EASTENDERS star Clair Norris turned presenter on Wednesday, as she fronted a BBC Panorama episode.
The actress broke down during her BBC documentary, titled Obesity: Who Cares if I’m Bigger?, as she discussed being bullied for her weight.
Clair revisited her old primary school in Thamesmead and viewers could see she visibly struggled during a conversation about her childhood and being called names.
Clair said: "This is probably where the name-calling would have happened I don't say it's bullying that's my own personal thing."
Her mum then recalled: "You didn't even see it as bullying.
"It wasn't until other people pointed it out, and they were like 'but they're calling her this' and you were like, 'yeah they call me chubby but that is just their nickname for me'."
As Clair began to cry, her mother comforted her viewers took to Twitter to praise the EastEnders actress for opening up about her experience.
One fan wrote: "Bravo to @clair_norris_ for tonight's honest and thought provoking documentary on obesity. It handled the subject with warmth and sensitivity and asked important questions."
A second said: "Such a fab, informative documentary, well overdue, with so much hate on social media and trolls, we all need a little more depth and consideration in our lives, well done Clair x"
And another has asked for Clair to front more documentaries, saying: "Loved that @clair_norris_! Great perspective on weight and a different angle – focussing on lived experiences and how real people are overcoming obesity. When’s the sequel?"
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- Milica Cosic
Corrie's Brooke Vincent is engaged!
CORONATION Street's Brooke Vincent has announced she is engaged to footballer beau Kean Bryan.
The 29-year-old star shared the news on Instagram after welcoming her second child with the West Brom ace last year.
Brooke, who plays Sophie Webster on Corrie, posted a video showing a drawing of handprints on paper, with the words next to the outline of her hand with a ring, "Mrs Bryan to be".
The star captioned her post: "Coming Soon… The Bryans ??"
In the summer of 2016 she confirmed that she was in a relationship with Kean, having previous dated another footballer, Josh McEachran.
- Milica Cosic
Remember Nicky di Marco from EastEnders?
SHE WAS the youngest of the di Marco clan who lived on Albert Square during the 1990s.
Nicky di Marco, played by Carly Hillman, was the best friend of Sonia Jackson, and arrived in the soap with her mother Rosa, sister Teresa, and two protective older brothers Beppe and Gianni.
She was written out of the soap in 2000, and was last seen leaving Albert Square to live in a youth hostel after she realised her family didn't believe she had been attacked.
But what does the actress Carly Hillman do now?
In the years since leaving Eastenders, then went on to appear in Harry and Cosh in 2002.
Other TV appearances and Theatre credits include All Star Talent Show, Soapstar Superchef and Celebrity Britains Best Dish.
Carly had leading roles with RJ Williamson Shakespeare Company, New Vic Workshops and Ian Dickens Productions.
The brunette beauty decided to focus on music and joined R&B girlband Urban Lady, who released the track Mutual in 2003.
More recently, Carly works as a professional singer for hire and owns a stage school based in Romford, Essex, called Act One.
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Rhona to make a tough decision
Emmerdale vet Rhona Goskirk – played by Zoe Henry – makes a decision to earn some extra cash.
Coming up, Rhona jumps in back at work in the vets, ready to balance her career with her personal life and taking care of Marlon by helping Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) with an injured dog.
However, this doesn't prevent an incident from happening.
As mentioned above, Marlon gets thrown into danger again as he chokes on a sip of water his daughter April tries to give him next week.
The mishap is set to rattle the father-daughter duo, especially the teenager who is adamant on supporting her father however she can.
April contributed to saving her father's life by calling an ambulance when she found him on the ground following his stroke.
She has been a great source of support for Rhona in spite of Marlon initially closing his hospital room off for any visitors.
Will Rhona find a way around their money issues?
- Milica Cosic
Ashley McGuire: I was groomed & abused aged 15
FORMER EastEnders star Ashley McGuire has revealed she was groomed by a female paedophile when she was just 15.
The 49-year-old actress, who played Bev Slater in the BBC soap, sensationally disclosed all during a recent podcast – and it makes for grim hearing.
"I was seduced by a much older woman when I was 15," Ashley bravely said while appearing on the Out with Suzi Ruffell podcast.
She added: "Before then, I hadn’t looked at a member of the same sex and thought, ‘Ah, I would like to have sex with them’.
"We had a relationship for a year. Of course, when I tell anyone now, they’re just like, ‘Well that’s a paedophile’.
"She was 31 and she groomed me, fully. I wasn’t allowed to talk about it and nobody knew – because she was in a position of authority. That went on for a year."
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EastEnders fans baffled by ‘missing’ character
EASTENDERS fans have noticed Denise Fox's son Raymond has seemingly "disappeared" from Albert Square.
Back in January, Phil Mitchell kidnapped his son as they prepared to start over away from Walford.
Since that explosive storyline, viewers have pointed out that Raymond is rarely seen these days.
One wrote: "Where's Raymond? Surely he would be out with Denise and Jack with their family? #EastEnders"
Another posted: "So Denise and Jack go out for dinner with his two kids but where is Raymond? #EastEnders"
A third added: "Has Raymond disappeared from #EastEnders?"
- Milica Cosic
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Emmerdale cast Peaky Blinders hunk Jack Parr
EMMERDALE bosses have cast Peaky Blinders hunk Jack Parr for a major new storyline.
The actor – who played Dougie Bill in the last series of the gritty historical drama – will make his debut in the ITV soap next week.
He will play a new character called Jordan who becomes embroiled in the lives of several villagers.
A source revealed: “Jordan will arrive in the village in a shocking way and end up pitting neighbour against neighbour.
“It’s going to be a dramatic storyline and take on a serious issue.”
Jack will also soon be seen in a major new series from Apple TV called Masters of the Air.
Seven massive Emmerdale spoilers for this week
Get the lowdown on this week’s drama at the Dale’s:
- Leyla’s connection to Suzy is exposed
- Marlon gets devastating news
- Rhona kicks Mary out
- Cain wages war on Al (again)
- Kim makes a shocking demand
- Meena gets her verdict
- Noah is ready for revenge
Read more about the spoilers here.
EastEnders' Katie Jarvis sentenced after admitting racial harassment
EX-EASTENDERS star Katie Jarvis has been sentenced to community service, after admitting racial harassment in an incident from 2020.
The actress, who played Hayley Slater on the BBC One soap until 2019, was arrested a year later after an altercation in Southend, Essex.
Basildon Crown Court heard about how someone from a party Jarvis was hosting tried to take a chair from a table where a woman, Michelle Antonio, was sat. After being told that the chair was needed, a fight broke out.
Jarvis claimed that Antonio was "aggressive", which she denied, while the court also heard that Jarvis said "Black lives don't matter" and referred to herself as a "celebrity".
Antonio is quoted as saying that the comments made her "feel disgusted and angry", and that she "can't believe in 2020 these things are still being said".
The former soap actress has been sentenced to two years of community service, with 200 hours of unpaid work and 60 days of specified activities.
- Milica Cosic
Happy Birthday Bill viewers can’t believe Corrie legend’s real age
A DOCUMENTARY about Coronation Street veteran Bill Roache has left viewers all asking the same question about the soap star.
The actor, whose birthday is next Monday, is the world’s most enduring TV soap star, having played Ken Barlow since 1960.
ITV celebrated the Corrie legend on Tuesday night with Happy Birthday Bill, a documentary to mark his 90th birthday.
During his 62 years on the long-running soap, Ken has been married four times, had four kids, numerous flings, been to prison and even been at the centre of a whodunnit.
And while life hasn’t been quite as dramatic for the man who plays him, those tuning in to tonight’s Happy Birthday Bill have been left stunned by his age.
Alongside an emoji of a shocked face, one person penned: “I cannot believe Bill Roache is turning 90! He looks incredible for age.”
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Corrie fans left confused by 'invisible child' mystery plot twist
CORONATION STREET viewers were left distracted by an 'invisible child' mystery on Wednesday's episode, as Daisy discovers Daniel's dark secret.
In Wednesday's episode, Daisy suggested to Daniel that they all meet up for drinks after work.
But, Nicky arrived at the Rovers unaware that Daisy was trying to set her up with her ex Ashley, and Nicky was embarrassed when Ashley clearly recognised her.
Daisy was then left stunned to discover that Ashley knew Nicky from her days as a sex worker, and that Daniel had also paid Nicky for her time.
As the pair rowed in the street, Corrie fans were distracted by another detail – and that was the mention of Daniel's toddler son Bertie.
Viewers pointed out that Bertie is rarely seen these days, and has become 'invisible' in the soap.
One fan tweeted: "Corrie ooh Bertie, the invisible child, just got a mention." @Mel_Navan asked: "#Corrie So Ken has Bertie now does he? Beth & Kirk had him earlier…"
While another said: "I’ll get these to say thank you for looking after Bertie…says Daniel whilst in the pub and someone else is looking after invisible Bertie!"
And a third wrote: "Think I might go on the Coronation Street tour and see if I can find Bertie, sort of like a real like Where's Wally."
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale fans have same complaint about Meena’s exit
EMMERDALE fans were left frustrated with the "boring" storylines this week after Meena Jutla's explosive exit.
The serial killer – who is played by actress Paige Sandhu in the ITV soap – was sentenced to 75 years behind bars on Monday's episode.
One wrote: "I miss fabulous wicked Meena #PaigeSandhu was excellent in this great, original storyline. #Emmerdale"
Another posted: "Bring back Meena. All is forgiven. #Emmerdale"
"Free Meena NOW!!! #Emmerdale," a third fan demanded.
A fourth said: "Can Meena please come back, this episode has been boring. #Emmerdale"
Another echoed: "Emmerdale will certainly be dull without Meena."
Meanwhile someone else suggested: "If Meena could just escape and bump of Al and Nate that would be great thanks. #Emmerdale"
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale spoilers: Ethan caught up in Billy's attack
Next week, Ethan is catapulted into the spotlight when he's met with a difficult choice between his career and his loyalties.
After enjoying some time with Marcus, Ethan is caught off-guard when he's urgently called into work.
At the police station, he meets a man called Jordan who has been arrested on suspicion of assault and Ethan takes on his case, determined to do a good job.
Things take an unexpected turn when Ethan watches the CCTV footage of Jordan's victim – Billy Fletcher (played by Jay Kontzle).
Later on, Ethan declares that, although he knows Billy, there is no conflict of interest but he advises Jordan to seek alternative representation.
Ethan is surprised when, despite his connection to Billy, Jordan is adamant he wants his legal counsel, leaving him in an awkward position.
What will Ethan do?
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders: Horror wedding as Jean Slater's mental health dramatically deteriorates
Jean's recent struggles with her mental health illness will finally come to a head next week, as her wedding to Harvey looms.
Harvey and Jean recently got engaged and have been planning a slap up wedding, after Jean professed her love to him during a manic episode of bipolar disorder.
As he asks Jean to cut back on the wedding spending, insisting he only wants a small and intimate ceremony, Jean continues to go all-out and ignores his requests.
Realising his bride-to-be is unwell, Harvey suggests the couple slow down the wedding arrangements, causing a broken hearted Jean to spiral even further.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders spoilers: Sam Mitchell's blackmail plot
Sam Mitchell is back and has already hatched a blackmail scheme.
The claws are out again as Sam Mitchell plans Mitchell family business domination, but Sam ought to be careful of Kat Slater, who won't put up with any nonsense.
Sam has been brought back in to take care of business as big brother Phil Mitchell is stuck serving time behind bars.
Next week, Kat's house is plied with a shock smoke bomb, and believes she knows exactly who is behind the scary incident.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie wedding showdown: Toyah vs Leanne
Amidst a dramatic custody battle of Imran's son after a shock betrayal, Leanne offers her sister some good old fashioned tough love.
After it was revealed in a shock twist that Imran had secretly fathered a baby with ex-drug addict Abi, Toyah and Imran's relationship takes a rocky turn days before their wedding.
Protective sister Leanne, advises Toyah that her nuptials to Imran are a step too soon and she should reconsider her options after he hid his new born baby from her.
Toyah shuns sister Leanne, banning her from the wedding unless she supports her sisters decision to marry Imran.
Will they reconcile, or will Toyah come to her senses?
- Milica Cosic
Coronation Street spoiler: Are Max's wounds life-threatening after breaking in to the barbers shop?
Max Turner and his Dad, David Platt have an explosive argument after truth reveals Max spiked Amy Barlow, leaving her hospitalised.
The teen and his father have a row, and David tells his son his mother would be "ashamed" of him if she were alive.
As he plans to run away, Max breaks the glass of David's barbers shop as he attempts to retrieve his phone.
But the youth gains a nasty gash to his thigh from the broken glass, and collapses in the street due to suffering blood loss from the nasty wound.
- Milica Cosic
Hollyoaks spoilers: Will Mercedes McQueen ever see Bobby Costello again?
Mercedes allowed Wendy Blissett to care for her son, Bobby, who has poisoned Bobby against his mother.
Scheming Wendy is plotting with evil killer Silas, as the pair attempt to rip Bobby away from his mother, Mercedes.
Silas has been playing online chess with young Bobby in an attempt to manipulate him away from his mother.
Bobby chooses to live with Wendy, after she she feeds lies to him, convincing him Mercedes blames him for Sylver’s tragic death.
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders viewers shocked as Sam threatens Jack
EASTENDERS viewers were left open-mouthed as Sam Mitchell used her own son to blackmail Jack Branning.
The businesswoman – who is played by actress Kim Medcalf in the BBC soap – made her comeback to Walford on earlier this week and has already ruffled a lot of feathers.
One wrote: “Has Sam really lost the lot to take Jack on for the custody of the son…”
Another posted: “Andddd Sam wouldn’t have a flying chance at gaining custody of Ricky, lol.”
A third added: “Sam is something else. Is really blackmailing a police officer.”
- Milica Cosic
Hollyoaks: Alcoholic John Paul McQueen finally accepts his addiction
Paul, the deputy head, will open up and admit he has struggled with alcoholism.
In upcoming episodes, Paul will open up to Sally St Clare about his recent struggles with drinking excessively.
The deputy head teacher admitted he had struggled after a tragic mini bus crash left a student with severe injuries.
- Milica Cosic
Corrie: Eileen catches George red-handed
Undertaker Todd discovers his boss George (Tony Maudsley) isn’t as innocent as he portrays himself to be and a surprising discovery could set this in stone.
Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) invites her partner George for dinner and asks him to stay the night – but she’s hurt when he gets out of it with an excuse.
Later, Todd and George discuss the funeral arrangements for a Mr Little and it seems clear the latter is a bigamist with two Mrs Littles roaming around Weatherfield, unaware of one another.
When Eileen reveals how George curtailed their romantic evening in favour of his cat, a mystified Mary begins to question whether he even has one at all.
But the cat DOES slip out of the bag when Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) overhears Todd and George discussing how best to ensure the two women don’t find out about each other.
Sean jumps to the wrong conclusion, believing George to be cheating on Eileen and he drops the bombshell that his cat is actually another woman.
Devastated, and ready to get some answers from the man she loves, Eileen storms into the Rovers and confronts Todd and George.
But is all really as it seems?
- Milica Cosic
Corrie: Gary finds Rick’s secret money stash
While Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) turned down her father’s eye-watering inheritance, Gary Windass (Mikey North) will find out that Rick Neelan has been hiding a lot more funds than expected.
Coming up, Ed and Paul find a holdall containing £17k under the floorboards at the late loan shark’s house.
In later scenes, Kelly irons her dress for Laura’s funeral while Gary and Maria (Samia Longchambon) dread the day ahead, notably following Rick’s own funeral which turned into a fist fight.
Following the funeral, Gary offers to bank the £17k for Kelly, but she makes out she’ll do it herself.
What will Kelly really do with the money?
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale viewers left screaming after Priya makes ‘HUGE mistake’
EMMERDALE viewers were left screaming at the screen as Priya Sharma kissed cheating ex Al Chapman on Wednesday’s episode.
Viewers have seen Priya struggle to cope with her injuries and tonight she decided to seek comfort in her lying ex Al.
As Priya reminisced on happier times, the formerly engaged couple shared a kiss.
But Priya immediately knew it was the wrong thing to do and ran off.
Viewers were furious that the businesswoman fell for Al’s charms.
One wrote: “Al is such a scumbag. Does he seriously not have any shame at all?”
Another posted: “Typical Al. Don’t fall for it Priya, the spider will catch you in his evil web.”
A third added: “I actually hate Al with a passion. Don’t go there, Priya. He will ruin your life.”
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