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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale shake up as soap films last minute scenes to celebrate Lionesses Euro 2025 victory
EMMERDALE has filmed last minute scenes to celebrate Lionesses Euro 2025 victory. Tonight's episode of the ITV soap will will begin with a specially filmed scene celebrating the Advertisement 4 Emmerdale will celebrate the Lionesses' momentous victory at the Euros Credit: Getty 4 Tonight's episode will open with a scene in the Woolpack as the villagers celebrate the win Credit: ITV 4 The scenes were filmed in the hope that England would triumph over Spain Credit: ITV Sunday night saw the Lionesses' retain the Euro cup after the final went to penalties, which they won 3-1. The opening of tonight's Emmerdale episode will see Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) chatting with Mary Goskirk (Louise Jameson) about last night's incredible football match. Viewers will also get a glimpse of the aftermath of a lively celebration at the Woolpack pub, with the disarray clearly indicating the villagers had gathered en masse to watch the Lionesses make history . This scene was a last-minute addition, filmed with the hopeful anticipation of an England win, allowing Emmerdale to capture and reflect the national excitement surrounding the Lionesses' triumph. Advertisement Read More on Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw said: 'With the nation getting behind the Lionesses, we knew the fictional characters in Emmerdale would've been doing just the same so it felt right and proper that we should reflect this result on the show.' England put their fans through the mill during the final, with Spain scoring first before With neither team able to break the deadlock after 90 minutes, they went to extra time, where the scoreline remained unchanged. It meant the dreaded penalties would decide who would triumph and thankfully, England came out on top. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive That was down to two incredible saves from hero goalkeeper Chloe Kelly putting the ball in the back of the net to secure the victory, after Spain also sent one shot wide of the net. Meanwhile, Lionesses stalwart 's side . England hero Lucy Bronze reveals she played whole of Euro 2025 with BROKEN LEG Bronze played 105 minutes of Following the Lionesses' 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory, the Advertisement "That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. "If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do. Very painful." 4 Chloe Kelly scored the penalty that secured England's victory on Sunday night Credit: Getty Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 and is available from 7am on ITVX . Advertisement
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks rapped by Ofcom over ‘shameless' scenes that left fans fuming
HOLLYOAKS has been rapped by Ofcom after airing 'shameless' product placement that viewers slammed as blatant advertising. The Channel 4 soap breached two broadcasting rules when it featured the Advertisement 4 Hollyoaks has been rapped by Ofcom after airing 'shameless' product placement Credit: Channel 4 The financial tech brand was name-checked in dialogue and prominently shown on screen. Now, media regulator Ofcom has upheld those concerns, ruling the segment broke guidelines around undue prominence and promotional content. Rule 9.10 of the broadcasting code states that "references to placed products, services and trade marks must not be unduly prominent", while Rule 9.9 adds they "must not be promotional". In the episode, Ste Hay — played by Kieron Richardson — is seen discussing the app with his son Lucas, portrayed by Oscar Curtis, as they consider buying a new laptop. Advertisement read more on HOLLYOAKS Ste pulls out his phone, opens the ClearScore app, and explains: 'See this? They've shown me some options – based on my financial situation and it looks like I can get you that laptop for your studies.' He then tells Lucas: 'I really want you to make a go of this, Lucas – (gesturing to the ClearScore app on his phone) and these guys are going to help me make it happen.' The regulator concluded the segment felt more like a demonstration than a natural part of the storyline — and effectively acted as a promotion for the brand. Channel 4 admitted the app was featured as part of a product placement deal, separate to ClearScore's existing sponsorship of the show. However, it insisted the inclusion was 'editorially justified'. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive In a submission to Ofcom, the broadcaster said: 'Part of the sponsorship and product placement agreements [was that] potential integrations into existing storylines were proposed to ClearScore by the programme editorial team, in consultation with the programme compliance team.' It also stressed: 'ClearScore had no editorial input into the storyline of the programme.' Hollyoaks reveals Ethan's murderer after he was pushed over a balcony on his wedding day The plot at the time revolved around Ste rebuilding his family life after losing a partner and spending a year in a coma. Channel 4 said his return to work and efforts to reconnect with his son were central themes — with financial struggles part of the arc. Advertisement But Ofcom wasn't convinced. It concluded that the references to ClearScore exceeded what was justified by the storyline and became promotional in nature. A Channel 4 spokesperson responded to the ruling: 'We acknowledge Ofcom's decision and will review its findings carefully. Our compliance responsibilities are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to engage with Ofcom and our partners to ensure our content remains compliant.' The moment also sparked fury online, with some fans complaining over the blatant advertising. 4 Fans were stunned when a huge advert flashed up on their screen during the soap Credit: Channel 4 Advertisement 4 Ste was seen checking a credit app Credit: Channel 4 4 The scene showed him using the app to determine if he could afford to buy son Lucas a laptop Credit: Channel 4 One viewer wrote at the time: "Not the ClearScore ad in #Hollyoaks, couldn't have been more obvious if they tried." Another reacted to the scene, saying: 'Ste and this ClearScore product placement is so weird.' Advertisement Meanwhile, a third viewer shared their frustration: "Is the ClearScore advert really starting to aggravate anyone else or is it just me?" A spokesperson for Channel 4 said that all of the product placement on Channel 4 programming adheres to the relevant regulation, and is not connected to show budgets. They added: 'Product placement is a long established part of many TV shows, as well as content on other platforms. ClearScore is a natural fit with Hollyoaks which attracts viewers who, like the show's beloved characters, face financial challenges in the current economic climate.' Channel 4 announced the ClearScore sponsorship last year, with the partnership going live in October. Advertisement The deal includes ClearScore idents across Hollyoaks episodes on E4, Channel 4, and streaming platforms, as well as ads on Channel 4's YouTube channel. The agreement, brokered by Medialab and creative agency And Rising, also includes in-show product placement as part of the licensing arrangement. Hollyoaks has previously been known for addressing serious social issues, and the addition of product integration comes amid wider industry budget pressures. Budget cuts at the corporation has seen the episode order slashed to just three 20 minute episodes per week and a mass cull of cast and crew. Advertisement In September, it aired a dramatic year-long time jump to explain the huge changes to the cast and relaunch the show as a three-nights a week soap. An insider said: "There's a worry high profile cast members may see this as an opportunity to leave the show. "While they're all very supportive of the soap, the reduced budget and seeing friends and colleagues leave after so many years takes its toll." 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
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former EastEnders star James Bye's son rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating garden plant
FORMER EastEnders star James Bye's son had to be rushed to hospital screaming in pain after eating a garden plant. The actor's wife, Victoria Bye, revealed that her youngest boy had eaten something he had found growing outside. Advertisement 6 James Bye's wife Victoria revealed how her son Rufus had to be rushed to hospital Credit: Instagram 6 The mum-of-four revealed her child had eaten a harmful plant Credit: Instagram 6 James and Victoria have a huge brood of kids Credit: Instagram 6 James played Martin Fowler on EastEnders until earlier this year Credit: BBC James Bye - who was in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode early this year - shares four kids with wife Victoria. The family recently revealed Victoria has now issued a warning about garden plants , and the ones you may not know are poisonous. It came after she had to rush her youngest to A&E after ate a harmful plant by mistake and was left "screaming" in pain. Advertisement READ MORE ON JAMES BYE The concerned mum-of-four wrote: "So. More of a public service announcement than a post really but as we all know, life with kids is anything but predictable.. "So, after spending the night in hospital (I swear they'll start charging us rent soon) after Rufus decided to snack on a plant in the garden — one I didn't even know was dangerous. All hell let loose. "Within minutes his tongue had started to swell, he was screaming & we had to call 999. (As always - NHS heroes, honestly.) "Thankfully he's absolutely fine now 🙏🏼 but it turned out the culprit was Italian Arum, a really common plant with bright orange berries that looks innocent but is seriously toxic if ingested." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Ending her lengthy post, she said: "I mean, I had no idea. "And once I started looking into it… turns out there are loads of plants like that quietly minding their own (deadly) business in UK gardens." EastEnders' James Bye reveals his wife's reaction to soap exit - and the one demand he made to soap bosses CARAVAN LIFE Just last month, Victoria revealed how the The couple and their four children and two blind dogs upticks to living in a field after their home was bought. Advertisement Victoria wrote on Instagram on June 2: "It's official …because we've only gone and sold our 'forever home'. "And not only that. We've done it so that we can move into a field - and into a caravan… 6 Victoria recently revealed that the family had moved into a caravan Credit: Instagram "Yes, you read that right. A tin box on wheels with barely enough room to swing a cat let alone four kids + two blind dogs. S**t. Advertisement "Now, you may wonder what in the hell we're doing (I know we do, both still I denial I think!)" Victoria revealed they moved into a caravan, as they build their own house. Victoria revealed: "A dream we've long since had and just never had the time … or the belief that we could. "And yet somehow, when it feels like we've got more than ever on our plate, we thought. Sod it. It's now or never. This is our year for change. And so we are." Advertisement She ended the lengthy message with: "So stick around for the journey you lovely lot - and please - any advice send our way. "Because in truth. We haven't got a bloody clue what we're doing." in the BBC soap's live 40th anniversary episode. 6 Martin Fowler was killed off this year Credit: BBC Advertisement
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dark Emmerdale scenes as major villain makes shock return to torture Joe Tate in disturbing blackmail plot
DARK Emmerdale scenes have seen a villain return to the village to torture Joe Tate in a sick blackmail plot. The ITV soap has welcomed back Dr Crowley months after he helped Joe get an illegal new kidney from his uncle Caleb Miligan. Advertisement 2 Joe was forced to hand over cash to save his life from the deadly doctor Credit: ITV 2 Is Crowley done with his revenge scheme now? Credit: ITV Viewers will remember that Crowley was the doctor who helped Joe in his organ steaming scam. With Joe needing a new organ to survive, Joe paid the doctor handsomely to illegal operate on an unwilling victim in order to save Joe's life. He ended up taking Caleb Miligan's kidney after he was stabbed and transplanting it into Joe before fleeing the country. However he has now made a shock return and took Joe captive with a fiendish plan. Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale In today's episode Joe was seen coming to in a makeshift hospital theatre . Drugged into paralysis, Joe was terrified as he realised Crowley was back - and he had a shock demand. The doctor demanded huge amounts of cash - or he'd cut Joe open and take the kidney back. Terrified Joe screamed for help until he realised it was it was no use. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive And as Crowley began slicing into him to cut the kidney out - Joe relented. He handed over his bank details and allowed his savings - £100,000 - to be transferred to the doctor in return for his life. Emmerdale finally reveals who pushed Joe Tate after his horror fall - but did you guess right? Later he woke up back at Home Farm, and was found by Dawn but didn't let on about his ordeal. But has Crowley left for good? Or does he have more plans for the Tates? Advertisement
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders star rushed to hospital after two horror collapses
AN EastEnders resident is rushed to hospital after collapsing twice in a terrifying health scare. Advertisement It all kicks off in The Vic next week in EastEnders as Linda drops a bombshell - telling mum Elaine she wants out of the pub. 4 Elaine clashes with Linda in a blazing row over the pub Credit: BBC 4 Elaine's stress levels soar leading to a terrifying health scare Credit: BBC The shock decision sparks a fiery showdown between the pair, with Linda storming off to confide in George at the café. But when Elaine spots them deep in conversation, she's convinced they're plotting behind her back. Advertisement Later, Elaine's stress levels soar after a failed bank meeting leaves her plans in tatters. She desperately tries to rope son Johnny in as a silent partner - but he flat-out refuses. read more on eastenders As the pressure mounts, Elaine snaps and boots punters out of The Vic before clashing with Linda in a blazing row. But in a shocking twist, she suddenly collapses in front of horrified Linda and Johnny. Advertisement Though she brushes it off as a panic attack, Linda is riddled with guilt and tells Johnny she's thinking of staying put - for Elaine's sake. But before any decisions can be made, tragedy strikes again… as they return to find Elaine has collapsed for a second time. Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Meanwhile, Kat's left fuming next week when Alfie blanks her calls - and things only go from bad to worse. She's already on edge, but blows her top when she catches Tommy and Joel nicking vapes from the Minute Mart. Advertisement Blackmail horror for EastEnders teenager as sexual predator Joel targets another victim Marching round to No.43, Kat gives Ross and Vicki a piece of her mind over their son's influence on Tommy. Later, she vents to Stacey about everything that's gone wrong - and Stacey pretends she hasn't heard from Alfie either. But the lie quickly unravels when Jean accidentally lets slip that Stacey took a call from him that very morning. Furious, Kat gets straight on the phone to Spencer demanding answers. Advertisement Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah ( As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. She then discovers Alfie isn't in Australia like he claimed. The bombshell leaves Kat reeling as she realises she's been lied to… again. Will Kat finally uncover the truth about Alfie's real reason for disappearing and that he's been secretly digging into Zoe's whereabouts? EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Advertisement 4 Kat catches Tommy and Joel nicking vapes Credit: BBC 4 Kat finds out Alfie is not in Australia Credit: BBC
