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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale actress reveals exactly how much soap stars are paid – and it's not as much as you think
A LONG running soap actress has lifted the lid on the reality of what some of the country's biggest TV stars earn. Kelli Hollis, who starred as Ali Spencer on Emmerdale was asked by a fan how salaries worked on TV soaps and if they were based on episode appearances. 3 The actress, who quit the UK and now runs a weed shop in Thailand, broke down the typical soap contracts and potential earnings for stars. "[On] Emmerdale I explained that you get an episode fee and you're guaranteed so many episodes a year... so if we're saying roughly £500 and up [per episode], and you were contracted to do 90 [episodes, that's 45k, it's obviously a good wage," Kelli began. "But it's not like the 'rich, rich' you'd think famous actors would be earning." Kelli added: "Now, that's that sort of middle of the road [salary]. I'm not going to lie when I was at Emmerdale to my knowledge, one of the highest paid actors was on a thousand pound episodes." She explained that you "never know for sure," what your co-stars earned because everybody was paid differently. Kelli also spoke about extra earnings actors made from soaps, but also all the hidden fees they pay that viewers might not know about. "So, yeah, it would only be 45, but then you get a buyout, which is pretty much the same as your wage, so I'll top that up to 90. Then, you've got the agent's commission, which is usually 12 and a half percent," she said. "And because you're self-employed, you have to put 40 [per cent] away for tax." Kelli added: "Obviously, there's a lot of tax rebates and things you can claim for as an act of things you probably won't normally be able to claim as a self-employed person, but there is a cap on a lot of those things." She told the fan that "people are under the assumption that actors get paid a s**t ton of money," but that wasn't always the case. I was an Emmerdale star but now I sell weed for a living - I've quit the soap and the UK and I'm never coming home Kelli, who also starred on the TV drama, Shameless, also explained that veteran soap actors such as, Coronation Street star, William Roache were on older ITV contracts that can't be broken and likely on higher salaries. "It's very, very different now, and to be honest, to my knowledge, you're not even guaranteed the 90 episode a year now," she said. "When I was leaving Emmerdale, it was almost like they were putting people on pay-as-you-go contracts or three months contracts which isn't going to work for many actors." The Sun has previously revealed that some soap actors were raking in the big salaries, and along with their six-figure acting earnings, some viewer favourites from Coronation Street and EastEnders to Emmerdale are worth millions thanks to lucrative deals and side hustles. But some of the biggest stars could be facing the axe in a huge cost-cutting drive as audiences dwindle. An insider said: 'There is about to be a bloodbath across Corrie, Emmerdale and EastEnders — and it won't be pretty. "All the big three have all been told they need to cut their wage bills by up to 25 per cent. Now there is panic in the green rooms about who could be facing the chop.' 3
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
B&B's Rebecca Budig and DAYS' Greg Rikaart Join Forces for New Show
General Hospital veterans Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson have blazed the trail for soap actors to do performances outside their shows, as well as podcasts. Their show, That's Awesome, has been going strong since 2018. Now comes word that two soap actors from Days of Our Lives and The Bold and the Beautiful are collaborating to create a fun new podcast that fans will surely love. Budig and Rikaart took to Instagram to jointly announce, 'Love soap operas? 🫧 Go behind-the-scenes with the drama, the stories, the real stars! The #Soapy podcast is coming to you starting July 8th!' A video accompanied the post and Rikaart began, 'Hello everybody, I'm Greg Rikaart, Daytime's favorite chaotic interloper, whether it's Leo Stark on Days of Our Lives or reformed bad boy Kevin Fisher on The Young and the Restless.' Budig jumped in with, 'And I'm Rebecca Budig. Whether you know me as Taylor on The Bold and the Beautiful, Greenlee from All My Children, Hayden from General Hospital, or Michelle from Guiding Light, we are so excited for you to join us on our podcast, Soapy.' The two explained that they're good friends and felt they should interview people they know and don't know, to, 'celebrate our genre coming from a place of love and reverence and respect for the incredibly challenging and hard and fun work that we get to do on daytime soaps.' (Learn how Rikaart's Leo is DAYS' secret weapon.) READ THIS: Find out what to watch on B&B. They explained that they'll be interviewing 'writers, producers, and other tastemakers who make all of these shows happen.' A glimpse at some of their upcoming guests included Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R), Deidre Hall (Marlena, DAYS), and Beyond the Gates' executive producer, Sheila Ducksworth. Rikaart and Budig will also delve into nighttime soaps as one of their guests shown was Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry. Several soap stars from various shows expressed their enthusiasm with the new endeavor, including Julie Dove (Connie, DAYS), who responded, 'This is so exciting! Can't wait to watch and listen.' Weekly audio and video episodes of Soapy will appear starting on July 8 on all the podcasting apps. (Find out how Budige prepared to take over the role of B&B's Taylor.)
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British Soap Awards 2025: Jacqueline Jossa wows in a strapless black gown as she joins chic Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins in leading the red carpet glamour
The great and the good of soap world descended upon London's Hackney Empire on Saturday night as the British Soap Awards 2025 kicked off in style. Leading the red carpet glamour was Jacqueline Jossa, who sizzled in a strapless black gown as she posed up a storm for the camera. The actress was joined by the likes of Walford co-stars Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins, who both dressed to impress during the night celebrating all things soap. Emmerdale and EastEnders will battle it out for the top categories at the ceremony, with each show receiving 13 nominations. The two shows have eclipsed rivals Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, who have secured 11 nominations each. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The glitzy event will once again be hosted by Jane McDonald as it returns following a surprise hiatus last year. As always, the numerous accolades will be presented by an array of well-known faces from across the TV and showbiz world, with the TV event broadcasting a few days later in a primetime slot.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Corrie and Emmerdale stars who have appeared in BOTH shows before epic crossover episode – how many do you remember?
CORONATION Street and Emmerdale are set to join forces for the very first time next year in an epic crossover episode. The unmissable stunt will see both soaps side-by-side for the first time, with consequences for the residents of both the Dales and Weatherfield. 14 But it's not the first time stars of the shows have appeared in both soaps - many have crossed over several times. Here's a list of soap stars that have made their presence known in both Corrie and Emmerdale: Claire King Claire King played the role of Kim Tate in Emmerdale from 1989 until 1999. She then took on the role of Erica Holroyd in Corrie from 2014 until 2017. In September 2018, Claire reprised her role as Kim Tate in Emmerdale after nearly 20 years away, for a special week of episodes in October 2018. She then returned permanently in 2019. She is known as one of the show's most iconic characters. Daniel Brocklebank 14 14 Daniel played the role of Ivan Jones in Emmerdale from 2005 to 2006, appearing in 107 episodes in total. Ivan was originally introduced as a minor role in a storyline about the character of Jarvis Skelton and was only meant to appear in three episodes. But he was kept on and was seen embarking on a relationship with Paul Lambert, the brother of Nicola King. More recently, Daniel took on the role of Billy Mayhew in Corrie in 2014 and has remained a regular on the soap ever since. He takes on the role as vicar at Emily Bishop's parish and dates barman Sean Tully on the soap. Chris Bisson 14 14 Chis is most known for his roles as Vikram Desai in Corrie from 1999 to 2002 and Jai Sharma in Emmerdale, which he joined in 2009. In Corrie, he portrayed Vikram, the cousin of Dev Alahan, but after a four-year stint, he decided to leave the show to relocate to Mumbai. In Emmerdale, Chris plays businessman Jai, who has taken on various storylines, including a bitter split from his wife Laurel. Rebecca Sarker 14 Rebecca played the role of Nita Desai in Corrie from 1999 to 2000. As her first acting role, she starred alongside now co-star Chris Bisson, who played her on-screen brother Vikram Desai. In her role, she was seen managing the Corner Shop and having a fling with Steve. She has since played Manpreet Sharma in Emmerdale from July 2018. Taking on the role as the village doctor, she has been at the centre of many major storylines, including being the sister of serial killer Meena Jutla. Zoe Henry 14 14 Zoe is most known for playing the role of Rhona Goskirk in Emmerdale but many forget that she also appeared on Corrie as Casey Carswell between March and September 2007. Zoe first showed up on the cobbles in 1998 as Log Thwaite, Spider Nugent's vegan girlfriend. Despite just appearing in six episodes, Zoe's character made quite the impression, especially when Toyah Battersby tricked her into eating a bacon sandwich. This ultimately led to Spider breaking up with her. In 2007 she returned as Casey Carswell, who became friends with Claire Peacock before having an affair with Claire's husband, Ashley. Meanwhile on Emmerdale, Zoe's character is currently involved in a dramatic storyline. Rhona's stepdaughter April Windsor suddenly went missing on Christmas Day. After her family was left fearing that she was dead for weeks, police discovered CCTV footage of her in Leeds. It is still unclear what happened to the girl, and viewers are worried her mysterious disappearance may be the result of a kidnapping. Sally Ann Matthews 14 14 Sally Ann is known for playing Jenny Bradley, daughter of the villainous Alan Bradley, in Corrie, from 1986 to 1991. She then joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2005 as farmers wife Sandra Briggs, but left less than a year later. In 2015, she returned to Corrie as Jenny. Ryan Prescott 14 14 Ryan is known for playing Ryan Connor in Corrie and Flynn Buchanan in Emmerdale. Ryan joined Corrie in 2018 and is part of a major storyline amid the acid attack on the soap and is stuck in a love triangle alongside Daisy Midgeley. Before this he had his first big soap role in Emmerdale in 2011, Ryan played Flynn Buchanan, a love interest for Aaron Dingle. The soap first, which will be broadcast in January 2026, teases that characters from both shows will depart and exciting new faces will join as the cast from each of the long-running ITV programmes come face-to-face for the first time. The hour-long episode is to mark the start of the new 'soap power hour' - a schedule change taking hold from early next year. Emmerdale and Corrie will each broadcast a 30-minute episode every-day back-to-back as part of the new programming changes with the huge stunt set to kickstart it all. ITV tease that the one-off mash-up will have "everlasting consequences for everyone involved" and will rock Weatherfield and the Dales forever. Both shows producers, scriptwriters and production teams have worked together to create the record-breaking episode with the impact then being felt as both programmes return to their own hubs for months to come. Bosses from both shows also say that whilst the soaps will only be seen on-screen together for the one episode, the communities will be forever linked as a result of the as-yet undisclosed stunt. There will also be an interactive twist for fans to determine one part of the episode. A vote will be opened allowing soap fans to choose which Emmerdale and Coronation Street character will share a carefully-written scene together as part of the episode. The schedule change sees both soaps lose one episode a week amid dwindling ratings. Both programmes currently enjoy six outings a week but this will be down to just five following the epic stunt episode. Emmerdale will air at 8pm followed by new episodes of Corrie at 8:30pm. The programmes will continue to upload their episodes to ITVX at 7am each morning. 14
