EastEnders' Denise to reveal shock cancer diagnosis in devastating new scenes

 The community discovers the news.

EastEnders’ Kim Fox and Howie Danes celebrate their engagement next week – but it’s Denise who’s in the spotlight when she emotionally reveals her cancer diagnosis to the assembled locals in The Vic.

"It’s while Kim’s making a speech that Denise becomes overwhelmed by everything that’s happening to her," reveals our Walford insider. "She rushes to the toilets to compose herself.

When her daughter Chelsea follows to check on her, Denise can’t open up – but all that changes when she heads back into the pub and stuns her friends and family with the news."

So far, Denise has been keeping her blood cancer diagnosis close to her chest, having only told Jack and Yolande. With Denise’s grandson Jordan facing a long recovery from his recent accident, Denise doesn’t want Chelsea having to worry about her as well as her son.

So determined is Denise, in fact, that she is refusing to start treatment until things are on a more even keel with Jordan, despite being told that her condition could rapidly worsen if she doesn’t.

As she ignores calls from the hospital, worried and frustrated Jack confides in Phil over what is happening, hoping he can help find a way to get through to her.

Later, Denise is stunned when Phil arrives and explains he knows about her diagnosis. Angry, she throws him out, but when he and Jack later arrive at Kim and Howie’s drinks at The Vic, she becomes worried that they are going to expose her secret…

Denise takes matters into her own hands and reveals all about her illness!" shares our source. "As her shocked loved ones rally round, going public seems to have helped Denise finally come to terms with her condition."

Realising she can’t hide away anymore, Denise finally picks up the phone to the hospital. Her treatment is going to involve her being on the ward for a month, but even though the family reassures her they can keep things running in her absence, she begins to falter as the moment arrives.

"Luckily, someone is on hand to offer Denise some words of advice in an emotional heart-to-heart," teases our insider.

The conversation convinces her she’s doing the right thing. We finally see Denise begin her treatment, now a woman determined to survive this for the sake of her family."

As Denise begins her battle with a new resolve, will the love and support of her family get her through?

Hollyoaks to air Dee Dee Hutchinson kiss drama as tragic story escalates

 Maddox is caught up in the chaos.

Hollyoaks’ Dee Dee Hutchinson will try to kiss Maddox Keane next week, as the teen continues to struggle after her mum Diane’s death. As the situation spirals out of control, will anyone be able to give her the help she needs?

Dee Dee has found it difficult to deal with her grief, and recently began taking ketamine with friend Trina, a dangerous coping mechanism that she has returned to as she had visions of her late mum.

There is reason to celebrate in the village next week, with Kathleen-Angel and Maddox preparing to sit their final GCSE exam, and Tony encourages them all to mark the end of school in The Dog later.

However, struggling Dee Dee is running on very little sleep, and she immediately brings the joyous mood down when she arrives.

The teens descend on the pub later to toast the start of summer, but Dee Dee notices the attention Kathleen-Angel is getting and is jealous. She continues to create tension, and when Tony picks her up on her behaviour, she lashes out at her dad.

Kathleen-Angel grows tired of Dee Dee’s attitude towards her, so she takes matters into her own hands and confronts her friend in the toilets.

Meanwhile, outside The Dog, Jonah, Jack and Darren are bonding over football stories, with World Cup fever in full force in the village – but Dee Dee disrupts the good vibes and causes chaos again.

In the aftermath of another dramatic day, at school Dee Dee is called in for a chat with headteacher Nancy, and the teen is blindsided when she finds Tony waiting for her in the office.

Tony later confides in Warren about how much he is struggling to parent Dee Dee, and Warren advises him to do whatever it takes to protect his children.

But Dee Dee is rapidly losing control, and when Maddox finds her spiralling outside, he attempts to help. She misreads the signals though and tries to kiss Maddox, and he pulls away.

Furious Dee Dee strikes out at Maddox in response, and the incident is observed by Beth who takes her son away. Leela arrives and takes Dee Dee back to her flat to calm down, but can Leela get through to her?

Emmerdale and Coronation Street off air tonight amid huge Dr Todd storyline

 Soap fans need to wait a little longer to find out what happens next.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale face more schedule changes tonight amid coverage of the Women's World Cup qualifiers. There will be no new episodes of either of the ITV soaps, with the Women's World Cup qualifier between England and Ukraine airing on ITV1.

Coverage of the match begins at 7.30pm and ends at 10.25pm before the ITV News at 10.

Both soaps will return as normal on Wednesday, with Emmerdale airing at 7pm and Coronation Street following at 7.30pm.

Each soap will air an hour-long episode each on Friday, with follow-up bumper episodes set to follow on Monday 15 June 15, and Tuesday 16 June.

The schedule will be further disrupted on Wednesday 17 June and Thursday 18 June, due to coverage of the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tonight's disruptions mean Emmerdale fans will need to wait a little longer to find out what will happen to Dr Todd after Charity Dingle reported her to the police.

For weeks, Dr Todd has been attempting to blackmail Charity into giving her thousands of pounds, threatening to reveal that while Charity was a surrogate for her granddaughter Sarah Sugden, she actually secretly fell pregnant with Ross Barton's baby instead.

Following a confrontation with Dr Todd on the day of Sarah's 21st birthday party, an intoxicated Charity passed out and Dr Todd sexually assaulted her.

In Coronation Street, the investigation into Theo Silverton's death continues, with Summer Spellman being offered a lifeline.

She is currently awaiting trial in prison after being arrested for Theo's murder when the brooch in his flat was found to be hers, among other evidence.

However, last night's episode saw Tyrone Dobbs admit that he had seen Summer on the night of Theo's murder and could prove her innocence, intending to inform the police of what he knew.

The information caused Gary Windass to panic, having been Kit Green's number one suspect in the case for some time, now worrying that attention could turn back to him.

Home and away Wednesday 10th June Episode 8730 Promo

 Wednesday 10th June (Episode 8730) Richie gets another shot. Jo digs herself a deeper hole with Tane. Tane’s called to visit his family.

Home and Away 8729 Episode 9th June 2026

 Tuesday 9th June Episode 8729 Richie gets it wrong. Cash struggles with Eden’s decision. Crime escalates in Summer Bay.

Home and Away's James Stewart teases future on soap amid impressive 10-year milestone

 "I really do love this place."

Home and Away's James Stewart has teased his future on the soap amid his impressive ten-year milestone. The actor has played the beloved Justin Morgan since 2016, and hopes to stay in the role for many years to come.

"What an incredible decade it's been," Stewart told TV Week. "My daughter and I often go back through photos on my phone – which have become sort of an archive of history for people now – and we arrived in Sydney when Scout was only four."

Stewart recalled his relief when he landed the role, which he said provided him some "stability" as a single father. Though he initially signed on for three years, the popular character quickly became a fixture on the soap.

When I was offered this job, I thought, 'Okay. Here's something I can sink my teeth into and sign for three years', which enabled some stability. I put my daughter through school and had a steady income.

"What started happening, unknowingly, to me was that I began to build a family."

Addressing whether fans will get to see another ten years of Justin, Stewart remained tight-lipped, but confirmed that he would like to stay on Home and Away if given the opportunity.

"When I look back at everything that's happened, I really do love this place," he said.

I spend more time with these people than my actual family, and I've thought about that [staying on] for quite a while… I have to say, 'Watch this space'… But if they offer me another contract, I think I'll be staying."

Speaking of family, the actor stars alongside his fiancée Ada Nicodemou on the soap, as she first played his on-screen partner Leah Patterson before the pair sparked up a real-life romance.

The couple got engaged this February on Valentine's Day, after dating for two years.

EastEnders star teases Sonia's future - one year on from emotional exit

 "All of her is a part of me."

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has teased a potential return for Sonia Fowler, following her emotional exit last year. The actor bid farewell to Albert Square in April 2025, after playing the soap character on-and-off since 1993.

Sonia's departure storyline saw her tying up loose ends in Walford, as she decided to embark on a new adventure in Bali with her daughters Bex and Julia and her sister Bianca.

In her final scenes, Sonia headed off into the sunset in a speedboat, which was attached to her getaway car. With Bex behind the wheel, Sonia and Bianca waved goodbye to the Square, with Sonia playing the trumpet in a hilarious nod to her iconic instrument..

In an article for The Guardian, Cassidy described her exit as "a lovely, funny send-off", but explained that she left the soap in order to be more present in her children's lives.

"I won't miss the relentless schedule – having to skip the kids' assemblies, never being able to book a doctor's appointment or make plans with friends.

This industry isn't very friendly for mums, and I want to be home a lot more now," she said.

Despite this, the actor didn't rule out a return to EastEnders in the future, and hinted that she may return to her beloved character.

A lot of actors are very bitter about their soap origins... I just see a character who has given me so much.

"That's why I've been able to leave again in a really amicable manner, and why maybe I'll go back once more. I love Sonia, and the trumpet. All of her is a part of me."

Since her exit, Cassidy has gone back to education in order to train as a carer, after helping to look after her father before his death. The star's new documentary series Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together is available to stream on BBC iPlayer and sees her learning the ropes of the field alongside health and social care professionals.

Samara Weaving reveals the worst part about motherhood just weeks after welcoming her first child: 'Stitches and wearing a diaper'

 Samara Weaving has opened up about the least glamorous part of motherhood, just weeks after welcoming her first child with director husband Jimmy Warden.

The former Home and Away star, 34, shared the worst part of the experience with Betches Media on Wednesday. 

She detailed the moment she felt embarrassed after her friends discovered she had to wear adult diapers during her post-birth recovery. 

'The least cute part is the stitches and wearing a diaper yourself,' she said. 

'I ordered adult diapers to the house and my husband texted the entire friendship group thread. 

'[He wrote,] "Haha, whoever sent these adult diapers to the house, you think we're old." And I went, "Jimmy, I ordered them for myself..

Samara Weaving, 34, has opened up about the least glamorous part of motherhood, just weeks after welcoming her first child with director husband Jimmy Warden

Samara revealed last month she had welcomed her first child with husband Jimmy.

She glowed when she stepped out to promote her new movie Carolina Caroline at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles at the time.

The first-time mother was beaming as she posed in a cream vest paired with pinstripe pants and statement red pumps.

Samara and her husband are yet to share any information on social media about the sex or name of the newborn.

Samara first revealed she was expecting in December 2025.

The Aussie actress shared the exciting news by posting a gallery of baby bump photos to Instagram during the press tour for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

In one image, Samara, who is the niece of Hugo Weaving, stretched her body out on a lounge in a sparkly brown dress as she had her make-up done.

She also revealed her growing bump as she posed in a sheer lace top on the balcony of her LA home.

She detailed the moment she felt embarrassed after her friends discovered she had to wear adult diapers during her post-birth recovery

Ready or Not: Here I Come,' she simply captioned the images, adding a winking face emoji.

Samara and Jimmy met on the set of the Netflix comedy-horror The Babysitter, and married in secret in 2019, according to Who magazine.

The notoriously private star alluded to her marriage during a chat with the Herald Sun in 2022, when asked about her next project.

'I am actually about to go and work with my husband,' she said at the time.

Rumours of a secret marriage had circulated for about a year prior.

Richie’s attempts to prove himself as a police officer take a dangerous turn, as Summer Bay’s recent crime wave leads to a life-threatening shooting.

 

This week on Home and Away in Australia, Richie’s attempts to prove himself as a police officer take a dangerous turn, as Summer Bay’s recent crime wave leads to a life-threatening shooting.

Probationary Constable Richie (Rocco Forrester-Sach) has had a difficult start since arriving at Yabbie Creek police station.

Keen to make an impression, he’s repeatedly pushed too far—leaving Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) unimpressed, and sergeant David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) concerned about whether the new recruit understands the limits of the job.

Despite his best efforts to befriend him, Richie’s early weeks in the bay have seen him repeatedly clash with Cash, after getting off to a bad start when he played a practical joke on him.

Richie dating Cash’s sister-in-law Abigail (Hailey Pinto) hasn’t helped matters, but things came to a head when Cash caught Richie secretly looking through the police database, in an attempt to find out why Cash was on restricted duties.

Cash chose not to report the breach to David, which was just as well given that David later caught Richie drinking at Salt in his uniform following his shift. David pointed out that it was going to be his first and final warning.

Cash’s concerns have also been building around Richie’s attitude to the more ‘dramatic’ side of policing.

Richie has shown a clear interest in firearms, citing the 90s cop films as an influence for wanting to get into the force, and has questioned Cash about his own use of guns in the line of duty.

At one point, Richie brought a target from a recent session at the shooting range into the station, proudly showing Cash his score and wanting to put it up on the wall. David quickly shut the idea down.

David later had further reason to be concerned when Richie admitted he’d been researching gun safes, because he was interested in buying a personal firearm.

David was taken aback, pointing out that he seemed like a very different person at work compared with the softer side he showed with Abby.

Meanwhile, a spate of break-ins and thefts have left the Summer Bay community increasingly unsettled, with Alf (Ray Meagher) and John (Shane Withington) joining forces to encourage the residents to stay alert whilst the police search for answers.

The situation recently escalated when Justin (James Stewart) was lured to a remote roadside location on a fake breakdown callout, only to be ambushed and have his van stolen.

This week, Justin again visits the police station to provide more details about the incident. Richie takes the interview, but his approach quickly causes problems.

Rather than simply gathering Justin’s account of what happened, he presses him over the finer details of the theft. His questions leave an enraged Justin feeling as though he’s being treated with suspicion rather than as the victim of the crime.

The interview also angers Cash, who is quick to reprimand Richie.

I’d describe him as an annoying little brother,” Rocco Forrester-Sach tells TV Week.

“Richie is always there, he’s always sticking his nose into things you wish he wouldn’t, but he’s loyal, got Cash’s back and has his best interests at heart. He so badly wants to be friends with Cash – moving to a new place can be hard!”

Richie respects David so much too that he runs the risk of brown-nosing, much to Cash’s dislike!”

As shown in promos for this week’s episodes, David gathers the team for a briefing, explaining about the increase of robberies in the area and showing some CCTV of a masked offender stealing from a local store. 

Later, Richie and a fellow officer are out on patrol when they spot Justin’s stolen van parked up in the beach car park.

Whilst his colleague goes to take a look, Richie heads back to the car to radio it in, only to be interrupted by a scream.

It’s Lacey (Sophea Pennington), who has just been dragged to the ground by a thug who’s stolen her purse, a man who happens to be wearing the same hoodie seen in the shop CCTV footage.

Despite Richie’s best efforts to stop him, the man leaps into Justin’s van and takes off. 

Richie heads towards Lacey to check that she’s okay, but she urges him to go and pursue the suspect.

Richie speeds off in the cop car, leaving his colleague alone with Lacey.

Unfortunately, Richie’s actions don’t go down too well back at the station.

“Richie has taken matters into his own hands, disregarding protocol, leaving his partner, chasing after a suspect and risking his own safety,” Jeremy Lindsay Taylor explains to TV Week.

Whilst Richie pleads with David, telling him he can fix this, his sergeant orders him off the case.

But it doesn’t take long before Richie is dragged back into the investigation, with TV Week reporting that David gets a new lead—Justin’s van has been found, near a makeshift campsite in the bush.

As police descend on the scene, David orders Richie to stand down, but Richie is quickly caught up in the confusion.

With people shouting around him and the confrontation moving fast, Richie panics and pulls the trigger.

A shot rings out, and someone falls to the ground in front of him.

As Richie freezes, the full horror of what’s happened begins to sink in, with a Summer Bay favourite left fighting for their life.

In the aftermath he is mortified and shocked when he realises what has happened,” Rocco stated in a further interview with The West Australian. 

“By the point it has happened, it is irreversible and the damage is done. As much as he wants to make it right, it might not be possible for him. When a life is on the line, even if a person pulls through, I think the fallout follows that person for a long time.”

“He has got a lot of ground to pave to try to prove to people that he is a good guy.”

As Cash arrives on the scene, paramedics are tending to the unfortunate victim and preparing to transfer them to Northern Districts Hospital.

The incident will also pave the way for the first appearance of Dr Amelia Carlisle (Nicole Da Silva), who has taken over the running of the emergency department whilst Levi (Tristan Gorey) is on leave.

Dana has already mentioned meeting her new boss at the hospital, commenting that she “hasn’t really sussed her out yet,” but that she “seems to be very switched on.”

With Amelia thrown in at the deep end as she treats the gunshot wound, will she be able to save the life of the Summer Bay resident?