Vera Duckworth's death and Max and Stacey Branning's affair being uncovered have gone head-to-head as this year's best storyline.
The 'Coronation Street' and 'EastEnders' plots are vying for the accolade in this year's Inside Soap awards. Also up in the storyline category are the death of baby Daniel in 'Emmerdale' and Hannah Ashworth's eating disorder in 'Hollyoaks'.
Meanwhile, actress Gemma Bissix is shortlisted twice for best bitch - in her roles as 'EastEnders' Clare Bates and Clare Cunningham in 'Hollyoaks'. She is up against Alison King, aka 'Coronation Street's Carla Connor and Jennifer Metcalfe for her role as Mercedes McQueen in 'Hollyoaks'.
Up for best bad boy as well as best actor are 'Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd and 'EastEnders' Robert Kazinsky. Kazinsky is also shortlisted as sexiest male.
The winners will be announced at the Inside Soap awards ceremony in London on Monday.
