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EastEnders the big winner at Inside Soap Awards

Updated / Monday, 25 Sep 2023 18:36
Jamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold as EastEnders' Jay and Lola
Jamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold as EastEnders' Jay and Lola

EastEnders has dominated at the Inside Soap Awards in the UK, taking home six gongs out of a possible 15 - including the award for Best Soap.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold took home Best Actress for her performance as Lola Pearce-Brown as the biggest faces from the soap world attended Salsa Temple in London's Victoria Embankment on Monday.

Lola's journey came to an end when her last moments at home, surrounded by EastEnders characters paying tribute, were shown earlier this year following a brain tumour diagnosis. The journey won Best Storyline.

Isabella Brown, who plays Lola's daughter Lexi, was named Best Young Performer.

Jamie Borthwick, who plays Lola's husband Jay Brown, was named Best Actor.

His co-star Max Bowden, who plays Lexi's father Ben Mitchell, was named Soap Superstar of 2023.

EastEnders star Max Bowden

Emmerdale's the Dingles were named Best Family.

The ITV soap's Mark Charnock and Dominic Brunt, who play Marlon Dingle and Paddy Kirk, respectively, won the Best Partnership award.

Paddy's suicide attempt and his attendance at a men's support group have been tackled by the village-set soap as Marlon tries to get him to open up.

Coronation Street's Maureen Lipman was awarded Best Comic Performance, which was previously announced, for her role as Evelyn Plummer.

Todd Boyce was named Best Villain for his portrayal of Stephen Reid - Coronation Street's serial killer.

Best Newcomer was awarded to Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey.

The Best Showstopper, for a showcase stunt or episode, went to Coronation Street's acid attack story.

An instalment of the soap saw Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still) attempt to throw acid on Daisy Midgeley - who has been the victim of stalking in a long-running storyline.

Elsewhere, Inside Soap readers named Chris Walker their Best Daytime Star for his depiction of police officer Rob Hollins in Doctors.

Casualty's Nigel Harman, who is currently a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, collected the Best Drama Star award for his role as Dr Max Cristie.

Marking more than a decade playing Hollyoaks' Maxine Minniver, Nikki Sanderson won the Outstanding Achievement award for her dedication to the role.

Inside Soap editor Gary Gillatt, said: "The big storylines of 2023 often proved a harrowing watch... cancer, stalking, misogyny and depression were the major themes tackled this year, and our trophies are awarded by an audience who've clearly responded to these challenging episodes.

"Though they're also relieved to have Marlon and Paddy's banter and Evelyn's one-liners to lift the mood."

Inside Soap is a weekly title published by Hearst UK.

Source: Press Association

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