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EastEnders actress Samantha Womack, 49, took to Instagram to update her 88,700 followers after she started chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

Former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has stunned her celebrity pals and fans as she gave a glimpse at how she celebrated her birthday. The actress, from Bury, headed to London to mark the occasion with the help of friend and West End star Sheridan Smith.

Hollyoaks star Glynis Barber has revealed that Norma Crow's upcoming bombshell will leave viewers surprised.The 66-year-old actress joined the Channel 4 soap as an evil villain earlier this year.Norma aka The Undertaker is set to make a haunting revelation in upcoming scenes, leaving Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) stunned.READ MORE: Hollyoaks cast are 'contracted' to do lad’s mags and sexy calendars, says ex starHowever, Glynis says that she believes fans will also be left on the edge of their seats while watching the dramatic scenes unfold.Speaking to Daily Star, the soap icon said: "There is something coming up that is interesting and I think explains a few things and I think it will take people by surprise. It certainly takes Warren by surprise."I did know in advance.

Hollyoaks viewers have already seen that The Undertaker aka Norma Crow (Glynis Barber) is not to be messed with.Village bad boy Ethan Williams (Matthew Bailey) was shocked by the arrival of a woman in a hearse earlier this year.Events spiralled out of control, with the glamorous gangster threatening the lives of Ethan and his associates Ste (Kieron Richardson) and Sienna (Anna Passey).READ MORE: Hollyoaks viewers emotional as 'unexpected' double wedding bombshell rocks villageHowever, Norma then shot and killed her lover Asher (Joe Mallalieu), before revealing to the shocked trio that, wanting out of the criminal business, Asher had secretly become a police informant in exchange for his freedom.As The Undertaker is set to cause more chaos around the village, Daily Star has taken a look at actress Glynis Barber's life away from the Channel 4 soap.Born Glynis van der Riet in Durban, South Africa, she moved to Johannesburg aged 5 with her mother after her parents divorced.Glynis was a shy child but wanted to be an actress ever since seeing Hayley Mills in The Parent Trap when she was aged 5. Sadly, when Glynis was 17 her mother died.

HIT soap Hollyoaks have cast Emmerdale legend Tony Mooney as their new villain. The 56-year-old star is best known for appearing as PC Pete Readyough in every episode of police drama Scott and Bailey. He’s set to join hit soap Hollyoaks as a character named Les the Embalmer and he arrives on screen as early as next week, as an associate of local villa Norman Crow, who is played by Glynis Barber.

Hollyoaks viewers have already seen that The Undertaker is not to be messed with.Friday 29th April's episode saw village bad by Ethan (Matthew Bailey) shocked by the arrival of a woman named Norma, aka The Undertaker (Glynis Barber). Events spiralled out of control, with the glamorous gangster threatening the lives of Ethan and his associates Ste (Kieron Richardson) and Sienna (Anna Passey).However, Norma then shot and killed her lover Asher (Joe Mallalieu), before revealing to the shocked trio that, wanting out of the criminal business, Asher had secretly become a police informant in exchange for his freedom.As The Undertaker opens for business, Daily Star Online takes a look at actress Glynis Barber's life...Born Glynis van der Riet in Durban, South Africa, she moved to Johannesburg aged 5 with her mother after her parents divorced.Glynis was a shy child but wanted to be an actress ever since seeing Hayley Mills in The Parent Trap when she was aged 5.

FOROMER EastEnders star Glynis Barber has revealed the BBC soap was the "toughest" job she's ever done. Soap legend Glynis, 66, joined the Channel 4 soap as its newest supervillain, gangster grandma Norma.

HOLLYOAKS viewers were left reeling when the soap's latest villain took no time at all to claim her first victim. Soap legend Glynis Barber joined the C4 soap as its newest supervillain, gangster grandma Norma.

Hollyoaks viewers have finally been introduced to The Undertaker after weeks of suspense.EastEnders actress Glynis Barber made her debut as Norma aka The Undertaker in dramatic scenes during the latest visit to the village.The dangerous crime boss has made her presence felt with village bad boy Ethan Williams (Matthew James-Bailey) scared stiff of her.Even Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) told Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) that she’s actually "scared" of what might happen at The Undertaker's hands.The Undertaker has recently found out that Sienna and Ste have been stealing money from Ethan and she’s intent on making them pay.She sent Ethan, Sienna and Ste each an urn engraved with their name and date of death - May 2 2022.As the sinister plot continued, fans of the Channel 4 soap rushed to Twitter as they recognised television star Glynis from the rival BBC One soap.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "I'm so happy to see Glynis Barber back in soapland after her iconic role as Glenda Mitchell in Eastenders I loved her xx"Another added: "OMG It's Ronnie and Roxys mam off EastEnders."A third person posted: "Glynis Barber is a fantastic actress and perfect casting."While a fourth social media user said: "I'm already obsessed with The Undertaker."In a bid to hide their stolen funds, Sienna sought help from Ethan’s accountant, Asher, earlier in the week.Asher popped over for an unnerving visit in recent scenes as he had a bone to pick with Sienna and Ste, who have just endured a night of threats from Ethan.The trio later worked together on a tight deadline, keen to avoid consequences from The Undertaker.However, the new villain wasn't quite as far away as they thought and things escalated quite dramatically during Friday's (April 29)

Hollyoaks bad boy Ethan Williams (Matthew James-Bailey) has only just arrived in the village and he could be about to leave already.Next week, he pens a letter to his brother Dave Williams (Dominic Power) about not being able to escape what is coming.As he reconvenes with Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) and Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson), Ethan's worst fears come true when him and his employees come face to face with the dreaded Undertaker, played by former EastEnders star Glynis Barber.Later, during a tense showdown, The Undertaker aka Norma gives them a deadly ultimatum.Shocking demands from The Undertaker mean Ethan, Sienna and Ste will have to come to terms with changes to their business.Elsewhere, Nadira (Ashling O'Shea) turns to Juliet Nightingale (Niamh Blackshaw) for comfort and as the pair confide in each other about their problems.

HOLLYOAKS has signed up ex EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas as a new villain. The Tony Moon hunk is filming scenes in Mallorca for Luke Morgan's tragic stag do. And it's set to be a saucy storyline with Matt stripping off for filming this week.

There’s a treat in store for TV viewers who have fond memories of classic 80s cop drama Dempsey and Makepeace, with the news that Glynis Barber is joining Hollyoaks. And she’s going to the other extreme this time, playing an enigmatic gangster named Norma. But of course Glynis, who went on to play Ronnie and Roxy’s mum Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders and DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, is just the latest in a long list of feisty screen sirens to stride into Chester’s most famous village.

Hollyoaks fans can expect plenty of drama over the next few months.The Channel 4 soap dropped its Spring trailer on Monday (March 7) teasing exactly what chaos is set to unfold in the village.Trouble is heading to Hollyoaks as former EastEnders star Glynis Barber, who played Roxy and Ronnie Mitchell's mum Glenda, joins the cast as gangster Norma.She arrives to the village driving a hearse demanding to know who has been stealing her money, and it looks like Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) and Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) are in the firing line.John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) is set to have a devastating wake up call when he crashes a school minibus full of young students.

Emmerdale and EastEnders, she has now landed a role on Hollyoaks. We can reveal Glynis is joining the cast to play gangster Norma.The show’s new villain will prove she’s deadly serious by arriving in the village at the wheel of a hearse.An insider said: “Trouble is heading to Hollyoaks.“Norma is out for blood and she arrives in the village driving a hearse and demanding to know who has been stealing her money.”Telly veteran Glynis, who has been acting for more than four decades, is thrilled to be joining the C4 soap.She said: “I’m really excited to be playing Norma as she’s an amazing character.

Queen Elizabeth II is working on repairing her relationship with Sarah Ferguson. The 61-year-old Duchess of York was formerly married to Prince Andrew until 1996.

The Queen "banished staff" last year during her discussions with Prince Harry after their bombshell Megxit announcement, it has been claimed.Her Majesty told her staff to stay out of the way in a bid to avoid leaks when the showdown took place on January 13 last year.Talks took place at Sandringham Estate to discuss the decision and the Queen wanted to make sure information was not leaked to the press, reports Express.In Channel 5's Royal documentary 'Secrets of the Royal Palaces,' a royal commentator revealed Prince Harry, 36, and the Queen only wanted key aides with them.Glynis Barber, narrator of the documentary, said: "The Queen wanted absolute privacy and chose the secluded Long Library, the location of her first televised Christmas

The Queen ordered staff to stay out of the way during her discussions with Prince Harry over Megxit, it has been claimed.