DANNY Miller has said when his character in Emmerdale came out as gay, it helped to change stereotypes.
Miller, 30, told his I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! campmates that when a new producer joined the ITV drama and asked if he would portray a gay man, it "made" his career.
He said: "There's obviously gay characters in Soap, but in terms of against all stereotypes of a gay man, and it made me think that would be so good. At the time, 13 years ago, it wasn't as kind of open and accepted at that time as it is now. I think part of it helped change some perceptions of it really.
"I've had loads of fan letters and stuff that have come through at work that said 'you helped me come out', 'you helped me deal with my sexuality' and stuff and you think… wow."
In the episode, Miller was asked if he ever got any "stick" for playing a gay man and being straight.
He added: "People are always saying it to me when they meet me, they'll go, instantly if it was a bloke 'how do you kiss them men?' That's exactly what we're trying to stop, the stereotype of how do you do that?"
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- Louis Allwood
Coronation Street spoilers: Kelly Neelan given a lifeline
KELLY Neelan is given a lifeline by Gary Windass after she is fired and made homeless again.
The troubled teen – played by Millie Gibson on the ITV soap – will turn to drugs after she loses her job and struggles to adjust to life after leaving prison last month.
At her drugs support group Abi shoots Kelly a look of pure hatred as she describes her troubled upbringing, how she’s done some terrible things and used drugs as an escape route.
Feeling a flicker of empathy, Abi then bears her soul to the group.
Back on the street, Gary saves the day and suggests to Maria that they could offer Kelly a roof over her head.
But will Maria agree?
Meanwhile, Maria has a change of heart and offers Kelly her old job back, Kelly’s thrilled and Gary’s grateful for Maria's kindness.
- Louis Allwood
Fans demand Aaron Dingle is recast
Emmerdale fans have demanded that Aaron Dingle is recast after Danny Miller quit soap for I’m a Celebrity.
Danny – who played Aaron Dingle on the ITV soap for 13 years – said an emotional farewell to the village earlier this week.
ITV viewers were left heartbroken by Aaron’s exit and have called for a new actor to take on the role.
One fan wrote: “How soon before he is recast? Viewers are gonna hate the replacement if he shows up in the village next week or next year. But the sooner the better.”
Another begged bosses, writing: “Please recast Aaron! He’s my favourite character on the soap.”
- Louis Allwood
Danny Miller's character helped Emmerdale fans come out as gay
Danny Miller has said when his character in Emmerdale came out as gay, it helped to change stereotypes.
Miller, 30, told his I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! campmates that when a new producer joined the ITV drama and asked if he would portray a gay man, it "made" his career.
He said: "There's obviously gay characters in Soap, but in terms of against all stereotypes of a gay man, and it made me think that would be so good.
"At the time, 13 years ago, it wasn't as kind of open and accepted at that time as it is now. I think part of it helped change some perceptions of it really.
"I've had loads of fan letters and stuff that have come through at work that said 'you helped me come out', 'you helped me deal with my sexuality' and stuff and you think… wow."
In the episode, Miller was asked if he ever got any "stick" for playing a gay man and being straight.
He added: "People are always saying it to me when they meet me, they'll go, instantly if it was a bloke 'how do you kiss them men?'
"That's exactly what we're trying to stop, the stereotype of how do you do that?"
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders spoilers: Gray Atkins admits he lied
GRAY Atkins' lies come back to haunt him in an upcoming EastEnders episode.
The lawyer turned burger restaurant employee will reveal a terrible truth to Shirley (Linda Henry) about her missing sister Tina (Luisa Bradshaw-White).
In a previous episode of EastEnders, aired in August, 2021, the serial killer – played by Toby-Alexander Smith – stirred trouble in The Vic by telling Shirley he had seen Tina on a bus.
This followed a row he had had with his fiancée, Chelsea Fox, and was also a move to secure him cash from the Carters.
A hopeful Shirley and Mick had then urged Gray to tell them all that he could about Tina but, in a sinister move, he backtracked, saying he couldn't be sure of what he had seen.
An upcoming EastEnders episode will see Shirley despair after Gray will reveal to her that he had lied about Tina all along.
Shirley has been trying to find out more about her sister's whereabouts for months.
But viewers of the BBC soap know the heart-breaking truth and Gray's lies appear to be slowly unravelling as several characters including Whitney Dean begin to be suspicious of his behaviour.
- Louis Allwood
Coronation Street spoilers: Seb gives mum a gift (Continued…)
In the episode to be aired later in December, 2021, Kevin is handed a few of Seb's things by Tyrone, which Emma found in the flat.
While reading a letter found amongst Seb's belongings, Kevin realises Abi is in for quite a big surprise.
Stunned, Kevin reads the mysterious letter which leaves his jaw dropped, before swearing Tyrone to secrecy.
Kevin's shocking discovery will lead him to make a secretive phone call, not knowing what to do as Abi has been left fragile and vulnerable by her son's murder.
What surprise has Seb left his mother and stepfather from beyond the grave? Tune in to Coronation Street to find out.
- Louis Allwood
Coronation Street spoilers: Seb gives mum a gift
Abi Franklin tries to get into the Christmas spirit, despite Seb's tragic death.
But unexpectedly, the mechanic played by Sally Carman is set to get a heart-warming surprise from her late son.
As Christmas is on the horizon, the grieving mother attempts to get into the holiday spirit, thinking Seb would have wanted her to be happy.
An upcoming Coronation Street episode will see her urging Jack (Kyran Bowes) and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) to remain focused on their Christmas celebrations.
Both will be delighted by the prospect… until a rummage through Seb's belongings will lead to a bombshell discovery about his death.
- Louis Allwood
Emmerdale spoilers: Kim Tate digs up DI Malone’s body
Kim Tate digs up DI Malone's body following Will Taylor's betrayal.
In the run up to Christmas, Will lets his jealousy show to Bernice when he thinks she’s on a date with Dan.
Will and Bernice have an open discussion about their feelings for each other but the atmosphere quickly turns sour when Bernice gives Will an ultimatum: her or Kim.
Unbeknownst to them both, Kim is in the hallway having heard every word. She ominously makes a call and begins planning a ‘disposal’.
On Christmas morning, Bernice gives Will a hopeful smile as he feels the pressure to make his decision.
Later, as he approaches Malone’s grave with Kim, he is alarmed to find it freshly dug up and worries that, if Kim really did hear something incriminating, this could be part of her revenge.
But she reveals that she removed the corpse so that Will no longer feels tethered to her – he can decide whether he stays or goes.
- Louis Allwood
Fans demand Aaron Dingle is recast
Emmerdale fans have demanded that Aaron Dingle is recast after Danny Miller quit soap for I'm a Celebrity.
Danny – who played Aaron Dingle on the ITV soap for 13 years – said an emotional farewell to the village earlier this week.
ITV viewers were left heartbroken by Aaron's exit and have called for a new actor to take on the role.
One fan wrote: "How soon before he is recast? Viewers are gonna hate the replacement if he shows up in the village next week or next year. But the sooner the better."
Another begged bosses, writing: "Please recast Aaron! He's my favourite character on the soap."
- Louis Allwood
Bev Callard claims Simon Gregson ‘was bullied on set’ of Corrie
Beverley Callard has said Simon Gregson was bullied on the set of Coronation Street by “jealous” co-stars.
The Steve McDonald actor infuriated his colleagues because he was “so good looking” and “got all the girls”.
Beverley, who played his on-screen mum Liz, said on Loose Women that she supported Simon during his early years on the hit soap.
She said: “All the girls fancied him so he was really bullied by the boys. There was a little bit of jealousy there from his peers.
“We helped him, Charles who played Jim and I, we helped him with everything, absolutely everything.”
- Louis Allwood
Macmillan to work closely with EastEnders
EastEnders will continue to work closely with Macmillan Cancer Support as the storyline unfolds over time to ensure a realistic cancer experience is portrayed.
Dany Bell, Strategic Advisor for Treatment, Medicines, Genomics at Macmillan Cancer Support, added:“It’s brilliant to see EastEnders release this very important and poignant storyline.
“We hope it encourages people to become more aware of the signs of breast cancer, regularly check their own chests and reach out for help if needed.
“Macmillan is here to offer advice and support to anyone impacted by the storyline and we encourage anyone experiencing signs or symptoms of cancer to visit their GP.”
- Louis Allwood
Tony Hatch was knighted at Windsor Castle
Tony Hatch is the Emmerdale theme tune creator and was knighted at Windsor Castle by the Princess Royal last week.
Hatch, 82, has had his compositions and songs have been featured in more than 100 films and countless TV productions while being performed by stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Dame Shirley Bassey,
The small screen heavyweight collected an OBE for services to music and charity – while other guests also included Blockbuster director Sam Mendes.
- Louis Allwood
Adam Woodyatt goes ‘full Ian Beale’
Fans were left in hysterics as Adam Woodyatt was accused of turning into his EastEnders character on the show.
The actor was likened to his often miserable character Ian Beale as he rowed with a fellow campmate.
Fans had previously predicted Adam, 53, would go “full Ian Beale” on Naughty Boy and last night they saw the pair fall out over camp chores.
The soap star was not impressed as the music producer enjoyed a lie-in while he tackled a host of duties in the castle grounds.
“I’m very much a doer”, said Adam.
“You’re very much a sleeper.”
While watching the exchange, one viewer wrote on Twitter: “Adam Woodyatt is the real life Ian Beale, wow! No acting required”.
- Louis Allwood
Danny Miller on leaving Emmerdale
In a video filmed after his final scenes Danny sobbed uncontrollably and told fans: “It was a very, very tough decision for me to make for my new family – Steph and my baby and my two dogs.
“It was a very difficult decision to make because I was only going to have two weeks with me baby before I was whisked off to the castle in Wales. It was a very tough decision to make.
“Steph pretty much forced me to be fair. I hope I’m entertaining people in there in a different way to the way Aaron’s entertained people.”
Speaking about his stint in camp he said: “I’m hoping at this point I’m still in the castle in Wales on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! which nobody knows about.
“Or very little people know about. This video is also to apologise to anyone I’ve lied to about it, but I signed a contract saying I wasn’t allowed to talk about it and I don’t want to get sued by ITV.”
- Louis Allwood
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Who is Janine Butcher?
Janine returned to EastEnders this year – with soap bosses vowing “she’s changed.”
The villain was most famous for pushing her husband Barry off a cliff.
As well as killing Barry while on honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands, Janine also murdered fourth husband Michael Moon.
She tried to bump off second husband Ryan Malloy, fatally ran over Ronnie Mitchell’s long-lost daughter Danielle, attempted to defraud the Mitchell family and framed arch-nemesis Stacey Slater for attempted murder.
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter cornered (Continued…)
After realising Billy’s choice of gifts was awful, she is dealt a further blow when her daughter Scarlett says she will be spending Christmas at the Slaters’ home.
In a tender moment she turns to Mick for help, after she learns he will be spending the seasonal time away from wife Linda after she fled Walford with baby Annie.
He encourages her to get in contact with the youngster.
Yet Frank Butcher’s daughter’s troublesome streak doesn’t fade, as she continues to try to attract Mick.
She tells Zack that Mick’s daughter Nancy still likes him and he should ask him back out – despite Mick battering Zack in a recent fight.
Nancy is left furious but worse is to come when Janine’s mind is set whirring after realising Mick’s desperate desire to contact Linda.
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter cornered
Janine Butcher is back to her scheming best as she attempts to bag Mick Carter for Christmas.
Charlie Brooks’ explosive BBC One character has her sights set on the head of the Queen Vic and her obsessive ways means she’ll stop at nothing to get her man.
EastEnders spoilers show Janine getting flirty with Mick, played by Danny Dyer, as they put the decorations up at the pub.
Nancy and Shirley warily look on but miss the schemer as she switches up the Best Spouse In the Ouse questions for the festive quiz.
Mick is annoyed, but his tempers fade when Janine tells him she’s taken care of his kids’ presents with the help of Billy Mitchell.
The next day, Janine ramps up her cheeky streak in an attempt to catch Mick’s eye as she dresses as Mrs Claus.
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders spoilers: Kat Slater furious
Kat Slater is left fuming when she catches Phil Mitchell with ex Sharon Watts.
The fiery businesswoman – played by Jessie Wallace on the BBC One soap – is left reeling on Christmas Day as Phil and Sharon get close.
The week before Christmas, Phil tells Sharon that his PI has had no luck finding Jada.
Later that week, Sharon invites Kat and Phil to her Christmas party but Kat declines.
Phil later makes a surprise appearance but he soon gets a message from his PI.
But as Phil and Sharon are discussing Jada, Kat walks in and feeling fed
up, she tells them to leave the girl alone.Meanwhile at Walford East, Phil is angry about the way Kat spoke to Sharon.
Later on, Phil visits Sharon and invites her to Christmas at the Slaters but not everyone will be happy to have Sharon there.
- Louis Allwood
Emmerdale spoilers: Al Chapman brutally attacked
Al Chapman will suffer a brutal attack as he's forced to make horrifying decision about The Woolpack this Christmas.
The scheming businessman – who is played by actor Michael Wildman in the ITV soap – blackmailed his way into investing into the pub for a scam.
Al is pressured by Gavin to get Chas and Marlon to sell The Woolpack next week.
But when a big, muscley man menacingly gets out of Gavin’s car, Al’s heart sinks as he knows what’s coming – a beating.
The following week, Christmas is in full swing in the village but things take a turn for the worse for Al.
As the villagers enjoy Christmas day, there’s a thin dusting of what appears to be snow, but is all as it seems?
Soon we flashback to the hours that preceded this flurry and understand what really happened.
It’s Christmas day, and still reeling from his beating yesterday, Al gets a threatening message from Gavin and is later disturbed to catch Gavin talking to Ellis.
- Louis Allwood
Fans feel sick with Daniel's behaviour
One wrote: "Not loving this situation with Summer and Daniel."
A second said: "I feel so sorry for Daniel he has lost everything."
Another added: "I’m so sad for Daniel I understand how it all looks and to anyone who doesn’t know Daniel it looks suss but he’s never done anything wrong."
- Louis Allwood
Fans feel sick as Daniel Osbourne admits to inappropriate behaviour with Summer
Fans have been left uncomfortable over tonight’s episode where teacher Daniel Osbourne was accused of grooming Summer Spellman.
In tonight’s episode Daniel was questioned by police over his actions towards Summer – but it took his ex Daisy to get through to him.
After Tracy kicked Billy and Summer out of her flat, Summer ran off crying and Daisy followed.
Sitting down to listen to her, Daisy got her to open up about her crush on Daniel – and realised what the teacher had done to her.
She went over to the house to tell him and make him see how inappropriate he had been.
“I know nothing happened between you and Summer, I know you wouldn’t do anything like that from the off – I didn’t need Summer to confirm it,” she said.
“But you must have twigged that she had the mother of all crushes.
“A pretty bright young thing hanging off your every word, laughing at your jokes, or puns in your case. It wouldn’t have done your ego any harm.”
- Louis Allwood
Adam Woodyatt in fresh feud
Adam Woodyatt has sparked a fresh feud with Naughty Boy as they rowed over doing chores.
The EastEnders actor kicked off about "sleepy" Naughty staying in bed instead of pulling his weight.
In an awkward exchange, irritated Adam listed all the jobs he'd done while Naughty had a lie in.
The music producer attempted to explain he'd had a bad night's sleep.
He then walked off saying: "It's not the end of the world, Adam."
Later Adam reached out to Naughty to try and clear the air – but couldn't help making a dig.
- Louis Allwood
Tyrone Dobbs kisses ex Fiz Stape at Christmas
Fiz Stape enjoys a cheeky smooch with Tyrone Dobbs behind Phill Whittaker's back this Christmas.
Fiz – played by Jennie McAlpine in the ITV soap – surprises ex Tyrone when she and the girls turns up to spend Christmas Day with him.
Early in the week, Kevin lets slip how much Tyrone is dreading Christmas without his family.
As Christmas Day approaches, Fiz is left feeling awful for Tyrone as she continues to plan her holiday with Phill.
As Tyrone and Evelyn prepare their Christmas dinner for two, they’re interrupted by the arrival of Fiz with the girls.
Tyrone’s thrilled to realise she cancelled the holiday, even if it does mean spending the day with Phill.
Phill goes to visit him mum Mimi Whittaker- leaving Tyrone and Fiz to spend some time together with the girls.
However, the mechanic decides it's the perfect time to try and rekindle his relationship with Fiz and leans in for an ill timed kiss.
Could it be a Christmas miracle for Fiz and Tyrone?
- Louis Allwood
I'm a celeb includes tribute to Corrie legend
Fans were left delighted last night after the show paid tribute to Coronation Street legend Betty Driver.
Show bosses devised a game called Hotpot Hilarity for the Castle Coin Challenge and Corrie star Simon Gregson was tasked with playing it.
Simon had to take orders for his hotpot takeaway – called Better Than Betty's – and catapult the correct ingredients over to former BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin.
The Challenge was seriously messy, with chopped liver and peas among the items flung across the room, but viewers loved the touching nod to late soap star Betty.
Betty played Rovers Return Inn barmaid Betty Williams from 1969 until her death from pneumonia in 2011.
- Louis Allwood
Ant and Dec’s trial blunder as Simon Gregson suffered for no reason
Fans were in hysterics as Ant and Dec bungled last night's trial – leaving soap star Simon Gregson looking for a star that wasn't there.
The hosts, both 46, watched on as he kept scrabbling around in a barrel not realising he had already finished the task.
Simon has retrieved the star from a foul barrel of fermented eggnog – but neither the hosts not the producers had cottoned on.
Dec Donnelly told the Coronation Street actor: "Come on Si, don't give up now. Back in the eggnog Si."
After plunging his face back into the gunge, he told the pair: "I've already got one out of here you know?"
Ant roared: "Ah, have you? Well why didn't you tell us?"
Simon raged, gesturing around him and all the recording equipment: "You've got cameras."
He then submerged his face back into the foul brew leaving Dec insisting: "Simon stop. You've only got one."
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