Bright Eyes

Just like the Chris Fountain situation on Corrie, I think it's so stupid that these actors receive any disciplinary action at all. People need to get their head out of their asses and stop being so sensitive to things that don't affect them. As long as it doesn't affect their work and they aren't breaking any laws, they should be able to do whatever the hell they want. Sure people have every right to criticize, but this is his instagram account. At the end of the day, if you don't like it, unfollow him and move on with your life. That's what someone who isn't a pathetic troll would do. Poor Duncan James. It never occurred to me that what he was going through was so serious. It sounds awful. I'm excited to see him on Hollyoaks, a place I can see him fitting in wonderfully. Superficially, it'll be a treat to see him be treated as a true Hollyoaks hunk. The man has one of the best bodies I've ever seen. Glam Amy deserves it. She's come so far.

Whoever did Louise Marwood's make-up today needs to be fired immediately. Woof!

Carl, DigitalSpy is going to send you to an early grave. You must stop going there, at once! Other than Tracy being the wrong woman for David, I really don't have a major problem with any of the stories right now. I was really sceptical about Cain/Charity, but the way it all played out this week impressed me. I'm happily surprised the show is writing it as Cain and Charity being the awful couple they truly are together. They play off each other so well, but never as a true romance. I still remember that incredible episode during Blackburn's era (a man whose regime I detested), where the shoe was on on the other foot and Cain wanted Charity, but even she knew then that he only ever saw her as a dirty whore. I wish I could find it online. I do have to remember that McLeod inherited this aspect of Charity and Zak/Joanie, so I'm giving him leeway on those fronts to see where he goes. Having Belle's drama become paramount in the latter story is a smart move. May she ruin the wedding in fantastic glory. I was completely enthralled by all the Gabby drama recently, too. She was so mean, so cutting, but I never hated her. They walked the line with her fury, rejection, and pain with excellence. I also hope they stick to keeping Liv as the more rational one. It's a nice contrast, and making them true friends was such a refreshing move. I also never want another instance of Liv's shop destruction. I never want to see EastEnders at it's worst in the Dales ever again.

I always get nervous when the show introduces a real house set. Nothing good ever happens in them.

He's always been a favourite of mine, even at times when most people wanted to see the back of him. This will be a huge loss to the show for me, and he's already filmed his exit scenes, so it's going to be a struggle to adjust. The Sun article hinted he'll get an open-ended exit, thankfully. Plus, for some reason, like Ryan Thomas/Jason Grimshaw, this feels like just a temporary goodbye. I have faith Andy will be back in the dales at some point. In the meantime, I'll have to tell myself that I watched this show for years with just Andy/Victoria, so having it now be just Robert/Victoria for the Sugden clan will have to do. Hopefully, the writers will take more of an effort in strengthening their relationship. The recent episode where Robert returned to town, but never went to see how Victoria was after being attacked, and the fact that he still hasn't showed any sign of caring, is infuriating. I will say, it is encouraging to see Victoria have a point of view for more than a couple episodes. That hasn't happened since Gavin Blyth took over and decided she was worthless. It's just discouraging that Robert is chained to a Dingle. And though it's petty, I hate that I've lost so many of my favourites in recent years, but not one damn Dingle shows any signs of getting off my lawn. Even though I can enjoy them at times (mostly away from each other), when I think of the grand scheme of things, and how much more incestuous the show becomes when everyone but this family leaves, it gives me no pause to say that I would nuke this family as swiftly as possible if I could. (sans Queen Charity, of course).

Not going to lie, my grade 8 self was hooked on the panic room story. I feel like Guza's GH was great only if you were tuning into the show for the first time, but after a couple years watching his work I noticed the retreads and backed away, never to return.

She already knew by that point that he slept with Bernice. It pays to watch everyday. She already knew by that point that he slept with Bernice. It pays to watch everyday. Uhhh...excuse me...I DO watch every day. I guess I just didn't know that Chrissie was aware they'd slept together. P.S. Sorry about multiple posts-this site is a technical challenge on an iPhone. Everyone falls into the post snafu on this site. Anyway, if you do watch everyday then it I do wonder how you missed the scene where, in a picture taken by Holly, Andy was caught with another woman. Chrissie hearing the phone just clinched that the woman was Bernice.

She already knew by that point that he slept with Bernice. It pays to watch everyday.

This new chapter of Nico's story reminds me of a great British film starring Thora Birch and Keira Knightley called 'The Hole.' I just looked up the film (to make sure I spelled Keira's name right) and as soon as I saw Daniel Brocklebank was listed as part of the cast I instantly remembered his part of the film. Strange how his Corrie arrival never gave me a sense that I knew him from somewhere else. Knowing she would debut in the fall, I was still hoping we'd get a little glimpse of Jude's return. Still, looks like the show will continue on the great path they've been on since at least November 2014. I've missed Amy since the day she left with during that awkward Marquess mess. Barnesy is just an added bonus. It's too bad he's not back for good, at least not yet.

With the news of Tracy's father coming aboard and with the speculation that he may also be Vanessa's father, does anyone else think he could end up being Chrissie's father as well? I think Marlon and Carly will surprisingly work well together. I'm glad they dealt with that random hanging thread that was Marlon/Harriet from a while back.

I never cared about Buster because he was chained to a family I've never wholly liked. If only the rest of them could follow. Except for Lee, for Carl's sake alone. If this leads to Phil/Shirley, it gives Sean O'Connor an open route to fixing Kathy and Sharon. I'd surrender Shirley in a heartbeat for the latter two any day, especially since she's mostly been a pathetic sad sack since I started watching back in 2010. Let's just hope O'Connor is aware of the problems with both and wants to rectify them just as much. August is going to be a long month in Walford.

I watched him on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. I'm so happy for his success. Best thing is, he can really act, too. He got some major stories during his soap years, (murder cover up, and suicide attempt among them), and he never disappointed. He's set to be the biggest import from my soap, and I couldn't be more thrilled.

For a little brevity ... The great Laura Benanti as Melania Trump.

Normally, I feel bad for the jilted party but not in this instance. I am ALL for Todd and Billy. I can't wait to see Sean sob over the loss of yet another man and he's left out in the cold. Too bad he can't just stay in London, never to be heard from again. I also thought that Tracy was so well used tonight. I've always loved her friendship with Todd since it started, but to see it so strong and cemented in this episode did her a world of good.

It started off with what I would have expected, but as it continued I was quite impressed. Could Kate Oates be responsible? It would certainly be more in tune with her work that Blackburn's. It's so strange that Sean O'Connor will be credited before her. He's very brave for choosing to put his name on work that isn't truly his.

Only terrorists wouldn't like this amazing creation.

The witch finally got her comeuppance; straight through the wind shield. What a wonderfully messed up character she was. A great story form start to finish. I'm still peeved that I didn't get to see Margaret slapping her from here to eternity, but Shorty is rarely that kind of show. I remember how shocked I was when Emma landed one past Kylie's face. Emma got my attention after that. Drew and Mo apologizing to Curtis made me feel so vindicated. I hope he can win Esther's affections from Finn, a guy I do not trust. I felt this way about Victoria when she started, and look how that turned out. But this is Shorty, so Curtis and Lucy are always in the back of my mind. After the Dallas/Ula switcheroo awhile back, nothing is certain. It seems like this polymer affects brain function negatively. This Vintage story is engaging, but seeing as Wikipedia lists Boyd as leaving sometime this year, where they go with his supposed delusions should be interesting. Sam Bunkall will be missed. Seeing how adorable he is in backstage videos, I can't help but have a little crush. I'm sure TK's body will do its best to distract me from my loss. However, it is odd that he wasn't more involved in Victoria's comeuppance. I wonder if they'll have him react to her undoing. I also must shine a light again on the wonderful Harper. She is such a rare treat on soaps today. She's fierce, strong, and kick ass without the writers ever having to tell us she is, and without her ever coming off as a bitch. They show us with her actions and Ria Vandevis always commands the screen. Her confrontation with Victoria after Harper had finally seen her true colours was electric. And as a Game of Thrones fan, I couldn't help but compare her black dress in those scenes to Cersei's when she took over the throne. Harper is a goddess after all. I love her terribly.

The short peroxide blonde hair does her no favours. It always horrified me to see her with that strong black eye make-up on CBB as well. Mirrors need to be refunded.

If this bitch doesn't get it, so help me ...

Throwing away the Campbell brothers is one of the biggest mistakes this show has made. A damn shame.

The Tony scenes, especially with Harry, moved me more than I ever expected they could. I wonder what will take Diane out of the village for Alex Fletcher's maternity leave, since I thought she would just leave in a huff over Tony being an idiot.

Episodes like today are clear reasons why the Dingles are awful creatures who make my eyes bleed. The only saving grace of those scenes was Nicola walking into the pub horrified. Robert's disintegration was most devastating. And of course Kate Oates had to once again leave us with one more instance where Robert could be a murderer. I'm a big fan of hers, but this stuff is rotgut.

I agree with you about the Belinda mess. Having her husband be a sleaze is such a tired way to bring her to the square. Why not take the opportunity to see if Neville himself could be a character in his own right. No, that would be too much work. However, Belinda wouldn't consider Walford her home as she's never lived there.

What a great soapy episode today. Finally, my girl Margaret is back! I am beside myself. The show did a really good job with Leo's cousin. Introducing him as a sleaze, but then flipping the script and shining a light on the true shady ass that is George. Leo's warning to Lucy had me so excited and amped things up a bit. I wonder if Dayna is going to have a fall from grace when George's lies are exposed. I've always remembered her line "We're all stupid under the right circumstances." I think she said it to Kane, maybe, and it fit her character so well. Murray and Wendy aren't around to pick her up this time so, it she does go into self-destruct mode again, it could be fatal. I skimmed the monthly preview on the main Shorty site for May, and it said a surprise departure will be happening. This could be Victoria's comeuppance, but it does make me fear for Kylie. What if she does get sent down and that's the end for her? It would certainly be a surprise,an absolutely devastating one at that. Jack would be lucky if he hooked up with this Darryl person. He's hot. #shameless