Charlotte Tutton

Former Love Island contestants have predicted that either Tommy Stagg and Yasmin Hadlow or Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak could win the 2026 series, raising the possibility of a first-ever tie. The final has been reduced from the usual four couples to three after Mica Harris and Samraj Toor were voted out and then given the power to choose another couple to leave. The twist prompted widespread criticism from viewers on X, who accused producers of mishandling the final week.

Viewers were confused when Harry Redknapp and Jimmy Bullard failed to appear in the launch episode of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa despite being confirmed for the cast. A TV guide suggests that two unnamed contestants will enter during Monday's episode, and the article reports that the pair are the only confirmed stars still absent. Ant McPartlin indicated that two late entries would be previewed at the end of the week. The pre-recorded series airs on ITV1 and ITVX, with a live finale scheduled to take place in London later in the month.

Isabel Hodgins is temporarily leaving Emmerdale on maternity leave after portraying Victoria Sugden since 2006. Victoria's final scenes air on 12 February 2026, but both the character and actress are expected to return, with no return date announced. In the storyline, Victoria accidentally killed her abusive brother John while defending herself, then helped conceal the death with Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle. Joe Tate exposed the cover-up and blackmailed the Sugdens, while pressure over John's death and a false accusation against Moira Dingle pushed Victoria to leave.

EastEnders has confirmed that Mark Fowler Jr, the mystery man glimpsed in its New Year’s Day flashforward, will return to Walford after a decade away. The role has been recast with Stephen Aaron-Sipple, replacing Ned Porteous, and Mark will reunite with his sister Vicki Fowler while becoming connected to the Mitchell and Branning families. His reasons for returning and the circumstances of his future storyline remain undisclosed.

Emmerdale will resolve the mystery of Ray Walters’ murder in a series of flashback episodes airing the following week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday focus respectively on Laurel Thomas, Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle, exploring their motives and alibis before Thursday’s episode shows Ray’s death and identifies the killer. Paddy Dingle, Arthur, Nicola King and Ross Barton are also suggested as possible suspects, while April’s disappearance and her connection to Ross add further uncertainty.

Coronation Street's 2026 storylines will include a flashforward whodunnit involving a discovered body and five potential victims, with the killer and victim revealed over time. Lisa Swain and Carla Connor are expected to reconcile and potentially marry after Becky Swain's manipulation is exposed. Other plots will reveal Maggie Driscoll's secret, place Debbie Webster at risk of prison amid her dementia, and examine Bernie's grief after multiple family deaths. The grooming storyline involving Megan and Will Driscoll is set to escalate, drawing in Sam, Eva, Leanne, Toyah and Tim, while Jodie's troubled history with her sister Shona and her connection to Emmerdale's Graham Foster will fuel further drama.

Emmerdale flashbacks reveal that Victoria Sugden accidentally killed her brother John during a struggle in the woods after confronting him over the shooting of Robert. She used a syringe found in John’s pocket, then tried to conceal the evidence and confessed to Robert and Aaron, who agreed to help her. Joe Tate secretly filmed the killing and Victoria’s actions afterward, giving him potential leverage. The storyline could lead to Victoria and possibly her son Harry leaving the soap, particularly as actress Isabel Hodgins is due to take maternity leave.

Emmerdale spoilers reveal that Liam Cavanagh fears he may have prostate cancer after experiencing difficulties controlling urination. He initially avoids a medical appointment, but Claudette Anderson and Manpreet Sharma press him to confront the issue. Liam eventually tells his fiancée Chas Dingle, who is devastated that he kept his concerns secret but supports him as he agrees to attend an appointment. The storyline unfolds alongside turmoil involving Chas's son Aaron Dingle and the revelation that John Sugden engineered a harassment campaign against Chas and Liam.

EastEnders will air simultaneously on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7:30pm on 3 September 2025, rather than being released on iPlayer earlier that morning. The BBC withheld the episode to preserve suspense around the identity of a shooting victim and the secrets surrounding Zoe Slater's return to Walford after 20 years. Viewers have speculated about several possible victims and about Zoe's links to other characters, while executive producer Ben Wadey has promised major revelations.

Viewers are speculating that Logan Radcliffe was attacked or killed in prison after revealing information about Tia Wardley during a conversation with Carla Connor. Logan’s departure from Coronation Street actor Harry Lowbridge’s final scenes intensified the theories. Fans have proposed Harvey Gaskell, DI Costello, Floyd, Lisa Swain, Kit, Becky Swain or Tia Wardley as possible figures behind the attack, which may be linked to the unresolved circumstances of Becky’s death.

Emmerdale spoilers suggest John Sugden is changing tactics in his campaign against his suspicious brother Robert, possibly by encouraging Aaron and others to treat Robert kindly as part of a wider manipulation. Robert believes John murdered Nate Robinson and framed Owen, while John has been monitoring Robert and has discovered his involvement in stealing and selling Lewis Barton’s cannabis. Separately, Steph Miligan is expected to leave the village temporarily while actress Georgia Jay takes maternity leave, with Ross’s past affair with Manpreet Sharma potentially triggering the departure.

Lou Michaelis is revealed to have orchestrated events against Gary Windass rather than Maria Connor. After helping trigger Maria’s arrest and gaining Gary’s trust, Lou secretly takes his phone, texts herself, attempts to kiss him and then threatens to expose the encounter unless he complies with her demands. The contents of the message remain unknown, but Lou’s links to her criminal son Mick suggest that Gary may be facing a wider plot, potentially jeopardising his relationship with Maria.

Daniel Brocklebank is set to leave Coronation Street after 11 years, with his character, vicar Billy Mayhew, departing Weatherfield in a major storyline planned for 2026. Brocklebank said he was sad to leave but excited about the future. Producer Kate Brooks praised his contribution, particularly the storyline involving Billy’s late husband Paul Foreman and motor neurone disease, and said the actor would be missed.

Coronation Street actor Colson Smith has discussed the death of his character, police officer Craig Tinker, who was fatally assaulted by Mick Michaelis after suffering severe brain injuries. Smith said he expected the character to be killed off and believed dying in the line of duty was the ideal conclusion to Craig's story. Reflecting on his departure after more than a decade on the ITV soap, Smith described the show as central to his life and said he would always be grateful for the experience.

Craig Tinker is set to leave Coronation Street after Colson Smith's 14-year run, with upcoming episodes showing the police officer severely injured after a vicious attack. First-look images depict Craig unconscious and covered in blood as Maria Connor, Sarah Platt and paramedic Asha Alahan rush to help him. The storyline is connected to the escalating conflict between Kit Green and Mick Michaelis, and teasers suggest Craig may be fighting for his life, although ITV has not confirmed whether the character will die. The episodes are scheduled to air from 19 May 2025.

Upcoming Coronation Street episodes will feature Gary Windass confronting Mick Michaelis after Mick locks Liam Connor in a shed, leading to a violent altercation that Kit Green intervenes to stop. A flashback storyline will reveal the shared past of Kit, Mick and Lou, while Kit’s DNA may expose further family secrets. Julie Carp’s death triggers an autopsy involving Eileen’s painkillers and possible murder suspicions. Debbie Webster struggles to conceal her dementia diagnosis after an accident, Jenny Connor leaves The Rovers, Glenda Shuttleworth becomes its manager, and tensions escalate between Lauren Bolton, Bobby Crawford and Betsy Swain.

Emmerdale spoilers indicate that Gail Loman, played by Rachael Gill-Davis, is likely to leave the soap after six years. Gail is expected to end her relationship with Ryan Stocks after admitting she no longer loves him, potentially prompting her departure from the village. Although ITV has not announced an official exit date, reports say Gill-Davis’s departure was amicable, with the door left open for a possible return.

Julie Carp, played by Katy Cavanagh, will die from terminal cancer in upcoming Coronation Street episodes after recording farewell videos for her loved ones. Her sister Eileen finds her unresponsive at a lake during an emotionally charged day out, while tensions with George intensify after he discovers Julie's final message urging Eileen to end their relationship. Fans have criticized the soap's recent run of bleak storylines, while Cavanagh described her brief return as a meaningful opportunity to provide closure for Julie and Eileen.

Emmerdale spoilers indicate that Liam Cavanagh is found injured and unconscious after an apparent assault, with Ella initially suspected because of her recent conflict with him. Police later establish that Ella has a watertight alibi, clearing her and suggesting another perpetrator. The storyline points toward John, who is accused of previously engineering dangerous incidents so he could appear as a hero, although viewers also speculate that Liam may have staged the attack to expose John's behaviour.

Charlotte Jordan became overwhelmed and cried for around four hours during her final day filming as Daisy Midgeley on Coronation Street, leaving her jokingly “medically dehydrated.” After nearly five years on the ITV soap, Jordan is leaving with Daisy fleeing Weatherfield following emotional trauma and a trail of destruction. Jordan praised the cast and crew and credited producer Kate Brooks with supporting her departure. She hinted that Daisy's exit may not be permanent, but said the character's relationship with Daniel Osbourne will end as a painful “what if” love story, while upcoming episodes will feature betrayal involving Daisy's mother Christina and Jenny.

EastEnders aired an emotional farewell episode in which Sonia Fowler, Bianca Jackson, and Bianca’s daughters Bex and Julia left Walford together. Sonia, played by Natalie Cassidy, departed after three decades on the BBC soap, while Patsy Palmer’s Bianca also made her final appearance. The characters escaped on Terry Cant’s boat after taking revenge on him, prompting fans to describe the episode as a tear-jerker and say they were crying. Cassidy said she chose to leave the programme to pursue new opportunities.

Coronation Street spoilers reveal that newcomer Wes is Zoe's brother, although Dee-Dee Bailey does not know about their family connection. Wes meets Dee-Dee after her traumatic childbirth experience, in which delays and an emergency delivery led to a haemorrhage and hysterectomy, and urges her to reconsider filing a complaint against Zoe. Dee-Dee remains determined to seek accountability, while fans are calling for Wes to become a permanent character.

Patsy Palmer reportedly told Trisha Goddard that she wanted to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house because she missed her children, even offering to leave in Trisha’s place if Trisha was evicted. Trisha explained after her public-vote eviction that she told Palmer such an arrangement was impossible. Trisha’s prolonged farewell and reflections on her cancer journey also featured in her post-eviction interview with AJ Odudu and Will Best.

Celebrity Big Brother viewers speculated about a mysterious message JoJo Siwa appeared to draw on Chris Hughes’ hand, suggesting possibilities including “I love you,” “HOT,” or a warning that Ella Rae Wise liked him. The scene intensified discussion of the close friendship between JoJo and Chris, while fans interpreted Ella’s criticism of JoJo and nomination of Chris as possible jealousy. No interpretation was confirmed.

Emmerdale viewers are speculating about the identity of a comatose man whom John Sugden visits in hospital. The leading theories are that the patient is Aidan Moore, whom John previously said died in the army, or that he is the real John Sugden and the current John is actually Aidan. John's troubling behavior, including sleep-talking, workplace mistakes, distress over his wedding and an aggressive outburst, has intensified suspicions that he is concealing a serious secret and may be connected to Nate Robinson's death.