Drama: Last News

Soap lovers have had their fair share of drama this week, but Coronation Street enthusiasts are absolutely gutted to find out that their beloved trip to Weatherfield has been axed tonight (21 February).The iconic show typically graces our screens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a full hour on ITV1, with episodes also dropping on ITVX from 7am. But fans eager for their fix of the cobbled streets were met with disappointment as they discovered the programme had been yanked from the evening's lineup once more.

Denise Fox might have seemingly settled for Jack Branning in the dramatic live episode of EastEnders tonight, but Aaron Thiara, who plays Ravi Gulati on the soap, has teased that there’s more turmoil to come.The BBC actor took to Instagram hinting at the future drama: "You may think it's the end. But we have only just begun..." followed by a heartfelt "Love you," and shout-outs to co-stars Diane Parish and Scott Maslen, who bring Denise and Jack to life. Viewers have been glued to their screens as they watched Denise grapple with her choice between her spouse Jack and her affair with Ravi in the live show, ultimately choosing to reconcile with Jack in an emotional exchange.

In a devastating turn of events, Martin Fowler was killed off the BBC soap during Thursday night's live episode of EastEnders.The character, who has been a staple on the BBC soap for 40 years, met a tragic end in the explosion in The Queen Vic. Despite his heroic efforts to save Stacey Slater, Martin sadly died after a metal beam fell on him. James Bye, who has portrayed Martin since 2014, has now bid farewell to the role he's held for over a decade.

EastEnders viewers have been left heartbroken as Martin Fowler died in the soap's live episode tonight, prompting star James Bye to break his silence on departing the beloved BBC soap. James said: "Saying goodbye is not easy, but after 10 years at EastEnders and on the night of the shows epic 40th anniversary – the time felt right.

This week, Angie Watts made a sensational return to EastEnders, 25 years after her character was tragically killed off. Anita Dobson, 75, originally took on the role of Angie in 1985, acting opposite Leslie Grantham as her on-screen husband 'Dirty' Den Watts, and they quickly became the iconic landlord and landlady duo of the Queen Vic. However, Anita wasn't the first actress to play Angie - she actually replaced Jean Fennell, who had started filming but felt she didn't quite "gel" with the role.

Emmerdale viewers were left reaching for the tissues as tragedy struck with the death of Amy Wyatt (portrayed by Natalie Jamieson).The shocking scenes, which aired on Thursday and can be seen on ITVX, showed Amy disclose the identity of the person trapped under the ice just before she tragically succumbed to cardiac arrest. Amy confided in Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), gasping for breath, "Matty, Nate is in the water." Unheard by Matty who tried to comfort her saying, "I know you were, darling, but you are safe now," Amy attempted once more, "Nate is in the water," before tenderly admitting: "I love you." The drama escalated when Amy suddenly stopped breathing and entered cardiac arrest.

EastEnders' monumental 40th anniversary week has taken a dramatic turn with the death of an iconic villain during the Queen Vic fire in tonight’s nail-biting episode.The inferno was accidentally sparked when Cindy Beale inadvertently caused her husband Ian to be pushed into the path of Reiss Colwell's car, leading him to swerve and crash into the iconic pub. Panic ensued as George Knight realised that Reiss had hit a stockpile of gas canisters, urging everyone to flee before the building exploded. Amidst the chaos of Honey and Billy Mitchell's wedding celebration trapped in the burning tavern, the show hinted that not all characters would escape with their lives, culminating in tonight’s heartbreaking reveal - Reiss Colwell didn’t survive the ghastly blaze.

After the ITV All Stars final on Monday, former islander Samie Elishi has sparked rumours of a potential celebrity feud with runner-up Grace Jackson. Samie, who entered Love Island: All Stars as a late bombshell and caused quite a stir when she targeted Luca Bish, who was coupled up with Grace, has now unfollowed Grace on Instagram.This comes after Samie commented on claims from fellow islander Olivia Hawkins about alleged texts from Grace stating she would do anything to win. Despite their rocky time in the villa, where both women vied for Luca's attention, it seems the drama didn't end with the show's finale.

The Love Island All Stars' most explosive feud is back on, as Curtis Pritchard snubs Sammy Root by not following her on Instagram post their fiery villa confrontation.The 29 year old dancer has shown where he stands after the pair's on-screen clash, while Sammy, 23, still follows him. Curtis is also not following fellow islander Luca Bish, 25, despite their seeming camaraderie on the show. Adding fuel to the fire, Curtis and his girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu recently shaded Sammy and Elma Pazar, their competition from the series.

The mystery that's been keeping EastEnders fans on tenterhooks for two months has finally unravelled, revealing Kathy as the culprit behind Cindy Beale's harrowing Christmas Day ordeal. In a jaw-dropping twist, viewers watched Cindy brandish a gun at Ian, accusing him of the attack after discovering her stolen locket in his possession.

After a whirlwind season of romance, drama, and numerous twists and turns, Married At First Sight is set to return for a highly anticipated reunion episode. Airing on Monday, February 24, the special will bring together the series nine cast and some faces from season eight for a dinner party at a picturesque countryside retreat, but which familiar faces will be joining the gathering? Filmed back in October, the guest list includes Adam Nightingale, Hannah Norburn, Holly Ditchfield, Kieran Chapman, Kristina Goodsell, Lacey Martin, Nathan Campbell, Orson Nurse, Sacha Jones, and Sionnain Carmichael. In a surprise twist, several popular cast members from the 2023 season will also make an appearance, uniting contestants from both series.

EastEnders fans are certain they've cracked the case on which Albert Square regular won't be escaping the Queen Vic unscathed following Tuesday's cliffhanger.The tension was palpable as Reiss Colwell's car slammed into the iconic pub.The drama escalated when Bianca and Reiss had a heated exchange, leading to Reiss tearing through the Square at breakneck speed.The stakes soared even higher as Cindy, in a fit of fury after discovering Kathy was her Christmas Day attacker, shoved Ian Beale into the path of Reiss's oncoming vehicle.This caused Reiss to veer off course, colliding with gas canisters. Onlookers were frozen in horror as the Vic erupted into flames, trapping beloved characters inside amidst Honey and Billy's wedding festivities.

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has admitted she was shocked when she discovered who Cindy Beale's attacker was, after initially suspecting someone else. Last Christmas took a dramatic turn for her character when Cindy's affair with her ex-husband George Knight's (Colin Salmon) son, Junior (Micah Balfour), was exposed at the Queen Vic. Moments later, she was hit over the head with a large metal spade and seemingly left for dead, by an unknown resident.

EastEnders writer Daran Little has addressed a fan's complaint about the lack of "solidarity" between BBC and ITV soaps during momentous occasions like EastEnders’ big 40th anniversary celebrations. It's a landmark week for soap fans as EastEnders toasts to its ruby milestone with a feast of episodes, including a live broadcast on Thursday.

Emmerdale viewers were quick to point out a few errors in Tuesday night's dramatic limo crash scene on an icy lake. Fans watched as Amy (Natalie Ann Jamieson) was pulled from the water by Tracy (Amy Walsh), while Kerry (Laura Norton) and Leyla (Roxy Shahidi) managed to escape the sinking limo as the ice cracked beneath them.The episode ended with the fate of Amy, Leyla, Liam and Noah hanging in the balance as they were rushed to hospital.

EastEnders fans have been left flabbergasted by the real-life age difference between Priya Nandra-Hart and her on-screen daughter. Priya, played by Sophie Khan Levy, arrived in Albert Square last year with her daughter Avani Nandra-Hart, portrayed by Aaliyah James, as the former flame and secret child of Ravi (Aaron Thiara).The revelation that he had a daughter was a shocker for Ravi and the entire Panesar clan. Priya and Avani quickly stirred up a whirlwind of drama, from family feuds to romantic entanglements; their stint in Walford has been anything but dull.

The third instalment of the mystery drama The White Lotus kicked off with a bang on Monday 17 February, delivering a slew of unexpected twists and turns. One of the most jaw-dropping moments was the sudden reappearance of a character from the past seasons.

Emmerdale has delivered some intense drama this week, and it's far from over.The double limo crash on the icy lake has sent shockwaves through the village, with the girls' limo perilously balanced on the ice and the boys reeling from Caleb's bombshell revelation about Cain's infidelity with Ruby. While the boys escaped relatively unscathed, the girls are in dire straits.

Olivia Hawkins from Love Island has broken her silence about the contentious spat that unfurled with Grace Jackson over alleged secret texts during the dramatic All-Stars finale. Olivia made a splashy return to the villa during Sunday night's show along with her fellow ousted Islanders, ready to rock the boat by helping decide which couple should be axed before the final showdown. Amidst the tense vote-off, Liv threw a curveball at Luca Bish, revealing she'd caught wind of messages supposedly sent by Grace to an unnamed individual, suggesting she'd go to any lengths to secure victory.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Love Island: All Stars villa was rocked by an explosive argument on Sunday night's show after eliminated contestants returned to decide who would be dumped from the island before the final. During the showdown, Olivia Hawkins hurled accusations at Grace Jackson, claiming that she had seen 'secret messages' proving Grace was just faking her affection for Luca Bish, who is also her mother Maria's son, in a bid to win the competition. Olivia made the shocking claim: "So I've seen text messages of Grace just saying to someone that she'll do whatever it takes to win the show this time from someone back home." A clearly upset Grace passionately defended herself to Luca, affirming: "Baby, that is absolutely not true.

Elma Pazar might be watching Love Island: All Stars back through her fingers, according to her pal and ex-Islander Shaughna Phillips. Elma, who has become a favourite on TOWIE, has found romance on the ITV2 hit when she coupled up with Sammy Root, but has also stirred the pot with some villa drama, notably butting heads with Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard. Ater Ekin-Su kissed Sammy during the sizzling heart rate challenge, tension began to brew between her and Elma.