EastEnders' Kat Slater star Jessie Wallace's life off screen with rarely-seen fiancé

If you've got a child, you probably know who Blippi is.The larger-than-life character was created by Stevin John in 2014 to provide fun educational entertainment for kids. With millions of subscribers on YouTube, the character dons a blue shirt with orange slacks as well as a blue and orange hat. He's also got his own very distinctive theme song and has friends who help him along the way with his videos while he goes on adventures.

Stephen Graham's been a regular fixture on our screens for years and currently, he and wife Hannah Walters are in four-part drama Boiling Point together. The show, created by Philip Barantani, James Cummings and Stephen, picks up seven months after the film Boiling Point ends. It is a fictional series about a high-pressure restaurant, in which the Head Chef Andy Jones, played by Stephen, 50, turns to drink and drugs after a tough situation in the kitchen.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing with sequin-clad celebrities taking to the dance floor with their professional partners and high hopes of impressing the judges.

EastEnders legend Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell on the BBC One soap, is barely recognisable with hair.The now-64 year old star's bald shaven head has become almost synonymous with the character of Phil himself, as the resident hard man on Albert Square. Over the course of the entire time Phil was in Walford, from Steve's first episode in 1990, the character didn't have a full head of hair. When he first arrived, as one half of the dynamic Mitchell brothers, Phil rocked a head of dark brown stubble, closely shaved.

Coronation Street star Luca Toolan certainly made an impact when he joined the ITV soap earlier this year as bad boy Mason Radcliffe. Recently we've watched Mason rule the cobbles as he continues to influence those around him by leading them astray, particularly when it comes to young Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne). Just last month, we saw Dylan, Mason and Liam Connor picking on Ruby Dobbs in the heartwrenching school bullying storyline.Things between the three boys have escalated since, with more trouble on the horizon as Mason continues to throw his bad boy attitude around.

Former soap actress Ellie Leach made an explosive impression when she took to the dancefloor for his first live performance on Strictly Come Dancing last week. Alongside professional partner Vito Coppola, the star got top marks for her impressive jive.

Mark Billingham, also known as Billy puts the celebrities through their paces as the Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. The hit Channel 4 show will kick off tonight (Tuesday, 26 September) as we watch a string of famous faces take part in the punishing jungle phase of SAS selection. Some of this year's celebrities include former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, singer Gareth Gates, TV personality, Danielle Lloyd and TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent.

The Great British Bake Off will be making a welcome return to TV screens on Tuesday 26 September, with presenter Noel Fielding welcoming Alison Hammond as his new co-host. Comedian and actor Noel, 50, previously hosted the hit Channel 4 show with fellow comic Matt Lucas, 49, but following Matt's departure, Alison, 49, will now be fronting GBBO with him. Noel has proven to be a hit with fans after joining GBBO in 2017, with his witty one-liners and eccentric taste in shirts and jumpers.

Laura Littlewood has starred in several popular TV shows over the years, including Waterloo Road, but she's probably best known for portraying Suki Waters in Coronation Street. Suki, who is a journalist at the Weatherfield Gazette, is returning to the cobbles as she looks to interview Ryan Conor – she's seen some screen grabs from his X-rated videos and realised he was the victim of the acid attack, much to Ryan's horror. Laura landed the recurring role of Suki back in 2019 and has appeared a handful of times in the soap, most recently back in April when she interview Stephen Reid.

Katya Jones has become a familiar face on Strictly Come Dancing over the years, joining the show as a professional in 2016. In recent years, Katya has been paired with various celebrities, including Ed Balls and Nicola Adams. However, her most notable win was with Joe McFadden in 2017.Their chemistry and performances won them the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned much to the delight of fans as we watch this year's celebrities take to the ballroom in the hope of lifting the Gliterallball trophy. Helping them on their way are the talented professional dancers, including Michelle Tsiakkas in her second time on the show.

While Jody Cundy, CBE, has certainly made a name for himself in the world of sports as a decorated Paralympian, he's also found luck in matters of the heart. Here's everything you need to know about the sports star and his fiancée, Lucy Bowles. Born on October 14, 1978, in England, Jody Cundy is a versatile athlete who has excelled in both swimming and cycling.

Lorraine Stanley shelved her sadness over her EastEnders exit as she enjoyed a lavish holiday with her partner Mark Perez. The 47 year old actress, who has played Karen Taylor in the BBC soap since 2017, embarked on a luxurious break to Montenegro, in southeast Europe, a month after her departure from Albert Square was announced. Lorraine took to social media to express her sadness over her Eastenders axe shortly after it was confirmed.

For fans of the BBC dance competition, every weekend from now until mid-December will be marked by the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, the biting comments of notoriously tough judge Craig Revel Horwood, charming hosting by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, and the tension of Sunday night results shows. As well as the celeb stars, fans of the show can't wait for the return of our much-loved Strictly professionals, including the talented Dianne Buswell. Dianne joined the show back in 2017 and has gone on to have some pretty successful routines and celebrity partners, including her now-boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she reached the final with back in 2018.

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, with the new season scheduled to launch of BBC One on Saturday 16 September. A new set of celebrities are set to take to the iconic dance floor on the hit BBC One show, including Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. This year's pairings are yet to be revealed, with Strictly bosses being careful to keep them under wraps until the launch show.

Angela Scanlon is set to compete in this year's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Bobby Brazier and Zara McDermott.The Your Garden Made Perfect and The One Show presenter, 39, is a familiar face on our screens after starting her successful career as a stylist and a journalist, before moving into television. But when she's not on our screens, the Irish presenter can be found at home with her beautiful family. Here we take a look at Angela's family life as she takes to the Strictly dancefloor...

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

Soap bosses have confirmed that Brian Conley is set to depart Eastenders after a three year stint on the show. The star, 62, joined the show as Thomas “Rocky” Cotton, a con-man trying to scam Sonia Fowler into believing that he is her long lost father, in May 2021. Brian’s character is still in the midst of drama when his departure was announced this week, leaving viewers stunned, and stoking rumours of a behind the scenes feud.

Since arriving on our screens in December 2022 as Caleb Milligan, Emmerdale star William Ash has delighted audiences as the long lost Dingle sibling in the wake of mum Faith’s tragic death. When suave businessman Caleb first arrived in the village, viewers were suspicious about what had brought him to the Yorkshire village, with several fans questioning why Cain had kept his identity a secret for so long.

EastEnders alum Charlie Clements has ditched his life as an actor for a very normal job - thirteen years after his stint on the soap came to an end. Charlie played Bradley Branning, a loveable geek, on the show for four years between 2006 and 2010, before his character was sensationally killed off to celebrate EastEnders’ 25th anniversary.