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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star slams critics after claims co-stars were booed at Soap Awards
A star of long-running BBC soap EastEnders has moved to deny allegations his co-stars were booed after winning a prestigious award at this year's Soap Awards in London at the weekend A star of EastEnders has "shut down" critics after claims some cast members were booed at the weekend's Soap Awards. As soap stars flocked to the Hackney Empire in London on Saturday, May 31, it's alleged a number of EastEnders actors were met with boos at the annual event. Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, who star as Patrick and Yolande Trueman on the BBC soap, won Best On-Screen Partnership on the night. And after an apparent mixed reaction, fellow star Colin Salmon has now had his say on the incident. Colin, who plays the role of George Knight in the long-running soap, voiced his opinion on X/ Twitter. Trying to explain exactly what had happened, he said: "Just want to clarify; No one was booing Rudi and Angela at the@SoapAwards we were singing RUUUDI , RUUUDI , RUUUDI. " He added the interaction had "obviously confused some people". "Appreciate some were concerned, as we should be, but it's all good," he added before signing off: "'#NoDrama#WeLovePatrickandYolande @bbceastenders." His clarity comes after fans had been calling the alleged booing "sickening". "Can't believe Swarla fans or whatever they're called booing Angela and Rudolph and them having to do a retake on their award," one wrote on Walford Web forum. "Disgusting," they added. Another said: "There are some tweets going about saying they were booing but now seeing mixed reports saying there was no booing." And others took to Colin's post to thank him for trying to explain what had happened. "Thank you for saying this Colin congrats on the win for Best Soap," one relieved user told him. EastEnders were big winners at this year's ceremony. They soap had been nominated for 13 nominations over 12 categories prior to the event. And they were crowned victorious of the top gong, being named Best British Soap. They beat Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks to the coveted accolade. In total, the show bagged eight awards. Other accolades included Steve McFadden picking up Best Dramatic Performance and Best Single Episode for Phil Mitchell's psychosis. The wins come in the soap's 40th anniversary year. Elsewhere, Hollyoaks were handed three awards, Emmerdale won two and Coronation Street walked away with one - the Outstanding Achievement Award to David Neilson, who has played Roy Cropper for 30 years. The biggest names in soapland dazzled on the glitter carpet at the glitzy event- with Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and Corrie favourite Tina O'Brien both looking sensational in the same dress, a sparkly Oh Polly number. Speaking ahead of her win for scene of the year, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson gushed: 'It was just perfect.' When she was asked if she could return again, she added: 'I don't think so, although I should say never say never, it would have to be something extra special.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders star forced to hit back after being accused of BOO-ing rivals at Soap Awards
Keep scrolling to see what the star had to say clap back EastEnders star forced to hit back after being accused of BOO-ing rivals at Soap Awards Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EastEnders star has been forced to hit back after rumours of actors being booed at the Soap Awards. The returning annual event took place on May 31 - but viewers at home won't see the ceremony on screens until June 5. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 EastEnders star Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter at the British Soap Awards Credit: Getty 4 Co-star Colin Salmon hit back at claims that the pair were booed upon being announced as Best On-Screen Partnership winners Credit: Alamy 4 EastEnders dominated this year's Soap Awards Credit: Getty It saw EastEnders stars Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter win Best On-Screen Partnership for playing Patrick and Yolande. Fans wrote online how audience members had seemingly booed the pair upon being announced as the winners. Taking to X, Colin Salmon - aka George Knight - refuted this and said it had not been the case. He wrote: "Just want to clarify; No one was booing Rudi and Angela at the@SoapAwards we were singing RUUUDI , RUUUDI , RUUUDI. "Which obviously confused some people. "Appreciate some were concerned, as we should be, but it's all good." He added: "#NoDrama#WeLovePatrickandYolande @bbceastenders." One of Colin's followers penned: "Thankyou for shutting the rumours down Colin xx." Another shared: "Good to know. Congrats on the wins, well deserved!" While a third chimed in: "Thank you for saying this colin, congrats on the win for best soap." EastEnders' Colin Salmon reveals his son is autistic as he opens up about how much latest storyline means to family Colin joined the BBC soap in 2023 and his character George currently runs the Queen Vic. George was joined by daughters Gina and Anna, as well as his now-wife Elaine Peacock. EastEnders dominated this year's Soap Awards, winning Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week. The special event saw Anita Dobson return as Angie Watts and Martin Fowler killed off in the arms of his love, Stacey. Actress Lacey Turner received the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell although he did not attend the ceremony. The Walford based soap also collected the Comedy Performance gongs and Villain of the Year. EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
