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The Sun
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street hits back in soap pub wars with EastEnders as they sign up hunky Hollywood star as new landlord
WHEN EastEnders legends Kat and Alfie Moon were reinstated as bosses of the Queen Vic, Coronation Street bosses could easily have felt wrong-footed. Instead, in an epic battle of the soap bars, they've hit back by putting new management in place at the Rovers Return in the form of Cath Tyldesley and a very sexy new landlord. Advertisement 4 Corrie bosses have signed up Aaron McCusker in a soap pub wars style fightback against EastEnders Credit: Channel 4 4 The star played Freddie Mercury's boyfriend in Bohemian Rhapsody Credit: Alamy 4 Aaron will be teaming up with Catherine Tyldesley to front the Rovers Credit: Rex Features She'll be appearing behind the bar of the Weatherfiled pub with none other than Aaaron McCusker, 46, who's joining the Corrie cast as the new husband of Eva Price. Cath's character left the ITV show seven years ago, and is making a spectacular return to the cobbles this week to make scenes that will be shown this autumn. By her side will be Aaaron who starred opposite Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury's boyfriend, Jim Hutton, in the film Bohemian Rhapsody. He also played Jamie Maguire in Channel 4's Shameless. A TV insider said: "Corrie bosses were never going to take EastEnders shrewd decision to reinstate Kat and Alfie at the Vic lying down. Advertisement "So they took their time looking for the perfect actor to play her husband to Eva as she makes her return to Corrie as the new boss of the Rovers. "When Aaron walked in, and once paired with Catherine, bosses knew they had the perfect partnership to run the soap's iconic pub. "Aaron will bring his Irish charm to the pub, and the chemistry between him and Cath is electric. They are both very happy and loved-up. Advertisement Kat Moon takes over the Queen Vic: A new era in EastEnders 4 Kat and Alfie have taken over the Queen Vic in EastEnders Credit: BBC But Aaron's character is also someone not to be messed with, and the locals are going to be in for a shock if they think they can take advantage of his good nature and that cheeky Irish charm. It's the start of an exciting new chapter in the pub's history.'
The Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders icon facing sack after 40 years amid fan backlash
AN EastEnders legend is facing the sack after 40 years - amid strong backlash from fans. Tracey the Barmaid - played by Jane Slaughter - has been a staple of the BBC soap from the very beginning. 4 4 4 Although a background character with rare speaking lines, she has become a beloved fixture in Albert Square. With Kat and Alfie back running The Queen Vic, talk turned to personnel changes in the pub. Namely, Kat's nephew Freddie is angling for a job - and said he could be paid half of what Tracey's making. The couple initially weren't sold on letting Tracey go, but seemed to be won around. Over on social media, viewers were far from impressed by thought of Tracey being ousted from the pub. One fan wrote on X: "Like the ravens in the Tower, if Tracey leaves the Vic, Albert Square falls." A third added: "I see the usual 'let go of Tracey' story when new owners come in has begun." While a fourth remarked: "Why is it everytime someone new takes over the Vic they get rid of Tracey??? "Enough already. F**k sakes!!!" Tracey is also the longest-serving character - the only one to appear from the first episode without leaving. Viewers learned in a surprising twist last year that Tracey has a secret son. In an Instagram video shared by EastEnders, actress Jane said: "Tracey has a son. Some of you may remember. Some of you may not know." Meanwhile, fans begged bosses to give Tracey her own storyline in Walford. One wrote: "Tracey has always been lovely. Give her more lines for better yet, her own story. It's the last she deserves! "I also hope she's paid well as the others are! Loyalty should be rewarded." Another added: "She needs a storyline." EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 4
