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Laura Norton felt like her perfect world was crumbling when her two young children were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.The Emmerdale star, 40, is engaged to be married to her former co-star Mark Jordon, with whom she shares son Jesse, three, and daughter Ronnie, who is 17 months. Just over a year ago, both children were diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that leads to severe sight and hearing loss.The news has been life-changing for the whole family, but after a period of grief, Laura and Mark have thrown themselves into charity work.They are now patrons and trustees of the charity Cure Usher, raising money to fund research that could help their children, and others like them around the world. “It’s still quite raw,” Laura tells OK !.

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Jorgie Porter on second baby, sex life, and unorthodox wedding planning

Jorgie Porter adores being on camera so she embraced filming her new series Drama Queens – until she realised she was ovulating and a TV crew were in her bedroom.The Hollyoaks star has signed up for ITVBe’s new reality show alongside her soap star pals Ellie Leach, Lucy Fallon, Rita Simons, Laura Norton, Roxy Shahidi, Jamelia, Brooke Vincent and Amy Walsh.They’ll all be sharing their lives on and off camera. Jorgie, 36, who plays Theresa McQueen in Hollyoaks, welcomed son Forest in November 2022 with fiancé Oliver Piotrowski. Now she wants to start trying for a second child – just as soon as she can get a moment alone with Oliver.

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Hollyoaks accidentally announces latest star to quit soap amid cast cull

The Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks, is having a huge shake-up in 2024.The episode numbers are dropping, and reports say ‘20 characters’ will be axed during a time jump twist set to air later this year.The soap has already lost three huge actors in the last three months, Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale), Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) and Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell). It’s unclear whether they were part of the axing or left of their own accord.

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EastEnders' Denise star Diane Parish debuts dramatic hair transformation

EastEnders actress Diane Parish is rocking a brand-new bob. Unveiling her hair transformation on Instagram, the long time Denise Fox portrayer, 54, had taken a selfie from her driver's seat. "New Barnet.

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Hollyoaks in chaos: All the stars leaving as Ross Adams becomes latest big name to exit

Hollyoaks is in turmoil as Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) becomes the latest star to leave the show after almost ten years - Ross announced his departure from the show on Sunday 17 March. Ross spoke to Metro about exit and revealed that he turned down the offer to stay on the soap. “They [Hollyoaks] were kind enough to offer me another contract, but last year I did a documentary about adoption and I really enjoyed doing that," he shared.

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BBC EastEnders fans have 'proof' two huge characters will return from dead for 40th anniversary

Hot on the heels of this year’s explosive Christmas whodunnit storyline, EastEnders fans have high hopes for the soap’s 40th anniversary next year after several eagled eyed fans claim to have spotted proof that two characters will be returning from the dead. According to fans, Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell could be making a come back, despite having being killed off on screen! Of course, death has never been a barrier to other characters from returning, with Dirty Den Watts, Kathy Beale and Cindy Beale all having returned to the soap after previously being killed on the soap.

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On The Set Of Upcoming British Film ‘The Krays: Dead Man Walking’

It’s early on a very wet March morning, the setting an empty independent cinema just off Leicester Square in London’s West End. The Hollywood News is here with filmmaker Richard John Taylor who, with some of his cast and crew, is putting together the final shots for his new film The Krays: Dead Man Walking. The film boasts an impressive British cast, including Rita Simons, Josh Myers, Guy Henry, Marc Pickering, Nathanjohn Carter, Janine Nerissa, Triana Terry, Christopher Ellison, Leslie Grantham, and many others.The plot of the piece isn’t just another rehash of the same old ‘Krays’ story, as Taylor tells us over a coffee in the bar area of the cinema, just prior to filming.

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EastEnders fans convinced another iconic character returns amid Dean Wicks claims

EastEnders fans believe they've figured out another big return, just as rumours swirl about villain Dean Wicks making a comeback. Last week, reports suggested that actor Matt Di Angelo is returning to the BBC One soap after seven years, having last appeared in 2016 when his character was acquitted of attempting to assault Roxy Mitchell, played by Rita Simons.

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'We love our new faces!' From Kerry Katona to Shirley Ballas: the celeb fans of the non-surgical facelift

Gone are the days when celebs fibbed about their ‘tweakments’.These days, stars – including Kerry Katona – can barely keep quiet about their not-so-secret glow-ups! KERRY KATONA Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona says she was “blown away” by the results of a non-surgical facelift after sharing before and after snaps with fans last week.The mum-of-five, 43, admitted she was “so scared” about “messing with [her] face”, but felt she was at an age where “it’s ok to have tweaks done here, and there”. She added, “I feel so amazing – I can’t believe the results.

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Melanie Blake on the 'toxic culture' debate as she shares thoughts on This Morning

The chances are that for the past 23 years, if you were flicking through TV channels, the stars you saw were on Melanie Blake’s roster. From The Nolans to Stephanie Beacham, Gillian Taylforth to Patsy Kensit, she’s forged killer deals for female talent. Specialising in representing older celebrities and actresses – a niche rival agents missed – Melanie gained power and industry recognition, but managed to keep herself out of the spotlight.

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Hollyoaks guest star teases 'brutal' side to Rayne in new storyline

Maddy Smedley stole the hearts of the nation during her stint on BBC One show The Traitors, where, as a righteous Faithful, she was determined to identify the baddies in the castle. Despite her admirable sleuthing, she found time to regularly remind her fellow contestants that she’d once had a couple of minor acting roles – her favourite being a one-off appearance in EastEnders playing a homeless woman. Now the former care home worker is heading for the bright lights of Hollyoaks and is showing off her acting chops as a completely different character.

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EastEnders icon set to join Hollyoaks - and will ruffle feathers

EastEnders legend Rita Simons is swapping Walford for Cheshire as she has joined the cast of Hollyoaks.The 46 year old, is going to ruffle feathers when she arrives on the show. A source has told the Sun: "Rita’s new character will certainly ruffle feathers and is set to stir the pot. Hollyoaks fans can expect plenty of fireworks.

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EastEnders star Rita Simons set for return to different soap six years after character was killed

EastEnders star Rita Simons is set to make an iconic comeback to the small screen but this time she will take a leap across to another soap favourite - Hollyoaks.

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All the EastEnders stars rumoured to be returning to the soap

It's been an exciting time for EastEnders fans with the coming and going of many beloved characters, from Lola Pearce-Brown's (Danielle Harold) upcoming death to the arrival of the mysterious Knight family, featuring the likes of Bond actor Colin Salmon and Strictly's Molly Rainford. However, as well as brand new characters being introduced to the show by showrunner Chris Clenshaw, 2023 is set to have a few surprises in store with a number of Albert Square icons heading back to their East London roots over the next few months.

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Sam Womack addresses Ronnie Mitchell's EastEnders return on GMB

Samantha Womack has addressed a return for her character Ronnie Mitchell on EastEnders – almost six years since she drowned trying to save her sister, Roxy, who also perished. The 50 year old actress, who recently got the all-clear from breast cancer, appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Wednesday where she discussed her former co-star Rita Simons' recent return to the soap as Roxy – albeit in her daughter Amy's imagination.

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EastEnders spoilers see huge fight break out before Queen Vic's bombshell new owner arrives

Everybody wants to have their piece of The Vic in EastEnders this week, but the new co-owner's arrival shocks everyone in Walford. Believing they were about to get a sweet deal, Nish and Suki are fuming when Linda pulls out of their agreement. Linda also breaks the news to Sharon that she won’t be sharing the pub with her either and in classic EastEnders style, a huge fight breaks out between them.

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I'm A Celeb's most astonishing smugglers in show history: All the items snuck into camp

After mere days in the South African jungle this week, tensions were already running high amongst the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates as it was revealed that three contestants had flouted the strict camp rules and brought contraband items with them to brave the jungle.

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EastEnders actress Rita Simons teases joining rival ITV soap after emotional Roxy Mitchell comeback

EastEnders star Rita Simons has revealed she could be about to make a huge soap comeback, but it wouldn't be on the BBC One soap. The actress appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday (April 28) after fans saw her return to Walford in emotional scenes.

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EastEnders fans teary over 'heartbreaking' Roxy scenes as they beg permanent return

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Roxy Mitchell made a "heartbreaking" return. Roxy, played by Rita Simons, made an emotional return as her daughter Amy struggled with her mental health following the breakdown of her father, Jack Branning's, marriage amid her step-mum Denise Fox's infidelity.

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EastEnders' Roxy star Rita Simons' life off screen from secret face lift to new boyfriend

When EastEnders fans found out that soap icon, Rita Simons, who played Roxy Mitchell for 10 years was returning to Albert Square, it’s safe to say that they were both excited and baffled. Mainly due to the fact that Simons’ character was killed off in 2017 alongside her on-screen sister, Ronnie Mitchell, who was played by Samantha Womack.

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