HOLLYOAKS - While I was away...

I've been home from hols for a week now, and as far as Telly Jolly goes, I'm well and truly caught up with all things 'Oaks!

Things have been a little quiet from me this week - mainly doing my day job and catching up with my favourite soaps. (There will be an EastEnders - from my eyes only blog, later)

Over in everyone's village of choice (Hollyoaks, of course!) so much can happen in the course of one or two episodes, so trying to catch up on a week has made me feel as though I've lived their lives myself. Leaving me little short of extremely exhausted!

When I tuned in, the Lomaxes were still reeling from their parents tragic deaths and Lindsey was still doing all she could to get Freddie to confess to Fraser's murder, so that Joe would be released. Now, I'm still trying to understand where the hatred for Joe came from in Freddie's mind. Sure, he loved Lindsey and wanted her for himself, but he lived with them for years and years without growing so much dislike for his brother that he'd get him banged up for murder...

I thought the 'pin-the-blame-on-Sam' twist was brilliant, though. Obviously not for her family, but it means that we get to keep both Roscoe bro's in the show. Despite saying bye-bye to Sandy. How will the brothers grim put this all behind them. And I can't wait to find out who's really the daddy of Lindsey's baby. My money's still on Fred.

Mercedes and Lindsey's cemented 'sismance' was also a nice little thing to come out of all this. I've never been a number one fan of Mercedes McQueen, but her line of 'I was talking about you,' when speaking about letting someone in, when Lindsey actually thought Mercy was talking about Freddie was incredibly sweet. I think that these two will play a pinnacle role in supporting Cindy through her bi-polar, too, when she's finally found. Girl power in the village!

Elsewhere, just when it looked like Finn would get his comeuppance, and Ste had found out that it was him who attacked John Paul, Finn got off again...
But with his ex, Amber Sharpe, making a return with their daughter, Bella, I hope it's around this that Finn gets caught out. Of course, the evil schoolboy tries to attack Nancy Osborne in upcoming episodes, too, so the net will certainly be closing in.

Next week will also see the return of Theresa McQueen (and subsequently, Myra!) as she plans her 'get-out-of-jail.' Sonny goes to visit Theresa in prison, and whatever is said leaves Theresa desperate to get home and fight to keep her daughter, Kathleen-Angel. That should be an exciting start to a brand new McQueen plot!

Cameron and Peri's growing friendship is also a nice slow-burning story. Even though Cam helped Freddie set Sam up for Fraser's murder, who can blame him? She took away years of his life, when he was just a guy who fell for her daughter... And I think he wants to try and be a good father-figure to Peri.

The Blake family are still looking to be a firm Hollyoaks focus, with Maxine's return, Patick turning up again and Sienna falling in love with her twin brother, Dodger. (Yes, LOVE! And this even confuses Anna Passey, who plays her!) We're certainly going to be delving deeper into the past of the Blake's and why Patrick and Sienna are as screwed up as they seem!

There's probably lots more that I could talk about - but I'll leave it there, as I have a feeling that next week will be action-packed.

Who's looking forward to it?

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WATERLOO ROAD - Final scenes to be filmed today

It's a sad day for fans of Waterloo Road, as the school-set drama films its final scenes today.

After announcing that the BBC were not going to commission any further series' of the telly favourite, fans were promised that Waterloo Road would end on a high.

I think it's probably a good call. As a fan myself, I don't know how much more drama, tears and tragedies can ripple through one school! And if Waterloo Road had continued, it was at risk of becoming repetitive and not going out remembered for all the fab, funny and teary plots it's given us during its run.

Actress, Laurie Brett, who plays Waterloo Road headteacher Christine Mulgrew will be heading back to Albert Square after filming to pick up her role as Jane Beale in EastEnders.

The next ten Waterloo Road episode are expected to air this year, with the final series due in 2015 - so we've still got a little way to go before we close those school gates forever!

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CBB - What did we all think?

So, last night, Celebrity Big Brother kicked off...and I must say that I feel it's the lowest level of 'celebs' we've had since the show began on Channel 5, especially if you think that Zoe Birkett (who IS well known in her field) appeared in this year's civilian version.

Having said that, it still looks as though all is not lost, and this bunch could be rather entertaining, even if they are little known 'celebs'. I sometimes even like it when the celebs aren't too well known, as it feels like the civilian BB all over again!

The twist which saw Dee become Deidre, Royal Family member was a funny touch - she's going to slip, big time. And her and Claire King are going to have a frosty start, on Claire's part more so.

I also loved Audley's shock at seeing Kellie, he genuinely looked bemused and confused, and wasn't sure if Kellie was having a joke or not. She looked very nervous about the whole situation and even admitted that she almost pulled out at the last minute, but made light of the fact that when Audley asked if he had to call her Kellie from now on, she replied 'If you want to get pad pad for your next fight, yes!'

Gary looked a little concerning - as if he was under some sort of influence, and Emma Willis looked like she wanted to fall off the edge of the stage when it looked like he was refusing to go in as he had to be 'requested' or 'escorted.' LOL moment, indeed.

The rest of the house seemed to do well when Dee (or Deidre) came back as the 'final' housemate, aiming to trick the American housemates that she was a real Royal. How do you think she'll do?

On a personal note, I'll be interested to see how Lauren gets on. I've never really taken to the girl, but am trying to not judge her based on my previous findings and look at her as though I've never seen her before. I also think it'll be good to see Gogglebox's George, as we only see him on screen when he's watching others, and he does seem like a likable chap.

I'm not keen at all on David McIntosh as yet. He seems so full of himself, and to be honest, a bit of a **c*. Time will change if my opinion changes but I haven't got high hopes! Chantelle Houghton was right - God knows what Kelly Brook sees in him.

James Jordan seems pleasantly nice and the little Will and Grace old boy is too cute!

Everyone else, I don't really know or have seen enough to have an opinion on yet.

What do you all think?

CBB continues tonight at 10.00pm on Channel 5.

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One ends and another begins!

I feel very out of the loop when it comes to telly at the moment! One week on hols and you can easily miss an awful lot - but I've caught up as best I can and am raring to go again!

Celebrity Big Brother, tailing on the end of civilian BB, as per, begins this evening and there are no major names sticking out to me, if the rumour mill is true, about who's going in. 

Ex-TOWIE member Lauren Goodger, Kellie Maloney, White Dee (of Benefits Street fame!), Audley Harrison, Stephanie Pratt and actress Claire King are among the named new housemates. 

I guess we'll have to see how many of these are true - but I reckon it'll be a great show anyway... It always is! And sometimes, the less you know the celebs, the more it feels like civilian BB and is more interesting.

Host Emma Willis has already promised us that we don't want to miss it, it's going to be 'current' and very good... 

The talking BB point over the weekend, however, had to be Helen being crowned champ. 

Who was pleased?

I have to say, I was. As I've said before, she was honest, funny at times, and a real person. No game playing or being fake and false. What you saw was what you got, even though sometimes she did over-step the mark. But, hey, who hasn't, in life? 

As pleased as I was that Helen won in the end, it was still a shock and I thought that Ashleigh was the runaway winner, with all the social media opinions. 

Well done Helen! 

I'm now off to hunt out some much-needed soap gossip for the rest of the week... 

But I'm sure there'll be lots to say later tonight, after the big launch of Celebrity Bruv! 

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Telly Jolly - Pre-Hol round up...

Well, it's that time of year when I pop off on holiday. That means that Telly Jolly will be having a break too... boo!

While I'm away, though, there's plenty of telly that I'll be missing out on and that you'll all be tuning in to - with some of the hottest soap stories of the year happening right now, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takaway tour hitting the road and the lead up to the Big Brother final. I've got to be honest, I'm ever so pleased that the final is the same night I return home, so I won't be missing out!

I'm going to do a round up of the main Telly Jolly faves before I go, just for you:

First up: SOAPS!

EastEnders is going full steam ahead, with a new mystery witness being asked to come forward in Lucy Beale's murder case. Who is he? Ian Beale is also going to confess the truth about what happened with Rainie that fateful night, too. Will his already fractured relationship with Denise survive?
Elsewhere, Kat and Alfie will have new baby twins by the time I return, and Stacey would have made a decision about taking up Jean's offer to break her out of jail! What's the big plan?
Dean Wicks also makes his move on Linda Carter (he jumps in for the snog!) Phil and Shirley begin an affair n the coming weeks, and Cora has an outburst that causes a bit of a stir...

Over in Hollyoaks land, the Lomaxes deal with the fall out from last night's car crash... I know what happens - and it's a tragic shocker! Nico also decides that she wants to find her real dad. Knowing Hollyoaks, it won't be plain sailing and we're sure to discover yet more Blake family secrets and lies. Who do you think is Nico's dad? And how will Sienna and Patrick feel about her wanting to discover him?
Lindsey is set to be caught up in Grace Black's latest scheme, and is forced to help her out over new character, Big Bob. What will pregnant Lind's have to do?
Cindy's heartbreaking Bipolar story is also set to take more dark twists, as she begins to believe that Sinead is having an affair with 'Rhys'. Wanting to run away, 'Rhys' tells Cindy that they can't leave without his baby daughter with Sinead - Katy, who we know sadly died from a heart defect earlier in the year. Believing that Tony and Diane's daughter Dee Dee is Katy, Cindy snatches her and runs out in front of a bus...
I'm also sure that Maxine Minniver is going to return over the coming weeks (she has to, right?) I'm a little bemused about how this week there has been no mention of her, or of Dodger, who we last saw get arrested. Did Dennis make it to the airport in time to tell her what happened? Who knows... unless I missed something!

I haven't really covered Coronation Street much, or Emmerdale at all, on Telly Jolly, as feedback at the beginning told me that 'Enders and 'Oaks were the faves.
But with Ken Barlow's return to Corrie last night, and Rob desperately trying to cover the fact that he murdered Tina, and not Ken's son, Peter, it looks as though it'll be just as action packed in Weatherfield this month.
Emmerdale is also preparing to tie up Donna Windsor's story, as she's currently been given just weeks to live, leaving her young daughter, April, with dad Marlon, who only recently learned of his daughter's existence. Marlon, who is set to marry Laurel, has found himself growing feelings for ex-wife, Donna, in her last days. What's going to happen there?

REALITY TV is next on the agenda, and the main player, Big Brother, is nearing the end. Last night, we learned that Christopher, Pav, Mark and Winston are all 'currently' up for eviction this week. I notcied Rylan announce 'currently' in such a way that almost stated things could soon change. Emma Willis promised that this week would concentrate on the Power of Money. Oo-err - the last time money was involved in a massive twist was when Connor walked away with half the prize fund a couple of years ago by sacrificing his place in the house. I wonder if something similar will happen this week?
If noms do stay as they are - I hope that Mark leaves. He's been almost unbearable for me to watch this week and is grating on me so much that I'm grateful to be going on holiday, in the hope that when I return he'll have been evicted!
I still want Helen to win... After that, I wonder who'll be this years Celebrity BB housemates?!
Looking ahead - the BBC is introducing Tumble this weekend, a new reality show where celebs train with Olympic gymnasts and perform routines... Expect lots of blood, sweat and tears - there have already been injuries and Mr Motivator (yes, him!) has already had to pull out due to one. It's basically Strictly Come Dancing, but on a balance beam!
The X Factor is also due for a return at the end of the month and this new trailer just oozes excitement. Welcome back Simon and Cheryl, eh!

So that's my round up done... I'm now off to pack my flip flops and find my sunglasses!

See you back here on the 15th, for a look towards the BB final!

TONIGHT'S HOLLYOAKS - Shock car crash...

Tonight's E4 first look Hollyoaks will air the shocking car crash as seen in the Six Weeks of Summer trailer. 

It looks as though the car will be carrying one or more members of the Lomax family...as it's their vehicle involved. 

                           

Viewers who watched E4's first look on Friday would have seen Leela reveal to Peri that she is her real mother. With Sam and Danny desperate to keep Peri with them, and having planned to move to New Zealand, will it be them involved in the smash?

Of course, it could also be Peri's real dad Cameron behind the wheel - or Leela herself - if they choose to head off with Peri together. 

Knowing Hollyoaks, though, they could always throw a twist in and see someone steal the Lomaxes car... Heading for peril. 

As the Six Weeks of Summer trailer shows, forensic examiners are at the scene of the crash. Does someone die? And was it a genuine accident or did someone run the car off the road on purpose?

What do you all think? 

BIG BROTHER - Eviction night comes again

Emma and Rylan are ready to brng us another fab eviction!

Once again, it's Friday. Hurrah!

But it won't be a 'hurrah' for one of the Big Brother housemates, as three of them face eviction tonight. After a week of 'normal' nominations, and no nomination twists - Chris, Pav and Zoe are all facing the chop.
It was nice having a week of normality with the nom process, especially after a few weeks of BB chopping and changing the rules. Although I have a sneaky feeling that next week won't be as easy. Surely they'll make another mega twist, especially as we're nearing the end...

As for who's going to go, my money would be on Pav for definite tonight. The public just haven't taken to him it seems, and neither have I. Granted, I have felt sorry for him when he's felt alone or out of the group, but he's not really shown or given much in my opinion.

This week, where we had the Power, proved a tough one for the housemates, with the fact that they have found out a little about what people 'on the outside' think of them. Mark and Helen were probably the two less than impressed.
I've gone off Mark even more, although I have never really taken to him anyway. As I've said - yes, he can be funny with his remarks - but I think he's extremely self-centered and selfish. He'd stab a mate in the back quick-time, especially if it meant getting a free spray tan!
He was nicer to Christopher this week, apologising for certain traits in his behavior - although I think it was a ploy to make himself look a bit better, realising that he could be coming across badly. I know he has a lot of fans, but that's my take on Mark.

Helen is growing on me more and more. Which, if I'm completely honest, I didn't want to happen. She doesn't seem the most popular out here, and I always get a bit of stick for saying that she's one of my faves. I didn't have many nice things to say about her in the beginning - calling her 'horrid Helen,' I believe, at one point! But she's turned it around for me.

Ex-housemate, Kimberly, who yesterday revealed that she has sadly suffered an ectopic pregnancy with Steven's baby, which caused her to leave the house, hit the nail on the head this week about Helen. Kim said that she had her heart set on Helen to win, because she's honest and real. And people sometimes don't take to honestly well...which is why she could be unpopular. This is true. I think I've said before that Helen is the most honest in my opinion, but she just doesn't deliver it well, and I still stand by that.

Helen has made me laugh, made me angry, been honest and made mistakes. That's a real person, and we've all done each of those things, right?

So far, I'd like to see Helen crowned, with Ash or Winston not so far behind.

From things I've heard and seen on Twitter, though, it could be Ashleigh who walks away crowned winner... but she's not been honest all the way through, has been sly and a little manipulative. Not very good traits to have...

As it's Big Brother, though... Opinions can change on a daily basis... And we've still got a little way to go!

What's your opinion on the last week's happenings?

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