EastEnders 'confirms return' of Sam Mitchell to Albert Square after Spain departure

It's been an exciting time for EastEnders fans with the coming and going of many beloved characters, from Lola Pearce-Brown's (Danielle Harold) upcoming death to the arrival of the mysterious Knight family, featuring the likes of Bond actor Colin Salmon and Strictly's Molly Rainford. However, as well as brand new characters being introduced to the show by showrunner Chris Clenshaw, 2023 is set to have a few surprises in store with a number of Albert Square icons heading back to their East London roots over the next few months.

Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson has revealed he has found love again following his split from Scots co-star Natalie J Robb.

Sam Thompson has left fans laughing and crying at the same time after sharing a throwback video from Made In Chelsea. Loyal watchers the reality TV show will remember that back in 2018, before Sam was dating Zara McDermott and Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing were a couple - Sophie and Sam dated for six months.

Guy Pearce was declared ‘Most Valuable Player’ after his show-stealing turn in the finale of Aussie soap Neighbours last year.

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo are set to say "I Do" again in a glamorous ceremony in Spain this weekend, a month after first tying the knot in a lavish ceremony in Chelsea — and their friends and co-stars are starting to arrive.The Made in Chelsea stars actually met on the show back in 2019 and viewers and fans watched their relationship develop on-screen as they quickly became one of the programme's favourite couples. Over time, their relationship grew stronger and stronger and Jamie, 34, popped the question in December, 2021.The couple then launched a podcast, Nearly Weds, with new episodes released every Monday in the run up to their weddings which offered fans an insight into the stresses, and amazing moments, involved in the wedding planning process.

Love Island star Samie Elishi appears to have unfollowed her ex Tom Clare on Instagram. Samie, 22, who was a finalist on the ninth edition of the hit reality dating competition, confirmed her split from co-star Tom, 23, was "on good terms" two weeks ago. Since then, Tom has been spotted sucking the toes of a mystery woman in Ibiza, and is now no longer listed among those Samie follows on Instagram.Tom, however, still follows Samie on Instagram.

Who Do You Think You Are? with a list of star-studded guests set to appear in the show. The popular genealogy programme will appear on screens once more on June 1st on BBC One and follow nine celebrities on their extremely personal journeys. Each celeb will delve into unknown family ancestry and unearth startling facts and truths about their heritage as part of series 20 of the show.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield seemingly confirmed their return to This Morning next week following intense speculation on their friendship.

Eurovision Song Contest fans were filled with fuzzy feelings as Sam Ryder returned to the stage after his triumphant year. The former TikTok star has become a firm favourite amongst the public after he led the UK to a near-win in Eurovision 2022.

Samantha Womack has addressed a return for her character Ronnie Mitchell on EastEnders – almost six years since she drowned trying to save her sister, Roxy, who also perished. The 50 year old actress, who recently got the all-clear from breast cancer, appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Wednesday where she discussed her former co-star Rita Simons' recent return to the soap as Roxy – albeit in her daughter Amy's imagination.

EastEnders fans are soon set to endure an emotional rollercoaster, after producers of the London soap confirmed they would soon air a festival celebration of Lola Pearce's life.The much-loved Walford character - played by acting powerhouse Danielle Harold - be commemorated the one-off event alongside her loved ones in an episode to come. Lola was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last year, and the mum-of-one has since been making the most of the time she has left in Albert Square with her nearest and dearest.

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio were photographed attending the same 2023 Met Gala After Party last night (May 1) after the big event.

Gigi Hadid was all smiles as she was pictured attending the same 2023 Met Gala afterparty as Leonardo DiCaprio on Monday night.

Reunited and they look so good. Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted arriving at the same 2023 Met Gala afterparty amid rumors they rekindled their romance.

Daniella Westbrook has revealed she's in hospital after experiencing "unreal" pain, admitting it's been a "frightening" few days. The 49 year older former EastEnders star landed back in Portugal after she jetted to Turkey earlier this month for facial surgery. Taking to Instagram Stories, Daniella wrote: "Only I could land back in Portugal after surgery only to end up in hospital.

Top Boy's final season will hit Netflix this September, it has been confirmed today. News of the return of the U.K.

EastEnders have confirmed that Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, will be the centre of an eating disorder storyline in the coming months.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared that she's returned to work just three months after welcoming her baby daughter Bambi with boyfriend Tommy Fury.The former Love Island star, 23, told fans that she has "bills to pay" as she returned to work as Creative Director at fast fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing. In a video posted to her YouTube channel, Molly-Mae explained her decision to return to work so soon, telling fans: "At the end of the day, I am self-employed, so I have to work because there’s bills to pay. “We’ve got a mortgage to pay, car bills to pay.

Don Lemon isn’t letting his unexpected termination from CNN keep him down. The longtime TV newsman is looking on the bright side and planning for his upcoming summer.

Don Lemon isn't letting his unexpected termination from CNN keep him down. The longtime TV newsman is looking on the bright side and planning for his upcoming summer.Lemon walked the carpet at the TIME 100 Gala in New York City on Wednesday — where he was joined by his fiancé, Tim Malone — and he spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about parting ways with the network.«I'm doing well, and I'm here to celebrate… I'm happy to be here,» Lemon said, smiling.