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An Emmerdale character has been given the boot for gross misconduct on the ITV soap. In a dramatic turn of events, Victoria Sugden found herself jobless after a mishap in the kitchen.

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Emmerdale's Jacob Gallagher, portrayed by Joe-Warren Plant, might be waving goodbye to the village after an impressive 14-year stint. In a recent twist that's got fans on the edge of their seats, Tuesday's episode (April 16) saw Jacob mulling over a life-changing study opportunity in Berlin, courtesy of Dr Liam Cavanagh.The prospect of leaving his love interest, Victoria Sugden, with whom he shares a rollercoaster romance, has left him torn. Drama escalated when Victoria got wind of Jacob's secret academic offer and encouraged him to chase his ambitions, potentially spelling the end for both his character on the beloved soap and their rocky relationship.

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A former Emmerdale star is set for major surgery and has shared a snap from his hospital bed. Matthew Wolfenden, known for his role as David Metcalfe on the hit ITV soap, has revealed to fans that he's facing an operation this week, coming shortly after confirmation that his character won't be making a comeback to the Dales. The 43 year old actor, who graced our screens from 2006 until his exit last year, was last seen in the village in November.

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Actor Reece Dinsdale is no stranger to soaps. He not only played Emmerdale's villainous Paul Ashdale, until the character was killed off in an explosion back in 2021, but he also starred in Coronation Street, where he played Michelle Keegan's on-screen father, Joe McIntyre. And the star once admitted he wouldn't have made his way on to the Cobbles if it hadn't have been for Michelle's acting skills.

A Lorraine star has quit the show with co-star host Christine Lampard honouring their contribution.

ITV Lorraine star Ross King decided to dedicate a special moment during his Friday segment on the show to share an emotional tribute to one of his colleagues as they quit following a lengthy career. The TV presenter, who is best-known for his segments on ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, paused his regular ITV segment as he spoke to co-star Christine Lampard.

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“The View” co-hosts and show staff were forced to flee their studio before Wednesday morning’s show after a grease fire broke out at “The Tamron Hall Show,” which shoots in the studio next door.No one was injured in the blaze, and “The View” (11 a.m./Ch. 7) carried on as usual once the dust (and smoke) settled.“Tamron Hall,” meanwhile, sent its audience home and aired a repeat in its 10 a.m.

Emmerdale's Jacob Gallagher, played by Joe-Warren Plant, could be set to leave the village after 14 years on the ITV soap, as the budding young medic is offered a placement abroad, which might result in his departure from the show.The news comes just weeks after fans bid farewell to Jacob's father David Metcalfe and hints at a potential heartbreaking split on the cards. As regular viewers will know, Jacob has recently discovered that his father, David Metcalfe, is permanently staying in London after he fled the village last year once the truth about Jacob and Victoria's relationship came to light.

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Television producer and director Nicky Illis, who worked on Antiques Roadshow and was the long-term director of Fake or Fortune, has sadly died of cancer aged 53. Nicky, who also worked on Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie in 2022, first came into the industry back in the 1990s and went on to produce shows such as One Foot in the Past as well as The House Detectives. She is survived by her husband Seb, whom she married in 2012, and their two children.

Lorraine Kelly is set to take on her biggest role yet as the ITV superstar announced that she is about to become a grandmother for the first time as daughter Rosie Smith, 29 is expecting her first child.Taking to social media on Friday, producer and writer Rosie posted a mirror selfie showing off her blossoming bump captioned 'we could not be more excited- you're already so loved little one'. In a second snap, she shared her 12-week scan in which she revealed her little one was 'the size of a fig'.

The Bear star Jeremy Allen White is reportedly being eyed to portray Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming film about the making of the singer’s 1982 album ‘Nebraska’.According to Deadline Hollywood, White is the favourite to play a young Springsteen in the film – reportedly titled Deliver Me From Nowhere – which was announced this January. Deadline notes that an negotiations with White have not begun, and that popular film house A24 is in talks to board the project.Scott Cooper – who directed the Jeff Bridges-led Crazy Heart, Black Mass, Antlers and more – is slated to direct the upcoming film.

The episode of Death in Paradise that aired on Sunday 24 March saw DI Neville Parker sail into the Caribbean sunset with DS Florence Cassell seemingly leaving Saint Marie for good. Ralf Little has played the part of Neville for four years now, having joined the show in 2020. Neville arrived on the island hating the weather and slathering himself in sun cream.

Actor Wunmi Mosaku is the star of ITV's upcoming crime thriller series, Passenger, which is set to air at 9pm on Sunday, March 24 on ITV1. Wunmi plays the lead role of Riya Ajunwa, a Former Met Police Detective who investigates a number of strange crimes that have sent the fictional small Northern town of Chadder Vale into a frenzy. The first series focuses on a young local girl who disappears without a trace, only to reappear a mere 24 hours later.Then, as further mysterious happenings and more sinister crimes take place, Riya must try and convince the residents that darker forces might be at play.

Ben Shephard is loved by TV viewers in his new role as presenter of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley. Before that, he hosted Good Morning Britain for many years alongside stars including Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid, before quitting in late February, as the team fought back tears.