The EastEnders star, 36, who joined the cast as Sonia Fowler aged just nine, was bullied about her weight and was even called a 'beached whale' before reaching her teens.

Danny Dyer believes EastEnders have taken soaps 'to a new level' this week and is 'very proud' of the BBC One programme's thrilling episodes to mark the show's 35th anniversary this week.

Viewers took to Twitter to praise the Australian soap for marking the anniversary through a list of Walford-themed cocktails outside The Waterhole bar.

Leading the glamour were Shona and Danielle as they displayed their amazing legs in cocktail dresses, while Gillian Taylforth was assisted by a male pal as she headed to a waiting taxi.

The EastEnders actress and I'm A Celeb victor, 27, stunned fans as she pulled her hair off and shared the cheeky caption: 'Hair today, gone tomorrow!'

In photos of her new clothing line, the I'm A Celebrity winner, 27, looked sensational as she modelled her collection.

The former EastEnders actress, 27, showcased her impressive singing skills as she belted out Demi Lovato's This Is Me in an Instagram clip on Monday evening.

The EastEnders star, 42, was roasted by his friend for only being interested in women that 'were the same age as his daughter,' and suggested he should try and find a partner through personality.

The former EastEnders star, 27, proved family comes first as she enjoyed some quality time with her youngest child in a sweet clip uploaded to her Instagram account on Monday morning.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton looked incredible when she attended the TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday.

Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack has revealed his soap star wife Samantha 'takes the mick' out of his line-learning style.

Appearing on Lorraine on Wednesday, the former EastEnders actress, 48, discussed her fertility issues, the death of mum, and explained how she keeps her mental health in check

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa, 27, sent fans wild as she hinted her character Lauren Branning could return to Albert Square.

Melissa Suffield has given birth to her first child with fiancé Robert Brendan. 

The Ex- EastEnders actress, 27, shared a sweet picture with her baby boy resting on her chest during the night alongside the caption: 'Shout out to the 3am crew!'

The EastEnders actress asked for questions while bored at home as she isolates with her fiance Ben Bhanvra.

The I'm A Celebrity star, 27, admitted she would torture herself by Googling 'fat Lauren Branning' every day but was addicted to reading cruel taunts from trolls.

Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa enjoyed a scenic walk with their children on Tuesday, and revealed it is the first time time the youngsters have left the house since lockdown began.

Deepak, 50, was interviewed in Hastings during a segment about how the beach was deserted and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to recognise the 90's icon on Sunday's BBC news.

She's known for being an incredible actress. Yet Jacqueline Jossa revealed she has a hidden second skill as she showcased her vocal abilities on Monday.

Jacqueline Jossa was fulfilling some domestic duties as she headed to the shops for essentials on Wednesday.

The EastEnders star, 49, marked her filmmaker beau's 29th birthday with a sweet Instagram message on Wednesday, as the couple isolate amid the nation's COVID-19 lockdown.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton showed off her edgy side by posing in front of graffiti in a crop top and high-waited tracksuit bottoms in a picture uploaded to Instagram on Thursday.

Jacqueline Jossa kept herself busy as she showcased her taut abs during an Instagram video on Thursday.

The former Coronation Street star, 32, appears in the new comedy-drama opposite Joe, 35, with Michelle playing his friend's girlfriend Erin.

She works hard to maintain her sensational figure. And Michelle Keegan showed off the fruitsof her labour as she shared a sizzling bikini snap with her four million Instagram followers.

The Our Girl actress, 32, was back on home turf as she hosted an immersive wellness event  in collaboration with Adidas for Very.co.uk in London on Thursday.

Michelle Keegan has revealed she is constantly get asked by her mother Jackie when she and her husband Mark Wright will have children.

The Brassic star, 32, took to Twitter to reach out to her 3.6 million followers for help as she felt 'helpless' in protecting her pet pooch from the loud noises.

Michelle Keegan's fans have claimed that she looks like a 'different person' in her most recently Instagram snap where she poses with her pooch Pip.

Michelle Keegan, 32, so enjoyed the family get together and the joys of the festive season that she said she didn't know what day it was.

Michelle Keegan reportedly pulled out of an appearance on Saturday Kitchen Live this weekend in order to self-isolate at home with her husband Mark Wright.

The radio presenter, 33, was chatting to Michelle about the new series of her comedy Brassic and joked that it was 'strange' to be interviewing his wife.

The attractive pair met at shoe designer Brian Atwood's party at the Four Seasons restaurant last Wednesday and have been seen together at several events since.

It looks like Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and Miss USA Olivia Culpo are diving into a romance after they were pictured snuggling next to each other once again

Scientists now say the admission by Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte during the summer Olympics about urinating in the pool is really not such a bad thing.

Michael Phelps has wished his USA team-mate Ryan Lochte happy birthday as they both prepare for the Olympic Games in Rio.

Here, we chart how Ryan Lochte turned Saturday night and Sunday morning into hours and hours of shame for his nation - and  threaten to overshadow the brilliance of Michael Phelps' glory.

Friends of Ryan Lochte are mounting a defense of the 'robbed' swimmer, saying that although he has changed his story, it contains a core truth that he handed over money to a man at gunpoint.

Ryan Lochte issued an emotional apology to the people of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro during  the second part of his sit-down interview with Today host Matt Lauer on Monday.

Ryan Lochte may check in to rehab he said on |Monday, shortly after he was dropped by three of his four major sponsors. He said that he first needs to see his family and talk with them.

The 32-year-old Olympian gold medalist and professional dancer and choreographer skipped out on the U.S. holiday weekend celebrations and took to the DWTS studios for dance practice.

Sam Sododeh, 59, and Barzeen Soroudi, 25, were arrested and charged with trespassing after they stormed the stage in protest against Lochte during the show's season premiere on Monday.

The pair were reunited in Los Angeles where Bachelorette Sam star is based.

Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ryan Lochte is back in the pool, sober, and leaning on his new family as he prepares for the 2020 Tokyo Games after his false robbery claims in Rio in 2012.

President Donald Trump will use his Turnberry golf property in Scotland as relief point after days of diplomatic talks with U.S. allies prior to a Monday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to protest the arrival of President Donald Trump (bottom right). Meanwhile the US President (inset) has started playing golf

The golden retriever was celebrated at Guisachan House in Tomich, Inverness-shire. The well-loved canine was first bred on the estate in the 19th century by estate owner Lord Tweedmouth.

Gran-of-two Elaine Armstrong, 53, said she took the pictures of the bull on the Isle of Mull to highlight just how damaging dumping rubbish can be to the environment and wildlife

Adele Burns, 47, was left unable to see or move 24 hours after a nightmare visit to Rainbow Rooms in Glasgow where stylists struggled to get her colour and cut right.