A desperate Farrell ups his game to try to woo Carol in 'Fair City'. After all the trauma Trina's causing, Denise wants herself and Lucas to marry asap in 'EastEnders'. Ashley finally comes clean to Claire in 'Coronation Street' and in Emmerdale Ryan lets Mark down when he loses not one but two jobs in the one week. These and lots more soap news and spoilers in 'Soap Watch'.
FAIR CITY
Farrell drops into Phelan's in a last ditch attempt to woo Carol back but she says her decision is final. Louie kisses Yvonne and Connie walks in on them. She walks out when Yvonne can't confirm her love for Louis is dead.
Bela is upset when he realizes Yvonne has forgotten Helen's anniversary but he doesn’t let her know as she tries to convince him to cover a shift on that date. When Rachel reminds Yvonne that it is her mother’s anniversary, they have a comforting heart to heart.
Niamh is fuming with Orla when she finds out that she's splashed out on new clothes for a date instead of paying her rent. However when the date doesn't exactly go to plan, Niamh is sympathetic towards Orla and even offers her money towards her next one.
Elsewhere Deegan can't take Ray's advice to keep the peace and writes Ian up for a parking ticket, which is going to cause trouble back at the station.
Spoiler Alert! Next week things go from bad to worse for Louie and Yvonne when he gets in the middle of her family feud and ends by insulting both Bela and Helen's memory. Yvonne responds by saying that she never wants to see him again. After weeks of will-they-won't-they, Carol tells Ali that she wants to invite Christy out on a date however when she talks to him the conversation takes a weird twist. They end up telling each other that they'll stay good friends, leaving both disappointed but not for long...
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EASTENDERS
Denise suggests to Lucas they get married before Christmas, but is unconvinced that he is ready for the commitment. Zainab and Masood argue over their unborn baby. And Mo and Charlie argue about his new friend Orlenda.
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Spoiler Alert! Grieving EastEnders star given time off
'EastEnders' star Samantha Womack has been allowed as much time off work as she needs. The grieving star, whose father Noel Janes was found dead in his flat in Brighton on Saturday, was due to film scenes this week but has been given time off.
It's not known how long Womack, 36, will be away from the show, where she plays Ronnie Mitchell, but bosses are said to be adjusting scenes so that her absence doesn't impact on the soap. An 'EastEnders' spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts are with Sam and her family at this terrible time. We want her to take as much time off as she needs."
Co-stars are said to have rallied round to fill any gaps in filming schedules. An 'EastEnders' source told the Daily Star that everyone on the show "feels her pain". The source went on: "The Mitchell family are as close off screen as they are on screen, so they have all been saddened by the news.
"Barbara Windsor and Sam's on-screen sister Rita Simons have both been in touch and are doing all they can to help her."
News: EastEnders star in weight loss vow
'EastEnders' star Charlie Brooks has said that she will never weigh more than nine stone again. Brooks, who plays Janine Butcher in the soap, lost two stone in 2005, going from 10st 11lbs to 8st 10lbs. She told Closer magazine: "I never want to be a size 16 again - apart from a blip at Christmas, give or take half a stone; I've kept the majority of weight off. I'm never going to weigh more than nine stone again!"
Brooks added: "You have to completely change your lifestyle to lose weight and it's a constant struggle."
News: Temptation for Lucas in Albert Square
Lucas Johnson will find himself embroiled in a seduction scheme in 'EastEnders' next week. The Sun reports that Lucas (actor Don Gilet) goes behind girlfriend Denise's (Diane Parish) back to meet his estranged wife Trina (Sharon Duncan Brewster).
Drug addict Trina has made sure that she is emerging from the shower when he arrives, and then drops her towel in front of him.
Lucas then grabs hold of her and is told by Trina that she will leave him and their son Jordan alone if he gives her £1,000.
The scenes will be screened in next Tuesday's episode of 'EastEnders'.
CORONATION STREET
Ashley confesses to Claire that he didn’t go through with the vasectomy. Kevin and Molly slope off to a hotel together. Meanwhile Norris gets a call from the police informing him that Ramsay died on the flight to Australia.
Spoiler Alert! Corrie's Carla gives grave warning
The drama in 'Coronation Street' is going to take a dark turn over the next couple of months thanks to the devious antics of Tony Gordon.
The Sun has reported that Tony will propose to new love Maria Connor at the graveside of her husband Liam, whom he arranged to have murdered. However Alison King who plays his wife Carla in the soap will return to 'Coronation Street' just in time Alison King to save Maria.
Liam's former sister-in-law and lover, warns estranged hubby Tony, played by Gray O'Brien, to back off from Maria (Samia Smith) or she'll expose his secret. The ultimatum is due to air in October. 
News: Corrie star says she's nothing like character
'Coronation Street' actress Helen Flanagan has said that she is nothing like her character Rosie Webster.
According to Closer magazine, the 19-year-old actress said: "I'm not confident like Rosie. I feel something has clicked into place in the past few months. Like a lot of girls, it took a while for me to be okay with the way I look, but I'm getting comfortable in my own skin. With age I think you learn to be happy with what you've got."
News: Baby joy for former Corrie star
Former 'Coronation Street' star Charlie Condou has become a dad after a close female friend acted as his surrogate. According to The Sun his friend, who acted as his surrogate, gave birth to an as yet unnamed baby girl. 
Condou, 36, who plans to raise the child with his partner, wrote on Twitter: "I have the most beautiful daughter in the world!"
Charlie played midwife Marcus Dent in 'Coronation Street', who was the on-screen boyfriend of Sean Tully (Antony Cotton). The two met shortly after Sean fathered a child for pal Violet Wilson.
News: Litter trouble for Corrie's Becky
Anti-litter campaigners have criticised 'Coronation Street' for allowing Becky Granger to throw cigarette butts on the ground without punishment.
In a recent episode of the soap, following Becky's arrest after her wedding day, viewers saw Katherine Kelly's troubled character flouting litter laws following smoking sessions on two separate occasions.
According to Digital Spy an anti-littering spokeswoman commented: "It is disappointing that 'Coronation Street' chooses 
to allow one of its characters to throw a butt on the floor and suggest that it is okay to treat our streets like a giant ashtray.
"We understand the writers are concerned with realism but Becky is a role model to many viewers. We all have a responsibility to keep our local area clean."
However, a 'Coronation Street' spokeswoman insisted that Becky's littering was necessary as it helped to show her stress after being arrested on her wedding day.
She explained: "Becky is a troubled character going through a troubled time. She did not think as she threw the cigarette down. Her behaviour is often irresponsible but this isn't the behaviour you'll see from the Street's other residents."
EMMERDALE
Ryan manages to lose two jobs in the space of a week. Chas gets drunk at Katie's birthday party and has a one night stand with Carl. Elsewhere, Nicola goes back to work and leaves Jimmy to look after Angelica.
Spoiler Alert: Emmerdale's Charity returns as runaway bride
Charity Dingle will make her shock return to Emmerdale racing through the countryside in a glamorous wedding dress. According to The Sun, the feisty Dingle, played by Emma Atkins, 34, left with baby Noah in 2005 after blackmailing Jimmy King.
However it seems she is preparing to get hitched for a third time and invitations are sent out for her wedding to a mystery groom.
Speaking about her return on 1 October, Atkins said: "I am incredibly excited. It's a new chapter in both my life and Charity's."
NEIGHBOURS
The hospital denies the Kennedy’s application for IVF and Karl risks his job by publishing his side of the story in the paper. Toadie represents him in front of the hospital board but emotions get the better of him and Libby is forced to fire him.
HOLLYOAKS
Jacqui’s attempts to find Max are unsuccessful, and to make matters worse, Loretta has been given her job at the launderette while she was away. Therese is determined to pursue a career as a glamour model, but nobody is happy at the prospect.
Spoiler Alert! Bonnie Tyler to appear in Hollyoaks Later
Singer Bonnie Tyler is set to appear in an upcoming episode of 'Hollyoaks Later'. The singer will perform a duet with Carmel McQueen in the show.
Producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "It's a real coup for 'Hollyoaks Later' to have Bonnie.We're delighted that she's agreed to take part in what will be an hilarious and entertaining sequence.
"'Hollyoaks Later' is a cocktail of drama, comedy and slightly absurd fantasy which I'm sure viewers will love."
News: Row erupts over Strictly star Whittle
The BBC has dismissed reports that 'Hollyoaks' star Ricky Whittle will have an unfair advantage on 'Strictly Come Dancing' this year.
Whittle, 27, already has previous dance experience after appearing on BBC's 'Let's Dance for Comic Relief' in February. The charity show saw the soap star being trained by Strictly's choreographer Richard Marcel.
An insider told The Mirror: "Not only has the BBC failed to mention that Ricky is already a very good dancer, but they've kept quiet that he's even worked with Strictly's choreographer in the past.
"Under Marcel's guidance, he put in a stunning performance. It's really unfair as all the contestants are supposed to be total novices."
However, the corporation has insisted that Whittle's performance of Footloose on the programme required different skills to those needed for Strictly's dances.
A spokesman explained: "Ricky took part in Let's Dance but it was not Latin or ballroom and he trained for just 15 hours. Some of Strictly's contestants have some limited dance experience but none are professional dancers."
Whittle recently admitted that he is keen to "win and go far" on the hit TV contest.
HOME AND AWAY
This week, Martha is saddened by Colleen's reaction to her relationship, Trey holds Kirsty, John Palmer and the schoolchildren hostage. Hugo's life hangs in the balance and Belle has unexpected news.
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News: Home and Away star gives birth to son
'Home and Away' star Holly Brisley has given birth to her first child and named him Levi Harper Ford. Brisley is married to marketing executive Paul Ford. She recently returned to the soap to reprise her role as Amanda Vale and was said to be "ecstatic" after years of trying to get pregnant.
Brisley told Woman's Day: "After years of trying to have a baby I'm finally a mum, and I am ecstatic. This is my best role ever."
The actress was apparently forced to have a caesarean after doctors said her natural birth plan would not be possible once she had gone into labour.
She added: "The obstetrician told us that the head still hadn't engaged and that a natural birth wasn't looking promising as my hips are quite narrow and he wasn't sure Levi would fit, so he recommended a caesarean.
"Here I was, wanting a completely natural birth, and I ended up having a caesar with all the drugs."
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