Kiesha Dosanjh

EastEnders will feature several major developments in the coming week. Eve's mother Norma arrives in Walford and initially agrees to support Eve and Suki's adoption plans, but later questions Eve's abilities and prompts Eve to reconsider. Phil returns from Portugal and confronts the fallout from Nigel's hit and run, while solicitor Ritchie returns to help. Kojo finds a key that could free the injured Harry, Nicola Mitchell comes back to the Square, and George ends his relationship with her. Anthony's secretive behaviour also fuels suspicions among Kim and Patrick.

The Celebrity Traitors contestants suffered a series of setbacks as Faithful Mark Bonnar was eliminated through the Chest of Chance after David Olusoga selected the shield-containing chest, followed by Joe Wilkinson’s murder. Stephen Fry was then banished at the roundtable in an emotional departure, leaving the Faithfuls still unable to identify the Traitors. The recap reveals that Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns are the Traitors, while contestants including Nick Mohammed and Stephen Fry had differing suspicions about their identities.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have begun filming Corriedale, an hour-long crossover episode scheduled to air on ITV in early 2026. First-look images confirm Vicky Myers as Coronation Street's DS Lisa Swain and Danny Miller as Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle, with both actors appearing together during night shoots. The episode will bring characters from the two soaps into intersecting storylines, although the plot remains under wraps. Myers and Miller praised the production and expressed excitement about the collaboration.

Zoe Slater reveals that Dennis Rickman is not the father of her son, shocking Kat and the Queen Vic community. Next week's EastEnders spoilers show Kat overhearing a conversation, exposing Zoe's secret during quiz night, and giving Zoe an ultimatum after the revelation damages her family and business. Fans continue to speculate that Anthony Trueman may be the baby's father, while further drama follows Zoe's possible departure and the discovery of an old VHS tape.

Janette Manrara addressed Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's announcement that they will leave Strictly Come Dancing after the upcoming Christmas special. Daly has presented the programme since its 2004 launch, while Winkleman joined the main presenting partnership later. In a joint video, they said they were ready to pass the baton to new presenters while celebrating the show, its production team and loyal audience.

Celebrity Traitors ended with a never-before-seen twist after Faithfuls Mark Bonnar and David Olusoga tied for the most votes at the roundtable. After a second vote failed to break the deadlock, Claudia Winkleman announced that the banishment would be decided by chance. Viewers speculated that whichever contestant survives could be targeted at the next banishment, unaware that both men are Faithfuls. The episode also featured Charlotte Church’s murder, followed by her reflections on the intensity of the experience and the people she met.

Julia-Ruth and Divarni shock their Married at First Sight UK castmates and viewers by choosing to remain in the experiment despite serious relationship problems. Paul C Brunson warns that they are in the deepest hole he has seen on the show, while other participants question whether Divarni understands Julia-Ruth's doubts and attraction to Steven. Divarni later says his journey has ended after they spend time apart, but a preview shows the pair confronting each other at a dinner party, leaving their future on the programme uncertain.

EastEnders viewers suspect Zoe Slater is lying about Dennis Rickman being the father of her twins. During a private-investigator meeting attended by Kat Moon, Zoe avoids providing the babies' date of birth, details about the midwife or information about the deceased baby girl, and admits she is unsure who the father is despite telling people in Walford that it was Dennis. Fans believe the secrecy may reveal that Anthony Trueman is the twins' real father, with spoilers promising another major revelation to Kat.

Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell have withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing after Dennis suffered a significant calf-muscle tear. Dennis said he would be unable to dance for about two months and expressed disappointment at leaving after achieving his best score, 26, for their Charleston. Dianne rejected speculation that the withdrawal was linked to her pregnancy, calling the claims conspiracy theories, and said she would have liked to continue with Dennis. She praised their partnership, their final performance and his recovery prospects.

At a tense Married at First Sight UK commitment ceremony, Divarni and Julia-Ruth addressed their secret intimacy and conflicting statements about attraction. Expert Paul C Brunson warned Divarni that he had been misled and could face a terrible life unless he recognized the problems in the relationship. The episode ended before revealing whether Divarni would stay or leave, and both partners must agree to exit the experiment. Julia-Ruth later acknowledged losing herself in the process and hurting people who cared about her.

Feyisola, Nancy, Tate and Teja were nominated for the next Big Brother eviction after a week involving Sam’s apparent eviction, a secret room twist and the return of former housemates Emily and Farida. Caroline, Emily and Farida are immune, while returning housemate Sam is not. Fans criticised the arrangement as unfair, particularly because several housemates they wanted to see face eviction were protected.

During Dessert Week on The Great British Bake Off, five remaining bakers competed in Spanish-style cheesecake, gluten-free sponge and trifle challenges. Jasmine won Star Baker, while Iain Ross was eliminated after struggling with the showstopper, missing out on the semi-final. Viewers reacted with strong disappointment, praising Iain’s humour and saying he deserved to reach the final. The episode followed Lesley’s elimination the previous week.