EASTENDERS' Janine Butcher has been causing havoc since her return to Walford – and now she has her sights set on her niece.
Charlie Brooks' character has already attempted to crawl her way back into owning the Queen Vic pub, after helping out behind the bar.
Now upcoming EastEnders spoilers show Janine will scheme against Tiffany, played by Maisie Smith, and use her business for cash.
And next week, the soap will give a further insight into the real reason for Tiffany's brother Liam suddenly arrival as he ignores a call from Cindy, leading her to get in contact with her brother Peter and ask for money.
Cindy also spills the beans on what’s going on between her and Liam.
For all the latest soap news, gossip and spoilers follow our live blog below…
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie cast at war with bosses
CORRIE bosses are facing a backlash after the soap’s stars were asked to help flog products for tiny fees.
Producers have signed placement deals with the likes of Costa Coffee, Co-op and EE.
A Costa shop opened on the cobbles three years ago, while hoardings advertising a new branch of phone firm EE in Weatherfield appeared in the summer.
But further collaborations with the brands sees ITV chiefs expecting the cast to promote companies by incorporating branded snacks and drinks into scenes and getting actors to pose with them.
Some are being offered just £100 a month to effectively give endorsements in front of millions of viewers.
A source said: “It’s an absolute joke — it’s insulting.
“Bosses are raking in tens of thousands for deals while they are getting the off-cuts.
“Some can command much bigger fees to promote products away from the show.”
- Joseph Gamp
Is Lucy Fallon Married?
It was reported in early 2020 that Fallon had split from boyfriend Tom Leech after a four year relationship.
Fallon and Leech had been living together since 2017.
During lockdown Fallon was interviewed by stylist Ryan Kay for his show, Talks with Ryan. When he asked her about her love life she said, "The love life. Wow that is the million dollar question I feel."
At the time she admitted to Kay that: "Love life is not really thriving I'm not going to lie. It's quite dead really. But it's fine. Everything happens for a reason."
But within just a few short months Fallon's love life turned a corner when she moved in with Preston North End footballer Ryan Ledson, 24, whose home is described as a mansion.
The couple are now Instagram official and have been spotted on holidays together.
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Who is Lucy Fallon (continued…)
The age difference between mother and daughter was just 13 years, since Sarah Platt had her daughter at the age of 13 following an ill-fated relationship.
Speaking to the Sun in February 2017, Fallon addressed her sexual exploitation storyline.
She said: “I’m sure some people will say scenes like this shouldn’t be on TV before the watershed. But it’s really important that it is, because we want young girls to watch."
She won two British Soap Awards in 2018, one for Best Female Dramatic Performance and the other for Best Actress.
Fallon left Coronation Street in early 2020, announcing her decision to move away from the famous cobbles on Twitter.
She said: "After the most incredible four years, I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020."
In 2021, Fallon started filming TV series Tom Jones alongside Alun Armstrong, Pearl Mackie and Felicity Montague.
The same year she took part in podcast Sour Hall.
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Who is Lucy Fallon?
Lucy Fallon was born on November 13, 1995, in Blackpool, Lancashire.
She was catapulted to stardom at the age of 19 when she was cast as 13-year-old Bethany Platt on the long running soap Coronation Street in 2015.
Her screen mother was much loved Sarah Platt played by Tina O'Brien, and her screen grandmother was Corrie icon Gail Platt played by Helen Worth.
Fallon landed the role of Bethany after actress Katie Redford, was fired after lying about her age.
She later went on to star in TV soap Doctors.
Fallon joined the soap when her character returned to The Street with her mother after the tearaway teenager was expelled from her school in Milan.
- Joseph Gamp
When is EastEnders is on again?
The soap is on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
On Mondays and Fridays it is on at 8.05pm on BBC One.
Then on Tuesday’s and Thursday it is on at 7.35pm.
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EastEnders exit for Strictly
STRICTLY star Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed that she’s left EastEnders to focus on her dancing with Giovanni Pernice.
The actress shocked fans when character Frankie Lewis left Albert Square on Tuesday night.
Rose – who plays Danny Dyer’s onscreen daughter – decided she needed a break from Walford after she was left fearing for her life last week.
Viewers were left sobbing as Frankie said an emotional goodbye to her dad Mick Carter and departed in a taxi to go stay with a friend.
“Normally, EastEnders makes you work at the same time as doing Strictly, but EastEnders gave me time off, so I can just focus on Strictly completely,” Rose told Metro.
The 26-year-old, who is the show’s first ever deaf contestant, has been wowing the judges weekly with pro Giovanni.
Read more here.
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EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in incredible throwback with Pat Sharpe
AN EastEnders favourite has shared a throwback alongside TV star Pat Sharpe – and looks totally unrecognisable.
Luisa Bradshaw-White, who is best known for playing Tina Carter in the BBC One soap, was pictured as a fresh-faced teen in the Instagram post.
Smiling from ear to ear, Luisa, 46, looked beyond excited to be photographed side by side with Fun House host Pat Sharpe.
The then teenage star had tied her hair up into a high ponytail with a red tartan scrunchie, and wore a blue denim jacket to meet the long-haired star.
She smiled for the camera as DJ Pat, 59, placed a kiss on her forehead and wrapped an arm around Luisa in front of the camera.
Who is Simon Gregson?
Simon Alan Gregory was born October 2, 1974 and is better known by his stage name Simon Gregson.
He is an English actor best known for playing Steve McDonald in Coronation Street.
He has received 17 awards for comedy and performance, plus a Legends of Industry Award.
Simon’s first appearance in Corrie aired on December 6, 1989 and to date he has appeared in nearly 3,500 episodes.
It was announced in September 2015 that he was to take an extended break from the show for personal reasons.
Simon returned to the soap in 2016.
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale fans spot HUGE clue
EMMERDALE fans have spotted a HUGE clue about Chloe’s dad’s identity after pausing the soap at the perfect moment.
Mystery surrounds the identity of Chloe’s father, with Kerry Wyatt’s return to the village prompting a lot of intrigue about him from viewers.
He is currently in prison for an unknown crime, while Kerry is working at his mansion as a maid.
But in one scene, the mystery man sent a text to Kerry’s mobile phone, and one crafty viewer managed to pause the footage to get a better look.
The message was all in caps and read: “Where the hell’s my watch?!” and was sent by someone called ‘Damon’.
A number of fans looked to Ben Richards’ recent casting and put the two things together, with one writing on Twitter: “Damon I think the new character coming in it. Think the actor is Ben Richards.”
Another added: “Maybe that is Ben Richards. He’s supposed to be joining the cast. Just a huge guess.”
- Milica Cosic
When is EastEnders is on again?
The soap is on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
On Mondays and Fridays it is on at 8.05pm on BBC One.
Then on Tuesday’s and Thursday it is on at 7.35pm.
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Explained: What's Simon Gregson's net worth?
Simon is believed to have a net worth of around £1M.
This is down to his role on Coronation Street.
Simon's salary for starring on the soap is believed to be £150K a year.
- Milica Cosic
Who is Simon Gregson?
Simon Alan Gregory was born October 2, 1974 and is better known by his stage name Simon Gregson.
He is an English actor best known for playing Steve McDonald in Coronation Street.
He has received 17 awards for comedy and performance, plus a Legends of Industry Award.
Simon's first appearance in Corrie aired on December 6, 1989 and to date he has appeared in nearly 3,500 episodes.
It was announced in September 2015 that he was to take an extended break from the show for personal reasons.
Simon returned to the soap in 2016.
Simon Gregson is a much-loved Corrie star Credit: Rex - Milica Cosic
EastEnders boss quits soap after three years
EASTENDERS' boss has quit the soap after three years to lead Casualty – with a new executive producer taking over.
Jon Sen's departure follows a slump in ratings for the BBC One soap.
In an announcement by BBC Studios, Chris Clenshaw was confirmed as EastEnders' new executive producer.
It isn't the first time Chris, who previously worked on Holby City, will have been involved in the Albert Square action.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ Laila Morse's VERY cheeky reason for stripping naked on TV
EASTENDERS’ Laila Morse has revealed the VERY cheeky reason she’s not scared of stripping naked on TV.
The 76-year-old has signed up for the new series of The Real Full Monty alongside a host of Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing stars.
Despite the oldest celebrity to take part, Laila is not fazed about shedding her clothes for the cameras.
She told the Daily Star: “”I do like to take my clothes off when I’m on holiday.
“I was on a nudist beach in Lanzarote and had a smashing time. I don’t care if I look like a beached whale.
“Every woman should enjoy getting her kit off. We’re too hung up about having the perfect body. We should be proud of what we’ve got.”
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in incredible throwback with Pat Sharpe
AN EastEnders favourite has shared a throwback alongside TV star Pat Sharpe – and looks totally unrecognisable.
Luisa Bradshaw-White, who is best known for playing Tina Carter in the BBC One soap, was pictured as a fresh-faced teen in the Instagram post.
Smiling from ear to ear, Luisa, 46, looked beyond excited to be photographed side by side with Fun House host Pat Sharpe.
The then teenage star had tied her hair up into a high ponytail with a red tartan scrunchie, and wore a blue denim jacket to meet the long-haired star.
She smiled for the camera as DJ Pat, 59, placed a kiss on her forehead and wrapped an arm around Luisa in front of the camera.
- Milica Cosic
Gemma Atkinson returning to Hollyoaks (Continued…)
A TV insider said: “Their daughter is now at an age where Gemma can work more and more and she’s already been making brief appearances on TV shows.
“And it’s a real coup getting her back on Hollyoaks because she’s arguably one of the programme’s biggest success stories.
“Gemma has a huge profile through being on a string of shows since she left the soap, and dating Gorka and starting a family with him has brought an inevitable degree of attention.”
- Milica Cosic
Sarah Jayne Dunn replaced by Gemma Atkinson on Hollyoaks
SOAP stunner Gemma Atkinson is returning to Hollyoaks – the soap that launched her career 20 years ago.
It comes in the same week that the Channel 4 show sacked Sarah Jayne Dunne for having an OnlyFans account.
Gemma, 36, will reprise her role as Lisa Hunter on the show, which she quit in 2006 to pursue other TV work.
She then went on I’m A Celebrity, Emmerdale and Strictly where she met her future fiance, hunky pro Gorka Marquez, 31, and had a baby, Mia.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders spoilers: Stacey Slater’s wife found drunk in a bar
STACEY Slater certainly knows how to pick her partners in EastEnders.
The cleaner – who is played by actress Lacey Turner in the BBC soap – was recently released from prison and returned home with a brand new wife.
But after a doomed marriage with Martin Fowler, an affair with Max Branning, her new wife, though strictly platonic, is a violent drunk.
And viewers watched last week as Jean brought in her son Sean to see Eve off.
He convinced her to leave Stacey with her family and to take her chaos elsewhere, much to Stacey’s fury.
Now next week Stacey will finally track Eve down – and it’s not good news.
- Milica Cosic
Coronation Street spoilers: Kelly Neelan ends up on the streets
KELLY Neelan ends up on the streets after being caught stealing Amy Barlow's phone next week in Coronation Street.
The troubled teen – played by Millie Gibson in the ITV soap – recently returned to the Cobbles after being released from prison.
Kelly was behind bars for the brutal murder of Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni).
However, Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) was recently found guilty of the crime.
Since returning to Weatherfield, Kelly hasn't had the easiest of rides as the Street have been less than welcoming towards her.
She's been accused of damaging the corner shop, and now things are about to get a whole lot worse.
In an episode due to air next week, Kelly thinks that she's got away with stealing Amy's (Elle Mulvaney) phone until it goes off in her bag.
Her foster dad Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) is left fuming and tells her to get out of the house.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
When is Emmerale on?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV.
Fans also get an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
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Emmerdale kidnapping horror
EMMERDALE viewers were left baffled while watching last night’s episode – after they were reminded of Jai and Charity’s kidnapping horror.
Fans of the Yorkshire-based soap were reminded of a time when Jai and Charity were married, with the abusive husband locking her in a shipping container.
It seems like many had forgotten that it had ever happened – and some even forgot that the couple were ever married at all.
Viewers soon took to Twitter to air their thoughts at the unexpected reference.
One fan said: “I completely forgot that Jai and Charity were married.”
Someone else added: “Wow! Emmerdale remembered Jai locking Charity in that container.
“Funny that – she seems to have forgotten.”
Another fan sarcastically penned: “The casual mention of Jai kidnapping Charity. Welcome to the village of kidnapping and arson.
“For the locals, it was just a Tuesday.”
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders fans convinced Denny and Alyssa paternity twist is FAKE
EASTENDERS viewers were left open-mouthed earlier this week after Dennis Jr was confirmed as Alyssa’s mystery father – but some are sure that the paternity twist is fake.
Last year, the 13-year-old schoolboy died in a boating tragedy and young mum Jada admitted to his mum Sharon that he was the father of her baby – leaving her shellshocked.
During Thursday night’s revealing episode, Jada admitted: "It was a one-off – we were friends, but it was never really more than that."
However, fans are adamant that there could be another twist in store for Sharon, with many believing that Jada could be making up the whole thing altogether.
Taking to Twitter, one eagle-eyed viewer said: "I don't understand, Dennis died in February last year and Alyssa looks only a few months old.
“Either Jada had a very long pregnancy or Dennis ain't the father at all."
Echoing their comments, another fan added: "Wait, exactly how old is Jada? Cos Dennis Jr was only 13.
“Surely she would have read about his death in the paper/online months ago?”
EastEnders viewers were left open-mouthed after Jada claimed Alyssa was Dennis Jr's daughter - Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Chas Dingle flirts with Al Chapman during boozy dinner
CHAS Dingle flirts with her former flame Al Chapman as he plies her with a boozy dinner next week in Emmerdale.
The Woolpack landlady – played by Lucy Pargeter in the ITV soap – has been busy trying to save the pub from getting closed down.
Chef Marlon Dingle ended up selling his half of the business to Al in a bid to stop the pub from going bust.
But to make things awkward, as viewers will know, Chas went after Al earlier this year for an affair, but he rejected her because he was engaged to Priya Sharma.
In recent weeks the businessman has been offering up ideas that he thinks could help The Woolpack, but Chas isn't having any of it.
Next week Marlon and Chas' partner Paddy Kirk are left fuming when he finds out that Al has allowed his son Ellis to start working at the pub without running it past him first.
He gets even angrier when he invites a man called Trevor from a brewery in to taste his beers.
Unlucky for Marlon, Chas is left feeling quite impressed by Al's efforts, as well as Trevor's beer, so she agrees to invest in his brand.
Things get much worse when Al introduces a new uniform for all the staff to wear at the pub and can't help himself when he comments at how good Chas looks in it.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie & Emmerdale fans livid as tonight’s episodes are cancelled
CORRIE and Emmerdale viewers have been left fuming as tonight’s instalments make way for football.
ITV plans to show England's 2022 World Cup qualification games, which will eat into some of Corrie’s regular slots.
England goes head to head with Albania on Friday, with a broadcast starting at 7pm (and kickoff at 7.45pm), and then San Marino on Monday at the same time.
One stomped up the warpath to write: “I have got to say that I am disgusted with ITV, the reason being you have taken off Coronation Street and Emmerdale for football. This has ruined mine and no doubt hundreds of other viewers’ viewing pleasure.”
“Keep the sport for ITV4 and let your viewers watch their regular programmes”, another demanded.
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