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The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star reveals he's having first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance
HOLLYOAKS star Ben Ryan Davies has revealed he's having his first baby with his girlfriend. The happy couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance, after only getting together last year. 4 Ben Ryan-Davies has revealed he is having a baby with his girlfriend Credit: instagram/@benryandavies 4 Nick is best known for starring in Hollyoaks Credit: LIME PICTURES 4 The happy couple went Instagram official last year Credit: instagram/@benryandavies Ben, who hasn't revealed the name of his mystery girlfriend, told fans how the pair are set to become parents. Taking to Instagram, the couple shared a picture of them holding a baby sonogram photo. They wrote over the top of the sweet snap: "Big news ! Incoming October 2024!" Their followers rushed to congratulate them, with fellow soap star Danny Miller writing: "Congrats again my brother!" Read more on Hollyoaks BECOMIN A COUPLE Ben and his girlfriend only revealed their romance in April. Going Instagram official with their relationship, the actor shared a slew of sweet snaps. He wrote next to them: "What an amazing 6 months. "I'm so excited for our future together. You've changed my life and I'm so happy." Most read in Soaps As this post was shared in April, it means the couple got together around October/November last year. BECOMING A HOLLYOAKS STAR In 2016, Ben joined Hollyoaks as evil Nick Savage, who was involved in a very shocking storyline. Freddie Roscoe discovers Nick Savage raped Ellie Nightingale on Hollyoaks His character raped Ellie Nightingale, after This wasn't his only sexual assault, as Nick's crimes eventually caught up with him and he was sent to prison , which saw actor Ben leave Hollyoaks in 2017. Ben was praised for his portrayal of evil Nick, and was even nominated for a British Soap Award for that role. LIFE AFTER HOLLYOAKS Since he left Hollyoaks, Ben has continued to act and has appeared in Casualty and Father Brown. Away from TV, and the actor is also known for his work on the stage. Speaking about why he loves the theatre so much, Bentold "You only really know if it's working or not when that audience is in there and you have to really play it off the audience's reaction – it's a good test as an actor." 4 Ben has continued to act after laeving Hollyoaks Credit: IMDB
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollyoaks star reveals he's having first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance
Scroll to find out when the couple's love story started BABY JOY Hollyoaks star reveals he's having first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYOAKS star Ben Ryan Davies has revealed he's having his first baby with his girlfriend. The happy couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance, after only getting together last year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ben Ryan-Davies has revealed he is having a baby with his girlfriend Credit: instagram/@benryandavies 4 Nick is best known for starring in Hollyoaks Credit: LIME PICTURES 4 The happy couple went Instagram official last year Credit: instagram/@benryandavies Ben, who hasn't revealed the name of his mystery girlfriend, told fans how the pair are set to become parents. Taking to Instagram, the couple shared a picture of them holding a baby sonogram photo. They wrote over the top of the sweet snap: "Big news! Incoming October 2024!" Their followers rushed to congratulate them, with fellow soap star Danny Miller writing: "Congrats again my brother!" BECOMIN A COUPLE Ben and his girlfriend only revealed their romance in April. Going Instagram official with their relationship, the actor shared a slew of sweet snaps. He wrote next to them: "What an amazing 6 months. "I'm so excited for our future together. You've changed my life and I'm so happy." As this post was shared in April, it means the couple got together around October/November last year. BECOMING A HOLLYOAKS STAR In 2016, Ben joined Hollyoaks as evil Nick Savage, who was involved in a very shocking storyline. Freddie Roscoe discovers Nick Savage raped Ellie Nightingale on Hollyoaks His character raped Ellie Nightingale, after he slept with her when she was too drunk to give her consent. This wasn't his only sexual assault, as he raped his girlfriend Holly Cunningham, even though she stood by him after he was attacked Ellie. Nick's crimes eventually caught up with him and he was sent to prison, which saw actor Ben leave Hollyoaks in 2017. Ben was praised for his portrayal of evil Nick, and was even nominated for a British Soap Award for that role. LIFE AFTER HOLLYOAKS Since he left Hollyoaks, Ben has continued to act and has appeared in Casualty and Father Brown. Away from TV, and the actor is also known for his work on the stage. Speaking about why he loves the theatre so much, Bentold Manchester's Finest: "With theatre you get that instant gratification and you have to play to the audience that's sitting in front you. "You only really know if it's working or not when that audience is in there and you have to really play it off the audience's reaction – it's a good test as an actor."
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV Karen Pirie fans only just realising where they've seen River Wilde actress before
ITV's Karen Pirie has been a huge hit with viewers, but many are only just realising where they've seen one of the main characters before Fans of the gripping ITV drama Karen Pirie are quickly realising where they've previously seen the actress who plays River Wilde. The brand new series of the hit show kicked off at the weekend, three years after it debuted on screens. Based on the Inspector Karen Pirie series of novels by Val McDermid, the programme follows officer Karen Pirie played by Lauren Lyle. In the new series, Karen has found herself promoted to detective inspector - and it doesn't take her long to get involved in some drama Soon enough, Karen is assigned to crack another cold case to do with an infamous unsolved case from over 30 years ago, that saw the kidnapping of heiress Catriona Grant (Julia Brown) and her young son. However, a man's body has now been found with indisputable links to the original kidnapping. As a result, Karen makes it her mission to find out the truth - with her and her team taking on the biggest challenge of their careers to date. Several cast members from series one have returned for the new show, including actress Emer Kenny, who plays River Wilde, Karen's best pal and a professor of forensic anthropology and archaeology. As well as Karen Pirie, which she has also written, Emer has appeared in the likes of Pramface and Father Brown. However, it's her role in EastEnders back in 2010 that has got plenty of fans talking. 'Emer Kenny who played Zsa Zsa Carter is in the new ITV show Karen Pirie,' said one person on an EastEnders Facebook fan page. Other people shared their shock: 'I thought it was her!' Another agreed: 'Same here I recognised her from somewhere.' Emer made her debut on EastEnders in 2010 as Zsa Zsa Carter, the daughter of Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White). She departed the show that same year after dumping her cheating boyfriend Leon and leaving for France. Meanwhile talking about the new series of Karen Pirie, Emer recently admitted she felt pressure coming up with the second series. 'I was daunted because it was my first time lead writing a show and it was Lauren's first time as the lead, so there was this kind of mad, magic excitement that we had and we both really gave it everything we had, and I put a lot of my personal feelings about how it felt to be doing that for the first time in the story,' she told Yahoo UK recently.
Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Coronation Street legend 'running away from Keir Starmer'
Vicky, renowned for her memorable portrayal of Janice Battersby in Coronation Street, has expressed how "enriching the job" is and declared that "if it's the last thing she does", she'll be content. Born in Lancashire, she portrayed Janice for 15 years before deciding to leave and concentrate on her theatre career. I'm not a billionaire or a trillionaire, I'm just comfy. That said when my pensions kick in I'm out of here! Anyone with half a brain would do the same. This country is drowning in its own friendliness! — Vicky Entwistle (@vicky_entwistle) July 7, 2025 Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Vicky shared an image of the theatrical production's poster alongside a screenshot showing performance dates. She penned: "Often you take a job that hurts, for the money... Rarely do you find a job that enriches you. This piece is so beautiful. If it's the last thing I do I'll be happy." The production also features Leah Bell, Paul Dunn, and Alison Stanley in the cast. The theatrical piece garnered five-star reviews during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently touring the UK. In a separate post, Vicky candidly discussed her financial circumstances, writing: "I'm not a billionaire or a trillionaire, I'm just comfy. That said, when my pensions kick in I'm out of here! Anyone with half a brain would do the same. This country is drowning in its own friendliness!" Recommended reading: Vicky suggested she might relocate from the UK. In response, one individual enquired: "Can you take Keir Starmer with you?" She responded: "He's the one I'm running away from," accompanied by laughing face emojis. Vicky also had a role in the BBC's daytime show Father Brown and made a return to television screens in 2013 for the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother. Coronation Street is available to watch on ITVX.
South Wales Argus
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Coronation Street legend 'running away from Keir Starmer'
Vicky, renowned for her memorable portrayal of Janice Battersby in Coronation Street, has expressed how "enriching the job" is and declared that "if it's the last thing she does", she'll be content. Born in Lancashire, she portrayed Janice for 15 years before deciding to leave and concentrate on her theatre career. I'm not a billionaire or a trillionaire, I'm just comfy. That said when my pensions kick in I'm out of here! Anyone with half a brain would do the same. This country is drowning in its own friendliness! — Vicky Entwistle (@vicky_entwistle) July 7, 2025 Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Vicky shared an image of the theatrical production's poster alongside a screenshot showing performance dates. She penned: "Often you take a job that hurts, for the money... Rarely do you find a job that enriches you. This piece is so beautiful. If it's the last thing I do I'll be happy." The production also features Leah Bell, Paul Dunn, and Alison Stanley in the cast. The theatrical piece garnered five-star reviews during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently touring the UK. In a separate post, Vicky candidly discussed her financial circumstances, writing: "I'm not a billionaire or a trillionaire, I'm just comfy. That said, when my pensions kick in I'm out of here! Anyone with half a brain would do the same. This country is drowning in its own friendliness!" Recommended reading: Vicky suggested she might relocate from the UK. In response, one individual enquired: "Can you take Keir Starmer with you?" She responded: "He's the one I'm running away from," accompanied by laughing face emojis. Vicky also had a role in the BBC's daytime show Father Brown and made a return to television screens in 2013 for the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother. Coronation Street is available to watch on ITVX.
