Inside EastEnders’ demise as ex-star Derek Martin says the soap is ‘irrelevant’ and ‘miserable’

Stephen Amell is firing back.

Stacks Property Search in the Cotswolds points out. “It is about local knowledge and access to the right off-market properties.

– suddenly we’re all stars in our own version of a reality show and our concept of projected reality Vs actual lived experience changes forever.As the pandemic took hold in March last year, and our worlds grew smaller, with the majority of us confined to the four walls of our flats and houses, capacity for that sought-after ‘authentic’ lived experience shrank. Our homes, and everything in them, became the centre of our universe and the need to optimise them became apparent.

Kelly ­Hoppen. Her name is synonymous with a luxurious, polished style and her signature neutral palette is a look that brings to mind London townhouses and sleek city penthouse apartments, rather than disused agricultural buildings.Yet, when she and her partner bought this particular barn in the Cotswolds just over two years ago, which was at the time a derelict empty shell in need of renovation, its raw state inspired something of a decorative departure.That’s not to say she suddenly developed a penchant for strong colour and maximalist pattern; far from it.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) held its ninth annual awards ceremony Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.“Coming 2 America” dominated the night, taking home the awards for best contemporary make-up and hairstyling, in a surprise win, beating out Oscar frontrunners like “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci” for best special make-up effects.On the TV front, “American Horror Stories,” “Dancing With the Stars” “Emily in Paris,” “Pose,” “Genius: Aretha,” “Legendary,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Star Trek: Discovery” all took home awards.“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won in the daytime television category for both make-up and hair. Children/teen program honors went to “Danger Force” for both make-up and hair categories.

A post shared by What Katie (Glass) Did Next (@katieelectricg)I buy a baby blue for the hallways, palatable in small doses, which – when it’s covered every wall – morphs into the putrid colour of a doll with pneumonia. “Like sickly babies screaming,” Martin considers, inspecting it.

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore are hitting the red carpet!

Weather forecasters predict more wind and freezing temperatures after Storm Eunice chaos as further warnings are put in place.The Met Office have issued further weather warnings following the worst gale force winds in 32 years.On Friday, the country was battered by winds after a "rare" red alert was issued which indicated a "significant danger to life."Thousands of homes have been left without power and a new yellow weather warning has been announced across the UK by the Met Office.The yellow warning for wind will be in place in England and Wales from midday on Sunday until 3pm on Monday.The north-west of England also has a yellow warning in place for rain from midnight to 6pm on Sunday, February 20.The weather will remain unsettled with rain moving in across the county and the temperature dramatically dropping later in the week.Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge told the Guardian, people should expect “wet and windy weather” to continue.He said: “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down.“There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well."He added: “There’s also a fair bit of snow, and the rain is going to melt it.

Kate Middleton has been left embarrassed after making a sweet mum gesture for Prince George which ended in disaster.The Duchess of Cambridge definitely has a creative side after photographing her family and drawing artwork in the order of service for her sister Pippa's wedding.Recently, Kate revealed she picked up a new hobby to create a special present for her eight-year-old son.However, the present turned into a disaster after it didn't quite go to plan as the 40-year-old admitted she was "really bad" at the skill.In 2013, when she was pregnant with George she revealed she was trying out knitting.Kate told a group of royal fans while visiting Glasgow: "I've been trying to knit and I'm really bad. I should be asking for tips!," reports Hello!In 2020, Kate visited an organisation that supports grandparents in Bradford where she met with some grandmothers who were showing off their crocheting skills.The mum-of-three confessed that her attempts to knit George a jumper had completely failed.She said: "I tried knitting when I first had George.

Denise Van Outen's ex-fiancé Eddie Boxshall has revealed he lost over a stone in weight through "stress" after their breakup.Eddie also claimed he has struggled with "anxiety" and hasn't been able to sleep properly since splitting with Denise, 47.The TV star dumped Eddie last month after being together for seven years and finding out he had been having phone sex and dates with other women.Posing for a mirror selfie in the gym, Eddie told fans: “I’m just back into my training as I lost over a stone in weight due to stress and anxiety over the last four months."He added: "Exercise helps my mental health as well."After moving out of the Celebrity Gogglebox stars home Eddie claimed he's been feeling "sluggish and crap."He said: “I never got much sleep last night as brain was working overtime with life in general.""Felt sluggish and crap this morning, but told myself to get up and at ’em."Since the breakup, trade worker Eddie previously took to Instagram sharing a note which appeared to hit out at Denise.The statement read: "I'd rather be alone than be with someone who makes me feel lonely."Singer Denise admitted last year that she didn't "give enough" to their relationship.Speaking on the podcast Before We Say I Do, she said: "I'm very aware of me putting us in ­situations where I'm not giving enough."I'm not as affectionate as I should be and I feel like I've lost my way a little bit within the relationship."She added: "It's a good relationship but I think it could be better if we take the time to discuss what is ­bothering us about each other so we can move forward." Stay up to date with the latest news in Showbiz and follow your favourite celebrities by signing up for our newsletter by clicking here .

EastEnders fans have begged BBC writers to set up Stacey Slater and Martin Fowler as romance rumours swirl around the pair in the town square.During Monday’s instalment of the popular BBC One soap, the brunette beauty and her former boyfriend were at each other’s throats as she struggled to keep her hands onto her part-time job.Yet, it appeared as though her former flame was hell bent on keeping her out of trouble as she took matters into her own hands throughout the town.But things soon took a dramatic turn for the worst after the ex-convict ran straight into the road while a ran drove full speed towards her.Luckily, Martin managed to pull her away from the clutches of death as he leaped in front of her and pushed her out of the road.As the pair recovered on a bench outside the Queen Vic, the dynamic duo couldn't help but reminisce over the good times they shared together all those years ago.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can

DANNIELLA Westbrook has threatened to sue the BBC after her EastEnders character Sam Mitchell is recast. The 48-year-old played the daughter of Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell in 1990 when she was just 17.

EastEnders, when they discover that Dana is pregnant.Dana had previously rushed off to be sick, and after calling in ill to work, Peter Beale overheard her telling Mila and Kioni that she was expecting.How will Peter and Bobby Beale react? Viewers will have to wait and see.EastEnders has been known for a dramatic storyline or two throughout the years, but the soap is also known for its shocking pregnancy plot twists too.Daily Star takes a look at some of EastEnder's most shocking pregnancy storylines - from Sonia Fowler's unexpected labour to Cindy Beale's affair.Sonia Fowler's teenage pregnancy storyline is one of EastEnders most memorable moments.After having a one night stand with Martin, the couple agreed not to talk about it, but nine months later, Sonia went into labour on Dot Cotton's sofa - unaware that she had been pregnant in the first place.With the help of Big Mo, Sonia gave birth to baby Chloe, who was briefly adopted and renamed Bex, before they were reunited with each other.In recent years, Bex has been played by actress Jasmine Armfield in the soap, with Bex becoming the centre of a huge storylines, including a drug addiction and a bullying storyline.The character last appeared in the soap in 2020 after she decided to go travelling, with Sonia telling the family that she wouldn't be home for Christmas due to staying with her new boyfriend.Cindy Beale arrived on Albert Square in 1988 and after starting a romance with Queen Vic barman Simon Wicks, she ended their relationship. Despite Simon wanting her back, she was fed up with his womanising ways and instead, went on to marry businessman Ian Beale.

Jaclyn Smith knows she looks good – but the star does have a secret behind those heavenly features. The "Charlie’s Angels" alum went viral in December when she posted a photo of herself embracing her son Gaston Richmond. Many of her followers pointed out how the 76-year-old looked younger than the 39-year-old.

After six decades in showbusiness, Jaclyn Smith, 76, knows what it takes to get a great photo. While the Charlie’s Angel’s beauty has appeared in no shortage of good snaps, she explained how she ended up with her most recent viral post in a new interview with Page Six, published Jan. 26. Fans went wild in Dec. 2021 when Jaclyn shared a glowing photo of herself with her son Gaston Richmond, 39, where she looked more like his sister than his mom.

He shared that in real life, people sit around talking about “silly things” and the show needs to do more to mimic real life.The star said: “You used to have Charlie, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) and Jim Branning (John Bardon) sitting at the allotments with a few beers, just talking about silly things.“That's what happens in real life. You need that on EastEnders.”Derek’s character used to belong to the Slater family before he was killed off and he has expressed disappointment that the family has nearly been written out of the show.The Slater family starred popular characters like Little Mo, Big Mo and Zoe.Only two characters of the Slater family now remain and Derek said the show has therefore lost a key part of its original identity.He said EastEnders has lost out to Coronation Street, which still has “strong families".He commented: “Coronation Street still has strong families but EastEnders seems to have lost that.

EastEnders fans were left emotional and fighting back tears as iconic soap matriarch Peggy Mitchell, who was played by the lateDame Barbara Windsor, made a special appearance on the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on last night’s EastEnders (Tuesday 25 January), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was facing a big dilemma.The soap legend had to choose between becoming an informant for the police and spending the rest of his life behind bars.Taking a seat in the middle of Walford’s Albert Square to contemplate what he should do, Phil began looking into the distance at the home he once shared with his late mum Peggy - The Queen Vic.

EastEnders fans were left feeling emotional last night after a late star made a 'return'.

Hollywood actress Pauline Chalamet is 30 years old today (January 25).The King of Staten Island actress was born on January 25, 1992 and as her surname would suggest, she is part of a huge acting family that includes Dune star and heartthrob Timothee Chalamet.The acting siblings are two of Hollywood's fastest rising stars, and they have regularly been seen out and about at events together.They're not the only famous actors to be related though, with generations of stars following in the footsteps of their famous parents or siblings and becoming stars of their own.To celebrate Pauline Chalamet's birthday, Daily Star takes a look at the famous siblings and other actors who are related.Academy Award winning actor Gary Oldman is not only one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but he is also the brother of another legend - EastEnders actress Laila Morse.While Gary rose to fame starring in films including Bram Stoker's Dracula, Immortal Beloved, Sid & Nancy and Harry Potter as Sirius Black, Laila made a name for herself as Big Mo in the BBC soap.Laila has also starred in films herself including Love, Honour and Obey and Great Expectations, but credits her brother as helping her land her first acting role in 1997's Nil By Mouth.She told Loose Women: "My big brother wrote and directed Nil by Mouth. He just wanted something raw."He was with a friend and he just said, 'she could do that'.

EastEnders relationship is set to come to an end this week, as Albert Square residents Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell call it quits.Both Kat and Phil have been through ups and downs in their relationships throughout the years, including affairs, births and now, Phil's impending prison sentence.Since arriving on the square in 2000, Kat has also had relationships with a number of residents, including her memorable coupling with Shane Richie's lovable Alfie Moon.Actress Jessie Wallace's life has been just as wild off-set as it has on screen too, including multiple relationships, a suspension from the soap and wowing fans with a childhood throwback snap.Born in Enfield, London on September 25, 1971, Jessie Wallace landed her first TV role as PC Lace in popular ITV series The Bill.From there, she won her best known role as the outspoken Kat Slater in EastEnders in 2000, famous for storylines including her on-off relationship with Alfie Moon and the "you ain't my mother" scene, where she revealed she was actually her so-called sister's mother.Aside from playing Kat Slater, Jessie Wallace has also appeared in various TV programmes throughout her career including Wild At Heart as Amy Kriel, A Class Apart as Candy Jerome and The Dinner Party as Jackie.She even had a rival soap role in ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Pat Phoenix in the TV film The Road to Coronation Street.In 2020, Jessie Wallace was suspended from EastEnders for two months after an incident on set, where it was reported that the star had been drunk while filming.A source told Daily Star on Sunday: "Scriptwriters are currently coming up with a storyline to explain Kat’s temporary exit from Walford."They added: "Bosses were left with no choice but to discipline

EASTENDERS fans in the US have been left hanging after the BBC pulled 13 years’ worth of episodes. Albert Square lovers in the States are watching shows from 2009 — a time lag built up because they are screened only once a week rather than four times a week in the UK.