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One beloved EastEnders star has confirmed that they are taking a break from the BBC soap as their character will be leaving Albert Square while they start a new job in the real world11:56, 01 Jun 2025Updated 11:57, 01 Jun 2025An EastEnders icon is bidding Albert Square farewell.Michelle Collins has revealed that her character Cindy Beale will be leaving Walford once again in the near future.However, Walford enthusiasts need not worry as it’s only a brief hiatus and she will be back.Michelle is embarking on a “strange” yet “exciting” new stage role and her soap absence will occur over the summer, with Michelle stepping away from filming for a month.The details of Cindy’s exit and the duration of her absence are yet to be confirmed, reports the Mirror.Speaking to The Mirror at the British Soap Awards 2025, Michelle shared: “Well I’m going off in the summer. I’m doing my one woman show at the Edinburgh festival, called Motorhome Marilyn.”Michelle will be leaving Albert Square for a month(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: Mysterious Girl singer Peter Andre has spoken exclusively to Daily Star about his new film Jafaican and has hinted that a sequel is on the cards11:22, 01 Jun 2025Peter Andre is already hinting at a Jafaican sequel.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star about his new project, Andre explained: “We have already set the film up for a sequel but it’ll be in a different country and playing a different character, but Gary Buckle will remain!”During the film’s final scene, Jamie Lomas’ character is shown wearing a sombrero while talking on the phone. The former Hollyoaks actor implies that he is willing to take part in another heist job, which could hint toward a sequel shot in Mexico.Jafaican follows Peter’s character Gary Buckle, a loveable crook who gets into serious trouble while trying to impersonate someone else.Peter could be making a return as Gary Buckle(Image: More

The biggest night in soapland descended into chaos after the British Soap Awards faced a bomb threat and the biggest stars in the UK were forced to flee the venue11:04, 01 Jun 2025The British Soap Awards was threatened with a bomb scare.The award show took place on 31 May at London’s Hackney Empire and was hosted by acting royalty Jane McDonald, David Jason and Larry Lamb.However, the night did not go to plan as the stars were ordered to emergency evacuate the premises just before 1am. A source spoke to The Mirror about the incident and said: “It was total panic. Security rushed around and told everyone to get out immediately.””At first, they didn’t say why, but soon we were told there was a bomb threat. Everyone was left standing outside, confused and shocked.”They added: “It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on.”Jack P Shepherd was in attendance(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker is eyeing up a return to Albert Square and plans on bringing a brand new twist to the BBC soap as she celebrates her roots11:00, 01 Jun 2025An EastEnders star is eyeing up a return with a never been done before twist, according to the TV icon.Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker revealed she is keen to make a comeback to the soap – but when asked what character she would like to play, she said herself.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at the Which Bingo Awards, she told us: “Yes, I would go back and I’d like to play myself as Cheryl Baker, I as come from East London.”So I’d like them to write in the fact that Cheryl Baker has moved back to East London, yeah, so that I can go the Queen Vic and say, I’ve been kicking it, so being me. I don’t think they’ve done that before, so I think that could be good.Cheryl would be up for a BBC return(Image: More

Friends fans are baffled by the apparent plot hole exposed in the series six episode – The One With Ross’ Teeth – but others believe they’ve figured out what’s going on09:00, 01 Jun 2025Friends fans have been wondering why the gang aren’t at work on a Wednesday(Image: More

Brooklyn Beckham’s recent social media posts are said to have hurt his parents David and Victoria as the family feud rumbles on after a well-publicised falloutTom Bryant Associate Editor (Showbiz) and William Morgan Reporter05:00, 01 Jun 2025Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz Beckham’s friends have shared their concern over the rumoured family riftBrooklyn Beckham’s recent Instagram posts have reportedly caused further pain for his parents, David and Victoria, amid their ongoing family feud. A video last week, in which he declared he would “always choose” his wife, was likely hurtful, but other posts have allegedly been just as distressing.A photo uploaded three days ago shows Brooklyn enjoying a pint in a pub, with bottles of his own-brand hot sauce on the table. While seemingly innocuous, friends of the Beckhams recognised the distinctive decor of London’s Wigmore pub, part of the Langham Hotel where the family has occasionally stayed.A source revealed: “The fact that Brooklyn appeared to be in the country and failed to see any of his family was heartbreaking. And not only that, but here he was posting about it.”Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, had travelled to London for a joint photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler, which took place near the Beckham family home in Holland Park. Meanwhile, his father David, 50, was just three miles away, attending the Chelsea Flower show with the King.READ MORE: More

The celeb couple got engaged last summer and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends – but that didn’t stop things getting rude22:39, 31 May 2025Updated 22:41, 31 May 2025The loved up couple kiss after saying “I do”Guests at Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen’s wedding broke out in a chorus of an X-rated terrace chant about the couple after they tied the knot.Footage from the newlyweds reception emerged on social media showing family and friends serenading the couple with West Ham fans’ favourite chant: “Bowen’s on fire… and he’s s******* Dani Dyer.”Guests swirled white serviettes above their heads as it was belted out inside a glass marquee. Jarrod is seen on the video, appearing to sing along, as well as his former West Ham team-mate Declan Rice.The footie banger, sung to the tune of pop star Gala’s hit Freed from Desire, has been a hit on the terraces since Wigan fans went viral singing a version about star striker Will Grigg back in 2016.Dani stunned in an elegant off-the-shoulder gown as Jarrod looked dapper in a black suitBut Hammers fanatics put their own unique twist on the chant when attacker Bowen started dating reality tv star Dani back in 2021. And the bride’s hardman actor dad Danny Dyer has also admitted to singing along to it in the past.Listen to the chant here, but be warned, it contains expletives.Content cannot be displayed without consentIt comes after we reported the happy couple look smitten as the first pictures of their star-studded ceremony emerged on Saturday night.Love Island stunner Dani wore an elegant off-the-shoulder gown as the newlyweds, both 28, said “I do” in front of their loved ones. And West Ham striker Jarrod looked dapper in a black suit during the Bridgerton-themed ceremony, which saw Dani’s actor dad Danny Dyer give her away.Dani jetted off on her hen do dressed as her now-hubby Jarrod(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: Old rocker Sir Rod Stewart has given an old school hobby a sexy revamp it seems, with Gen Z saying the Maggie Mae singer has made the somewhat nerdy pastime ‘cool’20:31, 31 May 2025Rod Stewart can put a little bit of sexy into anything(Image: More