Note: This article discusses topics including rape, sexual assault and baby loss.
Our favourite soaps continued to hit the headlines this week, as Emmerdale announced some of its biggest storylines for the coming months, Coronation Street paparazzi pictures confirmed a much-discussed tabloid rumour, and Hollyoaks made a controversial axing decision.
But with so much going on, did you miss any gossip? Just in case you did, here’s our round-up of the biggest soaps news which came our way this week – and our reaction to the major headlines.
Emmerdale’s big spring storylines
It was Emmerdale press day on Monday (April 8), which meant that Digital Spy and other media were invited up to the show’s studio in Leeds to hear lots of gossip for the months ahead.
We always love a longer-term spoiler, so the highlight for us was Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw announcing the major storylines which will take centre stage in the next few weeks and beyond.
Coronation Street’s Toyah storyline confirmed
The new story is expected to reveal that Toyah’s baby was stillborn and she buried the child in a park, leading to emotional scenes in the present day when she finds out the land is due to be dug up.
With fans unhappy over how the dark story could mess with established continuity, there had been some calls for Corrie to not proceed with the plot. However, paparazzi pictures showed that filming has already begun, with Toyah seen clutching a shovel during a tense moment in a park.
Digital Spy understands that these scenes were filmed a while ago and will appear on screen soon.
Hollyoaks axes Cindy Cunningham
Stephanie’s candid statement on social media was an emotional read for many long-term fans, who’ve watched her playing Cindy since 1996.
Her message to fans did seem to indicate that she was the only cast member from the soap’s very early days who’s affected by the changes. Even so, if a big-name character like Cindy can be shown the door, it’s hard not to wonder which other popular characters could be saying a sad goodbye this autumn.
