EastEnders stars including Jaz Deol and Clair Norris look unrecognisable as they celebrate Milly Zero’s birthday in East London

EastEnders actress Danielle Harold has opened up for the first time since rumours surfaced that she would be axed from the BBC soap.The soap star, who is best known for playing Lola Pearce, has been a pivotal member of the show's cast for around 11 years. However, it appears her time on Albert Square could come to an end according to reports, which have suggested she is part of a big shake up which could see several beloved characters meet their end. One insider told The Sun that her character would be written out of the soap "with no option to return" – which suggests Lola may be killed off.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've worked out the explosive exit storyline for Mick Carter, claiming the pub landlord will depart the show on Christmas dayViewers of the BBC One soap have seen evil Janine Butcher frame Linda Carter for a horrific car accident which saw her induced into a coma.Linda now faces brain damage and could lose custody of her children given that police believe she was drinking while driving.As Linda gets set to wake up from her coma, fans predict she will fake amnesia in a bid to torment Janine and plot the ultimate revenge on herFans believe Linda will “get her own back on Janine in the end” and the truth will be exposed on Christmas Day and rip the Carter family apart, leading to Mick Carter’s departure.One viewer wrote: “I can see all of this blowing up on Xmas day. Linda feigning amnesia - come Xmas day the whole secret blows up rips the Carter's apart and then that's how Mick might choose to leave the Square in the end.”Another wrote: “The clock is ticking for Janine now.

An EastEnders fan believes they have worked out this year’s Christmas storyline and how Danny Dyer may exit the BBC One soap.Taking to Twitter, soap fan Ryan predicted that Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) will fake having amnesia when she wakes up from her coma and will pretend that she doesn’t remember Janine Butcher’s (played by Charlie Brooks) involvement in the car crash that led to her being in hospital. But he thinks Linda will “get her own back on Janine in the end” and everything will be exposed on Christmas Day and rip the Carter family apart, leading to Mick Carter’s (played by Danny Dyer) departure.

EastEnders actress Milly Zero has teased there are some big reveals on the horizon for the BBC soap.The 23-year-old, who plays Dotty Cotton, has confirmed there are more secrets to be discovered regarding her character.Last year things came to blows between Dotty and her mum after she learnt that the infamous character Nasty Nick wasn't her dad, it was in fact Tom Cotton, known as Rocky on the show.Although it looks as though not all is as it seems for the young character.Speaking to Metro on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards, the star hinted that it's not clear if Tom Cotton played by Brian Conley, is really her real dad.Teasing that the shocking discovery isn't completely over, Milly said: "Is Rocky her dad? There’s quite a lot to come out in the next few months."She also spoke about troubled Dotty Cotton's relationship with Vinny Panesar who she's been dating for a few months.Milly continued: "I guess it’s that we don’t know about Dotty and Vinny – like, are Dotty’s feelings for Vinny mutual?"The 23-year-old actress also touched on the five characters that are being written out of the BBC One soap.It comes as new boss Chris Clenshaw is making some major cast changes.Milly said it was sad that people are leaving the show but was supportive of her co-stars.She said: "Obviously it’s sad, we’re all such a close cast it will be a sad loss, but I know they’ll all go on to do amazing things."They’ll be missed for sure."Next to Milly, Bernie Taylor who is played by Clair Norris in the soap told the publication: "Unfortunately that’s just a part of soap world.

EastEnders actress wrote as she posted a photo of her attending the British Soap Awards. She wore a floral midi dress with sheer white sleeves and accessorised the look with a mint green bag and strappy off-white sandals. Fans couldn't get over how stunning she looked as one wrote "you need no lessons queenie" and another said "honestly in love with you".

EastEnders - but will she go through with it?After the devastating car crash that left Linda Carter fighting for her life in hospital, Janine is wracked with guilt - and panics after she enters Linda's room to find that she is awake.Will Linda reveal that Janine was behind the crash? Or will Janine leave the square for good before the truth comes to light?Since joining EastEnders, Janine Butcher has been at the centre of some of the soap's biggest storylines - from marriage to murder, to her surprise return to Walford, which delighted fans of the programme.Actress Charlie Brooks has also become a soap fan favourite, and here, Daily Star takes a look at some of Charlie's hottest snaps ever.Charlie Brooks looked worlds away from her Albert Square counterpart, as she donned a sexy Santa outfit for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special in 2011.The star took to the dance floor in a retro inspired red and white a-line gown, complete with sweetheart neckline that was cinched at the waist.Finished with white feathers for an extra dash of glamour, the flirty and festive gown was a hit on the dancefloor and also with viewers.The EastEnders star turned up the heat in a stunning orange gown at the National Television Awards 2003.The busty number again featured a sweetheart neckline, and turned up the heat with a racy thigh high split at the side - showing off the actress' toned legs.Finished with Charlie's long blonde locks flowing past her shoulders, she looked radiant as she posed for photographs on the red carpet.Charlie Brooks is no stranger to turning heads on the red carpet, especially with her sultry pink number at the British Soap Awards 2004.The floor length gown featured a racy plunging neckline that showed off the

EastEnders star Danielle Harold topped up her tan as she enjoyed a holiday following last week’s British Soap Awards.The 30 year old, who’s best known for playing Lola Pearce in the BBC soap, has been updating fans on her time in the sun following the news that her character is to be axed from the show after 11 years. Danielle was reportedly left "in pieces" over the shock axe, but has put on a brave face as she pouted at the camera in a black bikini as she took a selfie in front of a picturesque pool. In another, the star could be seen dangling her legs into the water as she enjoyed a frothy drink with a slice of lime on top.

EASTENDERS actress Danielle Harold gave fans a look inside her sun-soaked holiday after jetting off following the Soap Awards. The soap star posed in a bikini on Instagram just days after The Sun revealed her character Lola will be killed off later this year.

EastEnders – has spoken out after five actors are to be axed from EastEnders causing a major shake-up. It has been revealed that Danielle Harold who play Lola Piece will be the first to go, along with Stuart Highway actor Ricky Champ, Barbara Smith (Dana Monroe) and Dayle Hudson (Peter Beale), and Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox.The news has left many EastEnders fans devastated but Natalie Cassidy has just said exits are a part of the business.She told Metro.co.uk on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards: "It’s soap.

EastEnders' Lacey Turner looked absolutely beautiful in a recent photo with her younger sister Lily. Not the only star in her family, Lacy's sister has also appeared on Albert Square. Back in 2011, Lily, 22, played the role of Shenice Quinn, who was Kat Slater's friend's daughter.

Ricky Champ, Barbara Smith (Dana Monroe) and Dayle Hudson (Peter Beale), and Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox. EastEnders' actors will soon bid farewell to their colleagues and leave the Elstree Studios set for one final time in the coming months. Since the news broke out, which has left many fans of the soap devastated, Natalie, 39, has shared that the exits are all part of the nature of the business.

Coronation Street favourite Sally Carman looked a far cry from her mechanic character Abi Franklin as she struck a pose on the red carpet at The British Soap Awards. Sally, who is currently at the centre of the drama in Weatherfield in her fight for custody of her baby boy Alfie, swapped Abi's overalls for a glitzy black jumpsuit for the awards in London.

Soap stars partied late into the night on Saturday 11 June following the 2022 British Soap Awards. Many of the awards show attendees carried on the event at the awards after-party at Hackney Town Hall, with many of the nation’s favourite soap stars snapped either celebrating their wins or commiserating their losses following the ceremony.

THEY grace our telly screens every night of the week, but last night the soap stars took a break to walk the red carpet. Looking a million miles away from their characters the actors pulled out all the stops as the British Soap Awards returned for the first time in two years.

EASTENDER Shona McGarty last night gave a cheeky nod to her growing closeness to co-star Max Bowden, smiling: “Who doesn’t love a kebab?” Shona, 30, and Max, 27, were recently snapped holding hands outside a doner and shish takeaway van and are spending lots of time together, say pals. Beaming Shona, who plays Whitney Dean against Max’s Ben Mitchell, told us: “He’s an incredible actor, such a great actor.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman and EastEnders actress Danielle Harold were involved in a major wardrobe blunder at the British Soap Awards.The actresses, who play Abi Webster and Lola Pearce respectively, were dropping jaws left and right as they appeared on the red carpet - but in the exact same jumpsuit.The statement piece was constructed entirely of sheer black lace, featuring transparent sections which bared plenty of soap star flesh despite falling to the floor with sleeves reaching the wrists.The stunning ensemble featured square shoulder pads and flared trouser legs, and both actresses matched it up with a pair of strappy heeled sandals.Setting her aside from Sally, however, Danielle added a chunky black belt to the centre of her outfit with laces in the centre, switching things up with a black leather clutch bag and mint green manicure.The Lola star let her white blonde curls fall down past her shoulders as she smouldered for the camera with a bold make-up look, featuring a burgundy lip and dark eyeliner.Sally, meanwhile, wore her cropped blonde hair loose to frame her face, opting for a bright red lip and hot pink nails as she beamed at the camera - looking nothing like her character Abi.She is currently up for the Best Leading Performer category at the Soap Awards 2022, embroiled in a huge storyline as Abi battles for custody of her son Alfie after Imran Habeeb’s death. And Danielle, meanwhile, was putting on a brave face after reports emerged that her character had been axed in a major EastEnders shake-up.

EastEnders star Clair Norris joined her soap colleagues as she took to the British Soap Awards on Saturday.The actress, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in Albert Square, looked world’s away from her on screen character as she stepped out for the do. Clair looked stunning in a white dress that flowed to her calves and came in an elegant floral print.

EastEnders fans must prepare to say goodbye to five more iconic characters as the BBC soap goes ahead with a mass cull.Five actors - including Ricky Champ, who has played Stuart Highway since 2009 - will reportedly be filming their final scenes in the coming months.The shake-up comes amid Stuart’s breast cancer storyline, which has also seen him battle post-natal depression as he struggles to bond with baby Roland.Ricky will film his final scenes later this year, Metro has reported.He isn’t the only one preparing to bid adieu to Walford, as Dana Monroe star Barbara Smith and Peter Beale actor Dayle Hudson will also be leaving - after a dramatic storyline which sees them share a kiss.And Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox, will also be exiting the programme in the new few months.Danielle Harold completes the mass exodus after she was recently announced as leaving, with her character Lola Pearce killed off in a major soap twist.A source told MailOnline: “Whenever a new boss comes in there's always going to be big changes and it's no different with Chris.“He's been working hard behind the scenes since January and is really planning to shake things up which means saying goodbye to some characters.”They added: “It's nothing personal to any of the cast going, it's simply a creative decision – for big storylines to happen you have to say goodbye people, that's the nature of soap.” The soap insider added that some “really big” storylines are set to air on EastEnders this summer, with new boss Chris Clenshaw keen to bring the show “back to its roots”.

EastEnders fans couldn’t help but comment on popular character Sharon Watts' youthful look with some claiming the actress, Letitia Dean, looks “20 years old”. Letitia, 54, joined the cast of the hit BBC soap when it started in 1985 and after her latest return to the Square following her character’s holiday to Australia, fans can’t get over her youthful look. Sharon returned to Albert Square with a bronzed tan, long blonde hair and flawless make up causing fans to gush over her incredible look.

EastEnders fans are convinced Lola Pearce will be murdered in upcoming scenes.It was reported earlier this week that Danielle Harold will be killed off in a huge storyline for the BBC One soap.A source told The Sun that the actress was left "teary" after being told the news about her departure.They said: "She was not expecting the chop because her character has been a firm favourite with viewers.

Any EastEnders fan worth their salt is unable to hear the name "Ricky" without thinking of Patsy Palmer’s character Bianca Jackson hollering it halfway across Albert Square at the top of her voice. So fans of the much-loved character, played by Sid Owen, went into a state of extreme excitement last night, when the evil and conniving Janine Butcher made a call to her big brother Ricky and left him a voicemail, asking her to lend her money to get her out of a jam.