The stars of the soap world are due to battle it out later this month.
The nominations for the prestigious British Soap Awards have been announced. EastEnders leads the way with the most nominations, having received 14, while Coronation Street and Emmerdale both received 13 nominations and Doctors received 10.
For the overall award on the night, recognising the best soap, EastEnders will be back to defend their title having won the award last year.
The awards will be hosted by Phillip Schofield and will be shown on ITV.
Best British Soap
Coronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Best Actor
Coronation Street: Jack P Shepherd (David Platt)
Hollyoaks: Charlie Clapham (Freddie Roscoe)
EastEnders: Danny Dyer (Mick Carter)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy)
Hollyoaks: Kieron Richardson (Ste Hay)
Best Actress
Coronation Street: Alison King (Carla Connor)
EastEnders: Lacey Turner (Stacey Branning)
EastEnders: Rakhee Thakrar (Shabnam Masood)
Emmerdale: Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle)
Hollyoaks: Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen)
Villain of the year
Coronation Street: Connor McIntyre (Pat Phelan)
Doctors: Adam Astill (Anthony Harker)
EastEnders: Ellen Thomas (Claudette Hubbard)
Emmerdale: Ryan Hawley (Robert Sugden)
Hollyoaks: Sophie Austin (Lindsey Roscoe)
Best Comedy Performance
Coronation Street: Patti Clare (Mary Taylor)
Doctors: Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman)
EastEnders: Tameka Empson (Kim Fox-Hubbard)
Emmerdale: Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe)
Hollyoaks: Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell)
Best Newcomer
Coronation Street: Shayne Ward (Aidan Connor)
Doctors: Bharti Patel (Ruhma Hanif)
EastEnders: Bonnie Langford (Carmel Kazemi)
Emmerdale: Isobel Steele (Liv Flaherty)
Hollyoaks: Duayne Boachie (Zack Loveday)
Best Storyline
Coronation Street: Callum’s reign of terror and Sarah’s baby
Doctors: Treehouse
EastEnders: Stacey’s postpartum psychosis
Emmerdale: Aaron’s abuse
Hollyoaks: The McQueens’ cycle of abuse
Best Single Episode
Coronation Street: Live episode
Doctors: The Heart of England
EastEnders: Shabnam’s stillbirth
Emmerdale: Aftermath of village hall explosion
Hollyoaks: Patrick Blake’s right to die decision
Best Male Dramatic Performance
Coronation Street: Jack P Shepherd (David Platt)
Doctors: Adrian Lewis Morgan (Dr Jimmi Clay)
EastEnders: Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy)
Hollyoaks: Jeremy Sheffield (Patrick Blake)
Best Female Dramatic Performance
Coronation Street: Tina O’Brien (Sarah Platt)
Doctors: Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman)
EastEnders: Lacey Turner (Stacey Branning)
Emmerdale: Charlotte Bellamy (Laurel Thomas)
Hollyoaks: Zoe Lucker (Reenie McQueen)
Best On-Screen Partnership
Coronation Street: Sally Dynevor and Joe Duttine (Sally Webster and Tim Metcalfe)
Doctors: Dido Miles and Ian Kelsey (Dr Emma Reid and Dr Howard Bellamy)
EastEnders: Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright (Mick and Linda Carter)
Emmerdale: Danny Miller and Ryan Hawley (Aaron Livesy and Robert Sugden)
Hollyoaks: Ashley Taylor Dawson and Jessica Fox (Darren and Nancy Fox)
Best Young Performance
Coronation Street: Elle Mulvaney (Amy Barlow)
EastEnders: Grace (Janet Mitchell)
Emmerdale: Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor)
Hollyoaks: Ruby O’Donnell (Peri Lomax)
Scene of the year
Coronation Street: Callum’s death
Doctors: Valerie leaves Barry at the altar
EastEnders: Mick and Linda finally get married
Emmerdale: Val’s death
Hollyoaks: Nico kills Patrick
