The winner of The X Factor 2009 is... Joe McElderry

Geordie teenager Joe McElderry is the new X Factor champion, beating Essex lad Olly Murs to the biggest prize in pop. read more...

> Joe McElderry's Profile
> X Factor section

Chris Hollins is the Strictly Come Dancing Champion

In one of the most nail-biting finals ever seen on Strictly Come Dancing, BBC presenter Chris Hollins was voted the 2009 Champion after battling it out against Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle. read more...
> Strictly Come Dancing section

Gino D'Acampo's I'm A Celeb win dampened by rat-gate

King of the Jungle Gino D'Acampo has spoken about how the rat-gate scandal following his exit from camp soured his I'm A Celebrity triumph. read more...

EastEnders tag won’t leave Michelle Ryan

Former EastEnders star Michelle Ryan reckons she’ll forever be recognised for playing Zoe Slater in Albert Square – no matter what other roles she takes. read more...

> Introducing the stars of EastEnders E20
> EastEnders news

Danny Miller happy with his Emmerdale sexuality plot

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has admitted life became a bit easier when he discovered his character’s forthcoming storyline. read more...

> John Middleton's only a vicar in Emmerdale, you know
> Emmerdale news

Corrie’s Maggie Jones dies

Coronation Street star Maggie Jones has died in hospital at the age of 75.
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Joe Bugner dishes the I’m A Celeb dirt

Outspoken ex-boxer Joe Bugner has slammed his former I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here campmates! read more...

> I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! section
> Joe's jungle profile

Ricky Whittle finds the Strictly Hollyoaks juggle tough

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ricky Whittle is finding life difficult doing the hit dance show as well as his day job on Hollyoaks. read more...

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