The actress, 47, is set to return to her iconic role as Bianca Jackson amid the huge upcoming storyline involving her onscreen surrogate daughter Whitney Dean.

The 42-year-old has spoken about why he feels it was 'harsh' of EastEnders to axe him following his split from longtime girlfriend, Rebekah Rose-Ward.

Hertfordshire-born Shona McGarty, 28, told Fabulous Magazine her break-up was amicable and that she didn't want to make a public announcement when things fizzled out last year.

EastEnders stars Maisie Smith and Danny Dyer cut casual figures as they returned to filming following the BBC soap's explosive 35th anniversary boat crash scenes.

The Tiffany Butcher star, 18, and Keegan Baker actor, 21, seemed to share a taxi home after the raucous celebrations as they were spotted getting into a parked vehicle together.

Leading the glamour were Shona and Danielle as they displayed their amazing legs in cocktail dresses, while Gillian Taylforth was assisted by a male pal as she headed to a waiting taxi.

Insiders say Maisie, 18, and Zack, 21, went public with their blossoming romance at the soap's 35th anniversary wrap party in east London on Saturday.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 42, told Lorraine Kelly on Wednesday that she doesn't know the reason behind June's surprise exit, but said she and the cast still view her an 'inspiration.'

The EastEnders actress and I'm A Celeb victor, 27, stunned fans as she pulled her hair off and shared the cheeky caption: 'Hair today, gone tomorrow!'

Many viewers took to Twitter to poke fun at the hilarious transformation, after the character was recast for the seventh time with newcomer Dayle Hudson.

The EastEnders actress, 49, has defended her two-year relationship with boyfriend Tom, 28, who is 21 years her junior, on Thursday's Lorraine.

The TV host, 40, revealed she felt the 'weirdest craziness of emotion' after giving birth to her baby daughter Patricia in September 2018.

In photos of her new clothing line, the I'm A Celebrity winner, 27, looked sensational as she modelled her collection.

EastEnders are set to introduce the first deaf character to help Ben Mitchell cope with his hearing loss in the wake of the explosive boat crash episodes in the BBC soap.

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell faces serious danger in Friday's episode as he steps out in front of a speeding motorbike after failing to hear it coming.

Appearing on Thursday's episode of Loose Women, the EastEnders star, 31, reflected on her journey to motherhood after welcoming daughter Dusty in July with husband Matt Kay.

EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken on Thursday as Daniel Cook dies just hours after girlfriend Jean Slater was given the all-clear from cancer.

In this week's EastEnders, Tiffany's wedding ring is stolen. In Coronation Street Sarah and Adam look set to tie the knot, despite Sarah's fury her daughter is moving to London with Daniel.

Stacey Solomon left Joe Swash horrified when he returned home to find her using her whole body to mop the kitchen floor.

Former EastEnders star Carol Harrison has lashed out at producers of the show and accused them of making her feel 'suicidal' amid a clash over 'sexist and ageist scripts'.

EastEnders SPOILER: Whitney Dean screams out and is covered in blood as she languishes in prison amid Leo King's murder as the BBC soap drops an explosive new trailer.

Nick Berry looked unrecognisable as he made a rare public appearance on a dog walk in Epping recently.

The actress, 57, told her 191,000 Twitter followers she was shocked at the 'nastiness' of comments directed at her after she revealed daughter Maia, 23, had been privately educated.

The former EastEnders actress, 27, showcased her impressive singing skills as she belted out Demi Lovato's This Is Me in an Instagram clip on Monday evening.

Speaking on Loose Women on Wednesday, Carol told how she loved playing the role at first but 'didn't like the way women at that age were being represented'.

The EastEnders star, 42, was roasted by his friend for only being interested in women that 'were the same age as his daughter,' and suggested he should try and find a partner through personality.

The former EastEnders star, 25, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a long 'Dating ad', where she urged anyone who ticked all the boxed to get in touch directly.

In this week's Coronation Street Ali is loaded into an ambulance after Gary partnered with Sharon to get revenge. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Jay practises proposing to Lola.

The former EastEnders star, 27, proved family comes first as she enjoyed some quality time with her youngest child in a sweet clip uploaded to her Instagram account on Monday morning.

The pair were both skeptical at first but Jay soon realised he was excited at the prospect of becoming a father following a chat with Billy Mitchell.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton looked incredible when she attended the TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday.

Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack has revealed his soap star wife Samantha 'takes the mick' out of his line-learning style.

Appearing on Lorraine on Wednesday, the former EastEnders actress, 48, discussed her fertility issues, the death of mum, and explained how she keeps her mental health in check

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa, 27, sent fans wild as she hinted her character Lauren Branning could return to Albert Square.

In this week's Coronation Street, Evelyn reconnects with her old flame, bearded Arthur. Meanwhile, in Eastenders, Ben is visited by Danny, who has a proposition for him.

Last month the 35 anniversary episode of EastEnders saw 13-year-old Dennis Rickman die in a horrific boat crash.

She split up with her fiancé back in January after an 18 month engagement. And EastEnders' Shona McGarty was seen for the first time without her engagement ring

The extended studio - based mere feet away from the old set - includes a brand new Queen Vic pub, railway line and block of flats to replicate the soap's original set, and is thought to cost £87m.

The 47-year-old EastEnders star - who is now based in Malibu, California - took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her emotional post.

The former EastEnders' actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to film herself walking past her local and admitted she found it 'distressing' to see so many people there.

The group clearly got into the spirit of the Irish festive holiday as Max donned a large leprechaun hat as he cut loose with his co-stars on Saturday.

Melissa Suffield has given birth to her first child with fiancé Robert Brendan. 

The Ex- EastEnders actress, 27, shared a sweet picture with her baby boy resting on her chest during the night alongside the caption: 'Shout out to the 3am crew!'

The EastEnders actress asked for questions while bored at home as she isolates with her fiance Ben Bhanvra.

In a statement posted to Twitter, executive producer Dame Pippa Harris broke the news to fans that filming for the upcoming Christmas Special and Series 10 had been halted for the time being.

EastEnders icon Dean Gaffney fears he has coronavirus after losing his sense of smell and taste.

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has joined in the campaign to get the public to wash their hands more frequently during the pandemic.

The actress', 48, character Kat Slater made a swift exit on the episode after she abruptly left the Queen Vic pub following a cryptic phone call.

he former EastEnders actress, 82, is battling Alzheimer's but Christopher says she still manages to make her friends and family laugh.

The former EastEnders actress, 49, was told to 'practice what you preach' by a disgruntled Twitter follower who slammed her suggestion to have one or two workmen out to pave slabs in her garden.