EASTENDERS star Charlie Winter looks unrecognisable as he revealed he's stepped away from acting in favour of a rap career.

The actor played Hunter Owen who arrived in Walford with his mum, returning character Mel – played by Tamzin Outhwaite – in February 2018.

The actor who goes by the stage name Chaz has wiped his social media clean of his soap past and has a handful of posed shots for his music career.

The most recent post was shared in November and sees him posing for several shots in a black and grey hoodie with a white chevron stripe while in the studio.

Read our Soaps live blog below for the latest news and gossip…

  • Milica Cosic

    Corrie fans on how Faye & Emma will be rumbled

    CORONATION Street fans are convinced they've finally figured out how Faye Windass and Emma Brooker will be rumbled.

    The waitress said that she got it from a charity shop, but Craig kept pressing for more about which shop she got it in.

    Viewers of the soap think that Craig is on to something and Faye and Emma's secret could be exposed.

    One wrote on Twitter: "Faye acting shifty, Craig will notice sooner or later."

    A second said: "Faye & Emma are only really succeeding in bringing more attention on themselves. Constantly freaking out, asking questions 24/7. Telling Craig he needs to get back to work. If their not careful he'll start to get seriously suspicious before too long."

    A third added: "Craig won’t be working for the police much longer if he carries on this way! The kids going to end up getting himself into trouble!"

    "Our Craig is a supercop, professional bread baker and a crutches expert! Is there anything that our Craig can't do/doesn't know," a fourth questioned.

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    EastEnders’ Hunter Owen actor reinvents himself

    EASTENDERS star Charlie Winter looks unrecognisable as he revealed he's stepped away from acting in favour of a rap career.

    The actor played Hunter Owen who arrived in Walford with his mum, returning character Mel – played by Tamzin Outhwaite – in February 2018.

    Charlie released his first rap single on YouTube in 2019 after recording it on a day off from filming in Albert Square.

    The actor's first effort was called Cheeky Chappy Flow and its video was filmed in London's Regent's Park.

    The lyrics are full of banter about his looks, saying "keeping it simple smile and dimples," as he sends out a message to his "haters," saying "girls see you and they blink and leave".

    Then in January 2019, he wowed his fans with the release of his second rap video, which samples Ultra Nate's classic 90s track Free in his track Overdue Freestyle, after it was confirmed he's been axed from the soap.

    The gritty black and white video sees Charlie, who goes by the name Chaz, rapping about his life while hanging out with pals.

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    Corries’s Charlie Condou heartbroken as sister has died

    CORONATION Street star Charlie Condou has been left heartbroken as he reveals his beloved sister has passed away.

    The actor took to Twitter to confirm the news that Niki Shisley had tragically lost her battle with ovarian cancer "a few days ago".

    Sharing a post to a JustGiving page supporting female domestic violence victims, he revealed a fundraiser had been set up in her memory.

    "In memory of my beautiful sister, who died a few days ago," Charlie wrote to fans, whose former co-stars and celebrity pals rushed to console him.

    Coronation Street actress Jane Danson began: "Charlie, so very sad to hear this. Sending love to you and to your family."

    Former The Great British Bake Off Host Sue Perkins added: "I'm so sorry," while Radio 2's Gabby Roslin wrote: "Sending you my deepest sympathies and love."

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    Hollyoaks star Adam Woodward looks unrecognisable

    HOLLYOAKS star Adam Woodward has been spotted looking unrecognisable four months after quitting the soap for a huge career change.

    The actor took to Instagram to show off his new look – smiling for the camera as he wrestled with a friend to the floor with a Brazilian Ju Jitsu move.

    Adam, 29, rose to fame in ITV soap Emmerdale as Grant before going on to play Brody Hudson in Channel 4's Hollyoaks back in 2017.

    Now, Adam has turned his attention to a totally new career in competing in martial arts competitions, and looks very different from his soap days.

    Four months after his last episode aired, the star revealed he has grown out his hair to form long curls, and has beefed up in the gym.

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    Peaky Blinders star Toby Kirkup 'died alone'

    PEAKY Blinders star Toby Kirkup died alone at his home when an aneurysm ruptured just hours after he was discharged from hospital, an inquest has been told.

    Toby Kirkup was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 2020 before being diagnosed with gastritis and sent home on the same day.

    The 48-year-old later died alone at his home in Titanic Mills, Linthwaite, from bleeding caused by a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm, pathologist Dr Karen Ramsden told an inquest at Bradford Coroner's Court.

    Toby appeared as a police sergeant in BBC crime drama Peaky Blinders, and also acted in ITV soap Emmerdale.

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    EastEnders’ Cheryl Fergison shares rare picture

    EASTENDERS legend Cheryl Fergison has posed alongside the little brother she was reunited with just 11 years ago.

    The Heather Trott actress, 56, said their surprising story sounded like it has been borrowed from a soap plotline.

    She explained how she and other family members were reunited with Graeme – plus two other siblings.

    The actress posted alongside him in an Instagram picture, writing: "So my brother is coming up for a visit today 😘 we are like two peas in a pod.

    "There’s is always laughs & fun times when we get together. Our story of how we found each other is simply amazing, emotional and one you couldn’t even write in a soap!"

    She went on: "11 years ago Graeme and two other siblings came into mine and our family’s life.

    "Since then even when times are tough we are there for each other ❤️ Thank you little Bro for being there 😘❤️."

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    Corrie viewers disgusted at Bernie

    CORONATION Street fans are disgusted after Bernie Winter took half of the reward money after Joseph Brown’s disappearance.

    The cafe worker – who is played by actress Jayne Hazlegrove in the ITV soap – discovered that Joseph going missing wasn’t an accident this week.

    Fans are predicting horror for the family when the secret is revealed.

    One wrote: "Bernie got the money from that guy, knew it. #Corrie"

    A second said: "I thought Bernie would want half of the reward money and now I think she'll take it because Chesney is going to run himself ragged with an extra job.

    "I think she'll spill the beans to save Chesney and Gemma from the cops and social services."

    Another added: "Oh wait until they find out about her deal! #Corrie"

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    EastEnders spoilers: Bailey takes drastic action

    WHEN Karen Taylor offered Mitch Baker a spot in her bed, some EastEnders viewers were hopeful to see them back together.

    Due to air next week, the instalments will see the 12-year-old hatch a plan to reignite their spark as Karen (Lorraine Stanley) and Mitch (Roger Griffiths) argue over their sleeping situation.

    And while Karen complains to the young girl about a leak in the roof – which has been bothering the household since before the new year – Mitch receives a surprise delivery.

    Bailey is pleased to see her plan working and is only encouraged when Karen receives her own parcel.

    But while Karen is none the wiser, Bailey's half-brother Keegan (Zack Morris) soon clocks on and Mitch catches up.

    A sympathetic Mitch takes action by having a chat with his daughter Bailey.

    He proceeds to remind her that she can't make him and Karen fall in love again.

    Read more on the spoiler here.

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    Emmerdale fans in hysterics at Charity

    EMMERDALE viewers are in hysterics after Charity Dingle gave Chas a savage pep talk about The Woolpack. 

    The former landlady of the pub – who is played by actress Emma Atkins in the ITV soap – took a trip down memory lane with Chas as she faced leaving her business of more than a decade.

    Charity’s pep talk had viewers in hysterics after she sailed down unhappy memory lane.

    One wrote: "Charity and Chas having a nice scene for a change. #Emmerdale"

    A second said: "I always love Chas and Charity scenes. Charity giving Chas her best pep talk. They work so amazing together as always."

    Another added: "Forgot that Chas had an affair with her nieces boyfriend! That was a trip down memory lane. #Emmerdale"

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    Soap kids you never knew were related

    CHILD stars have been at the centre of some of soapland’s juiciest storylines of late – and a number of them not only share scenes, but a bloodline too. 

    Here are all the real life soap siblings:

    • Lacey and Daisy Turner and Lily Harvey
    • Ellie Leach and Brooke Vincent
    • Jamie Borthwick and Charlie Winter
    • Rebecca and Jack James Ryan
    • Jacqueline and Megan Jossa 

    Read the article in full here.

    Corrie spoilers: Daisy Midgeley defends Daniel 

    In an upcoming Coronation Street episode, due to air next Monday, Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) unexpectedly sings Daniel's praises to Lydia.

    Lydia will be seen confiding in Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) whom she has previously befriended upon her arrival in Weatherfield, telling her all about her worries.

    Overhearing their conversation, Daisy jumps in to assure Lydia that she has nothing to fear from Daniel.

    This prompts Sarah to tell Daniel how Daisy defended him to Lydia.

    Daniel is taken aback by Daisy's interference.

    Later on, Daniel bumps into Daisy and thanks her for her help but is again shocked when she suggests they go out for a drink.

    Meanwhile, Lydia spots the two characters and can't help but notice the spark between them.

    Another love triangle for Lydia?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Manpreet announces dramatic plan 

    Desperate to get away from her horrific near-death experience, the GP announces her plans to move away from the Dales in an upcoming Emmerdale episode.

    In new Emmerdale instalments due to air next week on ITV, Manpreet wakes up and makes her future plans known to Charles as she is traumatised by her ordeals.

    Manpreet continues to put on a brave face but, soon, her struggles with her anxiety and her physical frailty get the best of her as she is terrified of running into Meena again.

    Charles helps Manpreet recover and the pair remain united… although the latter expresses her ideas that she should move away and give herself a fresh start.

    Both characters share a complicated past.

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    Fans convinced Phil Mitchell will be murdered

    Phil was given the option of avoiding a life sentence in prison for Vincent Hubbard’s murder and viewers know he had nothing to do with it – but the police have seized the available evidence and have a case that could put him away for years.

    However they have also offered him a way out.

    DCI Keeble made him the offer – insisting her bosses want him to use his retirement from crime in a productive way.

    But fans are worried Phil will take the deal and turn grass – and promptly sign his own death warrant.

    One wrote: “I’ve a feeling Steve wants to start wrapping up his time and giving him a bit storyline arc to finish on would be most suitable.

    “Going against all his principles and all his instincts.

    “And gaining a nice pair of concrete boots at the end of it.”

    Another added: “If Phil becomes a grass, I won’t watching eastenders anymore.”

    Corrie spoilers: Faye Windass makes shock confession

    Emma (Alexandra Mardell) and Faye had a dramatic start to the new year after running over the elderly man during a driving lesson.

    Despite him insisting he was fine, refusing to be taken to hospital and mentioning that his mystery grandson was in the habit of taking care of him, he was later found dead in his armchair by the pair.

    They have since tried to cover up any evidence of their implication, as Faye previously spent several months behind bars for attacking Adam Barlow whom she had confused with Ray Crosby.

    Faye realises that truth time has come when Craig mention an e-fit of the girl the postman saw at Ted's flat, adding that the composite resembles Emma.

    Craig is then faced by a distraught Faye who crumbles before him and tells him the whole story of Ted's accidental death.

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      Emmerdale to air special week of episodes 

      EMMERDALE will air a special week of episodes as Cain Dingle’s explosive feud with Al Chapman comes to a head.

      And now soap boss Jane Hudson has revealed a special week of episodes that will see the feud reach its peak.

      Jane revealed: “I think we can probably tease in our special week that Cain and Al’s feud is definitely not over. 

      “As we will see in that special week something will happen that will make those two have to look at their relationship with each other. 

      “There’s definitely going to be an explosive Cain and Al moment in our special week.”

      She added: “I think the audience are really enjoying these two men constantly at war.”

      Read more here.

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      Hollyoaks cast: New, leaving & returning characters

      With plenty of drama in store for the rest of 2022, here’s the lowdown on the Channel 4 soap's latest comings and goings…

      • Lisa Hunter (Gemma Atkinson) – returning
      • Ethan Williams (Matthew-James Bailey) – joined
      • Maya (Ky Discala) – joined and left
      • Chen-Williams family – joined
      • Trish Minniver (Denise Welch) – left
      • Sylver McQueen (David Tag) – left
      • Marnie Nightingale (Lysette Anthony) – left
      • Celeste Faroe (Andrea Ali) – left
      • Leela Lomax (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) – returned
      • Fergus Collins (Robert Beck) – left
      • Pete Buchanan (Kai Owen) – left
      • Zara Morgan (Kelly Condron) – returned
      • Sid Sumner (Billy Price) – returned
      • Timmy Simons (Sam Tutty) – left
      • Brody Hudson (Adam Woodward) – left
      • Courtney Campbell (Amy Conachan) – left
      • Marco and Jacob (AJ and Curtis Pritchard) – left
      • Brad King (Tom Benedict Knight) – left
      • Victor Brothers (Benjamin O’Mahony) – left

      Emmerdale hit by Ofcom complaints

      EMMERDALE has come under fire yet again for serial killer Meena Jutla's brutal murders.

      The countryside soap has upset some viewers with the plot, which has seen the evil nurse wipe out swathes of the cast.

      TV watchdog Ofcom said it received 65 complaints over the 12 January episode alone.

      It saw Meena planning to kill Manpreet Sharma and Vinny Dingle both at once by gassing them in a barn – after a chilling speech.

      Ofcom said the 12 January complaints were related to the "ongoing storyline involving serial killer Meena Jutla".

      Last week the TV watchdog revealed 156 objections about Paige Sandhu's murderous character had been logged over just two days.

      Corrie’s Amy Barlow in spiking horror

      The Sun can exclusively reveal that Coronation Street’s Amy Barlow is going to be the victim of a horror drink spiking.

      It will kick off a major new storyline as Amy falls for drug dealer Jacob.

      A source said: “Amy ends up in a bad way in hospital and Steve and Tracy fear the worst.

      “They’re convinced she is on drugs – but she is adamant she didn’t take them knowingly.

      “It soon becomes clear that she’s been the victim of spiking but Steve and Tracy don’t accept it.

      “They are convinced Jacob is leading their daughter astray, and soon the police are investigating.”

      Read more here.

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      Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny Dingle takes drastic action

      Vinny has stopped at nothing to prove Liv (Isobel Steele) was wrongfully accused of Ben Tucker's murder.

      When he realises that the search for serial killer Meena could drag on, meaning that Liv will stay behind bars where she suffered a brutal beating in Monday's Emmerdale instalment, Vinny takes matters into his own hands.

      With the lack of concrete evidence for Liv to be released, Vinny pushes a traumatised Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) to lie to the police.

      A court hearing is held the next day and Liv asks Vinny to warn her estranged half-brother Aaron (first played by Danny Webb from 2003 to 2006 but portrayed by Danny Miller since 2008) about the recent events and the latter obliges.

      But upon hearing Liv could be innocent, would Aaron backtrack and return to the Dales?

      Tune in to ITV to find out.

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        Emmerdale fans disgusted as Al Chapman drops bombshell 

        EMMERDALE fans are disgusted with Al Chapman after he scammed Chas and Marlon Dingle over The Woolpack.

        One wrote: "#Emmerdale That smirk on Al's face makes my blood boil."

        A second said: "I bet Al has paid the insurance woman to void the claim. #Emmerdale"

        Another added: "What's the betting that Al has paid off this insurance person? Refusing the claim on the grounds she gave is nonsense. #Emmerdale"

        "#Emmerdale Al the lying creep," a fourth commented.

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        Spoiler: Harvey Monroe makes shock decision

        In an upcoming episode of EastEnders, due to air next week on BBC One, Harvey decides to give himself and Dana (Barbara Smith) a fresh start by moving out of Albert Square and forgetting about his son's terrible crimes.

        He explains to Jack Branning (played by Scott Maslen) that the pair need to leave and lies about his mother being ill.

        A little white lie he believes will protect them as Harvey later reminds Dana that their landlord is also a police officer and could kick them out if he finds out about their link with Aaron.

        But while Harvey made his decision, too stricken by recent events and determined to keep what is left of his family safe, Dana doesn't want to leave.

        Aaron was also the cause of Dana and Bobby Beale's recent break-up during an EastEnders episode aired last week.

        Aaron worked his mind games when Bobby was getting suspicious about his connection with the far-right gang, telling Dana that Bobby was only trying to isolate her from her family and force her to a religious conversion.

        Next week, Dana will call Peter Beale, telling him she is too sick to come in to work.

        Believing she hung up on the phone, she will reveal a huge secret while talking to Mila and Kioni… with Peter listening in.

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        EastEnders’ original Jordan Johnson star is unrecognisable 

        EASTENDERS’ original Jordan Johnson star is unrecognisable after his jaw-dropping fitness transformation.

        Michael-Joel David Stuart, now 25, took on the role of serial killer Lucas Johnson‘s son in 2008, when he was just 11.

        The actor played the schoolboy for two years until his dad was arrested after killing five Walford residents.

        Fourteen years on from his stint on the BBC soap, and Michael-Joel looks all grown up and has clearly found a new passion – working up a sweat at the gym.

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        Coronation Street spoilers: Sally Metcalfe arrested

        TIM Metcalfe comes clean to Sally about his heart problems, preparing himself to go under the knife.

        In recent weeks, Tim has been going above and beyond to keep Sally from a devastating truth about his health.

        And in an upcoming episode of Coronation Street, due to air next week, Tim begs Kevin to speak to Sally for him from his hospital bed, conveying how sorry he is for not telling her everything from the get-go.

        However, before he can find out whether Sally forgives him, and as drifts off with the anaesthetic, Tim hears commotion in the hospital corridor… while Sally is being arrested by a police officer.

        Following his operation, Tim awakes with hazy memories of Sally being hauled away but figures it could only have been a bad dream.

        Later on in the week, when Tim is visited in hospital by his wife and his daughter Faye, Sally remains on her political ambitions as she has been going head-to-head with Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) in the council elections.

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