Inside Soap UK 38-2025

This week sees the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing – and while I don’t usually write about the normal telly shows here, this is a special exception as the new series has one of my all-time favourite soap stars in the line-up! I can’t wait to see how Neighbours’ Stefan Dennis (aka Paul Robinson) fares on the dance floor, although he does confess to us over on p58 that he’s not hopeful of making it past the second week. I for one will be rooting for him to stay in longer than that – and casting my all-important vote to help make it happen. And if he doesn’t do a dance to his infamous single from the 80s, Don’t It Make You Feel Good, I’m demanding…

First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines Sharon and Zoe’s bitter rivalry is reignited this week, when Zoe brutally confronts her former love rival with a bombshell confession! Having only just landed back in Walford, Sharon is stunned to see that Vicki and Zack have been injured after being caught up in a physical fight with Zoe. Feeling protective of her siblings, Sharon has a word with Zoe at the Vic – but nothing prepares her for the fighting talk that follows… “Zoe makes a revelation that totally rocks Sharon’s world!” explains our EastEnders informant. “In fact, it’s such a shock that she refuses to believe the words that have come out of Zoe’s mouth. Sharon’s disbelief then turns into fury as she loses it at Zoe – so much so…

Hi, Alice! Has Vicki told Sharon about Zoe’s return? No, Vicki has kept it to herself because she was worried that Sharon wouldn’t come back if she told her. Vicki knows how much Sharon has been through, and she feels quite protective of her, plus she’s fearful of what Sharon might do. It’s explosive when Sharon arrives and finds out that Zoe is back on the Square. Are Sharon and Vicki united in their belief that Zoe should be chased out of Albert Square? Yes! There are lots of twists and turns to come, but it’s safe to say that they are both very, very angry with Zoe. However, there are moments when Sharon and Vicki want to be on the same page, but don’t quite succeed… Is the fact…

A bi finally ends her marriage to Kevin this week – before suggesting to Carl that they skip town and start a new life together! Will poor Kev suss out the real reason that he’s been dumped? “Abi’s conscience can’t take one more second of lying…” Still head over heels for Carl, Abi meets up with him and confesses that she can’t bear to live a double life anymore. With guilt eating away at her, Abi returns to No.13, where she blurts out to Kevin that she wants to break up with him… “Kevin is totally blindsided!” reveals our Coronation Street spy. “Just before Abi drops her bombshell, Kevin suggests that they should spend their retirement fixing up old cars. With that idea playing on her mind, Abi’s conscience can’t…

SAM MITCHELL When Alfie informed Sam that Phil had cheated on Kat with Emma Harding, all hell broke loose. To begin with, Sam blackmailed her brother for the cash that their uncle Harold had left them – but even when Phil agreed, she still aired the dirty secret to the punters at the Vic. Iconic! AARON DINGLE Having already been found out by Belle, naughty Chas was exposed for a second time when Aaron spotted his mum getting close with Al Chapman outside the Woolie. Aaron tried to force Chas to confess, but it was actually Belle who spilt the beans to Paddy in the end. GAIL PLATT Back when Sarah was married to Adam, little Harry spied his mum sharing a kiss with Damon. Afterwards, Harry showed Gail a…

Sinister Ray steps up his plans to trap April and Dylan this week, as April becomes a full-time drug dealer! The troubled teens believe they’re in masses of debt to the drugs lord, but really he has them under his control! Will April and Dylan find a way out of his dark web? “April and Dylan can’t see an escape from this debt nightmare!” exclaims our Dales source. “Ray’s charming and convincing, pretending to help them out. But in actual fact they’ve become his minions, doing all his dirty work…” After April’s previous angry confrontation with Ray, Dylan is eager to check in on his girlfriend. Unlike him, April has doubts over whether they can trust Ray – but the pair try to keep positive, hoping he’ll help them repay…