AFTER weeks of waiting, Meena will finally get her verdict, but will she be sentenced for her crimes once and for all?
Meena's sentencing is approaching and despite deliberately staying away from court, Liam Cavanagh cannot distract himself.
His stepson Jacob hatches a plan and, while Meena is in court, residents gather to plant a memorial tree as they try to move past their trauma.
Meanwhile, Meena is floored when there are no familiar faces in the gallery for her sentencing.
However, her sister Manpreet Sharma wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Meena notices the GP is present and is giddy.
But the smug serial killer is in for a nasty shock as she is sentenced for her crimes once and for all.
Read our soaps spoilers blog for the latest news and gossip…
- Louis Allwood
Dotty hides a shocking secret
While the Mitchells are on the verge of a family feud, Dotty Cotton (portrayed by Milly Zero) is running away from the truth and her relationship with her boyfriend Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) could be on the rocks.
This week, Vinny reinforces his love for his on-and-off girlfriend but she is left spooked.
Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) immediately picks up on her mood and encourages her to be upfront with Vinny – she clearly doesn't feel the same way.
Later on, at the Panesars' home, Vinny realises that Dotty is acting off with him and asks her to explain what is going on between them.
But will the club manager come clean and admit she doesn't love him?
- Louis Allwood
Rhona kicks Mary out
Marlon's health is at the centre of a new family feud as Rhona and her mother Mary (Louise Jameson) are at loggerheads this week.
As Rhona goes above and beyond to take care of Marlon and show her support, Mary confides in Faith (Sally Dexter).
She grows concerned that the stress of the life of a full-time carer will be too much to handle for her daughter.
When she arrives home from the consultancy meeting, Rhona lashes out after seeing Mary with Faith in the pub.
In Mary's opinion, this only confirms Marlon's move back home will only increase Rhona's exhaustion.
This prompts her to make a horrific suggestion as she urges Rhona to reconsider her relationship with Marlon, advising her to separate.
Appalled and horrified at her mother's insensitivity, Rhona throws Mary out.
Will the mother and daughter ever get along?
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders Spoiler: Sam returns to the Square
Six years after she was last seen in Albert Square, Sam comes back to her roots this week and tensions are already brimming as not many residents will be happy to see her.
Coming up, Sam immediately gets on the wrong side of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Sharon.
Both are even more frustrated when the latter remains tight-lipped about why she's back and enjoys winding them both up.
Elsewhere, Jack is nervous to see Sam back and, although she assures him she'll only stay for a brief visit, he tells his wife Denise Fox (Diane Parish) their son Ricky deserves to know who she is.
Ricky was left by Sam in Walford following her last visit in 2016.
However, Ben will also come to resent his aunt as her true motives will be uncovered – and it could have everything to do with the family business.
- Louis Allwood
Leyla's connection to Suzy is exposed
Vanessa (portrayed by Michelle Hardwick) won't be reconnecting with Charity anytime soon as newcomer Suzy (Martelle Edinborough) could steal her heart.
The village vet agrees to have dinner with Suzy – but her world is thrown into chaos when her phone breaks.
Unable to call Suzy to cancel, she is desperate to make it up to her the next day and dresses to the nines for a wine tasting at David's shop.
The date goes so well that Vanessa and Suzy head to the Woolpack for another drink.
But while sparks fly, Leyla (Roxy Shahidi) interrupts them and is clearly rattled to see them together.
The Take a Vow wedding planner quizzes them on how they know each other.
Suzy suspiciously explains she met Vanessa at work, despite knowing they actually met by chance in the village.
Later on, Suzy tells a shaken Leyla she'll be keeping her secrets.
But what are they trying to hide?
- Louis Allwood
EastEnders spoilers: Phil makes a decision
But before his sister can come back to Walford, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) has a big decision to make this week.
The tough man was thrown into prison after he refused to become a police informant in exchange for his freedom.
Since then, residents looking up to him have started to spiral out of control, from troublesome Tommy Moon to violent Ben Mitchell.
Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is therefore relieved when Phil's solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) confirms he'll be meeting with Keeble to make a deal.
Will the baddie, who was once so adamant on protecting his family, really become an informant?
- Louis Allwood
Kel Allen clears up rumour
Corrie's Kel Allen has been forced to clear up rumour she's in her 20s – despite playing mum of 16-year-old.
On the soap, Kel plays Laura Neelan, a tragic mum to a 16-year-old, but fans have been astounded after it was claimed the actress could be just 29 years old.
It was claimed online that she was born in 1992, meaning that she would be either 29 or 30 years old this year.
This has shocked fans and they took to Twitter to express their surprise at her age, with one writing: "If she is 28 then she's young to be playing the mother of a teenage daughter!”
While another commented: "I've only recently found out that Kel Allen who plays Laura is only 28 years old. I thought that she was much older than that."
Kel was then left clearing up the confusion and revealed that her name had been mixed up with paralympian Kelly Allen – and that she wasn't in her 20s.
She said: "Some fun facts about moi…
"I'm not 28, throw on another decade! I’m proud to be rocking it for the nana crew! FYI… I'm not a nana, just close to middle age. It's a northern expression of speech.
"Let's do the math, Laura would have given birth to Kelly at the age of 11.
"I never lost an arm in a canoeing accident… touch wood! I'm not an Olympian… if only!
"The moral of the story… don't believe everything you read! Happy Sunday to you."
- Louis Allwood
Corrie spoiler: Sally gets rid of Elaine
Meanwhile at No.4, Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) is conspiring to drive her mother-in-law away.
The Underworld machinist sees Elaine (Paula Wilcox) has made no plans to leave anytime soon after she returns from another trip to her sister Gina's in Newcastle – and is immediately peeved.
She asserts to her husband that it's time Elaine moved out so they can spend some time in the bedroom – but Tim (Joe Duttine) hides his separation anxiety.
Sally takes matters into her own hands and suggests directly to Elaine it is time she left and the pair see her off.
But while Sally can't wait to make the most of the empty house, Tim is sad as he spent the last few weeks bonding with his mother.
Things don't go as planned… but will Elaine ever leave the cobbles?
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie fans disgusted at Imran
CORONATION Street fans are stunned after Imran Habeeb sunk to new lows to take Alfie from Abi Franklin.
The solicitor – who is played by actor Charlie de Melo in the ITV soap – decided to play dirty to keep full custody of his son after successfully applying to take him home by the court.
Fans are in shock at how low Imran would sink.
One wrote: “Explosive story lines ahead about the baby.”
A second said: “Toyah you sneaky snake, tryna steal the child!!!”
Another added: “Well the staying away from Imran went well.’
- Joseph Gamp
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- For the latest Hollyoaks news, click here
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- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders viewers blast Ben’s violent storyline
EASTENDERS fans have hit out at the soap after Ben Mitchell’s violent secret was exposed.
The mechanic – who is played by actor Max Bowden in the BBC soap – was caught trying to beat a homophobic thug to death with a metal pole in Wednesday night’s episode.
However fans have hit out at the storyline.
One wrote: “I’m sorry but wtf is EastEnders doing with Ben… do they think this a good storyline to represent LGBTQ+?
“Him using the same means as the homophobes and turning to violence? That’s a terrible message to put across. #eastenders”
A second said: “I think Callum could work out that it’s Ben who did the attack. He was angry yesterday when he walked out #EastEnders.”
Another added: “Shut up Ben he didn’t deserve it. Nobody deserves to be killed #EastEnders.”
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders Lorraine Stanley unrecognisable in movie with Tom Hardy
Despite her appearing in EastEnders before giving Karen Taylor life, (notably appearing in the show’s Pat and Mo special in 2004), many viewers weren’t yet familiar with Lorraine’s acting chops.
However, Lorraine is an experienced actress on both the small and silver screens.
Her TV credits include appearances in Call the Midwife, Holby City, Casualty, The Bill, and London’s Burning.
As mentioned above, Lorraine has also played in numerous films in the likes of London to Brighton, Made in Dagenham and Suffragette.
But perhaps one of her most surprising jobs was in 2015, when the soap star appeared in the biographical crime thriller Legend, in which A-list actor Tom Hardy played twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray, two of London’s most dreaded gangsters.
While she already looked drastically different in Call the Midwife as Pearl Winston, Lorraine, once again, was unrecognisable in the film while she traded Karen’s iconic messy top bun for the role of a barmaid at the Blind Beggar pub.
in January, 2020, Lorraine showed off a snap from the set of Legend.
Back then, Lorraine was smiling whilst in character and right next to Tom Hardy aka thug Ronnie Kray.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Bill Roache on staying fit at 90
CORONATION Street legend Bill Roache has revealed that the secret to being fit at 90 is going to a weekly exercise class with school games and star jumps.
The cobbles favourite, who celebrates the landmark birthday later this month, credits chasing games like Tag Zombie with kids for his good health.
Bill, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap for over 50 years,
said: “It’s such a lovely group of people of all ages from five to me
at 90. It’s not like going to the gym and doing a heavy serious
workout. It’s called funfit for a reason.“We play games like tag zombies. It’s like a form of school game,
you’re chasing around. We’re doing things that we enjoy all the time.
It’s good to be together.“It hasn’t got that seriousness about working
out and that sort of thing. I’ve always liked to keep fit. I was lucky
at school.“I was good at sport and I enjoyed it. I’ve always been very
active and it’s nice being with people who know you and don’t treat
you any differently.“We are all just one big gang. Everyone can do all
the exercises at their own pace, rope skipping, star jumps, it’s just
great fun.” - Joseph Gamp
EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell makes shock decision
Coming up in EastEnders, the tough man makes a shocking decision about DCI Keeble’s offer.
Once his involvement in Vincent Hubbard’s death was revealed, Phil – played by soap legend Steve McFadden – progressively realised he would have no other choice but to face the music.
Phil thus refused an offer made by DCI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman) who suggested he could become an informant for the police if he chose to roam free.
As residents looking up to him have begun to spiral in Albert Square, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is relieved next week when Phil’s solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) confirms he’ll be meeting with Keeble to make a deal.
While at the prison, Phil does meet with Keeble – but will he really become an informant?
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Emmerdale spoilers: Meena Jutla horrified as she’s sentenced
Next week in Emmerdale, the criminal is finally sentenced for her long list of crimes.
While some may believe she will manipulate her way out of prison, plan another narrow escape or even die behind bars, her fate is finally sealed in upcoming scenes of the ITV soap.
Meena’s sentencing is approaching and despite deliberately staying away from court, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) cannot distract himself.
The village GP is too eager to watch the sinister nurse go down for murdering his daughter Leanna, among other villagers.
But the smug serial killer is in for a nasty shock as she is sentenced for her crimes once and for all.
Meena’s smile is wiped off her face as she realises her manipulative tactics weren’t of any use after all – but how long will she stay behind bars?
As Emmerdale viewers may know, Meena decided to take the stand in previous scenes of the soap as she attempted to convince the jury she was the victim after all.
Unfortunately for her, both Liam and Manpreet took the stand, recalling what she put them through and how she confessed her crimes, taunting them in the process.
Meena’s sentencing could mark the end of a long storyline which began months after her first appearance in the Dales.
- Joseph Gamp
Corrie’s Dolly Rose Campbell looks completely different
CORONATION Street star Dolly Rose Campbell has been spotted looking totally different from her soap character Gemma Winter.
The ITV actress – who joined the long-running show in 2014 – has taken a break from the soap to star in a new feature length film.
Dolly, 35, has been seen in a number of behind-the-scenes snaps taken to advertise the film – called Watching Goldfish Suffocate.
The hard-hitting film is due to focus on the effects of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and depression.
Dolly is due to play one of the three female lead characters suffering from one of the debilitating conditions.
It will make the Corrie star’s first ever film role – having only portrayed kebab shop worker Gemma on the silver screen.
- Milica Cosic
Thank you for reading my coverage today. My colleague Joe Gamp will be looking after the blog until 10pm tonight.
- Milica Cosic
10 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week
Here's what's going down in the village next week – and you won't want to miss out on any of the action:
- Yazz has a decision to make
- Prince makes a worrying discovery
- Mercedes takes drastic action
- Martine gets a health update
- Goldie makes a plan
- Warren gets a warning
- Mason causes concern
- Mercedes is encouraged to face reality
- Prince and John Paul cover their tracks
- John Paul makes a scene
Catch all of the action Mondays to Fridays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, and at 7pm on E4.
Where to get your fix of Emmerdale news & spoilers
- You can find all latest Emmerdale news here.
- And for all the spoilers on the soap, check out this page.
EastEnders Danny Dyer reveals surprising career change
EASTENDERS star Danny Dyer has revealed a surprising career change after leaving soap.
Back in January it was revealed the actor, 44, had quit the show after nine years.
But now it's been claimed the soap star is going to give acting lessons to aspiring youngsters.
Danny will be giving masterclasses for his co-star Charlie Brooks' online drama school London by I am Pro.
To be taught by the star, students will have to pay a £30 a month membership, according to The Mirror.
EastEnders spoilers: Ben left furious as aunt Sam returns
SIX years after her last appearance in the Square, Sam Mitchell gets back to her roots next week.
But her nephew Ben Mitchell is far from happy to see her and there's more family drama ahead in EastEnders.
Next week, Sam ruffles Sharon Watts (played by Letitia Dean) and Kat Slater's (Jessie Wallace) feathers as she returns to Albert Square.
She remains tight-lipped about the reasons for her return but assures an alarmed Jack Branning that she'll only be visiting briefly.
But the reasons for her return are soon revealed.
Soap extras you can’t fail to recognise
BLINK and you'll miss them, but some of soaps' longest running 'characters' are in fact background artists.
This week we revealed a Coronation Street extra who worked on the set twice a week for 36 years was sacked for using his phone to take a photo with Andi Peters.
Here are some other extras you may recognise:
- Shrimpy – EastEnders
- Tracey – EastEnders
- Dirk – Corrie
- Nurse – Hollyoaks
- Marie – EastEnders
- Hospital porter – Casualty
- Winston – EastEnders
Click here to see more.
- Milica Cosic
Inside Emmerdale Belle Dingle star’s private life
Eden Taylor Draper – who has played Belle since joining the show in 2005 aged just 8 – lives a vastly different life to her character.
Despite often being at the centre of the drama, away from the cameras, Eden tries to keep her life much more quiet and calm.
But it hasn't always been easy for the star – who has been helping her sister get through her devastating cancer diagnosis.
Luckily she has support of her own, as Eden is often seen kicking back and relaxing with her long-term boyfriend Ed Lewis.
The star has been in a relationship with her beau since 2016, and regularly treats fans to snaps of the pair together.
The pair celebrated their fifth anniversary in January, and have enjoyed plenty of time away travelling together.
Eden and Ed have jetted off to a number of locations including Portugal, Sri Lanka, New York and Copenhagen.
- Milica Cosic
Soap awards bosses axe male and female categories
WOKE soap awards bosses have axed male and female categories, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.
Instead of Best Actor and Actress, stars from dramas including EastEnders and Coronation Street will be battling it out for the newly created Best Leading Performer.
The move follows The Brits which scrapped gender classifications this year, with Adele beating Ed Sheeran to Artist of the Year.
The British Soap Awards, hosted by Phillip Schofield, returns this June after a two-year hiatus.
ITV announced news of the gender neutral “refresh” last week.
But a soap source said: “There are genuine fears that it’s going to be even harder for soap actresses to get recognised.
“There are a number of actresses who feel they are going to miss out because of the woke changes.
“It’s going to be interesting to see how it all works out and who makes it on to the short-list.”
- Milica Cosic
Stay up-to-date on Hollyoaks gossip
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- For the latest Hollyoaks news, click here
- And, for your fix of Hollyoaks spoilers, click here
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