Hollyoaks Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

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.

When it comes to the world of Death in Paradise, fans are accustomed to the sun-soaked beaches, intriguing mysteries, and a stellar cast bringing the stories to life. However, what many may have forgotten are the notable soap stars who made memorable cameo appearances on the beloved BBC series. Let's take a trip down memory lane and rediscover some of these familiar faces.

Former EastEnders actress Danielle Harold has set the record straight on rumours of a romance between her and Bobby Brazier, who plays Freddie Slater on the soap. Danielle, 31, who played Lola Pearce on the BBC soap, and starred on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! last year, has shared the truth about her and Bobby Brazier, 20, as she revealed that even her grandma thought they were dating after seeing pictures of them together at the National Television Awards. Danielle says she and Bobby, who is now rumoured to be dating Ellie Leach from Strictly in 2023, have never been a couple, despite the whispers generated from their cosy NTAs appearance.

Hollyoaks fans have been left furious at soap bosses as they announced that the iconic E4 show will be dropping down from five episodes a week, to just three.The soap, which is now exclusively aired on E4, will move from five weekly instalments to three from September.The channel explained the decision by saying this is the “optimum pattern to keep heartland audiences hooked and attract new ones in a highly saturated content market” based on Channel 4 data. Most regular soap viewers watch an average of three episodes per week, according to its research.

Sarah Jayne Dunn, the former Hollyoaks actress known for her role as Mandy Richardson, has taken to Instagram to squash pregnancy rumours following a recent ultrasound video she shared.The 42 year old star revealed that, while she had been sent many congratulatory messages from fans, the ultrasound was actually for gynaecological health checks and certainly not related to any pregnancy. In a new clip she posted, Sarah cleared the air, saying: "Just clearing something up really quickly because I realised that I put up... I reposted a video from when I went to Pall Mall Medical, gosh, last year now, and I was having an ultrasound.

It’s nearly time to return to the Diary Room, as Celebrity Big Brother welcomes a glittering line-up of famous faces into the heavily surveyed house. AJ Odudu and Will Best are on hosting duties again for this starry spin-off and while the cast won’t be announced until the big launch night, AJ is hoping to see some brawny bachelors walk through the Big Brother doors.

Hollyoaks' Lucy-Jo Hudson, 40, is living it up on a luxury £1.4k a week holiday in Tenerife with her rarely-seen partner.The soap star has been sharing loads of sunny snaps from the fancy resort with her 200k Instagram followers. She's there with her partner, Lewis Devine, 36, and their two kids, Sienna, 9, and Carter 3, and they all look like they're having a great time.The gorgeous actress - who shared at the end of 2023 that she had been diagnosed with Chronic Anaemia - has posted pictures of herself sunbathing by the pool and enjoying an iced coffee in the sunshine.The five-star Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife is a dream come true for kids - it even has its own massive water park, complete with water jets and tipping buckets.

Hollyoaks favourite James Sutton has revealed he's found love again, five months after splitting from his wife. James, known for playing John Paul McQueen in the soap, ended his marriage to Rachael Collin after five years. The actor, 40, has now gone public with new girlfriend Tamara.

There’s lots of drama in store for the McDonalds in Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street according to Matt Milburn - who plays Tommy Orpington. Tommy, the professional footballer turned decorator has been having an affair with Corrie’s very own serial cheater, Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford).Tracy started playing away when her husband, Steve McDonald, left to visit Emma Brooker in France but has continued the affair since Steve returned. However, the betrayal is set to be outed very soon as in tonight’s episode, Steve's best mate Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) spots Tracy having sex through the window.

It’s been a chaotic start to the year for Will Mellor – and he couldn’t be more thrilled.The actor thrives on drama and reveals that he’s at his happiest when everything is going on around him. “I’m very grateful for it,” grins Will, 47, who has spoken bravely about his battles with depression in the past. “I like chaos.

Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn has been an actress for two decades but she only hit the headlines when she joined OnlyFans and was given a tough ultimatum by soap bosses who demanded she choose between them.To everyone’s surprise, Sarah chose to keep posting raunchy content online and terminate her role as Hollyoaks character Mandy Richardson, who she had played on and off since 1996.Three years later, Sarah, 42, has no regrets over her decision. “My husband [Jonathan Smith], has noticed the biggest difference in me,” reveals Sarah. “We live together so he sees every array of emotion.

In 2021, Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn became headline news when joined over 18’s platform OnlyFans. Shortly after, Sarah was issued an ultimatum by her soap bosses and told to choose between OnlyFans or her soap career. So after years of playing beloved character, Mandy Richardson, Sarah left the show - but three years on, she couldn’t be happier.

In a brand-new OnlyFansTV series called In Real Life, soap star Sarah Jayne Dunn is opening up about her move from Hollyoaks to content creating.The series is hosted by Australian reality TV star Casey Boonstra and sees her get to know the creators behind the OnlyFans content, like Kerry Katona, models Lottie Moss and Eliza Watson and boxers Ebanie Bridges and Elle Brooke. During the show, Sarah goes ice skating with Dancing on Ice pro Colin Grafton, and also opens up about how OnlyFans has changed her life. “I had such a nice day,” says Sarah.

Former Hollyoaks star Alfie Browne-Sykes has announced the exciting news that he is engaged to his now fiancée Aimee Scott, following the breakdown of his previous relationship to Amanda Clapham.The actor shared a sweet snap to Instagram where the loved-up couple showed off Aimee's huge diamond ring. Alfie captioned the post: "Mr & Mrs Browne-Skyes to be", as fans and friend flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.

Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas, 48, is expecting his first child with fiancée Jess Bell, 34.The pair confirmed the exciting news on Instagram in a sweet Valentine's Day post as they held up a scan.The couple also revealed the newborn is a baby girl. Standing in front of a flower wall, both Jamie and Jess held up scan's of the baby and flashed a big grin at the camera. Jamie captioned the snap: "With it being valentines day and a day of love, I thought I would share with you all the wonderful news that myself and @drjessbell are expecting a beautiful little baby girl.

James Sutton is a very familiar face to soap fans, from playing ladies’ man Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale to his current role as John Paul McQueen in Hollyoaks. James portrayal of John Paul, who came out as being gay and started having an affair with his best friend, Craig Dean, has seen him be nominated for and win a host of awards. If the actor looks a little more buff these days though, it’s because he has been hitting the gym – and transforming his lifestyle in the process.

Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is about to come under fire in Coronation Street when his girlfriend Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) discovers what Joel has been hiding from her – a secret family. “Joel has a wife, Emily, and a young daughter,” says Calum. “He’s going through a divorce but, legally, she’s not his ex-wife yet.

Kym Marsh has issued a devastating update 15 years on from the tragic death of her son, Archie. The 47 year old welcomed the newborn with her ex husband, former Hollyoaks star, Jamie Lomas on 11 February 2009. However, Archie arrived 18 weeks early, and sadly died just moments after he was born.

With Valentine’s Day now just around the corner, romance fans were gifted a very special treat this week, when Netflix tear-jerker One Day finally hit our screens. The emotional mini-series is based on David Nicholl’s novel of the same name and is split across 14 episodes as it follows the intersecting lives of two friends Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, that meet and fall in love during their university graduation.

It's hard to imagine your favourite soap star played by anyone else. By now you will have got used to their ways of talking, acting and have them fully integrated into that character's way of life - but imagine if someone else had bagged the role instead? Whether it be on the Square or the cobbles, Stacey Slater played by Lacey Turner and Sarah Platt played by Tina O'Brien just makes sense.

Gemma Atkinson has spoken out about the "tension" in her relationship with Gorka Marquez. The pair, who first met on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, have reportedly been feeling the strain while Gorka has been working in Spain on the Spanish version of Strictly. Sources had previously claimed that Gemma was left frustrated as Gorka was unable to get home during the final six weeks of last year's show, and tensions had since risen further after he jetted off to Spain.

Hollyoaks star Amy Maghera has announced the wonderful news that she is expecting her second child. The actress, whose character Neeta Kaur was killed off from the Cheshire-based soap on-screen seven years ago, shared the special announcement on her Instagram page. What's more, she revealed the news only 18 months after welcoming her first baby daughter, Aurora Safari Taub, whom she shares with her husband Ethan Taub.

Gemma Atkinson has spoken out following reports that she and Gorka Marquez are going through a ‘challenging’ time in their relationship, as the professional's dance commitments keep him away from his family. The Mirror reported Gemma was left ‘frustrated’ after Gorka was unable to make it home during the final six weeks of Strictly Come Dancing despite being voted out the third week. The busy Spanish-born dance pro has now also signed up to be a judge on Spain’s version of the show, Bailando con las Estrellas – which will see him spending most of his time in the European country.

ITV police drama Grantchester may only be two episodes deep into its latest series, but already fans have been left reaching for the tissues after a nail-biting episode saw one fan favourite almost go down for murder! The second instalment of series eight kicked off with a bang on Thursday evening ( 18 January) and saw Reverend Will Davenport, played by Tom Brittney, accidentally kill someone while riding his motorcycle, a crime which very nearly saw him charged with murder. During the thrilling episode, fans were anxiously poised on the edge of their seats as they saw Will interrogated by the police over the incident and perhaps even facing a life behind bars! As the intense line of questioning took place - which even reduced Will to tears - fans of the show were quick to share their thoughts on social media, including their heartache at the thought of losing such a beloved character.