All news by author: Julia Banim

As Emmerdale's Sam Dingle navigates some very difficult hurdles in his marriage to Lydia, we take a look at the real life of actor James Hooton, from his stylish fiancée to his gym-spirational makeover

As Sharon Watts navigates rocky waters in EastEnders, we take a look at the real life of the actor who plays her, from the drastic surgery she underwent as a teen, to her incredible weight loss journey

As doctor-turned-writer Adam Kay continues to make fans wince and laugh with his new show Undoctored, we take a look at his life behind the scenes, from his partner and kids, to the tragedy that sparked his exit from the NHS

Shetland actor Ashley Jensen suffered a tragic heartbreak in November 2017, after discovering her husband Terence Beesley had died by suicide at their family home

As Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne's relationship hangs by a thread, we take a look at the real life of the actor who plays him, from his co-star romance to his worsening health condition

Actor Lisa Riley, best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, astonished fans when she revealed her jaw-dropping 12-stone weight loss, but there was still a fair bit of her transformation journey to go

As EastEnders' Linda Carter deals with the shock return of evil Dean Wicks, we take a look at the real life of the actor who plays her, from her marriage to a Hollywood star to her fight to start a longed-for family

Singer-songwriter James Blunt has opened up candidly about his personal life in newly released memoir Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story, and some revelations may come as a surprise

Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about the horrible moment his wife learned he'd fathered a child with their housekeeper, with the revelation leaving her 'crushed'

As Emmerdale fans welcome tormented Aaron Dingle back to the village, we take a look at actor Danny Miller's life behind the scenes, from his bitter split from a Hollyoaks star, to marriage with his long-time midwife love

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell has led a fairly eventful life, even by Albert Square standards, and the actor who plays him has also had to navigate plenty of drama away from set

In her role as a presenter on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, Laura Hamilton makes it her mission to find Brits their perfect property, and her own home is unsurprisingly gorgeous

Mum Dawn Simmonds love to create a spooktacular display for Halloween and she was thrilled when she found a 'life size' zombie for a bargain price - but all was not as it seemed

S Club's Hannah Spearritt has opened up about her decision to drop out of the band's eagerly awaited 2023 - 2014 tour, amid allegations that the singer had been 'blindsided' by the other members

Fans of BBC MasterChef: The Professionals may not be aware that judge Monica Galetti is married to a fellow top chef - and he's been one of her greatest supporters every step of the way

Actor Matt Di Angelo, best known for playing Dean Wicks in EastEnders, is now happily settled into married life and fatherhood, but his dramatic love life was once the talk of gossip columns

Actor Jay Kontzle is perhaps best known to fans for playing Billy Fletcher in Emmerdale, but there's plenty viewers may not know about him, from his boyband fame to his previous role in a major TV show

Soap watchers will be left on the edge of their seats next week, with the announced murder of villainous Craig Reed (Ben Addis) set to spark a gripping whodunnit storyline - but many may have forgotten actor Ben's previous role in a rival soap

After visiting the notoriously haunted Ordsall Hall, Mirror reporter Julia Banim was left feeling more than just a little bit unnerved by how much creepier the infamous old house becomes after darkness falls

Bobby Brazier has left a very cheeky comment on Strictly Come Dancing partner Dianne Buswell's Instagram post, prompting fans to remark upon the chemistry between the pair

As James Blunt fans prepare for his long-awaited 2024 tour, we take a look at the singer-songwriter's life offstage, from his marriage to an aristocratic wife, to the sad loss that inspired one of his most moving songs

Emmerdale's Leyla Harding has navigated plenty of drama during her time in the village, but the actor who plays her leads a very different life, including a happy marriage to a very famous husband

Although the prospect of winning your very own luxury mansion may sound like a dream come true, for some unfortunate Omaze winners, their incredible prizes have proven nightmarish

Soap star Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope, lives a very different life away from the drama of the Dales, with a famous mum and actor twin who has been by her side every step of her career

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, who plays bereaved Jay Brown in the BBC soap, has once again found himself at the centre of rumours concerning a co-star fling