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Home and Away's biggest exit plot in years will see Irene Roberts face an angry backlash from her friends. Viewers will know that the soap is gearing up to say goodbye to Irene, who recently disclosed her Alzheimer's diagnosis with the residents of Summer Bay. In upcoming scenes, Irene will announce her departure from the fictional coastal town after 33 years, leaving some members of the community feeling annoyed at her choice. "She wants to use her situation, the money she has and the time she has left, to live the rest of her life the best she can," actor Lynne McGranger told TV Week. After signing her shares of the Diner over to Leah Patterson-Baker, Irene prepares to…

Neighbours fans can expect big trouble for Andrew Rodwell and Holly Hoyland next week, as Rhett Norman rumbles their secret romantic connection. The two characters take one step closer to an affair in this week's episodes, as they share a forbidden kiss close to the Lassiters drinks van. It's a risky move to give into temptation in such a public setting – especially with Rhett driving his car nearby… Prime Video / FremantleMedia Australia Prime Video / FremantleMedia Australia In follow-on scenes next week, Rhett and his boyfriend Aaron Brennan arrange a playdate for their respective daughters to get to know each other better. They plan to let the girls know that they'…

Emmerdale actor Isabel Hodgins has spoken about her upcoming break from the ITV soap. The Victoria Sugden actor announced this week that she and husband Adam Whitehead are expecting their first child together, and that the little one is expected to arrive early next year. Having first joined Emmerdale in 2006, Hodgins' maternity leave marks a rare break for her. "I will miss it," she told The Mirror. "I love the people there, but I've worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I've done what I've wanted to do and been selfish with my career. "Now, it's time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there's still FaceTime, so they won't forget me! The …

7 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Tracy catches out cheating Abi and Carl and Debbie collapses Kit causes trouble, Dee-Dee finds romance, Brody is up to no good and an exit is sealed. ITV Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) finds himself in hot water next week after interfering in girlfriend Sarah Platt's (Tina O'Brien) business deal - but more intriguing is what he finds out about the mysterious Becky Swain. Abi Webster's (Sally Carman-Duttine) affair is rumbled by Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford), while Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) has a medical emergency. Also, there's romance for Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown), but is the conflict of interest too great? Brody Michaeli…