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North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The popular BBC show won eight prizes on the night. It also took home the highly anticipated award for Best British Soap, with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. A post shared by EastEnders (@bbceastenders) Other awards given out to EastEnders and its cast included Best Dramatic Performance, handed to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. The Best Single Episode went to Phil's Psychosis, which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. EastEnders also won Scene Of The Year, for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Other EastEnders wins were Navin Chowdhry, named Villain of the Year for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, and Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, who took home Best Comedy performance. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife, Yolande Trueman. Other awards on the night went to Hollyoaks, which won three, including an award for the abuse storyline between Osborne twins Jack Junior (JJ) and Frankie, played by Ryan Mulvey and Isabelle Smith. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year-old Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor. Emmerdale achieved a second award through Mike Plant, who won the Tony Warren Award. Coronation Street took home just one prize, with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. Ever wondered what it really takes to be a paramedic? Before stepping into uniform, Tanisha spent the day with the North West Ambulance Service to see what goes into being a real-life hero 🚑 Recommended reading: While the awards ceremony took place on May 31, it will be airing on TV. The British Soap Awards will be on ITV1 and ITVX on Thursday, June 5, at 8pm.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British Soap Awards 2025: Nominations announced with EastEnders and Emmerdale set to battle it out for top spot at glitzy ceremony
Emmerdale and EastEnders will battle it out for the top categories at the British Soap Awards 2025 this month, with each show receiving 13 nominations. The two shows have eclipsed rivals Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, who have secured 11 nominations each ahead of the ceremony on May 31. The glitzy event will be returning to London to Hackney Empire, after previously taking place in Manchester, and will once again be hosted by Jane McDonald as it returns following a surprise hiatus last year. As always, the numerous accolades will be presented by an array of well-known faces from across the TV and showbiz world, with the TV event broadcasting a few days later in a primetime slot. The ceremony will celebrate a mammoth year in soaps looking back on 12 months of murder, mystery, make-ups, break ups, trials, tribulations and tears. An incredible year saw Gail Platt depart the cobbles after 50 years in Coronation Street and EastEnders celebrate its 40th anniversary. Lacey Turner has been nominated for Best Leading Performer for her role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders ahead of the May 31 ceremony Meanwhile Hollyoaks leapt a year into the future and in Emmerdale a dramatic limousine crash into a frozen lake left viewers stunned. The Viewer Voted Categories include Best British Soap, Best Leading Performer, Villain of the Year and Best Comedy Performance. The nominees for Best Leading Performer are Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter, EastEnders), Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) and Beth Cordingly (Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale). And the public has a tough choice when it comes to Villain of the Year with Calum Lill (Joel Deering, Coronation Street), Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders), Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale) and Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks) to choose from. The Best Comedy Performance category includes Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders), Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale) and Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks). The ceremony, which first began in 1999, was rested in 2024 but is back with Jane hosting the ceremony which will air on ITV1 and ITVX in June. Last year's show was suddenly cancelled with no explanation after the nominees had been announced. The June 2023 edition reached 5.7 million viewers in total with just under one million streams on ITVX and a peak of 3.2m viewers via its linear overnight broadcast. Singer and self-confessed soaps lover Jane, 61, stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Phillip Schofield two years ago after he quit ITV after admitting to an affair with a young male This Morning colleague. And after her hugely successful debut stint hosting the awards for the first time in 2023, the legendary Jane McDonald will be returning as host Host Jane said: 'I'm beyond excited to be hosting The British Soap Awards again as I had such a ball hosting the awards last time. 'You all know I love my soaps, so to be in a room giving recognition to all these wonderful actors and their fantastic hard work is simply joyous. I can't wait to get my glittery frock on and celebrate with everyone.' Meanwhile, Gemma John-Lewis, Entertainment Commissioner ITV said: 'The British Soaps Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and shine a light on the incredible actors and production teams that deliver gripping drama and captivating stories throughout the year. 'We're delighted Jane McDonald, a self proclaimed number one soap fan, is returning to host the awards.' As well as a host of Panel Voted Categories the winners of the Outstanding Achievement Award and The Tony Warren Award will be announced on the night. Voting for the Viewer Voted Categories is now open via the British Soap Awards website and will close at 5pm on Friday 30 May. British Soap Awards 2025: Full List of Nominations Viewer Voted Categories: Best British Soap: Coronation Street EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks Best Leading Performer: Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders) Kellie Bright (Linda Carter, EastEnders) Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Beth Cordingly (Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Villain of the Year: Calum Lill (Joel Deering, Coronation Street) Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders) Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale) Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks) Best Comedy Performance: Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street) Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders) Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale) Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks) Panel Voted Categories: Best Family: The Platts (Coronation Street) The Slaters (EastEnders) The Dingles (Emmerdale) The Osbornes (Hollyoaks) Best Dramatic Performance: Peter Ash (Paul Foreman, Coronation Street) Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell, EastEnders) Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) Best Single Episode: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Phil's psychosis: the Mitchells in 1985 (EastEnders) April's life on the streets (Emmerdale) Hollyoaks time jump (Hollyoaks) Best On-Screen Partnership: Alison King and Vicky Myers (Carla Connor and Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter (Patrick and Yolande Trueman, EastEnders) William Ash and Beth Cordingly (Caleb and Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Nathaniel Dass and Oscar Curtis (Dillon Ray and Lucas Hay, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer: Jacob Roberts (Kit Green, Coronation Street) Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell, EastEnders) Shebz Miah (Kammy Hadiq, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) Best Storyline: Paul's battle with MND (Coronation Street) Phil Mitchell: Hypermasculinity in crisis (EastEnders) Belle and Tom - Domestic Abuse (Emmerdale) Sibling sexual abuse (Hollyoaks) Best Young Performer: Will Flanagan (Joseph Winter-Brown, Coronation Street) Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon, EastEnders) Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale) Noah Holdsworth (Oscar Osborne, Hollyoaks) Scene of the Year: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Angie Watts' shock return (EastEnders) Amy's deathly plunge reveals a grisly secret (Emmerdale)
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
British Soap Awards shortlist unveiled as shows go head to head – but Corrie and Hollyoaks are snubbed in major category
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE British Soap Awards shortlist has been announced - but Coronation Street and Hollyoaks are snubbed in a major category. Earlier this year, The Sun revealed ITV's celebration of all things soap would be returning - with Jane McDonald back at the helm. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 The British Soap Awards shortlist has been announced Credit: ITV 4 Coronation Street has been snubbed from a major category Credit: ITV 4 Hollyoaks also didn't make the cut Credit: Lime Pictures The nomination shortlist has now been unveiled ahead of the ceremony later this month. However, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks appear to have been snubbed from the Best Leading Performer category. Shortlisted nominees include Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle) and Beth Cordingly (Ruby Fox-Miligan). Joining them are EastEnders stars Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) and Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater). Each soap contributed four cast members to the category's long list although only the four stars mentioned above were voted to the shortlist. However, both Coronation Street and Hollyoaks are in the running for other awards at the event. Corrie star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack P. Shepherd, 37, is nominated for Best Comedy Performance. The ITV soap has several other nominations, including for Best British Soap, Villain of the Year and Best Storyline to name a few. Hollyoaks is likewise up for several awards, such as Isabelle Smith being nominated for Best Newcomer as Frankie Osborne. The soap's other nominations include, among others, Best Dramatic Performance, Best Single Episode and Best On-Screen Partnership. Hollyoaks star leaves soap a year after shock comeback - and they've filmed their final scenes A show source said previously: "The soaps are as popular as ever and currently delivering some brilliant must see TV so fans can expect a night to remember when The British Soap Awards returns. "The British Soap Awards were hugely missed by everyone last year, it's the biggest night in the soap calendar so there's great excitement it's back." The highly anticipated ceremony comes after a massive year and big changes across all the soaps. Coronation Street legend Helen Worth bowed out from playing Gail Platt after an incredible 50 years in the role. EastEnders marked its 40th anniversary with an explosive live episode, resulting in the death of beloved Martin Fowler (James Bye). British Soap Awards 2025 - Short List Nominations Viewer Voted Categories: BEST BRITISH SOAP Coronation Street EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks BEST LEADING PERFORMER Emmerdale: Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle) Emmerdale: Beth Cordingly (Ruby Fox-Miligan) EastEnders: Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater) EastEnders: Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) VILLAIN OF THE YEAR Coronation Street: Calum Lill (Joel Deering) EastEnders: Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar) Emmerdale: Ned Porteous (Joe Tate) Hollyoaks: Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding) BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE Coronation Street: Jack P. Shepherd (David Platt) EastEnders: Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson) Emmerdale: Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King) Hollyoaks: Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen) Panel Voted Categories: BEST FAMILY Coronation Street: The Platts EastEnders: The Slaters Emmerdale: The Dingles Hollyoaks: The Osbornes BEST DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE Coronation Street: Peter Ash (Paul Foreman) EastEnders: Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) Emmerdale: Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle) Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne) BEST SINGLE EPISODE Coronation Street: Mason's Death EastEnders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Emmerdale: April's Life On The Streets Hollyoaks: Hollyoaks Time Jump BEST ON-SCREEN PARTNERSHIP Coronation Street: Alison King & Vicky Myers (Carla Connor & Lisa Swain) EastEnders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter (Patrick & Yolande Trueman) Emmerdale: William Ash & Beth Cordingly (Caleb Milligan & Ruby Fox-Miligan) Hollyoaks: Nathaniel Dass & Oscar Curtis (Dillon Ray & Lucas Hay) BEST NEWCOMER Coronation Street: Jacob Roberts (Kit Green) EastEnders: Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell) Emmerdale: Shebz Miah (Kammy Hadiq) Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne) BEST STORYLINE Coronation Street: Paul's Battle With MND EastEnders: Phil Mitchell: Hypermasculinity In Crisis Emmerdale: Belle & Tom - Domestic Abuse Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse BEST YOUNG PERFORMER Coronation Street: Will Flanagan (Joseph Winter-Brown) EastEnders: Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon) Emmerdale: Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor) Hollyoaks: Noah Holdsworth (Oscar Osborne) SCENE OF THE YEAR Coronation Street: Mason's Death EastEnders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Emmerdale: Amy's Deathly Plunge Reveals A Grisly Secret Hollyoaks: Mercedes Confronts Her Mortality Meanwhile, Emmerdale featured a terrifying limousine crash and three regular characters were killed off. Last but not least, Hollyoaks jumped a year into the future - with several cast members exiting. Who will emerge victorious at this year's Soap Awards? The ceremony will take place on May 31 at the Hackney Empire and will be shown on ITV at a later date.
