EastEnders fans 'solve' locket mystery and 'can't wait' for Knight family Cindy drama

Love Island star Laura Anderson opened up about the unpleasant pregnancy symptoms she is experiencing in an honest Instagram post. The 34-year-old, who is expecting a baby girl next month, revealed that she is now in 'so much pain' and asked her fans for reassurance. Speaking on her Instagram stories, the TV personality showed off her bleeding gums, sharing that she also feels like her belly button is ripping and is suffering from a sore pelvic bone.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold has told how she now gets her headaches checked by medics after portraying character Lola Pearce’s devastating cancer battle. The 31 year old actress said the storyline made her aware that sharp pains in the head can be the first signs of a brain tumour - so now she is “very cautious” and gets checked over. Danielle’s character Lola died from cancer last month - prompting an outpouring of grief from devastated fans.The actress has received many plaudits for the way she played the role - and even won the coveted Best Soap Actor gong at the Television and Radio Industry Club awards this week.

One of EastEnders' newest couples Whitney and Zack, have taken their relationship to the next level in recent episodes. Zack has left his home with his sister Sharon to move into number one with Whitney, Felix, Chelsea and Finlay. But as he settles in for his first night with his girlfriend, he's out to impress the housemates.

EastEnders actor John Altman looked very different from his iconic Nasty Nick days as he stepped out for the Henley Royal Regatta. The 71 year old, who played the villainous son of Dot Cotton on the BBC One soap from 1985 to 2015, showed off a long, gelled-back hairstyle at the famous rowing event - which is being staged in the town of Henley-on-Thames all this week. And John looked worlds away from Walford as he sported a baby blue suit with a white and blue floral shirt and brown shoes.

EastEnders actor Paul Nicholls, who played the popular Joe Wicks on the BBC soap, is barely recognisable 25 years after his dramatic exit from Walford. The 44 year old star has taken on a new role in a BBC children's drama series Phoenix Rise.

EastEnders viewers were left "disappointed" on Wednesday's episode as fan favourite, Finlay Baker, played by Ashley Byam, left Walford. Finlay, who first made his appearance in July 2022, has recently found himself caught in a feud with the Panesar family after Vinny tampered his car. And in a further twist, it was revealed that Finlay wasn't the intended victim and it was in fact Eve Unwin, who has been having an affair with Suki Panesar, as she was supposed to drive the vehicle.

EastEnders is set for chilling scenes next week as Chelsea Fox is left distracted as she receives a letter from ex-husband and serial killer Gray Atkins. Soap watchers will recall that Gray was finally arrested last year after it was revealed that he had murdered ex-wife Chantelle Baker, Kush Kazemi and Tina Carter. Following his dramatic arrest, it was later divulged to soap watchers that Gray had pleaded guilty off-screen and had a very lengthy prison stint ahead.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley looked virtually unrecognisable from her alter ego as Karen Taylor on the soap, as she posed with her onscreen sons in a slew of new photographs to celebrate her birthday.The talented star, who turns 47 on Wednesday, was reunited with her on-screen sons as she celebrated an early birthday bash this weekend at her home, with a number of famous faces in attendance at the sun soaked party. Beaming from ear to ear, the star was clearly delighted to be celebrating with so many of her dear friends, with Keegan Baker actor Zack Morris and even Keanu star Danny Walters both on hand to help mark Lorraine’s special day.

Just over a week since safely welcoming their fourth child into the world, EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star James Bye and his wife Victoria have officially revealed the name of their precious little one. The adorable little boy was born on June 18th, with the proud parents announcing they had settled on the name Rufus Gray on Monday, a name which thankfully leant itself to the adorable nickname “Roo.” Sharing the news on social media, Victoria wrote: "Rufus Gray… 18.06.23… 8lb 1oz.

EastEnders fans have been left heartbroken as Billy Mitchell's tragic final goodbye to his granddaughter Lola Pearce-Brown has been aired. As Lola's friends and family prepare to attend her funeral which will air on Tuesday, Monday's episode (June 26) gave them the opportunity to pen words of their choice on her coffin. Lola heartbreakingly passed away at the end of May after a battle with a brain tumour.

EastEnders and Strictly star James Bye and his wife Victoria have revealed the name of their son, who was born on June 18. Just over a week after the little one's birth, the couple have shared that his name is Rufus Gray, but they've already got a nickname for him, which is 'Roo'. Victoria shared a gushing post to the couple's family Instagram account, tagging James', with a series of snaps of the little one, as she gushed over the joy he had brought to their lives.

Just days after his car was sabotaged in an attempt to kill Eve Unwin, Finlay Baker may have unwittingly sealed his fate as he came dangerously close to uncovering the real truth about why the motor had been sabotaged. As regular EastEnders viewers will know, Vinny tampered with the brakes on the car last week, after he knew Eve would be borrowing the motor for a trip to Brighton, and wanted her out of the picture permanently, after he discovered she and his mum Suki Panesar had been engaging in an affair.

EastEnders' Peter Beale has made a triumphant return to Albert Square much to the delight of fans.The character has been played by seven different actors over the years with the familiar face of Thomas Law stepping back into his shoes.The character of Peter Beale first arrived on the BBC soap in 1993 alongside his twin sister, Lucy Beale. He is the eldest son of the longest-serving character, Ian Beale and the notable Cindy Beale. Since the 90s a medley of actors have played the role of Peter who has been caught up in a number of huge storylines including his twin's Who Killed Lucy saga in 2014.

A gruff voice, Albert Square swag and a rep for being the hardest man in Walford seems to float Patsy Kensit's boat as she reflects on her time at EastEnders.The star admits that, like others on set, she found herself a bit giddy around Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. “I swooned over him,” she tells us. Patsy has been a household name for so long that it’s hard to imagine her feeling starstruck.

Cheryl Fergison looks worlds away from her EastEnders role of Heather Trott, as she prepares to join a summer pantomime later this year.The actress, 57, who appeared on the long-running BBC soap until her character's death in 2012, will be playing the role of the Evil Queen in a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Taking to TikTok to promote her new role, Cheryl remained in character and glared at the camera, captioning the clip: "Come along to Whitley Bay where this summer Snow White will become this wicked Quenns right Royal pain in the behind … you !" Another video saw the former soapstar in costume for the role, and fans were quick to comment that the Evil Queen was rather less smiley than other roles Cheryl has played. One commenter, wrote: "The nation is not accustomed to you having a grumpy face! You are always smiling!" While another added: "You look scary x" Fans were previously left shocked at Cheryl's change in appearance after she unveiled her impressive weight loss at the Tatton Park Pop Up Festival at Tatton Park in Cheshire last year.

EastEnders' legend Michael French, who played the iconic character David Wicks, looked unrecognisable as he was spotted out for the first time in years, taking his dog for a walk. Michael's colourful character David Wicks first entered our screens in 1993, as the son of Pete Beale and Pat Butcher. Wicks made a bombshell appearance on the show when he turned up to Albert Square for his dad's funeral, after having lost touch with his family.

If EastEnders fans thought the Knight family drama might die down this week, they should brace themselves for further scenes as the fall out continues. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returned last week after 25 years away and being thought to have died in childbirth in prison in one of the biggest plot twists the BBC soap has aired.

One of the most loved partnerships in soap land has been EastEnders' Lola Pearce and her grandad Billy Mitchell in recent years. And ever since Lola – played by Danielle Harold – passed away at the end of May after a battle with a brain tumour, Billy has been struggling with the tragic loss. As the funeral edges ever closer this week, Billy's struggles are set to continue as he prepares to say goodbye to his beloved granddaughter.

EastEnders icon Cindy Beale made her dramatic return to the show last week in shocking scenes after 25 years away. While she is not back on the square just yet, when she does arrive alongside Ian Beale, there is going to be fireworks.The writers at the soap have huge things planned for Cindy's return, including her reunion with Kathy Beale.

Patsy Kensit ’s fiancé allegedly “snatched” her engagement ring from her finger while at the Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel in Solihull on Friday, according to reports. 55 year old Patsy, who is set to reprise her role of Emma Harding in EastEnders, has been engaged to property tycoon Patric since February after she announced the news on Instagram. But according to reports published in The Sun, the pair attended the Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel in Solihull, West Midlands on Friday when a “row” allegedly broke out at around 6pm.

EastEnders' Patsy Kensit is returning to Walford next week for Lola Pearce's funeral. Patsy, 55, plays Emma Harding, the mum of young Lola in the BBC soap. Lola died on May 31 after a short battle with an incurable brain tumour, but her mum wasn't there in her final moments.