In this week’s biggest soap spoiler news, Emmerdale revealed a brand new member of the popular Barton family.

Elsewhere, Coronation Street shared the official details of Daisy Midgeley’s departure, and news reached us that a popular Hollyoaks star will be bowing out just as another makes a jaw-dropping return…

Did you miss any gossip this week? Don’t worry, as we’re on hand with our regular Sunday round-up of the biggest headlines from the past seven days.

1. Emmerdale’s Ross Barton gets a new brother

Emmerdale newcomer Bradley Riches shocked fans this week with the big news that he’s playing a member of the Barton family.

The Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother star revealed that he’s landed the role of Lewis Barton, who comes to the village to track down his long-lost brother Ross.

“I came to Leeds for a meeting for a different character: Dylan, who is in April’s storyline. But then the schedule didn’t work, and I thought I’d missed the opportunity,” Bradley told Attitude magazine.

“I felt like it was meant to be. The personality of the character fits me so much better.”

Read the full story: Emmerdale confirms new Barton brother as Heartstopper star’s role is finally revealed

2. Coronation Street to air Daisy Midgeley’s exit

Coronation Street has confirmed that Daisy Midgeley’s final scenes will air next Friday (2 May).

While the exact details are still being kept under wraps, show bosses have revealed that Daisy bows out in “a dramatic and emotionally charged storyline”.

Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy, recently said: “I think it’s very bittersweet for Daisy to be leaving.

“Weatherfield has been her home for a while now and, early on, was giving her all the things she wanted – family, community, stability, people to love more than she perhaps loves herself – but it’s also been the source of so much trauma for her.”

Read the full story: Coronation Street confirms Daisy Midgeley’s dramatic departure details

3. Coronation Street’s Gary returns to screens for new storyline

Coronation Street fans have been getting curious over the whereabouts of Gary Windass, as he hasn’t featured on screen since January.

Fortunately, the popular character is back with a bang next week as he strikes up an alliance with new bad boy Mick Michaelis, which is sure to end in tears.

Gary decides to buy the builder’s yard and hire Mick to work for him, much to the disapproval of his wife Maria. Is it only a matter of time before Gary regrets trusting Mick?

Read the full story: Coronation Street confirms new Gary Windass story after on-screen absence

4. EastEnders reveals Joel’s darker side

EastEnders newcomer Joel Marshall continues to cause problems next week as he offers Tommy Moon some troubling advice over his lack of success with girls.

Things only get worse when Joel makes a disparaging remark about his new love interest Avani Nandra-Hart.

He gets called out by Barney Mitchell for being disrespectful, sparking a row. Joel then slyly turns the tables by making out to Avani that Barney is to blame for what happened, but who will she believe?

Read the full story: EastEnders teases Joel’s dark side amid worrying Avani romance

5. EastEnders to air Cindy Beale’s return

EastEnders has revealed the first details of Cindy Beale’s return to the show following her short on-screen break.

Cindy reappears on screen in early May, when she gatecrashes Peter and Lauren’s engagement party at the club.

The Beales and Knights are all shocked to see Cindy back, but she stands up for herself by insisting that she’s not going anywhere…

Read the full story: EastEnders confirms Cindy Beale’s shocking Walford return next month

6. EastEnders’ Johnny to make love confession

EastEnders‘ Johnny Carter confides in his gran Elaine next week after realising that he wants his relationship with Felix Baker to become more serious.

Johnny prepares to lay his heart on the line after his recent fling with Felix left him eager for more.

However, as we know Felix will soon be leaving Walford, is poor Johnny setting himself up for heartbreak?

Read the full story: EastEnders’ Johnny Carter to make major love confession next week

7. Hollyoaks exit for Charlie Clapham

Hollyoaks fan favourite Charlie Clapham is leaving the soap after a year back in the role of Freddie Roscoe.

Charlie filmed his final scenes earlier this month and will bow out on screen in the coming weeks.

Details of Freddie’s dramatic departure are being kept under wraps, but it’s sure to be memorable…

Read the full story: Hollyoaks star set for dramatic show exit – and it’s very soon

8. Hollyoaks return for Clare Devine

Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix is making a shocking return to the Channel 4 soap.

Reports have revealed that Gemma’s villainous character Clare Devine will be back on screen next month, despite seemingly being killed off in October 2013.

It’s sure to be an explosive return for Clare, but with no further details available, we’ll just have to wait and see how and why she’ll be back.

Read the full story: Hollyoaks‘ Clare Devine returning after 12 years in huge storyline twist

9. Home and Away’s Alf targeted by Eliza

Home and Away‘s Alf Stewart faces terrible danger when he becomes Eliza Sherwood’s next target in sinister scenes.

Alf pays the price for his recent attempts to discipline Eliza when he suffers a sudden health scare and finds himself at the troubled teen’s mercy.

The Summer Bay stalwart begs Eliza to retrieve his medication when he experiences agonising heart pains, but she lies and claims that she can’t find it.

Alf’s shock new scenes were revealed in a new trailer for the soap, leaving fans scared for his future.

Read the full story: Home and Away death fears as creepy Eliza targets show legend

10. Neighbours teases possible exit for Agnes

Neighbours favourite Susan Kennedy is dismayed next week as she spots how much newcomer Agnes seems to be struggling at Eirini Rising.

Agnes becomes lonely at the retirement community as she finds it difficult to engage with the other residents and the activities on offer.

Life in Erinsborough seems much bleaker for the Madge lookalike now Harold isn’t around. Could she be making an early exit?