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Lorraine Stanley looked worlds apart from her on-screen EastEnders character as she dressed to impress for the 2022 Inside Soap Awards. Lorraine’s character Karen Taylor is known for taking much less pride in her appearance, as she’s often seen with her hair tied up on a scruffy bun on top of her head and with little to no makeup. Lorraine pulled out all the stops for the awards however, and wore her gorgeous blonde tresses down and straight.The soap star sported a V-neck midi dress with bold purple, green, yellow and black prints, with the sleeves having delicate bejewelled detailing.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.

EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton's funeral on Wednesday. The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot's final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April. Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.

EastEnders fans praised the BBC One soap on Monday as it made a "touching" tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after she died aged 96 on the 8 September. At the start of the episode before the opening credits in a last-minute scene added, Linda Carter, Denise Fox and Kathy Beale gathered around a picture of the monarch in the famous Old Vic pub, to discuss her "selfless" life of service.The trio discussed milestones including the Queen’s coronation in 1953 and her silver and platinum jubilees, the latter of which was described as "a classy way to say goodbye". In the scene, Linda, played by Kellie Bright, adjusted a picture of the Queen to which Denise (Diane Parish) said: "God bless her, she’s been there our whole lives.

EastEnders have confirmed exactly when Shane Ritchie is set to return to the epic soap to reprise his role as Alfie Moon after four years away from the show.Alfie is set to return to Albert Square to crash ex-wife Kat's wedding to gangster Phil Mitchell. His first appearance will be on Monday 12th September, when he'll show up at Kat's door.Kat will show up to answer in her wedding dress, shocked at who is set to be standing in front of her hours before she weds Phil.READ MORE: EastEnders Gillian Taylforth life - rival soap role, co-star romance and MILF confessionAlfie will reportedly go to extreme lengths to stop Kat from marrying Phil, in a bid to win her back, but will Kat be willing to hear him out?On the other side of the square, Zack convinces Sharon to go for what she wants, which is Phil.

EastEnders. The actor has played Ben on the BBC One soap for several years and welcomes the day that Ben and Callum ( Tony Clay ) get back together. The on-screen couple split during last week's episodes, despite Callum finally finding out about Ben's rape ordeal.

Eastenders legend Gillian Taylforth looked positively glowing as she stepped out with her twin grandchildren for the first time on a family outing this week.The 66 year old appeared ageless as she made an appearance with her baby grandchildren for their first day out with their grandma. Gillian was also joined by her two children Harrison and Jess, as they enjoyed al fresco drinks at an eating establishment. The Eastenders star looked worlds away from her character Kathy Beale on the BBC soap, as she dressed up glamorously for the outing in a black and white printed summer dress.

EastEnders tonight (July 21, 2022), after she tells her family that she is the reason that Jags went to prison.The Panesar children reel at the sudden news and as Suki tries to explain herself and apologise to the family, it might be too late.Kheerat tells Suki that they are done with her and that he can never forgive her in a dramatic turn of events on Albert Square.READ NEXT: EastEnders Gillian Taylforth life - rival soap role, co-star romance and MILF confessionSince joining EastEnders in 2019, the Panesar family has been at the heart of some huge storylines in the soap.Suki actress Balvinder Sopal has also delighted fans away from the square too, in a series of stunning snaps both on and off the red carpet.Before Balvinder rose to fame on huge TV series including EastEnders, she starred in BBC radio soap Silver Street.Playing beautician Simran Kaur, the star posed for a jaw-dropping promo snap wearing a skintight black satin corset, with the busty look highlighting her killer curves.Paired with a pop of pink lipstick, Balvinder posted the throwback snap on her Instagram with the caption: "Oh my days! This is a blast from the past."One year after joining EastEnders, Balvinder debuted a beautiful blue gown at the National Television Awards 2021.The dress framed Balvinder's hourglass figure, with the intricate lace detailing highlighting her tiny waist and killer curves.Paired with an up-do hairstyle, silver clutch bag and matching silver jewellery, Balvinder cemented her status as both a fashion icon and a soap icon during her red carpet appearance.Balvinder certainly knows how to rock a red carpet look or two - with her jaw-dropping looks delighting fans at events including the British Soap Awards 2022.The actress

EastEnders have paid a special tribute to June Brown's iconic Dot Cotton on the anniversary of her character's first appearance on the BBC One soap. In a touching scene, Natalie Cassidy's Sonia Fowler and Gillian Taylforth's Kathy Beale recreated the scene as a nod to Dot, who made her first appearance on the show on July 4, 1985 – 37 years ago.

EastEnders star Letitia Dean, who has been playing iconic character Sharon Watts for nearly four decades on the BBC soap, scooped up the coveted Outstanding Achievement award. As she took to the stage to huge applause at London's Hackney Empire, she was greeted by her former on-screen mum Anita Dobson.Accepting her award, Letitia thanked the cast and crew of the BBC soap before sharing a sad family loss at the end of her acceptance speech.She also said that it was "overwhelming" to win and that she was "so touched" by the love from everyone at home and in the room.She said: "I lost my daddy a week ago, so this is for my daddy, I hope he's proud," as the audience cheered her.Letitia added: "And for my darling mummy and I hope you enjoy your fish and chips," before ending: "But seriously, thank you guys,"I'm not very good at this public speaking, but I do love you all and thank you so much for the way you love me."A montage of Letitia's best bits played out, with Anita telling the crowd how supportive Letitia had been to her on her first day before her co-stars Kellie Bright, Gillian Taylforth and Steve McFadden paid tribute to her.Anita told the crowd: "The recipient of this award, I have known for a very long time."I first met her when she was 16 years old! She’s been in over 2000 episodes, she’s had 237 duff duffs, she’s also been landlady of the Queen Vic – 6 times!"Amazing storylines, and the revelation of her affair with Phil Mitchell – which brought in 23.5 million viewers!"Not bad hey? She’s quirky, funny, talented, glorious, glamourous, an icon." EastEnders and Emmerdale scooped the most awards during the 2022 ceremony, which has been the first one since 2019.

This week on EastEnders sees relationships put to the test as a day out for mother and daughter Nancy (Maddy Hill) and Linda (Kellie Bright) ends in disaster. After a huge argument, their car breaks down and Nancy storms off back to Albert Square and when scheming Janine (Charlie Brooks) discovers what’s happened, she heads off to find Linda. Realising Linda is now drunk, Janine gets the car going and sets off to drive them home.

Tragedy is at the centre of a number of the nation’s biggest soaps next week, with a deadly car crash on the menu, as well as the loss of one of the genre’s finest ever characters. We are, of course, referring to Hollyoaks’ Luke Morgan, whose final scenes will air next week. Luke, as viewers know, is battling dementia, and upcoming scenes will see him jet off on holiday with his loved ones.

Actor Max Bowden faced one of his toughest challenges yet when it came to filming next week's episodes of EastEnders. After a fallout with Callum, Ben returns to his wild ways. But his flirting ends in a shocking rape ordeal as Lewis Butler won't take 'No' for an answer when Ben has a change of heart about sleeping with the Walford newcomer.

She's a self-made millionaire and celebrity agent who has worked with some of the UK's top soap stars. But in 2011 Stockport-born Melanie was driven by tragedies into making a career change.

Tributes have flooded in for EastEnders icon June Brown who died aged 95 on Sunday 3 April. BBC soap EastEnders confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE sadly passed away last night. "There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.

EastEnders. The stunning rose to fame back in early noughties playing iconic character Jackie Pascoe on ITV football drama Footballer’s Wives.

It’s not every day that Royalty steps foot in EastEnders’ Albert Square, but that all changed this week when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Walford.The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. Whilst there, the couple also watched as a special street party involving the residents was filmed to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, which takes place in June.There were also plenty of other memorable moments - from Charles, 73, handing his coat to EastEnders’ actress Letitia Dean, who stars as Sharon Watts, to Camilla, 74, fangirling over Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, aka Frankie Lewis.

EastEnders star Danny Dyer met his “family” when The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the set of the BBC soap.The actor, who plays landlord Mick Carter, discovered in 2016 that he was linked to the royals.He appeared on TV’s Who Do You Think You Are and found out he was related to Thomas Cromwell, Edward III, William the Conqueror and Henry III.This week he got the chance to get close when Prince Charles and Camilla visited Albert Square but he shied away from mentioning any family ties.He said: “It just don’t go down well does it? I don’t think they’d believe me. I am 147,000 (in line) to the throne, not that I’ve Googled it.“Very random to see the royals, you know, up close they were very charming, really chatty, they’ve got mad faces when you’re close.

ITV drama Footballers' Wives became staple viewing in the noughties, known for its outrageous moments, wild sex scenes and shocking deaths - and launching the careers of stars including Hollyoaks hunk Gary Lucy.Following the lives of the footballers at Earls Park Football Club and their wives and girlfriends, the series recently returned to streaming services in 2021 - much to the delight of fans.The programme also featured some of the biggest names in soaps, including EastEnders icon Gillian Taylforth and Coronation Street's Ben Price.Following the news that Gary Lucy's character Luke Morgan will be leaving Hollyoaks after a flash back scene in the soap showing Luke's funeral, many viewers will be wondering what Gary will do next.After the actor hinted back in 2018 that he would be open to rejoining a reboot of Footballers' Wives, Daily Star has taken a look at some of the wildest and some of the most shocking moments involving soap stars in the programme.EastEnders icon Gillian Taylforth is famous for playing Kathy Beale in the BBC soap, but landed another iconic role when she starred as Jackie Pascoe-Webb in Footballers' Wives, alongside Hollyoaks' Ray McCormick actor Cristian Solimeno as footballer Jason Turner.The two soap icons collided (quite literally) in the first ever series of Footballers' Wives, in one of the programme's most memorable - and steamiest - scenes.Though Jason was married to Tanya Turner, he had a saucy pool table romp with Jackie - who also happened to be the mother of his team mate Kyle Pascoe, played by Hollyoaks hunk Gary Lucy.Fast forward a few months later and the story became even wilder, when Jackie ended up pregnant with Jason's baby.In a bid to keep the affair a secret, the baby was