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EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of July 7 tease Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) schemes, and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) cheats.

Plus, Louie and Jimmy Beale go missing, and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) returns.

Ravi Ropes Harry Into His Schemes

Ravi gets Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) involved in his drug operation in the upcoming scenes; this is bound to end badly.

The Panesars are facing a crisis as they attempt to save their businesses, which drives a desperate Ravi to seek out Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) for a drug connection.

Nicola cautions him about the risks, while Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) is skeptical of Ravi’s assurances for Avani Nandra-Hart’s (Aaliyah James) birthday.

Ravi reaches out to dealer Okie (uncredited) for a job, but he has to conceal his car when the police show up, and Harry agrees to stash it in The Arches.

Harry and Kojo Asare...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 28 tease karma, tantrums, confessions and date requests.

Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) karma comes back to bite, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) throws a tantrum, Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) confesses his feelings, and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) requests a date.

Nicola’s Karma Bites Back

In the upcoming scenes, Nicola must confront her past as her deadly secret continues to torment her.

Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) presses Nicola for details regarding Shireen Bashar’s (uncredited) death.

When Teddy argues that their son Harry deserves to know the truth, Nicola fears it will push him over the edge.

Reluctantly, Teddy agrees to remain silent, but their younger son Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) senses the tension between his parents and inadvertently makes Nicola reconsider her choices. Later, Teddy confronts Nicola, insisting she halt her current actions because he has a plan.

Nicola And...

On Saturday 15 February 2025, BBC One broadcasts Bridge of Lies!

EastEnders Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Bridge of Lies” promises an exciting twist as it features a celebrity special with beloved stars from the long-running show “EastEnders.” Ross Kemp will be back at the helm, guiding the contestants through a series of challenging questions and high-stakes moments.

In this episode, fans will see Adam Woodyatt, known for his iconic role as Ian Beale, alongside Michelle Collins, who played the memorable character of Sharon Watts. They will be joined by Micah Balfour and Molly Rainford, adding a fresh dynamic to the quiz. Each celebrity will bring their own charm and competitive spirit, making for an entertaining hour of television.

As the quiz unfolds, viewers can expect plenty of laughter, friendly rivalry, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. The stakes will be high, as the celebrities aim to win for their chosen charities.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of January 27 tease Gina Knight’s (Francesca Henry) in the suspect spotlight, and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) comes to someone’s rescue. Plus, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) gives someone much needed encouragement and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Gina In The Suspect Spotlight

A new suspect emerges in the attack on Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) next week, and this time, attention turns to her daughter Gina.

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) is very wary of her older sister Gina, especially after witnessing another secret conversation between her and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway).

Meanwhile, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) is heartbroken when Monique (Busayo Ige) restricts his access to their son Xavier (Chase Dean-Williams) because he is a suspect in an attempted murder case.

At The Queen Vic, tensions rise as Junior reveals a shocking truth about Gina! Everyone accuses her, but George Knight (Colin Salmon) defends her.

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 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,...

On Friday 15 November 2024, BBC Two broadcasts Richard Osman’s House of Games!

Week 8 Season 8 Episode 40 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of *Richard Osman’s House of Games* on BBC Two, titled “Week 8,” brings another exciting round of quiz fun with a fresh batch of celebrity contestants. Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes, and Sonia will face off in a series of engaging quiz rounds, all carefully selected by the host and quiz legend Richard Osman. Each round will test the contestants’ knowledge and quick thinking as they compete for the title of daily winner.

As always, the episode promises plenty of laughs and surprises as the celebrities tackle a variety of questions across different categories. The competition heats up with a fast-paced quickfire round, where a winner will be declared at the end of the day. Scores will be tallied, and viewers can expect plenty of friendly banter and spirited rivalry...

This Friday at 7:00 Pm, Richard Osman’s House of Games returns for another exciting episode in Season 8, Episode 40. In this fun-filled quiz show, celebrity contestants Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes, and Sonia will face off in a series of brain-teasing rounds, all chosen by the show’s host, quiz legend Richard Osman. Known for his witty banter and sharp intellect, Richard will guide the contestants through various challenges that test their knowledge across different topics.

Throughout the episode, the celebrity contestants will compete fiercely, aiming to outsmart one another and take home the coveted daily prize. As always, the action heats up in the quickfire round, where fast thinking and quick answers are crucial. At the end of the show, the scores will be tallied, and a winner will be declared, adding an extra layer of excitement to the friendly competition.

Richard Osman’s House of Games offers...

This Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:00 Pm, “Richard Osman’s House of Games” returns with an exciting new episode titled “Week 8.” Fans of the show can look forward to another fun-filled hour of trivia and laughter as celebrity contestants take the stage. This week, the lineup includes Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes, and Sonia, all ready to test their knowledge in a variety of quiz rounds.

Richard Osman, the beloved quiz master, will guide the contestants through a series of challenges designed to entertain and challenge. Each round promises to be engaging, showcasing the contestants’ wit and quick thinking. With a mix of personalities and backgrounds, this episode is sure to bring plenty of surprises and moments of hilarity.

As the competition heats up, viewers can expect to see who will come out on top and take home the coveted House of Games trophy. With Richard’s clever questions and the contestants’ banter,...

In the upcoming episode of “Richard Osman’s House of Games,” viewers can expect an exciting mix of fun and trivia. Season 8, Episode 37, titled “Week 8,” will air on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on BBC Two. This episode features a lively group of celebrity contestants: Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes, and Sonia. Each of them brings their unique charm and competitive spirit to the quiz.

Richard Osman, the beloved quiz master, will guide the contestants through a variety of quiz rounds. Known for his wit and humor, Osman creates an engaging atmosphere that keeps everyone entertained. Contestants will face off in rounds that test their knowledge on a wide range of topics, from pop culture to history. The stakes are high as they aim to outsmart each other and claim the title of the week’s champion.

As the week unfolds, viewers can look forward to laughter, surprises, and perhaps a few unexpected twists.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of October 7 tease David Wicks’ (Michael French) return, Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) admission, Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) confession and more!

Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) gets a special present, and Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) terrorizes his mom.

EastEnders Spoilers – David Wicks Is Shocked

David has returned to Walford, and while reconnecting with his troubled daughter Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), he is taken aback to see his former flame Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) alive!

Cindy confides in her ex-husband George Knight (Colin Salmon) about how David’s arrival has thrown her off balance, prompting George to encourage her to confront the situation head-on.

After a meeting with Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman), David is hit with a shocking reminder of his past when he comes face-to-face with a very much alive Cindy.

With so many unanswered questions, David and Cindy take the opportunity to...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of September 30 tease death dramas, dirty tricks, brotherly bonding and more. Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler) is found dead, Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) employs dirty tricks, George Knight (Colin Salmon) bonds with Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Yolande Trueman Confronted

Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) faces a shocking revelation next week as we witness the final moments of her assailant, Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler).

Unsure about participating in the Harvest Festival at the community center, Yolande is encouraged by Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) to join in.

Their conversation is cut short when DS Amartey (Eva Fontaine) arrives with news that another woman has stepped forward regarding the allegations against Pastor Clayton.

Yolande finds inspiration in Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), whose resilience uplifts her spirits; Yolande goes to the community center, much to the joy of Levi (Mark Akintimehin) and Agatha (Chloe Okora...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of September 16 tease truth bombs, exposés, discoveries, decisions and more.

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) tells her sister the truth, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is exposed, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) makes a discovery, and Anna makes a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Anna Knight’s Truth Bomb

Anna shares her excitement about her pregnancy with Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) and Gina plans to inform Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) about the big news.

However, Gina quickly realizes that Anna has been dodging his calls and is hesitant to share the news with him. It soon becomes evident that Anna is not truly happy, as she confides in Gina that she feels unprepared for motherhood.

Concerned for her sister, Gina encourages Anna to consider all her possibilities. After some time thinking it through, Anna will come to a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Avani’s Exposed

Avani has been...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of September 9 tease an unexpected pregnancy, a runaway family member, a controversial return and more!

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) finds herself pregnant, Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) runs away and Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman) returns under mysterious circumstances.

EastEnders Spoilers – Baby Bombshell For Anna Knight

Anna finds herself facing an unexpected surprise, but her romantic life is already tangled. She confides in her boyfriend, Bobby Beale, (Clay Milner Russell) about her struggles, prompting him to try and lift her spirits.

However, Bobby soon has to focus on his responsibilities at Beale’s Eels, leading him to ask his friend Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) to step in and support Anna.

Unbeknownst to Bobby, Freddie harbors feelings for Anna and is so anxious about being alone with her that he concocts a weak excuse to avoid the situation, leaving Anna feeling rejected.

Later, Anna musters the...

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.

EastEnders Spoilers...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week starting Monday, August 12 tease a life on the line, a new hire, a threat, and more! Linda Carter’s (Kellie Bright) life’s in danger, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) makes a new hire and Phil Mitchell (Steve MacFadden) threatens Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman).

EastEnders Spoilers – Linda Carter’s Life’s In Danger, Johnny Blames Gina

Linda has spent the entire night drinking again, leaving Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) feeling helpless about how to support his mother. Just then, Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) offers her assistance, assuring Johnny that she will take care of Linda.

Later, when Johnny returns, he and Linda argue and Johnny steps away to gather his thoughts, but when he returns, he is horrified to discover she’s in critical condition.

The paramedics quickly enter The Vic to care for Linda, but. Johnny is crushed as he sits in the hospital,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of August 5 tease twelve sneak peeks. Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) secret is threatened, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) gets a shock visit, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is blackmailed, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss Colwell’s Sinister Secret Threatened, Suki’s Shock Visit

Reiss is feeling anxious as he and his girlfriend Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) await the results of the post-mortem examination following the death of Reiss’s wife Debbie Colwell (Jenny Meier).

Meanwhile, former legal eagle Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) may become suspicious when she spots Reiss with Debbie’s wedding ring.

On the other hand, Suki is in for a shock visit when her ex-husband Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdry) shows up at Walford East with Ayesha (Laila Rouass) the widow of Hardeep (uncast character).

Nish, who was imprisoned for Hardeep’s murder, has enlisted the help of his granddaughter Avani Nandra-Hart...

EastEnders is set to air a new storyline that will see character Anna Knight fall victim to drink spiking, in a hard-hitting narrative that aims to raise awareness of the dangers and signs of this rising issue. The popular soap opera, known for tackling social issues, will depict Anna, played by Molly Rainford, experiencing the […]

EastEnders tackles spiking with a new storyline and innovative digital spin-off...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, June 4 tease Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) plots to steal George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Ravi Gullati’s (Aaron Thiara) been reeled in! Cindy uses a drama with their daughter to get closer to George, while Ravi’s reeled in by the news Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) hasn’t long to live.

EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy Beale’s Terrified For Her Daughter

Cindy is terrified for her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) following the news of her mugging at McKlunky’s-Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) chased off the mugger.

However, Junior was too late to prevent the terror of Anna being knocked to the ground by the mugger, although her purse was retrieved.

The situation worsens when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) reveals the assault to Cindy, and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) indirectly blames Cindy for the incident.

Determined to help Anna seek justice, Cindy brings Jack Branning...

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 for the week of May 27-30 tease returns, attacks, peacemaking and more! Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) returns, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) attacks, and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) turns peacemaker!

EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell

Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.

Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.

The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.

Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease 9 shocking EastEnders spoilers you can’t miss! What’s coming up in Walford the week of May 20-23-secrets exposed, surprise returns, and as usual, all kinds of mischief in Albert Square!

EastEnders Spoilers – Number One-Zack Hudson Tries To Keep The Awful Truth From Coming Out

After the arrival of their baby girl, Dolly, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) find themselves on Cloud Nine. Despite their initial decision to call off the wedding, they have a change of heart and decide to proceed with their plans.

However, Zack’s secret affair with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) continues to haunt him, and he is determined to keep it hidden from her at all costs.

Unfortunately, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) are aware of the truth, making it even more challenging for Zack to keep his secret under wraps.

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease there’s been a spin-off series announced featuring a Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Big Mo Harris (Laila Morse) comeback. The short six episode digital mini-series will explain where they were and what they did in between times.

EastEnders Spoiler – The Point Of Mo Return

The digital series, available on BBC One’s EastEnders social media accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly known as Twitter, will be a short explanation.

Freddie and his great-grandmother Big Mo are set to make a comeback on the popular soap opera starting Monday, May 20, 2024. However, their return is bound to bring some unexpected twists and turns.

The upcoming mini-series will follow Freddie as he embarks on a new adventure living in his great-grandmother’s caravan, where they both find themselves caught up in all sorts of mischief.

Throughout the six episodes, audiences will witness the strong bond...

East Enders spoilers for the week of Monday, May 13- Thursday, May 16 tease birthing danger, an estranged son’s return, and five more doof doofs!

Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) goes into labor, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) arrives, plus Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) dumped, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Juhaim Choudhury) chooses badly and a divorced couple might reconcile.

EastEnders Spoilers – Father-Son Reunion-The Tense Encounter Between George Knight and Junior Knight

Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is devastated to see George Knight (Colin Salmon) unfazed by her absence at the Queen Vic pub after his recent health issues and lies.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) arrives and reveals George’s intention to engage in another fight, prompting the Knight ladies to plead with him to reconsider. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) even resorts to blackmail, but George remains resolute.

Elaine kicks Cindy out of the pub, seeking solace from Anna Knight (Molly Rainford), who devises...

EastEnders spoilers for Thursday, May 9 tease George Knight (Colin Salmon) has a dilemma-to fight or not to fight? Also, Patrick Trueman’s (Rudolph Walker) annoyed over slow progress, Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) meets up with Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) isn’t happy .

EastEnder Spoilers – George Knight’s Dilemma

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) walks into the café and is greeted by Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer).

Gina and Anna Knight give her the cold shoulder, clearly annoyed with her for keeping George’s fighting a secret. Cindy assures them that she will talk to George and convince him not to fight again

Reluctantly, Gina and Anna agree to have lunch with Cindy, but when Cindy meets up with George, he rejects her suggestion of online therapy to manage his emotions.

However, Cindy eventually persuades George to reconsider; he’s torn, contemplating participating in another fight despite the...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 8 tease there’s a dark cloud over George Knight (Colin Salmon) when he receives a devastating diagnosis.

Also, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) makes a brave move, and Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) furious finding Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) with Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips).

EastEnders Spoilers – George Knight’s Devastating Diagnosis

The day of Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) memorial has arrived, and the Knight family has come together to honor her memory-however, George is struggling after a fight the night before.

Despite his pain, George tries to hide it from his family so they won’t worry-as the memorial service begins, George gazes at a photo and suddenly feels unwell.

When Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realize what’s happening, they urge George to go to the hospital.

George complies and undergoes a thorough check-up but the news he...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, May 6 tease there is a shocking moment when Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) confronts Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler).

Coming Up On Eastenders

Also, Stevie and Billy Mitchell clash over the grandchildren and George Knight (Colin Salmon) struggles over missing Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) funeral.

Patrick And Denise Concerned Over Yolande’s Strange Behavior

Patrick and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) grow increasingly worried about Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) peculiar behavior.

They believe that Pastor Clayton might be able to help so Patrick confides in him, and he suggests that Yolande might be ill, shocking Yolande when Patrick confronts her about it.

Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) questions Patrick about Yolande’s well-being, but he is unsure how to respond; confused because he had no idea that Yolande had scheduled a medical appointment.

Seeking guidance, Patrick discusses his concerns with Pastor Clayton once again and...

Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...

It’s been a funny year, one that started with Omicron stealing headlines (doesn’t that feel a while ago) and ended with strike action and snow causing disruption to the masses and a strange Qatar World Cup concluding with a cracking final, while Britain gets used to its third Prime Minister in the space of 12 months. In between, viewers were enchanted by dancers, singers, bomb disposal experts and a former Health Secretary eating camel penis. Here, Deadline unveils the most-watched UK TV shows of the year (excluding sport) according to 7-day-post-launch Barb data from overnights.tv, while rounding up the most-watched World Cup games at the bottom. Read on.

The State Funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth circa – 25M (BBC/ITV/Sky etc – Monday September 19)

The Queen’s State Funeral

By some metrics, the state funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth II was the most-watched UK TV broadcast of all time...

Helen Skelton has spoken about Gorka Marquez’s “losing face” after the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Over the weekend, Skelton and her professional dance partner Marquez competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal in the Strictly final.

Yassin and Przystal were crowned the winners of the 20th series.

Skelton, 39, opened up about her disappointment at losing the competition during Monday morning’s episode (19 December) of Lorraine.

“I just wanted to make my kids proud. Every day I’ve been going to work they’d been asking, ‘Are you going to win the Glitterball, mummy?’” said the Countryfile presenter.

Skelton said that while she and Marquez “didn’t quite win”, they did make “memories that will last a lifetime”.

“I wasn’t able to articulate what I wanted to say but ultimately it would have been the best way to say...

The 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing went out with an explosion of sequins, with finalists Hamza Yassin, Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Molly Rainford competing to win the Glitterball Trophy in the grand finale.

Each celebrity and their partner performed three dances for the judges, the studio audience and the viewers at home.

There was also a performance from Florence and the Machine, and a gloriously chaotic group dance.

In the end, Yassin pipped the other stars to the post, and became this year’s winner, after bringing back his legendary Couple’s Choice.

Read on for the key moments from the night…

Hamza Yassin was crowned the winner

Anton Du Beke summed it up pretty well during the final when he told the wildlife presenter: “I laugh out loud with joy when I watch you dance.” Yassin was the last man standing in this competition and he won viewers...

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing’s 20th series.

The pair competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez in the grand final, which aired earlier tonight (17 December) on BBC One.

Yassin is best known from his work on Countryfile as a guest presenter and cameraman, and he can also be seen on the BBC programme Animal Park, and has presented other programmes about Scottish wildlife.

The Strictly winner was selected by means of a public vote, with judges’ scores serving only as guidelines.

In the final, Yassin danced the Salsa to “Ecuador” by Sash! featuring Rodriguez, the Couple’s Choice to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and his Show Dance was to “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” by Irving Berlin.

Their legendary Couple...

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal had Strictly Come Dancing viewers and the judges in tears tonight (17 December) after performing their Couple’s Choice in the final.

The pair danced to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and were competing in the final against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez.

“I get a little emotional watching you dance,” judge Anton Du Beke told them after they performed, “because it’s like the clouds part when you come onto the dance floor and the sun comes out.”

The famously grumpy Craig Revel Horwood gave them a score of 10, leading them to achieve their first perfect 40 of the series. He said: “Hamza, you’re everything I’m not, darling. You spread joy to the world… absolutely incredible.”

Both Du Beke and fellow judge Motsi Mabuse were brought to tears by the dance,...

Strictly Come Dancing cut a snow-themed routine from its recent results show after three boys died in Solihull after falling through ice.

On Sunday (12 December) afternoon, three children aged eight, 10 and 11 slipped through thin ice at a lake in Solihull, dying in the water. A fourth boy, aged six, remains in critical condition in hospital.

You can follow updates on The Independent’s live blog here.

Monday night’s (13 December) Strictly results show was due to begin with a pre-recorded icy routine starring the professional dancers as snowflakes, while judge Craig Revel Horwood played the ice queen.

But despite Tess Daly referring to the dance at the end of the semifinal, the results show went ahead without the performance in the final cut.

While viewers questioned why the pro number, which would usually open the show, hadn’t aired, reports emerged that the BBC had pulled the segment following the tragedy in Solihull.

Scarlett Johansson has opened up about being “groomed” to be a bombshell actor early on in her career.

In a new interview, the Black Widow star opened up about how she was typecast from the beginning of her career.

“I did Lost in Translation and Girl With the Pearl Earring and by that point, I was 18, 19 and I was coming into my own womanhood and learning my own desirability and sexuality,” she said.

The 38-year-old continued: “I was kind of being groomed, in a way, to be this what you call a bombshell-type actor.”

“I was playing the other woman and the object of desire and I suddenly found myself cornered in this place. I couldn’t get out of it,” Johansson explained.

“Right around that time is when I met Bryan [Lourd],” the actor said referring to her longtime agent, who helped her break out of the “bombshell” pathway.

Molly Rainford has shared an emotional post on Instagram ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final.

The 22-year-old actor was the bookies’ favourite to leave the dance competition during Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, having already faced the dance-off four times this series.

However, Rainford and partner Carlos Gu made it into the final while avoiding the bottom two in Monday’s (12 December) results show.

Instead, Fleur East and Will Mellor faced the dance-off, with Mellor being eliminated.

Celebrating making it to the final, Rainford posted on Instagram: “Words can’t describe this feeling. Nobody understands just how grateful we are to not only be Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Finalists but to get to that place in the final all thanks [to] your support and votes.”

The actor opened up about working with Gu on his first series as a professional dancer on the show and explained that getting to the final...

Anton Du Beke has explained why he voted to save Will Mellor over Fleur East in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.

After a high-scoring semi-final on Sunday (11 December) night, East and partner Vito Coppola found themselves in the bottom two with Mellor and Nancy Xu.

After the couples performed again, both Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted for East. But when the vote came to Du Beke, the former pro dancer said that East and Coppola had made “an error in a dismount from a lift”, and he wanted Mellor to go through.

The casting vote was then given to head judge Shirley Ballas, who voted for East and Coppola, and sent Mellor and Xu home.

However, on social media, many viewers suggested that the judges had made the wrong decision and that Du Beke was correct to take into account East’s mistake.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu was unable to hold back his tears after Molly Rainford made it through to the final without facing the last dance-off.

Despite being one of the highest marked stars of the series, the Cbbc star has found herself in the bottom two four times so far in the competition.

Going into Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, Rainford was the bookies’ favourite to be eliminated before the final.

However, the couple topped the leaderboard, leading to Rainford and Gu being the first couple announced to have made it through to the final during Monday (12 December) night’s results show.

They were joined by Hamza Yassin and his partner Jowita PrzystaÅ., and Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez.

Fleur East and Vito Coppola competed in their fourth dance-off of the series against first-timers Will Mellor and partner Nancy Xu.

Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save East,...

A Strictly Come Dancing contestant has been eliminated from the show just one week before the final.

On Sunday (11 December), the remaining celebrities performed two dances in the hopes of scoring a place in next week’s final.

Sadly, actor Will Mellor fell at the final hurdle and became the 11th person to be voted off this year’s series.

Mellor was in the dance off with singer and radio presenter Fleur East. Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save East, but when Anton Du Beke saved Mellor, it was down to head judge Shirley Ballas to cast the deciding vote.

“First of all, the British public has spoken and with respect I take that on board,” Ballas said. “My fellow judges have decided that they don’t agree, so I have made lots of notes here. Both couples were outstanding and, not only today, but through the series.

Strictly Come Dancing has experienced a change to its normal broadcast schedule this weekend.

Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.

However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there were some adjustments.

The first semi-final is airing tonight (Sunday 11 December) at 7.15pm, while the second half will take place on Monday 12 December at 8.15pm.

The final is expected to air on Saturday 17 December, but this has yet to be confirmed.

A Strictly spokesperson previously 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.”

This season’s first perfect 40 score was achieved by Fleur East and her professional partner Vito Coppola in week nine of the competition. The pair danced a couple...

Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.

Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.

However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.

The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.

The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.

The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.

A Strictly spokesperson previously 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.”

On Tuesday 22 November,...

Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.

Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.

However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.

The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.

The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.

The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.

A Strictly spokesperson previously 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.”

On Tuesday 22 November,...

Bob McGrath has died at the age of 90.

The actor was widely known for his portrayal of Bob Johnson on the children’s show Sesame Street.

McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family on his Facebook page on Sunday (4 December).

"The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family,” they wrote.

The cause of his death hasn’t been revealed.

Sesame Workshop also tweeted Sunday evening that it “mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.”

McGrath was a founding cast member of Sesame Street when the show premiered in 1969.

He made his final appearance on the show in 2017, marking an almost five-decade-long figure in the Sesame Street world.

The actor grew up in Illinois and studied music at the University of Michigan and Manhattan School of Music.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith have addressed the backlash to Mexican Week on The Great British Bake Off.

One episode in the recent season of the Channel 4 reality series attracted criticism for its “offensive” depiction of Mexican food and culture, which many people called cultural appropriation.

Fans of the series condemned the stereotypical use of sombreros and maracas in the instalment. The presenters were also criticised for mispronouncing Spanish words and making “tacky” jokes.

During a recent episode of Eater, Hollywood and Leith were asked about the backlash to the episode.

Hollywood said he felt “gutted” about the reaction because he “loves” Mexico.

He said: “I’d literally come back from Mexico about three weeks before we filmed the episode. I spent a month over there with Mexican chefs, working with tacos and enjoying the food in Tijuana and Mexico City and Oaxaca and Cancun.

“I was all over the place,...

Britney Spears has confused fans after she shared a sweet message to her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears on her birthday.

The “Toxic” singer turned 41 on Friday (2 December). To commemorate the milestone, she shared an Instagram post paying tribute to Jamie Lynn, 31.

“It’s my b-day but you’re my heart so I’m thinking about you… congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show,” Spears wrote in the caption.

“You ain’t alone… if anybody knows what it feels like… I get it. My baby sister!!! I love you!!!”

She accompanied the post with two photos of Jamie Lynn, one in which the Zoey 101 star is playing guitar and another in which she is sitting by a kitchen counter.

Jamie Lynn is yet to respond to her sister’s post.

The message, however, has confused fans given how Spears has spoken about her...

Molly Rainford has shared a message for Strictly Come Dancing viewers after she found herself in the bottom two again.

Saturday’s results show (3 December) saw Kym Marsh eliminated from the competition after a dance-off with Rainford.

It was the fourth time in the series that Rainford, 22, and her professional partner Carlos Gu, 28, have found themselves in the bottom two.

Many fans were frustrated on Rainford’s behalf, writing on Twitter that she does not deserve to have competed in the dance-off so many times.

Following Saturday’s elimination (3 December), Rainford posted a message to fans on Twitter on Sunday morning (4 December).

“I’m feeling so blessed to still be in this competition,” she wrote.

“Thank you to everyone who did vote and support us, I couldn’t be more grateful & thank you to the judges for keeping my @bbcstrictly dream alive for another week.”

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse...

The latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed.

Saturday night’s results show (3 December) aired a day earlier than usual due to the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup.

Actor and singer Kym Marsh left the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.

Craif Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save Rainford after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke saving Marsh.

Head judge Shirley Ballas saved Rainford, sending Marsh home – but all the judges said it was a “difficult” decision.

Speaking about the result, Marsh, who missed last week’s show due to Covid, said: “Honestly I’ve loved every single second that I’ve been here. I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man [Graziano Di Prima] here, he is just...

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.

On Friday (2 December), the series aired a day earlier due to the BBC’s Qatar World Cup coverage.

During the episode, the six remaining couples battled for a place in the semi-final.

However, nobody scored a perfect 10 like Fleur East did in week eight after scoring the first perfect 40 of the series.

The joint leaders of the evening were Helen Skelton and Will Mellor.

See all the scores below...

Week 10 leaderboard

=1. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez (9+10+10+10) = 39

=1. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu (9+10+10+10) = 39

=3. Fleur East and Vito Coppola (9+10+9+10) = 38

=3. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu (9+10+10+9) = 38

4. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal (9+9+9+9) = 36

5. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima (8+9+9+8) = 34

Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday 20 November at 7.20pm on BBC One.

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Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.

Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.

However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.

The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.

The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.

The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.

A Strictly spokesperson previously 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.”

On Tuesday 22 November,...