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Queen Camilla has described the emotional difficulty of keeping King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis private while carrying out royal engagements, particularly when meeting people affected by cancer. In a video released for Maggie’s 30th anniversary, she said she was “longing to let it out” and had nearly disclosed the news before it was publicly announced in February 2024. The film was recorded at Clarence House and offers a rare account of Camilla’s experience supporting the King while continuing her public duties.

Danielle McCormack, who played Mel Barker in ITV’s My Parents Are Aliens, has reflected on her transformation and her decision to leave the programme after its sixth series. At 21, she chose to pursue songwriting and a music career rather than return for series seven, despite loving the character, cast and show. McCormack says she remains proud that Mel’s storylines helped viewers through difficult periods and does not regret prioritising new opportunities, although she still feels sadness about leaving.

Five Hollyoaks cast couples are highlighted: Anya Lawrence and Lewis Walton, Ruby O'Donnell and Nathaniel Dass, Niamh Blackshaw and Angus Castle-Doughty, Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed, and Chloe Atkinson and Brook Debio. Their relationships range from couples who did not initially work together to actors who play siblings on screen. Blackshaw and Castle-Doughty are engaged, while Mulkerrin and Douglas-Speed are also engaged and raising two sons.

Katie Price reveals a new breast augmentation during a clip from the upcoming third series of her daughter Princess Andre’s ITV reality show, prompting surprised reactions from Princess and Junior Andre. The siblings also recently debuted matching tattoos inspired by Peter Andre’s song Unconditional, expressing feelings of past neglect and emphasising family unity. The new series of The Princess Diaries airs July 28, with earlier seasons available on ITVX.

ITV has removed Coronation Street and Emmerdale from its Tuesday schedule due to the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France, rescheduling the soaps to Wednesday evening. The BBC will air England’s match against Argentina on the same night. The shake-up comes as long-time Emmerdale actor Jack Downham, who has played Noah Dingle for 17 years, is reportedly set to leave the show after filming his final scenes. A past interview highlights his experiences growing up on the series and his close working relationship with co-star Emma Atkins.

Jack Downham, who has played Noah Dingle on Emmerdale for 17 years, is reportedly set to leave the show after filming his final scenes. The departure follows other recent cast exits amid cost‑saving measures, though ITV maintains its policy of not commenting on contracts. Downham’s long tenure included more than 800 episodes, and he previously spoke about growing up on the show and learning from fellow cast members. Several other actors, including Bradley Johnson, Nick Miles and Olivia Bromley, have also left the soap in recent months.

Katie Price reflects on revelations from her children Princess and Junior, who admitted feeling lonely and unloved during her period of drug use and mental health struggles. In interviews linked to her Sky documentary Nothing To Hide, she recounts being unaware of the extent of their suffering and describes how they insisted on speaking honestly about their experiences. She discusses the impact of her breakdown, the strain it placed on her family, and her efforts to recover and rebuild her relationship with her children while acknowledging the challenges they faced.

A surprise Love Island recoupling resulted in Charleen and Mara being sent home, sparking strong reactions from viewers who felt they had been treated unfairly. The twist followed ongoing tensions from movie night and Kavan’s decision to end things with Charleen and return to Jasmine. The recoupling and its fallout left contestants shocked and fans vocal on social media.

Katie Price revealed that a new documentary will explore the controversy surrounding her relationship with husband Lee Andrews, who recently served time in Dubai and has faced criticism from former partners. She described their marriage as her healthiest relationship and discussed the emotional challenges of filming her Sky series Nothing to Hide, which revisits past romances with Dane Bowers, Gareth Gates and others. Filming often overwhelmed her as she confronted past trauma, but she said the raw approach makes the programme stronger. Nothing to Hide launches on Sky on July 8.

Fans speculate whether Honey Mitchell will survive after Bea Pollard knocks her unconscious during a confrontation, with theories ranging from her quick recovery to Bea using the incident to further frame Billy Mitchell. Viewers also question the police’s failure to detect that supposed blood evidence is actually gravy, raising doubts about how the investigation will unfold as Bea’s actions continue to complicate the storyline in EastEnders.