BBC EastEnders' Karen Taylor returns to Walford after son's death

Ever since George Knight’s parents arrived in Albert Square earlier this year, the EastEnders newcomer has found his life turned upside down as secret after secret emerged regarding his identity. For all of his life George had known he was adopted by a white family, but in recent weeks it had since transpired that George was actually adopted via a process called “farming” in which wealthy white families were paid to adopt black children during the 60s and 70s.

Coronation Street fans have joked about 'confusion' as they reacted to the news of Violet Wilson's return. It's been 13 years since the character was last seen on-screen and it has been announced that actress Jenny Platt will reprise the role.

Actress Lorraine Stanley reveals she has been hit with a nasty illness.The former EastEnders' star, known for playing Karen Taylor in the BBC soap, said that she has been battling a sickness bug and so has her daughter, Nancy.The 47 year old shared the news to her fans on social media saying that despite being sick, she has celebrated a personal milestone. Lorraine announced that she was trying to quit smoking and shared that she has now gone 10 days without vaping and three without nicotine patches. She said: "S***gate in our gaff...must be a bug, we're all down, Nancy's been sick too, bless her, she's such a trooper.

Michaela Zee Kanye West has once again name-dropped Taylor Swift in a new song on his and Ty Dolla $ign’s album “Vultures 1,” released on Saturday. The rapper mentions Swift in the album’s 12th track, titled “Carnival.” “Why she say she sucked my dick? (Ha) Then she say she ain’t sucked my dick (Ha) / She gon’ take it up the ass (Ha), like a ventriloquist (Ha) / I made six Taylor Swift (Ha) / Since I had the Rollie on the wrist (Ha) / I’m the new Jesus, bitch (Ha), I turn water to Crist (Ha),” West raps (per Genius).

Kanye West upset the Swifties!

Ever since Nish Panesar arrived in EastEnders back in September 2022, the Walford bad boy has made a name for himself in Albert Square as a no nonsense businessman with a brutal and often sinister side to him. For months, Nish emotionally abused his wife Suki Panesar and even attempted to kill her lover Eve Unwin after he rumbled the illicit affair going on right under his nose, however after the explosive events of Christmas Day it initially looked as though his luck was starting to run out.

New EastEnders spoilers show Karen Taylor is soon set to arrive back in Walford after fleeing to Spain back in December, having grown concerned about the whereabouts of her son Keanu. Karen (Lorraine Stanley) left Albert Square behind last year after Keanu (Danny Walters) blamed her for son Albie's kidnap, despite him being behind the entire thing.

Everyone's soap favourite, Bobby Brazier, who recently wowed us on Strictly Come Dancing, has shared his excitement for returning to EastEnders.The 20 year old actor took a break from the popular BBC soap to show off his dance moves alongside partner Dianne Buswell in the latest series. Bobby became a fan-favourite for playing Freddie Slater on EastEnders during 2022. His work won him a National Television Award but he decided to hit pause on his soap career so he could take centre stage on Strictly.

Actress Maisie Smith has teased a potential return to Eastenders years after her character was last seen in Albert Square.

A much-loved EastEnders star is making a TV comeback in a viewers' favourite TV show, after 13 years away from the series. Sean Maguire, who famously played Aidan Brosnan on EastEnders in 1993, is set to star in the brand-new series of Death in Paradise when it returns to our screens next month.

Comedian Bobby Davro has had a minor stroke after fainting at a comedy show.The former EastEnders star had just finished his performance and received a standing ovation from the audience at his sold-out gig. Bobby, 65, had a 'funny turn' at the Coulsdon Comedy Club in South London last Thursday night.This happened after he had to cancel shows because he fell ill during a performance. The much loved star had been having a tough time lately, after his late fiancee Vicky Wright passed away in May last year.

Travis Kelce may have been scoring touchdowns on Sunday, but Taylor Swift was scoring fan adoration.

Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss passed away over a year ago, and his widow, Allison Holker, opened up for the first time about how she sees her future. “It was very hard for me to learn to like myself again and to learn to love myself again,” Holker said during an episode of Nick Viall’s The Viall Files podcast. “And then also, could I like someone else again? Could I love someone else again while I still like someone and love someone else?”Allison and tWitch were married nine years before Boss’ untimely passing in December 2022.

Fans of BBC soap EastEnders are preparing to say goodbye to a legend. Actress Tameka Empson, who brings Kim Fox to life on screen, is temporarily exiting Albert Square as she embarks on an exciting new adventure. On Monday's edition of The One Show, 22 January, Tameka shared the news of her departure, assuring fans: "Kim's gonna be okay! She's gonna be ok - she's going on a nice cruise with Howie and the children.

EastEnders fans believe they may have rumbled a huge twist on the horizon after Gina Knight and Dean Wicks’ secret romance was exposed during this week’s first visit to Walford. As regular viewers will know, Gina has been secretly dating rapist Dean Wicks - who brutally assaulted Linda Carter during his previous stint in Albert Square - but has kept things out of the spotlight so as not to upset her family, in particular her father George Knight who happens to be dating Linda’s mum Elaine! Given Dean’s history, much of Walford has been less than impressed with his return to the Square, but despite knowing the allegations against him, Gina declared that she believes him over Linda, in scenes that fans are convinced may be part of a bigger plot to expose his ways.

James Alexandrou, who played the original Martin Fowler, has revealed he will soon be stepping foot back in Walford 17 years on from his exit as the 38-year-old takes on a new role on EastEnders.

The son of Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison has died of a suspected drug overdose. Both Rick and his other son Corey, who also appears on the hit pawn shop reality TV series, have left heartfelt tributes to Adam on Instagram.

reportedly died of an overdose in Las Vegas on Friday at the age of 39, leaving his famous father in a state of shock.“You will always be in my heart!” Harrison wrote beneath a photo that showed him smiling alongside his lookalike son in a bar. “I love you Adam.”A slew of high-profile personalities left their condolences beneath the image, including Donald Trump Jr.

After five years away from Walford, EastEnders fans are in for a treat as soap legend Patsy Palmer has officially been spotted on set after agreeing to reprise her iconic role in the BBC soap. Patsy, who is best known to fans for playing Bianca Jackson in the soap revealed earlier this month that she had agreed to return to the soap and bring a touch of her trademark charm back to Walford.

EastEnders viewers were treated to some super tense moments in Thursday night's episode as Sam Mitchell left Albert Square after causing carnage at the Queen Vic After learning that she had been left a staggering £100,000 in her Aunt Sal's will - along with Phil and Grant's share - she confronted brother Phil to demand her share of the money. Unimpressed when he refused to hand it over, she decided to resort to blackmail after discovering that Phil had cheated on his wife Kat - something she learned from Alfie Moon.