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EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison found herself in hospital after 24 painful hours at A&E. She shared the details of her conditon on social media, describing the ordeal as 'complete agony'

EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison, who famously portrayed Heather Trott, has secured a role in the critically acclaimed sitcom Mandy. Filming has begun for the new series, which sees the lead character navigate through a series of humorous misadventures while evading her benefits officer.

Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, who played Heather Trott for five years, revealed she was brought to tears in a food bank.The star joined Dermot O’Leary and Cat Deeley on This Morning so far where she opened up about having to turn to her local food bank earlier this year. Cheryl joined the BBC soap in 2007, and remained in the show until her character was axed in 2012. Cheryl revealed: “My life sort of paralleled her a little bit in some things, including things like going to the food bank, that’s the sort of thing that Heather would have done, I’m sure.

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison had to use a food bank after being treated for womb cancer, she has revealed.The actress, best known for her role as Heather Trott on the BBC One soap from 2007 until 2012, as well as appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and The IT Crowd, was diagnosed in 2015 and publicly shared her condition in April 2024. Speaking to OK! Magazine earlier this year, the soap star revealed she underwent a hysterectomy and experienced early onset menopause due to the treatment before receiving the all-clear. She also told the Sunday Mirror about having to pause her acting career for treatment, leading to financial difficulties and mental health issues.

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has bagged herself a new job shortly after it was revealed she had been selling her old scripts for cash. Just days ago, Cheryl revealed exclusively to OK! that she had been selling scripts from the BBC One soap and other merchandise to "put a roof over [her] head" after being "overlooked" for acting roles. However Cheryl’s luck has turned and on social media, she has shared the exciting news that she will be appearing in pantomime this December.

A true soap icon has reached out to Oasis following their surprise reunion. Noel and Liam Gallagher delighted fans after revealing a 2025 tour across the UK, following a 16-year hiatus.The siblings, who have been embroiled in a better feud for more than a decade, will take to stage once again next July and August at venues in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.

The character of Heather Trott became a firm favourite in EastEnders with her trademark headbands and love of karaoke and George Michael. So fans were heartbroken when, after appearing in more than 380 episodes, the character met a sticky end - murdered by Ben Mitchell who hit her over the head with a photo frame in a row over money. Now Cheryl Fergison, who played Heather for half a decade - and whose comic timing helped bring light relief to the soap storylines - has revealed the perfect plot twist to see her return to Albert Square from beyond the grave.

For anyone who has been through cancer the end of treatment is often a time to celebrate. But for former EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison it signalled only the start of a second nightmare involving years of self harm. Having been diagnosed with cancer of the womb in 2015 and subsequently undergoing a hysterectomy and five week course of radiotherapy she continued to wrongly believe that cancer cells remained in her body.That psychological stress led her to start to start to hurt herself.

In TV soap-land, storylines about love against the odds with couples facing hurdle after hurdle in order to achieve a happy ever after are a common feature. But for Cheryl Fergison, who played loveable Heather Trott in EastEnders for half a decade, it is very much fact rather than fiction. Her marriage to 38-year-old Moroccan born Yassine Al-Jermoni attracted hostility, abuse and enormous attention with naysayers casting doubt on whether their 21-year age difference would work.

As soap favourite Heather Trott actress Cheryl Fergison was part of the Albert Square family, forming strong bonds with a number of her co-stars. But it was the late and much loved Barbara Windsor to whom she will forever be particularly grateful after the actress helped keep her financially afloat. Battling Stage 2 cancer of the womb Cheryl had confided in Barbara and her husband Scott - and they immediately dipped into their own coffers to ease her worries.

Strolling through bluebell strewn gardens in the spring sunshine Cheryl Fergison looks the very picture of happiness and health. But the former EastEnders actress has been fighting a secret battle against cancer - the story of which she only now feels ready to share. “It was a horrendous time,” the 58-year-old former soap favourite reveals to OK! “There were some dark moments, especially at night, when I thought: ‘am I going to die?’ Am I going to leave my husband without a wife, my son without a mum? “But the time is right to talk about it all now.

EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison has given fans an update after revealing she was in hospital after a scary dash to A&E.The actress, who played Heather Trott on the BBC soap, said on Instagram that she had been in "complete agony" and had to seek medical help over the bank holiday weekend. Now she's given more details.

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison was rushed to hospital after being "in complete agony".The actress, who played Heather Trott on the hit BBC soap, took to Instagram to share details of her trip to A&E over the Easter weekend. She explained in a video: "I’ve just spent the last 24 hours in A&E. I’ve seen things in the last 24 hours that I cannot unsee.

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has 'walked away' from a theatre job before the show even opened. Cheryl, 58, was due to begin starring in Mum’s The Word, a comedy show about “navigating motherhood”, on 6 October.The soap star, who recently wowed fans with her impressive weight loss, was set to be joined on stage by fellow TV stars Poppy Tierney and Sarita Plowman.The show is still scheduled to open in Brighton before embarking on tour around the UK - but it’s now being reported that plans have been thrown into “chaos.” A source, speaking to The Mirror, has said that Cheryl has pulled out at the last minute after suffering a “full-on breakdown.” “Out of nowhere she had a massive breakdown and quit the show,” the source said, adding that the star had “seemed fine” earlier that day.The insider added that the producers are “so worried for Cheryl” and are “doing their best to support her”, but that they’re conscious that the “show must go on.” “It’s been a mad scramble to find a high-profile replacement at such short notice.The replacement has got some pretty big shoes to fill, all in under two weeks,” they said.

Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has been showered in heaps of praise from her online followers after sharing a glowing photo of herself on Instagram.The ex-soap star, 58 - who previously played fan-favourite Heather Trott on the the much-loved London soap - took to social media on Tuesday to show off the results of her dramatic weight loss. Sharing a snap of herself during a scenic hike through the countryside, Cheryl looked undeniably radiant, showing off her brand new physique in a simple grey t-shirt and rolled up denim jeans.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has gone public with his new relationship, posing happily with boyfriend Matthew Martin on a date night to the theatre.The couple beamed as they posed together ahead of the Heathers The Musical press night at The Palace Theatre in Manchester on Tuesday. Rob going official with modelling agent Matthew comes just weeks after his ex and co-star Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew in Corrie, was pictured with his own new partner.

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It's been a while since we last saw Heather Trott in Albert Square. Cheryl, the best friend of Shirley Carter in EastEnders, was known for her romance with Minty Peterson and for having a baby with Darren Miller. Not to mention her love of headbands...

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has found love again with a handsome policeman after splitting from his former co-star.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been snapped with his new 'fella' after enjoying a night out with his co-stars. The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, enjoyed seeing Lionel Ritchie on stage at Lytham Festival with a number of his castmates.

Coronation Street actor Daniel Brocklebank appears to have found love again.The actor who plays Billy Mayhew on the cobbles is dating police officer and musician Jordan Coulthard. Daniel, 43, has been pictured with his new partner at the Lytham Festival alongside a number of soap stars. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison shared a selfie of the trio on Instagram.