Table of contents for 32 - 2016 in Inside Soap UK

Belle’s life looks set to dangerously unravel – when she runs away from the village after her pregnancy lies are exposed. Our sneak peek pics show the troubled and exhausted girl living rough on the streets, while back in the Dales, her family are frantically trying to find her. Belle has fled the village on the orders of her imaginary friend Ellie, and with her mental state so fragile thanks to Ellie’s influence, she’s more vulnerable than ever… “Belle has totally lost herself,” admits Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Belle. “She’s completely involved with Ellie and can’t see anything else – she’s been taken over by this girl. When Belle suffered psychosis before, it was dealt with quickly, but this time it’s so intense – Belle doesn’t know what to do…

Here is your first look at the official promo shot of Walford gems Kat and Alfie Moon – taken for their upcoming Irish spin-off series, Redwater ! Stars Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, who play the popular couple, have completed filming for the BBC1 drama, which is due to air next year. As previously reported in Inside Soap, Kat and Alfie will head to Ireland in search of her long-lost son – but a horror story awaits them as her quest for the truth uncovers some very dark secrets that the village of Redwater would rather like left buried at sea… Meanwhile, a true Walford legend is returning to our screens! Actress Pam St Clement, who is famous for her role in EastEnders as Pat Butcher, is…

Church bells could be ringing for not one, but two McQueens if these snaps are anything to go by! The Hollyoaks team have been spotted filming what looks like bride Mercedes preparing to get hitched to Joe. But rather curiously, her cousin Celine is wearing a similar long white gown and is also about to tie the knot! Who could she be marrying? “Celine’s had a dalliance with Liam Donovan, but interestingly it’s his brother Jesse who she’s sharing a tender moment with in these pictures,” says our Chester source. “He’s not dressed for the occasion, though – so could he be there to prevent her from exchanging vows with someone else?” Meanwhile, Mercedes looks set to finally have her happy ending as her brother, John Paul, drives her to…

“SHIRLEY KNOWS THE TRUTH - HER ONLY OPTION IS TO TRY TO DO THE RIGHT THING” It’s a tense week for the Mitchells and the Carters, as Dean goes on trial for the attempted rape of his ex Roxy. He evaded justice following his brutal rape of sister-in-law Linda, but Dean has spent the past few months on remand following his attack on Roxy. For her and Linda, the court case is a chance to see Dean punished, but it’s also a painful reminder of what they’ve been through. It’s heartbreaking for his mum Shirley, too – as she must testify against her son and deal with her own guilt… “No parent wants to see their child in the dock, though Shirley knows that Dean needs to be stopped,” shares…

Gemma’s bid to better herself wins her an unlikely new fan in Norris this week, as she continues to throw her energy into being nominated for the Good Samaritan Award. Gemma has already won over Rita, who is very impressed with the effort the young lass is going to – bringing her into contact with Norris, a man notoriously hard to please! Norris has been forced to endure new paper girl Gemma’s company at the Kabin, and she’s there when a woman called Maureen arrives to take a look at a cabinet Norris is selling online. When Norris turns his back, the woman deliberately scratches it in a bid to force him to reduce the price – but after Gemma recognises Maureen and recalls her reputation as a scammer, she’s…

moved to the Bay, Mason knows how much trouble he’ll be in if his relatives find out that he’s still secretly seeing Lara. Meanwhile, Tori has been growing closer to Dr Nate in recent weeks – and Justin fears that she may be on the verge of blowing their secret to her new confidant. “It doesn’t matter how upset Tori is, it’s just a ‘no’ to making friends with Nate,” reckons James. “Justin thinks Nate is going Viewers will finally find out what the mysterious Morgan family are hiding this week, when Mason makes it known that they’re in the witness protection programme! Ever since Tori and her three brothers arrived in the Bay, it’s been clear the clan are keeping something about their past from their new neighbours. But…

“MARLON PULLS HIS GROIN – CARLY LITERALLY HAS TO CARRY HIM HOME!” Carly and Marlon have turned a potential romance into a right old muddle. Following their recent kiss, Carly thinks Marlon isn’t interested, Marlon thinks it’s Carly who isn’t interested – and now Carly’s pretending to be interested in Pete to make herself feel better! Actress Gemma Atkinson sums it up for us as she sits down to chat about her alter ego’s convoluted love life… “It’s all one big mess, isn’t it?” laughs the star. “I think Carly is really confused by everything that’s happened. She likes Marlon, but she’s scared of being knocked back by him because she thinks he’s not that keen. Carly is also frightened their friendship might be ruined.” That seems sillier still because…

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“The questions are not University Challenge – anybody at home can answer” Five years after stepping down as the host of Channel 4’s Countdown , Jeff Stelling is back in the quizzing world. As the host of new game show Alphabetical , he’s surrounded by letters again – with each round themed around the letters of the alphabet. Inside TV spoke to Jeff to find out what had tempted him to return to quizzing… “I did Countdown for three years,” says the presenter, who’s best known as host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. “But it was becoming impossible to fit everything in, particularly because I was travelling Europe doing football, even though Sky gave me as much time as they could. So I was…

“THIS IS A LOW POINT FOR BABE - SHE FEELS LIKE SHE HAS NOBODY” Aunt Babe’s wicked deeds come back to bite her this week, after one of her enemies decides that revenge is a dish best served cold! As the cook closes up the Vic kitchen for the night, a mystery assailant emerges from the shadows and subjects her to a chilling attack… “It doesn’t even cross Babe’s mind that this sort of thing could ever happen to her, or that she wouldn’t see it coming,” shares actress Annette Badland, who plays her. “It definitely takes her by surprise, despite there being lots of people with a motive for the assault!” As it happens, though, Babe kicks off the week trying to win friends and not enemies when she…

“IT WOULD BE LOVELY IF PAM AND LES HAD A HAPPY ENDING AFTER EVERYTHING” The end is nigh for undertaker Les and his wife Pam – following the news that the popular duo are to be written out of EastEnders . A tabloid newspaper has claimed that the decision comes straight from the top, with executive producer Sean O’Connor making his first big call as the soap’s new boss… “We can confirm that Roger [Sloman, aka Les] and Lin [Blakley, who plays Pam] are leaving the show,” says an Albert Square spokesperson. “They have been a pleasure to work with, and we wish them all the best for the future.” The news report goes on to suggest that the pair are to be given a big exit…

THE GIRLSHAVE HAD NO REASON TO REALISE THEIR DAD IS ONE AND” THE SAME There is a buried secret unearthed in the Dales this week – when it transpires that Tracy and Vanessa are half-sisters! A confusing turn of events sees both villagers informed that their father is in hospital following a fight in prison. Neither girl is on good terms with her dad, so it’s no wonder they are oblivious to the fact that they actually share a parent in recuperating Frank. He has been serving time for assault, so it’s with great reluctance that Vanessa and Tracy travel to his bedside – but with their visits coming at different times, even now the penny is yet to drop. How long will it be before the truth comes tumbling…

“ I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO VISUALISE A TIME WITHOUT EMMERDALE” The soap rumour mill has gone into overdrive following reports that Kelvin Fletcher, who plays Emmerdale heart-throb Andy Sugden, is quitting the village after some 20 years on the show. Word on the street is that Kelvin – who’s played Andy since he was 12 years old – is leaving the Dales to pursue his dreams of becoming a pro rally driver! But while Emmerdale bosses have declined to comment on the story – so as not to ruin the outcome of Andy’s upcoming court trial – the actor himself has broken his silence with regards to his rumoured career move, hinting that the recent gossip might not necessarily be accurate… “Leaving Emmerdale to…

Kathy opens up to Buster about her traumatic past this week – as Shirley continues to push him away. Although she’s decided to end their affair, Kathy is there for Buster when Dean’s trial gets under way, as he tries to cope with the emotional minefield of his son’s actions. Buster is hurt that Shirley doesn’t want to share their collective sadness and guilt about Dean’s behaviour and what he did to Linda and Roxy. However, Kathy sees that he’s struggling and invites him over for dinner at the Beales’, where Jane quickly realises the pair are more than just friends. But while Kathy and Buster have been lovers, their bond is deeper than just physical attraction, and it helps enormously as they talk about the situation with Dean. For…

Patrick struggles to resist the allure of sexy Claudette this week, despite knowing that she’s nothing but trouble. The former lovers find themselves thrown together at Dot’s dinner party after the veteran matchmaker decides to set them up. After everything they’ve been through, Patrick is initially horrified to discover that Dot is attempting to reunite them. But try as he might, it’s clear that where Claudette is concerned, Patrick just can’t stay away! It doesn’t hurt that she’s looking a million dollars when Patrick pitches up, unaware she’s joining him and Dot for dinner. She’s been busy trying to find a way back into the lives of her son Vincent and his family, and while Patrick is aware of the fact that she killed Vincent’s father, Claudette nevertheless hopes there…

Ste’s left red-faced this week, after he discovers the man he recently punched is Amy’s new boyfriend, Ryan – and also a police officer! Recovering addict Ste was angered when he spotted the strange man looming over his daughter Leah, and lashed out in order to protect her. So he’s mortified to learn that Ryan was no threat whatsoever – and Amy is furious that her ex-boyfriend has put her new man in hospital. As Amy heads off to visit recovering Ryan, she leaves the kids with Ste – but Leah makes it very clear that she doesn’t want to hang out with her dad. This leaves Ste even more upset that his kids now prefer the company of their new father figure Ryan to him, and he can’t help…

Marlon may be on the brink of a new romance, but there will always be three people in his budding relationship – the other one being his pal Paddy. The lovelorn vet is soon set to return to discover his estranged wife Rhona shacked up with Pierce – the husband of his late mistress Tess – and it will fall to Marlon to support him. How will Carly cope with it? “Paddy means well, but he’ll always be in the way,” sniffs Gemma. “Every time Carly and Marlon talk about something or might be about to share a moment, he walks in! It's not his fault, but he’s always there.” However, Gemma promises that fiery Carly will keep her cool this time. “She realises how much Paddy needs Marlon,” she…

“EVERYONE REALLY WANTS JACK AND PAIGE TO BE TOGETHER” We’re used to the hunky men of Ramsay Street walking around topless, so the fact that Father Jack spends his time trussed up in his shirt and dog collar is taking some getting used to! But while it’s difficult for us to adjust to, it’s even harder for Paige to get her head around the person she’s in love with being a man of God. Since Jack made his decision to return to the priesthood, Paige has been distracting herself with some steamy sessions with Tyler – upsetting not only Jack, but Tyler’s ex-girlfriend Piper, too! Paige’s naughty behaviour has left viewers outraged, and as we sit down for a chat with actress Olympia Valance – who plays her – she…

“Whenever I see Pauline and Arthur, I think, ‘That’s my mum and dad’!” It’s not easy taking over the role of a popular soap character, but James Bye’s portrayal of Martin has won over the nation – and the nod for our coveted Best Actor Award! It’s also Martin’s devotion to wife Stacey that has contributed to them becoming one of Walford’s best-loved couples, hence why the pair are up for Best Partnership… Are you relieved that your take on Martin has been a hit with viewers? I’ve had a lot of people say that to me, and I think it’s just a testament to the writers. They’ve linked me with iconic characters such as Sonia and Stacey, and hopefully that’s helped the audience buy into the new face of…

“I’m very different from Louise – but I love playing her bitchy side!” Feisty, mischievous, and cheeky, Louise has certainly lived up to the Mitchell family name since moving to Albert Square to live with dad Phil. In the short time she’s been at EastEnders , 18-year-old actress Tilly has shared the screen with a host of Walford greats, and is hoping to join their ranks after her nomination for Best Newcomer… Congratulations, Tilly! Where were you when you were told the good news? I found out at work when I was with Harry [Reid, aka Ben], and I remember feeling so excited! I share the same email address with my mum, so she’d already seen the message about the nomination – and we texted one another…

After being passed over for the top job at North Jackson High, vice principals Lee Russell and Neal Gamby have spent the past few weeks putting their differences aside in pursuit of a common goal: getting rid of Dr Belinda Brown, the woman who got the job they both wanted. This week, the pair realise that a major football game against the school’s arch-rivals gives them another chance to try to bring her down – but how far are they willing to go? “They just set each other off!” explains Walton Goggins, who plays Russell. “I don’t think either one of these guys is capable of doing something like this alone, but it’s as though they found themselves in a mixed drink that happened to explode.” “The idea is that…

“EVA’S NOT STUPID - SHE KNOWS THAT SOMETHING ISN’T RIGHT WITH AIDAN” Aidan endures the double date from hell this week, when he and his girlfriend Eva have dinner with Luke and Maria – the woman he drunkenly slept with! But Aidan soon has bigger things to worry about after he spots Maria buying a pregnancy test in the corner shop. Could his tipsy mistake be set to cost him dear? “Aidan totally freaks out,” admits Shayne Ward, who plays the love cheat. “He sees Maria picking up the test and instantly thinks, ‘Oh my God, this cannot be happening – she’s pregnant!’. Aidan just doesn’t want to settle down, and he’s terrified of the fact that he cheated being revealed.” It’s fair to say that Aidan is feeling more…

“WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH, WILL LEANNE LEAVE THE MAN SHE LOVES?” Leanne is in turmoil this week over her secret baby, but help is at hand from an unlikely source – Liz McDonald. After a heart-to-heart with the unborn child’s grandma, Leanne comes to a momentous decision – that her baby is now her number one priority, and she is going to move away from Weatherfield forever… “Who can blame her for feeling that going away is the only solution?” asks our Street insider. “The situation is a total mess, and so many people are going to get hurt – Steve, Michelle, Nick. Leanne doesn’t want her baby born into all of this, and she is sure there’s no future for them in Weatherfield. Moving to Liverpool where…

Grant Mitchell’s big EastEnders comeback also saw the return of his daughter, Courtney. We caught up with newcomer Alice Nokes to talk about joining the iconic family… How did you react when you won the role? I was so excited! I was at home with my mum having a cup of coffee when I heard from my agent, and I just froze. We’d been waiting for a call for a while, so we were over the moon and couldn’t stop smiling. And then you had to keep Courtney’s return a secret! I told close family and friends, but I kept it very low-key and enjoyed waiting for everyone else to find out. I’m relieved it’s out there now, and I can’t wait to see the response. What is…

“CHARITY PHONES CAIN AND LIES THAT SHE IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE” Scheming Charity is up to her old tricks again this week, as she tries to lure her ex Cain into one of her scams. However, when Cain turns down the offer, Charity goes solo – before pretending she’s being held hostage and needs Cain’s help! How will Cain react after he rushes to her side and realises he’s been duped? “Charity wants Cain back, make no mistake!” reveals our Dales insider. “She knows he’s in a vulnerable position right now, and she intends to take full advantage. Charity thinks that if she can just lure Cain into one of her cons, then the thrill of their illegal dealings will make him fall into bed with her again.” In fact,…

Gary struggles to hide his true feelings from Izzy this week – and soon leaves his ex crushed after he admits that he doesn’t want a relationship with her. Guilty Gary made a huge blunder when he gave Izzy a comforting kiss before she went to prison, leading her to believe that the pair of them were sure to get back together once she was released. And although he confessed to Anna that Izzy had misread his intentions, he couldn’t bring himself to tell her the truth once he saw her joy at being home again. This week, however, Izzy begins to notice all is not as it seems. While Gary does a good job of playing the family man at home, she’s gutted when Sean asks him the key…

Bernice is shocked when her estranged husband Lawrence offers to sign the salon back over to her this week. Her beloved business was snatched by landlord Lawrence in the wake of his and Bernice’s dramatic split, and she was devastated to lose her beauty empire. At first, ruthless and anguished Lawrence refused to budge, cruelly booting Bernice and her salon sidekick Kerry out on their ear. So Bernice is thrilled when Lawrence changes his mind and signs the papers. Not so impressed, however, is Chrissie – who is still secretly raging at Bernice for sharing a snog with her boyfriend Andy. So with Chrissie already neck-deep in her plot against poor oblivious Andy, what might she now have in store for Bernice?…

The Nazirs are in the mood to celebrate this week, as Sharif and Yasmeen’s 45th wedding anniversary approaches – and their grandchildren are keen to give them a party they won’t forget! Typically it falls to Alya to organise the festivities, and she’s impressed when Zeedan suggests they have a blue theme, to represent their grandparents’ sapphire anniversary. But it’s no surprise that it was actually his girlfriend Rana who gave him the idea! As the excited trio set about organising the special celebrations, Alya suggests that Rana should invite her parents to the party, too. But why does Rana seem so reluctant? Also this week… Kirk comes up with the idea of Sean moving in with Norris.…

Scheming Robert makes a move to save his brother Andy from incarceration this week – by getting to Chrissie through Lachlan. Robert knows Chrissie would do anything to protect her boy, and he’s sure that Lachlan is the key to the truth. Aware of how dysfunctional the teen’s relationship is with his father Donny, Robert is intrigued when he hears from Liv that Lachlan has been texting his dad again – and so Robert is soon plotting a way to get Lachy talking. Meanwhile, Liv is giving Lachlan the outlet he needs to cope with the horror unfolding around him. She talks to him about the bad relationship she had with her own father – but while Gordon is gone forever, Lachy’s dad is alive and well. The boy is…

CORRIE STAR KYM MARSH is delighted with the latest drama to befall the McDonalds – although she is surprised by one aspect… “With Steve being so fertile, I’m not sure how Michelle hasn’t got pregnant before now,” grins the actress. “Steve only has to throw his undies on the bed, and that’s it, everyone’s pregnant! I have no idea why, but Michelle does love Steve and thinks that this baby will be the making of their relationship. She’s 40 – it’s her last chance.” And Michelle’s baby news means Kym is going to be walking around with a bump soon… “I’ve never had to wear one before, so it’ll be quite bizarre,” she reveals. “I’ve been told they are quite comfortable.” We’re already worried for Steve’s safety when Michelle finds…

“NANCY ISN’T FRIGHTENED OF WARREN – SHE IS INVINCIBLE!” Nancy and Darren are the very last people in Hollyoaks we would have expected to go to the dark side. Sure, they’ve been through their fair share of drama during their time in the village, but they’ve always come out the other end laughing – and we never dreamed we’d see them involved in a murder cover-up! Yet just recently they’ve been forced to bury Patrick Blake’s body in the woods – and now they’re planning to take out gangster Warren Fox! It’s no wonder we needed a sit-down with star Jessica Fox, who plays one half of the dastardly duo, to find out what on earth the Osbornes are playing at… “Darren and Nancy are quite ordinary characters, so when…

CORONATION STREET BETHANY’S HELL!   She takes drastic measures to deal with her problems… The Platts are struggling to cope in the wake of Kylie’s death – they are consumed with grief and their lust for revenge, and desperate to hide the truth of who really murdered Callum. But while the adults fall apart, nobody has noticed Bethany quietly contending with her bullying trauma alone. And next week, she makes a decision that could cost her dear… HOLLYOAKS Grace’s revenge… HOME AND AWAY Kidnap drama! NEIGHBOURS Love for Elly? EASTENDERS CARTER CHAOS! Being part of the rowdy Carter clan is no walk in the park, as Sonia is finding out! But when she organises a family meal next week, all hell breaks loose… EMMERDALE RAK & RUIN! Not content with…