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Jorgie Porter has opened up about feeling terrified during a recent attempted burglary at her home. The Hollyoaks actor, 35, who was inside the property at the time, with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski and their son Forest, took to Instagram to share the scary experience with her fans. Posting a video to her Instagram Story, Jorgie began: "I'm really upset and really scared and angry that our house was almost robbed last night.

Soap star Nick Pickard, best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, is reportedly in talks to join the new series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. The return date for the hit jungle show, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, has yet to be confirmed but it's expected to be mid-November as usual.

Since first arriving on our screens back in March 2021, EastEnders star James Farrar has captured the heart of the nation with his portrayal of Zack Hudson in the iconic BBC soap. The 36 year old actor has delighted audiences at home with Zack’s antics over the years, which have included a selection of very rocky romances with everyone from Nancy Carter to Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

Hannah Tointon is probably best known for playing the role of Katy Fox in the E4 soap, Hollyoaks.The actor portrayed the character on and off for 10 years before finally saying goodbye to the show in 2017, when it was revealed that Katy had tragically passed away from a drug overdose. Throughout her time in Hollyoaks, Hannah was able to sink her teeth into some gritty storylines, including dealing with her murderous brother Warren, being kidnapped by Clare Cunningham and her numerous romances. However, despite such a dramatic decade on the soap, Hannah shared that it was time for her to leave to pursue other things.

Since arriving on our screens back in July, Coronation Street newcomer Stephanie Davis has been delighting audiences as Courtney Vance, the glamorous wife of Dev Alahan’s business associate Darren Vance. Yet rather than trying to get into the shopkeeper’s good graces, fans at home have seen Courtney set her sights on Dev’s teenage son Aadi instead, with the pair embarking on a steamy affair and even moving in together - despite numerous objections from both families.

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.

Gareth Pierce has played the long running character, Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street since 2020, and since joining the cast, has seen himself at the centre of multiple storylines. Most recently, the son of veteran character, Eileen Grimshaw, has had strained relations with her partner, George Shuttleworth after the two used to work together at Shuttleworth's funeral parlour. Viewers will know that the tensions were caused by Todd's ambitions as a funeral director - he was nominated for the Young Funeral Director of the Year award - and believed he deserved a pay rise.

In 2007, Brian became Big Brother's youngest winner after the nation fell in love with the 19-year-old cheeky chappy. After spending a total of 94 days on the show, the popular housemate was only ever up for nomination once.

Calvin Buckley - partner of the late Hollyoaks actress Frankie Jules-Hough who was tragically killed in a car crash in May - has spoken out for the first time over his heartache. Speaking to Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley this morning, Calvin claims that his family have been "let down" by the courts, something that has left him unable to grieve the death of the soap star, who played Jess Holt in the soap.

All Creatures Great and Small sees vets Siegfried Farnon and James Herriot deal with several difficult animals. But in the new series, Helen will also have to get to grips with some new animal additions at Skeldale House. Speaking ahead of the series, actress Rachel Shenton revealed there's one addition who she has "tricky" scenes with.

The countdown is officially on for Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey, as she prepares to welcome her second child in just a matter of weeks.Taking to social media this weekend, the much-loved soap star, 35, once again showed off her blossoming baby bump in a gorgeous video she posted to Instagram. Looking as though she's ready to pop, the mum-of-one - who already shares five year old daughter Coco with a previous partner - danced in a heartwarming video, in which her baby bump was on full display.

He might be best known for his 'bad boy' character Warren Fox in Hollyoaks but Jamie Lomas is also making waves when it comes to working behind the camera.The 48 year old recently produced and starred in Lead Belly, a hard-hitting short film which raises awareness about the ex armed forces personnel living on the streets, and is now back with another about online grooming.This time around though, Jamie enlisted the help of his good friend Peter Andre and son Junior for the project and exclusively told OK!: "This project is really important to me so I contacted Peter Andre - a good friend of mine - to help spread awareness on the dangers of online grooming. "I knew that his son Junior was really interested in acting as well, so I asked if he'd take part." Jamie, who recently got engaged to girlfriend Jess Bell following an elaborate Mexican proposal, then revealed that the Mysterious Girl singer jumped at the chance as it was a subject he felt strongly about.

Five years on since his Coronation Street departure, Aidan Connor actor Shayne Ward will once again be reuniting with his on-screen co-star Catherine Tyldesley as part of an exciting new murder mystery show: The Good Ship Murder on Channel 5 on Friday, 13 October. Leaving behind the cobbles in exchange for a cruise liner, the talented duo will once gain be reunited, but this time as Jack Grayling, a former detective turned cruise singer, and accomplished First Officer Kate Woods, as they tackle a spate of murders on their luxury liner.

A man who killed a pregnant former Hollyoaks actress when he hit her car after filming himself driving at 123mph on a motorway has had his sentence increased. Adil Iqbal, 22, pleaded guilty to killing Frankie Jules-Hough, 38, in a motorway crash and causing serious injury to her son Thomas, 9. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

All Creatures Great and Small actress Rachel Shenton has revealed that she was “thrilled” to spend more time on set with fellow co-star Patricia Hodge while filming the Channel 5 show. Rachel, 35, who plays Helen Herriot on the show, has opened up about her friendship with Patricia, who plays Mrs Pumphrey, and called it “a pleasure” to film more scenes with the actress.

A legacy of terror - Coronation Street Last week was a tough one for the residents as Stephen’s crimes finally came to light.The dust is far from settled on the scandal either, with the police sniffing around for more evidence of his activities. Carla, meanwhile, faces the daunting task of trying to keep Underworld afloat. She announces she’s off to Spain to secure a new deal, but her staff remain worried about their jobs.

Hollyoaks star Jude Monk McGowan has delighted fans on social media as he announced his engagement to long term partner Jessica Hern. Jude, who was best known for playing villain Liam Donovan in the soap, took to Instagram to share his exciting life update with his followers as he and Jessica shared a carousel of photos documenting their special day. Among the adorable snaps, one standout photo showed Jessica proudly showing off her engagement ring, which featured a distinctive cluster of diamonds set in an elongated oval, all finished off with a beautiful gold band.

Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper has revealed that her baby was taken to the hospital after a 'tough' medical emergency. Sharing a heartbreaking picture of her little one Fiáin-Luna cuddling a soft toy while in a hospital cot, the Channel 4 star told fans how she has been 'hit by a curveball out of nowhere.' Claire, 42, welcomed the arrival of her second child, Fiáin-Luna, with Irish actor and fellow Hollyoaks star Emmett J Scanlan, 44, in November last year.The pair already share a son, Ocean-Torin.The star captioned the image of her tot recovering on a hospital ward: "We had a very tough start to the weekend, so glad our little love is on the mend, curveballs come out of nowhere, and sometimes it really does hit damn hard," followed by a wounded heart emoji.

Gemma Atkinson has snapped back at Instagram mum-shamers after they raised concerns over her son Thiago, when she shared an adorable snap of the newborn napping.The former Hollyoaks star, 38, and her fiance Gorka Márquez welcomed their son just a few weeks ago, but Gemma has already fallen victim to online mum-shamers.The mum-of-two took to Instagram to share some snaps as she introduced her newborn son to her radio co-host Mike Toolan. One of these snaps saw Thiago in a wicker basket napping while laying on his front, and it was this photo that sparked concern with some of Gemma's followers. One wrote: "Please put him to sleep on his back to prevent SIDS xxx" and a second added: "Oh not sure about babies sleeping on their front, that could be quite dangerous." "Since they introduced the advice to put babies to sleep on their back, the SIDS rate has dropped by 85 per cent," commented a third.

Gemma Atkinson has slammed an ex-boyfriend as a "liar" as she opens up about discovering that he had allegedly been cheating on her. The former Hollyoaks actress, 38, who is now happily engaged to Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Gorka Márquez, discussed the previous relationship on her podcast The Over Share. Recalling how she discovered the ex had apparently been unfaithful while they were holidaying together, Gemma explained: "My ex was cheating on me and I found out on Instagram.

Hollyoaks star Maddy Smedley has confirmed that she is leaving the show, and her last scenes have already been filmed.The actress rose to fame on the BBC hit show The Traitors before landing the role of talent agent Faye Fuller on the Cheshire based soap. During her short time on the programme, Maddy has been working alongside Owen Warner, who plays Romeo, to help the troubled influencer Rayne, who is in a relationship with Romeo.

Hollyoaks' Owen Warner has said that "hopefully" he will still see his girlfriend Jemma Donovan "about" after her last scenes on the E4 soap.The two stars of the Cheshire based soap have been dating since April of this year but faced split rumours earlier this year, which they shut down. Owen, 24, appeared to confirm that they are still together, as he shared a sweet post on Instagram to mark Jemma's departure from the E4 soap.

Coronation Street fans tuning into Tuesday night’s visit to the Cobbles, were treated to a very unexpected guest when Hollyoaks legend Nicole Barber Lane appeared at Kevin’s garage, Webster’s Autos, in the hope of finding a reliable mechanic to service her taxi firm’s fleet. Initially things appeared to be promising, but Cassie Plummer soon put her foot in it when she revealed that she was an ex-junkie and had learnt all of her vocational skills while serving time at her majesty's pleasure - something which didn't go down too well with owner Kevin who considered his new recruit to be a "liability" when it came to drumming up new clients.

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.

Love them or hate them, there’s no denying that soap operas are a time honoured institution in the world of UK telly. From EastEnders to Emmerdale, Coronation Street to Hollyoaks, the soaps are a nightly tradition loved by millions all across the country and beyond.

Hollyoaks star David Tag, and his long-term partner, beauty therapist Abi Harrison have announced the birth of their second child, a son. The actor, who is most known for playing Sylver McQueen in the soap, was tagged in a series of images on Instagram by Abi, who shared with her followers that the pair were now parents for the second time.

James Sutton has confirmed he has split from his wife, Rachael Collin, after five years of marriage.The Hollyoaks star, 40, best known for playing the iconic role of John Paul McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, first met his wife at Glastonbury Festival eight years ago and the pair returned three years later to tie the knot. But now, the couple have called time on their relationship with James describing their split as "very sad but amicable".

Ex-Hollyoaks star Jeremy Edwards made a rare public appearance at the premiere of Bolan's Shoes in Liverpool on Thursday, after turning his back on fame and acting.The 52 year old, who portrayed Kurt Benson in the hit Channel 4 soap in the 90s, looked to be having a blast on the red carpet as he posed for fun photos at FACT Cinema in the centre of Liverpool on 14 September. Jeremy cut a casual figure in a black shirt and black blue jeans at the event, which was also attended by famous faces including Sheridan Smith, Catherine Tyledsley and Terri Dwyer. Jeremy's appearance at the movie premiere comes after he opened up about his decision to quit acting and pursue a career as a drama teacher.

Hollyoaks ’ replacement on Channel 4’s weekday schedule has been revealed - after it emerged the show was to become the UK's first digital-first soap. The Chester-based soap, which recently lost out to EastEnders at the NTAs, will now be aired on E4 in a bid to reach the younger demographic, station bosses announced last week.

Ross Adams of the Hollyoaks cast has been resting his voice following some lingering "problems". Better known to soap lovers as Scott Drinkwell, the 41 year old updated his social media fanbase with a picture taken outside hospital this week. "I’ve had some problems with my voice for a while," he revealed.