Coronation Street’s Malcolm Hebden quits ITV soap after playing Norris Cole for 26 years

Malcolm has previously spoken out on his personal health struggle and praised the Blackpool Victoria Hospital for their care.  Malcolm said: “Most of December I was in an induced coma, in the care of these brilliant, wonderful people at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).  “Fortunately I didn’t realise how bad it was; I was […]

The View in Review: The Soap It ‘Replaced,’ Its No. 1 Guest, the Original Title and Other Fun Facts

Ahead of The View‘s Season 24 premiere this Tuesday, Sept. 8, ABC’s daytime talker sent out a list of “Hot Topics” (read: fun facts). Because while it has been great sport over the years to focus on the show’s sometimes noisy goings and comings, on a much lighter note it is also interesting to recall…. […]

Days of Our Lives: Kristian Alfonso Quits NBC Soap After 37 Years

After nearly four decades, Kristian Alfonso is saying goodbye to Salem. The actress, who has portrayed Hope on Days of Our Lives since 1983, will not return to set when the NBC soap resumes production in September. “Days of Our Lives has been a vital part of both my personal and professional journey,” the actress […]

Batwoman Boss Considered ‘Soap Opera’ Recast for ‘Hot Minute,’ Instead Chose ‘Reboot’ With New Character

A Bat-mystery has been solved. Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries has shed some light on the decision to not recast the role of Kate Kane, in the wake of Ruby Rose abruptly parting ways with the CW series, but instead create “a whole new character” to slip into the cape and cowl for Season 2. As […]

‘Sexy’ Brides of Dracula Soap, From Riverdale EP, Gets Pilot Order at ABC

RELATED STORIES Here come The Brides! ABC on Wednesday announced that it has handed a pilot order to The Brides, a “sexy contemporary reimagining” of Dracula with “strong horror elements.” The potential series, from Riverdale exec producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, is described as “a vampire soap about empowered, immortal women and the things they do to […]

EastEnders spoilers: Robbie Jackson JAILED in kidnap twist as Nita Mistry returns to soap?

Robbie (played by Dean Gaffney) has been enjoying spending some quality time with his son Sami (Shiven Shankar) on EastEnders after Nita (Bindya Solanki) agreed to let the couple’s child spend some time in London. Scenes on the BBC soap this week have seen Robbie avoiding messages from Nita, with the last one sent from […]

Emmerdale spoilers: Megan Macey in shock exit as Gaynor Faye QUITS ITV soap

Gaynor Faye has portrayed Megan Macey on Emmerdale since 2012 but after seven years the actress has decided to bow out of the role of the businesswoman. Megan is about to become embroiled in a tense custody battle with ex-husband Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) after she is involved in a car accident with Eric Pollard […]

Soap Legend Jed Allan, Santa Barbara's C.C. Capwell, Dead at 84

Soap vet Jed Allan, best known for his roles on NBC’s Days of Our Lives and Santa Barbara, died on Saturday. He was 84. In a Facebook post, Allan’s son, Rick Brown, said the suds vet “died peacefully and was surrounded by his family.” In the 60s, Allan cut his teeth on the CBS soaps […]

Emmerdale spoilers: Maya Stepney set for prison as ITV soap boss hints at 'right outcome'

Maya Stepney (played by Louisa Clein) and Jacob Gallagher’s (Joe-Warren Plant) grooming plot has engaged and sickened Emmerdale viewers in equal measure. But the storyline could be nearing the end, as producer Kate Brooks has revealed some intriguing details about the future of the perverted teacher. The soap’s boss suggested the girlfriend of David Metcalfe […]

Coronation Street spoilers: 'It feels like the right time' Kym Marsh QUITS ITV soap

Kym Marsh will be departing Coronation Street this year after deciding it was the “right time” to leave the popular ITV programme. The 42-year-old actress, who plays Michelle Connor in the drama series, has been on the show for 13 years. She was originally cast for a cameo role, but went on to star in […]