All Soaps: Casting News - Who's In & Who's Out?

[DRW50]

That's hilarious given that she blew her lines totally in her last live appearance.

[Bright Eyes]

That's why I said guest stint TimWill.

[TimWil]

True, Bright Eyes. Someone connected to the show told me she's only doing the live show and that's not in the article so I just thought I'd clarify!

[Bright Eyes]

Confirmed! She will debut in March. http://www.digitalspy.ca/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a619797/emmerdale-gemma-atkinson-confirmed-for-carly-hope-role.html#~p0I7yWg3Duad1y

[DRW50]

I don't think this will go well, but she may just be on for a short stay anyway.

The woman who plays Harriet played her mother on HO. And my icon, Ryan Hawley, played her love interest in a movie.

[Bright Eyes]

I don't mind the risk. She was obviously very popular on Hollyoaks, enough to get a spin-off, and her character is only one of Bob's trillion kids. If it doesn't work out, it won't really be a huge loss. Mentioning Katherine Blyton playing her mother made me remember that now Alex Carter is her brother in both shows as well.

[DRW50]

I really liked him on Emmerdale. He was annoying on Hollyoaks. But I think most Emmerdale fans weren't as fond.

[Bright Eyes]

I've always loved what I've seen of him. He was underused on Emmerdale by the time I started watching, and his return to Hollyoaks was mired by Marquess' directionless mess (the worst period in the show's history). Him and Ashley Slanina-Davies (Amy Barnes) were a great pairing though. I've fanwanked in my head that they've reunited off-screen, I loved them together that much.

[TimWil]

I think Alex Carter would actually do OK if he came over to the US to look for work. He's charming and likeable.

I think Gemma Atkinson will be fine. I think she's on long-term to fill the Sammy Winward/Katie pretty blonde girl slot.

[DRW50]

Jo Joyner is returning to EE for a few appearances.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-return-tanya-branning-lucy-4955013

Considering how Saint DTC butchered the character the last time he was at the show, I imagine she'll bury someone alive.

[Bright Eyes]

This will certainly lead people to buckle down on their killer Abi theories. Hopefully, a permanent return is not on the cards anytime soon.

[DRW50]

I wouldn't be surprised. I just tend to wonder how many characters he poorly used the first time around (Dean, Jane, now Tanya) he's going to bring back just to poorly use again. We may be ready for Callum Monks by summer, considering how many young men have fled the show.

[TimWil]

The announcement that Jo Joyner is returning to the show next month only cements my belief that Max is the killer. His being revealed as the killer would have the biggest impact, wouldn't it? For starters Lauren and Peter's relationship would dissolve and Tanya would then escort Lauren out of Walford in the resulting aftermath. Peter would probably fly off to New Zealand to lick his wounds, giving Ian another reason to travel there yearly as Adam Woodyatt's extensive vacation/panto obligations demand. Abi would go to live with Carol, giving her somebody to fret over and yell at, thus giving Lindsay Coulson something to do again. And what would happen to Max's businesses, which now includes both the car lot and The Arches? Why, he'd leave them to Stacey Slater, of course. I think the only reason Max got initially involved with Emma Dumbbell was to keep her close to him so he'd always know what was going on with her investigation. Once he felt she was getting too close to figuring it out he phoned the police, resulting in her eventual dismissal. And now they've placed Max in what I think is a final showdown with Phil. And which Mr. Potato Head will still be on the show by spring? You do the math.

[NothinButAttitude]

Eww. I hate Tanya. I was so glad to see her ass depart from the Square. I just hope unlike this cameo does not lead to her returning permanently like Jane. Jane funking up the Square is bad enough. The two of them being on the Square together again....

And I am not surprised if a Branning was the one that offed poor Lucy. I'm sure the crime will be whitewashed and the Brannings will continue to gradually edge the Beales out as the show's central family .

[Bright Eyes]

Home and Away

Erika Heynatz l Role TBA l Debuts TBA - http://www.digitalspy.ca/soaps/s15/home-and-away/news/a620655/home-and-away-casts-erika-heynatz-as-new-school-teacher.html#~p15sEEqiAsGgH9

EastEnders

John Altman l Nick Cotton l Exits February - http://www.digitalspy.ca/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a620686/eastenders-dot-cotton-to-stand-trial-for-nasty-nicks-murder.html#~p15s2zUVqZh0l8

FYI: The article contains story spoilers.