Hollyoaks: Last News

Will Mellor has had a busy 12 months with a starring role one of the most talked-about TV shows of the year, and a busy UK tour with his former Two Pints star and best friend Ralf Little.The former Hollyoaks actor starred in ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which scooped the Impact Award and Best Drama Award at this year's National Television Awards. In this exclusive chat with OK!, dad of two Will, who has teamed up with Smart Energy GB for a campaign with his kids, says the show was probably the highlight of his career, and something he'll treasure forever. And with the Strictly final just days away, he also tells us about his biggest highs and lows when he took part in the series two year ago with Nancy Xu, finishing fifth - and who he wants to lift the glitterball this year.

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has given birth to her second child, a baby girl, with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski.The actress took to social media to share the joyous announcement, as she posted an adorable photo of her holding her newborn's tiny hand. In the caption, the star penned: "She's here .....! We are complete [heart emoji].Thank you to everyone at Wigan hospital Especially @sandi_goulding who is our everything couldn't of asked for a better day." Celebrity friends and fans were quick to shower the new mum with love and congratulations.

Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian has given fans a positive update after undergoing chemotherapy for her stage two breast cancer diagnosis.The star known for playing Becca Dean in the Channel 4 soap, revealed she has completed five months of chemo - describing the process as "major". Sharing a sweet video of herself and husband David O'Mahony, Ali said: “I got to ring (the tiny little bell I stole from my kid's music box as they don't do the [bell] thing here in Ireland) after five months of chemotherapy. I'm still halfway through this last cycle, so much still to process on every level.” Ali continued: “Chemo is major.The oncology nursing team at the Dunmanway CUH are INCREDIBLE, I said to them as I left… it's not that I never want to see them again because I love them all so much, I just hope the next time I do we all have a glass of Prosecco in our hands raising money and awareness for all their incredible work.

Sam Reece who quit fame after appearing in two reality shows has revealed he’s engaged and expecting a baby with his long-term girlfriend. Fans of Celebrity Big Brother will remember Sam after his ex-girlfriend cheated on him while on the show in 2016. Sam later appeared on Ex on the Beach, and the Real Housewives of Cheshire before abandoning fame for a career in hairdressing.

Next week's Hollyoaks is set to be a whirlwind of drama as Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter) considers leaving the village, Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox) collapses live on TV, and Cleo McQueen finds out Marie Fielding (Rita Simons) is alive.Theresa tells Jez Blake (Jeremy Shefield) about a potential influencer opportunity in Japan, with talent agent Faye Fuller reaching out. Jez encourages her to grab the opportunity. Later, Theresa's daughter Myra-Pocahontas (Neave Mullen) confides in Jez about missing her father, Dodger Savage, whose birthday was last week.

Chelsee Healey suffered an incident this week while training for the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice as she fainted on the ice, leaving her shaken.The Hollyoaks star took to her Instagram to share with fans what had happened, admitting the incident had her feeling 'overwhelmed'. "I'm taking a little while off this I have so much going on and just feeling a little overwhelmed, I had training and fainted on the ice today," wrote Chelsee over an Instagram Story of herself covering her face with a fur jacket.

Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian was rushed to hospital over the weekend amid her ongoing cancer battle.The 42 year old, who opened up to OK! about her cancer diagnosis in September, thanked her local A&E and revealed she is now back home recovering. Ali - who lives in West Cork, Ireland - shared an update with her 81,000 Instagram followers as she wrote: “Thank you so much to all at Cork University Hospital A&E for taking care of me this weekend. Back home now getting some fresh air and some rest.” Accompanying the caption, Ali shared a selfie out in the countryside, wrapped up warm as she enjoyed some fresh air in the winter sunshine.

Hollyoaks is set to welcome back a beloved character this Christmas, with the soap bringing back one of its most iconic characters for its Christmas special. Nicole Barber-Lane, who played Myra McQueen for over a decade, is returning to the Channel 4 soap for a special Christmas storyline.This news comes after recent reports that Hollyoaks is cutting its cast by a massive 20 members in a major shake-up.

Former Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian has opened up about her fears of losing her "identity" due to hair loss during her cancer treatment.The 42 year old, known for her role as Becca Dean on the Channel 4 soap from 2001 to 2007, was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in June and shared with The Sun's Fabulous magazine how tough losing her hair has been. She confessed: "I trot around with a bald head all the time at home.

Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has shared sweet snaps of his family holiday to Cyprus with his stunning wife, Liz, 41, and their four kids.The star took to Instagram with a roundup of their fun-filled trip and video clips of their summer break away from their farm.The actor, 40, who played Andy Sugden in the ITV soap, posted a number of snaps from their wholesome holiday at the beachfront resort, Athena Beach Hotel in Paphos. One of Kelvin’s posts was a picture of Marnie, seven, Milo, four, and 23-month-old twins Maximus and Mateusz as they headed out for dinner together.

Coronation Street actor Luca Toolan has been causing quite the stir on the cobbles as school bully Mason Radcliffe.The 20 year old actor joined the ITV soap in September last year, and quickly made headlines with his character's dramatic knife-wielding scene involving Liam Connor. But off-screen, Luca leads a very different life. Away from the Corrie set, Luca loves to give his social media followers a glimpse into his glamorous life, from family vacations to partying in London.

Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian has shared a health update with fans amid her cancer battle. In the emotional post, she explains that “it is not an easy path”. Last month, Ali told her followers that her diagnosis with stage two breast cancer had left her in "total shock".The actress, 42, explained that she was now receiving weekly chemotherapy treatment, and then early next year will undergo a mastectomy and also radiotherapy treatment.

Jay Kontzle is a popular face on TV screens as he has starred as former bad boy Billy Fletcher in hit ITV soap Emmerdale since December 2018. Most recently on the soap, Billy has been been taking part in unlicensed boxing matches in a bid to make quick cash for his family, which he is keeping secret from his wife Dawn. Next week, Billy is forced to fight a dangerous, unlicensed boxing match and feels guilty lying to his family as Dawn buries her suspicions in upcoming scenes.

Shayne Ward and his long-term partner Sophie Austin have been keeping people guessing about when they might walk down the aisle to say their 'I Do's'. But in an exclusive and in-depth chat with OK! during a break from his rigorous rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing, he explains why it's taken them so long to set a date. Shayne and Sophie, who is famous for playing Lindsey Butterfield in Hollyoaks, got together in 2015 and welcomed their little girl Willow-May in December of the following year, before announcing a short time later that they were engaged.

Pro dancer AJ Pritchard opened up about some of the cheeky behind-the-scenes tricks he used to try and outshine other couples during the Strictly Come Dancing live shows. AJ, who was a professional dancer on the popular BBC dance show between 2016 and 2019, revealed all his little secrets he would use during an exclusive interview with OK! in 2022.The dancer has since left Strictly to pursue other TV opportunities but reportedly still watches every series.The star explained the cheeky techniques he used to get the crowds cheering and the judges impressed before ever being shown live on TV.

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter gave fans an intimate look at her growing baby bump in a new Instagram post, and it's safe to say that many followers had the same piece of advice for the glowing mum. In a pair of mirror selfies shared with her fans, Jorgie looked radiant at home, proudly cradling her bump while wearing a casual green underwear set.The actress, 36, who is expecting her second child, took to social media to share her struggles with this pregnancy in a candid caption.

Gary Lucy appears to have been keeping a low profile recently following claims by his ex-partner Laura Anderson that he's hadn't seen their 11-month-old daughter Bonnie in six months. However, the actor, aged 42, recently clapped back at an online troll who criticised him after he shared an adorable video of his children.

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel has shown off her new platinum blonde hair as she walked the Hollywood red carpet, and it’s safe to say, she looked completely different to how viewers will remember her on the British soap.The actress rose to fame on E4’s Hollyoaks where she played Sasha Valentine. But Nathalie was worlds away from the famous Chester village as she mingled with some of Hollywood's finest at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s controversial new film Megalopolis in New York on Monday (23 September). Nathalie posed in a stunning floor length strapless burgundy dress and showed off her new cropped hairstyle.

Shayne Ward has fired back at fans who reckon he was "cocky" during Strictly Come Dancing's first live show on Saturday.The Coronation Street star, 39, impressed the the judges with his Samba to Stevie Wonder's Do I Do alongside professional partner, Nancy Xiu at the BBC Studios in London as the new series kicked off. However, Shayne's charismatic performance was too much for some viewers as they took to X, formerly Twitter, suggesting the X Factor winner was "insufferable". One fan wrote: "If Shayne Ward was made of chocolate he'd lick himself." Another quipped: "Find someone that loves you as much as Shayne Ward loves himself." A third mused: "Cocky much!" While a fourth fumed: "That was insufferable!" However, following the comments, the actor took to his Instagram to assure fans he was anything but over-confident.

Veteran actor Louis Emerick believes there's a "stigma" attached to being a soap star.The 64 year old, who rose to fame as Mick Johnson in Channel 4's Brookside, thinks critics often underestimate the talent required for continuing dramas. He told The Daily Star Sunday: "Soap actors are underestimated.There is still a stigma. But some of the scenes you get on a soap wouldn't look out of place on a drama.

Hollyoaks legend Jorgie Porter is over the moon as she reveals she's expecting a little girl with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski.The soap star, famed for playing Theresa McQueen, first shared her pregnancy back in May and has shared her journey with her fans ever since.The couple, who became proud parents to their son Forest in November 2022, excitedly announced they're gearing up to welcome a baby sister for him. Jorgie revealed her pregnancy news during the finale of Drama Queens, the reality show that gives us a peek into the lives of our favourite soap actresses from around Manchester and the North West. Jorgie, who is due to give birth in December, first revealed her pregnancy in Fabulous, before taking to Instagram to share a series of snaps of the gender reveal.