The British Soap Awards have returned for another live star ceremony for the first time in two years on Saturday, with host Philip Schofield welcoming the great and good of the world of soap operas in the London Hackney Empire.
And it was Emerdale who emerged victorious as they won the coveted award for best soap at the end of the evening, as the cast and crew excitedly took to the stage to pick up their prize.
The Leeds-based soap caught up with EastEnders as they led the winners by four gongs each, with Emerdale winning the Lead Artist, Best Family and Dramatic Performance in addition to Best Soap.
They did it! it was Emerdale who came out the winner. at Saturday’s British Soap Awards, while at the end of the evening they won the coveted award for best soap, as the cast and crew excitedly went on stage to receive their award.
Lydia Dingle actress Karen Blick was the host as she spoke on behalf of the team and thanked viewers for the vote, explaining that the award means the world to them.
She went on to explain how proud the soap was that it managed to stay on television throughout the pandemic, when the restrictions on Covid-19 prompted many TV shows – including rival soap operas EastEnders – to temporarily air.
The soap star also paid tribute to the incredible 50th anniversary of the soap this year, while dedicating the gong to the entire team and everyone in Yorkshire.
Concluding her speech, 47-year-old Karen thanked everyone again for voting before concluding, “Now we can go to the bar!”
Big win: Leeds-based soap tied with EastEnders as they led the winners by four gongs each, with Emerdale winning the lead award, best family and dramatic performance in addition to best soap.
Speech: Lydia Dingle actress Karen Blick took the floor as she spoke on behalf of the team and thanked viewers for voting, explaining that the award means the world to them
BRITISH SOAP AWARDS 2022: Winners
THE BEST BRITISH SOAP – Emmerdale
LEADING PERFORMER – Paige Sandhu (Mina Jutla) – Emerdale
BEST STORY – Hollyoaks – Misba’s Historical Rape
ONE EPISODE – Doctors – Three consultations and a funeral
THE BEST FAMILY – The Dingles (Emmerdale)
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE – Mark Charnock (Emerdale)
THE BEST THIEF – Maximus Evans (Corey Brent) – Coronation Street
SCREEN PARTNERSHIP – Lacey Turner and Gillian Wright (Stacey Slater and Jean Slater) – EastEnders
COMEDY – Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) – EastEnders
YOUNG PERFORMER – Millie Gibson (Kelly Nylon) – Coronation Street
NEW – Ross Boatman (Harvey Monroe) – EastEnders
SCENE OF THE YEAR – Hollyoaks – Misbah disagrees
EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT – Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts) – EastEnders
TONY WARREN AWARD – Coronation Street Screenwriter Ian McVery
Among Emerdale’s other big wins was the Lead Artist Award, which went to Paige Sandhu for her portrayal as the mad serial killer Mina Utle.
The 25-year-old actress was the first winner of this newly created award after the men’s and women’s categories were fired by show bosses this year.
Paige, who looked stunning in a deep dress with a mint green cape, revealed to the audience that she did not think she would win the award before continuing to congratulate the other nominees in the category.
The beauty said that Emerdale was “the sweetest, wonderful place to work” before thanking the producers, her family and her partner.
Meanwhile, Mark Charnock received the Dramatic Performance Award for his role as Marlon Dingle, who suffered a stroke this year.
As he made his way to the stage, his proud screen daughter Amelia Flanagan (April Dingle) was seen wiping away a tear, while the excited actor said, “I’m getting so drunk tonight!” Before saying he planned to wear the gong as an accessory.
More seriously, Mark, who has played the role since 1996, thanked the producers for entrusting him with the plot, the cast and crew of Emmerdale, the Stroke Association and two stroke survivors he has worked with, noting “I am forever in your debt.”
Mark ended touchingly by sharing some harrowing facts about stroke, including that every 5 minutes someone gets a stroke before saying they need to “do more” for funding and research.
Mark went on stage again as Emmerdale’s The Dingles won the best name.
Sam Hutton (Sam Dingle) gave a speech in which he dedicated it to the late actor Andy Devine – who played Shadrach Dingle – who died of pneumonia in hospital after being admitted after an accidental fall in January.
The actor, whose real name is Peter, appears to have “lost his balance” and died at Southport Hospital in Merseyside on January 27 this year, and Sam noted that the cast only learned of his death when it was announced a few weeks ago.
Meanwhile, EastEnders also had success at night, as they also collected four gongs in the evening.
EastEnders legend Leticia Dean was a proud winner of this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award for her nearly 40-year tenure as Sharon Watts.
The 54-year-old actress was presented with her gong by screen mother Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts, as Leticia exclaimed, “Hello, Mom!” As she made her way onto the stage.
Leticia said it was “amazing” to win and that she was “so moved” before saying she loved the cast, the cast and her screen mother Anita.
The star reflects on the fact that she played the role for the first time because of her “dirty laughter”, before heartbreakingly revealing that her father died last week, adding: “This is for my dad – I hope you’re proud!”
We succeeded! The Emmerdale cast applauded and applauded when it was announced that they had won the best soap
Bringing the brilliance: the legend of the dynasty Stephanie Beachham was available to present the coveted award
Great job: She went on to explain how proud the soap is that it managed to stay on TV throughout the pandemic, when the restrictions on Covid-19 caused many TV shows – including competing EastEnders soaps – to temporarily go off the air.
EastEnders stars Gillian Wright and Lacey Turner (Gene and Stacey Slater), meanwhile, battled fierce competition to win the best on-screen partnership.
As they excitedly took the stage, Gillian hurried to praise her colleague and screen daughter, telling the audience, “I love working with this woman.”
Addressing Lacey, she kindly added: “It is an absolute privilege for me to work with you, Lacey Turner, and I never take it for granted.”
Lacey, meanwhile, said watching Gillian portray the bipolar character Jean for 15 years was “mesmerizing,” sweetly adding, “You make me a better actress, I love you so much!”
Winner: Emerdale’s other big victories included the Lead Artist Award, which went to Paige Sandhu for her portrayal as Crazy Serial Killer Mina Jutla.
Wow: Paige, who looked stunning in a deep mint green dress with a cape, revealed to the audience that she did not think she would win the award before continuing to congratulate the other nominees in the category
Deserved: Mark Charnock, meanwhile, grabbed the Dramatic Performance Award for his role as Marlon Dingle, who suffered a stroke this year
Joy: As he made his way to the stage, his proud screen daughter Amelia Flanagan (April Dingle) was seen wiping away a tear, while the excited actor said, “I’m getting so drunk tonight!” Before saying he planned to wear the gong as an accessory.
Honor: Since Emerdale won the best family, Sam Hutton (Sam Dingle) gave a speech in which he dedicated it to the late actor Andy Devine – who plays Shadrach Dingle
Hosts: Billy and Greg Shepard were dressed until nine as they presented the Best Family Award
Other big gains for EastEnders include Tameka Empson, also known as Kim Fox, who grabbed the comedy award, with Tameka giving a typically cheerful speech as she took the stage.
While Ross Boatman won the Newcomer Award for his role as Harvey Monroe, the actor joked, “I’ve been waiting for this for 40 years!”
Coronation Street finished with three awards at night, with their gongs, including Best Villain for Maximus Evans (Corey Brent) and Young Performer for Millie Gibson (Kelly Neelan) – both involved in the harrowing plot of soap hate crimes.
The beginning of the victories was Hollyoaks, as the historic rape of Misbah Maalik grabbed the coveted award for best story – the first prize of the evening.
What an achievement! EastEnders legend Leticia Dean was a proud winner of this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award for her nearly 40-year tenure as Sharon Watts.
Duo: The 54-year-old actress was presented with her gong by screen mother Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts, and Leticia exclaimed, “Hello, Mom!” As she worked her way up the stage.
This is for you: The star is thinking about getting the role for the first time because of her “dirty laugh”, before heartbreakingly revealing that her father died last week, adding: “This is for my dad – I hope that you are proud! ”
Return: Awards have included editing Sharon Watts over the years [pictured with Adam Woodyatt and Susan Tully]
The other award for ITV’s soap was the Tony Warren Award, which went to Coronation Street screenwriter Ian McVery for her dedicated service.
Elsewhere, the beginning of the victories was Hollyoaks, as the historic rape of Misbah Maalik grabbed the coveted award for best plot – the first prize of the evening.
Misbach actress Harvey Wirdy took to the stage to accept the award, telling the applauding audience that it meant “a lot for us” because “many victims do not receive legal justice”.
Harvey was a double winner as he also won Scene of the Year for an episode without Misbah’s consent.
Dynamic duo: Meanwhile, EastEnders stars Gillian Wright and Lacey Turner (Gene and Stacey Slater) battled the fierce competition to win the best on-screen partnership
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