'Fair City's Yvonne is struggling to cope with her recent baby news. 'EastEnders' has a new bad boy and he's about to be exposed, John Stape is causing quite a stir in 'Coronation Street' and Charity is getting a frosty reception in 'Emmerdale'. These and lots more soap news and spoilers in 'Soap Watch'.
FAIR CITY
Yvonne is still struggling with her baby news and cancels Bela's big lunch. Connie promises that she's committed to both her and the baby whatever she decides to do. Elsewhere Charlie is back and Dermot and Jo rally around him for support. However he and best pal Bela have a falling out that puts them both under pressure. Bill lays his deal on the table about Annette to McAleer, who has a big decision to make.
Spoiler alert! Bill shows his true colours when he lies to Annette's face when she confronts him about his offer to McAleer. After hearing that McAleer offered to 'buy her' from her husband she threatens to go to the police but of course Bill encourages her to keep schtum for fear his dirty little secret is exposed.
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EASTENDERS
It's all happening at Masood's house this week. First of all someone vandalises their front door with the words 'Bad Boy'. Clever Syed tries to blame Masood, leading Zainab to think he's having an affair and Tamwar's web secret explodes into the open too.
Spoiler alert! Next week as everyone gets ready to give Bradley a great send off in the Vic, Max refuses to go saying that he has other business to attend to. However Stacey does attend and her increasingly erratic behaviour finally inspires her nearest and dearest to take drastic action. 
Spoiler Alert EastEnders star hints at exit storyline
'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood has hinted at details about his co-star Jo Joyner's temporary exit from the show. According to Digital Spy, the actor, who plays Max Branning in the soap, said there would be an "interesting build-up" to the departure of Tanya, as Joyner goes on maternity leave.
The actor said: "It's something different for the Brannings. It's great and it's a very interesting build-up. It's something we've not seen before. I think it'll be an interesting time to see [Tanya] away from the family to see how he copes."
"There are plans there with the girls, whether they'll be there or not we'll have to wait and see. I think it's an interesting time for Max. It'll be great to see...what he gets up to."
News: Owen's advice to Ricky - "Turn gay"
'EastEnders' star Sid Owen has been speaking about the love triangle involving his character, Ricky Butcher, Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer).
In an interview on the 'EastEnders' website, Owen was asked what advice he would give Ricky.
He replied: "Probably turn gay, it might be easier." The actor added: "Just stop being such a pushover, but he's such a nice guy, he can't really help it. Make a stand for himself, be a bit stronger and try to put his foot down."
Owen also spoke of his happiness for newly returned star Westbrook. "It's been great," he said. "I'm pleased for her, she's had a major comeback and she's handling it really well."
CORONATION STREET
Kevin and Molly have moved their relationship up a notch. He lies to Sally that he has a 10k race in Glasgow and the two run-away for a few days. Although the duo feel guilty for sneaky around on their spouses, they're too loved up to stop their illicit affair. Meanwhile Sally is busy hosting the anti-John Stape meeting, much to Fiz's disgust.
Spoiler Alert! Sally is furious when she receives a letter from John saying that he and Fiz are looking forward to moving back to the street, to build their future together. She calls an 'anti John-Spade meeting' in The Rovers to try to ban him from moving back to the cobbles.
Spoiler Alert! Corrie's lesbian affair shocker
'Coronation Street's' Brooke Vincent has revealed an upcoming on-screen lesbian affair for her character Sophie Webster. According to The Sun, the teenage actress is set to have a romance next year with best pal Sian, played by Sacha Parkinson. 
Speaking at recent Inside Soap Awards, Vincent told TV Biz the pair had already discussed how they will handle the storyline. She said: "We've talked about it; we're so close so we'll be alright. I've just told her as long as she sticks to her own side when it comes to the kissing scenes things will be fine."
Vincent, 17, added: "I think the story's going to be really good, it's something to get my teeth into and it will take Sophie out of Rosie's shadow. It will also let other teenage girls know they are not the only ones going through it if they are experiencing something similar.
"Often there aren't as many lesbian characters on TV compared to gay ones so it's a really positive thing for the soap."
However she admitted her friends and family were shocked when she told them what would happen to Sophie: "When I told my friends they were like 'shut up!'. My granddad was like 'as long as you're comfortable with it', you know, big gulp." 
Spoiler Alert! Corrie set for knife attack shocker
'Coronation Street' fans are set for one of this year's most dramatic storylines on the soap. The Daily Record reports that viewers will see a knife-wielding Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) confront Roy Cropper (David Neilson) at a canal while he is bat-watching.
The stand-off follows Roy's discovery that Tony was responsible for Liam Connor's death. The actors filmed the scene this week and the showdown will be screened in November.
News: Corrie star threatens to quit - Report
'Coronation Street's Michael Le Vell, who plays Kevin Webster has threatened to quit the soap over his adulterous storyline, according to a report. The Sun claims Le Vell has vowed to quit if his character doesn't end his affair with Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns).
Le Vell, 44, who has played the mechanic for 26 years, said he would be appalled if Kevin does not change his ways after learning that his wife Sally has cancer.
Speaking to TV Biz, the married dad-of-two said: "If Sally's cancer doesn't end the affair and Kevin's got no remorse towards her then I'm leaving because I can't be putting up with it.
"If he carries on with Molly he doesn't deserve to be in the family unit, it's as simple as that."
This Friday the affair heats up a level when the cheating couple confess they have fallen in love with each other. Sally will tell Kevin she has the killer disease just as he and Molly plan to start a new life together. He is then torn between staying with his wife and two kids or his mistress.
However Le Vell says most of his sympathy currently lies with Molly's naive hubby Tyrone (Alan Halsall). He explained: "I feel most sorry for Tyrone. Sally's had her share of affairs but Tyrone's done no harm to anyone."
News: Corrie star finds storyline 'draining'
'Coronation Street' star Jennie McAlpine has said she finds her character's current storyline "draining".
According to The Mirror, the actress said: "It's been very draining. Not emotionally, because I never take my work home with me, but genuinely physically exhausting."
"It's tiring having to cry continuously and I take a long time to recover from that. My face goes all red and my eyes sting for ages afterwards. I'm not a good crier!"
News: Baby joy for Corrie star Thomson
'Coronation Street' star John Thomson and his wife Sam Sharp have announced that they are expecting a baby. A spokesperson for the actor, who plays Jesse Chadwick in the soap, said: "The Thomson family are overjoyed.
"Sam is three months pregnant after three failed IVF treatments."
The couple also have a six-year-old daughter, Olivia.
News: Corrie star turned down Dancing on Ice
Former 'Coronation Street' star Tina O'Brien was shocked when she was asked to do 'Dancing On Ice' just three days after giving birth. According to The Sun, the actress, 26, who had her first child 
Scarlett with fellow 'Coronation Street' star Ryan Thomas (who plays Jason Grimshaw) last October, said: "I was like, 'I have a three-day-old baby. I think it's a little bit out of the question right now.' That was really funny."
The actress, who played Sarah-Louise Platt in the soap, is back on the small screen in the crime drama 'Blue Murder' tonight at 9pm.
EMMERDALE
The drama continues after Charity's big entrance last week as Nicola is on the war path to recover the money she stole from Jimmy. Charity and Cain have a big heart to heart too. Aaron is in trouble when he tries to put Carl's life on the line.
News: Emmerdale star was worried about return
'Emmerdale' star Emma Atkins has said that she was worried about returning to the soap as Charity Tate. According to Digital Spy, the actress said: "I was daunted at thinking that I might make a pig's ear of it by not being able to 'find' the character again, but I was worrying unnecessarily. As soon as I got the first brilliant script, I knew I could do it."
"I want to enjoy every second I'm here and embrace the character completely again. From that train of thought and mindset, it came instinctively."
NEIGHBOURS
Declan reluctantly returns to work, with Rebecca and Paul agreeing to baby-sit little India. Although Paul gets off to a slow start, he soon gets the hang of it. However when Declan sees him making a mistake he loses it before Rebecca makes him see sense.
HOLLYOAKS
While out running with Eli this week, Newt makes a new friend in Rae. Elsewhere Elliot, Nancy and Kris watch old footage of Sarah and mourn the loss of their best friend. Elliot is cautioned by the police over his drunk and disorderly behaviour.
News: Hollyoaks star pleased with exit story
'Hollyoaks' actress Loui Batley has said that she was pleased with her character Sarah's exit storyline.
According to Digital Spy, the 22-year-old actress said that she was happy with her final storyline, which saw Sarah fall to her death after her parachute failed during a skydive.
Batley said: "I had a meeting with ['Hollyoaks Later' producer] Bryan [Kirkwood] and he told me what he was thinking and asked how I felt about the storyline and I thought it was amazing."
"It really draws a line under the four years. I've been there for quite a while and it was a great ending for the character - I couldn't have asked for a better way to go. It was perfect."
"Most people say they don't want to die so they have the option to go back and as much as I've absolutely loved my time on the show, I knew it was my time to go."
HOME AND AWAY
Charlie is kicking herself for having a go at Ross but she really begins to feel guilty when she realises that Ross is missing. Morag is fuming with Charlie especially as she knows how fragile Ross is at the moment.
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ROS NA RÚN
Jason unveils Tadhg's antics to Frances, about his bribes over his baby sister. Tara and Caomhán's relationship is on the rocks. Elsewhere Caitríona quits her job in the radio station. Bríd worries about her Molly's future
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Top honours for EastEnders at Inside Soap awards
'EastEnders' took home top honours at the Inside Soap Awards last night, as well as a fourth consecutive Best Actress win for Lacey Turner. It beat 'Coronation Street' by collecting seven of the 14 gongs, including Best Soap, to rival Corrie's haul of five awards.
Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks' won one award, with the Best Family title going to The McQueens, while 'Emmerdale' went away empty-handed.
ITV police show 'The Bill' collected the award for Best Drama for the fourth year running.
Best Actor went to 'Coronation Street's' Gray O'Brien, for his portrayal of twisted Tony Gordon, whose antics have included ordering the killing of his love rival, Liam Connor.
'EastEnders' John Partridge, who plays openly gay Christian Clarke, was named Sexiest Male, while Michelle Keegan ('Coronation Street's' feisty Tina McIntyre) triumphed in the Sexiest Female category.
Best Bad Boy was taken by 'EastEnders' Larry Lamb for his role as scheming Archie Mitchell, who constructed a web of lies to keep his daughter Ronnie (Samantha Womack) from knowing she was the mother of Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace). The gripping tale of Archie's torment and Danielle's death scooped the Best Storyline award. Best Bitch was picked up by Charlie Brooks ('EastEnders' Janine Butcher), who has won the award twice before.
'Coronation Street's' Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor) collected the award for Best Newcomer, after winning in the same category at the British Soap Awards in May. Collecting the award for Best Soap along with his co-stars, Charlie G Hawkins (Darren Miller) said the EastEnders cast had put in a lot of "hard graft".
He added: "We've had highs and lows but as long as we keep doing good and keep the fans happy they keep watching."
Best Actress winner Lacey Turner said: "It really means a lot to me. Thank you very much from everyone from 'EastEnders' for this opportunity and for all the help and support."
Giving his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video, Best Actor Gray O'Brien said it was "quite a shock" to win. He added: "I'm touched and honoured. I didn't know any of you watched it."
Collecting his award for Best Newcomer, 'Coronation Street' actor Craig Gazey made a dig at rival soap 'Emmerdale', which went away empty-handed. He joked that fellow nominee Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy) had asked for help with his acceptance speech. Gazey added: "Only joking. I'm sure 'Emmerdale' has won lots of others. Sorry guys."
TV presenter George Lamb handed out the award for Best Bad Boy to his father Larry. Accepting it, the actor said: "I've never won a television award before. It's truly exciting and I do appreciate it."
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Taragh Loughrey-Grant
