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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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EastEnders fans rage about ‘continuous blunder' on soap as they beg bosses ‘sort it out' – did you spot it?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up EASTENDERS fans were left utterly enraged by a 'continuous blunder' on the soap. As hard as the soap actors try, there is one aspect of their job that has seriously gotten on the wrong side of BBC One viewers. 6 EastEnders fans were left raging at producers for a continuous blunder on the soap Credit: BBC 6 A recent scene shown on the show has raised serious questions amongst viewers Credit: BBC 6 Soap enthusiasts have claimed that often the cups in the cafe are completely empty Credit: BBC If the residents of Walford are not sinking back pints in the Vic, they are often seen drinking tea at Kathy's Cafe ... or are they? EastEnders fans have claimed that when some characters are seen with a hot drink either at home or in the 'caf', they are in fact just taking in air from empty cups or mugs. One recent scene saw Phil (Steve McFadden) making George Knight (Colin Salmon) a comforting cuppa in his kitchen. However, the mugs which were meant to have hot drinks appeared to be completely clear of any drink. Fans took to social media fan forum site Reddit in their droves where they fumed at the prop mishap in a thread titled 'Empty Cups!'. One fan wrote: "Dunno if anyone else here can not stand when the actors clearly give someone an empty cup pretending it's a full cup of tea or in the cafe, an empty takeaway cup! "Why can't they just put an actual drink in it! It is one of my biggest pet peeves watching soaps." The soap enthusiast added: "Ben Wadey, sort it out please! " Other fans seemed to completely agree as they flooded the post with affirming comments. An additional user noted: "The way they throw around their clearly empty cups like they're so light and don't need to worry about spillages drives me insane also." Kat Moon takes over the Queen Vic: A new era in EastEnders "Glad it's not just me," stated a third viewer. As a fourth fan insisted: "It is indeed not just you. It's so easily solved, too, it's ridiculous that no one has done this basic stage prep. I'm hoping that changes now with the new regime." While someone else claimed: "Even just water in a cup would make it more believable." This was as a sixth exclaimed: "YES! It's bothered me for so many years, just put some liquid in there! The fake drinking acting is always so obvious." Pointing one particular scene with former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Patsy Palmer, another watcher added: "The scene where Bianca was drinking tea when Reiss snuck back into the house anniversary week drove me mental. "No disrespect to Patsy as she's a top notch actor, but she was CLEARLY swallowing air and the mug completely empty while she was gingerly putting it down." 6 Viewers have claimed some of the hot drink mugs are completely empty as the actors are left just drinking air Credit: BBC 6 One fan was left fuming as Patsy Palmer's mug was completely empty Credit: BBC 6 A social media user on Reddit took issue with the way the prop was handled by bosses Credit: BBC EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
EastEnders fans rage about ‘continuous blunder' on soap as they beg bosses ‘sort it out' – did you spot it?
Advertisement EASTENDERS fans were left utterly enraged by a 'continuous blunder' on the soap. Advertisement As hard as the soap actors try, there is one aspect of their job that has seriously gotten on the wrong side of BBC One viewers. Advertisement 6 EastEnders fans were left raging at producers for a continuous blunder on the soap Credit: BBC Advertisement 6 A recent scene shown on the show has raised serious questions amongst viewers Credit: BBC 6 Soap enthusiasts have claimed that often the cups in the cafe are completely empty Credit: BBC Advertisement If the residents of Walford are not sinking back pints in the Vic, they are often seen drinking tea at Kathy's Cafe ... or are they? Advertisement EastEnders fans have claimed that when some characters are seen with a hot drink either at home or in the 'caf', they are in fact just taking in air from empty cups or mugs. Advertisement One recent scene saw Phil (Steve McFadden) making George Knight ( However, the mugs which were meant to have hot drinks appeared to be completely clear of any drink. Fans took to social media fan forum site Reddit in their droves where they fumed at the prop mishap in a thread titled 'Empty Cups!'. One fan wrote: "Dunno if anyone else here can not stand when the actors clearly give someone an empty cup pretending it's a full cup of tea or in the cafe, an empty takeaway cup! Advertisement "Why can't they just put an actual drink in it! It is one of my biggest pet peeves watching soaps ." Advertisement The soap enthusiast added: "Ben Wadey, sort it out please! " Advertisement Most read in Soaps Other fans seemed to completely agree as they flooded the post with affirming comments. Advertisement An additional user noted: "The way they throw around their clearly empty cups like they're so light and don't need to worry about spillages drives me insane also." Advertisement Kat Moon takes over the Queen Vic: A new era in EastEnders "Glad it's not just me," stated a third viewer. Advertisement As a fourth fan insisted: "It is indeed not just you. It's so easily solved, too, it's ridiculous that no one has done this basic stage prep. I'm hoping that changes now with the new regime." Advertisement While someone else claimed: "Even just water in a cup would make it more believable." This was as a sixth exclaimed: "YES! It's bothered me for so many years, just put some liquid in there! The fake drinking acting is always so obvious." Advertisement Pointing one particular scene with former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Advertisement "No disrespect to Patsy as she's a top notch actor, but she was CLEARLY swallowing air and the mug completely empty while she was gingerly putting it down." Advertisement 6 Viewers have claimed some of the hot drink mugs are completely empty as the actors are left just drinking air Credit: BBC 6 One fan was left fuming as Patsy Palmer's mug was completely empty Credit: BBC Advertisement 6 A social media user on Reddit took issue with the way the prop was handled by bosses Credit: BBC Advertisement EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Freddy Brazier snubs dad Jeff on Father's Day amid legal battle to stop him seeing nan Jackiey
FREDDY Brazier snubbed dad Jeff on Father's Day amid the ongoing legal battle to stop him seeing his nan Jackiey Budden. Freddy, 20, and brother Bobby Brazier, 22, are both the sons of 6 Freddy Brazier failed to post about his dad Jeff Brazier on Father's Day Credit: Getty 6 Jeff and Freddy have recently suffered a strained relationship Credit: BBC 6 Jeff recently launched a legal bid to stop Freddy seeing grandma Jackiey Credit: Rex Features 6 Freddy (right) with his late mother Jade Goody (centre) and brother Bobby (left) Credit: PA:Press Association However, there has been tension in the family following Although Jeff's youngest Instead he chose to keep quiet, and not post anything. While Freddy chose not commemorate the occasion, his brother Read more on Freddy Brazier Taking to Instagram, the EastEnders star shared a photo of himself, Jeff and Freddy stood on a beach, looking out towards the ocean. With the three having their arms around each other in the snap , he captioned: "My dad's a rock." Freddy and Bobby's beloved mum Meanwhile, Most read in Celebrity The TV star - who appeared on Posting a black and white throwback of himself as a child, Freddy wrote: 'You know what I don't need rehab! I just need a holiday with a good group of boys or a retreat.' Jade Goody's ex Jeff Brazier launches legal bid to stop son Freddy from seeing gran It came just days after Freddy stunned followers when he opened up about a long-standing smoking addiction and a desire to make peace with his dad after a tense family rift. He revealed cannabis , saying he 'wants a healthy relationship with his dad'. In a heartfelt post, he said: 'I want to be clean so I can life happily and have healthy relationships with people and be there for all of my family rather then feeling like I'm in the middle and have to choose a side.' Freddy also shared hopes of mending things with his famous father, saying: 'I want to play football and take up boxing . I want to be happy and be in a healthy relationship and have a healthy relationship with my Nana and my father.' The pair have suffered a strained relationship lately which saw At the beginning of the month, sources told The Sun that 6 Meanwhile. Freddy's brother Bobby called dad Jeff his 'rock' in a sweet Father's Day post Credit: Instagram 6 Freddy recently said he doesn't need rehab now but just a boys' holiday Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Mystery illness nearly derailed my career – I was told to give up acting, reveals Gavin & Stacey star Laura Aikman
AS a young actress, Laura Aikman would get so stressed about her career she was advised to walk away to rescue her health. The Gavin & Stacey star, now one of Britain's most in-demand actresses, suffered a mystery pain for years. Advertisement 6 Laura Aikman would get so stressed about her career when she was younger that she was advised to walk away to rescue her health Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Laura as bad girl Sonia alongside James Corden in Gavin & Stacey Credit: BBC 6 The star appeared on Disney+ drama Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes Credit: Des Willie She was finally diagnosed with autoimmune disease But Laura stuck with the job and is now having her best year to date, appearing in BBC gangster series Laura has also a found a work-life balance to keep her condition, which causes inflammation and ulcers in her colon, under control. The 39-year-old said: 'It took me a long time to get diagnosed. Before I got the diagnosis I was very, very unwell and I didn't know why. Advertisement READ MORE ON GAVIN & STACEY 'I'd been to the doctors a lot and they kept telling me that it was probably piles, without examining me, and giving me cream because I had blood in my stool. Nothing worked. 'And then I went to a homeopath and she asked me all of these questions about when I'd been poorly and she was like, 'Listen, I've written out a timeline here of when you've not been working, and that is when you've been at your most unwell'. 'She was like, 'Can you do another job?'. And I said, 'No, it's my whole personality.' 'It was a big wake-up call that it was literally making me unwell, the stress of not working and feeling like I wasn't good enough or didn't have anything going on. Advertisement Most read in News TV 'Blame and shame' 'I placed so much of my self-worth and my confidence and even who I was on being an actor and whether I was working. 'Going to family parties at Christmas, everyone's saying, 'What are you up to?'. Like, absolutely nothing. And it can feel like you're letting everyone down. Watch the moment Gavin and Stacey actress Laura Aikman's family found out she was in the finale after keeping it secret 'I think if all of your self-worth is wrapped up in working and then you're not working, you feel like you don't deserve anything. 'I had to actively find other things in my life that gave me self-worth or made me feel important, so I could keep going regardless of whether I was working.' Advertisement Laura was back as bad girl Sonia in the To outsiders, her career has hit the heights, but the North London-born actress says that for years she felt a cycle of 'blame, shame and punishment' because she was not quite 'perfect enough'. She told the Women & Wellbeing podcast: 'When you're starting out, you're like, I have to be everything they want. I have to change who I am to fit. I need to be perfect. 'I kind of struggled up until I was maybe in my mid-twenties with what people wanted me to be as a girl, a woman, in this industry and how I needed to present myself. Advertisement 'I can remember going to auditions and needing to do the lines exactly as they wanted in the blandest way possible, to try to fit whatever I thought the mould was. 'I probably wasn't getting the best parts when I was doing that. I never would, when I was younger, even speak to a producer. 'I would just try to stay under the radar, do my job. I kind of struggled up until I was maybe in my mid-twenties with what people wanted me to be as a girl, a woman, in this industry and how I needed to present myself 'I'm sure I missed out on loads of work because I did absolutely zero networking. But it was that kind of thing — you're lucky to be there, shut up, look pretty, leave. Find everyone very funny, especially the men, and then go home.' Advertisement With her 40th birthday coming up later this year, Laura has found a new sense of freedom. She explained: 'I feel like where I am now people are almost disinterested in how I look. 'So lucky' 'I've been so lucky with the parts that I've played recently where, even though some of them have been very glamorous women, it's not about me looking beautiful. 'It's about how that person presents themselves.' Advertisement But she still never takes anything for granted, saying: 'I feel like possibly the last few years I've been able to play some bigger roles in slightly higher profile shows. 'You go through those peaks and troughs in your career where you think, 'Oh, maybe this is it', then it isn't. So I thought, 'Oh, maybe' at the moment, and then I'm sure I'll slide back down again soon.' 6 Laura in her 2023 role as Dyan Cannon in Archie Credit: Planet Photos 6 The in-demand actress also starred in This City Is Ours Credit: BBC Advertisement Laura grew up in an acting family. Her dad, Stuart Aikman — known as Stuart St Paul — is a stunt director and her mum Jean Heard is also an actress. She is married to actor Laura got her big break in 1996 film Surviving Picasso, opposite Anthony Hopkins, before going on to appear in a string of movies as well as TV series including Casualty, Death In Paradise and The Split. Despite her struggles with confidence, she loves playing fiery and dominant women, saying: 'My dream is to play women that are as different as possible. Advertisement "I feel happiest when I'm the furthest away from myself. These last few jobs have been big swings, especially Rachel in This City Is Ours. She's the ultimate Scouse girl, she's tough. 'I do think when you play someone like that and then you step out of it, there's part of you that's like, maybe I could be a little bit more tough. 'They sort of rub off on you a little bit, just like you learn from your friends.' Away from the camera, Laura has trained to become a counsellor with mental health text service Shout. Advertisement Be kind to yourself when you're not feeling good and just try and do the things that make you feel good She said: 'It's brilliant. You can do a shift whenever you want. People text in when they're in crisis. 'Obviously that's more helpful to society than me getting a job in a TV commercial.' And she concentrates on exercising for her health — not just for her body image — to help deal with her ulcerative colitis. She added: 'I drink less now. I'm no saint, I absolutely get smashed at least once a year, I just fall completely off the wagon. But I will always leave a night out early these days. Advertisement 'I'm just a bit more boring than I used to be. But overall, it really makes me feel much better.' When she is not working, Matt, who she married six years ago, encourages her to relax. She said: 'He is so chilled out and very even-keeled, he's a cool guy. 'I think he has also been really instrumental in encouraging me to allow myself, if I've not got anything on, to be like, 'Why don't you go to the cinema?'. Advertisement 'I'm like, 'Just go and spend money on a day when I haven't got a job?'. He'll be like, 'Yeah, just go and do something nice for yourself'. And she has taken notice. Laura said: 'I think you can be so fooled by hearing other people talk about what they do, to think that they're perfect — and they're not. They're probably falling spectacularly off the wagon. 'So I think be kind to yourself when you're not feeling good and just try and do the things that make you feel good.' 6 Laura in the BBC's hit Christmas special of Gavin & Stacey last year Advertisement Gavin and Stacey's Best Moments With the news that the show is set to make an exciting return to screens, let's take a look at some of the comedy programme's biggest and best moments... Smithy and Rudi's American Boy rap - No one will ever forget when James Corden and Sheridan Smith rapped perfectly word for word the Kanye West and Estelle hit American Boy as they walked across the car park on the phone to Gavin. Pam's Vegetarian faux pas - Despite loving a cheesburger, Pam found herself caught up in a web of unexpected lies when she claimed to be Vegetarian. She is forced to keep up the secret throughout the entire show and uses hubby Mick to help her scoff meat. She is later rumbled when Stacey catches her in the act as she scoffs ham in the kitchen. Stacey says to her: 'Is that ham, Pam!?… 'I've seen you, Pam. A scotch egg here, a bit of bacon there, putting those regular sausages into the Linda McCartney box'. THAT fishing trip - It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Gavin and Stacey history as to just exactly what did happen on the ill-fated fishing trip. Bryn appears to be hiding a secret as to an occurance between him and his nephew Jason which has left relations fractures. Ness' on-off boyfriend, Dave, is the only other person to know the whole truth. Bryn did appear to allude to him and Jason lying together naked to keep warm as he said to Dave: 'We're going to have this out, once and for all, man to man, you may know what happened, David, but you don't know why it happened! It was freezing cold, it was! And when you are that cold…' Islands in the Stream - No one can ever forget the classic Karaoke performance of Islands in the Stream. Nessa and Bryn performed the track in front of all their nearest and dearest. It saw the whole pub burst into some line-dancing as they enjoyed a boozy night out. The Xmas special proposal - In 2019, fans were left overjoyed when the show made a comeback but it ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Nessa asked Smithy if she would marry him as she finally laid bare her feelings for him. Fans were gutted as the show then cut straight to the credits as they never found out just how Smithy answered. Will all be revealed in the brand new episode?
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lip reader reveals what cheeky Louis asked George from carriage as excited prince steals the show at Trooping the Colour
A LIP reader has revealed what Prince Louis asked his brother Prince George as the royals arrived for Trooping the Colour today. Cheers erupted from the crowds as George, 11, with his cheeky younger brother Louis, seven, were spotted arriving for the King's birthday celebrations. 6 Prince George, 11, and cheeky Prince Louis, seven, were seen chatting in the open carriage Credit: BBC 6 A lip reader has now claimed to know exactly what the pair said to each other Credit: BBC 6 The young brothers delighted the watching fans by waving shortly after Credit: ©Karwai Tang The two brothers were seen grinning and deep in conversation as the open carriage Now, a professional reader has exclusively revealed to The Sun exactly what she thinks the young pair were talking about. The expert claims Louis asks George "should I wave?". George then turns to his younger brother and is said to have replied: "It's up to you, I you cant believe how sunny it is'. Read More in Royals Louis then says "let's do it together' before the brothers wave to the cheering crowds, claims the lip reader. Meanwhile, Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte, 10, who were in the same carriage as George and Louis, stunned as they wore matching blue and white outfits. Prince William, who is expected to have a starring role in today's celebrations, was earlier spotted arriving in a car with his family. He later appeared on horseback, alongside Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh. Most read in Royals William took part in the military parade, wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, a regiment of which he's the colonel. Anne hasn't ridden in public since The King's escort stunned the crowds of royal fans as they appeared in formal dress. King Charles and Queen Camilla smiled and waved at the crowds from their carriage. King Charles waves to royal fans as he leaves Buckingham Palace with Queen Camilla for Trooping the Colour The monarch is still undergoing his weekly treatments for cancer so is not on horseback this year. King Charles asked royals to wear black armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane tragedy. Those wearing the bands were the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards. A palace spokesperson said this is "a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy". There was also a minute's silence at the event following Thursday's devastating crash which killed at least 241 people. Many fans braved the early morning rain to queue for a good view - bedecked in Union Jack flags and crowns. Fans came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by But the weather is thankfully clearing up as the morning stretches on. There will be an This year will be Charles' third Trooping the Colour parade as monarch. The parade began at Buckingham Palace, going along The Mall and then around the corner of St James's Park to Horse Guards Parade. When Charles arrived at the Horse Guards Parade, the Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute in Green Park. Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the Trooping the Colour event. The parade today takes place almost five months before King Charles' actual birthday. Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays. The sovereign's birthday, which is celebrated through the 6 Prince Louis delighted onlookers and he grinned and waved Credit: PA 6 The guards marched to the sound of drums as the parade began Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Kate and the kids sat together, joyfully beaming at the onlookers Credit: i-Images
