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Strictly Come Dancing fans are in for a treat as legend Kevin Clifton is set to 'make a return' and pick up his dancing shoes four years on from quitting the show. Kevin, who won the competition in 2019 with his now-partner Stacey Dooley, will replace his sister Joanne Clifton in Choreography Corner on spin-off show It Takes Two.

As punters in The Vic throw a Halloween party, Sharon has the most terrifying experience of her life is Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) as her son, Albie is kidnapped in EastEnders. Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) tells Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) that he intends to put his plan into action sooner rather than later and he asks Sharon if he can take Albie out before they leave the country. After a run in with Dorian Gates (Luke J I Smith) and his heavies, Keanu walks Sharon home, and while she’s distracted, he starts to put his plan into action.

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.

EastEnders star Max Bowden has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late best friend Maxwell Thompson, who passed away two years ago. The actor, 28, who plays Ben Mitchell on the BBC soap, shared the tribute to his late friend of fifteen years, on Instagram, where he shared a photo of the pair of them. Captioning this, he wrote: "There are good ship, there are wood ships, there are ships that sail the sea.

The big day finally arrives for Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in latest EastEnders spoilers, but will Phil’s secret come out before they say ‘I do’? In Walford, Phil feels guilty about his recent betrayal while Kat excitedly prepares for the wedding. Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) organises a surprise hen-do for Kat in The Vic against her wishes as the women toast to her last night of freedom. But the day could all end in tatters with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) blackmailing Phil over his secret.

For ten whole years, Kellie Bright has been delighting audiences with her portrayal of Linda Carter in EastEnders, with her decade long stint on the show having the seen the character embroiled in numerous dramatic storylines. Among some of her most iconic storylines to date, fans have seen the character come to terms with her rape at the hands of her brother-in-law Dean Wicks, battle with alcoholism, deliver a premature baby and of course, lose the love of her life Mick Carter in a devastating car accident last Christmas.

Eastenders star Kellie Bright had fans saying 'wow' as she shared her "Carrie Bradshaw moment" from the National Television Awards. The actress - who plays Linda Carter in the soap - was dressed to impress in a stunning pink gown and metallic heels as she hit the red carpet for UK TV's big night of the year.

With just four months left to go until this year’s exciting EastEnders Christmas whodunnit comes to an exciting conclusion, fans at home are convinced they’ve already discovered the identity of the murderer and the victim after tuning in to Thursday’s episode. As regular viewers will know, the show first kicked off the storyline with a nail biting flash-forward preview at the beginning of the year, when six of Walford’s much loved matriarchs, Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon ( Letitia Dean ), Stacey ( Lacey Turner ) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) were faced with a man’s dead body.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has shared a sweet photograph of her rarely-seen daughter Joanie, as the adorable youngster marked her seventh birthday on Thursday, 17 August. The 40 year old star, who is bets known to fans for portraying Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap, took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of her youngest daughter, as she beamed for the camera while holding up seven fingers to indicate her age.

EastEnders fans are convinced they may have rumbled a huge Christmas plot twist, as Walford legend Alfie Moon prepares to be hit with a prostate cancer diagnosis in the coming days. As fans discovered on Tuesday night, 15 August, Alfie was suffering from an enlarged prostate and blood in his urine, something which sparked concern among medics who urgently warned him he needed further tests to rule out prostate cancer.

It's official - Strictly Come Dancing is finally on its way back to our screens for another year of toe-tapping celebrity fun. And one individual that's unable to contain his excitement over the much-loved BBC competition's eagerly anticipated return is former contestant Peter Andre.

There's trouble brewing for the Moons when Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) asks Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) to mind the kids in EastEnders scenes set to air in mid-August. Phil asks Alfie to look after Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) and Ernie Moon (Cody Briffett) whilst Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) is away visiting Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth).Tommy and Alfie have a huge row over Tommy telling Freddie (Bobby Brazier) details about his dad, leading Tommy to head to the park with his pal Perry. When Alfie finds him, he’s horrified and orders him home.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders fans went wild on Thursday as the BBC One soap dropped a major Christmas cufflinks clue. Fans will recall that earlier this year, EastEnders released a first look at the 2023 Christmas episode in a flashforward scene in a BBC One soap first. The scene saw six of Walford’s much loved matriarchs, Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon ( Letitia Dean ), Stacey ( Lacey Turner ) and Suki (Balvinder Sopal) faced with a dead body.

If EastEnders fans thought the Knight family drama might die down this week, they should brace themselves for further scenes as the fall out continues. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returned last week after 25 years away and being thought to have died in childbirth in prison in one of the biggest plot twists the BBC soap has aired.

EastEnders ' Finlay Baker is set for a disturbing week as he believes someone has been trying to murder him, and is about to find out who his mystery enemy is. Market stall holder Finlay (Ashley Byam) has had a relatively quiet time in Walford so far, but trouble is not far around the corner for any of the cast and now it's his turn to face a stressful time.

EastEnders fans are set for a week of shocks and surprises as the truth about the Knight family is exposed. In a jaw-dropping set of episodes, Wednesday and Thursday's shows will air simultaneously on BBC One and BBC iPlayer so that all viewers can discover the secrets the new characters have been hiding at the same time - suggesting that there are some massive spoilers on the horizon.

EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks has spoken of her delight after landing a dream role in a ‘wild’ West End show.The 42 year old actress, best known for playing the dastardly Janine Butcher in the hit BBC soap, has revealed she is set to star in a production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane - a theatre adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel. Charlie made a dramatic exit from EastEnders over Christmas after her character Janine was thrown in jail for perverting the course of justice after it emerged she had framed love rival Linda (played by Kellie Bright) for a near-fatal car crash so she could win the heart of Mick Carter (played by Danny Dyer).The actress has played Janine off and on since 1999 - but after her latest departure from Albert Square six months ago, she has now announced her new exciting role.

EastEnders fans are set to join Linda Carter on a super sleuth trail in an attempt to get to the bottom of newcomer George Knight's hidden secret. George, played by newbie Colin Salmon and who is best known for his role as MI6 deputy chief of staff Charles Robinson in three Bond films, has made himself comfortably at home as Elaine Peacock's new life partner and settles in at The Queen Vic. All is not as it seems though and Elaine's daughter, Linda, can smell a rat.

A new family will make their debut in Walford next month when the Knights arrive to join new Queen Vic landlady Elaine Peacock in the Square. The clan haven't even arrived yet but speculation is already mounting on what could be in store for the trio.

EastEnders star Kellie Bright has said that "everyone is the enemy" for Linda Carter after the death of Mick (Danny Dyer), with her character "very scarred" by last year's drama with Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). The landlady of the Queen Vic is in for a big shock next week, with the arrival of her mother's lover George Knight (Colin Salmon) and his two daughters — and Linda doesn't take it well, according to Kellie.

Molly Rainford is set to burst onto Albert Square as newcomer Anna Knight in upcoming EastEnders episodes, and the actress has reflected on how ‘nuts’ her role is. Anna will arrive in Walford alongside sister Gina (Francesca Henry) and dad George (Colin Salmon) as they prepare to move into the Queen Vic with Linda Carter and Elaine Peacock (Kellie Bright and Harriet Thorpe). Molly explained the surreal experience of filming for a show that she has grown up watching, describing it as ‘incredible’.

EastEnders fans think they have figured out the identity of Stacey Slater's new webcam client and have predicted a sinister twist. Fans will recall that Stacey has been posting on an OnlyFans-style website to earn money for her struggling family and pregnant 12-year-old daughter Lily on the hit BBC One soap.

EastEnders' Linda Carter has been in Walford since December 2013 and over the years she's been involved in a lot of drama - more on that in a bit. While EastEnders fans know a lot about Mick Carter's wife in Albert Square, we've had a look at the soap star's life outside of the BBC soap. During the almost 10 years Linda's been on our screens she's been involved in many storylines.

Letitia Dean) has been Linda Carter’s (Kellie Bright) best friend in EastEnders for years, but their friendship is put in jeopardy when Sharon learns that Linda has sold the Queen Vic behind her back. Having been forced to sell up following the disappearance of Mick Carter, Linda has been on the hunt for a buyer for the famous boozer for several months. Though best friend Sharon was ready and waiting to seal the deal, Linda turned to the only person she could trust more: Mum Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe).

Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) thought that all of her Christmases had come at once when mum Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) agreed to buy into the Queen Vic in EastEnders, but it will soon turn out to be less harmonious than she had anticipated. When Linda revealed that she was going to have to sell up, she was bombarded by offers to buy the iconic boozer. Best friend Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) was eager to buy in, as were the business-minded Panesars.

Len Goodman was known on Strictly Come Dancing for his witty and well-intentioned one-liners, which were often delivered with a dramatic sweep of the arm. While many viewers will remember the late star for popularising the shout of “seven”, his colourful comments extended far beyond that.

EastEnders bosses shared a surprising new announcement on Saturday, as they revealed a brand new doctor would soon be heading to Walford. With no shortage of injuries and illnesses to treat in the drama filled streets of Albert Square, it was clearly going to need the help of a seasoned doctor to take over the reins, and who better than Neighbours icon himself, Dr.

EastEnders fans believe they have worked out a vital clue about the upcoming Christmas episode. Back in February, the popular BBC soap teased a major storyline that is set to air during Christmas 2023, and it involves at least one murder.

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Molly Rainford is set to be introduced to EastEnders as part of a new family, the Knights, alongside James Bond star Colin Salmon, Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe and actress Francesca Henry. Molly, 22, who is known for her role of Nova Jones in CBBC and her time on Strictly, will be playing Anna Knight, the youngest of the family.