EastEnders' Kacey Ainsworth makes fans do a double take after landing new acting role

Coronation Street fans have been left gobsmacked after spotting a crucial link between Laura Neelan and Steve McDonald.Fans of the ITV soap will be aware that Laura is determined to get in touch with her ex Rick before she dies of terminal cancer, so that she can pass his money on to her daughter Kelly.So determined, in fact, that she has hired a private investigator to chase him - not knowing that Rick was actually murdered by Gary Windass' hand.But now viewers have noticed a connection between Laura's PI and cobbles regular Steve McDonald.Laura's PI Ron Fordham has appeared in the soap several times before as a Detective Sergeant in the police, played by Steven Hillman.But that isn't the first role Steven has played on the ITV street, as he first appeared as a jury foreman, a repossession man and, more recently, as Rich Raven.Rich was a taxi driver hired by Street Cars - the company owned by Steve McDonald.One stunned fan posted a snap of the actor on Facebook: "This is Steve Hillman, the actor who played Rich Raven in 2000 in Corrie. "Jez Quigley installed him temporarily in Steve McDonald's new business venture, Street Cars.

CODA on deaf culture at the BAFTAs 2022.Kotsur, who made history by becoming the first deaf actor to win Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTAs for his role as Frank Rossi, spoke to NME on the red carpet about how the Apple TV film has opened up the world to the deaf perspective.“I feel like CODA has had a tremendous impact on the world and hearing people are beginning to see a new perspective, to really have an authentic birds-eye-view into deaf culture, ASL and what a child of a deaf adult means and that experience,” Kotsur said.“And really remind people all over to cherish their families because a lot of people have passed away and lost their lives during the pandemic – that’s been a tremendous impact – and so our film can now remind people you can have a feel good message, you can feel inspired. That’s what’s truly important about the message of our film.”Asked about his favourite moment from the reaction to CODA, Kotsur added: “I sat in the audience watching our film right where we have 30 seconds of silence and the hearing audience is not used to it, and that’s exactly what my life has been like, a life of silence.“So for just 30 seconds of silence it was so wonderful for me to finally let the hearing world in as a fly-on-the-wall to the deaf experience.

BBC's The One Show and addressed some certain Dr Who rumours.On Monday (March 14), she was welcomed onto the show by hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas, to talk about her new ventures.But during the conversation, Jermaine asked her if it was true she could be returning to the sci-fi series.Jermaine asked: "Now Catherine, there is a rumour going around that you might return for the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who..."To which she replied: "Is there? I've probably started a lot of them..."What can I tell you...? No, I wish there was."Alex then interjected: "Nothing?"Catherine then quipped: "Well, no one has been in touch. I'm on the same number, so if you've got the money, I've got the time."In the series, Catherine played Donna Noble who was a former companion of the Tenth Doctor.She departed from the series in 2010 and hasn't made an appearance since.This comes after Alex was left red-faced during Friday evening's (March 11) episode after Bryan Adams swore live on air.Brian appeared on the programme alongside Drag Race star Michelle Visage and spoke openly about his mother and how she made the decision to remove her son from school at age 14.Sharing the details, Bryan said: "She went to the headmaster and said 'I'm taking my son out of school, he wants to go and join a band.

Critics Choice Awards.After winning the award for Best Director for The Power Of The Dog at the ceremony on Sunday (March 13), Campion compared her achievements to the Williams sisters during her acceptance speech. The tennis superstars were in the room to support the film King Richard, where Will Smith plays their father Richard Williams.“Venus and Serena, you’re such marvels,” said Campion during her speech. “However, you don’t play against the guys, like I have to.”The comment, while warmly received in the room, was subsequently criticised by many on social media for comparing her struggles to those of two Black women.In a statement released following the backlash (via Variety), Campion said: “I made a thoughtless comment equating what I do in the film world with all that Serena Williams and Venus Williams have achieved.

Manchester City and Liverpool striker has been in red-hot form for Adana Demirspor since joining in July of 2021, scoring 12 goals and laying on six assists.Despite Balotelli scoring a penalty in Super Lig clash against Sivasspor on Sunday (March 13), Vincenzo Montella’s side lost 3-2 at home amid a debated offside call.The 31-year-old excellently guided a cross that came into the box through his own legs and across the face of goal - but it was ruled out.Not one to shy away from confrontation, Balotelli wrote on Instagram: "Meantime they continue to disallow my goals and assists. Very nice and clean system there is here."Back in January, Balotelli received his first Italian national team call up in four years after impressing former City boss Mancini.The striker will now be hoping to force his way into the World Cup playoff plans as they take on North Macedonia before a potential final against Portugal or Turkey.Could Mario Balotelli return to the Premier League? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionMancini said of the forward following this recent to the side: "We are curious to see him again after a little time."He must not promise me anything, as I must not promise him anything.

Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco and just in time to celebrate Prince Albert’s 64th birthday.

Manchester United will consider demolishing Old Trafford so that they can build a new mega-stadium on the site of their 112-year home.The remarkable plot stems from the Red Devils planning a major revamp of the Theatre of Dreams, which would see the capacity increased to over 80,000 spectators.There are several proposals being considered to modernise the stadium but the Daily Mail report that the flattening of Man United's famous ground is a real possibility.Bulldozing one of England's most historic football arenas would undoubtedly cause major controversy.But the United hierarchy are under pressure to modernise Old Trafford following the upgraded arenas at Tottenham and Arsenal in recent years. Though the plan to demolish the UK's largest football stadium is just one of three potential options under scrutiny and the other two are far less drastic.The report claims that another idea is to increase the south stand up and over the railway line that runs behind it.A similar proposal had been discussed in previous years but was ruled out as moving the adjoining railway was deemed too problematic.Yet current building technology would enable the railway line to be bypassed.HAVE YOUR SAY! Should Old Trafford be flattened for a new mega-stadium? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Boris Johnson has slammed Chelsea fans for an 'inappropriate' chant after the UK government seized the assets of Roman Abramovich.The Prime Minister has imposed strict sanctions on Abramovich, 55, as part of a nationwide crackdown on high-ranking Russian oligarchs.The Blues owner has had his assets seized - including Chelsea Football Club - but that hasn't stopped supporters from chanting his name in the stands. Chelsea fans were heard in chorus' of "Roman Abramovich" at Norwich during midweek and there were banners in support of their owner at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.But now Johnson has blasted fans who chose to show support for the Russian oligarch amid his country's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.His Spokesperson said via Sky Sports: "We recognise the strength of feeling around people's clubs but that does not excuse behaviour which is completely inappropriate at this time.

home in Seattle, Washington in 2006. The property, which had been reported as the inspiration for Disney’s film Up, still stands proudly among the five-storey complex which surrounds it.

“murder hornets” from invading the UK and wreaking havoc. The stimulating odours produced by a hornet queen can be used as bait to trap and track the invasive insects, say scientists.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent“The Bachelor” is always full of drama. But according to its new host, this truly will be the most dramatic season finale ever — so dramatic that even the Bachelor, himself, doesn’t know how his journey ends.“As I sit here talking to you, I still cannot believe that I don’t know how it ends,” host Jesse Palmer tells Variety, about the finale, which airs live Monday and Tuesday night.The finale shot last November in Iceland.

Diane Kruger is looking back at one of the more uncomfortable moments in her career.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWarner Bros. Television Group and HBO have sealed a new first-look deal with producer Stephanie Allain (“Dear White People”) and her Homegrown Pictures banner.

NBC‘s hit drama New Amsterdam, starring Ryan Eggold, is going to be ending after season 5.

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin step out together for the 2022 Lo Maximo Awards and Fundraising Gala held at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE over the weekend in Los Angeles.

EXCLUSIVE: The directing team of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) will direct The People Upstairs, a film that will be financed by FilmNation. Rashida Jones & Will McCormack wrote the script. David Permut will produce with FilmNation. Production is planned for later this year.

Emmy-nominated producer Stephanie Allain has signed a new first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television Group and HBO. The new agreement continues Allain’s relationship with the Studio, where she and her Homegrown Pictures production company has been under a first-look pact since February 2020. Allain and her Homegrown Pictures team, including Director of Development Gabrielle Ebron, will develop original scripted programming to be produced by Warner Bros. Television for HBO and HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and broadcast.

Kim Kardashian has entered the chat! On Monday, the alum replied to ex-husband Kanye “Ye” West’s latest Instagram post.The 44-year-old rapper posted a photo of what he said was their 8-year-old daughter, North’s, backpack, which has a pin of him, Kim and an alien. “This was on my daughter's backpack when I was 'allowed' to see her last week,” he wrote. “This is why I go so hard for my family I am wired to protect my family at all cost As the priest of my home Don’t worry Northy God is still alive.” Kim, 41, took to the comments to ask her ex to change his tune.

EastEnders ' Kacey, 52, was snapped on the set of her latest project, The Mallorca Files, looking worlds away from Mo Mitchell with a fresh tan and short blonde hair a la Gillian Anderson. Snapped with co-star Tim Whitnall, the pair were all smiles in the snap shared on Twitter.And Kacey responded to the post, laughing: "Look at that fake tan! Not sure it suits a Scottish/scandi like me.

EASTENDERS' Kacey Ainsworth looked miles away from Little Mo as she showed off her blonde hairdo for new BBC drama. The actress, 52, looked completely unrecognisable with short blonde hair on the set of The Mallorca Files.

Kacey Ainsworth made fans do a double take after snaps of her for a new acting role emerged.