EastEnders legend John Altman unrecognisable seven years after being killed off as Nick Cotton

EASTENDERS fans are in shock after ANOTHER legend made a shock return tonight. The BBC soap stunned viewers when actor Adam Woodyatt secretly reprised his role as Ian Beale in last night’s episode.

EMILY Atack posed in an eye-popping top on a shoot following the last ever Celebrity Juice. The comedian and TV presenter showed fans her shoulderless top on her latest photoshoot. Emily, 32, looked sensational in the outfit which featured a black and white design.

I'M A Celebrity star Owen Warner revealed his shock weight gain after leaving the jungle just one week ago. The Hollyoaks star, 23,  who struggled with the meagre rations in camp, said he's been eating non-stop since the show.

MAYA Jama struggles to stop her mini dress from riding up as she wobbles in a hilarious challenge on Celebrity Juice. The new Love Island presenter, 28, lies down on a vibration plate in thigh high boots as host Keith Lemon screams at her "go on, take it!" She was challenged to describe the word pussycat to her teammates while being jiggled about, and shouts: "It's a little fluffy thing and it meows!" Someone answers "kitten" before Laura Whitmore suggests "pussy!" and Maya answers: "And then the next one".

BEN Shephard has reacted to claims that MP Matt Hancock will host Good Morning Britain after quitting politics. The regular host broke his silence as odds of the former health secretary being in the hot seat hit 2/1, according to William Hill.

LITTLE Britain fans have gone wild as Matt Lucas and David Walliams reunited following the pair quitting their TV shows. The comedians, who starred together in the Little Britain and Come Fly With Me series, have reunited. It comes following Matt Lucas announcing earlier this week that he has quit The Great British Bake Off.

Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist."I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together."Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet.

EMILY Atack thinks she was banned from ever hosting This Morning again after a "traumatic" live experience. With Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield away on their Easter break, John Barrowman and Emily filled in for them on the ITV daytime show back in 2019. But despite it being their first time doing the show, the pair didn't get the easiest ride.

LOVE Island star Amber Gill has sparked romance rumours with footballer Jen Beattie after coming out as bisexual. The reality star, 25, has been spotted leaving flirty emoji icons on Arsenal player Jen's social media.

EASTENDERS' original Dotty Cotton star Molly Conlinis all grown up after leaving Albert Square in 2010. The talented child actress played the sinister schoolgirl for two years from 2008. Over a decade later she boasts 25k followers on Instagram and loves sharing snaps from her glam life.

FANS of Coronation Street have been left convinced one character is on their way back to the cobbles with a baby in tow. Viewers of the ITV soap opera have been left utterly certain that Alina Pop is on her way back to Weatherfield - with a huge surprise for ex Tyrone Dobbs.

SHE became a household name over a decade ago but these days Krista Hyatt looks very different. The actress, now 23, first found fame after making it all the way to the Britain's Got Talent final in 2008, before landing a role in the hit film Nativity! Then aged nine, Krista was part of a duo called the Cheeky Monkeys and danced alongside her best pal Charlie Dixon.

ONLY Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason has told of his regret at drifting apart from co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst. The pair played brothers Del Boy and Rodney in the classic BBC sitcom. But Sir David, 82, revealed his old pal Lyndhurst, 61, whose teen son died two years ago, has rarely been in touch recently.

A PLACE In The Sun viewers were shocked by a pair of hard-bargaining house hunters last night. Many claimed Samar and Pardeep tested the patience of the show's host Jasmine Harman as they trawled Spain.

PHIL Mitchell returns to Walford just in time for Christmas - but is rocked by death news. The hard-man (portrayed by Steve McFadden) makes his long-awaited return to the BBC soap later this month.

This Morning 12 years ago and left viewers in hysterics when he launched a jibe at hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after Holly shared her opinion on his pasta dish. While speaking to Express.co.uk about his partnership with Berocca, Gino revealed the truth behind the famous quip: "If my grandmother had wheels, she would have been a bike!"Some This Morning fans will remember the scene when Holly critiqued Gino's pasta dish saying that if there was ham in it, it would be "closer to a British carbonara".This upset an Italian Gino, who felt tense, with Phil commenting: "Oh no, I’m glad you’re standing there."Gino, shockingly replied: "If my grandmother had wheels, she would have been a bike.

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has announced she is cancer-free just five months after a diagnosis of breast cancer.

EastEnders' Samantha Womack admitted she is "thankful" to be alive in an emotional admission after learning that she is now completely free of breast cancer.The star, much-loved by fans famous for her portrayal of Veronica 'Ronnie' Mitchell on the BBC One soap, had opened up earlier in the year after receiving the diagnosis.The 50-year-old had initially not noticed any symptoms, but the cancer had been discovered during a routine medical check.She'd previously described the breast cancer treatment - a gruelling course of chemotherapy - as "hardcore" and "toxic".The Eastenders star has admitted she is continually bursting into tears because she feels so thankful to be alive."I know that sounds crazy, but it’s almost like I can see the beauty in everything now – like everything feels special."I keep bursting into tears, because I’m happy," she told OK! magazine.She explained that receiving the shock diagnosis had "shifted my perspective" and that she was now appreciating "everything"- even the smaller things in life she might normally have taken for granted.Recalling the "rollercoaster ride" of her diagnosis, the actress, who has been supported throughout her cancer battle by boyfriend Oliver Farnworth, admitted her blood had run cold when she'd first found out there was a "shadow" on one of her breasts.Sam felt disbelief as she'd had no symptoms whatsoever prior to learning of the cancer.The appointment had been squeezed in between a matinee and an evening show in the star's fast-paced theatre schedule and the last thing she'd been expecting was complications."It was really incredible because I didn't find a lump, I didn't feel unwell," she previously confided to This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip

A FAMOUS television star was unrecognisable as they appeared on This Morning transformed into their pantomime character. Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood will lead the cast as the Wicked Stepmother at Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas - and he looks totally different. Caked in heavy make-up with a wig and dramatic outfit, Craig appeared via video link live from Bristol to celebrate his return to the theatre this month.