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Hollyoaks couple Carley Stenson and Danny Mac are expecting their second child together later this year. Carley shared the sweet announcement on Tuesday, 16 April.The pair started going out in 2011 and got married six years later.

Ex-Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, 23, has addressed her future on the show during an episode of Drama Queens. On the ITVBe reality series that follows the lives of soap actresses, Ellie was chatting with fellow Corrie star Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt).The pair were together at an event held by Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster) for a launch of part of her business Oh So B, and were joined by Corrie legends including Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster). Ellie left Coronation Street after 12 years of playing Faye Windass.

Another Hollyoaks actor has called it quits amid a mass exodus of cast members according to The Sun.Theo Graham who plays Hunter McQueen apparently told bosses his decision to leave last year - and has already finished filming. Hunter originally joined the soap in 2016 alongside his twin brother Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) - they are the sons of Goldie McQueen (played by Chelsee Healey).Theo left the soap in 2018 when his character’s girlfriend, Neeta Kaur (Amy Maghera) was killed during an explosion at Hollyoaks High.

Hollyoaks icon Stephanie Waring has confessed she "begged" producers not to cut her from the show.The actress, who has played Cindy Cunningham for almost 30 years, found herself among the 20 stars given the chop from the Channel 4 soap and has now opened up about the emotional turmoil of her departure. The star, famed for playing Cindy since the dawn of the soap, spoke out for the first time since the shocking news broke, describing how she was reduced to tears and left reeling in shock at the announcement of her exit.

Laura Anderson has left fans wondering what’s going on between her and Hollyoaks ’ Gary Lucy as she posted a cryptic quote to Instagram. Former Love Island contestant Laura, 34, and Gary, 42, had been dating on-and-off since first meeting on Celebs Go Dating and they welcomed a daughter, Bonnie, together in September 2023. However, the pair have since split again with Laura confirming she’s single.

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Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring has been seen for the first time following the news of her shock axing from the Channel 4 soap. Stephanie, 46, has been snapped in Liverpool filming scenes for her final days in the show, alongside co-star Tamara Wall.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has left fans fearing for her future on the show after a cryptic 'dark and heavy' post. In March, The Sun claimed that Hollyoaks bosses are planning a major shake-up, threatening to axe up to 20 cast members.The actress recently made Instagram waves by posting a posh selfie accompanied with a heartfelt message about feeling "dark and heavy".

After nearly thirty years of bringing the beloved character Cindy Cunningham to life on Channel 4's Hollyoaks, actress Stephanie Waring has confirmed her departure from the long-running soap opera. At 46 years old, Stephanie stands as one of the soap's longest-serving cast members, making her departure a significant moment in Hollyoaks history.

The Only Way Is Essex star Megan McKenna updated her fans on the progress of her pregnancy, as she cradled her blossoming bump in an adorable video. The star officially announced that she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Oliver Burke, just nine months after the pair announced their engagement last summer. In a new video, the 31-year-old proudly showed off her growing baby bump as she spoke to fans about pregnancy sickness and opting to keep the baby's gender a surprise.

Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna has landed a role on a rival soap.The star, 40, who made a name for herself playing Carmel McQueen in Hollyoaks, revealed she is now joining the cast of Coronation Street. Gushing about her new "dream job" on the Cobbles, the star took to Instagram to share more about her role as Adam Barlow’s latest love interest. The delighted soap favourite told fans: “The news is out.

Laura Norton felt like her perfect world was crumbling when her two young children were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.The Emmerdale star, 40, is engaged to be married to her former co-star Mark Jordon, with whom she shares son Jesse, three, and daughter Ronnie, who is 17 months. Just over a year ago, both children were diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that leads to severe sight and hearing loss.The news has been life-changing for the whole family, but after a period of grief, Laura and Mark have thrown themselves into charity work.They are now patrons and trustees of the charity Cure Usher, raising money to fund research that could help their children, and others like them around the world. “It’s still quite raw,” Laura tells OK !.

Jorgie Porter adores being on camera so she embraced filming her new series Drama Queens – until she realised she was ovulating and a TV crew were in her bedroom.The Hollyoaks star has signed up for ITVBe’s new reality show alongside her soap star pals Ellie Leach, Lucy Fallon, Rita Simons, Laura Norton, Roxy Shahidi, Jamelia, Brooke Vincent and Amy Walsh.They’ll all be sharing their lives on and off camera. Jorgie, 36, who plays Theresa McQueen in Hollyoaks, welcomed son Forest in November 2022 with fiancé Oliver Piotrowski. Now she wants to start trying for a second child – just as soon as she can get a moment alone with Oliver.

ITV's latest drama Passenger began airing on 24 March and instantly had viewers gripped.The six-part series is set in a fictional town called Chadder Vale and explores a tight-knit community which shares a distrust of outsiders. The town is proving boring for D.I. Riya Ajunwa, who is tired of solving petty crimes.

ITV’s brand-new drama, Passenger, aired on Monday 25 with lots of familiar faces. However, one of the actors left viewers wondering where they had seen him before thanks to his very different appearance on previous shows. Actor Nico Mirallegro plays Kane Jackson in Passenger, but fans of his will know he started his career in Hollyoaks, and has gone on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Ridley - and is currently filming for Paramount series, Stags.

The Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks, is having a huge shake-up in 2024.The episode numbers are dropping, and reports say ‘20 characters’ will be axed during a time jump twist set to air later this year.The soap has already lost three huge actors in the last three months, Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale), Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) and Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell). It’s unclear whether they were part of the axing or left of their own accord.

Coronation Street's Amy Robbins, who plays Daisy Midgeley's (Charlotte Jordan) estranged mum Christina Boyd, was so excited to join the cast that she cried when she first heard she got the part. Christina made her first appearance on the show last year and is gearing up to strut down those famous cobbles once more. But what might be a surprise to some is that this isn't Amy's first time starring in a soap.

Hollyoaks has allegedly axed 20 cast members in a huge shake-up.The hit E4 soap is undergoing some major changes, with many stars set to exit the show in the coming months. As well as axing several characters, Hollyoaks is moving to a streaming first strategy - where episodes will drop online before they air on TV. It's also been announced that there will be only three episodes per week of the soap come September.

EastEnders' Suki Panesar has been a key character since she joined the BBC soap in 2020 with her four children. She's been at the heart of many storylines, including her affair with Eve and ongoing drama with Nish, not to mention the infamous Christmas murder spectacular at the end of 2023. But EastEnders isn't the only soap that Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki, has starred in – she's actually appeared in all four major UK soaps over the years, as well as Doctors.

Laura Anderson has opened up about the realities of parenting and has revealed how she feels like she is going “backwards at the minute” as she navigates being a first-time mum to baby Bonnie. The 34 year old, who welcomed baby Bonnie into the world in September with ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy, took to social media to get real about her experiences of parenting and her desire to be “good at everything”. In a post uploaded to her Instagram story on Saturday, 23 March, the former Love Island star explained to her 1.5 million followers how she’d had a “weird day” as she looked after little Bonnie.

Gemma Atkinson hit back at cruel comments saying she looks 'too manly' in a recent bikini photo. The former Hollyoaks actress, 39, is known for her love of fitness and healthy eating and recently shared a stunning throwback photo of herself in a bikini.

Hollyoaks is in turmoil as Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) becomes the latest star to leave the show after almost ten years - Ross announced his departure from the show on Sunday 17 March. Ross spoke to Metro about exit and revealed that he turned down the offer to stay on the soap. “They [Hollyoaks] were kind enough to offer me another contract, but last year I did a documentary about adoption and I really enjoyed doing that," he shared.

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Soap stars are some of the highest paid names on television with famous characters from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale raking in millions. While having a job on the telly may seem like more than enough, some actors bring in even more cash thanks to sponsorship deals on social media and side hustles selling video messages to their biggest fans.

After almost four decades on the BBC medical drama Casualty, Derek Thompson’s final scenes as Charlie Fairhead were aired on Saturday 16 March and fans were emotional to say the least. During the episode on Saturday 9 March, Charlie was stabbed by a patient (played by Hollyoaks actor Angus Castle-Doughty). And viewers were left fearing soap icon, Charlie, would be killed off as his life was left hanging in the balance.

Sarah Jayne Dunn, who played Mandy Richardson on Hollyoaks for over 20 years, has called Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu a 'hypocrite' for comments she made about OnlyFans. Sarah was let go from the Channel 4 soap in 2021 after she joined the adult subscription site, a decision she still stands by as one of her best. However, she wasn't happy with Ekin-Su's comments about the site on Celebrity Big Brother.

Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has reportedly quit the show. The actor has played Warren Fox on the Channel 4 soap on and off since 2006. The Sun reports that the actor has walked away from the role due to Channel 4 announcing budget cuts.

Stars from the 2022 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! have proved that their friendship isn’t limited to the jungle after heading out for a cosy lunch together. Owen Warner, who recently revealed that he’s set to leave Hollyoaks after six years, took to Instagram where he gave fans a peek inside the wholesome reunion as he was joined by a selection of his former campmates as they enjoyed a meal out together.

The hit BBC drama Champion, which launched last year, has been cancelled after just one series. Despite receiving rave reviews, show writer Candice Carty-Williams announced that Champion, a show which follows the lives of siblings who battle to make it in the UK music industry, had been axed on Wednesday 6 March.

EastEnders star Mo George is swapping Albert Square for the glamour of Hollywood as he has bagged a role in a new movie with Tom Hanks, 16 years after he left the soap. Mo is famed for playing Gus Smith on EastEnders from 2002 to 2008, and now he's going to be in the new release, which is called 'Here'. On Thursday, Mo, who is 41, shared his happy news online.