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The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Patsy Palmer leaves British Soap Awards host Jane McDonald and viewers shell-shocked with bizarre ‘vagina' speech
PATSY Palmer left British Soap Awards host Jane McDonald open-mouthed during her bizarre speech about "vaginas". The actress, who plays loudmouth Bianca Butcher on the BBC soap, was awarded Best Comedy Performance for her role. 2 Patsy Palmer stunned viewers with her X-rated acceptance speech Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 Jane McDonald was left stunned by Patsy's bizarre remark Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The iconic soap star, who dazzled in a cobalt blue suit, took to the stage to collect her award. But the TV favourite stunned fans and those in the audience with her cheeky speech. Patsy said: "Knock knock... MORE ON BRITISH SOAP AWARDS "Listen I haven't prepared a speech because I thought Jack [P. Shepherd] was going to win," the camera then cut to the David Platt actor who pulled a surprised expression. Patsy continued: "To be able to be funny and all of what we've seen tonight, is nothing short of a miracle really. "I want to thank Shona McGarty for leaving, because if she hadn't have left, I wouldn't have come back. "I wasn't expecting that and I'm so glad I did because I stayed for the 40th and that was really where we celebrated a woman's vagina. Most read in Showbiz "I think vaginas have always been funny." The star then burst out laughing, with Michelle Collins, who plays Cindy Beale, looking mortified. Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt also looked gobsmacked at his co-star's remark, while host The reference was clearly in relation to Sonia Fowler giving birth in the pub during the live 40th anniversary episode. Sonia, played by Natalie Cassidy, welcomed baby daughter Julia during the Queen Vic's explosion. The scene saw her give birth with the help of Bianca and Lauren Branning, portrayed by Despite leaving some stunned by her speech, the audience took it in good humour and were in hysterics. Patsy continued: "All jokes aside, coming back to EastEnders after quite some time has been the most amazing experience for me. "I'm beyond grateful, I'm not going to cry because it's a comedy award, but you have no idea what a gift it has been for me to come back." Following her speech, Jane returned to the stage. Lost for words, the host said: "I don't know quite what to say. How many times can you say vagina in one speech." EastEnders swept the board after collecting a total of eight gongs in its 40th anniversary year - more than double its nearest rival, Channel 4's Hollyoaks who got three awards. EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw It was certainly not the only award that they picked up with actress Lacey Turner receiving the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande - beating Corrie fan favourites Lisa Swain and Carla Connor, affectionately known as Swarla, to the Best On-Screen Partnership award. The Walford based soap also collected the Comedy Performance gongs and Villain of the Year. In a major blow to Coronation Street, only David Neilson picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award as Roy Cropper which was presented to him by by his on-screen wife British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale - Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders
Scottish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shane Richie teases another huge EastEnders comeback after it's confirmed Michelle Ryan will return as Zoe
The BBC One soap actor has opened up about huge storylines for the year ahead over the moon Shane Richie teases another huge EastEnders comeback after it's confirmed Michelle Ryan will return as Zoe SHANE Richie has hinted about another EastEnders star's comeback after it was revealed Michelle Ryan is returning as Zoe Slater. The soap legend opened up about the new executive producer Ben Wadey's plans as he takes over the role from Chris Clenshaw. 2 Kat and Alfie Moon with Alfie's brother Spencer Credit: BBC 2 The retired actor is in demand for a comeback Credit: BBC In the week that the BBC soap won a total of eight gongs for its 40th anniversary episodes, actor Shane teased "fireworks" and the potential for Spencer Moon to return. He told the Mirror: "Chris has told me some things. I said 'let me sit down'. "There's fireworks, there's Kat and Alfie. There is a story that is about to kick in, which will carry on through to after Christmas. Honestly it's a big story. "If you thought the 40th was big wait until you see this story. That's all I'm saying." Talking about the potential for his on-screen brother to rejoin the soap, Shane said: "I would like him to come back. "One of my sons keeps in touch with Christopher [Parker], but he's a lawyer now. "He flies between LA and London. I would love to think that one day they might bring back Spencer, but so much is going on at the moment. Alfie could probably do without that." Christopher played Spencer Moon between 2002 and 2005 before he quit acting for good and started working as a lawyer. The Sun revealed actress Michelle, 41, is back on Albert Square later this year - two decades after quitting the soap. Michelle starred on the soap from 2000 to 2005, before moving to Hollywood after landing the lead role in a series called Bionic Woman. EastEnders' Shane Richie reveals new trauma for Alfie Moon amid prostate cancer storyline A source said: 'Bosses have repeatedly reached out to Michelle over the years, but the timing has never been quite right. 'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back. 'She feels like now is the perfect moment — and there was an exciting script on the table.' EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw Anita Dobson return as Angie Watts and Martin Fowler killed off in the arms of his love, Stacey. Actress Lacey Turner received the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell, but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande for the Best On-Screen Partnership award.
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shane Richie teases another huge EastEnders comeback after it's confirmed Michelle Ryan will return as Zoe
SHANE Richie has hinted about another EastEnders star's comeback after it was revealed Michelle Ryan is returning as Zoe Slater. The soap legend opened up about the new executive producer Ben Wadey's plans as he takes over the role from Chris Clenshaw. Advertisement 2 Kat and Alfie Moon with Alfie's brother Spencer Credit: BBC 2 The retired actor is in demand for a comeback Credit: BBC In the week that the BBC soap won a total of eight gongs for its 40th anniversary episodes, actor Shane teased "fireworks" and the potential for Spencer Moon to return. He told the "There's fireworks, there's Kat and Alfie. There is a story that is about to kick in, which will carry on through to after C "If you thought the 40th was big wait until you see this story. That's all I'm saying." Advertisement READ MORE ON EASTENDERS Talking about the potential for his on-screen brother to rejoin the soap, Shane said: "I would like him to come back. "One of my sons keeps in touch with Christopher [Parker], but he's a lawyer now. "He flies between LA and London . I would love to think that one day they might bring back Spencer, but so much is going on at the moment. Alfie could probably do without that." Christopher played Spencer Moon between 2002 and 2005 before he quit acting for good and started working as a lawyer. Advertisement Most read in Soaps The Sun revealed actress EastEnders' Shane Richie reveals new trauma for Alfie Moon amid prostate cancer storyline A source said: 'Bosses have repeatedly reached out to Michelle over the years, but the timing has never been quite right. 'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back. Advertisement 'She feels like now is the perfect moment — and there was an exciting script on the table.' EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw Actress Lacey Turner received the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Advertisement Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell, but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande for the Best On-Screen Partnership award.
Daily Mirror
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brian May issues emotional message over wife Anita Dobson after health scare
Queen rocker Brian May has shared a rare comment about his actress wife Anita Dobson following her win at the Soap Awards and his terrifying health scare last year Brian May has made a rare comment about his wife Anita Dobson following her Soap Awards win. The Queen rocker, 77, gushed over the actress as she took home the Scene of the Year gong at the annual award ceremony. EastEnders icon Anita, 76, made a dramatic comeback as her beloved character Angie Watts on the soap, and the move secured her win. Speaking before she was presented with the gong, Anita: 'It was just perfect.' Asked if she could return again, she admitted: 'I don't think so, although I should say never say never, it would have to be something extra special.' Brian made sure to congratulate Anita as he issued a public message of support to his wife. Taking to X, he gushed: "Congratulations Anita Dobson!!! "My incredibly talented lady wife --- winner of the Scene of the Year award - for returning as a ghost from another life to shake the East End one more time !! Massively proud !!! Bri." Actress Anita, who has been married to Brian for 24 years, spoke out about the musician's health earlier this year following his terrifying stroke. In September, Brian said that 'out of the blue' he suddenly lost control of his left arm, and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance where he was diagnosed with a stroke. He was later told to take it easy and made the announcement himself with a social media video. Earlier this year, Anita revealed Brian was in a "stable" condition. Anita gave a reassuring four-word answer while on Good Morning Britain. She said: "He's very well now", before adding: "I'm very happy to say, thank you both for asking, he's very well now, he's back to his old self!" The We Will Rock You legend took to Instagram to share the news with his followers last year: "I hope you're all well out there. I'm here to bring you first of all some good news. "I think the good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days and I say this because it was in some doubt because that little health hiccup that I mentioned happened about a week ago and what they called it was a minor stroke and all of a sudden - out of the blue - I didn't have any control over this arm so was a little scary." He also heaped praise on the medical team at Frimley Hospital in Camberley, Surrey, for their excellent care. Brian added: "I have to say I had the most fantastic care and attention from Frimley Hospital where I went blue lights flashing... the lot. Very exciting!" In 2020, Brian also suffered a heart attack, and fears he 'could have died' at the time, having initially thought he had simply suffered a gardening injury. He subsequently had his heart fitted with three stents, which are tiny tubes that hold open blocked arteries, that helped him recover.
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street and Emmerdale humiliated at British Soap Awards as rival soap wins EIGHT gongs
CORONATION Street were brutally snubbed at the 2025 British Soap Awards as they failed to pick up any of the previously announced awards at this year's ceremony. 5 Coronation Street lost out at the Soap Awards but star Tina O'Brien still dazzled Credit: WireImage 5 Despite Emmerdale's loss, Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley was beaming Credit: PA Wire 5 EastEnders picked up Best Soap thanks to Anita Dobson's return as Angie Credit: Shutterstock But it was bad news for Coronation Street as the programme suffered a devastating loss after managing to bag just the specially curated Outstanding Achievement Award which went to Roy Cropper star The show failed to secure wins in any of the main panel or viewer-voted categories amid ITV's ongoing cash crisis and Its ITV counterpart Emmerdale also faced a crushing blow ahead of the impending ITV schedule changes which will see BBC rival EastEnders swept the board after collecting a total of eight gongs in its 40th anniversary year - more than double its nearest rival, Channel 4's Hollyoaks who got three awards. More on Soap Awards EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw It was certainly not the only award that they picked up with actress Lacey Turner receiving the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande - beating Corrie fan favourites Lisa Swain and Carla Connor, affectionately known as Swarla, to the Best On-Screen Partnership award. Most read in News TV The Walford based soap also collected the Comedy Performance gongs and Villain of the Year. In a major blow to Coronation Street, only David Neilson picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award as Roy Cropper which was presented to him by by his on-screen wife Emmerdale shock return as Aaron's wedding to serial killer is gatecrashed by ex Hollyoaks managed to win three awards with Isabelle Smith winning as Best Newcomer with The Osbourne family taking home Best Family and the sibling sexual abuse storyline being named Best Storyline. Emmerdale managed just two awards with Amelia Flanagan beating her Corrie star brother Will to the Best Young Performer prize. Mike Plant, one of the show's camera operators, picked up the prestigious off-screen Tony Warren Award accolade for his contributions to the soap behind the scenes. British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders ITV's crushing defeats come amid a period of unrest backstage at the shows. Both Corrie and Emmerdale have lost a number of stars over the past 12 months amid cuts at the channel. In particular, Coronation Street has faced increasing criticism of its far-fetched storylines and dwindling viewer interest in many of its plots. Fans will be able to see all the reaction from the ceremony held at the Hackney Empire during the broadcast of the ceremony this Thursday evening on ITV. 5 Roy Cropper star David Neilson picked up the Outstanding Achievement Award Credit: Getty 5 Patsy Palmer was awarded Best Comedy Performance for her role as Bianca Jackson Credit: getty
