This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, it’s pure chaos and laughter as Hollyoaks legends Tamara Wall (Grace Black) and Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine) join Laura-Jayne Tyler and Johnathon Hughes for one of our funniest, most unfiltered interviews ever! Tamara and Gemma reflect on their explosive exits, Grace’s shocking fate, and Claire’s ultimate comeback. They share behind-the-scenes gossip from the 30th anniversary episodes, talk about their off-screen friendship (complete with pyjamas, Prosecco, and electric lunchboxes), and reveal the spin-off ideas they’d love to see – including a hilarious “Black Is The New Black” prison drama! Plus: the pair pitch their dream podcast, Tea & Bissix (or maybe Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox), and reveal which BBC show they’d love to host next (watch out, Strictly Come Dancing!).

Then, Laura-Jayne and Jonny dive into this week’s Soapland chaos:

It’s 40 minutes of pure soap joy, nostalgia, and hilarious banter.

YouTube Chapter List

00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Soap Scoop

00:35 – Reunited: Grace & Claire are back together (and staying the weekend!)

01:21 – Chaos at Gemma’s house: slides, injuries, and midnight gymnastics

02:17 – Plans for their next social media “reel” – hint: Dead Grace

02:45 – How their friendship grew behind the scenes

04:16 – Gemma’s “best friend” drama at the Inside Soap Awards

05:15 – Have they watched Hollyoaks since leaving?

05:56 – Where’s Grace’s funeral? Could she still be alive?

06:52 – Claire Devine’s prison storyline and ideas for a spin-off

07:37 – Pitching Black Is the New Black: The Grace & Claire prison comedy!

08:21 – Revisiting Grace’s controversial final storyline

10:43 – Murder, mayhem & redemption: Grace Black’s wildest moments

11:13 – Tamara’s favourite shoot – the infamous train scene

12:10 – Gemma on her “Death Becomes Her” Hollyoaks comeback

13:49 – Proud to be part of Hollyoaks’ 30th anniversary

14:09 – Could Tamara join EastEnders as a Mitchell?

15:12 – Gemma’s Barbara Windsor memories and mentorship

16:15 – Could they host the Inside Soap Awards again?

17:26 – The next dream gig: Strictly Come Dancing presenters?

18:09 – Alan Carr, The Traitors, and emotional TV moments

19:30 – Podcast plans: Tea & Bisks or Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox

21:23 – Why they never argue – and why their partners are secretly relieved!

22:05 – Dream spin-offs: Cool Runnings, Pigeon Street, and truck-driving goals

23:43 – The now-famous electric lunchbox story

25:18 – Jonny pitches Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox podcast

26:00 – Fans, friendship & festive plans together

26:53 – Farewell Grace & Claire – could they rise again?

Soap Round-Up with Laura-Jayne & Jonny

27:45 – Post-interview chaos: the “electric lunchbox” aftermath

28:37 – Emmerdale: Bear’s horror story and Eve’s discovery

32:21 – Why Joe Absolom is Emmerdale’s secret weapon

33:37 – Could Ray find redemption with Laurel?

34:03 – Coronation Street: Swarla theories & Joey’s brilliant fan comment

35:27 – What did Maggie see in Ken Barlow’s sideboard?

38:32 – EastEnders: Cindy Beale pushed again

40:03 – Who is mysterious Jasmine – Celia’s spy?

42:15 – Farewell Teddy – and the tragic loss of great knitwear

43:17 – Wrap-up & listener shoutouts

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This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, we sit down with Todd Boyce, aka Coronation Street’s legendary villain Stephen Reid — to talk about life after the Weatherfield murders, his brand-new stage role in Possum Trot, and his memories from his unforgettable time on Corrie.

Todd reveals:

Then, hosts Laura-Jayne Tyler and Chloe Timms dive into this week’s biggest soap gossip and theories:

Coronation Street: Becky’s manipulative return, the Swarla (Carla & Lisa) fallout, and how far she’ll go to destroy their relationship — is Ryan her next target?

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00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Soap Scoop

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In this week’s episode of Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop podcast, Michael Parr joins Laura-Jayne Tyler to talk all about his Emmerdale comeback as Ross Barton.

Michael opens up about returning to the Dales after five years, Ross’ hilarious new energy, and the emotional layers behind his storyline with Charity Dingle, Mack, and April. He reveals the original plan for Ross’ character (you’ll never guess what name he was first given!), his hopes for more Corrie x Emmerdale crossovers, and why comedy has been such a surprise joy this time around.

Plus, Laura-Jayne and Chloe Timms break down all the latest from across Soapland:

🌾 Emmerdale: April’s shocking standalone episode, Celia’s evil plan, and the rise of “Emmerdale’s Avengers.”

🎧 It’s a packed show full of exclusive behind-the-scenes chat, soap secrets, and fan theories — the ultimate weekly fix for soap lovers!

00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Soap Scoop | Exclusive Emmerdale clip

Soap Round-Up with Laura-Jayne & Chloe:

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In this episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms chats with the wonderful Jodie Prenger — who plays Coronation Street’s Glenda Shuttleworth. Jodie opens up about Glenda’s karaoke antics, her friendships behind the bar, life working alongside Tony Maudsley and Catherine Tyldesley, and what fans can expect as The Driscolls shake up life at the Rovers Return.

Jodie also teases upcoming Corrie Christmas drama, her dream on-screen romance, and how she channels the strong northern women who inspired Glenda. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of love for Corrie’s queen of karaoke!

Then, hosts Chloe Timms and Johnathon Hughes dive into all the latest from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders:

🎤 Corrie: The Driscolls’ explosive arrival, Glenda’s future, and new family secrets.

❤️ Emmerdale: Kerry and Jai — unexpected love or ticking time bomb?

👶 EastEnders: Suki and Eve’s emotional adoption journey and what Eve’s mysterious mum means for their future.

It’s a mix of heartfelt interviews, fun predictions, and a few cheeky fan theories — the perfect weekly soap fix!

Chapter list

00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Soap Scoop

00:08 – Chloe previews today’s show: Jodie Prenger interview + soap round-up

01:49 – Jodie Prenger joins Soap Scoop | Talking all things Glenda Shuttleworth

02:07 – Life behind the bar at the Rovers | Karaoke, chaos & comedy

02:45 – Working with Tony Maudsley (George Shuttleworth)

03:30 – The Driscolls arrive | Is Glenda’s job in danger?

04:02 – Glenda’s first impressions of the new family

04:34 – Friendship with Catherine Tyldesley (Eva) & working together again

05:17 – Glenda’s bar crew: the “Glevers” trio explained

05:54 – How the Rovers should be run – and Glenda’s clashes ahead

06:28 – On-set laughter and behind-the-scenes fun

07:17 – Will there be more karaoke? Jodie spills the secrets

08:12 – The famous microphone scene & pub comedy moments

08:29 – Glenda as a true Coronation Street matriarch

09:17 – Female friendships on the cobbles & strong Corrie women

09:50 – Glenda’s feud with Christina | Protecting George

10:32 – What’s ahead for Glenda at Christmas – festive teasers

11:15 – The surprising Kevin Webster kiss scene!

12:14 – Dream co-stars and crushes – from Corrie to Pedro Pascal

12:48 – Does Glenda have a secret child? Fan theories explored

14:22 – The mystery and secrets still to come for Glenda

15:20 – Christmas drama ahead at the Rovers

16:03 – Jodie reflects on joining Coronation Street and career highlights

17:25 – Farewell from Jodie Prenger

Soap Round-Up with Chloe & Johnny

17:35 – Why we love Jodie Prenger & Glenda Shuttleworth

18:29 – Coronation Street: The Driscolls arrive at the Rovers

19:16 – Corrie’s new era & returning the fun to the Rovers

20:31 – Ben and Eva’s relationship — stable couple or storm ahead?

21:02 – Will the Driscolls’ secret story divide fans?

22:07 – Ollie’s arrival twist and the Joel effect

23:18 – What’s next for Dee-Dee Bailey and her exit story?

23:54 – Emmerdale: Kerry & Jai — unlikely romance or new power couple?

25:28 – Kerry and Jai compared to Nicola & Jimmy’s early days

26:19 – Why fans still love Jai Sharma (and miss Charity)

27:23 – Is Kerry too chaotic for love?

28:16 – Chloe’s Emmerdale love triangle prediction (Kerry, Jai, Billy)

29:10 – EastEnders: Suki & Eve’s adoption storyline

30:40 – Meeting Eve’s mum and delving into her past

31:58 – Why Suki and Eve need more drama & danger

33:22 – Can Suki stay sinister? Why fans miss her edge

34:04 – What the adoption plot might lead to next

35:10 – Closing thoughts & teasers for next week’s Soap Scoop

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go undercover on a soap set? 👀

In this Soap Scoop bonus episode, Laura-Jayne Tyler chats with Louisa Riley, Inside Soap’s junior writer and undercover journalist, about her secret mission on the set of Hollyoaks!

Louisa was invited to take part in a real Hollyoaks competition celebrating the show’s 30th anniversary, where nine fans competed to become the ultimate Hollyoaks superfan to be killed off by killer Jez! But Louisa had a secret role — she went in undercover with a fake name, a fake job, and a secret mission: to fool the fans into thinking she was one of them.

💥 Expect laughter, nerves, and some wild behind-the-scenes secrets — from being called “Siobhan” for two days straight to nearly being caught out by someone she knew in real life!

🎬 Featuring real insight into Hollyoaks’ 30th Anniversary Week and how the show pulled off one of the most unique fan experiences in soap history.

🎙️ Host: Laura-Jayne Tyler

🕵️‍♀️ Guest: Louisa Riley (Inside Soap undercover journalist)

📺 Soap Focus: Hollyoaks 30th Anniversary & “Superfan” Competition

📰 Produced by: Inside Soap

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What would your undercover soap persona be? Comment below!

📩 Email: [email protected]

⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Introduction | Welcome to a special Soap Scoop bonus episode

00:41 – How Hollyoaks’ serial killer storyline inspired this undercover mission

01:05 – How Louisa ended up going undercover as “Siobhan”

02:07 – The secret mission: fooling nine real Hollyoaks superfans

03:09 – Arriving on set & working with Charlie Wernham (Robbie Roscoe)

04:28 – Going undercover in the hotel & staying in character overnight

05:59 – A close call! When Louisa met someone who knew her in real life

06:59 – Did anyone figure her out? The big reveal moment

08:15 – Running into Gemma Bissix (Claire Devine) and almost being exposed

09:25 – The wild lies Louisa told to stay in character

10:32 – Feeling guilty about deceiving fellow fans

11:52 – Playing the “traitor” and throwing others under the bus

13:01 – What it’s like to be a true Hollyoaks superfan on set

14:01 – Behind-the-scenes secrets from the 30th anniversary filming

14:41 – Louisa’s favourite Hollyoaks characters & current storylines

15:49 – The fan competition twist: Jez’s shocking victim reveal

17:14 – Why Hollyoaks’ fan-killer storyline was genius

18:07 – What would Louisa’s next undercover soap mission be?

18:46 – Life at Inside Soap: from red carpets to accidental award-show chaos

19:46 – Falling face-first into the goodie bags (Inside Soap Awards confessions!)

20:30 – Family pride & reflections on her whirlwind year

20:58 – Thank you to Hollyoaks & wrapping up the undercover story

Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.

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In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with EastEnders star Matthew Morrison, best known for his powerful portrayal of Felix Baker — and his fabulous drag alter ego Tara Misu! 🌟

Matthew opens up about life after EastEnders and his intense new stage role in Blue Orange at the Greenwich Theatre — a gripping play about race, power, and mental health. He shares how it feels to step into such a demanding role, how it differs from playing Felix, and why the story still feels so relevant 25 years after its debut.

We also get heartfelt reflections on his time in EastEnders:

💄 Behind the scenes of Tara Misu’s iconic looks (including that Beyoncé-inspired finale!)

💬 His favourite moments filming with Tamika Empson (Kim) and Clair Norris (Bernie)

💔 What it was like to film Felix’s emotional exit

🌈 Whether he’d ever return to Albert Square — and the surprising souvenir he kept!

Then, hosts Laura-Jayne Tyler and Chloe Timms dive into all the biggest soapland gossip, including:

🍻 Coronation Street: Eva’s surprise return and the brand-new look inside the Rovers!

💍 Emmerdale: Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding plans and the emotional Robert & Aaron storyline

💥 EastEnders: Joel’s shocking downfall and the fallout for Ross and Vick

🎭 Plus, an exclusive teaser for Inside Soap’s bonus podcast featuring Louisa Riley’s undercover trip to Hollyoaks!

⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro with Laura-Jayne

00:26 – Interview: Matthew Morrison on Blue Orange

01:27 – Themes & legacy of Blue Orange

02:35 – Playing Felix Baker in EastEnders

03:49 – Creating Felix: a proud, fearless character

04:27 – Felix vs Matthew: opposites attract

05:16 – The outfits: Tara Masu’s Cowboy Carter look

06:25 – Working in The Albert

07:37 – Souvenirs from the set

08:38 – Most memorable scenes

11:10 – Felix & Johnny: could they have lasted?

13:08 – Keeping in touch with the EastEnders family

15:41 – Would Matthew return to EastEnders?

16:55 – Promoting Blue Orange

17:53 – Wrap-up & reactions

18:09 – Soap news: Corrie × Emmerdale crossover

19:22 – On set at Coronation Street: Eva’s return

22:30 – Emmerdale teasers & Christmas wedding gossip

23:33 – Aaron, Robert & Kev: the complicated triangle

27:27 – Soap debates & Buffy tangent

29:23 – Crossover dreams & “Easterdale” joke

30:09 – EastEnders: Joel’s downfall & aftermath

34:29 – Alex Walkinshaw (“Smithy”) legacy

35:15 – What’s next for Ross, Vicky & Joel?

37:47 – Bonus episode teaser: undercover at Hollyoaks

38:56 – Outro & sign-off

Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays, and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.

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In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn for an exclusive chat about his exciting new stage role in The Bodyguard UK Tour — and yes, he’s swapping Weatherfield for the West End!

Matt talks about stepping into the shoes of Sy Spector, working alongside Adam Garcia, and what it’s like tackling a musical for the first time. He also reflects on his iconic soap career — from Corrie’s Tommy Orpington and his steamy fling with Tracy Barlow, to his unforgettable Hollyoaks exit as Joe Spencer.

Then, hosts Laura-Jayne and Chloe break down the latest soap gossip — including shocking developments in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders:

💥 Kevin Webster’s surprise move on Glenda and Abi’s affair fallout

🎭 Guest:

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In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, we sit down with Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn Fletcher in Emmerdale. Olivia opens up about

We also dive into one of Emmerdale’s most urgent and thought-provoking storylines – an indecent photo of young Clemmie circulating online – and explore how it impacts Dawn as a mother, drawing heartbreaking parallels with her own troubled past. Olivia shares her insights into the importance of telling such difficult stories, Dawn’s fiery clashes with Nicola,and whether Joe truly understands her compared to Billy.

Plus – Olivia talks about her character’s wardrobe glow-up, dream future storylines, her love of performing with the Emmerdale band, and what fans can expect next from Dawn’s unpredictable journey.

Finally, LJ & Johnny break down the latest Soapland twists: Celia’s shocking reveal in Emmerdale, shady Costello in Coronation Street, Jasmine’s mysterious arrival in EastEnders, and Stacey’s bittersweet exit.

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00:00 – Coming up on Soap Scoop

Soapland Round-up with Johnny & LJ

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In this episode of Soap Scoop, we catch up with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, best known for her unforgettable 15-year role as Dr. Zara Carmichael in Doctors. Elisabeth opens up about life after the long-running soap, her fondest memories on set, and the powerful connection fans still feel with the show.

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In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with Coronation Street star James Cartwright (Theo) to unpack one of the soap’s most disturbing storylines. James reveals what it’s like playing a domestic abuser, how Theo’s obsession with Todd spirals into dangerous territory, and reveals that he burst into tears following challenging scenes. 

Plus, Laura-Jayne and Chloe bring you all the highlights from the Inside Soap Awards:

🏆 Vicky Myers’ big win as Best Actress

🏆 The success of Swarla as Best Partnership

🏆 Emmerdale’s spectacular limo crash taking Best Showstopper

And if that’s not enough, we break down the latest jaw-dropping twists in Emmerdale and EastEnders – from Robert’s prison husband to Callum’s love triangle.

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📺 Chapter List

00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview

01:34 – Meet James Cartwright (Theo in Corrie)

02:01 – Theo’s Dark Path

04:48 – Playing a Villain vs Harrison in The Archers

07:03 – Filming Difficult Scenes with Gareth

08:16 – Corrie’s First Same-Sex Domestic Abuse Storyline

10:12 – Is Theo Redeemable?

12:11 – Theo’s Hatred for Billy & Control Over Todd

14:05 – Getting Into Character

15:45 – Who Could Challenge Theo?

18:05 – Favourite Scenes to Film

20:11 – Surreal Moments on the Corrie Set

20:42 – What’s Next for Theo?

22:03 – Villain Endgames: Courtroom or Soap Justice

26:03 – Inside Soap Awards Recap

27:03 – Celebrating Vicky Myers & Swarla Win

27:35 – Swarla Fans: A Special Treat Teased

28:01 – Laura Doddington’s Win as Best Newcomer

28:32 – Emmerdale’s Limo Crash Wins Best Showstopper

30:13 – Emmerdale Drama: John, Caleb & Robert’s Secret Husband

35:15 – EastEnders: Callum, Ben & Jonny Love Triangle

37:28 – Soap Couples in Crisis

38:00 – Wrap-Up & Next Week’s Gossip

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