Jacqueline Jossa returning to EastEnders five years after quitting soap

Emmerdale legend Samantha Giles, who is famed for her role as Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, has confirmed she is departing the programme after 25 years although has kept the details of her exit quiet from viewers.

ITV will reportedly be following the success of their Big Brother reboot with a revival of its sister series Celebrity Big Brother. The first series of the Big Brother reboot is currently airing on ITV2 and has been as dramatic as ever, with a recent task being dubbed the "worst ever".

Jacqueline Jossa ’s announcement that she’s returning to EastEnders has delighted soap fans, but a source believes her surprise comeback is a “make or break” move that could put unwanted strain on her and Dan Osborne’s six-year marriage. Last week, the 30-year-old actress revealed she’s heading back to Albert Square later this year to reprise her role as Lauren Branning – five years after her dramatic departure.

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa is feeling a mixture of emotions about her full-time return to the soap, according to her husband Dan Osborne. The actress, 30, left the show in 2018 after eight years as Lauren Branning but went on to make two brief cameos. One was an unannounced guest appearance while the other was at Dot Cotton's funeral.

Hollyoaks star Jude Monk McGowan has delighted fans on social media as he announced his engagement to long term partner Jessica Hern. Jude, who was best known for playing villain Liam Donovan in the soap, took to Instagram to share his exciting life update with his followers as he and Jessica shared a carousel of photos documenting their special day. Among the adorable snaps, one standout photo showed Jessica proudly showing off her engagement ring, which featured a distinctive cluster of diamonds set in an elongated oval, all finished off with a beautiful gold band.

Danielle Harold may have bowed out of EastEnders four months ago, but she has told how she still feels a link to the soap - even after her character Lola Pearce's tragic death. EastEnders fans were left in tears by heartbreaking scenes of Lola's death from brain cancer which aired on 31 May, but Danielle, 31, has said she still feels like she hasn't left the soap.

Paul Young has revealed he is engaged to his girlfriend Lorna Young, five years after the death of his wife Stacey Smith.The Eighties pop singer, 67, took to his Instagram on Monday to share a loved-up photo of him and his fiancée. Captioning the sweet snap, he wrote: "Lorna said Yes! We are both so happy and both looking forward to a wonderful future together." Lorna also took to her own Instagram profile to share another loved-up shot of the couple, and gushed: "My world, my love, my everything, 5 years of joy, I could not love anyone more." This is the first time that Paul has confirmed the pair's engagement, but Lorna has been referring to Paul as 'the hubby to be' since 2021. Clearly smitten with her fiancé, she's now changed her Instagram bio to include: "Engaged to Paul Young and living my best life".

Paul Young has announced happy news he is engaged to his girlfriend Lorna, five years after losing his late wife to cancer.

EastEnders star Shana Swash, who played Demi Miller on the BBC soap between 2004 and 2006, looks worlds away from her troubled teen character, 17 years later.The 32 year old actress, who is the younger sister of Joe Swash and also played his character Mickey Miller's on-screen Walford sister, announced she was pregnant with her first child in the summer. Shana is in a relationship with her partner Nick Jones, and Joe, who is reportedly gearing up to return for a one-off EastEnders special this year, shared his support as the duo prepare to welcome a new addition to their family.

Dan Osborne took to social media to show support for his wife Jacqueline Jossa, as it has been revealed that she is returning to EastEnders. The reality star, 32, appears to be making it clear that his relationship is strong, despite recent speculation that they could be on the rocks - which began when the duo both shared a number of ‘cryptic’ social media posts.

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Jacqueline Jossa has slammed speculation that she is pregnant, as she revealed that while she has quit drinking, she has a rather different reason for this decision. Pregnancy speculation was sparked after the former EastEnders star, 30, shared some snaps from a Busted concert on her Instagram Story.

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have fiercely shot down reports that their marriage could be in trouble, after speculation began to swirl over their relationship following a series of cryptic social media posts. The 30 year old former EastEnders actress and her husband ex- TOWIE star Dan, 32 have been dating for over ten years, but officially tied the knot in 2017 and together share two adorable daughters. However despite the longevity of their relationship, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the couple, as their home life was previously tested to its limit following a series of cheating allegations that accused Dan of being unfaithful.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will bestow a replacement Oscar for supporting actress winner Hattie McDaniel to Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts during a ceremony titled “Hattie’s Come Home” in Washington D.C.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Kevin Clifton is set to make a sensational return to the show this year - four years after he dramatically quit the series. Kevin, 40, joined Strictly, which has already seen a shock ratings fall this year, in 2013 and immediately made a big impression. In his first year, he was paired with TV personality Susanna Reid and made it all the way to the final before finishing in second place.

Former Strictly Come Dancing fan-favourite Kevin Clifton has made a surprise return to the competition with a special role as this year's stars are already hard at work on the dance floor. It was revealed on Monday night's very first 2023 edition of spin-off series It Takes Two that the show star, who won with documentarian Stacey Dooley, 36, during the 2018 series, would be taking over some of his sister Joanne Clifton's episode. Professional dancer Joanne, 39, is currently on tour with the UK production of Shrek the Musical, in which she plays the iconic Princess Fiona.

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Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.

Joe Swash is reportedly returning for a one-off EastEnders special 15 years after his character Mickey Miller left the BBC One soap. Joe, 41, is best known now for being married to TV favourite Stacey Solomon's husband, and most recently starred on I'm A Celebrity...

Rylan Clark has left fans stunned as he has returned to a new role after stepping down from Strictly: It Takes Two earlier this year so he could pursue new projects and support his mum.