Hollyoaks star shares bittersweet Scott Drinkwell update - two years after soap exit

 "The chapter feels closed."

Hollyoaks star Ross Adams has shared a bittersweet update on his character, Scott Drinkwell. The actor played the role for just under a decade before leaving in 2024, with the star pursuing other projects since then.

Scott's final scenes aired in July of that year, with the beloved character embarking on a new life in Spain. While some fans were left disappointed by his "rushed" departure, others were relieved that he wasn't killed-off after butting heads with serial killer Jez Blake.

With Scott currently living his best life abroad, there's still a possibility for his return to the village. However, in an interview with The Sun, Adams issued a disappointing update about his future on the Channel 4 soap.

"I always say 'never say never', but I do feel like that chapter has genuinely closed for me now," the actor shared. "Particularly with the lovely Alex Fletcher — who played Diane [Hutchinson] — leaving. She was such an integral part of my family unit on the show."

While it seems unlikely that Scott will be back to support his auntie Diane amid her terminal cancer diagnosis, Adams did admit that he missed his character and was "grateful" to have portrayed him on-screen.

When you play a character for 10 years, it's really difficult to just shake them off," he said. "It sounds like a cliché to say I'll always be grateful, but I genuinely will be — being a regular in a soap was everything I'd ever wanted... That was my life goal."

Though the star dashed any hopes for an upcoming return, he did lay out his terms for a future comeback. He explained that he would only be interested in reprising his role for a "proper stint", rather than a short cameo.

If I did go back, I wouldn't want to do a one-episode cameo. I'd want to go back for a proper stint," he said. "But I think a lot of recent returns have been exactly that, and that's not something I'd be interested in. So, never say never, but the chapter feels closed."

While it doesn't look likely that Adams will be returning to Cheshire any time soon, the drama continues on the soap, with a tense cliffhanger involving Clare Devine and Froggy Black potentially leading to a devastating death.

Home and Away star Tammin Sursok reveals year-long health battle: 'I have to start healing'

 Tammin Sursok has revealed a harrowing health ordeal that she has been struggling with for a year.

The Home and Away star, 42, took to Instagram on Friday to give fans an update on her health.

'Guys, I really need to heal my gut,' she began the clip, before giving a sigh.

Continuing, Tammin revealed that she had been plagued with heartburn and nausea symptoms for 12 months, which she said were triggered by certain foods. 

'So about a year ago, I was having this chronic clearing my throat issue and then I, after certain foods, I would get this burning sensation like heartburn and then nausea and all these things,' she said.

Tammin Sursok has revealed a harrowing health ordeal that she has been struggling with for a year

'I went to the doctor and they want to do an endoscopy, but they think it's called gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach lining.'

Tammin added that she was surprised by the doctor's hypothesis, given how well she looks after her health.  

'[It's] so bananas because I really take care of myself – don't drink alcohol and all these things. And I know that anyone can get gastritis so it's not just based on that,' she said. 

'But I really think that I have to start healing my insides. And I think a lot of what we put in our bodies has all this extra stuff that we don't know what's going on.'

Tammin rounded out her post urging followers suffering from gastritis to offer tips on how to 'heal the situation'.

It comes after Tammin revealed a horrific allergic reaction she had to ant bites, sharing a shocking video of her swollen ankle to Instagram in May.

She told her followers she accidentally stepped on a fire ant nest and had been bitten seven times.

Suffering a severe reaction, the Home and Away star broke out in painful-looking blisters as her ankle swelled up to almost three times its size.

The Home and Away star, 42, took to Instagram on Friday to give fans an update on her health. 'Guys, I really need to heal my gut,' she began the clip, before giving a sigh

Tammin revealed that she had been plagued with heartburn and nausea symptoms for 12 months, which she said were triggered by certain foods. 'I went to the doctor and they want to do an endoscopy, but they think it's called gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach lining.'

In another episode of Tammin is allergic to bugs and insects, the ant bite situation has been gnarly... I stepped on an ant nest. Got bitten by seven,' she said.

'Ran into my house and yelled at everyone, "Don't be worried. I'm taking off all my clothes."'

Tammin then went on to post a poll to her Stories, asking her followers if they wanted to see a photo of the allergic reaction she had to the ant bites.

It would appear that the majority of her fans said yes, as she posted the shocking image just moments later. 

'Fire ants are no joke! Swelling has gone down thank goodness! They are all the way around [her ankle],' Tammin captioned the image.

The photo showed her ankle looking very red and swollen, with several large blisters marring the skin. 

It came just a few months after Tammin revealed another shock health update, when she visited her doctor for a routine check-up following a spider bite. 

The actress was bitten in March and visited her GP the following day to undergo a standard examination.

 'I really think that I have to start healing my insides. And I think a lot of what we put in our bodies has all this extra stuff that we don't know what's going on,' she added

But the former Home and Away star's routine trip to the local medical centre soon turned harrowing when her doctor found something 'unexpected', which she did not disclose.

'Found out some news at the doctor that was unexpected. Thinking positively but please keep me in your good thoughts,' she said alongside a selfie.

Tammin currently lives in Nashville with her husband Sean McEwen, who she married in an Italian ceremony in 2011.

The couple shares two daughters – Phoenix, 12, and Lennon, seven.

EastEnders reveals romantic confession in poignant Nicola and George story

 Do the co-parents have a future together?

EastEnders’ Nicola Mitchell finally takes baby Ivy in her arms next week, as the mum and her newborn daughter are brought together for the first time.

It’s an emotional moment not only for Nicola, but for George Knight too, who’s soon keen to rekindle their romantic relationship. But how will Nicola react to the idea of the trio becoming a family?

It’s been sheer agony for Nicola as each hour passed with her unable to hold the newborn – so the moment when she finally cradles her baby close is a truly special one," reveals our Walford source.

"George is definitely moved by the sight, but when he then tells Nicola that he loves her, is it a real declaration – or something born out of a heady combination of emotion and exhaustion?"

The week begins with Nicola still isolated from her daughter after being struck down with flu. With Ivy premature and prone to infections, she’s been taken to the neonatal unit and Nicola is being kept away from her daughter for the tot’s safety.

Desperate to see her baby, Nicola grows increasingly frustrated. So, when dad George is offered skin-to-skin contact with his daughter, he turns it down, feeling Nicola should be the first one to hold their little girl.

His sacrifice is little comfort to Nicola," declares our insider. "She lashes out in frustration at her former boyfriend, blaming him for being distracted by the launch of his new restaurant at the time she started her contractions."

With Nicola more and more determined to see her daughter, it’s a relief all round when she finally gets permission from the medics to hold Ivy. Feeling it marks a new beginning for them all, this is the moment that George makes his declaration of love.

Pointedly, Nicola doesn’t echo the sentiment, but when she later tells her son Harry what George has said, his words give her food for thought.

Nicola and George have agreed to co-parent and George has moved into the basement flat in Nicola’s house – but George’s words could move things to a whole new level," explains our source.

"It’s clear the pair need each other – by the end of the week they are both worn out and are grateful for their mutual support. But are their feelings strong enough between to plan a romantic future together?"

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Eastenders airs worrying Nicola Mitchell health twist in early iPlayer release

 Her day takes a sudden turn...

EastEnders has aired a worrying health twist for Nicola Mitchell, in a dramatic week where she takes centre stage. This week pregnant Nicola found herself in a lot of pain and was taken to the hospital, where she was thankfully told that her baby was fine.

She was distracted by other events, as this week she clocked Penny’s suspicious behaviour following her own pregnancy scan. Nicola realised that her son Harry could be the father of Penny’s baby, not Vinny – so she urged Penny to get a DNA test, or else she will expose this paternity secret.

As George prepared for the launch of restaurant Knight Fusion in today's episode, Nicola’s mind was elsewhere. She confronted Penny and urged her to get a DNA test today, and issued another stern threat when Penny refused.

Penny talked things through with Lauren and Oscar and concluded that she can’t take a test, as she doesn’t want to ruin her future with Vinny and her friendship with Gina if it was revealed that Harry is the father.

At Harry’s Barn, Nicola experienced sharp stomach pains as Penny arrived to confirm that she won’t be taking a DNA test. Penny reminded Nicola that Harry would turn his back on her if she blew up his relationship with Gina and could even turn back to drugs.

As triumphant Penny went to leave, Nicola’s pain continued, and Penny insisted on calling Harry to come over. When Harry turned up, he was keen to take his mum to hospital, but Nicola refused – and decided to instead go home to rest and run a bath.

Later, the Knight Fusion launch got underway with George at the helm, safe in the knowledge that Nicola was at home chilling out.

Meanwhile, despite getting the upper hand over Nicola earlier, Penny knew that things were far from over and that until she proves that Harry isn’t the dad of her baby, she is just buying time.

Back at home, Nicola went downstairs to get water but suddenly dropped the glass when she was overwhelmed by pain and was left fearing that something is seriously wrong with her baby.

This marks the start of a harrowing new storyline for Nicola and George, as she goes into premature labour in tomorrow’s episode.

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