We Used to Watch These British Soap Stars, But Where Are They Now?

Published on 04/25/2021
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Whether it’s EastEnders, Coronation Street, or Emmerdale, the United Kingdom is known for its grand soap operas. For audiences who are deeply invested in the plots of their characters, soap stars become like extended family members. Many actors, actresses, and child actors who have spent their entire careers in soap operas have played the same character on the small screen for decades. However, many of their stars have more successful careers, while others have completely vanished. What are the current whereabouts of your favorite soap stars? Continue reading to find out…

Jessie Wallace – Kat Slater from EastEnders

Karen Jane Wallace, better known by her stage name Jessie Wallace, has played Kat Slater on EastEnders since 2000, quickly becoming a fan favorite and a regular character. Kat, on the other hand, has recently gone missing. The producers were forced to take this drastic step after it was revealed that Jessie had been “suspended” from the show due to her overbearing attitude on set. Her future on the show is now in jeopardy, but she has won several awards for it so that we may see her on it again soon.

Jessie Wallace – Kat Slater From EastEnders

Jessie Wallace – Kat Slater From EastEnders

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Stephanie Davis – Sinead O’Connor from Hollyoaks

Stephanie Davis began her career in the entertainment industry by appearing in small roles in British TV serials. Still, she shot to fame in 2010 when she won the BBC reality talent show Over the Rainbow. Davis’ opportunities grew as a result of this. She was cast in the soap Hollyoaks with Sinead O’Connor, who joined the show in 2010 after cast members of the O’Connor family left after winning the reality show. She then left the show in 2019, but not before being named Celebrity Big Brother’s runner-up.

Stephanie Davis – Sinead O’Connor From Hollyoaks

Stephanie Davis – Sinead O’Connor From Hollyoaks

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