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    EastEnders’ Shane Richie hints ‘fireworks’ involving old flame in bombshell plot

    EastEnders icon Shane Richie, who plays Alfie Moon, has spoken out about a huge new storyline that is set to hit the square in the coming months and will run until 202612:30, 01 Jun 2025Alfie Moon star Shane Richie has dropped some serious hints about an upcoming EastEnders storyline.While speaking with The Mirror at The British Soap Awards 2025 the Walford icon teased that there are massive scenes ahead, hinting at a storyline that could even eclipse the soap’s 40th anniversary celebrations.He let slip that this major plot would unfold over several months and spill into the following year. While he kept quiet on the specifics, he did suggest “fireworks” were in store.Shane shared that new producer Ben Wadey has grand plans for EastEnders: “He has told me some things. I said: ‘Let me sit down’.”Shane hinted at Kat’s involvement with the storyline(Image: More

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    EastEnders icon confirms sudden soap exit after taking on ‘strange’ new job

    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

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    Peter Andre already ‘set up’ Jafaican sequel after hidden post-credit scene

    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

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    British Soap Awards bomb scare leaves stars in panic as they evacuate the scene

    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

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    EastEnders star eyes up BBC return with a never been done before twist

    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

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    Brooklyn Beckham’s London visit deepens family rift as Nicola Peltz’s friends speak out

    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