Samantha Womack: Last News

Olivia died aged 73 on Monday following a battle with breast cancer that spanned 30 years on-and-off. Following her announcement, Sam’s heartbroken followers took to the comments to share their well wishes.Comedian Lucia Keskin wrote: “Sending strength. Love you loads!!!!”Journalist Guy Clapperton echoed: “I can only send best wishes.

Sam Womack has shared the devastating news that she's battling breast cancer.The former EastEnders star, who starred as Ronnie Mitchell on the popular BBC soap, took to Twitter to share the news alongside of photograph of her next to the late Olivia Newton-John.The Grease actress had been diagnosed with cancer 30 years ago, and passed away yesterday, Monday 8 August. Sam wrote: "This was the most magical of evenings.

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Channel 4 favourite weekend show Sunday Brunch was left in chaos this weekend (July 31) as guest chef Richard Corrigan walked off the set.Hosts Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy were presenting the show as usual alongside guests including Al Murray, McFly's Dougie Poynter and Samantha Womack.But things quickly started to go wrong as soon as they introduced Richard, who was busy preparing one of the dishes to serve to their panelists that day.Tim and Simon were forced to order him back onto the set after he walked off before being asked - and before the cameras even had a chance to focus on him for his official introduction.He was forced to jog back into shot, as the hosts apologised for the upcoming "controversial" comments, with Simon joking: "Richard Corrigan has had more editing already than any episode ever for reasons of libel, swearing..."He added that producers had warned viewers to take controversial comments with a grain of salt.But clearly still pals, Tim cheekily added: "If you ever get the chance to go out with Richard Corrigan for dinner, for a week, for life... do it.

EastEnders and Coronation Street cast members, dozens of hopefuls have taken on the charts as they try and make their transition from soap star to pop star. From Martine McCutcheon’s chart-topping success to Samantha Womack’s Eurovision dreams, let’s take a look at the stars that’s have attempted to make their mark in the music industry.

EastEnders is one of the sexiest soaps on television.The BBC One series has been a British teatime staple since hitting screens in 1985 and has been responsible for many of the steamiest affairs, kisses and romps to air on the public service broadcaster.With bombshells including Kara Tointon and Jacqueline Jossa stripping down to their briefs and stars Samantha Womack and Scott Maslen getting it on in the shower, the show has tantalised fans for decades with the occasional sprinkling of raunchiness.As some scenes even raised a debate about their pre-watershed suitability, Daily Star takes a look at EastEnders' sexiest ever scenes.Jack Branning and Ronnie Mitchell's steamy shower sex scene almost landed the soap in hot water in 2016.The on-and-off-again lovers reconciled their rocky romance in the memorable clip, which saw them arguing minutes before snogging in a hotel shower and stripping off each other's clothes.The passionate clinch drew ire from some fans on Twitter at the time, who debated whether the steamy clinch was suitable for the soap's pre-watershed timeslot.One fan wrote: "Gosh that was a bit full-on for pre-watershed."Another commented: "Hot shower scene @ 8:05pm!!"Max Branning and Stacey Slater's affair remains one of the most scandalous entanglements in EastEnders history.As the pair failed to resist temptation, one memorable steamy moment saw Stacey return from holiday and be interrupted by Max while fresh out of the shower.As Max removed her towel to reveal a naked Stacey, the market trader could be heard saying: "Max! My tan lines!"The scene was re-enacted in a role reversal fashion in December 2017, as Stacey stumbled upon a topless Max with a towel around his waist.

Dame Barbara Windsor reportedly kept her fellow EastEnders actors in check as she took charge on set, including her friend and soap icon June Brown.Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins previously recalled a feud between the two titans as June expressed her disgust at the scriptwriters.She reportedly shouted at them through her dressing room window: “Your storylines are s***!”Dominic then said that the Peggy Mitchell actress “grabbed her” and “brought her upstairs” to “apologise” to the writers.Barbara also put Samantha Womack and Rita Simons, who played Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell, in their place whilst on set.She reportedly scolded them for wearing Ugg boots behind the Queen Vic’s bar, even though viewers wouldn’t be able to see them upon recording.June spoke about Barbara upon her death in 2020 and paid homage to her old friend. The Dot Cotton actress, who has died aged 95, said: “While I’m still here, she’ll always be alive in my mind.”June passed away 4 April 2022 aged 95-years-old and EastEnders have released a statement on her death.The official EastEnders Press Twitter account said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE sadly passed away last night.”They continued: "There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders.

Hollyoaks may pride itself on being a teen soap that deals with the issues that face today’s young people, but it also has a history of casting excellent actors who've had long and interesting careers already. As the spring trailer launched today, fans were excited to see the addition of Glynis Barber as gangster Norma. She’s a soapland favourite having played Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders from 2010-2017.

After the nation was forced into homeschooling their children during the pandemic, parents were given a taster of what the experience is like. However, some famous faces made the decision to educate their children at home long before any school closures took place. From Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha to Canadian popstar Alanis Morrisette, some celebrities have made the decision to teach their offspring themselves for a variety of different, personal reasons.

Emmerdale fans have been left distracted after spotting a very familiar face popping up in new BBC One drama The Responder. As viewers tuned in to watch the gripping BBC series, which is led by actor Martin Freeman, they took to social media to ask where they’d seen the character of Barry before.

Former EastEnders star Rita Simons has detailed falling into a "deep depression" following the breakdown of her 14 year marriage.The 44 year old had been separated from her hairdresser Theo Silveston for two years before the pair, who share twin daughters Jaimee and Maiya, 15, officially divorced in 2020. And the soap star has explained that her mental health took a turn following the split, and she had to force herself to "get out there" to work because she's a "grafter". However, despite her efforts to stay focused on her career, the actress admitted that she reached a "crisis point" while touring with the play The Cold House on Cold Hill in 2019.

THE Masked Singer fans have shared theories that Firework is EastEnders legend and former I'm A Celeb contestant Rita Simons. Rita, 44, starred in EastEnders as Roxy Mitchell for ten years before leaving in 2017.

Coronation Street stars took a break from filming to enjoy a festive work night out.

This festive season, experience the magic and wonder of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe live on stage as it embarks on a tour across the UK and Ireland this winter.

Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack has refused to return to the BBC soap as well as any other because she admitted she always ends up falling out with people and having "on set bust-ups". Instead, the 49 year old has opted to focus her career on working in the theatre instead.

EastEnders star Samantha Womack has said she is sticking to acting on stage - because she always ends up in telly set bust-ups. The actress is best known for playing the role of Ronnie Mitchell in EastEnders over 10 years before her character was killed off in 2017.She said: “I would say more of a theatre actress than telly now.

SAMANTHA Womack has ruled out ever returning to EastEnders as she reveals that she argues with the show bosses too much. The former soap actress admitted she was always ending up in bust-ups with fellow castmembers and crew before "getting sacked".

Back in 2007, Roxy and her sister Ronnie Mitchell arrived in EastEnders after deciding to move permanently to Walford from Ibiza where they ran a bar together.The blonde siblings - played by Rita Simons and Samantha Womack - soon became favourites on the show as they stepped in as temporary barmaids for the Queen Vic with their aunt Peggy Mitchell. Over the years, the sisters were involved in many explosive storylines but their time on the show came to an end on New Year's Day in 2017.

Samantha Womack has teased a "possible" EastEnders return for her character Ronnie Mitchell despite the fact her character was killed off in 2017. Soap fans will remember that Ronnie and Roxy, played by Rita Simons, tragically drowned during a dramatic New Year's Day episode.

Eurovision back in the early 90s.The EastEnders actress began her career by representing England in the contest with her performance of A Message To Your Heart.Samantha performed back in March 1991 aged 18, when she won the annual A Song for Europe competition to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest.She finished joint tenth and the song, A Message to Your Heart, peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.Speaking on the experience with Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 show, Samantha said: “I just always remember that era as being kind of breaking into ladette culture, you know everything just seems a bit loud, crazy and mad.

Samantha Womack went public with a new romance confirming that she was dating fellow actor Oliver Farnworth with a series of loved up photos.The pair met acting opposite each other in a stage adaptation of the Girl On The Train, originally a novel by Paula Hawkins and then a film starring Emily Blunt. Halifax born Oliver is Samantha’s first serious relationship since the breakdown of her nine-year marriage to Mark with whom she shares two children.