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EastEnders

Whitney and Zack arrive in Milton Keynes to visit Bianca and are immediately met with discontent from two local children, Britney and Taylor. Whitney tells Bianca about her pregnancy, but asks her to keep it secret from Sonia. A few weeks later, Whitney starts to form a kinship with Britney after she and her brother join the family for dinner at Bianca’s.

Later, Whitney grows concerned for Britney when she finds her rifling through the bins for food which leads Bianca to reveal that her mother Keeley struggles with a drug addiction.

Whitney heads to Britney’s for a showdown with Keeley, but things soon get out of hand and Britney makes a dash for it. Whitney quickly follows and tries to get Britney to slow down by promising to look out for her, but Britney accidentally steps out in front of a speeding car before Whitney pushes her out of the way, getting hit in the process. Zack, Bianca and Sonia rush to Whitney’s aid as she lies semi-conscious on the floor.

Elsewhere, Sonia and Bianca have a heart-to-heart about Sonia’s struggles to conceive.

Reiss tries to cheer up Sonia, but his over-the-top gestures soon grate on her. Later in the café, Sonia reveals her plight following their fertility struggles and confesses to Reiss that Whitney is pregnant and she feels guilty for the jealousy she holds because of it. Reiss suggests that she should start journalling her feelings.

Gina tries to cheer George up ahead of Eddie’s trial and books a family holiday to Jamaica on her credit card, but George dismisses the idea having concealed the truth about theirheritage,  leaving Gina stunned at this outburst.

Denzel is ecstatic to learn that a popular fitness influencer has messaged him about collaborating on a workout video, and enlists Nugget to help. Nugget posts the video without Denzel’s knowledge, who is later upset by mean comments about his physique. Later, at No.20, Denzel reads a comment about anabolic steroids and decides to look into this further…

Later, Denzel is ecstatic to learn that a popular fitness influencer has messaged him about collaborating on a workout video, and enlists Nugget to help. Nugget posts the video without Denzel’s knowledge, who is later upset by mean comments about his physique. Later, at No.20, Denzel reads a comment about anabolic steroids and decides to look into this further…

Coronation Street

Gary and Maria take Liam for a milkshake in the café, but when Mason enters, Maria flies at him and Gary has to restrain her. Mrs Crawshaw tells them she is gathering evidence to get Mason expelled. Liam confides in Jake how he saw Mason picking on another boy at school. Jake reckons he should report him, but Liam’s adamant he doesn’t want to get involved.

In the café, Bobby records an appeal with Suki from the Gazette in a bid to find Lauren. Suki interviews Roy too, but his appeal is underwhelming and Bobby listens in despair. Evelyn apologetically tells Roy that she’s had to let Lauren’s flat go as the landlord found out she’d been sub-letting it. Roy assures her that Lauren will be fine and he’s convinced that she’s started afresh somewhere new.

A glum Fiz confides in Tyrone that she failed to get a promotion despite her ideas and even the girls seem to prefer the company of Evelyn and Cassie. Tyrone confides in Evelyn how Fiz is feeling sidelined and worries the kids don’t need her any more. Urged on by Evelyn, Ruby reads out her monologue about her role model.

In the Rovers, Daisy and Ryan kiss passionately whilst Jenny looks on, disapprovingly. Ryan calls at the factory hoping for some work, but Carla explains that they’re fully staffed. When Ryan reveals that he and Daisy are now an item, Carla’s horrified.

Having signed the divorce papers for Sarah a sad and guilty Adam decides to delete Harvey’s appeal document and places the USB of the CCTV footage in a jiffy bag and marks it ‘The murder of Natasha Blakeman’. It isn’t long before an angry Harvey calls him aware that the police have the CCTV footage and tells Adam to watch his back. Adam calls at Sarah’s flat and tells her he doesn’t want a divorce, he still loves her and wants them to try again. A shocked Sarah runs out of the flat. Seeing her Mum upset, Bethany heads over just as a car accelerates towards them!

Emmerdale

Amy and Matty set a date for their wedding but are shocked when Kerry is dropped off by PC Swirling, unmistakably dressed as Cher. Swirling soon leaves them to allow Kerry to explain the story of how she has been falsely accused of stealing by her fiance. After a heated argument, genuinely affectionate Kerry leaves Amy hopeful when she promises she didn’t commit the theft and is back to be a good mum to her family…. 

Vinny accidentally reveals to Chas Aaron has no intention of getting the BRCA2 gene test. Fuming at Vinny, Lydia intervenes and tells Aaron about Chas’ appointment that day.  Soon, nervous Chas is bolstered by Aaron’s support as he joins her for the hospital appointment and she reveals her intention to have a double mastectomy. Later, Chas tells her how afraid she is, and is comforted as she finally gives in to tears. Aaron requests his referral for the gene test.

Rhona realises Gus is deceiving her and promises to continue fighting until Ivy is under her care. Gail holds karaoke at The Woolpack and Vanessa uses it as an opportunity to sing her way back into Suzy’s heart.. Heartfelt, Vanessa and Suzy kiss, as gutted Mary watches on.

Mack’s relieved to hear that no charges are being pressed, and goes to hug Charity, but she flinches out of his grasp. Soon, he’s encouraged when Charity texts to say he can bring the kids round tomorrow. Welcoming the kids that afternoon, Charity feels overwhelmed but puts on an act for their benefit. She hesitates to say how she feels to Mack, but he understands, and they separately sense progress has been made.

At Butlers, Aaron talks to a reluctant Cain about Nate. Promising a chance at payback and to help his son, Cain’s determined to join Aaron and assist with Nate’s car stealing plan…As Nate drives off with the last of Caleb’s stolen cars, Aaron and Cain take a step further to reaching a truce. Soon, Nate tells them he has another plan for Caleb’s car. Discovering the theft of his cars, Caleb’s accosted by Ruby in Mill Cottage, who’s upset from Caleb’s emotional betrayal with Tracy. He tries to reassure her, but Ruby insists on action, and demands he turn Tracy against him.

Hollyoaks

Kane wants James to change his visiting order to see him rather than Romeo who’s just come out of isolation. Wanting to make sure he gets what he wants, Kane threatens Romeo. Kane takes Romeo’s place during visiting time, and demands 250k from James in return for Romeo’s safety.

Leela tries to support struggling mum Theresa. Joel is shocked to discover Abe slept with Theresa. When Joel bumps into Abe in the village the brothers exchange some cold words. Theresa convinces Leela to go give Joel another chance, but when they find Joel and Abe arguing about Cleo, Leela is left hurt and walks off.

Rose admits to Diane there’s something they need to tell her but doesn’t want anyone else to know yet. When Diane returns to The Dog to find Cindy and Suzanne arguing about the past which results in Cindy throwing a drink in the Ashworths face, the landlady kicks them both out before she dashes off to pick Tony up. Rushing to get home to Rose, Diane runs a red light which is seen by passing by police. When they catch up to her she asks Tony to say he was driving as she had wine at lunch. Diane is arrested for driving over the limit, when Tony steps in to protect his wife he too is put in cuffs.

Neighbours

Seeing Chelsea has cemented herself in Paul’s world, Aaron grows concerned for her. Warning Chelsea what she’s in for, Aaron takes her on a ‘Paul Robinson Greatest Hits’ tour, serving some hard truths about Paul’s dastardly past.

Over a video call, Mike grows concerned Jane has a lot on her plate, but Jane quickly downplays the worst of it, not wanting to worry him. As Mike praises Jane’s strength, she admits she can’t wait to have his support and encouragement in person soon. However, when Mike reveals his job has asked him to stay on longer, Jane puts aside her own needs and assures she wants Mike to do what he needs to do. Although Jane pretends she can handle another three more months without him, she’s painfully disappointed as she hangs up the call.

Sadie’s happiness after her night with Byron crumbles under his accusations that she used him for sex. Byron is deeply hurt, but Haz intuits it’s not like Sadie to do this and believes there may be more to the story. Byron decides to hear Sadie out, and they eventually clear the air. Are these two headed down relationship road, or destined to remain firmly in the friend zone?

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 7pm on E4, EastEnders Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One, Emmerdale Monday – Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1, Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and Neighbours airs Monday – Thursday at 7am on Amazon Freevee

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