EASTENDERS - The Queen of the Vic, meets the King...

She's baaaacccckkkk! But it ain't a case of 'get out of my pub' - or is it?

These pictures show Barbara Windsor - Queen of the beehive, as well as the Vic - make her return, just in time for the soaps 30th Anniversary. Babs and Danny Dyer, who plays The Vic's newest landlord, Mick Carter, look as though they're getting on like a house on fire in these photos.

But rumor has it that Mick might just be using Peggy's signature line on her, himself - and throws her out of the pub!

Barbara returns for just one episode, maybe to sort out the Mitchell mess, since Phil's been innocently languishing behind bars, Ronnie's future looks bleak as she's still in a coma and Sharon (who's doing a good job, as it goes!) has taken over the Mitchell matriarchy.

Danny Dyer has also spoken at his absolute happiness that he finally got a scene with Babs, on her return stint. 

He said:

"It was a real moment when I got told because for me, I think EastEnders had some of its best moments when Barbara was at the helm. So it was a shame that when I came in, Barbara was no longer in the show. So when I was told Barbara was coming back for an episode and doing a scene with me, it was just a real moment of like, 'Wow, wow, it's gonna happen!' I think we were both a little bit nervous, to be honest with you. I was a bit nervous obviously because Barbara was the matriarch. It's an intimidating place to act in The Vic, so we were both nervous together and I think that worked beautifully. She's a beautiful lady and I think we both inspired each other in different ways.
I've known Barbara for a little while but not well. But she was lovely. She wound me up and said, 'Oi you, I want a word with you!' I was like, 'Oh no, here we go', and then she wound me up and gave me a big cuddle. It was lovely to be around her. Barbara is a real force and a real presence and a massive EastEnders fan. She gave me the thumbs up which is a massive thing!"

EastEnders' 30th celebrations begin next week, and remember, there are live elements to EACH episode, from Tuesday, through to Thursday, a special flashback ep also airing on Thursday and then a full half-hour live episode on the Friday.

Lucy Beale's murderer, is said to be revealed on Thursday 19th. 

At least we know it definitely wasn't Peggy. 

Was it..! 

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HOLLYOAKS - Zoe Lucker cast as new McQueen

The McQueen family are the biggest clan of Hollyoaks village, and they're expanding all the more, as Zoe Lucker, who's also been part of EastEnders, has joined the soap as the newest McQueen member.

Reenie McQueen is Porsche, Celine and Cleo's mum, and daughter of Nana.

Having already filmed her first scenes, Zoe will make her Hollyoaks debut in April - and I love her new 'Reenie' look. It's a million miles away from the blonde bombshell look of Zoe's previous roles in 'Enders, Waterloo Road and Footballers Wives.

Zoe is also thrilled at being cast in Oaks, saying:

"I am really excited to be joining Hollyoaks - especially as a McQueen! Reenie is a very complex character and will, in time, have a very interesting story to tell."

Reenie is currently in prison, and we first see her when Porsche goes to pay her a visit, before eventually joining the rest of the family in the village. 

The newset McQueen's - Porsche, Celine - who's a possible suspect in the Gloved-Hand mystery - and Cleo have been a hit.

After the exits of Carmel and Mercedes, I wasn't sure how the new girls would go down, but they've proved that the McQueen's can regenerate and go on! 

Hollyoaks' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood previously cast Zoe in EastEnders and he's excited to be working with her again:

"I am delighted to be working again with Zöe. In my mind there was only one person to tell Reenie's important story and thankfully she was as intrigued by the character as we are. We are thrilled that Zöe will be becoming a McQueen and know that she will bring Reenie to life for our audience."

I wonder what other trouble Reenie could bring! 

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EASTENDERS - Lauren cracks the case?

Two weeks is all we have until we get the biggest soap murder conclusion EVER. Yes, I went there, I said EVER.

And for me, it is. It's been the mystery of all soap murders and I've loved every second. So much so, that my theories have changed and changed, until I finally came up with the big one. And that is the one I'm sticking with. Read all about it here, if you haven't already!

Anyhow, tonight's show brings us closer to the reveal, and seals my theory a little more, I like to believe, as Lauren finds a vital clue. The missing piece of paper from Emma's case file. The same case file which lead the tragic cop to meet with Lucy's killer (or Jane, in my theory's case).

Lauren starts off on cloud 9, engaged to Peter and looking to the future. But it's when she returns home that she finds the evidence and her face says it all...

Shock. Shock. Horror. Horror. 

When Lauren realises what the evidence means, it leaves her cold. It's also been revealed that she turns to Stacey for help. Lauren has done this before, when wanting to get through to Max, but Stacey calls the police about Lauren's discovery. Surely, after Max helped her to escape when she was revealed as Archie's killer, Stacey wouldn't hand him in so easy?

Lauren also leaves a used pregnancy test behind at Stacey's. 

Is she expecting Peter's baby? And if so - and she's realised he caused Lucy's death, what will she want to do?

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HOLLYOAKS - Gloved-Hand mystery

Who's the Gloved-Hand killer?

The gloved hand killer of Hollyoaks has struck again.

They love a serial killer in that village, don't they!

With Rick Spencer and now, Will Savage, victims of the murderer, who will be third unlucky?

It also bears the question as to whodunnit.
Dr Savage, Lindsey Butterfield, Kim Butterfield, Tegan Lomax and Celine McQueen are all in the frame, as each were seen throwing away blue gloves just as Will met his maker.

There have been online theories already about why the five suspects may have wanted to bump off both Rick and Will. Here I put my take on each to the test, in order of who I think is the medical murderer:

Dr S'avage:

The most interesting theory I've seen online about Dr S'avage is that he wants to put certain patients in harms way, for the thrill of bringing them back to life. It could be true! 'If I'd been there I could have maybe done something' he said to Dirk after Will's death, But I've felt shifty about the new doc on the block since his arrival. Maybe he is just quirky, but maybe there's a darkness to him, too. He comes from the same family as Will after all...

Kim Butterfield:

When Rick was killed, I thought Kim may have been chief culprit because of the secret between her and Joe. Joe, with his relationship with Lindsey in tatters, threatened to tell Lindsey all (about what, we still don't know, but I've got a hunch that a one-night stand and possible pregnancy which was soon aborted or given up, took place?) So to keep Joe away, thinking he would be done for Rick's murder, Kim administered the lethal shot. As for Will? Well, while there's no direct link for her to want him dead, she was the one who suggested taking the 'selfie' with the serial killer. so she's not always professional. A serial killer with a serial killer selfie? Can't see that trend taking off!

Tegan Lomax:

My cousin said something to me about Tegan when the gloved-hand struck first time. She has the theory that maybe Tegan has gone a bit doo-lally since being re-diagnosed with cancer, and has the mind-set that if she may possibly not live, then why should those who don't really deserve to. So she's playing God.
Rick wasn't the nicest of people, and had done some pretty dodge things. Will killed people for no good reason. Justified enough for Tegan? Who knows... But she's third in my list, purely because she and her family have so many other things going on. With Tegan's illness, her love triangle with Ziggy and sister Leela, Cameron telling Leela that he caused the crash which killed Sam and Danny and Peri's upcoming teenage pregnancy plot, surely they won't add murderer to her list of priorities?!

Celine McQueen:

Celine seems sweet enough on the surface, but she IS a McQueen and they're as tough as they come deep-down. Tough enough to kill..?
I don't think it's Celine, but the small fraction of me that wonders does so because we know so little about her. Maybe if more comes out of the woodwork, I might change my mind.

Lindsey Butterfield:

Lindsey would be one of the obvious ones. She's help cover a murder before - Dr Browning - and is in love with someone who's murdered and covered murders before - Freddie.
This is why I don't think it's her. It would be a case of 'why would she...' Although you might look at it as 'why wouldn't she?' Let me know your thoughts...

Of course, it could be someone else completely, but when the storyline was announced it was insinuated that the culprit would be someone with close ties to the hospital, which points at these five.

Who is your money on at the moment?

And who do you think could be the next possible victim?

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EASTENDERS - Lucy flashback episode is underway...

These are some of the 'papped' pictures from the Lucy Beale flashback episode. 

Lucy is seen talking to Jay Brown in a park area, and on the bus, where we know he followed Lucy off before her death. 

Hetti Bywater has returned to film Lucy's flashback episode

It looks as though Jay follows Lucy after their bus ride

Also pictures filming on location for the episode is Lucy's twin Peter - who I've backed as the one who caused her death - (for now!)

Peter is seen near a mysterious car, with who looks like Jake Stone in the drivers seat. 

Is Peter talking to the drug supplier, who he bought Lucy's cocaine from?

I also think that I spotted the back of Lauren Branning and Jane Beale, also on location in the picture below. 

Who DID kill Lucy?

Of course, some of the scenes may be filmed as red herrings for even the cast - as Lucy's killer will remain secret even to them until nearly the final moment of the reveal. 

Keep your eyes peeled, I reckon!

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EASTENDERS: Denise Van Outen to cause a fuss!

Denise Van Outen's dream has come true. She's gong to be joining the cast of EastEnders, in a guest role. 

This spring, Denise will hit the Square - but everyone's keeping schtum about who the Essex girl will be playing - only revealing that she "send sparks flying through Albert Square" as she romances one of Walford's boys!

I see Denise as a bit of a Mitchell-esque type girl. A long lost cousin for Ronnie, Roxy and co. She'd certainly put Sharon's nose out of joint, too... 

But whoever she plays, Denise can't wait:

"I'm really excited to be joining EastEnders, as I've been a fan of the series for years. 2015 marks the show's 30th anniversary, so it feels even more special to be part of this year's celebration."

It's also just three weeks until the reveal of Lucy's killer who I now think could be Peter - by accident, - with Jane as a secret accessory, to protect him and the rest of the Beale clan. I feel nervous putting my theory out there, but it does feel right - for now! 

Are you excited about Denise joining the show, even if it is for only a short while?

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CBB: Time to cut 'The Perez Show'

Well, It's all been a tad uncomfortable to watch, hasn't it.

Perez and his antics are now - for me - far less entertaining and more uncomfortable to sit and see. The other night (after he walked back into the house, from his 'secret task', or as I like to call it 'safety net') all hell broke loose.

Big Brother really did give him a free pass through to another week with that pretend walk-out, and even though he's now been gifted by the public, eternal nomination, he's been given a very easy ride.
Especially over the weekend, when he became more and more disgraceful, topping it off by his lewd remarks back to Calum. Big Brother did give Perez a final warning, saying that his line to Calum could have been taken as threatening behavior, but in my opinion, if it were anyone else, they'd have been kicked out there and then.

Calum handled it very well, and even though he said that he was annoyed he almost lost his cool, most other people in the world would have lost it all the more. Calum was dignified throughout...

Elsewhere, Friday night saw Nadia go. I wasn't surprised and imagine it to have been a close call between her and her BFF Perez in the house. I think that so much happens daily with this bunch of celebs, it's hard to really miss anyone when they leave.

I'll be interested to see if Nadia still feels the same way about her BFF now she has the opportunity to watch things back. But I think she would rather stay ignorant to him and his actions.

Tonight, there's a two-hour CBB extravaganza, with a live bombshell during the 8pm-9pm show. The housemates will each receive their letters from home, all the while, we have a short time to evict one of them. Emma will then strut into the house, and take the unsuspecting housemate by the hand - leading them out.

Perez needs to go. And he needs to go now.

Vile man. And that's the end of my talking of him. I'm shutting the Perez show down.

So after another mad week, here's my latest opinion on the remaining bunch:

Calum Best:

Did himself proud over the weekend, with handling the tool that is Perez Hilton. Calum got a great backing on Twitter and I think he might win. I also hope he does, too. I know I've always been Bestie's biggest fan, but he's been consistent, true and fair. As the hashtag says #maytheBESTmanwin!

Cam Li:
I can still take or leave Cami and wouldn't know if she left... She doesn't offend me, but doesn't thrill me as a viewer, either. Her snipes at Perez are great, though! I think she could be next to go - after or along with Perez, I hope!

Katie Hopkins:
Whoever thought it would be a case of agreeing with this woman more than disagreeing? I like to call her CBB Katie, as this is the version I actually like. Outside world Kate might be a different story! She handled Perez very well, especially when he tried to lick her face. I think, because she's outspoken, he tried to get her to go for him, so that she would be the one in trouble. But Katie H is far too clever for that... She also seems a hit with the public, too. I think she might come second or third at this rate.

Katie Price:
I can't take to her. I find her almost as insecure as Alicia Douvall was, but in a different way. Who IS the real Katie Price? I don't think anyone will ever know... When she speaks, I never know how genuine to take her. I think she hoped to change some public perception of her, and she does have a massive fan base who love her. I'd have a chat with her, if I were a housemate, but wouldn't trust her at all. I don't know what it is - I've always felt that way. Sorry Pricey fans!

Kavana:
Again, he's been up and down. Vodka really isn't his friend, and he does turn a little with it, but he's just trying to have a good time. I felt sorry for him in the team task, where his lot were up against Calum. He was exhausted lifting and moving the weights for his team! As I've previously said, he seems a nice guy. Good luck, Kav.

Keith Chegwin:
Cheggers has lost his way a little since being nominated. It upset him and he also let it take him over the edge a tad. He's been biting at Katie H quite a bit, but I think Perez has been trying to suck him in. He's flown off the handle a fair bit too, for not much reason, and I think he has turned into a bit of a grump. CBB is even deflating Cheggers, now. Noooo!

Michelle Visage:
Still as upfront and real as ever. She's a real all rounder, and where she doesn't suck into Perez, she also doesn't bite her words with Katie Hopkins either. I like the 'friendship' between Michelle and Katie. It's like two people who were destined to hate each other actually managed to forge an alliance. Michelle will be in the top four, I think.

Perez Hilton:
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