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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for Towie fans as ITV plan huge schedule shake-up ahead of channel move
THE Only Way Is Essex fans will receive a boost thanks to a schedule shake-up ahead of the impending channel move. The long-running reality show launched in 2010 and moved to ITVBe in October 2014. 5 The Only Way Is Essex fans are set for a major boost Credit: Lime Pictures 5 The long-running reality show launched back in 2010 Credit: Lime Pictures 5 This shake-up will take the show back to its roots Credit: Lime Pictures With Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it Read more on Towie A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe . "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. Most read in Reality "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Some of the show's current stars include Junaid Ahmed, Joe Blackman and 'Gutted' Amy Childs 'cancels wedding to Billy Delbosq' after fan backlash over extreme weight loss In particular Ella, 24, appeared in this year's series of Celebrity Big Brother. Original cast members Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs returned in 2024 and 2020, respectively. Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. TOWIE STARS SPIN OFF WITH the announcement TOWIE will return in 2025 for two new series, it's good news for some former ITVBE stars, too TWO of the show's best loved former stars will celebrate their own big life moments with a spin off series featuring Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou. Their new show title is currently unconfirmed. The pair, who first met and found love on TOWIE back in 2014, finally say 'I Do' in a three part special produced by Objective Entertainment. The show will follow on from the success of their Baby Steps series. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. " ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn ." The Sun revealed Originally expected to air on ITVBe , the sisters' new series will also move to ITV2 now. 5 Junaid Ahmed, who has appeared on TOWIE since 2022 Credit: ITV 5 Ella Rae Wise starred in Celebrity Big Brother 2025 Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix reveals if she'd return to EastEnders as she makes shock comeback as Clare Devine
GEMMA Bissix has revealed she won't return to EastEnders - because Hollyoaks is just more fun. The actress is finally making her long-time, if unexpected return to the Channel 4 soap this week 12 years after her deliciously evil character Clare Devine was seemingly killed off. 8 Gemma Bissix has opened up about her shock return to Hollyoaks Credit: Lime Pictures 8 The actress is back playing Clare Devine 12 years after the character was seemingly killed off Credit: Lime Pictures It was an unexpected development for the star who has spent most of the intervening years taking a step back from acting to raise her two young daughters. But the pull of playing one of soapland's most iconic villains proved too much - and she jumped at the chance of returning. Sitting on set for her first interview about 'I got the call,' she said talking a million miles a minute. "I think it was towards the end of January. Read more on Hollyoaks 'And it was really funny because obviously Nigel came back to EastEnders in sort of November time. So there was a lot of talk on social media and a lot of things about me returning to EastEnders. 'And then I got the call for Hollyoaks and I just thought, how brilliant is this? And to be fair, I love both and EastEnders was where I started when I was nine years old. That was my training and it would always be in my heart, but the character of Clare Devine is just something. 'She's more fun. It is just incredible. Where can you go to a job and kill people, have fights on set and get to be really, really nasty?' Viewers will find it surprising that Gemma wasn't even approached about a return to EastEnders - despite her on-screen father Paul Bradley's return as Most read in Soaps 'No, they didn't ask me,' she says. 'I think they did fantastic with their 40th birthday celebrations. 'They brought so many characters back from the '90s. I think that Paul Bradley is doing fantastically well with his dementia storyline. Watch as Hollyoaks' Mercedes McQueen takes revenge on Grace Black in explosive new soap trailer_1 'And you know, realistically, had that sort of that had come on the cards, that storyline would have probably been, you know, Claire Bates going and taking his money from a dementia sufferer character, which actually probably isn't something I would want to do either. 'Even though it's not real, but people so believe that this stuff is real. I mean, when I was back in the show before, I used to get fan mail from someone from prison that used to say he'd be my accomplice. 'And then there was a vicar that used to write to me monthly telling me I could repent my sins if I was to go and see him, he would exercise the demons and all of this stuff.' But EastEnders' loss is Hollyoaks' gain as autumn with explosive consequences. Fans will see And while Clare is going to be every bit as cold and calculating as she was before - with some truly brilliant dark and twisted shocks coming up - she's also a more humanised Clare as a mum. 8 Her on-screen dad Paul Bradley has returned in a major dementia storyline Credit: BBC 8 Gemma played Claire Bates in EastEnders - but hasn't been asked back Credit: BBC 8 The chance to return to Hollyoaks proved too much of a temptation for Gemma Credit: Lime Pictures 8 She is back on screen this week - and this time with her on-screen sister Tamara Wall Credit: Lime Pictures Having raised Tori - the biological daughter of Hollyoaks serial killer Nico Blake, naturally - for two years, the prospect of losing her to the Blake family is too much to bear. 'I do think that you'll see a lot more depth to Clare,' said Gemma. 'Well, she's a mother, though. So she normally, everything that she does and all the criminal activity is all to become the top dog or to make money, you know, and to be a millionaire, whereas now everything she's doing is because she wants to get her daughter back. 'So that is why, and she's doing everything through love, which is a new avenue for Clare. 'And so I've really enjoyed, obviously being the evil side of it, but then there's some real emotion in the eyes, like a lot of my scenes when I'm being evil, there's switches where you can see that that Clare is welling up because it comes from real emotion.' She added: 'I think she wants to be loved. And I think so for the 12 years that she's been away, she was in a coma, she had to learn to walk again, to eat, the rehabilitation was a good few years. 'And she genuinely did fall in love with her husband. And I know that she is the top dog for everything that's going on, and she pulls the strings, but I don't think she's actually killed anyone in 12 years. 'I don't think she's actually got her hands dirty - she's paying everybody else to do it. For the last two years that she's had Tori, she has been doing the arts and crafts and doing this and taking her to gymnastics and doing that sort of stuff and actually being a normal person so yes, I think she's capable of love.' Playing Clare as a mother isn't a stretch for Gemma - who has two daughters of her own. But being a mum in real life has brought added depth - and pressure - to her work. 'Life changes a lot, and becoming a mum,' she said. 'My girls are now nine and eight, and they've got no idea what mummy does. Most of the stuff I do with kind of plays that are adult based, so apart from pantomimes and things that they come to see, they just see me as being, you know, fairy, sugar plum or whatever. 'It's amazing because actually I want to show them about an independent woman, I want to show them about that mummy does work, you know, that it's important for women to have this and empower yourself. 'And so for me, for them to see me on screen soon, I just it's a dream com true.' She added: 'A few years ago I showed them some old Clare episodes, and it was the stuff with Tom, and they were literally, I'm the horror in their faces. They were, "Mummy, why are you like that, Mummy? Why are you doing that?'' Gemma added: 'I was nervous when I started. I was nervous about learning the lines and doing it as quickly as they turn over. When you do theatre , you learn it and you get sort of four weeks rehearsals and then once it's in there, you're just doing that same show, aren't you? 'And you just have self-doubt, don't you? I mean, everything, like going on a roller coaster now, I think it's going to fall apart, whereas I was I used to just go on them and not care. I was a thrill seeker. 'But when you become a mother, I've got more to lose in that I want my children to be proud of me.' And Gemma revealed how Clare's return is set to be darker than ever - but also fans will see a funnier side as Clare and her sister Grace - played by Tamara Wall - finally appear on screen together. 'I mean, it's pretty dark. There is a lot more. But's almost like a comedy double act where you've got a straight one and the comedy one and it really does work well.' Gemma and Tamara grew up in the same village but didn't meet until after Gemma had left Hollyoaks and Tamara joined. 8 Gemma and Tamara are keen for a spinoff show Credit: Lime Pictures 8 The pair met after being cast as sisters and haven't shared a scene - until now Credit: Lime Pictures They have become the best of friends and now can't wait to share scenes together - and they have their eye on a late-night spin-off. 'I think we should have a spin-off show personally,' she laughed. 'Hollyoaks Later, some proper violence. It' be great. As long as they can take us abroad, that would be great as well. Mexico on a drug cartel thing? Perfect.' Gemma also has her eye on ITV's soaps, with the news of a crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale - she wants to get involved, but only as Clare Devine. 'I'd love to do some stuff with the Dingles, she said. 'And Kim Tate. I think I'd batter her. And I would love to have some scenes with Tracy Barlow in Corrie. 'Obviously Clare would win.' Vote for all things Hollyoaks at the British Soap Awards From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010. Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs. Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady. Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent. Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth. Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away. Since leaving the soap in 2010 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village. Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America. He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding. He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009. Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt. His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off. After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star unrecognisable 16 years after leaving E4 soap with bushy grey beard
A FORMER Hollyoaks hunk looks unrecognisable with a bushy grey beard - 16 years after leaving the famous E4 soap. This actor was on the show from 2004 to 2009, and 6 Can you guess who this former Hollyoaks star is? Credit: instagram/@officialstuartmanning 6 This actor was a HUGE Hollyoaks heartthrob in the noughties Credit: instagram/@officialstuartmanning 6 The actor in question is Stuart Manning, who played Russ Owen on Hollyoaks Credit: Lime Pictures 6 During his heyday Stuart was a pinup due to his Hollyoaks heartthrob status Credit: Getty Did you guess the actor was Now 45, the actor joined the soap when he was in his mid-twenties and was the soap's pinup. But now the actor - who during the noughties dated new look . Taking to his Instagram Stories, Read more on hollyoaks His hair is also a lot longer, which he wore in curtains that fell down his face. The soap star shared that he was on his "morning walk" and he was off to take a look at a "historic church". HOLLYOAKS HEARTTHROB Stuart launched to fame as a Hollyoaks heartthrob when he was 26. He was an instant hit with fans, and was rewarded with some big storylines. Most read in Soaps This included his character Russ marrying Mercedes McQueen (albeit briefly), battling testicular cancer and dating twin Sophie Burton . He also saved Sophie from the Dog In The Pond when it caught fire – only for her to die in his arms shortly afterwards. Hollyoaks' Stuart Manning lands huge Hollywood role with Denise Richards after having to take work as a delivery driver During his time on Hollyoaks , Stuart cemented himself as the soap's leading hunk. Speaking in 2009 about often being "shirtless" on the show, he told "If you're a girl coming into the show, you're going to be wearing short skirts and small tops, and for a guy you're going to be in your underwear or shorts or a tight top. "When I joined the show, I prepared for that and I worked out – especially when I was in the calendar a few years ago. "I'm starting to get back into my old shape again!" Asked at the time about how he felt about all the female attention he received, Stuart told the publication: "It's always quite nice ! "Especially when you have to go and do signings in record shops and places like that – there are loads of women and a fair load of blokes too. "I think the gay following for Hollyoaks is really big now, and that's cool too." 6 Stuart was on Hollyoaks between 2004 and 2009 and briefly reprised his role in 2018 Credit: Lime Pictures LEAVING HOLLYOAKS After five years in the Hollyoaks spotlight, Stuart quit the soap in 2009 to peruse other projects. He then shocked fans when Stuart's character Russ was brutally killed in a hammer attack, after he was exposed for cheating on Mercedes by sleeping with Goldie McQueen. LIFE AWAY FROM HOLLYOAKS After leaving Hollyoaks for good, Stuart has continued to act. He has starred in Doctors, The Dumping Ground, and Casualty. The actor also appeared on I'm A Celebrity in 2009. Stuart even starred in US TV show Glow and Darkness, alongside Away from the showbusiness, 6 The actor is married to wife Georgina and they have two children Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollyoaks star unrecognisable 16 years after leaving E4 soap with bushy grey beard
A FORMER Hollyoaks hunk looks unrecognisable with a bushy grey beard - 16 years after leaving the famous E4 soap. This actor was on the show from 2004 to 2009, and briefly reprised his role in 2018. 6 Can you guess who this former Hollyoaks star is? Credit: instagram/@officialstuartmanning 6 This actor was a HUGE Hollyoaks heartthrob in the noughties Credit: instagram/@officialstuartmanning 6 The actor in question is Stuart Manning, who played Russ Owen on Hollyoaks Credit: Lime Pictures 6 During his heyday Stuart was a pinup due to his Hollyoaks heartthrob status Credit: Getty Did you guess the actor was Stuart Manning who played Russell Owen on the Channel 4 soap? Now 45, the actor joined the soap when he was in his mid-twenties and was the soap's pinup. But now the actor - who during the noughties dated Liberty X star Jessica Taylor - is embracing a new look. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Stuart was seen sporting a bushy grey beard and glasses. His hair is also a lot longer, which he wore in curtains that fell down his face. The soap star shared that he was on his "morning walk" and he was off to take a look at a "historic church". HOLLYOAKS HEARTTHROB Stuart launched to fame as a Hollyoaks heartthrob when he was 26. He was an instant hit with fans, and was rewarded with some big storylines. This included his character Russ marrying Mercedes McQueen (albeit briefly), battling testicular cancer and dating twin Sophie Burton. He also saved Sophie from the Dog In The Pond when it caught fire – only for her to die in his arms shortly afterwards. Hollyoaks' Stuart Manning lands huge Hollywood role with Denise Richards after having to take work as a delivery driver During his time on Hollyoaks, Stuart cemented himself as the soap's leading hunk. Speaking in 2009 about often being "shirtless" on the show, he told OK!: "I think that's part and parcel of being in Hollyoaks. "If you're a girl coming into the show, you're going to be wearing short skirts and small tops, and for a guy you're going to be in your underwear or shorts or a tight top. "When I joined the show, I prepared for that and I worked out – especially when I was in the calendar a few years ago. "I'm starting to get back into my old shape again!" Asked at the time about how he felt about all the female attention he received, Stuart told the publication: "It's always quite nice! "Especially when you have to go and do signings in record shops and places like that – there are loads of women and a fair load of blokes too. "I think the gay following for Hollyoaks is really big now, and that's cool too." 6 Stuart was on Hollyoaks between 2004 and 2009 and briefly reprised his role in 2018 Credit: Lime Pictures LEAVING HOLLYOAKS After five years in the Hollyoaks spotlight, Stuart quit the soap in 2009 to peruse other projects. He then shocked fans when he made a return to the show in 2018 - however this was for the last time. Stuart's character Russ was brutally killed in a hammer attack, after he was exposed for cheating on Mercedes by sleeping with Goldie McQueen. LIFE AWAY FROM HOLLYOAKS After leaving Hollyoaks for good, Stuart has continued to act. He has starred in Doctors, The Dumping Ground, and Casualty. The actor also appeared on I'm A Celebrity in 2009. Stuart even starred in US TV show Glow and Darkness, alongside Joan Collins and Jane Seymour, and Denise Richards. Away from the showbusiness, Stuart is loved up with wife Georgina and they have two children together. 6 The actor is married to wife Georgina and they have two children Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks rocked by huge death in darkest ever storyline and child exploitation plot
HOLLYOAKS is set to be rocked by a huge death in the soap's darkest ever storyline and child exploitation plot. The programme 4 Hollyoaks' child exploitation plot is set for explosive scenes Credit: Lime Pictures 4 Darren arrives to save daughter Frankie Credit: Lime Pictures 4 A huge fight soon breaks out - what will be the final outcome? Credit: Lime Pictures In upcoming scenes, a group finds themselves in serious danger while trying to escape the gang - but not everyone will make it out alive. It comes as Frankie's parents Darren and Nancy Osborne realise that she is in danger. After they trust the wrong police officer, plans for a huge clear out are set in motion. Darren arrives at Fernmere and is led upstairs into a hidden room - with help from Kat. Read more on Hollyoaks As the reality of Frankie's situation dawns on him, as Darren covers his daughter up and vows to get her out. The pair run into the hostage teens and Robbie, who are trying to escape from the basement. This reunion is short-lived as they find themselves cornered by the gang. A fight soon breaks out with Darren and Robbie attacking the gang members and Darren's fate is left unknown. Most read in Soaps Elsewhere, DI Banks plots to escape with his wife as well as In doing so, he destroys evidence and also disposes of workers beforehand. Hollyoaks' Nancy Osbourne kicks out Darren after Mandy Richardson finally confesses to the affair Viewers know the evil copper is the gang's ringleader - as well as boss to Grace Black (Tamara Wall). His lover Diane Hutchinson - having grown suspicious - follows him to the manor house. Viewers will have to watch upcoming episodes to see how everything plays out. Darkest soap storylines Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock... EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of 'Richard Hillman' is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the It comes as a Hollyoaks legend is The Sun revealed Jamie Lomas will be reprising his role as Warren Fox - as excitement ramps up for the 30th anniversary. after a stint spanning almost two decades. Hollyoaks airs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on E4 or watch on the Channel 4 streaming service. 4 Darren realises the danger that Frankie is in -and takes action Credit: Lime Pictures
