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Hollyoaks fans reckon they've figured out a massive new plot twist involving Mercedes McQueen, played by Jennifer Metcalfe. After the soap's bosses hinted at some big surprises this year, viewers believe the latest episode has revealed one of these major storylines.

Hot on the heels of this year’s explosive Christmas whodunnit storyline, EastEnders fans have high hopes for the soap’s 40th anniversary next year after several eagled eyed fans claim to have spotted proof that two characters will be returning from the dead. According to fans, Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell could be making a come back, despite having being killed off on screen! Of course, death has never been a barrier to other characters from returning, with Dirty Den Watts, Kathy Beale and Cindy Beale all having returned to the soap after previously being killed on the soap.

Hollyoaks fans were left reeling after a double death in the latest episode, and it seems there could be more heartbreak to come.The recent episode of the Channel 4 and E4 soap featured a massive car crash that put several lives at risk, including teen Ella Richardson who sadly didn't make it. In a surprising twist, Rafe Harcourt also met his end on his wedding day to Sienna Blake. It's still unclear whether his death was due to murder by his secret wife and pretend sister Dilly Harcourt, or if it was related to his terminal illness.

The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Hollyoaks viewers say they have worked out who could die in next week's shocking twist that will see lives on the line. As the E4 soap's recent dramatic storylines collide to cause a devastating car crash, many of the characters could now be in grave danger. A teaser for the upcoming episodes revealed a car pile-up will cause chaos, with several well-known faces caught up in the road disaster.

Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Georgina Hale has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after a career spanning 50 years.The star, who was also known for her work in Ken Russell's films, won a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in 1974 for her performance in Mahler. Georgina passed away on January 4th, but the news has only just been shared. Later in her career, she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role in the theatre production Steaming.

Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn looked incredible as she was spotted soaking up the sun while on a lavish holiday in Barbados. The soap star, who’s known for having played character Mandy Richardson on the Channel 4 soap for almost two decades, beamed from ear-to-ear as she embraced the winter sun during a family trip to the beach alongside her husband Jonathan and her seven year old son. In the sensational snaps, the 42 year old was pictured looking radiant and make-up free as she sported a vibrant patterned bikini which featured an array of blue, green and orange flowers.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

Former Love Island star Laura Anderson looked sensational in her latest Instagram post as she donned a skin-tight black catsuit - just days after confirming her reunion with Gary Lucy. Laura, who gave birth to daughter Bonnie just four months ago, showed off her incredible figure in the black catsuit which featured mesh panel detailing.The influencer looked ready for a night on the town with her hair styled in perfect curls and a flawless face of makeup on. In a second snap she is seen grinning from ear to ear as she held her daughter.

Hollyoaks hunk Owen Warner has been getting cosy in snaps from a picturesque skiing holiday, as he was seen packing on the PDA with his co-star and real-life girlfriend, Jemma Donovan - and also hanging out with her famous dad. Owen must get on very well with former Neighbours star and pop singer Jason Donovan, as the latter is evidently on the snowy ski trip with them - all three seen posing for a smiley snap together, during a moment of R&R off the slopes.

Former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star, Lucy-Jo Hudson, has revealed that she had to take up a job as a travel agent due to a lack of acting roles. The actress, also known for her roles on Wild at Heart and Doctors, shared her latest career news on Instagram with a glamorous photo of herself, saying: "In my industry, it's not easy." Lucy-Jo wrote: "I could audition for 8 jobs and get none, yet I could fall into a job next week, or I might not work for 6 months! It's not easy but I continue to push as I love nothing more than acting! But while I'm in limbo, I have decided I need a side hustle." She added: "Something that will fit around the kids, that I can take on the road when I'm going to London for castings, something I can keep working on while I get an acting role I love.

Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn was dazzling as she was spotted beaming from ear to ear during a recent family holiday to Barbados.The actress, best known for her long-standing character Mandy Richardson on the Channel 4 soap, walked hand-in-hand with her husband Jonathan Smith and their seven year old son Stanley. Sarah, 42, was pictured wearing a colourful sundress, pink sandals and her blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail. Jonathan, who Sarah said 'I do' to in a beautiful ceremony back in 2018, opted for a laid-back look including tan shorts, black Crocs and a tropical pink shirt.

TV actor and presenter Will Mellor, who is known for his roles in popular shows like Two Pints, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street as well as hosting the Crime documentary show Cops Who Kill, leads a blissful life away from the camera with his dancer and actress wife Michelle McSween. The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has been happily married to Michelle for over two decades, and the couple have two children together.They first met while performing in a stage musical back in 1999. After dating for some years, the couple tied the knot in 2007 and are now proud parents of Jayden, 19, and Renee, 16.

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens recently gave fans a little glimpse into her new 'blended family' following her split from her estate agent husband Alex Bourne. The 45 year old singer recently made things Instagram official with her new beau, Brendyn Hatfield from Dancing On Ice. It comes more than a year after she and Alex, who is an estate agent and her husband for over ten years, decided to go their separate ways.They have two daughters together, Amelie, 12, and Minnie, 9.

Gemma Atkinson is asking for some parenting tips sharing that her four year old daughter Mia has entered a "beige phase" when it comes to food.The former Hollyoaks actress, 39, took to Instagram to ask her followers for advice after noticing a change in her daughter's eating habits. Sharing on her Instagram Story, Gemma said: "I don't know if anyone else has noticed this with their children, when Mia was at home and when she was at nursery and pre-school and all that, she ate so well.

The mystery boyfriend of Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has finally been revealed, just days after welcoming her second child. Chelsee, 35, who is best known for playing Goldie McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, gave birth to a baby girl on December 22.The actress shared the exciting news of her new arrival on Instagram a few days later, posting a sweet snap of her daughter in her cot, with her face hidden by a love heart emoji.The photo was captioned: "Cookie Al Rainford. 22.12.2023.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Cookie Al Rainford. The actress shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting a sweet snap of her newborn in her crib, with her face hidden by a love heart emoji. The picture was captioned: "Cookie Al Rainford.

Hollyoaks' star Jamie Lomas has shared a heartbreaking post on social media, revealing he hasn't seen his eldest son in six years. The actor expressed his longing to be reunited with his son as he celebrated his 18th birthday as he shared a video of them together on his social media. Jamie, who is also known for his stint on I'm A Celebrity, opened up about the pain of not being able to see his children.

Claudia Winkleman has dug out her hooded cloak for series two of The Traitors – the BBC One reality show that became a runaway success in 2022. But after winning two Baftas and legions of fans, the Strictly Come Dancing star is worried the returning show won’t meet viewers’ high expectations. “I’m terrified people won’t like it as much as series one,” she says.

Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian has opened up about her 'year of grief' after losing one of her closest friends.The actress, who played Becca Dean on Hollyoaks and was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, was heartbroken when her friend Lou passed away shortly after she gave birth to her second child. As the year comes to an end, Ali has been reflecting on the past 12 months and has admitted that the loss of her friend still weighs heavily on her mind. She took to social media to share her ongoing struggle with grief and sadness, as reported in the Mirror.

I'm A Celebrity's Nella Rose has sparked rumours of a new feud after it was noticed she isn't following some of her co-stars on social media. The show, which crowned Sam Thompson as King of the Jungle, saw Nella make friends and face disagreements, most notably with Fred Sirieix and Nigel Farage. Despite this, viewers loved Nella's bubbly personality.

Chelsee Healey looked happier than ever in a sweet photo with her secret boyfriend as the couple prepare to welcome their baby daughter. The Hollyoaks actress, 35, shared the sweet snap to her Instagram, cleverly continuing to conceal her boyfriend's identity, while still looking very looked-up.

Jamie Lynn Spears has spoken of why she decided to share secrets about her sister Britney while she appeared on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The 32 year old actress and singer was initially reluctant to discuss her popstar sibling on the ITV show - choosing to remain quiet as the other campmates talked about their families.

They've spent weeks living in the Australian jungle and batting off creepy crawlies, so it's no wonder that Fred Siriex, Frankie Dettori and Nick Pickard are enjoying a taste of the lavish life now they have exited the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.The trio, who were all voted out of the ITV show earlier in the week, reunited this Saturday (December 9) for a pool party - sharing a slew of swimwear-clad snaps as they headed to a pool party Down Under. Joined by their respective partners, it appeared that the celebs were enjoying a triple date while soaking up the sun. Hollyoaks star Nick, who was the last to leave the jungle out of the trio, has been spending time with girlfriend Sarah Corrin since leaving the jungle.

Furious I’m a Celebrity fans have vowed to stop watching the show, after yet another contestant was eliminated before controversial politician Nigel Farage. Danielle Harold became the fifth contestant to be eliminated from the show on Thursday evening (7 December), as she followed hot on the heels of former campmates Nick Pickard, Fred Sirieix, Nella Rose and Frankie Dettori, who were all voted out of the show this week.

As the latest series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here draws to a close this weekend, fans will no doubt be heartbroken to lose out on their daily fix of jungle mayhem which has captivated the nation. For the past three weeks, fans at home have been treated to plenty of camp drama, grim bushtucker trials and of course some cheeky commentary by show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly - but this year, host Dec also had a secret connection to one of the contestants taking part.

After becoming the fourth celebrity to leave the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, Nick Pickard was welcomed Down Under by his girlfriend Sarah Corrin.

Jamie Lynn Spears had to wait 'hours' to leave the I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle because of the severe weather, according to campmate Nick Pickard.The 32 year old, who is the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears, quit the hit ITV show on medical grounds at the end of November after 10 days in camp. ITV bosses confirmed her exit from the show - saying she had been ‘a fantastic campmate’ who had ‘triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities’.

It's no secret that the lack of food in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle is one of the most difficult parts of taking part in the ITV show, but TV viewers are convinced this year's campmates have been treated to some extra treats. I'm A Celeb fans have shared a wild theory that certain contestants are being given 'snacks' while in the jungle, are claiming to have spotted a clue during an episode of the ITV show.

After being the fourth campmate to be evicted from I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Nick Pickard has shared some unaired secrets from the jungle – including an incident where the camp had to take protection from the extreme weather. The Hollyoaks star, 48, revealed that the Australian rain got so bad while he was in the jungle, that campmates had to huddle together in the Bush Telegraph. Sharing that it was the night Jamie Lynn Spears decided to exit the jungle, Nick explained: "We had 12 days of rain and once for 48 hours it did not stop.That was the night Jamie Lynn went and we had to all huddle, because the only place that's protected in there from the lightning is the Bush Telegraph because it's the only place that is reinforced with steel.