Inside Soap UK 22 - 2018

“We’ve had a brutal few months of it…” You’ll maybe notice a tiny change of style when you turn this page to our big ‘Scoop’ story. Rather than a savage murder or some other bloodshed, we’re leading this week with silly old Rosie Webster’s appearance on This Morning with Phil and Holly. Our reasoning? Well, we’ve had a brutal few months of it, haven’t we? What with Emmerdale’s acid attack, Aidan’s suicide over in Weatherfield, and young Shakil’s stabbing in EastEnders. All very important stories, of course, but all together it’s been “a lot of a lot”, as my hard-working deputy editor Gary likes to say. So let’s enjoy some fun for a change. In addition, Rosie actress Helen Flanagan has been an Inside Soap favourite since she was barely tall…

Rosie’s life looks set to change forever this week, as she transforms into superwoman to bring her scheming ex-boyfriend Antoine to justice. Determined that slimy Antoine will get his just deserts, Rosie joins forces with Craig and Gemma, and leaps into action. But typically oblivious to the danger she’s about to land herself in, it’s a minor miracle when Rosie and her crack team somehow manage to win the day. Their drugs bust creates a national furore, turning the trio into celebrities overnight – and when they are invited for an exclusive interview with top telly hosts Phil and Holly on This Morning, Rosie is beside herself with excitement! “It’s the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to her,” grins Helen Flanagan, who plays Rosie. “It makes her life to…

While Rosie jets off to Japan, expectant star Helen is getting ready to give birth to her second daughter with footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair. The new addition to their family will be a little sister for two-year-old Matilda Jessica – and as happy Helen heads off on maternity leave, she’s delighted Rosie has finally had some good luck… It looks as if you had a great time filming Rosie’s scenes with the legendary Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby – how was it? It was really fun. Everyone loves Holly and Phil! Whenever I’ve met them, they’ve always been so kind. I think everyone will enjoy watching Rosie’s This Morning scenes – they’re very funny. And it was great going on to the show in character as Rosie, rather than as…

Debbie finds herself outcast from her family this week – when the Dingles find out that she was the one who ordered the assault that scarred Ross for life! Debbie’s daughter Sarah is particularly disgusted with her mother’s behaviour, and Debs is heartbroken to hear that her girl is refusing to see her! So could Debbie be about to lose her kids because of what she’s done? And will Ross report her crimes to the police? “At first, Ross thought he’d like to see Debbie behind bars – but thinking about Jack and Sarah, he might reconsider,” explains actor Michael Parr, who plays him. “In the wake of what’s happened, he’s got to let bygones be bygones and move on. He’s purely doing it for the kids at this point.”…

Ross and Rebecca arrange to go on a date this week – but when she accidentally stands him up, he gets passionate with drug addict Dawn instead! The events unfold after Rebecca’s brain injury causes her to forget she’s meeting Ross – damaging his fragile ego. So when Dawn arrives, the troubled fella decides to bed her just to get back at Rebecca. “He’s gutted when Rebecca stands him up because he thinks it’s all about his image,” shares Michael. “He used to crush ladies, and now he’s struggling. He’s beating himself up about it. “Ross regrets what happens with Dawn – but it’s been so long since he’s had anyone showing any affection. When Rebecca doesn’t arrive, Dawn makes him feel good again.” So, do he and Rebecca still…

Mel is put in a tricky situation this week, as Phil demands she find out who robbed the missing £15,000 from E20. But could the true culprit be her son, Hunter? When they discover that the money has gone missing from the club’s safe, Sharon and Phil call a crisis meeting with Mel. Of course, none of them realise that Hunter and his friends had been in the club on a recent evening, and so are the prime suspects! “Phil reckons it was Mel’s responsibility to make sure the club was locked,” points out our Walford insider. “So if she can’t find out who stole the money, then she’s the one to blame for the shortfall. But he doesn’t want to be completely unreasonable, so he gives her till the…