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On Wednesday 20 November 2024, BBC Two broadcasts Celebrity Antiques Road Trip!

Roxy Shahidi v Matthew Wolfenden Season 13 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity Antiques Road Trip” promises a delightful adventure featuring two beloved stars from the popular soap opera Emmerdale. Matthew Wolfenden and Roxy Shahidi, who share a strong friendship off-screen, are set to take on the antiques challenge together. This episode will air on BBC Two and is sure to entertain fans of both the show and the antiques world.

In this episode, Matthew and Roxy will be exploring the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. The stunning landscape will provide a beautiful backdrop as they search for hidden treasures and unique bargains. The duo will be cruising around in a classic Riley sports saloon, adding a touch of retro charm to their journey. Their camaraderie and playful banter are expected to shine through as they navigate the world of antiques.

In this exciting episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, airing Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on BBC Two, Emmerdale stars and best friends Matthew Wolfenden and Roxy Shahidi take on the challenge of hunting for antiques in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. The duo, known for their roles on the popular soap, are now teaming up for a fun and competitive adventure, searching for hidden treasures and bargains along the way.

Driving through the picturesque rolling hills in a retro Riley sports saloon, Roxy and Matthew embark on their journey, each hoping to find the best items to impress the experts and make a profit. As they explore various antique shops, the pair’s chemistry and friendly rivalry will provide plenty of laughs, along with some surprises as they uncover some fascinating objects from the past.

This episode promises to be full of charm and competition, as the celebrity duo puts...

Charley Webb has filmed her last scenes for 'Emmerdale' before going on maternity leave. The 27-year-old actress took to Twitter to reveal she had wrapped up filming for the ITV soap until after she has given birth to her second child with co-star and partner Matthew Wolfenden. She wrote: ''And that's a wrap...... filmed my last scenes today for a while. Perfect last day with my favourite @HordleyJeff (sic)'' Meanwhile, Charley - who already has five-year-old son Buster with Matthew - previously revealed she would prefer it if her character, Debbie Dingle, didn't go out on a ''dramatic'' storyline. When asked by Bang...

Emmerdale's Charley Webb wants a ''quiet'' exit for her character Debbie Dingle when she goes on maternity leave. The pregnant 27-year-old actress - who already has five-year-old son Buster with co-star and boyfriend Matthew Wolfenden - has ''no idea'' what's been lined up for her by TV bosses to leave the show but she's hoping it's not ''dramatic''. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the Inside Soap Awards at London's Dstrkt nightclub on Monday night (05.10.15), Charley said: ''I don't know. I've got no idea how I'm leaving at all ... She's had quite a traumatic time so it will be nice to...

Pregnancy has brought Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden closer together. The 'Emmerdale' co-stars are expecting their second child together this year after a turbulent period in their lives and Charley, 27, said they couldn't be happier. She told Ok! magazine: ''This pregnancy has definitely given us an even stronger bond.'' Charley and Matthew, 35, first started dating in 2008 and got engaged in 2009. However, three years after the birth of Buster, the couple split in 2013 before getting back together after staying friends. And now they are back on track with Matthew revealing he hopes this second baby won't be their last. He said: ''We've...

Pregnancy has brought Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden closer together. The 'Emmerdale' co-stars are expecting their second child together this year after a turbulent period in their lives and Charley, 27, said they couldn't be happier. She told Ok! magazine: ''This pregnancy has definitely given us an even stronger bond.'' Charley and Matthew, 35, first started dating in 2008 and got engaged in 2009. However, three years after the birth of Buster, the couple split in 2013 before getting back together after staying friends. And now they are back on track with Matthew revealing he hopes this second baby won't be their last. He said: ''We've...

Charley Webb has banned her son from watching 'Emmerdale' this week. The 27-year-old actress - who plays Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap - has revealed she's banned her and her co-star and boyfriend Matthew Wolfenden's son Buster from watching this week's disastrous scenes in which a helicopter will crash into Debbie's wedding reception. She said: ''I think that's a bit much to watch, aged five - we'll stick to kids' TV.'' However, the blonde beauty - who is expecting her and Matthew's second child - admitted Buster is looking forward to welcoming a brother or sister into the world. She told The...

Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden's son is ''desperate'' for a little brother. The couple - who both star in the ITV soap 'Emmerdale' - announced that they are expecting their second child together yesterday (02.06.15) and Matthew has now revealed their five-year-old son Buster is hoping they have another boy. The 35-year-old actor said: ''Buster is five, and we're due again in December ... He's desperate for a little brother!'' Charley, 27, and Matthew announced their happy news on their Twitter accounts with a funny photograph in which Matthew can be seen holding up a sign which reads ''Baby number #2'' with an...

'Emmerdale' stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden are expecting their second child together. Charley, who plays Debbie Dingle on the ITV soap, has revealed she and her co-star and partner are to have a second child together. She posted an image on Twitter of Matthew - who plays David Metcalfe - holding up a sign which reads ''Baby number #2'' with an arrow pointing towards her belly while their five-year-old son Buster is stood behind a sign saying ''only child expiring December 2015''. Alongside the black and white photo, the 27-year-old actress wrote: ''Here we go again #babynumber2 (sic).'' Matthew also shared the same...

Sinitta, Brian McFadden, Jedward and Ann Widdecombe are among the stars who have signed up to learn circus skills for ITV's new series Get Your Act Together.

The show, hosted by Stephen Mulhern, will see celebrities teaming up with some of the world's best variety acts in an attempt to learn different talents.

Five celebrities will appear in each show and will try to learn skills such as contortion, fire dancing, ventriloquism, acrobatics, juggling and plate spinning.

Some of the other stars who have signed up are Danielle Lloyd, James Bolam, Oliver Mellor and Sherrie Hewson, while Roxy Shahidi, Ruth Madoc, Phil Tufnell, Natalie Anderson and Matthew Wolfenden are also on the bill.

Rounding out the cast so far are Nigel Havers, Chip, Claire Richards, Gaby Roslin, Gareth Thomas and Nina Wadia.

Their mentors - who will perform with the celebrities in front of a studio audience - include famous magicians Penn and Teller,...

Poor old Matthew Wolfenden has been made to watch his Emmerdale co-star Natalie Anderson seemingly plunge to her doom, all in the name of entertainment.

The Alicia Metcalfe actress took part in the stunt for ITV2 show Tricked, as revenge for Wolfenden constantly teasing her.

"I'd like to trick Matthew Wolfenden because he's super mean to me," Anderson told Tricked magician Ben Hanlin. "He makes me out to be really gullible. He plays practical jokes on me."

The David Metcalfe actor was told that he and Anderson had been asked to present a feature about family days out for ITV's This Morning.

Then, while 'recording the item', he watched in horror as a zorbing ball appearing to contain his co-star rolled off the edge of a huge cliff.

Asked what he thought of magician Hanlin immediately after the reveal, Wolfenden said: "My honest thoughts of Ben at this particular point in time,...

It's the semi-final! After the hopefuls had to prove their ability with a solo skate, it was rugby hunk Kyran Bracken who left the competition last week. Now the skaters are down to just four.

The awesome foursome are hoping to win a place in next week's final and be named the champion of champions. Just to add to the pressure, the remaining skaters will also be flying this week. So who will succeed and who will fail? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm to find out.

20:57So that's all from us this week. See you back here next week for the last ever Dancing on Ice!

20:55Totally forgot Emma Bunton was once a judge!

20:54After battling it out in five skate-offs, Sam is going home.

20:54So Ray is going through to the final.

20:54Jason predictably saves Ray.

20:53Ashley also saves Ray.

20:53Karen votes to save Ray.

Emmerdale's Priya Sharma will use her baby to ''punish'' David Metcalfe. The beautiful barmaid - played by Fiona Wade - is hopeful that she can win back her ex-fiance (Matthew Wolfenden), after he ditched her at the altar, by taking him to see the scan of their unborn child. Fiona said: ''She feels like the control is back in her corner. She still loves David and she thinks seeing their baby could sway him. They're together and he's really engrossed in the scan and excited about the baby. She believes that it might be the thing that makes him...

Emmerdale's Priya Sharma will use her baby to ''punish'' David Metcalfe. The beautiful barmaid - played by Fiona Wade - is hopeful that she can win back her ex-fiance (Matthew Wolfenden), after he ditched her at the altar, by taking him to see the scan of their unborn child. Fiona said: ''She feels like the control is back in her corner. She still loves David and she thinks seeing their baby could sway him. They're together and he's really engrossed in the scan and excited about the baby. She believes that it might be the thing that makes him...

Charley Webb asked 'Emmerdale' bosses for some time off after being left ''exhausted'' by her hostage scenes. The 25-year-old actress - who has a three-year-old son Buster with co-star Matthew Wolfenden - was left exhausted after shooting the intense and emotional scenes in which her alter-ego Debbie Dingle, and several other villagers, were held at gunpoint in the Woolpack pub by serial killer Cameron Murray (Dominic Power). She said: ''I feel like I've not stopped so I did actually ask for a bit of time off after the storyline had finished. ''I feel like I've not stopped since because I've...

Charley Webb asked 'Emmerdale' bosses for some time off after being left ''exhausted'' by her hostage scenes. The 25-year-old actress - who has a three-year-old son Buster with co-star Matthew Wolfenden - was left exhausted after shooting the intense and emotional scenes in which her alter-ego Debbie Dingle, and several other villagers, were held at gunpoint in the Woolpack pub by serial killer Cameron Murray (Dominic Power). She said: ''I feel like I've not stopped so I did actually ask for a bit of time off after the storyline had finished. ''I feel like I've not stopped since because I've...

Charley Webb insists she is ''really great friends'' with her former fiance Matthew Wolfenden, amid allegations he cheated on her. The 'Emmerdale' actress insists she has no problem with her 33-year-old co-star - who she split from in August and has three-year-old son Buster with - despite fan Klaire Holloway claiming last weekend she previously bedded the soap star after he flirted with her at a family barbecue. Charley - who plays Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap - said: ''Me and Matthew are great friends. I know what the truth is and I know people who were there. There...

Charley Webb insists she is ''really great friends'' with her former fiance Matthew Wolfenden, amid allegations he cheated on her. The 'Emmerdale' actress insists she has no problem with her 33-year-old co-star - who she split from in August and has three-year-old son Buster with - despite fan Klaire Holloway claiming last weekend she previously bedded the soap star after he flirted with her at a family barbecue. Charley - who plays Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap - said: ''Me and Matthew are great friends. I know what the truth is and I know people who were there. There...

'Emmerdale' actor Matthew Wolfenden reportedly cheated on Charley Webb, according to a fan. Klaire Holloway has claimed she bedded the soap star - who split from his then-fiancee in August - after her flirted with her at a family barbecue. According to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, she told a friend: ''Matt hinted a few times that he and Charley were having prolems, although he didn't go into detail. ''We were pretty inseparable all night, so much so that a friend who was supposed to be giving me a lift left, text, 'I'm sure Matt will look after you.' ''I didn't know what to...

'Emmerdale' stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have split up. The couple, who play Debbie Dingle and David Metcalfe in the ITV soap, have ended their four-year engagement and are going their separate ways, but insist they'll ''remain friends'' for the sake of their three-year-old son, Buster. An 'Emmerdale' spokeswoman said: ''Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have today confirmed that they have separated. They will remain friends and are focusing on their little boy.'' Matthew has taken to Twitter to thank his fans for their support during such a heartbreaking time. He said: ''Thank you so much for all your lovely messages. Unfortunately...

Emmerdale's Charley Webb wants a ''small '' wedding. The 25-year-old actress - who is best known as Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap - has been engaged to co-star Matthew Wolfenden - who plays David Metcalfe - for three years but admits she has no plans to tie the knot just yet, but when she does, she would prefer an intimate ceremony. Speaking to Soaplife magazine, she said: ''We're both busy and have a three year old, so it isn't at the top of our agenda. If we do get married, I want a small ceremony. I hate the idea...

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden wants to get married abroad. The 33-year-old actor - who is best known as David Metcalfe in the ITV soap - has been engaged to co-star Charley Webb - who plays Debbie Dingle - for three years and although they haven't had time to plan the ''perfect wedding'', they're keen on tying the knot on a beach. Matthew explained: '' We want to plan the perfect wedding and the problem is that Charley's sister had the most amazing wedding we've both ever been to and she did it abroad. Now me and Charley want to live up...

'Emmerdale' star Natalie Anderson insists her husband is ''not bothered'' about her kissing scenes. The actress - who plays single mother Alicia Metcalfe in the soap - has had several intimate scenes with Matthew Wolfenden, who portrays David Metcalfe, but she insists her screen smooches don't worry her husband James Shepherd. She said: ''Honestly, he's the most not-bothered person ever!'' Natalie and James are close friends with Matthew and his fiancée, 'Emmerdale' actress Charley Webb, and she insists even going for dinner as a quartet after she and the actor have filmed romantic scenes doesn't feel awkward. Speaking in this week's issue of...

With Valentine's Day around the corner, inevitably this means that the cheesy themes are back in business for Dancing on Ice.

Of course it's 'Love Week', so we can probably expect plenty of heart cartoons projected onto the ice, pink costumes and more mention of Samia and Sylvain's 'romance' than you can shake a sparkly stick at.

So dig out the chocolate and sparkling wine (ITV cutbacks etc) and join Digital Spy for all of the luurvely action…

20:55Thanks for joining Digital Spy this evening, and don't forget to put a bid on Pasquale's jockstrap on eBay tomorrow morning. Night, all!

20:55Well, not exactly a shock result - but a bit of a sad one at the same time as at least Joe brought a few lols to the ice. Although I can't say I'm going to miss talk of his prostate or bowel movements.

20:52Teflon...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he still doesn't know whether the show's bosses have a happy ending in store for David Metcalfe and Alicia Gallagher. David recently brought his sham relationship with Alicia (Natalie Anderson) to an end and is now concentrating on building a future with Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade), with the pair set to get engaged in tomorrow night's (January 25) episode. Speaking on This Morning today (January 24), Wolfenden heaped praise on the ongoing love triangle storyline.

Pictured: Matthew Wolfenden on This Morning. Wolfenden commented: "It is just like a rom-com. It's a great story - I've loved it. It's a hard job, being on there with them two beautiful girls! "It's nice when you get these storylines. To be honest, everyone at Emmerdale's (more)...

Emmerdale's Priya Sharma is at the centre of some surprising story twists next week as her love triangle with David Metcalfe and Alicia Gallagher continues. Priya finds herself in a new battle with Alicia (Natalie Anderson) in the coming days when they both apply for the position of events manager at Home Farm. Fresh tension then erupts between the feisty pair - until Priya makes a shocking decision. Meanwhile, Priya is also feeling insecure about her relationship with David (Matthew Wolfenden), so when she makes the mistake of thinking that he's proposing to her, she jumps at the chance to accept… Here, Fiona Wade - who plays Priya - reveals more about what's ahead for her character. How would you say Priya is coping with Alicia being back in the village?

"Priya is very threatened, actually. She believes that David doesn't (more)...

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden has revealed that David's upcoming engagement to Priya seems like the "simple" option. David has been at the centre of a love triangle with girlfriend Priya, played by Fiona Wade, and wife Alicia (Natalie Anderson), who he married as part of a shame arrangement. While Alicia and David have feelings for each other, she and son Jacob have moved out to allow David and Priya to be open about their relationship. Speaking to We Love TV, Wolfenden admitted that he doesn't know how the situation will turn out. "I genuinely don't know if he will go ahead with his relationship with Priya, or decide that he's in love with Alicia," he explained. "I get men coming up to me and saying, 'Well done mate, caught between two lasses!', but I'm not sure David knows what he's (more)...

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden thinks his alter-ego will end up with Alicia Metcalfe. The 32-year-old star - who plays David Metcalfe in the soap - believes the confused businessman is destined to be with the brunette beauty, who he married in a sham wedding before she went into prison so he would be her son Jacob's legal guardian, despite his feelings for girlfriend Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade). When asked if he thinks there's a chance David will realise Alicia - who is played by Natalie Anderson - is the love of his life, Matthew said: ''Yes, absolutely. I think and feel that's...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he is still expecting a happy ending for David Metcalfe and his wife Alicia. David married Alicia (Natalie Anderson) in a sham wedding last summer. However, since Alicia's recent return from prison, David has remained committed to girlfriend Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade). Wolfenden told Soaplife of the storyline: "There's obviously something there with Alicia. Even when he's with Priya, [David] tells Alicia he still wants her and Jake to live with him. "At the moment, he's saying, 'I do love you - but only as a friend'. But the longer time goes on, the more that friendship is turning into love." He continued: (more)...

London, Dec 18: Come January - 'Dancing On Ice' will be bringing all sorts of glittery fun to the screen, as Pamela Anderson will officially star on the show, it has been announced.

Olympic skating superstars Torville and Dean will once again drag 12 celebrity contestants up onto the ice in an attempt to teach them to shuffle their feet to a tune, with those shuffles turning into steps, and those steps turning into leaps.

Following in the footsteps of previous winners Matthew Wolfenden, Sam Attwater, Hayley Tamaddon, Ray Quinn, Suzanne Shaw, Kyran Bracken and Gaynor Faye, this year's celebrity line up is actually pretty impressive,.

Emmerdale's David Metcalfe hears that Alicia Gallagher may be home for Christmas in tonight's (December 11) episode of the soap. Jacob excitedly shares the news with David (Matthew Wolfenden) and Priya (Fiona Wade) at the shop this evening, delighted at the thought of having his mum back. Although David and Priya are both pleased for Jacob, they know that Alicia's return will make life awkward for them and they find (more)...

Emmerdale welcomes Alicia Gallagher back to the village later this month as she is finally released from prison. Alicia is delighted to be home to spend Christmas with Jacob, but also feels slightly awkward as she continues to wrestle with her feelings for David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) following their sham wedding in the summer. Here, Natalie Anderson - who plays Alicia - reveals the gossip on her character's return. What can you tell us about Alicia's first scene back in the village?

"It's really lovely. She manages to get to Jacob's nativity, which is being held at the pub. Unbeknownst to anybody else, Alicia manages to get there and Jacob is the first person who sees her. So that's how we first see Alicia - through Jacob's eyes, which is really sweet. I actually cried when I read it, because I'm a mum myself now."

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Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, The Saturdays, Lorraine Kelly, Aled Jones and Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden have contributed designs to a set of 'Text Santa' charity Christmas cards. Hallmark and Daybreak have teamed with the celebrities for the packs, which contain six cards each.

With Jones and Kelly joining forces for one of the designs, the final image has been produced by 6-year-old competition winner Demi Holmes. The packs are on sale from £1.99, with at least 50p going to the 'Text Santa' appeal. The charities that will receive money are Age UK, Anthony Nolan, Carers UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Together for Short Lives and Whizz-Kidz. Barlow's card carries the message: "When I was a little boy, I remember looking out of my window on a snowy Christmas Eve (more)...

'Emmerdale' bosses have banned booze from tonight's live show. (17.10.12) The ITV1 soap is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special instalment, but producers have invested in non-alcoholic champagne to stop the nervous cast from getting drunk at the two fictional weddings planned for the landmark episode. Matthew Wolfenden - who plays David Metcalfe - told The Sun newspaper: ''I'm guest at Katie and Declan's wedding and there's going to be a marquee stocked with champagne. ''I'd love it to be real booze. But it won't be. In a live episode there's no way they are going to give us real booze until...

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden has hinted that he is playing a minor role in tonight's (October 17) live episode. The David Metcalfe actor revealed that he will be helping off-screen fiancée Charley Webb (Debbie Dingle) prepare for the 40th anniversary special. "I can sit back and support her because she's genuinely so nervous about it," Wolfenden is quoted by the Daily Star as saying. Wolfenden also admitted that the cast are "pretty nervous" about the project, adding: "As (more)...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he is expecting a "catfight" when Alicia Gallagher returns to the village. Alicia is currently serving time in prison after lashing out at Val Pollard, while Natalie Anderson - who plays the feisty character - is on maternity leave after giving birth to a baby boy in August. Wolfenden's alter ego David Metcalfe tied the knot with Alicia in a sham wedding a few months ago, and he later discovered that she genuinely was in love with him. Alicia could be heading for fresh heartbreak upon her return as David is now dating Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade). Wolfenden, asked about the storyline's future, commented: "Genuinely we don't know! Natalie comes back from her maternity leave (more)...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confirmed that romance will blossom between David Metcalfe and Priya Sharma in the coming weeks. The pair recently appeared to have chemistry as David confided in Priya by revealing the truth about his sham wedding. David tied the knot with Alicia Gallagher earlier in the summer, but only to ensure that he could have custody of her adopted son Jacob during her time in jail. Wolfenden told Inside Soap of David's future: "He's still playing daddy to Jacob, but he's also set to develop a soft (more)...

Emmerdale's David Metcalfe tells Priya the truth about the Alicia situation in Thursday night's (August 2) double bill of the soap. When Priya tries to cheer David (Matthew Wolfenden) up by reminding him that he can be with Alicia properly once she's out of jail, the shopkeeper confesses that the recent wedding was nothing more than a sham. As Priya expresses surprise that Alicia could fake her feelings, David adds that to make matters more complicated, (more)...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he thinks his character David Metcalfe is "daft" to go ahead with a sham wedding. David is currently planning to marry close friend Alicia Gallagher so that he can have custody of her adopted son Jacob when she goes to prison. However, Wolfenden - who is engaged to Emmerdale co-star Charley Webb (Debbie Dingle) - told TV Times that he would not dream of pulling such a scam in real life. He explained: "I'm totally different to David and take the marriage vows really seriously. He's so flippant about it and thinks they can get a quickie divorce, but I couldn't do that. It's daft." The current storyline is leading up to a screen break for Alicia, as Natalie Anderson - who plays her - is expecting (more)...

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden has spoken of his intention to marry Charley Webb as soon as possible. Wolfenden and Webb, who play the rural soap's David Metcalfe and Debbie Dingle, have been engaged for over two years. "I think it's time we cracked on with the wedding," he told Closer magazine. "Our dream would be to fly off somewhere hot and get married on a beach." "But, if we can't manage that, Newquay will do," he added comically. Of the couple's two-year-old son, the star added: "Buster is much more independent and the Dancing on Ice tour has finished." (more)...

Emmerdale's Alicia Gallagher and David Metcalfe feel betrayed by Eric in Friday night's (June 22) episode of the soap. Eric (Chris Chittell) sternly rebukes the pair in the coming days, furious over their plans for a sham wedding. When Alicia (Natalie Anderson) and David (Matthew Wolfenden) refuse to listen to his warnings, Eric decides to take action by telling Justin what they are up to. Eric's (more)...

Emmerdale's David Metcalfe hatches a surprising plan this evening (June 18) as he tells Alicia Gallagher that they should get married for Jacob's sake. Alicia (Natalie Anderson) reaches breaking point over her current situation in tonight's episode, telling Justin that he can take Jacob as she has lost the energy to keep fighting him. David (Matthew Wolfenden) cannot believe that Alicia is giving up so easily ahead of her expected jail stint, which prompts her to break down in his arms, explaining that she would have a better chance of keeping Jacob if she were married. (more)...

Matthew Wolfenden has tipped his Emmerdale character David Metcalfe to fall for Alicia Gallagher. Alicia, who has harboured feelings for David for some weeks, is stunned when he suggests they get married to increase her chances of keeping son Jacob. Speaking to Inside Soap, the Dancing on Ice 2012 winner gushed: "Personally, I'd love to see David and Alicia together. There's been a brilliant build-up to all this, and it's so well written. "David's totally oblivious to the reality of the situation. But if those two were to get together properly after Alicia comes out of prison, (more)...

Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has revealed that there is a "cliffhanger" exit lined up for her character Alicia Gallagher. Alicia will disappear from screens in a few weeks' time as Anderson is currently expecting her first child and has gone on maternity leave. Viewers are currently seeing the build-up to Alicia's departure as she is facing jail for turning violent against Val Pollard. The story is leading up to a sham wedding storyline for Alicia and David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden). Anderson filmed her exit scenes at the weekend and today (June 6) told This Morning that she was surprised to get such a big storyline. She commented: "I definitely can come back and I definitely hope to be back (more)...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confirmed that there is a sham wedding on the way for his character David Metcalfe and Woolpack barmaid Alicia Gallagher. David comes up with the scam later this month, as Alicia wants to make sure that young Jacob will live with him rather than his dad Justin when she is sent to jail. Alicia quickly agrees to the idea, but is conflicted as she continues to harbour genuine feelings for David. Wolfenden told All About Soap: "It happens when they're sat together drinking wine one evening. Alicia's broken down in tears, talking about how Jacob is going to have to live with his father and his new stepmum, who he hates. Then she says it's unfair that, just because Justin's married, it's taken for granted he can provide a better home for Jacob. "Something is triggered in David's head, so that's (more)...

All the 'Dancing On Ice' judges are facing the axe. Robin Cousins, Katarina Witt and Louie Spence may not be invited back to the ITV show because bosses fear the last series - which saw Matthew Wolfenden crowned winner - was too dull and consequently think it may require a big shake-up. A source told The Sun: '''Dancing On Ice' was so boring this year - and it didn't escape the notice of the top brass. ''They were stunned that no one was talking about it. It also got hammered in the ratings by the BBC which put up 'Call The Midwife'...

The winners of this years British Soap Awards 2012 have been announced. The ceremony held on Saturday night (28th April) was hosted by Phillip Schofield and the usual war between Eastenders and Coronation Street ended in a tie this year with both soaps taking home seven awards.

However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.

The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.

Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)

Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)

EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)

EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)

Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)

Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...

Emmerdale's Alicia Gallagher and Rachel Breckle continue to bicker over David Metcalfe in tonight's (April 4) episode of the soap. Alicia (Natalie Anderson) is left feeling self-conscious after Carl comments on the low-cut tops she always wears, so when she asks David for his thoughts at the pub, mischievous Rachel (Gemma Oaten) accuses her of fishing for a compliment. The women soon argue as they repeatedly insist that they don't fancy David (Matthew Wolfenden), (more)...

Emmerdale's Rachel Breckle pretends that she has seduced David Metcalfe in Tuesday night's (April 3) episode of the soap. Rachel (Gemma Oaten) starts to see David (Matthew Wolfenden) as quite a catch as she gets to know him better at Jacob's party, so she hangs around afterwards to spend more time with him. When Alicia (Natalie Anderson) returns from the pub, Rachel winds her up by claiming that (more)...

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has pledged his future to the soap, promising that there are interesting times ahead for his character David Metcalfe. The actor, who has been part of the ITV1 show since 2006, was crowned the winner of reality contest Dancing on Ice at the weekend. However, Wolfenden told The Sun: "I don't want to leave Emmerdale. It's my bread and butter and they've been so accommodating throughout this whole show. "Everyone at Emmerdale is just brilliant. I've signed a contract that takes me to Christmas, then hopefully I'll get a new one after that too." Wolfenden confirmed that there are big plans for David and Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson), the (more)...