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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Emmerdale star ‘struggled' filming soap's ‘weird' intimate moments as she breaks silence on sexy scenes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMERDALE star Roxy Shahidi has admitted she struggled filming intimate scenes on the soap. The actress - who played Leyla Harding in the ITV soap - has broken her silence on how she felt filming sexy scenes. 3 Roxy Shahidi has opened up about filming intimate scenes Credit: Getty 3 The actress has admitted finding sexy scenes tough Credit: Rex 3 She was speaking on her podcast with co-star Matt Wolfenden Credit: ITV Speaking to former co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Roxy opened up about how she felt having to kiss her co-stars - and it's safe to say she's not a fan. Matthew said: "They decided to try to put David and Leyla back together — do you remember? — and we had to do a kissy scene. It was the weirdest thing, wasn't it? "Because it's alright when you're doing those scenes with... (people you don't know so well)." She said on their podcast The Celebrity Side Hustle Roxy said: "I really struggle with them, because I am someone, and I know it sounds daft as an actor because people listening will be saying, 'It's your job.' 'It is, and you do get on with it, but for me personally, I'm so weird about personal space. "I've just never felt comfortable with it." She added: "It's always made me anxious. "I always get a bit awkward, but the best way I found to deal with it is to almost choreograph it like a dance." The actress left the show in 2024, and bowed out after her character, Leyla was killed in the tragic limo crash. A source close to the telly star said at the time: "Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was 17. I was stunned when I found out my Emmerdale character Leyla Harding was going to die in limo crash… it was very tough, admits star Roxy Shahidi "The cast have become like family to her and she has grown so much as an actress, but now feels like the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new. "She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. 'She'd rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale star ‘struggled' filming soap's ‘weird' intimate moments as she breaks silence on sexy scenes
EMMERDALE star Roxy Shahidi has admitted she struggled filming intimate scenes on the soap. The actress - who played Leyla Harding in the ITV soap - has broken her silence on how she felt filming sexy scenes. Advertisement 3 Roxy Shahidi has opened up about filming intimate scenes Credit: Getty 3 The actress has admitted finding sexy scenes tough Credit: Rex 3 She was speaking on her podcast with co-star Matt Wolfenden Credit: ITV Speaking to former co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Roxy opened up about how she felt having to kiss her co-stars - and it's safe to say she's not a fan. Matthew said: "They decided to try to put David and Leyla back together — do you remember? — and we had to do a kissy scene. It was the weirdest thing, wasn't it? "Because it's alright when you're doing those scenes with... (people you don't know so well)." She said on their podcast The Celebrity Side Hustle Roxy said: "I really struggle with them, because I am someone, and I know it sounds daft as an actor because people listening will be saying, 'It's your job.' Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale 'It is, and you do get on with it, but for me personally, I'm so weird about personal space. "I've just never felt comfortable with it." She added: "It's always made me anxious. "I always get a bit awkward, but the best way I found to deal with it is to almost choreograph it like a dance." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive The actress left the show in 2024, and bowed out after her character, Leyla was killed in the tragic limo crash. A source close to the telly star said at the time: "Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was 17. I was stunned when I found out my Emmerdale character Leyla Harding was going to die in limo crash… it was very tough, admits star Roxy Shahidi "The cast have become like family to her and she has grown so much as an actress, but now feels like the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new. "She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. Advertisement 'She'd rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale star ‘struggled' filming soap's ‘weird' intimate moments as she breaks silence on sexy scenes
EMMERDALE star Roxy Shahidi has admitted she struggled filming intimate scenes on the soap. The actress - who played Leyla Harding in the ITV soap - has broken her silence on how she felt filming sexy scenes. 3 3 3 Speaking to former co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Roxy opened up about how she felt having to kiss her co-stars - and it's safe to say she's not a fan. Matthew said: "They decided to try to put David and Leyla back together — do you remember? — and we had to do a kissy scene. It was the weirdest thing, wasn't it? "Because it's alright when you're doing those scenes with... (people you don't know so well)." She said on their podcast The Celebrity Side Hustle Roxy said: "I really struggle with them, because I am someone, and I know it sounds daft as an actor because people listening will be saying, 'It's your job.' 'It is, and you do get on with it, but for me personally, I'm so weird about personal space. "I've just never felt comfortable with it." She added: "It's always made me anxious. "I always get a bit awkward, but the best way I found to deal with it is to almost choreograph it like a dance." The actress left the show in 2024, and bowed out after her character, Leyla was killed in the tragic limo crash. A source close to the telly star said at the time: "Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was 17. I was stunned when I found out my Emmerdale character Leyla Harding was going to die in limo crash… it was very tough, admits star Roxy Shahidi "The cast have become like family to her and she has grown so much as an actress, but now feels like the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new. "She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. 'She'd rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered."
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
All the failing soap star businesses – from £500k tea room debt to the £45 side hustle fans don't want to pay for
GIVEN actors often spend decades in search of their big break, it's hard to imagine that accomplished soap stars would want to focus on anything other than acting. Well, it happens. Perhaps they want to diversify their income stream or are simply looking for a change, but plenty of former soap stars have become entrepreneurs. 14 Mum-of-one Michelle Keegan has a number of business ventures... but one has been less successful than the rest Credit: Getty 14 Roxy Shahidi is best known for playing Leyla Harding in Emmerdale, but she also has a yoga business Credit: Getty Of course, there's the likes of Georgia May Foote, 34, best known for her role as Katy Armstrong on Coronation Street, who owns a successful nail technician business and training academy. And there's her co-star But not every former soap star's business has been a roaring success. One cobbles legend is in the red by an eye-watering £488,393 and a Hollyoaks couple had to shut down their donut shop. read more on celebs Fabulous takes a look… Jennie McAlpine 14 Jennie McAlpine is one of Coronation Street's best-loved stars, having played Fiz Stape on the cobbles since 2001 Credit: Rex Features 14 She has owned Manchester tearoom Annies with her husband Chris Farr since December 2012. Credit: Supplied Off-screen, she has owned Manchester tearoom Annies with her husband Chris Farr since December 2012. And despite the restaurant having rave reviews on Google, Companies House documents suggest that it is drowning in debt. Most read in Celebrity Registered under Fifth Floor Limited, the tearoom owes its creditors £488,393, according to latest Companies House documents. Its profit and loss account is £326,365 in the red, and it has negative £3,132 set aside for liabilities. Roxy Shahidi 14 Roxy Shahidi combines her acting career with an online yoga business, named YogaRox Credit: Getty 14 YogaRox is yet to turn a profit Credit: Instagram/@roxyshahidi The 42-year-old has been in the soap on-and-off since 2009, and combines her acting career with an online yoga business, named YogaRox. She regularly shares short tutorials on Instagram, and has a website detailing how she achieved 'over a decade of experience'. However, the side hustle hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. YogaRox is in £10,684 worth of debt, according to latest figures on Companies House. In fact, since its incorporation in March 2016, Roxy has never made a profit on YogaRox. Claire Cooper 14 Claire Cooper debuted as Jacqui McQueen on Hollyoaks in 2006 and departed from the cast seven years later in 2013 Credit: Getty 14 Afterwards, she opened up bakery The Doughnut Whisperer back in 2021 with husband Emmett J. Scanlan Credit: Supplied The former British gymnast champion opened up bakery The Doughnut Whisperer back in 2021 with husband However, they were forced to close down the physical store in Chester just two years later - and, according to Companies House, are still weathering debts from it. Accounts published in July last year show that The Doughnut Whisperer only had £174 cash at bank and in hand, and was £82,845 in debt. The business also owes two of its other directors £20,530 and £25,866, including one who resigned before the ship sank. Michelle Keegan 14 Michelle Keegan has experienced a wildly successful acting career after starring as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street Credit: Getty 14 Michelle's bikini business hasn't been the roaring success her other companies were Credit: Instagram/@orfilabee Following roaring success from her fashion partnerships with online retailer Very, former soap actress Michelle Keegan launched her very own swimwear brand called Orfila Bee. The 37-year-old's style label 'was born from her vision to create contemporary swimwear that embodies confidence, comfort and style'. However, it hasn't been as successful as her other ventures, with latest Companies House documents showing that Orfila Bee is in the red by £78,814. Michelle's firm also has a shareholder deficit of £24,331, and it hasn't made a profit since it launched in 2020. Fortunately, mum-of-one Michelle went on to have a wildly successful acting career after starring as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street between 2008 and 2014. Beverley Callard 14 Beverley Callard made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Liz McDonald Credit: Getty 14 She quit the soap the year she went on I'm A Celebrity in 2020 Credit: PA Beverley Callard made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Liz McDonald before quitting the year she went on I'm A Celebrity in 2020 - for which she banked a reported £125,000. But the 68-year-old's personal services company, JMBJ, went into liquidation in 2023 owing £215,677. Her role as Director still shows as active on Companies House, but records reveal that the firm was £114,124 overdrawn at the time it was shut. This was after Beverley and her husband Jon McEwan, 60, took out director's loans. A further £51,450 VAT was owed to HMRC. There was also £47,319 in corporation tax and £2,784 owed to two trade creditors. Beverly is struggling to close the chapter, as she was reportedly investigated by HMRC for failing to pay more than £200,000 owing after JMBJ closed shop. Cheryl Fergison 14 Cheryl Fergison is best known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap opera EastEnders Credit: Splash 14 Her character was renowned for her friendship with Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry Credit: Alamy Cheryl Fergison is best known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2007 and 2012. The 59-year-old went on to do a string of reality TV shows, before amping up her theatre work, appearing in local productions like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin. But one side hustle she's struggled to get off the ground is her personalised video one. Joining platforms like Memmo and Cameo, platforms that connect us normal folk with celebrities to record personalised videos for a fee, she is charging upwards of £45 for a clip. Despite her Enders fame, she only has five reviews on Cameo and has only received four orders on Memmo over the last year.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
All the failing soap star businesses – from £500k tea room debt to the £45 side hustle fans don't want to pay for
Michelle Keegan's brand hasn't made a profit since it was launched in 2020 DRAMA QUEENS All the failing soap star businesses – from £500k tea room debt to the £45 side hustle fans don't want to pay for Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GIVEN actors often spend decades in search of their big break, it's hard to imagine that accomplished soap stars would want to focus on anything other than acting. Well, it happens. Perhaps they want to diversify their income stream or are simply looking for a change, but plenty of former soap stars have become entrepreneurs. 14 Mum-of-one Michelle Keegan has a number of business ventures... but one has been less successful than the rest Credit: Getty 14 Roxy Shahidi is best known for playing Leyla Harding in Emmerdale, but she also has a yoga business Credit: Getty Of course, there's the likes of Georgia May Foote, 34, best known for her role as Katy Armstrong on Coronation Street, who owns a successful nail technician business and training academy. And there's her co-star Adam Rickitt, known for playing Nick Tilsley, who owns a busy craft beer bottle shop in Cheshire. But not every former soap star's business has been a roaring success. One cobbles legend is in the red by an eye-watering £488,393 and a Hollyoaks couple had to shut down their donut shop. Fabulous takes a look… Jennie McAlpine 14 Jennie McAlpine is one of Coronation Street's best-loved stars, having played Fiz Stape on the cobbles since 2001 Credit: Rex Features 14 She has owned Manchester tearoom Annies with her husband Chris Farr since December 2012. Credit: Supplied Jennie McAlpine is one of Coronation Street's best-loved stars, having played Fiz Stape on the cobbles since 2001. Off-screen, she has owned Manchester tearoom Annies with her husband Chris Farr since December 2012. And despite the restaurant having rave reviews on Google, Companies House documents suggest that it is drowning in debt. Registered under Fifth Floor Limited, the tearoom owes its creditors £488,393, according to latest Companies House documents. Its profit and loss account is £326,365 in the red, and it has negative £3,132 set aside for liabilities. Roxy Shahidi 14 Roxy Shahidi combines her acting career with an online yoga business, named YogaRox Credit: Getty 14 YogaRox is yet to turn a profit Credit: Instagram/@roxyshahidi Roxy Shahidi is best known for playing Leyla Harding in Emmerdale, but she is also a qualified yoga teacher. The 42-year-old has been in the soap on-and-off since 2009, and combines her acting career with an online yoga business, named YogaRox. She regularly shares short tutorials on Instagram, and has a website detailing how she achieved 'over a decade of experience'. However, the side hustle hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. YogaRox is in £10,684 worth of debt, according to latest figures on Companies House. In fact, since its incorporation in March 2016, Roxy has never made a profit on YogaRox. Claire Cooper 14 Claire Cooper debuted as Jacqui McQueen on Hollyoaks in 2006 and departed from the cast seven years later in 2013 Credit: Getty 14 Afterwards, she opened up bakery The Doughnut Whisperer back in 2021 with husband Emmett J. Scanlan Credit: Supplied Claire Cooper, 44, debuted as Jacqui McQueen on Hollyoaks in 2006 and departed from the cast seven years later in 2013, returning only for a cameo appearance in 2023. The former British gymnast champion opened up bakery The Doughnut Whisperer back in 2021 with husband Emmett J. Scanlan, 46, who played Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks. However, they were forced to close down the physical store in Chester just two years later - and, according to Companies House, are still weathering debts from it. Accounts published in July last year show that The Doughnut Whisperer only had £174 cash at bank and in hand, and was £82,845 in debt. The business also owes two of its other directors £20,530 and £25,866, including one who resigned before the ship sank. Michelle Keegan 14 Michelle Keegan has experienced a wildly successful acting career after starring as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street Credit: Getty 14 Michelle's bikini business hasn't been the roaring success her other companies were Credit: Instagram/@orfilabee Following roaring success from her fashion partnerships with online retailer Very, former soap actress Michelle Keegan launched her very own swimwear brand called Orfila Bee. The 37-year-old's style label 'was born from her vision to create contemporary swimwear that embodies confidence, comfort and style'. However, it hasn't been as successful as her other ventures, with latest Companies House documents showing that Orfila Bee is in the red by £78,814. Michelle's firm also has a shareholder deficit of £24,331, and it hasn't made a profit since it launched in 2020. Fortunately, mum-of-one Michelle went on to have a wildly successful acting career after starring as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street between 2008 and 2014. Beverley Callard 14 Beverley Callard made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Liz McDonald Credit: Getty 14 She quit the soap the year she went on I'm A Celebrity in 2020 Credit: PA Beverley Callard made a name for herself on Coronation Street as Liz McDonald before quitting the year she went on I'm A Celebrity in 2020 - for which she banked a reported £125,000. But the 68-year-old's personal services company, JMBJ, went into liquidation in 2023 owing £215,677. Her role as Director still shows as active on Companies House, but records reveal that the firm was £114,124 overdrawn at the time it was shut. This was after Beverley and her husband Jon McEwan, 60, took out director's loans. A further £51,450 VAT was owed to HMRC. There was also £47,319 in corporation tax and £2,784 owed to two trade creditors. Beverly is struggling to close the chapter, as she was reportedly investigated by HMRC for failing to pay more than £200,000 owing after JMBJ closed shop. Cheryl Fergison 14 Cheryl Fergison is best known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap opera EastEnders Credit: Splash 14 Her character was renowned for her friendship with Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry Credit: Alamy Cheryl Fergison is best known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2007 and 2012. The 59-year-old went on to do a string of reality TV shows, before amping up her theatre work, appearing in local productions like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin. But one side hustle she's struggled to get off the ground is her personalised video one. Joining platforms like Memmo and Cameo, platforms that connect us normal folk with celebrities to record personalised videos for a fee, she is charging upwards of £45 for a clip. Despite her Enders fame, she only has five reviews on Cameo and has only received four orders on Memmo over the last year.
