Coronation Street 'robbed' at British Soap Awards, say fans
The glitzy event, which took place at Hackney Empire in London last weekend, got off to a tricky start as ITV encountered technical difficulties for its broadcast last night (June 5).
ITV1 displayed a message apologising for the delay as the show started almost 10 minutes late.
Hosted by Jane McDonald, the biggest soaps in the country went head-to-head for best scenes, performances and storylines.
However, some viewers were disgruntled that their favourite soap didn't scoop as many awards as hoped.
The British Soap Awards through the years… But can you remember which year each image is from? Tickets for the 2025 Awards are available now! 🤩https://t.co/XTuLNs9htr pic.twitter.com/NUmGk09123
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers were quick to react to the string of awards won by EastEnders and not Corrie.
Two particular awards not being won by the ITV soap caused fans to react the most.
Best Dramatic Performance was won by Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell in EastEnders, and Best On-Screen Partnership went to Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter who play Patrick and Yolande.
However, fans argued that Coronation Street's Peter Ash should have won for his MND portrayal and Alison King and Vicky Myers for their on-screen partnership, with their characters affectionately known as 'Swarla' on social media.
'Swarla should have won!' one person tweeted.
Someone commented: 'Swarla will always be our best partnership…they are a powerhouse couple. So proud of them.'
'Corrie has raised the bar for relationships and storylines over the past year, they should have won. Corrie has been robbed tonight,' another added.
While in relation to Peter's powerful storyline, one person said: 'Gutted Peter Ash didn't win best dramatic performance.'
Another added: 'Cannot believe Corrie didn't get more awards. Peter Ash especially his acting was worth an Oscar, let alone a soap award.'
Commenting on ITV's techincal difficulties at the start of the show, one person added: "Well what a cracking start...just chaos and then EastEnders takes all the awards from Corrie."
EastEnders won eight prizes at the British Soap Awards.
The BBC soap also took home the highly anticipated award for Best British Soap, with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason.
Eastenders takes the award for 2025's Best British Soap! Huge congratulations, what an absolutely amazing year! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/n8Uc7hGurJ
Best British Soap - EastEnders
Best Leading Performer - Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders)
Villain of the Year - Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders)
Outstanding Achievement Award - David Neilson (Roy Cropper, Coronation Street)
The Tony Warren Award - Mike Plant, Cameraman, Emmerdale
Best Comedy Performance - Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders)
Best Family - The Osbornes, Hollyoaks
Best Dramatic Performance - Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell, EastEnders)
Best Single Episode - EastEnders, Phil's Psychosis – The Mitchells in 1985
Best On-Screen Partnership - Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter (Patrick & Yolande Trueman, EastEnders)
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Best Newcomer - Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks)
Best Storyline - Hollyoaks, Sibling Sexual Abuse
Best Young Performer - Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale)
Scene of the Year - EastEnders, Angie Watts' return
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