ITV cancels next year’s British Soap Awards in shock move with no explanation
ok.co.ukITV has reportedly cancelled the British Soap Awards next year in a surprising move – but the prestigious event is believed to be “set to return” in 2025.
The awards ceremony took place on June 3 this year, where the best and brightest stars of the UK’s favourite soaps were out in force.
It was hosted by TV star Jane McDonald after Phillip Schofield stepped quit ITV, stepping down from his presenting duties following an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.
Phillip had described the British Soap Awards as his “last public commitment” before he quit presenting that, too. Now, an ITV spokesperson has claimed to Metro.co.uk: “The British Soap Awards won’t be on air in 2024 but is set to return in 2025. “The show was fantastically received in 2023, achieving consolidated figures of 2.9 million and doubling its audience year on year, so we look forward to the show’s return.” OK!
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