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North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The popular BBC show won eight prizes on the night. It also took home the highly anticipated award for Best British Soap, with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. A post shared by EastEnders (@bbceastenders) Other awards given out to EastEnders and its cast included Best Dramatic Performance, handed to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. The Best Single Episode went to Phil's Psychosis, which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. EastEnders also won Scene Of The Year, for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Other EastEnders wins were Navin Chowdhry, named Villain of the Year for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, and Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, who took home Best Comedy performance. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife, Yolande Trueman. Other awards on the night went to Hollyoaks, which won three, including an award for the abuse storyline between Osborne twins Jack Junior (JJ) and Frankie, played by Ryan Mulvey and Isabelle Smith. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year-old Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor. Emmerdale achieved a second award through Mike Plant, who won the Tony Warren Award. Coronation Street took home just one prize, with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. Ever wondered what it really takes to be a paramedic? Before stepping into uniform, Tanisha spent the day with the North West Ambulance Service to see what goes into being a real-life hero 🚑 Recommended reading: While the awards ceremony took place on May 31, it will be airing on TV. The British Soap Awards will be on ITV1 and ITVX on Thursday, June 5, at 8pm.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British Soap Awards after party is evacuated after 'bomb threat' security alert as stars are forced to leave venue following glitzy ceremony
The British Soap Awards after party was evacuated after a 'bomb threat' security alert on Saturday night - as the stars were forced to leave the venue following the glitzy ceremony. Stars of the country's favourite soaps descended on Hackney Empire in London on Saturday for the annual bash which was hosted by Jane McDonald. They then headed on to Hackney Town Hall for the afterparty when just before 1am a call which was deemed a security threat was made. The security team ensured swift protocols were followed and everyone was evacuated safely whilst the threat was investigated. A source told The Mirror of what happened: 'We all got evacuated just before 1am. No reason was given at first and security came round and told us we had to leave immediately. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'As we all waited in the street outside, security told us there had been a bomb threat. We weren't allowed back in the building so people started making their way home.' Video footage shared with the publication showed soap stars such as EastEnders' Tameka Empson and Hollyoaks hunk Emmett J Scanlan waiting around on the street outside the venue. It was reported that after it was clear no one would be let back in many started to slowly just head home. An ITV spokesperson said 'Owing to a security alert after the recording of the awards, it was necessary to evacuate the after party venue. 'Everyone was cleared from the building safely.' It was a good night for the residents of Walford as EastEnders emerged as the victor of this year's British Soap Awards with eight gongs. It was the BBC 's EastEnders that cleaned up on the night with eight awards while Hollyoaks received three, Emmerdale two and Coronation Street only one. They kicked off their wins with Best Episode which went to Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985. EastEnders also won Scene of the Year for Angie Watts' Shock Return while Navin Chowdhry won Best Villain for his role of Nish Panesar. Steve McFadden, who plays fan favourite Phil Mitchell, won the Best Dramatic Performance award while Patsy Palmer won Best Comedic Performance for her role as Bianca Jackson. Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter (Patrick & Yolande Trueman) delivered another win for EastEnders as they won Best On-Screen Partnership. Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater, won the Best Leading Performer Award and EastEnders also won the most coveted award of all: Best British Soap. Hollyoaks' three awards started with Isabelle Smith who won Best Newcomer for her role as Frankie Osborne. The Osbornes then won the Best Family award while Hollyoaks' sibling sexual abuse storyline received the Best Storyline award. Emmerdale's Amelia Flanagan won Best Young Performer for playing April Windsor while camera operator Mike Plant took home the Tony Warren Award which is given to employees working behind the scenes. Coronation Street's sole gong of the night was the Outstanding Achievement Award which went to David Neilson who has played Roy Cropper for 30 years. Last year's show was suddenly cancelled with no explanation after the nominees had been announced. The June 2023 edition reached 5.7 million viewers in total with just under one million streams on ITVX and a peak of 3.2m viewers via its linear overnight broadcast. Singer and self-confessed soaps lover Jane, 61, stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Phillip Schofield two years ago after he quit ITV after admitting to an affair with a young male This Morning colleague. Host Jane said: 'I'm beyond excited to be hosting The British Soap Awards again as I had such a ball hosting the awards last time. 'You all know I love my soaps, so to be in a room giving recognition to all these wonderful actors and their fantastic hard work is simply joyous. I can't wait to get my glittery frock on and celebrate with everyone.' Meanwhile, Gemma John-Lewis, Entertainment Commissioner ITV said: 'The British Soaps Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and shine a light on the incredible actors and production teams that deliver gripping drama and captivating stories throughout the year. 'We're delighted Jane McDonald, a self proclaimed number one soap fan, is returning to host the awards.' British Soap Awards 2025: Full List of Winners Viewer Voted Categories: Best British Soap: Coronation Street EastEnders - WINNER Emmerdale Hollyoaks Best Leading Performer: Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders) - WINNER Kellie Bright (Linda Carter, EastEnders) Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Beth Cordingly (Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Villain of the Year: Calum Lill (Joel Deering, Coronation Street) Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders) - WINNER Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale) Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks) Best Comedy Performance: Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street) Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders) - WINNER Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale) Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks) Panel Voted Categories: Best Family: The Platts (Coronation Street) The Slaters (EastEnders) The Dingles (Emmerdale) The Osbornes (Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Dramatic Performance: Peter Ash (Paul Foreman, Coronation Street) Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell, EastEnders) - WINNER Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) Best Single Episode: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Phil's psychosis: the Mitchells in 1985 (EastEnders) - WINNER April's life on the streets (Emmerdale) Hollyoaks time jump (Hollyoaks) Best On-Screen Partnership: Alison King and Vicky Myers (Carla Connor and Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter (Patrick and Yolande Trueman, EastEnders) - WINNER William Ash and Beth Cordingly (Caleb and Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Nathaniel Dass and Oscar Curtis (Dillon Ray and Lucas Hay, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer: Jacob Roberts (Kit Green, Coronation Street) Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell, EastEnders) Shebz Miah (Kammy Hadiq, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Storyline: Paul's battle with MND (Coronation Street) Phil Mitchell: Hypermasculinity in crisis (EastEnders) Belle and Tom - Domestic Abuse (Emmerdale) Sibling sexual abuse (Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Young Performer: Will Flanagan (Joseph Winter-Brown, Coronation Street) Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon, EastEnders) Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale) - WINNER Noah Holdsworth (Oscar Osborne, Hollyoaks) Scene of the Year: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Angie Watts' shock return (EastEnders) - WINNER Amy's deathly plunge reveals a grisly secret (Emmerdale) Mercedes confronts her mortality (Hollyoaks)
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
British Soap Awards in chaos as bomb scare sparks emergency evacuation and stars flee London's Hackney Empire
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE British Soap Awards descended into chaos last night as a bomb threat sparked an emergency evacuation at London's Hackney Empire. The glitzy bash, hosted by Jane McDonald, Sir David Jason, and Larry Lamb, was thrown into turmoil when revellers were ordered to leave the venue just before 1am. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Stars including Tina O'Brien leaving the British Soap Awards last night Credit: James Curley 2 Jack P Shepherd and fiancee Hanni Treweek Credit: James Curley A source told The Mirror: 'It was total panic. Security rushed around and told everyone to get out immediately. At first, they didn't say why — but soon we were told there was a bomb threat. Everyone was left standing outside, confused and shocked.' Video footage shared online shows soap royalty including EastEnders' Tameka Empson and Hollyoaks hunk Emmett J Scanlan milling about on the street as crowds were ushered out of the iconic venue. Some stars were seen steaming outside, clearly annoyed as security refused to let them back in. 'It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on,' the source added. Attendees eventually drifted home as the building remained off-limits. The Sun has contacted ITV and the Met police for comment.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
British Soap Awards in chaos as bomb scare sparks emergency evacuation and stars flee London's Hackney Empire
THE British Soap Awards descended into chaos last night as a bomb threat sparked an emergency evacuation at London's Hackney Empire. The glitzy bash, hosted by Jane McDonald, Sir David Jason, and Larry Lamb, was thrown into turmoil when revellers were ordered to leave the venue just before 1am. Advertisement 2 Stars including Tina O'Brien leaving the British Soap Awards last night Credit: James Curley 2 Jack P Shepherd and fiancee Hanni Treweek Credit: James Curley A source told Video footage shared online shows soap royalty including EastEnders' Tameka Empson and Hollyoaks hunk Emmett J Scanlan milling about on the street as crowds were ushered out of the iconic venue. Some stars were seen steaming outside, clearly annoyed as security refused to let them back in. 'It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on,' the source added. Advertisement READ MORE ON SOAP AWARDS Attendees eventually drifted home as the building remained off-limits. The Sun has contacted ITV and the Met police for comment.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
British Soap Awards in chaos as bomb scare sparks emergency evacuation and stars flee London's Hackney Empire
THE British Soap Awards descended into chaos last night as a bomb threat sparked an emergency evacuation at London's Hackney Empire. The glitzy bash, hosted by Jane McDonald, Sir David Jason, and Larry Lamb, was thrown into turmoil when revellers were ordered to leave the venue just before 1am. 2 2 A source told The Mirror: 'It was total panic. Security rushed around and told everyone to get out immediately. At first, they didn't say why — but soon we were told there was a bomb threat. Everyone was left standing outside, confused and shocked.' Video footage shared online shows soap royalty including EastEnders' Tameka Empson and Hollyoaks hunk Emmett J Scanlan milling about on the street as crowds were ushered out of the iconic venue. Some stars were seen steaming outside, clearly annoyed as security refused to let them back in. 'It was surreal. One minute we were celebrating, the next we were out on the pavement wondering what was going on,' the source added. Attendees eventually drifted home as the building remained off-limits. The Sun has contacted ITV and the Met police for comment.
