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EastEnders is a British soap opera that has been airing since 1985. It is set in the fictional borough of Walford in East London and follows the lives of the residents of Albert Square. The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of working-class life in London and has tackled a wide range of social issues over the years. Some of the most popular storylines have included the Who Shot Phil? mystery and the Sharongate affair.

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Jessie Wallace shares a rare snap of lookalike daughter Tallulah

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Jessie Wallace posts rare snap of lookalike daughter Tallulah on her 21st birthday as EastEnders co-stars rush to share their congratulations

03/11/25 11:58

Jessie Wallace shared a rare snap of lookalike daughter Tallulah to celebrate her 21st birthday on Sunday. The EastEnders actress, 54, who shares her daughter with ex Dave Morgan, took to Instagram to mark the occasion as her soap co-stars shared their congratulations. Mum-of-one Tallulah looked gorgeous in the snap which appeared to have been taking during a lavish holiday as she posed with an Iguana....read

Clair Norris 'to make epic soap return in more glam role' just months after EastEnders axe as Bernie Taylor
03/11/25 08:57
The 27 year old played the role of Bernie Taylor between 2017 and 2025. Back in July, Clair's alter-ego Bernie fled Walford with her cousin after stealing £25,000 from the Panesar family.
Maisie Smith is closer than ever to boyfriend Max George almost year on from heart operation but admits he still has his 'hard days'
02/11/25 01:47
Maisie Smith says she has grown closer than ever to her boyfriend Max George almost a year on from his heart surgery.
EastEnders star Shona McGarty 'splits from fiancé David Bracken' - a year after he proposed
02/11/25 00:13
Shona McGarty has reportedly split from her fiancé, David Bracken, just over a year after he popped the question in London's Holland Park.
Ex-EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison finally gets a new job in Ireland's first social media soap after she confessed she is 'broke'
31/10/25 11:05
Cheryl Fergison has finally bagged herself a new job in Ireland's first-ever social media soap opera, Centra Deli Drama, after she confessed she was 'broke'.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, 44, shows off her dramatic weight loss in figure-hugging jeans - after admitting she has a 'complicated' relationship with her body
30/10/25 18:35
The EastEnders actress, 44, who is known for playing Janine Butcher before her exit in 2022, showcased her slender figure after an appointment at her hairdresser's.
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Ross Kemp announces sad death of his lookalike dad age 88 as he pays tribute to his 'hero and role model' ahead of funeral
30/10/25 14:53
The EastEnders star, 61, uploaded a photo of John on the beach, as he said goodbye to his 'hero and role model.'
EastEnders fans fume 'have the writers forgotten?!' as they call out baffling blunder at The Prince Albert bar - but can YOU spot it?
30/10/25 10:05
Oscar Branning (Pierre Joseph Counihan-Moullier) was seen looking a little worse for wear while drinking at the boozer earlier this week.
Dani Dyer admits her father Danny 'wouldn't be here now' if he hadn't gone to rehab twice and reveals why his first stint didn't work
29/10/25 18:42
The former EastEnders actor, 48, has been open about his past drug issues and previously entered a rehab facility in South Africa.
Graham Norton takes SCATHING swipe at I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! cast weeks ahead of Ant and Dec's return to screens
29/10/25 11:55
The host, 62, said a jungle appearance would be such a money grab for him that he wouldn't even take part in Bushtucker Trials and that he'd happily let his campmates 'starve'.
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EastEnders star AXED as they film final scenes on Albert Square - with last episode airing before Christmas
29/10/25 01:39
The actor, 47, has not had his contract renewed and will exit the soap in two months' time.
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Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn takes centre stage at Cinderella photocall as she prepares for panto season - after 'growing close' to EastEnders star Max Bowden
28/10/25 19:33
The former Coronation Street star, 32, is best known for playing Sinead Tinker in ITV 's long-running soap before leaving in 2022 following her character's death to cervical cancer .
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Bankrupt Martine McCutcheon takes her beloved dog for a walk in Surrey - 12 months after ending her marriage to husband Jack McManus
27/10/25 19:44
The former EastEnders star, 49, looked effortlessly chic in a white Primark cardigan which featured a stylish black knit trim while out with her pet dog in East Molesey.
Strictly star Balvinder Sopal admits the show is taking a toll on her mental health after finding herself in the dance off twice in a row
25/10/25 23:02
The EastEnders actress, 46, was saved last week when against the former England Rugby captain, Chris Robshaw , and again in the second week against presenter, Ross King .
Dean Gaffney, 47, dating ex-Harvard graduate, 31, who is 'not his usual type' after they were introduced through friends
25/10/25 20:47
The ex-EastEnders actor, 47, has reportedly fallen for Kate Black who studied international relations at the prestigious university.
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Strictly's Balvinder Sopal admits she's had 'meltdowns' backstage that haven't been seen on-screen after finding herself in the bottom two
24/10/25 23:57
The EastEnders actress, 46, has faced the dreaded dance off not once but twice so far in the competition.
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Lisa Faulkner and John Torode share sweet tributes to each other as they celebrate their wedding anniversary after his MasterChef sacking
24/10/25 11:24
The couple wed at the swanky Aynhoe Park in Banbury in October 2019 with a host of famous faces on the guest list.
Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal leaves Loose Women open-mouthed with X-rated comment about pro partner Julian Caillon - before gasping 'is this live?!' in horror
23/10/25 11:28
The actress, 46, who is best known for her role in EastEnders , appeared on the show alongside professional dancer, Julian Caillon.
Strictly bosses refuse to let Chris Robshaw return to the show after Stefan Dennis' exit - despite fans begging for the ex-rugby captain favourite to be given a second chance
22/10/25 15:29
When Stefan Dennis was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing because of an injury on Monday, fans of Chris Robshaw were quick to call for his return.
Ex-EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison attempts to manifest a new TV job after admitting she's 'broke'
22/10/25 08:57
The EastEnders star, 60, took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a post namechecking several ITV shows in an appearant bid to land more TV work.
As Footballers' Wives is set to reboot, a look at where the original stars of TV's most absurd show are now... with soap roles aplenty, Strictly, CBB, Love Island romances and voiceovers
20/10/25 23:59
Footballers' Wives is reportedly set to return for a reboot, 20 years after the original series of the beloved 00s show hit screens.
Chris Robshaw's wife swipes at Craig Revel Horwood as she shares how she REALLY feels about his Strictly Come Dancing elimination
20/10/25 08:35
Sunday's episode of the BBC competition saw the former rugby union player, 39, and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, 36, get booted off the show.
Simply Red lothario Mick Hucknall addresses rumour that he's slept with 3,000 women as he admits he was 'like a kid in a sweet shop' in his youth
19/10/25 13:54
Simply Red lothario Mick Hucknall addressed the rumour that he's slept with 3,000 women as he spoke in a candid new interview on Sunday.
Mick Hucknall's extraordinary love life: Simply Red star boasted he had 'three lovers a day' while dating Catherine Zeta-Jones, Helena Christensen and Martine McCutcheon - as he reignites his fiery side with on-stage rant
19/10/25 06:24
The musician recently made headlines for lashing out at a fan at his own gig, but this is far from the first time he has drawn attention for something outside of his discography.
I'm A Celebrity line-up 'revealed' as EastEnders star Shona McGarty is the latest star rumoured to be braving the jungle
18/10/25 16:33
An award-winning rapper, legendary soap actors and an iconic radio broadcaster are among the 12 famous faces reportedly braving the jungle later this year.
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EastEnders star leaves soap after 'spellbinding performance' - and is 'already on the lookout for next TV role'
17/10/25 15:07
The character's shocking antics on the soap left Walford residents rocked to the core.
Celebrity Traitors' Tameka Empson leaves Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley open-mouthed as she pulls This Morning set apart in car crash interview - and takes BRUTAL swipe at Kate Garraway
16/10/25 12:50
The EastEnders actress was voted out of Ardross Castle in another tense episode of the BBC One competition on Wednesday night, despite being a Faithful.
Three Celebrity Traitors stars are given the chop in ruthless episode which saw Celia Imrie break wind and Tom Daley strip off for sexy shower scene
15/10/25 21:05
Last night proved no different for the former Olympian, 31, as he stripped off for a shower while the Celebrity Traitors contemplated their next 'murder' victim.
EastEnders child star looks unrecognisable as she returns to BBC 19 years on from soap axe - and her new show is worlds away from Walford
15/10/25 15:32
Shana Swash, now 35, rose to fame almost twenty years ago for her portrayal of Demi Miller on the soap from 2004 to 2006.
Rose Ayling-Ellis brands Bali as 'overrated' after Molly-Mae's sister Zoe caused a stir by fleeing holiday destination after just 48 hours
15/10/25 14:41
The former EastEnders actress, 30, has revealed she was stunned by the sheer amount of rubbish at the holiday hotspot when she visited.
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Joe Swash makes heartbreaking parenting confession as he's 'taken advantage of' in finale of BBC reality show with Stacey Solomon
15/10/25 08:49
The former EastEnders actor was filmed juggling the chaotic school run while wife Stacey Solomon travelled to Italy for a series of photoshoots.
EastEnders' Pam St Clement breaks her silence on co-star Tony Caunter's death as she calls him a 'true gentleman' in moving tribute
15/10/25 08:38
The actor, who played Roy Evans on the BBC soap, died just eight days after his beloved wife of 63 years passed away.
Natalie Cassidy makes rare comment about her abusive ex and says it was her mother's death that led her to be with him
14/10/25 18:03
The EastEnders star, 42, shares her eldest daughter Eliza with Adam who pled guilty to assault and criminal damage for attacking Natalie in 2011.
EastEnders legend Tony Caunter dead aged 88: BBC star who played Roy Evans dies just 8 days after his beloved wife of 63 years
14/10/25 17:41
EastEnders star Tony Caunter has died at the age of 88, his family have announced on Tuesday.
EastEnders star Max Bowden steps out with Katie McGlynn amid rumours they're growing close after his split from girlfriend
13/10/25 14:53
Heading out in Malvern on Monday, Max and Katie, 32, were all smiles as they made their way to the Malvern Royal Theatre.
Ex EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison reveals she's lost 3st on weight loss jab - but says 'wonder drug' left her with devastating side effects
13/10/25 09:55
Cheryl Fergison has revealed she's lost three stone on weight-loss injection Mounjaro - but says the so-called 'wonder drug' has left her battling devastating side effects.
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison sells her old clothes and shoes for as little as 33p an item at a car boot sale after hard up soap star revealed her former accountant 'stole her savings'
12/10/25 13:51
Fergison was accompanied by her son Alex Saddiqi while selling a range of old clothes, shoes, trainers and various household effects at the local market.
Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn puts on a racy display in string bikini during Greece holiday - days after growing close to EastEnders star
11/10/25 16:49
The former Waterloo Road star, 32, set pulses racing as she posted some sizzling bikini-clad pictures during a visit to the Greek island of Crete on Saturday.
EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy reveals regret at losing 'four stone in three months' for gruelling workout DVD - branding it 'the worst decision she ever made'
10/10/25 13:42
The actress, 42, took to the This Morning sofa to spill all about her new book, Happy Days, which follows the 'highs and lows' of her life on and off screen.
EastEnders star Clair Norris is selling second-hand clothes online for as little as £3 after dramatic soap exit
09/10/25 19:24
Former EastEnders star Clair Norris is flogging her old clothes online for as little as £3, just months after leaving the soap.
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EastEnders fans left sick to their stomachs as teenage Joel batters his stepmum bloody in incel twist inspired by Netflix's Adolescence
09/10/25 12:01
EastEnders fans were left horrified by the latest twist in Joel Marshall incel's storyline that saw him batter his stepmother bloody.
Disgraced Big Brother star George's secret acting career revealed after his axing for 'unacceptable language' - as it turns out he's not just a parish councillor after all and has bagged roles on EastEnders, Heartstopper and even Bridget Jones
09/10/25 09:44
The reality TV contestant, 23, was introduced on the popular show as a parish councillor, in Braintree, Essex, a role he admitted was unusual for people his age.
EastEnders star Max Bowden 'grows close to Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn' - after 'splitting from actress girlfriend Tori Allen-Martin'
08/10/25 12:28
EastEnders star Max Bowden is reportedly growing close to Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn - after splitting from his actress girlfriend Tori Allen-Martin.
Melissa Suffield seeks help from specialist to 'fix her messed up body' after suffering with 'pain in her back and hips' from giving birth
07/10/25 13:42
The former EastEnders star, 31, who gave birth to her son River in March 2020, has been dealing with postnatal pain ever since.
EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy suffers a major career blow as her two new shows are AXED - just six months after quitting the soap
07/10/25 00:22
The EastEnders icon, 42, who has played Sonia Fowler in the BBC show for 31 years, only exited the show in April.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright reveals parenting struggle that left her family 'drained and maddened' as she makes desperate plea to schools
06/10/25 08:54
EastEnders' Kellie Bright has opened up about how her fight to get her autistic son an education left her family 'maddened'. The actress said her son is one of the 1.7 million SEND children in England.
From Hollyoaks... to Hollywood? The unlikely British and Irish soap stars who cracked America after quitting the UK - as Michelle Ryan returns to EastEnders
04/10/25 12:47
For some it's the proverbial golden ticket, a pathway to fame, fortune and fantastic opportunity, but history is always there to remind us that a starring role in a soap opera is as good as it 's going to get.
Freddy Brazier cuts a stylish figure as he joins Princess Andre and her loved up brother Junior as they lead the stars at Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest
04/10/25 00:53
Freddy Brazier cut a stylish figure as he attended the Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest on Friday.
The varied fates of the Only Fools and Horses cast from family tragedies to West End success and a secret child - after Patrick Murray's death aged 68
03/10/25 00:21
Over 20 years after the last episode of Only Fools And Horses, what did the cast get up to before and after the show?
Stacey Solomon 'shares a secret plot to protect her marriage to husband Joe Swash after fans blasted his "childish" behaviour in their BBC series'
02/10/25 17:46
Earlier this year, the couple opened the doors of their famous Pickle Cottage for a BBC series, but fans were quick to blast Joe for his 'childish' behaviour.
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EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal reveals she thought she was being AXED from soap when bosses called a meeting to offer her a place on Strictly
01/10/25 00:39
After taking to the ballroom on Saturday for her first performance, Balvinder revealed how she was told bosses wanted to sign her up.
Michelle Collins, Lisa Riley, and Vicky Myers lead the glamour at the Inside Soap Awards as Coronation Street triumphs for the second year in a row
29/09/25 20:03
Michelle Collins, Lisa Riley, and Vicky Myers were among the glamorous arrivals for the 2025 Inside Soap Awards red carpet at the One Ninetyfour in London on Monday.
EastEnders' Lacey Turner says fans can expect 'old school' soap action as she prepares to leave the BBC show after two decades
29/09/25 10:36
Lacey, 37, who first appeared on the series in 2004, will wave goodbye to her character Stacey Slater next week in dramatic exit scenes.
Jacqueline Jossa and husband Dan Osborne share sweet snaps from their sun-soaked family holiday in Spain - after quashing split rumours
28/09/25 18:15
The former TOWIE star, 34, took to his Instagram page with a slew of beautiful sun-soaked snaps with his beloved wife Jacqueline, 32, as well as their three kids and other family members.
Strictly Come Dancing announces HUGE shake-up revealing a major switch-up in their results show
28/09/25 00:01
Strictly Come Dancing has announced a major shake-up, revealing a major switch-up in their results show.
Why Michelle Ryan returned to 'boring' EastEnders job after her bid to crack Hollywood was blighted by strikes and turning down a HUGE role
27/09/25 13:55
It was a comeback no one could've predicted - perhaps even more unexpected than the iconic 'You ain't my mother' storyline she was an integral part of.
Martine McCutcheon shows off her revenge body in racy TOPLESS snap - following split from husband Jack McManus
25/09/25 12:32
Martine McCutcheon sent temperatures soaring as she shared a racy topless snap to her Instagram Story on Thursday.
Joe Swash warns David Beckham against messaging his wife Stacey Solomon as he jokes 'the last thing I need is him as competition!'
24/09/25 17:20
The EastEnders star, 43, made the confession after his TV personality wife, 35, reached out to David, 50, for advice on beekeeping.
'Fan-favourite' drama starring Jo Joyner FINALLY returns after years off screens - and the actress herself has a 'soft spot' for the series
24/09/25 11:21
The actress, who stars alongside Mark Benton Frank Hathaway, revealed she holds the series especially close to her heart.
Joe Swash makes candid admission about his relationship with Stacey Solomon's eldest child
24/09/25 09:42
The TV personality returned to screens this week in season two of the BBC reality series Stacey and Joe, which offers viewers an intimate glimpse into their busy household.
Natalie Cassidy reveals shocking toll EastEnders took on her LOOKS - claiming that her face has changed since she was 'liberated' from BBC soap
23/09/25 23:04
The actress, 42, played the iconic Sonia Fowler on the show from 1993 until earlier this year.
Jaw-dropping moment EastEnders' Vicki Fowler SLAPS Zoe Slater in Albert Square brawl as their rivalry reaches boiling point
23/09/25 16:55
Tensions hit fever pitch in Tuesday's episode of EastEnders as Vicki Fowler was dragged into an explosive catfight with Zoe Slater.
Dani Dyer QUITS Strictly: 'Heartbroken' star forced to leave show after fracturing her ankle during training
23/09/25 16:53
The Daily Mail broke the news that Dani, 29, one of the show's favourites, had to bow out on Tuesday, after fracturing her ankle during a training rehearsal on Friday.
Eastenders actor, 62, died of multi-organ failure after 'delay' in NHS staff accessing his CT scans, inquest hears
23/09/25 14:42
Mace Richards, 62, who appeared in the BBC soap in 2019, died less than five hours after he was rushed to St Mary's Hospital in London on June 1 this year.
How Letitia Dean dropped FOUR dress sizes after stunning EastEnders fans with weight loss in new BBC trailer - and the 'worst habit' which sabotaged her for years
23/09/25 10:32
The 57-year-old, who plays Sharon Watts in the soap, showcased her incredible figure in a sneak peek at an upcoming episode.
Matt Goss, 56, reveals he's engaged to jewellery designer girlfriend Chantal Brown as he shares hopes he'll reconcile with estranged brother Luke
23/09/25 00:01
Single since his days as a heart-throb to millions of teenage girls in the 1980s, Matt Goss is finally getting married. The Bros pop singer has proposed to his girlfriend, the jewellery designer Chantal Brown.
Inside Soap Awards 2025 shortlist is REVEALED: EastEnders icons Steve McFadden and Lacey Turner dominate acting nods as a beloved category makes a surprise return
22/09/25 23:04
EastEnders actress Lacey, 37, who is set to leave the BBC soap soon, will battle it all out against Corrie's Vicky Myers, Emmerdale's Beth Cordingly and Hollyoaks' Isabelle Smith.
Strictly pro Nancy Xu 'incensed' after being snubbed by BBC bosses and left without a celebrity partner amid fears there may be 'deeper issues' behind the decision
22/09/25 09:51
The dancer, 34, who joined the show in 2019, is said to be convinced that there may be 'deeper issues' that she is not aware behind the decision, after her previously successful partnerships.
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison shares a new health update after suffering a stroke
22/09/25 09:17
The former EastEnders actress, 60, who has described the stroke as 'one of the lowest times in my life', revealed that she is currently using a walking stick for mobility.
EastEnders star Letitia Dean, 57, showcases her incredible weight loss in skin-tight trousers as her character Sharon Watts makes a dramatic return to the square in latest trailer
22/09/25 00:45
The actress, 57, who has played Sharon Watts since 1985, looked incredible in skin-tight trousers as her character returned to Albert Square.
Newly-married Marisa Abela offers Hayley Atwell a glimpse of her new wedding band at London Fashion Week's Emilia Wickstead show after tying the knot with actor Jamie Bogyo
21/09/25 16:30
The Back To Black actress, 28, tied the knot with the EastEnders actor Jamie Bogyo, 31, in a romantic 15th-century manor house in Sussex earlier last week.
Revealed: Coleen Nolan's agony at not seeing her beloved granddaughter for seven years - and her rift with the little girl's mother that's to blame
21/09/25 00:16
Coleen Nolan sobbed tears of joy as she watched her son Shane hold his baby girl for the first time.
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EastEnders star Shane Richie lands leading role worlds away from Albert Square
20/09/25 14:52
EastEnders ' Shane Richie has landed a leading role worlds away from Albert Square.
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Strictly's Too Risky! Stars advised by their management to 'turn down' appearing on the once loved show that now 'breaks careers as well as makes them' following several scandals
20/09/25 08:59
Ahead of the latest series hitting screens on Saturday it's been reported showbiz agents have been advising their clients to avoid the BBC dance competition.
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EastEnders star Ross Kemp tells of his 'pride' in England and hits out at far-right thugs 'hijacking' the nation's flag
20/09/25 00:55
The 61-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Grant Mitchell - has spoken out about the rising prevalence of England flags at the same time as anti-migrant protests.
First look at beloved BBC comedy returning to screens 14 years on from TV debut - with original leading man joined by EastEnders and Sex Education stars
18/09/25 23:27
The comedy series, written and directed by John Morton, hit BBC Four in 2011, but later aired on BBC Two.
Natalie Cassidy puts on a casual display as she enjoys a morning walk with her sister-in-law Linny in the Hertfordshire countryside
16/09/25 18:13
The actress, 42, is best known for her role as the trumpet-playing Sonia Fowler in EastEnders.
EastEnders star Max Bowden 'splits from actress girlfriend Tori Allen-Martin' after their six month romance 'fizzled out' ahead of his soap return
15/09/25 17:51
The actor, 30, co-starred with the stunner in musical Midnight Cowboy, were said to have been 'inseparable' during the show's run but have now gone their separate ways.
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Former EastEnders star Jo Joyner teases return to the soap - despite declaring they were 'bored' of the role
15/09/25 13:04
The actor first arrived on the BBC soap in 2006 and quickly cemented her place at the centre of some of its most dramatic plotlines.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses 'struggled' to sign talent for this year's series after several scandals
14/09/25 19:09
After a string of scandals which saw professional dancer Graziano di Prima and Wynne Evans sacked by the BBC, sources have said Strictly bosses were 'struggling' to sign talent.

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