet, but with a motivating chat from Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of December 23 tease twelve twisty situations for the Christmas holidays! There’s chaos for the Beales and the Knights, a blue Christmas for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is torn.

EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy’s Risky Move, The Walls Close In!

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is thrown into a state of panic as she realizes that a recording of her affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) has ended up in the wrong hands!

With a blackmailer looming over her, threatening to reveal her secret, she feels compelled to take extreme measures to protect herself. As her anxiety grows, Cindy devises a shocking plan that leaves her family in disbelief.

Meanwhile, George Knight (Colin Salmon) decides he wants his loved ones gathered around him for Christmas Day and extends an invitation to Cindy and the Beales for dinner at The Vic.

However, the...

A tango of trivia awaits as eight “Strictly Come Dancing” alumni swap sequins for strategy in a special edition of “The Weakest Link.” Forget fancy footwork; this time, it’s all about quick thinking and even quicker wit as they face Romesh Ranganathan’s famously unforgiving quizzing. James Bye, Zara McDermott, Carlos Gu, Michelle Tsiakkas, Lauren Oakley, […]

Strictly Stars Waltz into the Weakest Link Arena...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of December 16 tease four frightening spoilers! Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) makes a dangerous choice, Lauren Branning’s (Jacqueline Jossa) given an ultimatum, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Linda’s Dangerous Choice

Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) makes a dangerous choice as Christmas approaches-what will happen to the landlady of The Queen Vic?

After Linda’s actions became more reckless, her mother Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) lost hope and gave her an ultimatum-but Linda decides to continue drinking instead of sobriety for herself and her family.

She leaves the pub, leading to a risky night of drinking in an episode airing on Monday, December 16, 2024 that centers on her; what does this mean for Linda’s future?

Earlier this year, there were hints that she might be mourned at a funeral, with the Carter family returning while Linda is absent.

Will her addiction lead to her demise,...

On Friday 13 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts Homes Under the Hammer!

Celebrity Special with Martel and James Bye Season 28: Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Homes Under the Hammer,” titled “Celebrity Special with Martel and James Bye,” promises an exciting mix of celebrity charm and property insights. This episode will air on BBC One and features James Bye, known for his role in EastEnders, as he takes a break from Albert Square. He joins Martel to explore a property in Leicestershire, where the two will dive into the renovation process.

While James gets busy with the stripping-out work, Martel has a fun twist in mind. He will audition for a role in EastEnders, adding a lighthearted touch to the property adventure. Viewers can expect some entertaining moments as they see how the two navigate the challenges of home renovation while also pursuing Martel’s acting aspirations.

In South Yorkshire, the...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of December 2-December 6 tease six scandalous spoilers! Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) gets a big ultimatum, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) manipulates, Martin Fowler (James Bye) makes a mistake, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Linda Carter’s Big Ultimatum

Next week marks a significant turning point for Linda (Kellie Bright) as her drinking spirals out of control, raising questions about her future.

Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) is heartbroken when his younger brother, Ollie Carter (Harry Farr), reveals some troubling details about their mother’s drunken antics.

Linda soon finds herself intoxicated again, throwing out patrons from The Queen Vic right in front of Ollie.

When Johnny confronts her about the consequences of her behavior, Linda lashes out, grabs a bag, and decides to stay with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).

Sharon vows to support Johnny and address Linda’s issues, giving Linda a stern talking-to-however, Linda’s...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease five fantastic spoilers for the week of November 25.

There’s honey trap drama with Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) while Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is threatened, Martin Fowler (James Bye) faces opposition, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Honey Trap Drama

Elaine and George Knight’s (Colin Salmon) wedding day has arrived, but will it be a happy occasion? The day before, Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) and the Knights are busy getting The Queen Vic ready for the big event.

Meanwhile, Elaine is trying to convince Cindy to act as a honey trap for George, hoping to test his loyalty to his ex-wife.

Cindy agrees, and at Junior Knight’s (Micah Balfour) apartment, they share some memories before Cindy suddenly kisses George; afterward, wanting to take control, Cindy reveals Elaine’s scheme to George, who’s shocked.

He rushes back to the pub to confront Elaine-both families come together to support the couple,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of November 18 tease a return, a discovery, a pregnancy and more! Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) returns, Martin Fowler (James Bye) reels at an unexpected discovery, and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) is pregnant!

EastEnders Spoilers – Ruby Allen Returns, Martin’s Shocking Discovery

Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is caught in a dilemma about when to reveal to Martin that Ruby has given birth to his child, especially since Martin is preoccupied with the market’s closure.

Eventually, Sharon musters the courage to share the news, thanks to Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman), who had been Ruby’s cellmate until Ruby went into labor.

Martin is left in shock and turns to his former partner, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), who questions the validity of the news.

To prove her point, Sharon presents a birth certificate, prompting Martin to ask Sharon for Ruby’s address-just then, Ruby arrives,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of November 4th tease Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) has a romance, and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) makes a threat.

Plus Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) tries to impress his son, and Bianca Jackson’s (Patsy Palmer) in danger!

EastEnders Spoilers – Kat Kisses Alfie Moon-Is A Reconciliation Ahead?

Kat shares a fiery kiss with her ex-husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie); could this be the start of a new chapter for them?

As she grapples with anxiety before the social services meeting regarding her son Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall), Kat remains distant from Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright).

In a bid to mend fences, Alfie pleads with Stacey for a ceasefire and deceives Kat into joining the other women at the Queen Vic.

Initially infuriated by his trickery, Kat’s anger softens when Alfie delivers a heartfelt speech, leading to a family reunion.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of October 28 tease secrets discovered and Halloween horrors, a new friend bond and more.

The Six’s secret’s discovered by Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdry) and he inflicts Halloween horrors on them; Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) bonds with a new friend, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Nish Grows Suspicious, Uncovers The Truth About Last Christmas

Nish becomes wary of The Six after overhearing a secret conversation between Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) and his ex-wife Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal).

He soon discovers their meeting as they try to recall their stories from Christmas; Nish is determined to uncover the truth, but the women claim they have nothing to hide.

However, we know they have been hiding their role in Keanu Taylor’s (Danny Walters) murder for the past year, and it looks like their secret will be exposed soon.

Nish insists on accompanying them to the police station,...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of September 23 tease someone’s lured into a trap, someone’s confronted, someone’s threatened and more!

Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is trapped, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) is confronted, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is threatened and more.

EastEnders Spoilers – Vinny Panesar’s Lured Into A Trap

Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is in danger next week because of his threatening father, Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry); will Vinny be able to escape?

Nish is working on a plan to frame Vinny for the chicken shop’s money laundering by arranging a cash exchange between Vinny and Harti (Jason Kavan) in the Square gardens.

Vinny ignores his mother Suki’s (Balvinder Sopal) warnings and follows Nish’s instructions, heading to a secret drop-off location.

Suki wants to meet Harti at the café, where Harti tells her that Nish has alerted the police, who will arrest Vinny when he shows up.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of August 26 tease accident shock, family reunion, a verdict and more! Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) is shocked by an accident she causes, George Knight (Colin Salmon) has a family reunion, and Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) receives a verdict over his steroid use.

EastEnders Spoilers – Chelsea Fox Causes A Devastating Accident

Next week, Chelsea unwittingly triggers a catastrophic event, but what fallout will follow? The Square is alive with the energy of a lively carnival weekend, yet Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) finds herself ill-prepared for her club night at Peggy’s bar. She’s desperately hawking last-minute tickets outside The Queen Vic.

Inside Peggy’s, tensions flare as Penny confronts her former manager Chelsea, who then attempts to undermine the event. Chelsea tampers with the booking system to release more tickets online, despite the fact that the venue is nearly at capacity.

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EastEnders spoilers for the week of August 19 tease shocking scenarios afoot. Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) and Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) are arrested, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) gives an ultimatum, and Teddy and Harry Mitchell have a secret!

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss In A Panic

Reiss is in a state of panic as the deadline for repaying Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) looms closer. In a desperate attempt to escape the pressure, he suggests to Sonia that they take a day trip together, but she declines.

However, she feels a warm sense of appreciation when Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) offers to host an engagement party for her.

Just then, an irate Phil shows up at their door, forcing Reiss to come clean to Sonia about his obligation to pay Phil today, which he can’t fulfill.

Thankfully, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) step in to diffuse the tension, and...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease six explosive twists ahead for the week of June 10. Keanu Taylor’s (Danny Walters) funeral rocks the Six, Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) uncovers Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) secret, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Keanu Taylor’s Funeral Rocks The Six

Get ready for some nail-biting drama in Walford next week! The aftermath of Keanu Taylor’s (Danny Walters) murder continues to haunt Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) causing worrying setbacks for the residents.

As Father’s Day approaches, Linda’s emotions run high, and she finds solace in the support of Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) and Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff).

Determined to honor Mick, Linda plans a Father’s Day event at The Queen Vic. However, things take a shocking turn when Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) reveals that Keanu’s funeral is scheduled for the same week and asks to host the wake at the pub.

EastEnders spoilers and updates pose the question, who is the mysterious Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel)? In Thursday, May 30th’s episode, EastEnders viewers and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) finds out!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Mysterious Woman, A Mysterious Arrival

Maya Houssain’s entrance into the Square was nothing short of enigmatic, a secret that only unfolded after she hopped into a cab driven by Harvey Monroe.

Fate took its course, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual adoration for Spurs and the captivating world of football. Harvey couldn’t contain his joy at finally finding someone he could connect and converse with.

Being plagued by loneliness lately, he had yearned for companionship and sought solace in meeting up with Martin Fowler (James Bye).

However, his hopes were dashed as Martin, citing concerns over troubled Zack Hudson (James Farrar), had to cancel their plans.

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Shows Up In The Pub,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease a comings and goings catch-up; who’s left, who’s going, who’s coming, and who’s coming back at Albert Square? Several have left and already returned, and we’ll tell you those too!

EastEnders Spoilers – Who’s Leaving In 2024?

Clay Milner Russell, who portrays Bobby Beale on EastEnders, has decided to leave the show after five years. The talented actor is ready to explore new opportunities and take on different roles.

While he has enjoyed his time on the soap, he is looking forward to the next chapter in his career. Best of luck to Clay as he moves on from EastEnders!

Whitney Dean, a beloved character on EastEnders played by Shona McGarty, has decided to bid farewell to the soap after 15 years.

Shona, who has portrayed Whitney since she was 16, made the choice to leave in order to explore new opportunities-she’ll...

Get ready for a week filled with wit and competition as “Richard Osman’s House of Games” continues with Season 7 Episode 44, airing on BBC Two at 7:00 Pm on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Celebrity contestants Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox, and Aurie Styla step into the spotlight to tackle a series of quiz rounds handpicked by the esteemed host and quiz legend, Richard Osman.

This episode promises a delightful blend of entertainment and intellectual prowess as the contestants go head-to-head, aiming to outsmart each other in a variety of challenging rounds. The competitive spirit is high, and viewers can expect moments of laughter, suspense, and friendly banter as these celebrities showcase their quiz prowess.

Tune in for an evening of fun and trivia, where the unpredictable nature of the questions keeps both contestants and audiences on their toes. “Richard Osman’s House of Games” continues to be a fan favorite, offering a perfect...

As the world rings in 2023 with new resolutions and goals, TV soaps will also be switching things up with exciting new storylines and scandals.

After a busy Christmas period, which saw the exit of Danny Dyer and the shock revelation of a 12-year-old being pregnant on EastEnders, as well as the return of more long-lost relatives to Coronation Street and Emmerdale, you can expect 2023 to be an explosive year on screen.

Here’s our (spoiler-packed) guide to this year’s soaps...

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It’s going to be another exciting year in Walford, with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) struggling to rebuild her life alone after husband Mick (Dyer) went missing.

Pregnant Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) will see her relationship with Zack Hudson (James Farrar), the father of her child who she had a fling with, put to the test by a number of factors, including new and old faces.

There’s...

Fleur East has explained why she had to restart her routine in last week’s Strictly Come Dancing dance-off.

During Sunday (30 November) night’s results show, the singer found herself competing in the bottom two against EastEnders star James Bye.

When East and partner Vito Coppola went to perform her Salsa, however, the dance was briefly halted after “an incident with a prop” and the couple were allowed to restart. They danced again, then were voted through by judges, who made no reference to the incident.

The BBC confirmed that the couple had been allowed to restart as they had needed to checkt they weren’t injured and East and Coppola had “not begun to dance” before the incident occurred.

Appearing on Loose Women on Thursday (3 November), Coppola explained that he’d had a “bad fall” within the opening moments of the show.

“Basically what happened, in the first few seconds of our number,...

Fleur East was given a second shot at her Strictly Come Dancing dance-off performance again following an “incident with a prop”, the BBC have confirmed.

During Saturday (29 October) night’s Halloween show, the “Sax” singer performed a Salsa to Beyonce’s “Break My Soul”, scoring 32 points on the leaderboard.

However, East found herself in the dance-off once again against EastEnders actor James Bye and his partner Amy Dowden, with both pairs having to perform for a second time.

When East and partner Cito Coppola went to perform, however, their routine was briefly halted and the couple were allowed to restart. They danced again, then were voted through by judges, who made no reference to the incident.

The BBC confirmed that the couple had been allowed to restart during the pre-recorded results show as East and Coppola had “not begun to dance” before the incident occurred.

In a statement shared with the Pa news agency,...

Rob Kazinsky has weighed in on the current debate surrounding blue tick verification on Twitter, following Elon Musk’s takeover.

The actor, who played Sean Slater in EastEnders as well as Macklyn Warlow in True Blood, emphasised the importance of being able to easily identify genuine accounts on the social media platform in an extended thread on Wednesday (2 November).

This followed Musk’s recent announcement that he’d charge verified users 8 (£7) a month to retain their blue ticks.

Kazinsky spoke out against this idea by sharing an example of a shocking situation that involved someone impersonating him and speaking to young fans.

“Years ago, before verified accounts were a thing, back when I was on EastEnders, I was contacted multiple times by parents of children who had been ‘conversing’ with me online,” he explained.

“11-15-year-old children that had been talking with a fake me. I was informed one of these children went missing.

Strictly Come Dancing will be booted from its usual Saturday night spot during the 2022 World Cup.

The dance competition series is broadcast live on Saturday nights, with the pre-recorded results show airing on Sundays.

However, with the World Cup kicking off in Qatar at the end of November, the Strictly quarter and semi finals will be moved from their usual spot.

The quarter final will now take place on Friday 2 December, while the semi final will be on Sunday 11 December.

The final will still take place on Saturday 17 December as planned.

A Strictly spokesperson confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”

Saturday (29 October) night’s episode of Strictly was a Halloween special and saw Tyler West and Ellie Taylor top the leaderboard with 35 points each.

James Bye was at the...

Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed that Sunday (30 October) night’s elmination was “unfair” on one contestant.

EastEnders star James Bye was the latest celebrity to hand in their dancing shoes after he found himself in the bottom two with singer Fleur East.

Strictly fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment at the result and claimed the actor was stitched up by his song choice and costume.

James and professional partner Amy Dowden danced the Charleston to “Bumble Bee” by Lavern Baker, complete with bee costumes, for a Halloween-themed show. The relevence of the choices, however, left some fans confused.

“I think James was ill-served by the song and theme this week. The bumblebee thing is ridiculous and not at all Halloween and nobody knows the song,” wrote one viewer.

“I do feel sorry for James and Amy... they were given an awful song, weak choreography and poor costume,...

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tony Adams has apologised to head judge Shirley Ballas for telling her to “go home” after she criticised his routine.

The former Arsenal player performed a Cha Cha during the BBC centenary special on 22 October, and was filmed saying “go home Shirley” after she gave him and his pro partner Katya Jones a low score of four.

In Saturday night’s live show (29 October), Adams’s Quickstep went down well with the judging panel.

Addressing his previous comments during an on-air debrief with host Claudia Winkleman, before the judges gave him his latest scores, Adams said: “I just want to say to Shirley as well, I made a comment last week. I ain’t got a clue. I accept a four, I accept an eight, it doesn’t really matter.

“I don’t understand. I listen to her [Jones], but I’ve got to apologise for my comment.

James Bye has become the fifth celebrity to leave the ongoing 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The EastEnders star was eliminated on Sunday 30 October along with partner Amy Dowden, after facing off against Fleur East and Vito Coppola in the dance-off.

For Halloween Week, Bye and Dowden performed the Charleston to “Bumble Bee” by Lavern Baker, but the judges ultimately ruled in favour of East.

All four judges voted in favour of East, with Craig Revel Horwood saying: “Well, it’s my responsibility to save the better dancer and the better dancer tonight for me was Fleur and Vito.”

“For me, there were different levels of dancing on the dance floor, and I have decided to save Fleur and Vito,” ruled Motsi Mabuse.

Confirming the verdict, Anton Du Beke said: “I thought both couples danced better on Saturday night. They didn’t reproduce their best performance, but it doesn...

Claudia Winkleman alluded to the chaos within the UK government on Strictly Come Dancing.

Saturday (22 October) night’s show was a BBC 100 special as part of the channel’s centenary celebrations.

During the episode, the remaining contestants danced to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows of the last 100 years, from Doctor Who to Grange Hill.

Following James Bye’s Foxtrot to the EastEnders theme tune, host Winkleman made a cheeky dig at the last week of chaos within the government that saw Liz Truss resign as prime minister after just 44 days.

“Still to come, Hamza [Yassin] takes on a tricky ballroom dance and if he’s any good at leading, the country’s got a job for him,” she quipped.

Yassin performed a dance to celebrate the BBC’s nature programming and scored 35 points.

With Truss resigning on Thursday (20 October), the Conservative party will find a...

Claudia Winkleman alluded to the chaos within the UK government on Strictly Come Dancing.

Saturday (22 October) night’s show was a BBC 100 special as part of the channel’s centenary celebrations.

During the episode, the remaining contestants danced to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows of the last 100 years, from Doctor Who to Grange Hill.

Following James Bye’s Foxtrot to the EastEnders theme tune, host Winkleman made a cheeky dig at the last week of chaos within the government that saw Liz Truss resign as prime minister after just 44 days.

“Still to come, Hamza [Yassin] takes on a tricky ballroom dance and if he’s any good at leading, the country’s got a job for him,” she quipped.

Yassin performed a dance to celebrate the BBC’s nature programming and scored 35 points.

With Truss resigning on Thursday (20 October), the Conservative party will find a...

Strictly Come Dancing is set to pay tribute to the BBC’s 100 years this weekend.

The main show on Saturday (22 October) will see each couple dance to a theme tune to a BBC show, or a song heavily featured on the broadcast network.

This will mark the first time that Strictly has based its entire week’s theme on the corporation.

The episode will begin with a group number that will show the Strictly professionals and judges gate crash some of the BBC’s best-known shows.

With several of this year’s celebrity contenders being stars of BBC shows, this week’s theme will feature some of them dancing to the songs that have been a large part of their careers.

James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, will dance the foxtrot with Amy Dowden to the soap’s theme tune.

Wildlife presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin, who achieved...

A number of former EastEnders stars are returning to Albert Square to film scenes for Dot Cotton’s funeral.

June Brown, who portrayed the long-running soap character, died in April at age 95.

Although she’d played the role since 1985, Brown stepped away from the programme in 2020, putting her departure down to feeling underwhelmed by the recent storylines she’d been offered.

Dot’s final appearance on the show took place in January 2020 via a voicemail left for Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy), explaining that she had fled Albert Square for Ireland.

In light of Brown’s real-life death, the soap will announce the character’s demise in the coming weeks.

As a way of paying respects to both the character and the actor, EastEnders will air special funeral scenes saying goodbye later this year, which will see some characters return for the occasion.

A notable returning character includes Dot’s granddaughter,...

Tony Adams left Strictly viewers in hysterics after stripping off during his latest performance.

The former professional footballer and manager, who spent his entire playing career at Arsenal, has been bottom of the leaderboard since the new series began.

While he remains at the bottom of the leaderboard with 18 points after Saturday’s episode (8 October), he certainly won the trophy for the most entertaining dance of Movie Week.

During his performance of the songs “You Sexy Thing” and “Hot Stuff” from 1997 film The Full Monty, (which actually references Adams), the contestant proceeded to pull his trousers down to reveal some sparkly red underwear.

He then ripped his shirt off, which earned him a standing ovation from the crowd, including former Arsenal footballer David Seaman.

“We tried to put some content in there, you know?” he told co-host Claudia Winkleman after the dance, with Tess Daly saying he “brought the roof...

Tony Adams left Strictly viewers in hysterics after stripping off during his latest performance.

The former professional footballer and manager, who spent his entire playing career at Arsenal, has been bottom of the leaderboard since the new series began.

While he remains at the bottom of the leaderboard with 18 points after Saturday’s episode (8 October), he certainly won the trophy for the most entertaining dance of Movie Week.

During his performance of the songs “You Sexy Thing” and “Hot Stuff” from 1997 film The Full Monty, (which actually references Adams), the contestant proceeded to pull his trousers down to reveal some sparkly red underwear.

He then ripped his shirt off, which earned him a standing ovation from the crowd, including former Arsenal footballer David Seaman.

“We tried to put some content in there, you know?” he told co-host Claudia Winkleman after the dance, with Tess Daly saying he “brought the roof...

Ellie Simmonds has earned a standing ovation from Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse on Strictly.

The hit BBC reality series is underway with its second week of new episodes. Simmonds takes part alongside a whole roster of contestants, including TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.

The five-time Paralympian champion swimmer is partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin.

The pair were the third couple to dance on Saturday’s episode (1 October), choosing to perform a waltz to a rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley.

After they completed their dance, they were met with standing ovations from two of the four judges: Ballas and Mabuse.

The judges all praised the “emotion” in the dance, with Craig Revel-Horwood praising the “expression” in Simmonds’ arms and hands.

Ballas agreed, stating: “There is so much magic in something so simple,” adding that the waltz was “beautifully executed”.

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Ellie Simmonds has earned a standing ovation from Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse on Strictly.

The hit BBC reality series is underway with its second week of new episodes. Simmonds takes part alongside a whole roster of contestants, including TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.

The five-time Paralympian champion swimmer is partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin.

The pair were the third couple to dance on Saturday’s episode (1 October), choosing to perform a waltz to a rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley.

After they completed their dance, they were met with standing ovations from two of the four judges: Ballas and Mabuse.

The judges all praised the “emotion” in the dance, with Craig Revel-Horwood praising the “expression” in Simmonds’ arms and hands.

Ballas agreed, stating: “There is so much magic in something so simple,” adding that the waltz was “beautifully executed”.

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Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens, with a new batch of contestants learning the art of ballroom dancing for the first time.

The BBC competition series returned on Saturday (24 September), with 15 celebrities hitting the dance floor with their pro partners for the first time.

It was a night of varying dance abilities, with Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin sharing the top spot on the leaderboard with an impressive 34 out of 40 marks each.

Tony Adams, meanwhile, is currently at the bottom end with just 15 poionts for his Arsenal-themed tango.

However, everything could still change during Saturday (1 October) night’s show, as the scores from last week will be added to the marks gained by the contestants for their second dances.

The new leaderboard will then be combined with the public votes, with the bottom two couples facing the dreaded dance off and the first couple leaving the competition.

The partnerships for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 have been revealed.

The reality competition series returned to our screens on Friday (23 September) night, with a launch show in which the celebrity contestants learnt which professional dancers they would be coupled up with.

The celebrities also performed together in a group number.

The first Strictly live show will take place on Saturday (24 September), with all 15 couples hitting the dance floor for their first routines.

Meet your Strictly Come Dancing couples below...

Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin

Paralympic medallist Ellie Simmonds will be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin. You can find out more about her here.

Kuzman made his Strictly debut in 2021, when he was partnered with Tilly Ramsay.

Asked by Tess Daley what it meant to represent people with dwarfism on Strictly, Simmonds said: “It means everything, to represent not just dwarfism but disability in general, for me to go out of my comfort...

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes... Strictly Come Dancing is back.

The hit BBC reality series has unveiled a whole new roster of contestants for 2022, including TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.

You can check out the full line-up here.

Among the contestants is Richie Anderson – but who is he, and what has he said about joining Strictly’s 2022 cast?

Anderson is best known for presenting the weekday travel bulletin on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball. In May, he covered the Eurovision Song Contest from Turin, Italy for the station.

The 34-year-old started his radio career with his own show on BBC Wm from 2015 to 2020.

He’s a former Sunday League footballer, where he played for Coombs Wood Fc. After a game in 2018, he came out as gay to his teammates as part of a film for BBC’s The One Show, for...

Strictly Come Dancing will celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week.

The BBC show returns for its 20th series this September, with 15 celebrity contestants – including TV presenter Helen Skelton, EastEnders actor James Bye, singer Fleur East and former England footballer Tony Adams – taking to the dance floor.

You can see the full line-up here.

The series launches on September 17 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the BBC 100 themed week announced alongside returning favourites like Movie Week, Halloween Week and the much-loved Musicals Week.

The BBC celebrates its centenary this year, and the themed episode will see Strictly couples “either dancing to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most-loved services”.

The flagship entertainment series will also return to Blackpool after a two-year absence.

The ballroom, which dates back to 1894, is ready to welcome more Strictly dancing...

Actor James Bye has been announced as one of 15 contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The rest of the line-up includes TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.

Bye is best known for his role in EastEnders, in which he has played character Martin Fowler since 2014. He is the third actor to play the role.

Originally born in Basingstoke, he first appeared in The Bill in 2006 and then later in the film Cemetery Junction in 2010 ,before joining the cast of EastEnders.

The 33-year-old is a husband to Victoria Bye and father to their three boys Edward, Louis and Hugo.

Speaking about why he joined Strictly, Bye said: “I wanted to use this opportunity to show my kids that with a bit of hard work and perseverance you can achieve anything. So I guess that’s a sort of a glorified parenting technique, I’m using Strictly to parent my children.

Comedian Ellie Taylor is one of 15 contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

While she is known best for comedy, the 38-year-old has also enjoyed a diverse career in presenting, acting and writing.

Originally from Brentwood in Essex, Taylor began modelling after being spotted while working as an intern.

Deciding it was not for her, she started doing stand-up comedy during her mid-twenties, citing comedians like Victoria Wood as early influences.

Since then, Taylor has appeared in several TV series including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week and Plebs.

She’s also presented shows including Snog Marry Avoid? and did a stint of hosting on Heart Radio, regularly filling in for Emma Bunton.

Taylor is a regular on Live At The Apollo and has appeared both as a performer and a host.

Outside of comedy and acting, her debut book, My Child and Other Mistakes, was published...

EastEnders' James Bye wants to sit in the birthing pool when his wife delivers their second child. The 31-year-old actor is set to become a father again later this month and, although most men can't stand the sight of blood, he's looking forward to splashing around in the water when his spouse Victoria gives birth to their new little one. He said: ''I'm planning to get into the pool. I've got my trunks ready to go! My mum's a midwife and said, 'Are you sure you want to get in, James?' It won't just be the baby in the water. There...