EastEnders reunion as Ricky Champ poses with co-stars following his exit from show

EastEnders actor Paul Nicholls, who played the popular Joe Wicks on the BBC soap, is barely recognisable 25 years after his dramatic exit from Walford. The 44 year old star has taken on a new role in a BBC children's drama series Phoenix Rise.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley looked virtually unrecognisable from her alter ego as Karen Taylor on the soap, as she posed with her onscreen sons in a slew of new photographs to celebrate her birthday.The talented star, who turns 47 on Wednesday, was reunited with her on-screen sons as she celebrated an early birthday bash this weekend at her home, with a number of famous faces in attendance at the sun soaked party. Beaming from ear to ear, the star was clearly delighted to be celebrating with so many of her dear friends, with Keegan Baker actor Zack Morris and even Keanu star Danny Walters both on hand to help mark Lorraine’s special day.

The One Chicago shows on NBC are so popular, so fans might be dismayed at all of the cast exits that happened on Chicago PD this year.

EastEnders' legend Michael French, who played the iconic character David Wicks, looked unrecognisable as he was spotted out for the first time in years, taking his dog for a walk. Michael's colourful character David Wicks first entered our screens in 1993, as the son of Pete Beale and Pat Butcher. Wicks made a bombshell appearance on the show when he turned up to Albert Square for his dad's funeral, after having lost touch with his family.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has both stunned and delighted fans as he revealed that his real-life mum appeared in the soap. The actor is currently winning praise for her portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap.

Ryan Reynolds poses with Great British Bake Off host Prue Leith and Paul HollywoodRyan Reynolds, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood - and no it's not the start of a 'walk into a bar joke' - the actor recently shared a picture of them all looking very happy in front of the Bake Off tent. Fans of the Great British Bake Off have been going wild after the actor was seen wrapping his arms around the TV Stars Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood as they posed together for an Instagram snap. The Deadpool actor shared the image on his Instagram account with the caption “A full and unconditional hug of pure serotonin.

Alyson Stoner was "fired from a children's show" after coming out. The 29-year-old star made multiple appearances in Disney Channel in the mid-to-late 2000s in hits such as 'Camp Rock' and 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' but was allegedly dismissed from a job in later years after publicly coming out as queer over "safety concerns" for children. Speaking on' I'm Literally Screaming with Spencewuah', Alyson said: "There were other pressures and considerations for me to be public.

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READ MORE: Emmerdale family torn apart after Jai Sharma exposes life-changing newsThe former Emmerdale actor will be back in the limelight for Disney's Christmas movie The Shepard which is going to be released later this year. He will be starring alongside none other than John Travolta, as well as Dalgleigh's Steven Mackintosh and The Split's Millie Kent. The Shepard is based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth, telling the story of a fighter pilot who gets lost on his way home on Christmas Eve.

The Witcher season three is debuting part one next week, and we’ve dug up some interesting information.

Prince William is celebrating Father’s Day with the release of a new portrait of himself and his three children.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba left Manchester United last year because he did not feel 'love' from supporters or the club.

Amy Duggar King hasn’t heard from her cousin Josh Duggar’s wife, Anna, amid his legal trials.

Andy Cohen is addressing the Vanderpump Rules reunion, as well as Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Pat Sajak is saying goodbye to “Wheel of Fortune”. On Monday, the 76-year-old game show host revealed that he’s stepping away from the series after more than 40 years.

Pat Sajak is saying goodbye to . On Monday, the 76-year-old game show host revealed that he's stepping away from the series after more than 40 years.While the move may be a shock to fans, it's not exactly a surprise. When ET spoke with Sajak last September, the host admitted that retirement was a topic that had been on his mind a lot in recent years.«In most television shows by this time, you would have said, 'That’s probably enough,' but this show will not die,» he said of the game show, which premiered in 1975. «It appears I may go before the show.»«Years go by fast.

Cheryl is reportedly set to make a huge career comeback which is said to have sparked a showbiz bidding war - although she's expected to take her career in a different direction from pop music. The Geordie singer first found fame in TV contest Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, winning a place in Girls Aloud and going on to rack up a string of hits with her group and also in her solo career.

Clearing the air. Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins spoke out on why the team cut Anthony Bass following the backlash he received from his anti-LGBTQ post.

Brian Conley) ex – is back in EastEnders soon to finalise divorce proceedings but let it be known, she isn’t going to make things easy. ‘She wants to come back and create some animosity,’ actress Vicki Michelle revealed. ‘She’s loving seeing Rocky squirm.

Kim Zolciak is heading back to Bravo. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum is teasing her upcoming return to the franchise in a new image with her co-stars.