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As Waterloo Road returns to our screens with a brand new series, fans of the BBC school drama will once again be treated to a new batch of storylines for their favourite characters to sink their teeth into. Among the returning characters for 2024, is Andrew Treneman, portrayed by Jamie Glover who famously returned to the hit show last year, 14 years since he last set foot in the troubled comprehensive school from which the show takes its name.

Charlie De Melo, 34, played Imran Habeeb as a series regular in ITV’s Corrie from 2017 until 2022. He was recently confirmed to be the latest star to be involved in Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary specials, where he will play a character named Charlie Banerjee. Revealing the news last month, he shared on X (formerly Twitter): “Keeping this quiet has been a minor torture.

Casualty fans have been left in shock by a trailer for the new series which appears to tease a blood-soaked end for long-serving character Charlie Fairhead. Charlie, played by Derek Thompson, has starred in the BBC medical drama for nearly 40 years and is the only remaining original character from the first episode, broadcast in September 1986.

Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Layton Williams could have been handed a ‘death sentence’ by the show’s producers ahead of the semi-final. The 29 year old actor and his pro dance partner Nikita Kuzmin have been told they have to dance a Rumba and a Charleston on Saturday night’s showdown - and viewers of the hit BBC programme know they are among some of the most demanding routines contestants can face.

Since first arriving on the Coronation Street cobbles back in 2019, Bernie Winter has captured the hearts of fans everywhere with her loose-cannon personality and charming eccentricity. Well known for being the mum of twins Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman in the show, since her arrival Bernie has made no secret of her valiant attempt to reconnect with her adult children and give them the supportive mother they have always deserved.

Casualty star Nigel Harman has broken his silence after reports that the BBC Strictly crew are relieved he stepped down due to his ‘mood swings and storming off.’ Nigel shocked fans when it was announced that the actor would not be returning to compete in the quarterfinals. The 50-year-old pulled out of the show just hours before Saturday's live performance, as he revealed that he had sustained a rib injury during rehearsals while practising a stunt.

TV royalty Ram John Holder is currently gracing Weatherfield with his legendary presence on ITV soap Coronation Street as Sarge Bailey. The decorated star recently made his highly anticipated TV comeback and he's not letting his upcoming milestone age slow him down.The iconic actor has joined the cobbles in the substantial role of Ed and Ronnie Bailey's dad, Sarge Bailey, and was spotted filming scenes on set at the ITV studios in Manchester earlier this year, leaving fans thrilled.

Casualty star Nigel Harman shocked fans of Strictly Come Dancing when it was announced that the actor would not be returning to compete in the quarter finals.The 50 year old pulled out of the show just hours before Saturday's live performance, with reports revealing that he had sustained a rib injury during rehearsals while practising a stunt. Nigel was paired with professional dancer Katya Jones, and both have expressed their sadness at having to take a step back so close to the finals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans tuned into the latest live results show on Sunday night, 3 December, despite there being no elimination. Fans of the BBC’s celebrity dance show were devastated for former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman, after he quit due to injury, but took to social media platform X to question the show’s decision to put presenter Tess Daly on the sofa with Claudia Winkleman.

Nigel Harman was forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing on medical grounds after injuring his ribs.The Casualty star joined Claudia Winkleman to address his exit with professional partner Katya Jones. Explaining his injury, Nigel said: "I was leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some very handsome men and, as I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed, I was in A&E.

A Strictly Come Dancing legend has revealed how he beat the dreaded show 'curse' - and why women just can't resist his pal Nigel Harman. Nigel's Casualty and EastEnders ' pal Charles Venn has opened up about his time on the show in 2016 and the secret to why Nigel is the show's 'Mr Smooth'. Charles, 50, said: "Ahh Nigel.

After the death of Colleen King on Emmerdale last week, fans and villagers were left shocked as she was a popular character who'd been part of the show for years.The character, played by Melanie Ash, was last seen on-screen in 2010 and died of a heart attack according to her on-screen son Tom. Colleen was the former wife of soap baddie Carl King. Outside of Emmerdale, Melanie is a mother-of-one, to a son that has followed her into the industry.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has reportedly split from her footballer boyfriend, William Abbotts, to focus on the show. The 34 year old Russian-born star is currently dancing with actor Nigel Harman, 50, in the BBC dance competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left stunned on Saturday night as they spotted Harry Potter's Argus Filch in the audience. Actor David Bradley, who played the Hogwarts caretaker in the hit film series, was there to support his pal Nigel Harman on the BBC show. Viewers were quick to take to social media when the cameras turned on David, 81, who was seen giving Casualty star Nigel, 50, a standing ovation.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: "Didn't expect to see filch on #Strictly." Another said: "Actor David Bradley in the audience just then!" A third questioned: "Was that david bradley in the audience????" A fourth added: "Love seeing David Bradley in the #Strictly audience.

Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost. The BBC announced on Wednesday, 18 October, that the long-standing series, which revolves around the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice, will conclude.

Anil Goutam recently made his way to the Yorkshire Dales to star as Amit Sharma in the much loved soap, Emmerdale.The actor's character made his debut last week, where he headed to The Hide to surprise his two sons, Jai and Suni. For those who have been keeping up with Emmerdale for a while, you'll know that previously, Jai believed his father to be Rishi Sharma, but it was actually revealed that his mum, Georgia, had an affair with Amit while working as his secretary.

Chris Coghill is probably best known for his role as Tony King in EastEnders, which he played between 2008 and 2009. The character was introduced as Bianca Butcher's partner, but Tony soon turned out to be a predatory paedophile who had been grooming his step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).The heartbreaking storyline was the catalyst for years of trouble and torment for Whitney, whose character was just 16 when Tony was sent to jail for his crimes. However, Whitney has had to revisit her triggering past as of late, due to her and partner Zack Hudson's journey to adopting a child.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman has teased that he is 'hopeful' his character Max Cristie could return to Casualty 'in the future.' The actor, who made his debut on the BBC medical drama as Max in February, has confirmed that his contract on the show has ended, with his final scenes expected to air early next year. While it's not known exactly how he leaves, Nigel spoke to Soap Insider about how he's been filming 'moving scenes' around 'Max's health.' But he hasn't confirmed if Max will be killed off, teasing that he would love to find a way of getting him 'back to the show.' Speaking to the publication after scooping up their Soap award for Best Drama Star for his role on Casualty, he said: "It worked out that, as my contract was ending, Strictly went, 'Hello!' and I was like, 'Oh!' 'So it seemed to be the most natural thing.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier has been dealt a huge blow just days before he takes to the dance floor for Movie Week.The popular EastEnders actor and his professional partner Dianne Buswell are amongst the favourites to walk away with the Glitterball trophy in December. In week one, Bobby showed exactly what he's made of debuting with a score of 29 from the judges and he received the same amount of points the following week.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Layton Williams said he has faced “low key trolling” that he has found “overwhelming”. On Sunday, a day after Layton and professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin received four nines from the judges on the BBC show, the 29-year-old revealed that he had been getting mixed messages from the public. Writing on social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, Layton said: “The messages of love are overwhelming but as is the low key trolling.

Some actors arrive in a TV show and never seem to leave. Actors like EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), plus Coronation Street's William Roache (Ken Barlow) and Neighbours' Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson). Others come and go but definitely make their mark, such as Casualty's Jonathan Kerrigan, who played the BBC medical drama's bleach blond-haired nurse Sam Colloby in the late 1990s.

Fans will be delighted to take a trip down memory lane with news that 90s sitcom star Ram John Holder will be making his UK soap comeback at the impressive age of nearly 90 years old. Joining the cobbles at Coronation Street as Sarge Bailey and already filming scenes at the ITV studios in Manchester, eagle-eyed fans will notice that this isn't a first soap rodeo for the stalwart actor.

As Emmerdale ’s Amy Wyatt steps in to help support her sister Chloe Harris navigate the emotional rollercoaster of a pregnancy scare this week, all eyes will be on actress Natalie Ann Jamieson, as she continues to bring the storyline to life. But while Natalie’s portrayal of Amy may be more familiar to viewers due to her current tenure on the soap, she isn’t the first actress to have stepped into Amy’s shoes, as the role was originally played by fellow Geordie actress, Chelsea Halfpenny when the character first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2010.

Strictly Come Dancing has already begun to take its toll on Nigel Harman, the EastEnders and Casualty actor has revealed. Opening up to OK! and other publications at the Inside Soap Awards, where he took home the gong for Best Drama Star, Nigel, 50, revealed what he's been finding difficult about dance training.

The Inside Soap Awards 2023 have officially crowned their winners as the ceremony gets underway, and it's an incredible year for EastEnders who have officially won Best Soap. The fan-voted awards show sees viewers having their say, and the most dramatic storylines and performances always cause a stir. But with the return of Albert Square icon Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who was one of the most legendary soap characters ever, it's no surprise that the BBC One serial drama won best overall this year.

BBC medical drama Casualty has had the number of episodes in its most recent series slashed - with some suggesting the cost of living crisis could be to blame.The show has become a mainstay on BBC One since its launch in 1986, starting as a 15-part series which eventually hit as many as 48 episodes in a single series. In recent years, the show has had 44 episodes per series on average since 2016, not including the show being restricted to 30 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Casualty has broken broadcasting rules with a swearing blunder, which has led to some viewers complaining to Ofcom. Ofcom, the government-approved regulatory authority for broadcasting and telecoms, has upheld a complaint about the BBC medical show. It ruled that Casualty had the "most offensive language" on daytime TV after an episode on June 12, when the word 'fu****g' appeared on the subtitles on TV channel Drama at 10.00 a.m.

Eagle-eyed Casualty viewers had a moment of realisation after spotting an ex-EastEnders favourite starring in the most recent episode. After the latest instalment of the medical drama aired on BBC One, soap fans flooded X (formerly known as Twitter) to point out the arrival of a well-known Walford name.

Hollyoaks viewers were delighted as The Traitors star Maddy Smedley made her debut on the Channel 4 soap. Maddy is making a guest appearance as Faye Fuller, a talent agent hired to work with influencer Rayne Royce (played by Jemma Donovan), however her role left some fans puzzled and some racking their brains to think of where they recognised the blonde beauty from. On Tuesday, one confused fan took to Twitter and said: “Where is she from? why do i know her face? #Hollyoaks”, while another added: “#Hollyoaks Is she the woman that was on Traitors?”.

We know her best for playing the flirtatious seductress Charity Dingle in Emmerdale, but the actress that plays her, Emma Atkins couldn’t be further from her alter-ego in real life. The character, who is famous for her raunchy ways and dodgy business dealings is a far cry from Emma’s quieter and far less eventful life off screen, with all of the drama we love to see unfold, safely kept to the confines of the set! The 48 year old star first arrived on the show in 2000, and the Woolpack owner continues to be at the centre of the action even two decades down the line.