EastEnders news LIVE: Fans in tears as Lola comes clean after shock diagnosis; plus Corrie & Emmerdale spoilers
EASTENDERS fans were left in tears after Lola Pearce made the difficult decision to come clean about her shock diagnosis this week.
In last night's episode of the BBC soap, mainstay Lola (played by Danielle Harold) learnt that she has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer that may not be curable.
Despite doctors orders to stay in hospital until her operation, Lola decided to head home where she made the difficult decision to come clean to her family after another dizzy spell. She gathered Billy, Honey and Ben Mitchell to reveal the truth about her diagnosis.
Fans were left in tears with one saying: "This storyline that is doing with Lola is going to be so heartbreaking," while a second added: "Honestly never cried so much when watching something but this got me."
Danielle's on-screen alter ego is set to be killed off at the end of a gut-wrenching storyline.
Read our soap spoilers blog below for the latest storylines & gossip..
Emmerdale: Dawn embroiled in row with Alex over Harriet's inheritance
Following Harriet's horror death after crashing her quad bike, her will has been revealed.
Alex will stop at nothing to get money from Harriet's will, even though there isn't a lot and nothing is left to him.
Dawn is left terrified as Alex threatens to take Clemmie away.
Owen Warner joins I'm a Celeb line up
The Hollyoaks actor is the next celebrity to head to Australia for the hit series.
Owen has landed in Australia for the next series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.
He has starred in Hollyoaks as Romeo Nightingale since 2018.
"I'm scared of all sorts of things to be fair. Snakes aren't a bit of me, I don't know why I have come to Australia! Snakes and spiders everywhere here," reported.
"I don't mind a bit of camping. When the weather is nice camping is great but when it is raining and cold it is not so cold," Owen added.
Fans beg Corrie producers to bring back 'feisty Gail'
The character has taken an almost comedic approach in storylines recently, but fans aren't happy about it.
One fan tweeted: "Why has GAIL turned into a doddery wimpy old woman with a pathetic little voice? Just stop! Bring back the old !!"
"Poor legendary characters like Gail and Eileen having a scene that involves one getting hurt by pumpkins when boring characters like Summer and Stephen dominate the storylines," wrote another.
Coronation Street's Adam Barlow issues stark warning
After builder Arnie does a shoddy job of doing work for the Barlows, he gets himself in some serious trouble.
Solicitor Adam warns Arnie that if he doesn't sort his act out, he could get on the wrong side of Tracy Barlow, who has a violent past.
EastEnders' Max Bowden and Shona McGarty split
It has been reported that the two have gone their separate ways after dating for six months.
A source said: “There has been a lot going on in and things were just getting too complicated with Shona being involved.
“Max will always have a lot of love and respect for Shona but it’s just not the right time.
“Everyone is trying to make things as least awkward as possible on set – luckily they don’t have many scenes together.”
This comes after Max became a dad with ex girlfriend Roisin Buckle last month.
Emmerdale: Al Chapman held at gunpoint
Fans are terrified as Cain Dingle discovers Al is having an affair with his sister, and he is on the warpath.
In upcoming scenes, Cain corners Al, with a shotgun in hand, and questions him on what he is doing with Chas.
One fan tweeted: "I Have bad feelings this whole showdown with Cain [and] Al isn’t going to end well.
"I have a bad feeling that it won’t be Al that gets shot.”
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Eve returns to the Square tonight
Eve Unwin wants to take her romance with Suki Panesar to the next level.
The star will return to the Square tonight at 7:30.
One fan was very happy to know the star was returning, saying: "Welcome back Eve we've missed you. It's great to have her back on the Square where she belongs."
Tracy Shaw unrecognisable 19 years on
Tracy Shaw is unrecognisable from her character Maxine Peacock 19 years after she was brutally murdered on the soap.
The 49-year-old actress can be seen in two very different wigs on the set of her latest film Cookster: The Darkest Days.
Owen Warner pictured arriving in Australia ahead of I’m A Celebrity 2022
Owen Warner has landed in Australia for I'm A Celebrity 2022 and told The Sun he is "looking for love" in the jungle.
The actor arrived in Oz ahead of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, which will return to our screens within days.
Hollyoaks: Will Verity find out the truth about Eric?
Eric is at the centre of a radical misogyny storyline.
The actress behind Verity talked about what may be in store.
Eva O’Hara spoke to Digital spy saying: “There’s so much coming up for Verity. She’s had a really physically active year, which I’ve really enjoyed!
“It’s just getting more and more mega. We’ve got a very female-led episode coming out, which is called the Long Walk Home episode.
She continued: “There’s also a ton coming up for Verity with her brother Eric. She’s exposed to certain truths that she can’t shy away from anymore.
It’s that whole ‘you can’t choose your family’ type of thing. There’s that really inherent need to support the ones you’ve grown up with and you share blood with, but it’s a tricky one.
“I think it’s really been pushed now – and there’s certain things coming up that Verity can’t shy away from.”
Emmerdale fans make their demands
Emmerdale fans have grown angrier with Chas Dingle as she continues her affair with Al Chapman.
What if Paddy and Mandy Dingle could find comfort in one another?
Fans of the Yorkshire-based drama are certainly hoping to see the former couple patch things up as Chas' affair storyline continues.
"Yep, Paddy and Mandy will definitely get back together", one Tweeted as another gushed: "Loving Paddy and Mandy getting close again... get them back together, Chas was never right for him!"
A third viewer commented: "I wish Paddy and Mandy would get back together."
What soaps are on tonight?
Emmerdale and EastEnders will both be kicking off at 7:30pm tonight on BBC One and ITV.
Coronation Street will follow Emmerdale, starting at 8:00pm, lasting a whole hour.
Stay tuned for all the latest spoilers and gossip as well as updates throughout the shows.
Lola's heartbreak over brain cancer diagnosis
EastEnders fans are absolutely dreading a heartbreaking brain tumour storyline as a fan favourite goes in for surgery.
Lola Pearce's rapid decline in her health has left EastEnders fans anxious and in tears, and last night she was rushed to hospital after she collapsed and suffered a seizure.
Heartbreaking scenes began to unfold as Jay accompanies her to the hospital, where they learn she has a brain tumour. This comes just as the two decided to give their relationship another go, and had been enjoying their renewed romance over the last few weeks.
The two promise Lola's daughter Lexi that next Halloween they will go trick or treating, and Jay looks terrified as Lola goes for her operation.
Fans took to Twitter to share their distress, one wrote: "Poor Lola, that just felt far too real," another agreed, "Dannielle Harold delivering an absolutely heartbreakingly good performance as Lola."
Split rumours sparked for one former soap star
Maisie Smith has posted a video to social media showing her in tears sparking split rumours with boyfriend Max George.
The former EastEnders actress took to TikTok to share an emotional video which sparked concern from fans online.
Maisie - who played Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap opera - posted a short compilation onto the video sharing platform with upsetting clips.
The 21-year-old was first seen with a solo tear streaming down one side of her face.
More clips show the the bombshell woefully wiping her eyes, and cradling her dog for comfort.
Danny Dyer's final EastEnders moments REVEALED
DANNY Dyer’s final dramatic EastEnders moments have been revealed as he jumps into the sea to his apparent death.
The cockney star, 45, will bow out of the BBC soap this New Year after ten years playing Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter.
Filming pictures show the moment Mick throws himself off a cliff and into the sea after a car carrying estranged wife Linda Carter and lover Janine Butcher flies over.
Soap bosses pulled out all the stops for the major stunt, driving a car with crash dummies dressed as Linda and Janine over a cliff.
An EastEnders insider said: “Bosses are staying tight lipped about the exact nature of Danny’s exit but there’s no way his character would go out without a bang.
“Exact details are being kept top secret but the show is pulling out all the stops to make it an explosive ending, which will no doubt leave the residents of Walford reeling.”
Emmerdale: Chas and Cain get into an argument over Faith
Feeling guilty about the cause of death on his mother’s certificate, Cain decides to tell his sister.
Moira, Cain’s wife, helped Faith to take her own life. The secret was kept between the two of them until moments before Faith died, when Cain was informed.
Initially furious at Moira, the two reconciled, but this week when the death certificate arrives, Cain decided to tell Chas the truth. How will she take it?
Coronation Street alum parties hard at award ceremony
The Pride of Britain awards took place on Monday night.
Many famous faces were present during the awards, but reminding everyone that famous people are just people, former star was spotted at the end of the night.
Seemingly tired after enjoying her night, the 29-year-old actress was seen slumped as she waited for a taxi.
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EastEnders: Whitney is left shocked this week
Chelsea invites Finlay and Felix to move in with her.
Finding out that Chelsea has been so generous shocks Whitney – why didn’t she consult her?
Deciding to make a move, Whitney flirts with Finlay.
Elsewhere, Harvey is upset to hear Dotty bad-mouthing him.
Mackenzie fears his secret will come out this week
Seeing Chloe and Charity chatting, leaves Mackenzie panicked.
Meanwhile, Chloe makes a big decision.
Elsewhere, Chas decides she will leave town with Al, but will everything go as planned?
Sadness and shock for Lola and Jay on EastEnders
After her collapse on Monday, Jay and Ben rush to get Lola to hospital.
The mum of one gets the results of a CT scan leaving her and Jay stunned that she might have cancer.
Emmerdale: Chas and Cain get into an argument over Faith
Feeling guilty about the cause of death on his mother’s certificate, Cain decides to tell his sister.
Moira, Cain’s wife, helped Faith to take her own life. The secret was kept between the two of them until moments before Faith died, when Cain was informed.
Initially furious at Moira, the two reconciled, but this week when the death certificate arrives, Cain decided to tell Chas the truth. How will she take it?
Coronation Street alumni reunite on new project
X Factor winner, Shayne Ward and Catherin Tyldesley are working on a new project together.
The two played Aidan Connor and Eva Price on respectively, and they will now be starring alongside each other in a new murder-mystery on , The Good Ship Murder.
Talking about the new project, Ward said: “I’m really excited to be taking on this exciting role in this brand-new drama. Allowing me to combine my two passions: music and acting. It really is a dream come true!
“Getting to work alongside my good friend Catherine again has been magical, and all while cruising around the Mediterranean… heaven. I can’t wait for everyone to meet Jack Grayling and his unlikely team and get onboard The Good Ship Murder.”
EastEnders: Alfie and Linda grow closer
Alfie made a dramatic return to EastEnders in September.
Phil was forced to run to avoid the police which in theory would make things easier for Alfie to get back with Kat, but things haven’t been smooth sailing.
Now, with Mick and Janine away on holiday, Linda is manning the Queen Vic. Seeing she’s feeling down about , Alfie attempts to cheer Linda up.
Will they get too close?