Casting
Musician Zayn Malik, “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley, three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan (“The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan”), Sophie Okonedo (“Slow Horses”) and Dylan Llewellyn (“Derry Girls”) will lead the voice cast of CG animated family comedy “10 Lives.”
“10 Lives” is the story of a pampered and selfish cat who takes for granted the lives he has been dealt. After carelessly losing his ninth life he begs to be given a second chance, an opportunity to show he can learn from his mistakes. Eventually his wish is granted, but with certain, hilarious stipulations.
The film is directed by Chris Jenkins (“Duck Duck Goose”) and produced by Guy Collins and Sean Feeney for 10 Lives Productions Ltd, with casting by Robyn Klein and Jeremy Ross. Gfm Animation will be presenting first look footage at the upcoming American Film Market. The animation studio is L’Atelier Animation in Montreal.
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Meanwhile, the cast of professional...
Musician Zayn Malik, “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley, three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan (“The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan”), Sophie Okonedo (“Slow Horses”) and Dylan Llewellyn (“Derry Girls”) will lead the voice cast of CG animated family comedy “10 Lives.”
“10 Lives” is the story of a pampered and selfish cat who takes for granted the lives he has been dealt. After carelessly losing his ninth life he begs to be given a second chance, an opportunity to show he can learn from his mistakes. Eventually his wish is granted, but with certain, hilarious stipulations.
The film is directed by Chris Jenkins (“Duck Duck Goose”) and produced by Guy Collins and Sean Feeney for 10 Lives Productions Ltd, with casting by Robyn Klein and Jeremy Ross. Gfm Animation will be presenting first look footage at the upcoming American Film Market. The animation studio is L’Atelier Animation in Montreal.
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Meanwhile, the cast of professional...
- 10/28/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.
The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.
The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.
Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…
Patsy Palmer
The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.
Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.
“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”
John Fashanu
Former...
The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.
The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.
Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…
Patsy Palmer
The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.
Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.
“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”
John Fashanu
Former...
- 10/11/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The first cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.
The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.
The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.
Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…
Patsy Palmer
The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.
Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.
“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”
John Fashanu...
The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.
The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.
Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…
Patsy Palmer
The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.
Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.
“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”
John Fashanu...
- 10/10/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The Ambassador Theatre Group and Jerry Mitchell Productions present thenational tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Michael Praed as Lawrence, Noel Sullivan as Freddy and Carley Stenson as Christine. Mark Benton guest stars as Andre until Saturday 5 September 2015. From Tuesday 8 September 2015 Gary Wilmot will star as Andre. Click below to watch a brand-new commercial for the show...
- 6/26/2015
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The X Factor: Wonderful World of The X Factor: ITV2, 8pm
Anticipation for The X Factor's return on Saturday night continues to build, as new Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane Crawford looks back at the show's 10-year run.
Dermot O'Leary is on hand to help us remember the talent, tantrums and music that have made Simon Cowell's creation one of the most popular shows of the past decade.
Glee: Sky1, 9pm
As we approach the end of Glee's penultimate season, Rachel's (Lea Michele) Broadway debut is approaching and her nerves are starting to get the better of her after she's targeted by internet trolls.
Will (Matthew Morrison) and Sue (Jane Lynch) travel to New York for their former student's big night, but neither of their evenings unfold quite as planned.
Scandal: Sky Living, 9pm
Jake (Scott Foley) and Huck (Guillermo Diaz) get closer...
Anticipation for The X Factor's return on Saturday night continues to build, as new Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane Crawford looks back at the show's 10-year run.
Dermot O'Leary is on hand to help us remember the talent, tantrums and music that have made Simon Cowell's creation one of the most popular shows of the past decade.
Glee: Sky1, 9pm
As we approach the end of Glee's penultimate season, Rachel's (Lea Michele) Broadway debut is approaching and her nerves are starting to get the better of her after she's targeted by internet trolls.
Will (Matthew Morrison) and Sue (Jane Lynch) travel to New York for their former student's big night, but neither of their evenings unfold quite as planned.
Scandal: Sky Living, 9pm
Jake (Scott Foley) and Huck (Guillermo Diaz) get closer...
- 8/28/2014
- Digital Spy
EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks will guest star in Channel 5's Suspects.
The network's original crime drama - which stars Fay Ripley, Damien Molony and Clare-Hope Ashitey - will return to screens with two hour-long specials in the autumn.
Emmerdale's Dominic Power, who played serial killer Cameron Murray, will also guest star in the new episodes.
In The Flesh actor Luke Newberry has also been cast, alongside Claire Cooper (Hollyoaks) and Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank).
Other guest stars for future episodes of the new season are Emmett Scanlan (The Fall, In The Flesh, Hollyoaks), Ben Peel (The Fall), Gillian Kearney (Casualty, Brookside) and Carley Stenson (Hollyoaks).
Devised by Paul Marquess (The Bill, Footballers' Wives), the series was Channel 5's first original drama for eight years. Working without a traditional script, the cast improvise their dialogue and actions based on a detailed plot synopsis.
The second series of Suspects will be comprised of five additional episodes,...
The network's original crime drama - which stars Fay Ripley, Damien Molony and Clare-Hope Ashitey - will return to screens with two hour-long specials in the autumn.
Emmerdale's Dominic Power, who played serial killer Cameron Murray, will also guest star in the new episodes.
In The Flesh actor Luke Newberry has also been cast, alongside Claire Cooper (Hollyoaks) and Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank).
Other guest stars for future episodes of the new season are Emmett Scanlan (The Fall, In The Flesh, Hollyoaks), Ben Peel (The Fall), Gillian Kearney (Casualty, Brookside) and Carley Stenson (Hollyoaks).
Devised by Paul Marquess (The Bill, Footballers' Wives), the series was Channel 5's first original drama for eight years. Working without a traditional script, the cast improvise their dialogue and actions based on a detailed plot synopsis.
The second series of Suspects will be comprised of five additional episodes,...
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is set to start next Friday (September 27), with stars such as Abbey Clancy, Julien Macdonald and Vanessa Feltz competing for the ballroom dancing crown.
In anticipation to the start of the series, which runs up to Christmas, the first previews of the contestants rehearsing ahead of the live shows have already been released online.
But along with the conscientious training, tough competition - and, at times, chemistry - comes salacious speculation about romance between the celebrities and their dance partners.
Cast your beady eye back over the real (and reported) romances - from Joe and Kristina to Natasha and Brendan - throughout the series below.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
Kara and former dance partner Artem became an item when they teamed up together to win the series in 2010. The pair have since moved in together, although the former EastEnders star has previously said that the pair...
In anticipation to the start of the series, which runs up to Christmas, the first previews of the contestants rehearsing ahead of the live shows have already been released online.
But along with the conscientious training, tough competition - and, at times, chemistry - comes salacious speculation about romance between the celebrities and their dance partners.
Cast your beady eye back over the real (and reported) romances - from Joe and Kristina to Natasha and Brendan - throughout the series below.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
Kara and former dance partner Artem became an item when they teamed up together to win the series in 2010. The pair have since moved in together, although the former EastEnders star has previously said that the pair...
- 9/19/2013
- Digital Spy
With a winter chill biting in the night air, what better a time of year to travel to London’s glamorous theatre district to take in a show? In time for the busy festive period, we’re running through ten of the biggest and best shows available in London throughout December, featuring some new productions as well as some all-time essential classics.
So pack your tiny binoculars and get ready to marvel at the best of what London has to offer this Christmas…
10. Shrek The Musical
Where? Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street
Starring: Dean Chisnall, Richard Blackwood, Carley Stenson.
Join Shrek (Dean Chisnall), our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey (Richard Blackwood) as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona (Carley Stenson) from her tower guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad (Neil McDermott), a gang of fairytale misfits,...
So pack your tiny binoculars and get ready to marvel at the best of what London has to offer this Christmas…
10. Shrek The Musical
Where? Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street
Starring: Dean Chisnall, Richard Blackwood, Carley Stenson.
Join Shrek (Dean Chisnall), our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey (Richard Blackwood) as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona (Carley Stenson) from her tower guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad (Neil McDermott), a gang of fairytale misfits,...
- 11/30/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
X Factor star Amelia Lily has become Princess Fiona for a special performance of Shrek: The Musical in aid of BBC Children in Need. The 'You Bring Me Joy' artist sang a duet of 'I'm a Believer' with the titular ogre as part of 'Pop Goes the Musical' 2012 last night (November 14). Following the performance at London's Theatre Royal, Lily posed for a photo with the show's full-time Princess Fiona, Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson, as well as Richard Blackwood (Donkey) and Children in Need mascot Pudsey. "I've always wanted to perform on a West End stage, and Shrek: The Musical is such a great show, it's a dream come true," the 18-year-old said. "I'm so happy to be part of BBC Children in Need (more)...
- 11/15/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson will take over from Kimberley Walsh in Shrek The Musical, it has been announced. The Girls Aloud star took on the role of Princess Fiona last year, replacing pregnant Amanda Holden. Former Hollyoaks star Stenson is currently starring as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, which ends its West End run on Saturday, April 7. She will take over from Walsh at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from May 23. Walsh, who made her West End debut in the role, will perform her final show on May 21. Stenson will join stars Dean Chisnall and Neil McDermott - who (more)...
- 3/8/2012
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Former Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has admitted that she would consider another return to the soap. The actress, who reprises her role as Steph Roach in a one-off Boxing Day special, said that the cast of the Channel 4 soap is like family to her. "Never say never, I think. I always said when I chose to leave, before I knew how I was going to leave, that I would come back," she told MSN. "I love it there - it's like my second home. It's (more)...
- 12/18/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson has said that her one-off Hollyoaks appearance felt "really normal". The actress will return to her role as Steph Roach on the Boxing Day episode of the Channel 4 soap. "Strangely, it didn't feel weird because I had been there for ten years, so it felt like I was doing something I had always been doing," Stenson told MSN "Like I had just blinked the year away. It felt really normal." Roach was killed in a fire last December, but will return as a "heavenly vision" to warn Doug Carter (Pj Brennan) against committing (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has filmed a one-off return to the soap for a special Christmas episode. The actress's character Steph Roach will appear as an angel as Doug Carter teeters on the brink of death this Boxing Day. Doug, played by Pj Brennan, starts to feel lonely and depressed in the build-up to the festive season and finds himself questioning whether his life is worth living at all. With his friends all home for the holidays, Doug reaches breaking point and jumps from a bridge. However, he then finds himself back at his flat with the heavenly vision of Steph before him. Angel Steph soon starts trying to convince Doug of the positive impact he has had in the village over the past year. Steph shows Doug that without his influence, (more)...
- 11/29/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson is to return to 'Hollyoaks' over the Christmas period. Despite the actress' alter-ego Steph Roach dying in a fire earlier this year, the blonde beauty will appear as an Angel in order to stop Doug Carter from taking his own life. As the festive season approaches, the former drug dealer (Pj Brennan) becomes increasingly lonely as his friends head home for the holidays and he starts to wonder whether it's worth carrying on. In a shocking turn of events, Doug jumps from a bridge, only to find himself back in his flat with a heavenly vision before him - Steph. Angel Steph...
- 11/29/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Carley Stenson has revealed that she is dating Danny Mac. The former Hollyoaks actress, who quit her role as Steph Roach in 2010, said that she did not meet her new boyfriend on the set of the soap where he plays Mark 'Dodger' Savage, but through "mutual friends". Stenson told Heat magazine: "I've done well. I've bagged myself the sexiest male! We really didn't plan to be dating people from Hollyoaks. I didn't even realise when I first met him! I thought I'd got away from that, we've just got lots of mutual friends." Stenson said of her ex-boyfriend and former co-star Ricky Whittle: "Me and Ricky are still friends, I think he's doing well in La. He's in (more)...
- 9/28/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Former Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has claimed that soaps should go "back to basics" in order to keep viewers happy. The actress, who departed her role as Steph Roach last year, suggested that serial dramas are currently struggling to match the appeal of reality shows. Stenson told Bang Showbiz: "It's difficult at the moment because there are so many reality TV shows covering normal scenarios and it is a lot for soaps to compete with, which I think is why they're going above and beyond normality. "But I think they've got to go back to basics and think about why people started watching the shows in the (more)...
- 8/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has revealed that she would love to star in the rumoured Coronation Street musical. The actress, who bowed out from her role as Chester's Steph Roach last year, suggested that the project would be a good way to combine her interest in soaps, acting and singing. Stenson recently landed the lead role of Elle Woods in the West End production of Legally Blonde, The Musical after previously playing supporting character Margot in the show. "I love the lifestyle of musical theatre and having my lie-ins but I would love to do TV again," Stenson told Bang Showbiz of her future plans. "I'd prefer to do it in shorter stints if (more)...
- 8/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson is eyeing a role in 'Coronation Street'. The former 'Hollyoaks' actress - who played Steph Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap for over 10 years - is keen to return to TV work when she completes her current stint playing the lovably ditzy Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'. However, she is keen to combine her two passions and star in a musical version of 'Coronation Street'. Carley exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "I love the lifestyle of musical theatre and having my lie-ins but I would love to do TV again. I'd prefer to do it in shorter stints if...
- 8/4/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Carley Stenson thinks soaps need to go "back to basics". The 28-year-old actress - who played Steph Cunningham in 'Hollyoaks' for more than 10 years - believes long-running shows are having to compete for viewers with the plethora of reality TV shows, such as 'The Only Way Is Essex' and 'Made In Chelsea', that are currently on air. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "It's difficult at the moment because there are so many reality TV shows covering normal scenarios and it a lot for soaps to compete with, which I think is why they're going above and beyond normality. "But I think...
- 8/3/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Carley Stenson's former Hollyoaks co-stars have publicly congratulated the actress over her success in the West End. Yesterday, it was announced that Stenson is to take over the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, The Musical from July. Stenson, who played Hollyoaks' Steph Roach for a decade, has already been part of the production since October last year, appearing as supporting character Margot. Writing on Twitter last night, the star's former colleague and ex-boyfriend Ricky Whittle commented: "Huge congrats to @carleystenson the most talented girl I know becoming the lead in West End's amazing show Legally Blonde from July. Deserved!!" He added: "@carleystenson an inspiration to all! Achieving her dreams of playin the lead in the West (more)...
- 6/10/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former soap star Carley Stenson will take over the lead role on the West End production of Legally Blonde, The Musical from July. Stenson joined the production in October last year as supporting character Margot, but will now replace departing actress Susan McFadden as main character Elle Woods. The actress will be joined in her run by Lee Mead, who is to replace Alex Gaumond as Woods's main love interest Emmett Forrest from June 20. Stenson and Mead will round out a returning cast including the likes of Nicola Brazil, Emma (more)...
- 6/9/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Jenny Seagrove attends PETA Animal Rights Group's Fortnum & Mason bring the final curtain down on foie gras protest. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Peter Egan and Carley Stenson attend PETA Animal Rights Group's Fortnum & Mason bring the final curtain down on foie gras protest. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Peter Egan and Carley Stenson attend PETA Animal Rights Group's Fortnum & Mason bring the final curtain down on foie gras protest. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Peter Egan and Carley Stenson and Jenny Seagrove attend PETA Animal Rights Group's Fortnum & Mason bring the final curtain down on foie gras protest. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Peter Egan and Carley...
- 5/7/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Carley Stenson has said that she is doing what she's "always wanted to do" since leaving her role as Steph in Hollyoaks. The actress is currently appearing in West End show Legally Blonde, where she has appeared alongside Denise Van Outen, Peter Davison and Sheridan Smith. Speaking to the St Helens Star, Stenson revealed: "I think I've always wanted to do this and have been training for it all my life. "It is just brilliant and is possibly the strongest my voice has ever been, perhaps because I'm using it every day and have got into a good routine." Stenson has a 12-month contract with the Savoy Theatre production, in which she plays Margot. However, she recently filled in for (more)...
- 3/12/2011
- by By Sophie Hines
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Gilly Roach is to embark on a ''dark journey'' following the death of his wife Steph. Anthony Quinlan - who plays the widower in the Channel 4 soap - explained his on-screen alter-ego will struggle to accept his terminally-ill wife decided to end her life during the recent blaze at Il Gnosh restaurant, and is still battling feelings of anger at her funeral. He said: ''He just can't come to terms with the fact that Steph (Carley Stenson) took her own life, and wants answers that he's sadly never going to get. ''He's still so angry about the whole thing, so the director ..
- 11/25/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Whittle has admitted that he 'blubbed' when he watched Carley Stenson's final Hollyoaks scenes. Earlier this week, Stenson's long-standing character Steph Roach was killed in the Il Gnosh fire, which was lit deliberately by an unknown perpetrator. Writing on Twitter yesterday, Whittle praised his former co-star and ex-girlfriend after watching the episode online. He also commended Ashley Taylor Dawson (Darren Osborne), Helen Pearson (Frankie Osborne), Anthony Quinlan (Gilly Roach), Glen Wallace (Malachy Fisher), Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes Fisher) and Nick Pickard (Tony Hutchinson) (more)...
- 11/12/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan has revealed details of how his character Gilly Roach will cope following the tragic death of his wife Steph. Earlier this week, terminally-ill Steph was killed in the Il Gnosh fire after deciding to stay in the burning building rather than wait to lose her life to cancer. The scenes marked the end of Carley Stenson's ten-year stint in the role of Steph, whose loved ones have been left devastated on screen. Speaking to the official Hollyoaks website about how Gilly is feeling, Quinlan explained: "He's grieving - he just can't understand why she took her life like that. The cancer was terminal, but they hadn't actually determined how many weeks she had left, so for Gilly he will be left wondering why she (more)...
- 11/12/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has thanked fans for their support following Steph Roach's death scene. Last night's episode of the Channel 4 soap saw the terminally-ill waitress lose her life in the Il Gnosh fire after she refused to leave the burning building and declared that she was ready to die. The emotional scenes marked the end of Stenson's ten-year stint in the role of Steph, who was among the show's longest-running characters. Responding to fans who praised the episode on Twitter yesterday evening, the actress commented: "I am so honoured by all your lovely messages! Really am! Thank you so much, it means a lot." Later, she added: "I'm heartbroken watching my beautiful Hollyoaks (more)...
- 11/11/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has praised the soap's new recruit Miles Higson for his attitude on set. Higson was cast in the Channel 4 soap earlier this year, taking on the role of Seth Costello - the youngest son of ex-footballer Carl and former model Heidi. In an interview with the Inside Soap Yearbook 2011, Stenson revealed how much she enjoyed working with Higson before she filmed her final scenes as terminally-ill Steph Roach. She explained: "I'll tell you who I absolutely adore - Miles Higson. He plays Seth. He's so cute, I could just eat him! (more)...
- 11/4/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson has explained why her Hollyoaks character Steph Roach puts her own life in jeopardy in the soap's forthcoming fire stunt. After Il Gnosh and its upstairs flats go up in flames in a special week of episodes, terminally-ill Steph rushes inside to rescue single mum Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies) and her children, who are trapped in the blaze. Steph makes the shock decision while her husband Gilly (Anthony Quinlan) is busy calling 999 - leaving him horrified when he returns. Speaking to Inside Soap, Stenson commented: "Steph realises Amy is in one (more)...
- 11/3/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Anthony Quinlan has revealed the "intense" scenes he recorded as part of Hollyoaks' big fire storyline. Quinlan, who plays newlywed Gilly, said that filming the dramatic footage, which sees him attempt to rescue some of Chester's most well-known characters from the flats above Il Gnosh with wife Steph (Carley Stenson), was dauntingly realistic. He told Inside Soap: "It was intense. It seems very real when the ten-inch (more)...
- 11/1/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has revealed that she performed one of her own stunts when filming the soap's forthcoming fire storyline. In a special week of episodes airing next month, life in the village will be changed forever when a huge blaze begins at Il Gnosh before spreading to the upstairs flat and neighbouring buildings. Stenson's terminally-ill character Steph Roach is just one show regular who ends up in danger because of the perilous flames. Speaking to Soaplife about shooting the shock scenes, the actress explained: "I had a stunt lady, but I managed to squeeze one in myself. There was lots of running (more)...
- 10/29/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Hollyoaks' actress Carley Stenson performed her own stunts in the soap's upcoming explosive episodes. The 28-year-old star has revealed while she was given a professional stuntwoman for the Guy Fawkes night (05.11.10) scenes - which will see village restaurant Il Nosh go up in flames after an arson attack - she decided to perform one of the tricky techniques herself. She explained: ''I had a stunt lady but I managed to squeeze one in myself. There was lots of running through fire and I had to climb up stairs that were falling apart.'' Carley - who has played the part of Steph for 11 ..
- 10/27/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Carley Stenson has admitted that she is looking forward to regaining her privacy as she makes the move from Hollyoaks to the West End. The actress filmed her final scenes as Steph Cunningham on the Channel 4 soap earlier this year, and she has since landed a role in a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. Speaking to Soaplife, Stenson explained: "I've not had such a high profile as most of the cast up until the past year. It made me sit up and think, (more)...
- 10/27/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson has been praised by her fellow Hollyoaks stars. The actress, who plays Steph Cunningham, will bow out of the show after 11 years in November and several of her co-stars have paid tribute to her contribution to the Channel 4 soap. According to Pa, Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen) said: "She was like an ultimate original. I used to watch her before I was in it and think, 'Oh my god she's hilarious'. And then to meet her, she's the nicest girl ever and good luck to her, for the stuff she's doing, 'cause she'll keep working." (more)...
- 10/9/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Jorgie Porter has praised Carley Stenson as being one of 'Hollyoaks' best-ever stars. The actress - who plays Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap - admits she has been in awe of blonde Carley since she first joined the show as Steph Cunningham 11 years ago, and expects her career to really take off now she has left the soap. Jorgie said: ''She was like an ultimate original. I used to watch her before I was in it and think 'Oh my God - she's hilarious!' And then to meet her, she's the nicest girl ever and good luck to her for ..
- 10/8/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Carley Stenson has said that she is trying "to hold back the tears" over her Hollyoaks exit. The actress, who has played Steph Dean in the Chester-based soap since 2000, recently completed filming her last appearances after announcing her decision to quit earlier this year. Her departure will see the climax of a storyline which sees Steph struggle with terminal cervical cancer. Stenson told Pa: "My final scenes were really sad and emotional. I've said to everyone as soon as I let the flood gates (more)...
- 9/28/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle has praised his ex-girlfriend and former Hollyoaks co-star Carley Stenson, predicting that she will have a "brilliant" career in the West End. Stenson, who plays long-standing character Steph Cunningham on the teen soap, announced her decision to bow out in favour of stage roles earlier this year. She has since been cast in the London production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Speaking to New magazine about Stenson's Hollyoaks departure, Whittle commented: "She's following her dream. She is one of these people who's good at everything. (more)...
- 9/7/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson has secured her debut West End role. Holy Soap reports that the actress will join the cast of Legally Blonde: The Musical as Margot. In June, it was announced that she would leave the Channel 4 soap after almost ten years playing Steph Cunningham. When she confirmed her decision to leave Hollyoaks, Stenson highlighted musical theatre as being where her interests lay. (more)...
- 8/27/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan has revealed that he is keen to see his character Gilly Roache tie the knot with Steph Cunningham later this year. The pair became engaged last month, but in next week's episodes, viewers will see Steph declaring that she cannot marry Gilly unless he accepts the reality of her illness, leaving their future uncertain. Steph was diagnosed with cervical cancer in June and her portrayer Carley Stenson is due to bow out of the Channel 4 show towards the end of the year. Speaking to Inside Soap about the storyline, Quinlan commented: "I think Gilly's really gutted that he didn't get together with Steph sooner - he wasted so much time with Cheryl (more)...
- 8/27/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle was cleared of dangerous driving yesterday (11.08.10). The former 'Hollyoaks' actor - who had been accused of deliberately running over photographer Stephen Farrell out of frustration at being pictured with former lover and co-star Carley Stenson, who he was driving home following a night out in November - was unanimously found not guilty by a jury made up of five men and seven women, after just over an hour of deliberations at Liverpool Crown Court. They also cleared the 30 year old of the lesser charge of careless driving, despite his admission his car did knock the photographer to the ..
- 8/12/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ex-Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle has been cleared of dangerous driving charges at Liverpool Crown Court. After a three-day trial, a jury of five men and seven women took just over an hour to clear the soap star of charges relating to an incident in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of November 27. He was accused of deliberately driving his American Dodge truck at paparazzo Stephen Farrell out of irritation. Earlier today, the actor's Hollyoaks co-star and ex-girlfriend Carley Stenson gave evidence in the case. Whittle was picking up Stenson and a friend from a party at Parr Studios when the incident occurred. Stenson told the court that her former lover had asked photographers to back off, claiming that she heard (more)...
- 8/11/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle was trying to win back his ex-girlfriend the night he drove into a paparazzi. The former 'Hollyoaks' star denied deliberately running over photographer Stephen Farrell out of frustration at being pictured with former lover and co-star Carley Stenson, who he was driving home following a night out in November. Ricky - who had left separately from Carley and planned to meet with her on a nearby side street in a bid to detract attention - said in a statement to police, which was read out in Liverpool Crown Court yesterday (10.08.10): ''I just wanted to get my girlfriend - my ex-girlfriend ..
- 8/11/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Whittle has told Liverpool Crown Court that he did not deliberately drive at paparazzo Stephen Farrell. The ex-Hollyoaks actor is facing charges of dangerous driving over an alleged collision with Farrell in Liverpool in the early morning of November 27 last year. Whittle was collecting his ex-girlfriend Carley Stenson and a friend from a party in his red Dodge Ram truck when they were followed by a group of photographers hoping to get a picture of the soap stars together. Prosecutors have claimed that Whittle hit Farrell out of "irritation". Speaking in court yesterday, Whittle said: "I said [to the photographers], 'life's s**t as it is, can you give us a break? It's cold and the girls are only in dresses, just leave us alone'." (more)...
- 8/11/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle deliberately hit a photographer with his car ''in frustration'', a court has heard. The ex-'Hollyoaks' actor lashed out on November 27 - weeks after splitting from co-star Carley Stenson - as he didn't want to be pictured with his ex-girlfriend but had agreed to give her and a friend a lift home from a party in Liverpool, claimed prosecutors at Liverpool Crown Court. Prosecutor Paul Becker said: ''He was working hard and in no mood for the paparazzi to take photographs of him and Miss Stenson together.'' The 12-person jury were told that the actor had agreed to collect the two women ..
- 8/9/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Whittle hit a photographer with his Dodge car out of frustration, Liverpool Crown Court has heard. The ex-Hollyoaks actor has denied charges of dangerous driving brought against him by paparazzo Stephen Farrell regarding an alleged collision in the early morning on November 27. Whittle was giving a lift to ex-girlfriend and former co-star Carley Stenson when the incident occurred near Liverpool's Parr Street studios. Prosecutor Paul Becker accused the soap star of deliberately turning the wheel of his car to hit Farrell. The court was told that Farrell was standing next to the Dodge, but not blocking it at the time. "The prosecution's case is that the defendant, irritated by the presence of the paparazzi, had deliberately turned his wheel to the left in order to vent his frustration towards Mr Farrell," said Becker. "He (more)...
- 8/9/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson has remained secretive over her forthcoming on-screen departure from Hollyoaks. The 27-year-old actress revealed that she is "happy" with the ending for her alter ego Steph Cunningham. She told What's On TV: "You know, I can't tell you how it all ends. I didn't really have any input as to what will happen. But let's just say I'm happy with it..." Meanwhile, on the subject (more)...
- 8/2/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
The nominations for the 15th annual Inside Soap Awards have been announced. Readers have the chance to vote in 15 categories from today, to determine a shortlist which will be announced in September. New gongs this year include the 'Best Daytime' category, 'Best Wedding' and 'Best Stunt'. EastEnders star Lacey Turner (Stacey Branning) is in the running to scoop 'Best Actress' for the fifth year in a row. She faces competition from fellow Walford stars Nina Wadia (Zainab Masood) and Diane Parish (Denise Johnson). Coronation Street is represented by Sally Dynevor (Sally Webster), Alison King (Carla Connor) and Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald). Amanda Donohoe (Natasha Wylde) and Carley Stenson (Steph Cunningham) are among those nominated from Emmerdale and Hollyoaks respectively. Last year's victor, Coronation (more)...
- 7/13/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson has revealed that she made her decision to leave Hollyoaks a year ago. The actress announced last week that she is bowing out from her role as Steph Cunningham in order to pursue new projects. Speaking to New magazine about her exit, Stenson explained: "I decided to leave around a year ago. I felt it was time to move on after ten years of great storylines and many happy times. I had a long talk with the then-producer, who came up with a long-term leaving storyline for me." She added: "I want to pursue musical theatre, which has always been my primary interest. (more)...
- 6/22/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Carley Stenson decided to leave 'Hollyoaks' a year ago. The 27-year-old actress - who has played wannabe singer-and-actress Steph Cunningham in the show since 2000 - admits she first told bosses on the Channel 4 soap about her plans to quit last year, and has been working closely with them on a ''long-term'' leaving story. She told new! magazine: ''I decided to leave around a year ago. I felt it was time to move on after 10 years of great storylines and many happy times. I had a long talk with the then-producer, who came up with a long-term leaving storyline for me.'' The ..
- 6/22/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ricky Whittle has spoken of his on-again, off-again relationship with former Hollyoaks co-star Carley Stenson. Digital Spy exclusively revealed in November that the couple had separated, but speculation that they were together again forced Whittle to claim in April that the two were "just friends". However, rumours that the couple have rekindled their romance have failed to go away. Whittle refused to reveal his current relationship status when questioned by the News of the World at the pre-Wimbledon Wta party earlier this (more)...
- 6/21/2010
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
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