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The cast of Days Of Our Lives has hit back at claims the long-running show is set to be canceled, with veteran star Kristian Alfonso telling DailyMailTV: 'It's totally wrong, we're still here'. On Tuesday news reports claimed bosses at the NBC daytime show had terminated the contracts of their entire cast and the stars were told not to come back as the soap opera heads into a hiatus at the end of this month. The original story on website TVLine sparked speculation that the hit series, which began in 1965 and is now NBC's last remaining soap opera, was coming to an abrupt end. But cast members reacted with fury at the reports and insist the claims are simply not true. Actress Alfonso, 56, who has starred in Days of Our Lives since 1983, told DailyMailTV: 'It's totally wrong. I'm sitting in my dressing room right now. We would love to know where this is from. It was reported Tuesday that the cast and crew of 'Days of Our Lives', pictured winning the Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: ‘We’re still here and not going anywhere!’ Days of Our Lives stars DENY reports the longest-running soap opera, starring Deidre Hall and Jennifer Aniston’s dad John, is being canceled after cast contracts were terminated

Well today is my last appearance after being at the helm of the Sunday People’s TV column for the last year. I’m off to work behind the telly scenes by running my own production company where I hope to make some great programmes for you all to enjoy watching. We’ve seen Doctor Foster lose the plot, EastEnders almost shrivel before blooming back into rude health and Corrie have more deaths in a year than a box set of Casualty. I have loved reviewing and sharing telly news on this page and I’m sad to be waving goodbye. But before I go I’ve decided to hand out some special awards for the good, the bad and the ugly TV moments of the last 12 months. Enjoy... and see you on the other side. Love Melanie X Actor of the year Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell. No one does it like Phil, either drunk, violent, criminal or insane – the last Mitchell on the block is the perfect foil for Letitia’s Sharon. Long may they reign. Actress of the year Letitia Dean … [Read more...] about Melanie Blake signs off her final column with the best and worst in TV over the past year

Just days after ITV sacked actor Asan N'Jie from his role as Ellis Chapman in Emmerdale , old tweets have emerged that use sexist and homophobic language. Asan was dropped from the hit soap after a furious encounter with Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas at the TV Choice Awards on Monday night. Footage obtained by The Mirror shows the 25 year-old shouting: "Do you think you are a f*****g big man? I'm going to f*****g kill you. I'm going to f*****g knife you." Now tweets have been unearthed that show how Asan referred to Coronation Street character Gail Platt a "s**g." He tweeted about Helen Worth's character, writing: "hahahaha Gail Platt the s**g." The tweet is from 2012. Gail is the third longest lasting character on the cobbles, making appearances since 1974. She also confirmed that she would be back on the show soon, after she disappeared in recent episodes - much to fan's relief. An 18 year-old Asan also talked about his male friends with a homophobic slur. One tweet, from when … [Read more...] about Asan N’Jie used sexist slur in unearthed tweet about Corrie’s Gail Platt days after hotel brawl

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Asan N'Jie was 'edited out' tonight after being sacked from the ITV soap. The young actor was given his marching orders for his “unacceptable behaviour” at the TV Choice Awards where he threatened to stab and kill Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas. Show bosses have confirmed that Ellis Chapman will stay on screen for another six weeks - but some viewers noticed something strange in scenes from Thursday's first episode. Ellis' entire family was at the centre of the first helping of Dales action as his mum Jessie Grant and dad Al Chapman shared an illicit kiss. But Asan's character was mysteriously missing from crucial scenes that Emmerdale viewers expected him to be a part of - and then seemingly 'replaced'. The Woolpack football team gathered for their next match - with regular team members Pete Barton, Matty Barton, Paddy Kirk and Marlon Dingle in action along with Ellis' brother Billy and dad Al. However, squad member Ellis was not playing in … [Read more...] about Emmerdale fans convinced Asan N’Jie was ‘edited out’ after spotting replacement

Asan N'Jie made a very controversial return to Emmerdale tonight- and it was unintentionally awkward. The actor appeared on screen for the first time since he was sacked for threatening to stab and kill Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas at the TV Choice awards. Show bosses decided to give Asan his marching orders for his “unacceptable behaviour” - but confirmed that his character Ellis Chapman will stay on screen for another six weeks . Asan's character was missing from both of Thursday night's episodes, prompting speculation from viewers that he was 'edited out' after Monday night's scandal. However, Ellis returned to the Yorkshire village in Friday's episode, but it did not go very smoothly. Ellis jumped out of a taxi after arriving home from a personal trainer course - revealing he was now fully qualified. This was was pretty ironic considering Asan was last snapped getting into one while being escorted out by Emmerdale staff after getting sacked on Wednesday. With Ellis back … [Read more...] about Asan N’Jie makes controversial Emmerdale return and it’s unintentionally awkward