AFTER weeks of waiting, Meena will finally get her verdict, but will she be sentenced for her crimes once and for all?
Meena's sentencing is approaching and despite deliberately staying away from court, Liam Cavanagh cannot distract himself.
His stepson Jacob hatches a plan and, while Meena is in court, residents gather to plant a memorial tree as they try to move past their trauma.
Meanwhile, Meena is floored when there are no familiar faces in the gallery for her sentencing.
However, her sister Manpreet Sharma wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Meena notices the GP is present and is giddy.
But the smug serial killer is in for a nasty shock as she is sentenced for her crimes once and for all.
Read our soaps spoilers blog for the latest news and gossip…
- Louis Allwood
Corrie spoiler: Sally gets rid of Elaine
Meanwhile at No.4, Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) is conspiring to drive her mother-in-law away.
The Underworld machinist sees Elaine (Paula Wilcox) has made no plans to leave anytime soon after she returns from another trip to her sister Gina's in Newcastle – and is immediately peeved.
She asserts to her husband that it's time Elaine moved out so they can spend some time in the bedroom – but Tim (Joe Duttine) hides his separation anxiety.
Sally takes matters into her own hands and suggests directly to Elaine it is time she left and the pair see her off.
But while Sally can't wait to make the most of the empty house, Tim is sad as he spent the last few weeks bonding with his mother.
Things don't go as planned… but will Elaine ever leave the cobbles?
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie fans disgusted at Imran
CORONATION Street fans are stunned after Imran Habeeb sunk to new lows to take Alfie from Abi Franklin.
The solicitor – who is played by actor Charlie de Melo in the ITV soap – decided to play dirty to keep full custody of his son after successfully applying to take him home by the court.
Fans are in shock at how low Imran would sink.
One wrote: “Explosive story lines ahead about the baby.”
A second said: “Toyah you sneaky snake, tryna steal the child!!!”
Another added: “Well the staying away from Imran went well.’
- Joseph Gamp
Stay up-to-date on Hollyoaks gossip
If you want your daily fix of news and gossip, or want to read a spoiler before you watch your favourite show, here’s how:
- For the latest Hollyoaks news, click here
- And, for your fix of Hollyoaks spoilers, click here
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders viewers blast Ben’s violent storyline
EASTENDERS fans have hit out at the soap after Ben Mitchell’s violent secret was exposed.
The mechanic – who is played by actor Max Bowden in the BBC soap – was caught trying to beat a homophobic thug to death with a metal pole in Wednesday night’s episode.
However fans have hit out at the storyline.
One wrote: “I’m sorry but wtf is EastEnders doing with Ben… do they think this a good storyline to represent LGBTQ+?
“Him using the same means as the homophobes and turning to violence? That’s a terrible message to put across. #eastenders”
A second said: “I think Callum could work out that it’s Ben who did the attack. He was angry yesterday when he walked out #EastEnders.”
Another added: “Shut up Ben he didn’t deserve it. Nobody deserves to be killed #EastEnders.”
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders Lorraine Stanley unrecognisable in movie with Tom Hardy
Despite her appearing in EastEnders before giving Karen Taylor life, (notably appearing in the show’s Pat and Mo special in 2004), many viewers weren’t yet familiar with Lorraine’s acting chops.
However, Lorraine is an experienced actress on both the small and silver screens.
Her TV credits include appearances in Call the Midwife, Holby City, Casualty, The Bill, and London’s Burning.
As mentioned above, Lorraine has also played in numerous films in the likes of London to Brighton, Made in Dagenham and Suffragette.
But perhaps one of her most surprising jobs was in 2015, when the soap star appeared in the biographical crime thriller Legend, in which A-list actor Tom Hardy played twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray, two of London’s most dreaded gangsters.
While she already looked drastically different in Call the Midwife as Pearl Winston, Lorraine, once again, was unrecognisable in the film while she traded Karen’s iconic messy top bun for the role of a barmaid at the Blind Beggar pub.
in January, 2020, Lorraine showed off a snap from the set of Legend.
Back then, Lorraine was smiling whilst in character and right next to Tom Hardy aka thug Ronnie Kray.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Bill Roache on staying fit at 90
CORONATION Street legend Bill Roache has revealed that the secret to being fit at 90 is going to a weekly exercise class with school games and star jumps.
The cobbles favourite, who celebrates the landmark birthday later this month, credits chasing games like Tag Zombie with kids for his good health.
Bill, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap for over 50 years,
said: “It’s such a lovely group of people of all ages from five to me
at 90. It’s not like going to the gym and doing a heavy serious
workout. It’s called funfit for a reason.“We play games like tag zombies. It’s like a form of school game,
you’re chasing around. We’re doing things that we enjoy all the time.
It’s good to be together.“It hasn’t got that seriousness about working
out and that sort of thing. I’ve always liked to keep fit. I was lucky
at school.“I was good at sport and I enjoyed it. I’ve always been very
active and it’s nice being with people who know you and don’t treat
you any differently.“We are all just one big gang. Everyone can do all
the exercises at their own pace, rope skipping, star jumps, it’s just
great fun.” - Joseph Gamp
EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell makes shock decision
Coming up in EastEnders, the tough man makes a shocking decision about DCI Keeble’s offer.
Once his involvement in Vincent Hubbard’s death was revealed, Phil – played by soap legend Steve McFadden – progressively realised he would have no other choice but to face the music.
Phil thus refused an offer made by DCI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman) who suggested he could become an informant for the police if he chose to roam free.
As residents looking up to him have begun to spiral in Albert Square, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is relieved next week when Phil’s solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) confirms he’ll be meeting with Keeble to make a deal.
While at the prison, Phil does meet with Keeble – but will he really become an informant?
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Emmerdale spoilers: Meena Jutla horrified as she’s sentenced
Next week in Emmerdale, the criminal is finally sentenced for her long list of crimes.
While some may believe she will manipulate her way out of prison, plan another narrow escape or even die behind bars, her fate is finally sealed in upcoming scenes of the ITV soap.
Meena’s sentencing is approaching and despite deliberately staying away from court, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) cannot distract himself.
The village GP is too eager to watch the sinister nurse go down for murdering his daughter Leanna, among other villagers.
But the smug serial killer is in for a nasty shock as she is sentenced for her crimes once and for all.
Meena’s smile is wiped off her face as she realises her manipulative tactics weren’t of any use after all – but how long will she stay behind bars?
As Emmerdale viewers may know, Meena decided to take the stand in previous scenes of the soap as she attempted to convince the jury she was the victim after all.
Unfortunately for her, both Liam and Manpreet took the stand, recalling what she put them through and how she confessed her crimes, taunting them in the process.
Meena’s sentencing could mark the end of a long storyline which began months after her first appearance in the Dales.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Dolly Rose Campbell looks completely different
CORONATION Street star Dolly Rose Campbell has been spotted looking totally different from her soap character Gemma Winter.
The ITV actress – who joined the long-running show in 2014 – has taken a break from the soap to star in a new feature length film.
Dolly, 35, has been seen in a number of behind-the-scenes snaps taken to advertise the film – called Watching Goldfish Suffocate.
The hard-hitting film is due to focus on the effects of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and depression.
Dolly is due to play one of the three female lead characters suffering from one of the debilitating conditions.
It will make the Corrie star’s first ever film role – having only portrayed kebab shop worker Gemma on the silver screen.
- Milica Cosic
Thank you for reading my coverage today. My colleague Joe Gamp will be looking after the blog until 10pm tonight.
- Milica Cosic
10 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week
Here's what's going down in the village next week – and you won't want to miss out on any of the action:
- Yazz has a decision to make
- Prince makes a worrying discovery
- Mercedes takes drastic action
- Martine gets a health update
- Goldie makes a plan
- Warren gets a warning
- Mason causes concern
- Mercedes is encouraged to face reality
- Prince and John Paul cover their tracks
- John Paul makes a scene
Catch all of the action Mondays to Fridays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, and at 7pm on E4.
Where to get your fix of Emmerdale news & spoilers
- You can find all latest Emmerdale news here.
- And for all the spoilers on the soap, check out this page.
EastEnders Danny Dyer reveals surprising career change
EASTENDERS star Danny Dyer has revealed a surprising career change after leaving soap.
Back in January it was revealed the actor, 44, had quit the show after nine years.
But now it's been claimed the soap star is going to give acting lessons to aspiring youngsters.
Danny will be giving masterclasses for his co-star Charlie Brooks' online drama school London by I am Pro.
To be taught by the star, students will have to pay a £30 a month membership, according to The Mirror.
EastEnders spoilers: Ben left furious as aunt Sam returns
SIX years after her last appearance in the Square, Sam Mitchell gets back to her roots next week.
But her nephew Ben Mitchell is far from happy to see her and there's more family drama ahead in EastEnders.
Next week, Sam ruffles Sharon Watts (played by Letitia Dean) and Kat Slater's (Jessie Wallace) feathers as she returns to Albert Square.
She remains tight-lipped about the reasons for her return but assures an alarmed Jack Branning that she'll only be visiting briefly.
But the reasons for her return are soon revealed.
Soap extras you can’t fail to recognise
BLINK and you'll miss them, but some of soaps' longest running 'characters' are in fact background artists.
This week we revealed a Coronation Street extra who worked on the set twice a week for 36 years was sacked for using his phone to take a photo with Andi Peters.
Here are some other extras you may recognise:
- Shrimpy – EastEnders
- Tracey – EastEnders
- Dirk – Corrie
- Nurse – Hollyoaks
- Marie – EastEnders
- Hospital porter – Casualty
- Winston – EastEnders
Click here to see more.
- Milica Cosic
Inside Emmerdale Belle Dingle star’s private life
Eden Taylor Draper – who has played Belle since joining the show in 2005 aged just 8 – lives a vastly different life to her character.
Despite often being at the centre of the drama, away from the cameras, Eden tries to keep her life much more quiet and calm.
But it hasn't always been easy for the star – who has been helping her sister get through her devastating cancer diagnosis.
Luckily she has support of her own, as Eden is often seen kicking back and relaxing with her long-term boyfriend Ed Lewis.
The star has been in a relationship with her beau since 2016, and regularly treats fans to snaps of the pair together.
The pair celebrated their fifth anniversary in January, and have enjoyed plenty of time away travelling together.
Eden and Ed have jetted off to a number of locations including Portugal, Sri Lanka, New York and Copenhagen.
- Milica Cosic
Soap awards bosses axe male and female categories
WOKE soap awards bosses have axed male and female categories, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.
Instead of Best Actor and Actress, stars from dramas including EastEnders and Coronation Street will be battling it out for the newly created Best Leading Performer.
The move follows The Brits which scrapped gender classifications this year, with Adele beating Ed Sheeran to Artist of the Year.
The British Soap Awards, hosted by Phillip Schofield, returns this June after a two-year hiatus.
ITV announced news of the gender neutral “refresh” last week.
But a soap source said: “There are genuine fears that it’s going to be even harder for soap actresses to get recognised.
“There are a number of actresses who feel they are going to miss out because of the woke changes.
“It’s going to be interesting to see how it all works out and who makes it on to the short-list.”
- Milica Cosic
Stay up-to-date on Hollyoaks gossip
If you want your daily fix of news and gossip, or want to read a spoiler before you watch your favourite show, here’s how:
- For the latest Hollyoaks news, click here
- And, for your fix of Hollyoaks spoilers, click here
Good morning, Milica Cosic logging on. I'll be on the blog until 2pm today where I'll be bringing you the latest news and updates.
Maisie Smith shows off amazing singing voice
MAISIE Smith has shown off her insane singing voice while on a road trip with her lookalike sister.
The 20-year-old, best known for playing Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders, can be heard testing her range of vocals on social media earlier today.
Scarlett Smith, almost identical to her sister Maisie, took to her Instagram Stories to upload the satisfying vocals to her 16.4k followers.
Captioning the video: “Road trip,” Maisie proved that, once again, she’s a complete all-rounder after beautifully singing behind the backing of a piano.
It’s not the first time that Maisie has wowed fans with her sensational singing voice.
The red-headed bombshell, who finished runner-up in the eighteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, belted out a stunning rendition of Alicia Key‘s hit Fallin’ in 2020.
Click here to see the video.
EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell makes shock decision
Coming up in EastEnders, the tough man makes a shocking decision about DCI Keeble's offer.
Once his involvement in Vincent Hubbard's death was revealed, Phil – played by soap legend Steve McFadden – progressively realised he would have no other choice but to face the music.
Phil thus refused an offer made by DCI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman) who suggested he could become an informant for the police if he chose to roam free.
As residents looking up to him have begun to spiral in Albert Square, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is relieved next week when Phil's solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) confirms he'll be meeting with Keeble to make a deal.
While at the prison, Phil does meet with Keeble – but will he really become an informant?
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie spoilers: Sally Metcalfe takes drastic action
Next week in Coronation Street, it seems her plan finally works and she's able to spend some time alone with her husband Tim.
Coming up, the Underworld machinist is tired of walking on eggshells and decides to make her opinions known once and for all – even if it may trigger another argument within her family.
After another stay at her sister Gina's in Newcastle, Sally returns to Weatherfield to find Elaine and Tim ensconced in front of the TV.
A peeved Sally realises that Elaine is firmly settled in Coronation Street and has no plans to leave anytime soon.
Aware this means she needs to act quickly, she asserts that it's time Elaine moved out so they can spend some time in the bedroom – but Tim is anxious and tries to hide it.
Sally finally takes matters into her own hands and suggests directly to Elaine it is time she left them.
Her mother-in-law agrees and the pair see her off.
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Meena Jutla horrified as she’s sentenced
Next week in Emmerdale, the criminal is finally sentenced for her long list of crimes.
While some may believe she will manipulate her way out of prison, plan another narrow escape or even die behind bars, her fate is finally sealed in upcoming scenes of the ITV soap.
Meena's sentencing is approaching and despite deliberately staying away from court, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) cannot distract himself.
The village GP is too eager to watch the sinister nurse go down for murdering his daughter Leanna, among other villagers.
But the smug serial killer is in for a nasty shock as she is sentenced for her crimes once and for all.
Meena's smile is wiped off her face as she realises her manipulative tactics weren't of any use after all – but how long will she stay behind bars?
As Emmerdale viewers may know, Meena decided to take the stand in previous scenes of the soap as she attempted to convince the jury she was the victim after all.
Unfortunately for her, both Liam and Manpreet took the stand, recalling what she put them through and how she confessed her crimes, taunting them in the process.
Meena's sentencing could mark the end of a long storyline which began months after her first appearance in the Dales.
- Milica Cosic
Danniella Westbrook’s heartbroken as beloved bulldog dies
DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed her heartbreak after her beloved bulldog Bruno died after she left him with a friend.
Earlier this week Danniella, 48, shared the sad news that her pooch had passed away.
In an exclusive chat with The Sun the former EastEnders star revealed she'd been at a work event when it happened.
Danniella said: "My friend was looking after him while I was at an event.
"She had only been in bed an hour when I came home and he was laid in the hallway.
"I was calling him and he wasn't moving. He'd died. He was 13, but it's still horrible. It's awful.
"But he'd fallen asleep so he wasn't in pain or anything. He wasn't ill."
Announcing the news, Danniella shared a beautiful post with sweet Bruno looking over one shoulder, and wrote over the top: "Rest in peace Bruno.
"You was such a good boy, full of love right until the end. Will miss you so so much."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders cast: New, leaving and returning
With no shortage of drama lined up for the rest of 2022, here’s what you need to know about all the comings and goings in EastEnders.
- Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) – returning
- Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) – returned
- Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) – returned
- Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) – leaving
- Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) – left
- Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) – returning
- Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) – returning?
- Gwen Taylor (Violet Highway) – returned
- Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) – left
- Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) – left
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