Latest Soap Ratings: Sept 13 - 17, 2010

As the World Turns reaches #4 again! *sniff* *sniff*

Credit Soap Opera Network

September 13 - September 17, 2010
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,048,000 (-69,000/+46,000)
2. B&B 3,193,000 (-58,000/-153,000)
3. GH 2,641,000 (-101,000/-61,000)
4. ATWT 2,593,000 (+18,000/+105,000)
5. DAYS 2,510,000 (+16,000/-360,000)
6. AMC 2,387,000 (-81,000/-211,000)
7. OLTL 2,327,000 (-130,000/-236,000)

HH
1. Y&R 3.5/13 (same/-.1)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (same/-.1)
3. GH 2.0/7 (same/same)
4. ATWT 1.9/7 (same/+.1)
5. DAYS 1.8/7 (same/-.3) <- ties low rating (11th straight week)
5. AMC 1.8/6 (-.1/-.1)
5. OLTL 1.8/6 (same/-.2)

For Demographic breakdowns, Day-To-Day and Seasonal numbers, visit Soap Opera Network

-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

He Said/She Said: As the World Turns

It's been a week and a day since the last episode of As the World Turns aired and I'm still in mourning. ATWT was never "my" show, but I watched it regularly since the 90s and while the show wasn't perfect (what show is?) I thought it had a lot of life left in it. When fellow Denial Island resident SoapWikiJohn suggested we do a series of He Said/She Said pieces about ATWT and it's finale, I thought it would be a nice way to keep the show alive for a little while longer. We're thinking about doing this in Parts - Initial Reactions, Final Week/Final Year, Characters, etc... I hope you enjoy the discussion, and we'd love for you to share your thoughts and memories of ATWT.

To read SoapWikiJohn's Initial Reaction to the ATWT finale, click here

I agree with some of John's observations: the happy endings did seem forced and rushed, and the Reid/Luke/Noah fans were cheated. But generally, I liked the last episode. I cried, I laughed, and I enjoyed all the performances. Not to mention the fact that I got what I'd been wanting desperately for years - John and Lucinda together again!!! I was also moved by Bob's narration (which seemed very Our Town-ish to me). Call me corny, but I liked the happy endings - it's what we fans wish for our favorites, and it's something we can only get when a show ends. Most of all, I liked that the show's finale was really about what soaps should always be about: Love, Family & Friends, and Community.

I didn't love everything though. I was shocked that Eileen Fulton was relegated to what was essentially a cameo appearance, it did seem rushed (as if TPTB just ran out of time and quickly slapped something together at the last minute), not enough interactions between the characters, too many of whom seemed to exist in their own little bubble (Paul and Emily, for instance), not enough returns, and I was hoping for lots of clips. Most of all, it was heartbreaking that Martha Byrne wasn't there. Noelle Beck is a fine actress, but not having Byrne resume her signature role as Lily was criminal and a real slap in the face to the actress and her fans.

All that said, I found the final episode to be satisfying. Sure, it could have been better but I'm hesitant in being too critical because 1) I don't know what kind of restrictions TPTB were working under and 2) It seems useless to pick on a show that's gone now, went out on a high note, and I found to be more entertaining than most of the other soaps still on the air.

So these are my initial reactions. Look for SoapWikiJohn and I to get into a more detailed discussion about ATWT in the upcoming weeks! I know I plan on discussing: my beloved Reid & LuRe, CarJack/Janet/Dusty, favorite stories/characters, and stuff I hated. And I'm sure SoapWikiJohn and I are going to do lots of arguing!!

Thanks for reading! We'd love to hear what you think!
-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

The Great As The World Turns He Said - She Said Debate Part 1 - Initial Reactions- The He Said Version

Welcome one and all to a good ol' fashion "He Said" vs. "She Said" debate! Me and our Melanie will be tackling the end of As the World Turns, in which we will debating the finer points to the final months of this groundbreaking soap opera and how it's executive producers, writers, and cast decided to handle the daunting task of ending such a epic show.

Since our Mel isn't quite ready yet I am going to take it upon myself to start off the debate.

In part 1 of our debate we will simply be tackling our 'initial reactions' to the series finale.

Initial Reaction To The Finale-

After finishing the final episode of World Turns I could not help but grasp that the show was 'really' over. The final story thread of Bob Hughes, played by actor Don Hastings, retiring and narrating his final day was the most brilliant decision that TPTB made when planning the final episode. But unfortunately for me, I found the rest of the episode to be very bland.

When discussing the Guiding Light finale many fans speculated that there was a giant list created to which Ellen Wheeler simply checked off as the episode progressed. I kinda got the exact same feeling from the As The World Turns Finale. That someone had a mandated list of 'things that HAD to happen' and that is why everything was forced into nice little bubble.

The most shocking thing about the finale however was lack of closure for the 'gay' storyline. As I will get to in a moment, the Luke, Noah, Reid storyline was botched in what appeared to be an attempt to give the 'Nuke' fans a happy ending. Only that 'ending' did not appear on screen. While EVERYONE else in Oakdale seemed to be given a happy ending, Luke was left by his lonesome, mourning the death of his boyfriend Reid.

I have come to accept the loss of ATWT, but that does not in anyway negate the fact that the show had it's issues.

So there you have part 1 in our hopefully on-going debate about the end of World Turns! Look for the 'She Said' edition soon, followed by part 2 in which we tackle some of the more gritty details of the shows ending.

Latest Soap Ratings: Sept 6 - 10, 2010

Nice to see some weekly gains for all our shows! And I'm thrilled that ATWT hit #4 in Total Viewers!!

Credit Soap Opera Network

September 6 - September 10, 2010
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,117,000 (+144,000/+119,000)
2. B&B 3,251,000 (+107,000/+21,000)
3. GH 2,742,000 (+82,000/-45,000)
4. ATWT 2,575,000 (+207,000/+227,000)
5. DAYS 2,494,000 (+51,000/-226,000)
6. AMC 2,468,000 (+48,000/+7,000)
7. OLTL 2,457,000 (+82,000/-22,000)

HH
1. Y&R 3.5/12 (same/-.1)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (+.1/-.1)
3. GH 2.0/6 (+.1/-.1)
4. AMC 1.9/7 (+.1/same)
4. ATWT 1.9/6 (+.2/+.1)
6. OLTL 1.8/6 (+.1/-.1)
6. DAYS 1.8/6 (same/-.2) <- ties low rating (10th straight week)

Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 1,108,000 (+96,000/-15,000)
2. GH 966,000 (+85,000/+35,000)
3. OLTL 714,000 (+57,000/-34,000)
4. B&B 711,000 (+74,000/+12,000)
5. DAYS 706,000 (+28,000/-63,000)
6. ATWT 620,000 (+84,000/+64,000)
7. AMC 599,000 (+6,000/-58,000)

Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.7/11 (+.2/same)
2. GH 1.5/9 (+.2/+.1)
3. DAYS 1.1/7 (+.1/-.1)
3. OLTL 1.1/7 (+.1/same)
3. B&B 1.1/7 (+.1/same)
6. ATWT 0.9/6 (+.1/+.1)
6. AMC 0.9/6 (same/-.1)

Girls 12-17 Viewers
1. GH 50,000 (+8,000/-2,000)
2. Y&R 48,000 (-1,000/+35,000)
3. OLTL 46,000 (+20,000/+14,000)
4. ATWT 36,000 (-1,000/+31,000)
5. AMC 27,000 (+13,000/+16,000)
6. B&B 24,000 (-9,000/+7,000)
7. DAYS 17,000 (+8,000/-2,000)

Women 18-34 Rating
1. Y&R 1.0/7 (+.1/-.2)
1. GH 1.0/6 (+.1/same)
3. DAYS 0.8/5 (same/-.1)
4. OLTL 0.7/5 (+.1/-.2)
4. B&B 0.7/4 (+.1/-.1)
6. ATWT 0.6/4 (+.1/same)
7. AMC 0.5/4 (same/-.3) <- ties low rating (3rd straight week)

Men 18+ Viewers
1. Y&R 1,185,000 (+62,000/-13,000)
2. B&B 719,000 (+46,000/+65,000)
3. DAYS 549,000 (-4,000/-10,000)
4. ATWT 522,000 (+62,000/+106,000)
5. AMC 499,000 (+28,000/+21,000)
6. GH 495,000 (-8,000/-7,000)
7. OLTL 444,000 (-4,000/+22,000)

For Day-To-Day and Seasonal numbers, go to Soap Opera Network

- Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

(ATWT finale starts in a half an hour - *sniff* *sniff*)

Random Thoughts on General Hospital

So I haven't checked in with General Hospital lately, thus the time is right for some 'random thoughts' on General Hospital.

Matt and Maxie -

I know there are a lot of M&M haters out there, but dang it unless they are going to make the move back to Salem, I am perfectly fine with my redux here. With that said, I do kinda wish the story was better written. Why is Matt on Lisa's side? Why are they not building up a big love story with heartache and twist and turns like the old days... instead its doing it in the hall closet... ugh.

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She's BACK!--

Yup the great Gina Kincaid returned to...oh I guess you people would rather I called her "Brenda" hu? -.-. Well she returned and I really don't care..at all. I mean seriously what is there for me to like?

The build up to her return was 'huge', and the return has been botched. I have never seen Brenda before, but what I would have loved is for her to come back to town, be right outside of Sonny's house, look in to the window and see Sonny and Clare make love and of course all of this is happening in the rain. But hey why do that when we can have fashion and saving the children and all these other characters that I know nothing or care nothing about.

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Robin/Lisa/Patrick-

Okay while I don't think this storyline needed to play out, the acting has actually turned things around and saved the story for me. I am really enjoying the "REAL" Robin returning and giving Lisa everything she's got, and I hope that the storyline will continue to be as enjoyable as it has up until this point.

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Micheal's Rape-

So is this storyline just going to be the thing we are all supposed to forget about? I know Brenda came back and then there was Franco and everything in the world had to pause around the 'great ones' returning, but shouldn't we focus on this storyline and maybe attempt to salvage it?

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Anyways that's my random thoughts for today! What do you guys think? Are you enjoying Brenda? Is Micheal's rape not really important anymore? And are you an M&M fan or a hater? Let me know in the comments below, or you can hit me up on twitter @soapwikijohn .

Kat and Alfie Return To EastEnders Promo

EastEnders fan favories Kat and Alfie are about to return. Will the square ever be the same again?

Are you looking forward to their return? If so why? what is it about Kat and Alfie that make the fans go crazy?

Wishful Returns- Gemma Bissix as EastEnders Clare Bates

Here we go, with one of the greatest show runners around Brian Kirkwood as Executive Producer of EastEnders I think it is about time that we discuss a bit of 'wishful returns' for this show. Yes we have Kat and Alfie on their way, but who really cares about them...okay a lot of people, but they are a bit obvious, so I am going to discuss some of the 'not so obvious' returns that I think would heavily improve this show.

Who better to start off with then the return of Clare Bates as portrayed by the wonderfully Gemma Bissix. Clare was last seen in the square in 2008 where she had a brief relationship with Bradley. Since then Clare has been M.I.A. But I think that with Kirkwood in charge it is time for her to return!

Gemma and Kirkwood first worked together on Hollyoaks, when he decided to recast the role of Clare Devain with Bissix, and transformed the character from being a whimpy co-owner of the Loft, into one of the BEST Soap Villians ever.

During Bissix/Kirkwood's era on Hollyoaks the character of Clare was involved in the destruction and attempted murder of one of the villiages most beloved characters Max Cunningham (A.k.a. her hubby!), then went on to do one of the biggest 'Who Dun It's' in the soaps history with "Who Pushed Clare".

But all things had to come to an end as Clare left the village after being presumed dead, when she tried to get revenge on Justin for pushing her...

Unfortunately for the residents of Hollyoaks, and most specifically Warren Fox, Clare returned in 2009 for Brian Kirkwoods last day as Clare returned once again to finish out her run as she set the Loft a blaze and killed Warren. But before Clare left she declared that she would return, but to be honest that looks unlikely.

So now Gemma is a free-agent, and in need of a job, and at the same time EastEnders is in need of her talent and character.

Would you like to see Gemma return to EastEnders? Or do you think its time for her to check out an iTV sudser like Coronation Street / Emmerdale? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

New Hollyoaks Opening Sequence

So what do you think of the long awaited brand new Hollyoaks opening? I think it is much better then I expected and it is really fitting for the new era of Paul M.

The Road To Coronation Street Promo

BBC's retelling of the behind the scenes story of Coronation Street airs tomorrow, but until then check out the promo above.

Quick Thoughts On Home and Away and Why I am sticking With it.

Okay so it is not hard for those watching Home and Away to see where the show is having major issues, but knowing a few of the things going on behind the scenes really helps to shape up an opinion and really helps to give strength to keep with it.

#1. - My major issues with the soap is the fact that everything is very segmented. Each storyline is off in it's own little bubble and no one is really crossing over and interacting like they used to. This makes for a very sparadict show.

#2.- Where is a storyline to root for? All over the show the same storyline is dragging its feet and looking for a place to improve. We have Bianca and Liam, Ruby's drinking, April and Xavier, Leah and Elijah, Miles off by himself, Alf off by himself, Nicole getting stuck with a needle by Penn...and then the whole Penn mess by itself... I cannot find one thing about this show that I find myself 'wanting' to watch.

#3.- No 'great' new characters.

Okay I get it, 2010 is a year for the show to 'reboot' itself, but outside of April Scott and Dexter, I don't really find myself enjoying any of the 'new' characters. They are all boring and pointless.

But that is all the downside. The positive news is that a brand new script producer has been hired. Jason Daniel is an AMAZING storyliner, he is best known for his work on Shortland Street, and is the reason for the 2007 Fernadle Strangler storyline which aired from August 2007- March 2008.

I have the upmost faith in Jason to tell a good storyline that will keep viewers glued to their screens. In addition we have the return of Roo Stewart, the revelation of who Penn Graham really is, and so much more coming up. So while I may be losing the will to stick with it, I am going to strugle on as the show is sure to improve in the next few months.

Are you enjoying Home and Away? If so what about it? And what are you most looking forward to coming up? Let me know in the comments below.

Who Pushed Paul? And Other Random Neighbours Thoughts

So Paul Robinson got pushed off the balcony and I finally realized just "WHY" Neighbours had to recast the role of Declan.

Prior to this episode (and news coming out that Neighbours actually wrote storylines out and had been filming scenes as early as last November!) I was completely against the recasting of Declan, but now that I finally see the point I guess I will ease up a tiny bit on the 'Declan' hate. With that said I still hope that Declan was the one to push Paul, thus getting this actor off my screen.

So who do I think pushed him? I really do think it was Declan, he had the motice, the writers have a reason to get rid of him, and it all really fits, otherwise it is probably going to turn out to be some nobody and we will all be left with a pointless storyline.

The 'Dingo' wedding was sweet, but again kinda pointless knowing what is coming up 'contract status' wise. If the two of them were staying I think the Scott/Charlene redux might have worked, but now I think it was to much, to fast and it just didn't work.

As for the rest of the show... let's see-

Harry's coming out storyline has been alright, I think it is a little dull at points, but it is a lot more 'realistic' then say Sophie and Sian's on Coronation Street. *Ducks from angry commentors*.

Overall I am really still enjoying Neighbours. It does have issues, like you know CONTINUITY!, but compared to Home and Away I am really enjoying Neighbours and I look forward to seeing where the show will go in the coming months, and with the transition to Eleven.

So what are your thoughts on Neighbours? Let me know in the comments below.

EastEnders Ryan and Janine: Married At LAST!

After a long soapy drawn out wedding and game of 'will they, won't they' Ryan Malloy and Janine Butcher FINALLY tied the not on yesterday's installment of Eastenders.

Are you happy the two finally said "I do" , and better yet do you think the marriage will last? Let me know your thought in the comments bellow.

The Battle Of The Drug Abuse Storylines: EastEnders vs. Emmerdale

This week on EastEnders, Phil Mitchell’s brand new drug addiction *cough* PLOT DEVICE *cough* will have dire consequences as he causes the Queen Victoria to burn to the ground in a storyline that will result in Barbra Windsor’s exiting from her iconic role as Peggy Mitchell.

With both EastEnders and Emmerdale doing big drug storylines at the same time it is interesting to compare and contrast the major differences between the two and how they are both unfolding.

On Emmerdale Holly Burton’s drug storyline began as a slow building storyline that has only recently hit the fan as everyone found out Holly’s miss doings when she left a little bit of her ‘stuff’ behind at a baby-sitting job for the local Vic. Yea doing drugs in a house with kids is bad, doing drugs in a house with kids for the local preacher is probably the stupidest thing you could do.

Anyways the storyline continued to fall out with Holly running away from home, leaving her family to believe she was dead in a ditch somewhere. Now Holly has returned home one last time to pick up the rest of her personal items while the rest of the family is out, only her little sister Hannah appeared before she was able to leave. Holly was able to escape and the Burton’s now know that at least their daughter is alive… for now.

Over on EastEnders, Phil had lost everything. His son Ben was sent to prison, after following in his father’s footsteps. Then his little girl was ripped from his hands by his own MOTHER and given away to the person who stole her in the first place.

So first Phil did what any alcoholic would do, he turned to the booze! But hey that doesn’t numb the pain enough, thus he hooked up with some Branning trailer trash and all the sudden became a junkie! Now Phil has a case of the munchies and cannot wait for his next hit.

While the spiraling disaster that is Phil Mitchell’s life is an accurate presentation of what someone would do given his situation, it is hard not to notice that everything that went wrong in his life was all done as a plot device to get to the point that will deliver Peggy Mitchell’s final moments on the square.

Now with that said which drug storyline are you enjoying the most? Do you disagree that Phil’s is very plot driven, whereas Holly’s is character? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

My Reaction to Coronation Street's "Outing" of Sophie and Sian

On August 30th 2010’s episode of Coronation Street the characters of Sophie Webster and Sian Powers were ‘outed’ by Claire Peacock infront of the entire street as they made their way to Roy and Hayley wedding.

While I cannot say that the S&S storyline has been my favorite, the way in which these characters were ‘outed’ felt like nothing more than a plot device used to push other storylines further.

Coronation Street had the chance to tell a storyline that would have gripped the nation, while actually HELPING those struggling with their sexual identity to find a way to express themselves by following in S&S’s suit. Now the potential for this storyline has been somewhat wrecked and any lasting impact was shoved to the side for a quick ‘gasp’ and shock as everyone in town heard their ‘dirty little secret’.

Now I will admit that the soap quickly 'down played' the reveal to make it look like Claire was a liar and that S&S would 'never' do something like that, but isn't that just as bad, if not worse for the storyline?

So obviously I am disappointed in Corrie, but maybe you feel differently. What is your take on S&S’s storyline so far? Do you agree with the way the writers exposed the couple, or are you as outraged as I am over this pointless plot device?

Am I Really ENJOYING Emmerdale?

Okay so I have never been Emmerdale's biggest fan..Well to be honest I called Emmerdale one of the worst soaps on television....

But that has ALL changed! Now with the new producer, and a better vision for what the show 'should be' I have fallen almost head over heels in love with the littler rural soap that could!

What is it about Emmerdale that is keeping me glued to my screen? Well for starters there is the Carl/Ever affair, but you can read about that here. The other thing that is really interesting me is the whole denouement of the Mark Wylder storyline!

Here is a brief recap of what has happened so far (and why I am loving it so)-

Mark Lamb was originally married to Faye , they had a son together named Ryan (played by James Sutton). But Mark ran off on Faye before she had a chance to tell him that she was expecting Ryan! So Mark did his thing and got remarried to Natasha, only he kinda forgot to 'deal' with the whole first marriage thing but we will get to that in a moment.

Mark and Natasha had three kids together. First the spoiled rich prince Nathan, then daughter Maisie, and finally little son Will.

Now twenty years after leaving Faye, Mark's past came to bite him as Faye turned up on his doorstep. Haunted by his past Faye began to unwrap his perfect world.

Enter Ryan, the unknown son who believes his father is dead! Well Ryan doesn't know that Mark is his father, so what does Ryan do? He starts dating MAISIE! His HALF SISTER!

Thankfully the truth all comes out before they actually 'do' anything, but the implications of this destroyed Mark's world as Natasha took him out back and well blew him away with his own shotgun.

Months have passed and Nathan found out, but instead of turning his mother in, he helped cover it up. How did he do this? He planted evidence on his half brother RYAN!

So now Ryan is in jail, Maisie feels confused because she thinks someone is setting up her former lover/ half brother, and if they didn't then does that mean she was in love with a murder? Nathan is scum, Natasha is a wreck, and the little actor that plays Will is hitting the unemployment office because everything is building up to a dramatic ending that will see the Wylder family leave the soap!

WOW, so that storyline alone has me waiting for more. But then we have the drama going on in the Woolpack with Jimmy and Nicola King attempting to run the place, and then to a lesser point we have the Barton drug storyline going on, (which to be honest I would really rather they all left the show then the Wylders), and sooo much more like Marlon/ Rhona/ Paddy!

So am I the only one who is enjoying Emmerdale?

An Affair To Root For? Emmerdales Carl King and Eve!

Okay as many of you know I HATE the affair storyline, I think its petty, and stupid! Just BREAK UP with your significant other and then boink the person of your dreams! I mean seriously. And while I do completely still believe in this point, I have to admit that I am LOVING the Carl King/ Eve 'affair' storyline on Emmerdale.

I REALLY hope that Carl will break it off with Chas and then be with Eve full time, but unlike the whole Molly Dobs / Kevin Webster affair on Coronation Street I am actually enjoying these scenes for what they are worth and I am not completely disgusted by the storyline.

I DO hope that the 'affair' portion will not go on 'forever', but as long as Carl/Eve are the end game, I think I am ready to see where this ride will take viewers.

Are you enjoying Carl/Eve? Or are you a big C&C supporter and want your couple to be together 'Forever'? Let me know your opinion in the comments below.

So Will Peggy Mitchell Die In The Fire?

*Sigh* So next week The Queen Victoria will burn down as Phil Mitchell sets the iconic pub a blaze. With that said EastEnders has continue to keep the fate of the soap's exiting matricharch a secret.

Do NOT continue on if you do not want to be spoiled! While I do not know for sure the outcome, I am going to be theorizing on what little news has come out! SO STAY AWAY If you don't want to be spoiled!

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So news has now come out on Digital Spy that Peggy Mitchell will in fact escape the dramatic fire at first! But the stupid land lady will risk it all to save her son who is inside, knocked unconcious.

Are you as depressed as I am by this point? Because all evidence is pointing towards the iconic landlady being burnt to a crisp in a soap event like never before. But for the sake of arguement let's see how it would play out if Peggy survives.

Peggy makes it back inside and somehow drags her big son out of the fire.... Now what possible reason would Peggy leave EVERYONE at their time of need? Stacy has already confessed to being Archie's killer, Roxy and Ronnie are going to be in shambles and you KNOW Peggy would NEVER EVER leave 'her girls' in the hands of Gina, especially with Ronnie's wedding coming up.

So I guess that means the only plausable ending to this story is to watch Peggy burn to the ground..... So grab your tissues because Thursday, September 9th, is sure to be a tear jerker.

Do you think I am right? Will Peggy burn in a blaze of glory? Or is there still hope that she might make it out alive? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Cops L.A.C. Promo Staring Kate Ritchie

Former Home and Away star Kate Ritchie is back on television, but not as Sally Fletcher, but as a new detective who has a thing for the bad boys in Nine's new Cops L.A.C.

I for one cannot wait for the premiere, but what about you guys? Are you going to check out Cops or are you just going to give this aussie drama a pass?

ATWT Promo "In Love, But Out Of TIME!"

The end is here, with only a few episodes left here is the promo for ATWT.

So are you in love with ATWT? Do you think it deserves to live, or have you accepted it's death are are ready to say good-bye?

Melissa Suffield Says Axing Was Unfair

Former EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield is using the "I only broke the law a 'little'" defense by coming out and saying that her axing was unfair!

The actress spoke to Reveal said

"It's not an excuse, but out of all the things Lucy has done, the only one I've done is drink underage. They were really angry. I was apologetic and told them it wouldn't happen again."

While I am upset that they axed and recast the character of Lucy from EastEnders, Melissa did bring this upon herself, and will have to suffer the consequences...

Let's just hope she cleans up her act and will return to our screens just like Danniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell).

It's Official! Coronation Street Goes Live For 50th!

It's offical folks! Coronation street is going LIVE for its big 50th birthday!

While not much has officially been anounced as to the contents of the live episode, we do know that the 50th week will involve a big a big tram crash that will shake the residents of Wetherfield to their core.

Are you looking forward to Corries big Five-O?