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A string of soap stars from Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale have formed romances off-screen - but not all couples have found their happily ever after

Michael French, who played Eastenders love rat David Wicks lives a very different life after quitting life in soap land for a relaxing time in the country

Dianne and Bobby were on the receiving end of some pretty sharp comments from the judges - and the Strictly professional seems to have hit back over the harsh criticism

EastEnders are set to air some huge scenes next week when Kathy's café goes up in flames whilst Keanu worries his fake kidnapping plan will be exposed by an angry Phil Mitchell

Coronation Street looks set for explosive scenes as boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed two villains will be returning to the hit ITV soap as new filming pictures see Adam Barlow 'held by gunpoint'

Despite most of his customers having fled or been killed, Mark continues to open the doors of his tiny shop, giving away bread and milk and surviving on the sale of tobacco to soldiers

Sources told how Dianne has been the target of cruel remarks since Bobby admitted last month that he was 'falling in love' with her - and his remarks saw them both slammed by fans

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier is said to still be in love with his ex-girlfriend, model Tillie Amartey. According to sources, the 20-year-old soap star has been sending her constant messages in between his rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing.

Coronation Street will air two big returns next week whilst another exit is 'sealed' on the ITV soap for one much loved character

Emmerdale spoilers reveal Caleb Miligan continues to attempt to charm his nephew Nate Robinson's wife Tracy Metcalfe next week on the ITV soap, after a shock kiss

Emmerdale's Eric Pollard, played by actor Chris Chittell, will make a heartbreaking decision next week on the ITV soap, after confirming to Mandy Dingle he may have Parkinson's disease

Emmerdale viewers think they've worked out a major Sam Dingle twist after Friday's episode of the ITV soap, with him arrested for Craig's murder despite being innocent of the crime

Emmerdale fans saw the return of a killer on the ITV soap on Friday night amid police descending on the village, following the murder of Craig which aired last week

Emmerdale aired an unexpected exit for one character on the ITV soap without warning, as they fled the village for some time away following a murder twist this week

Coronation Street boss, Iain MacLeod, has teased what viewers can expect this winter on the cobbles and revealed troubled Lauren Bolton's future on the ITV soap

Ryan Russell, who plays Corrie's Michael Bailey has split from longtime girlfriend and children's TV presenter Evie Pickerill, and has moved swiftly onto his next relationship with a model

As Emmerdale's Chloe Harris recovers from her horror crash, we take a look at actress Jessie Elland's life away from the village, from luxury holidays to her close friendship with a co-star

Emmerdale fans were overjoyed when Sam Dingle actor James Hooton posted a snap of his real life fiancée Nancy Lucas and their children on the set of the ITV soap

Emmerdale's Sam Dingle is feared to be leaving the ITV soap after a murder confession, almost 30 years since actor James Hooton took on the role - but will the real killer be exposed?

ITV Emmerdale fans spot the horse that killed rapist Craig Reed was not the same horse Kim Tate set free into the woods in a bid to secure an alibi following his brutal death

Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has left fans stunned as he looks totally different after his brutal exit from the ITV soap last month when he character Stephen Reid was killed off

EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace has had a wild life away from the soap from her secret boyfriend, rocky romances, real name and losing her job to her party lifestyle

Kim Tate has had many husbands in Emmerdale, but one who left the show back in 2001 went to star in rival soaps as huge characters

Emmerdale fans were left delighted on Thursday night as a former character made an epic comeback after three years in an unexpected comeback

ITV Emmerdale viewers think they have figured out Kim Tate and Sam Dingle's downfall after Thursday's episode