News about Michelle Collins

EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw has announced that he will be stepping down from his role next year, which he has emotionally dubbed 'the honour of his life'. The 37-year-old TV boss will abandon his duties in February 2025, once the BBC soap has celebrated its 40th anniversary, with a familiar face returning in his absence.

The Prime Minister mingled with Labour supporters at a barbecue at No 10 on the evening of July 30 after he laid a floral tribute earlier that day in Southport, where three children were fatally stabbed during a dance class. Celebrity guests at the do included TV presenter June Sarpong, soap actress Michelle Collins , and Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson, who present the Scummy Mummies podcast. The MoS can reveal the event was also attended by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli, who has given more than £900,000 to the party and its candidates since 2004. This newspaper understands that Sir Keir arrived at the party in Downing Street's rose garden at around 8pm. Around half an hour later, Southport erupted into violence, with hundreds attacking a mosque. It has previously been reported that Lord Alli, whose wealth is estimated at £200 million, organised a post-election reception in the Downing Street garden with others who had helped to bankroll the campaign.

EastEnders' longtime flames Michelle Collins and Adam Woodyatt were reunited as they graced the red carpet for the 2024 National Television Awards on Wednesday. The pair are best known to millions as on-off partners Cindy and Ian Beale, and were among a slew of stars from the BBC soap in attendance for the ceremony. Michelle, 62, cut a glamorous figure in a dramatic black and white fishtail gown as she and Adam posed for snaps together.

Michelle Collins has revealed the heartbreaking reason her husband proposed to her after detailing how it took her decades to find love. The Eastenders actress, 62, tied the knot with Mike Davidson two years ago and the star admitted she was shocked by the proposal, which came out-of-the-blue a decade after the couple met. But Michelle, who is best known as Cindy Beale in the BBC One show, has revealed that her now husband originally popped the question in order to make her feel safe following the death of her mother.

Michelle Collins wowed fans as she recreated a swimwear look she wore in 1989.  Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actress, 62, showed off her age-defying figure in a high waisted black swimsuit from Hunza G.  Michelle explained she had repurchased from the swimwear designer after first wearing a one-piece from the brand 35 years ago. 

EastEnders showrunner Chris Clenshaw has hinted that the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations will see the return of several beloved characters. BBC 's EastEnders, created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland, premiered on February 19, 1985 and will celebrate four decades on air in 2025. In recent years, the soap has delighted fans with the returns of Kathy Beale, Cindy and Peter Beale, and Lauren Branning.

Michelle Collins has revealed she 'never thought' she'd find love in her 50s as she posed for a stunning shoot with Prima Magazine. The EastEnders star, 62, told the publication that she was first told by a psychic she'd meet 'the love of her life' as she neared her 50th birthday, and went onto meet her husband Mike Davidson just months later. Michelle, who married Mike in 2022, also reflected on her bombshell decision to return to EastEnders last year after a 25-year absence, saying it 'feels right' to be back on the soap as the fiery Cindy Beale.

Michelle Collins revealed on This Morning on Wednesday that her husband Mike Davidson is unbothered by her steamy scenes on EastEnders. The EastEnders actress, 62, spoke to Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about Mike's reaction to her character Cindy Beale's raunchy activities.  Cindy is currently dating ex-husband Ian Beale but is secretly also trying to win back a second ex-husband, George Knight. On Tuesday night, Cindy was distraught after yet another rejection from George, and found comfort in the arms of George's son Junior. The pair spent the night together beginning with a passionate tabletop scene which Michelle thought was worth giving Mike, 39, the heads-up about.

This week on Coronation Street, Toyah is arrested for murder, following the discovery of her baby's body. On EastEnders, Cindy's on a mission to win back George now that she's returned from Spain. Meanwhile, on Emmerdale, Matty isn't happy about Josh's flirting with Amy.

For many fans soapstars almost become part of the family as they enter into viewers living rooms every night for an update on their often drama-filled lives.  However, while landing a role on a major soap can be the ultimate break, once stars bid farewell, a fickle industry can mean the end of an illustrious career, and the need to retrain as something new. This week Emmerdale star Joe-Warren Plant was spotted pulling pints as the actor surprised fans by revealing his second job, which he manages alongside his acting.

Death In Paradise on BBC has everything you'd like from a comedy crime drama - sunny beaches, a superb cast, and a slew of murders. Officer Marlon Pryce (Tahj Miles), the show's 'heart and soul,' will be dismissed after three years on set, according to a recent update. After it was announced that he and his sister Jocelyn (Miai Leonie Phillips), who had bagged a scholarship, were left reeling, claiming that his character will be left 'too soon.'

Cindy Beale, 61, appeared on the BBC soap opera from 1988 to 1998 and reprised her role last year.

Cindy Beale, 61, appeared on BBC soap opera from 1988 to 1998, and she reprised her role last year.

Michelle Collins sparkled with a smile at her first event since being left stranded in Spain. After losing her original at Malaga airport on New Year's Day, the actress, 61, who plays Cindy Beale in EastEnders, was forced to fork out £100 for an emergency passport this week. Michelle, despite being brushed off her latest dramas, arrived on Wednesday at Chickenshed Theatre to see The Toymakers Child.

Michelle Collins has returned to the United Kingdom after being left homeless in Spain due to a missing passport, despite the fact that she paid £100 for an emergency ticket to return home [inset]. After losing her original at Malaga airport on New Year's Day, the 61-year-old actress, who plays Cindy Beale in EastEnders, was able to purchase the paper. On Tuesday afternoon, she was seen leaving Luton Airport terminal. Mike Davidson, 38, [left] kindly met her at the airport to pick her up.

Michelle Collins, a WestEnders actress, has revealed she is trapped in Spain after losing her passport, prompting her to call the local police for assistance. On Monday, the actress, 61, pleaded for assistance from her airline Easyjet after mislaying her passport at the airport, prompting her to miss her flight back to the United Kingdom. Michelle, who returned to EastEnders as Cindy Beale earlier this year, later revealed she was refused from boarding the plane by airline employees and was planning to visit the Embassy on Tuesday to obtain an emergency ticket to fly home.

Dame Joan Collins and her husband Percy Gibson appeared glamorous on the Peter Pan opening night at the London Palladium alongside her husband Percy Gibson. When she and her companion Percy, 58, arrived at the theatre show together, the Hollywood legend displayed her typically glamorous sense of fashion. His wife stole the show by slipping into a sparkling silver sequinned top with gold embellishments.

As rumors of an alleged EastEnders affair begin to brew, Michelle Collins was pictured filming with ex-James Bond actor Colin Salmon. Cindy Beale and George King, both ex-couples, were caught tucking into a tray of chips from Beale's Plaice next door to Kathy's Café, where they were shooting upcoming scenes. Michelle was upbeat on set as she cheebbened down on chips after escaping the historic restaurant for the scenes after being seen up close inside.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The drop from grace was sealed in the bleak setting of Oxford Magistrates' Court, which found that Budgett, 41, had been in Plush, a nightclub in the city in May. Budgett, who married Lucy Meade, the niece of equestrian Olympic gold medalist Richard Meade's son, was in a celebratory mood after learning he had won a contract that would see modernist 'glamping cabins' on his Oxfordshire estate. Maybe too festive: in the early hours, he was arrested by police for what seemed to be an unrelated occurrence.

After a business contract went wrong during Monday's episode of EastEnders, Cindy Beale went to war with the Panesar family. After Michelle Collins' character called her a bad mother, Nish (Navin Chowdhry) got into a public spat with her. Cindy, the Panesars' mother, unveiled a new effort to attract investment from them with a pie and mash shop company pitch.

Jaci Stephen predicts that there will be drama in London-based soap EastEnders this week as Jean throws Kat a suprise hen do. Keanu knows about Phil and Emma, but will he keep quiet? Victoria incorrectly informs Jacob that a burger is nut-free, causing an allergic reaction.

According to reports, a major EastEnders actor is currently in talks to appear on the forthcoming series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! This year, their protagonist was part of a gripping and moving storyline.

Whitney Adebayo of Love Island suffered with an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while leaving the National Television Awards on Tuesday evening. In a taxi, the reality star, 25, was chatting with pals when she mistakenly stepped out of her glamorous green jacket. The outfit was decorated with silvers gems and racy cut-out details, which resulted in the nip slip.

Michelle Collins, the Queen Encounters legend, looked stunning in a black caped gown as she graced the National Television Awards' red carpet on Tuesday night. The actress, 61, who appeared on television Beale on the BBC soap, cosied up to her co-star Adam Woodyatt, who plays onscreen husband Ian Beale. This year, the National Television Awards will be hosted at The O2 Arena in London for the 28th annual ceremony.