Awards Return:: The British Soap Awards are back for 2025 after a year off.
Host Confirmed:: Jane McDonald returns to host the ceremony.
Ceremony Details:: Takes place May 31st, 2025, at Hackney Empire, London. Airs on ITV1/ITVX in June.
Public Voting Open:: Fans can now vote for Best Leading Performer, Best Comedy Performance, Villain of the Year, and Best British Soap.
Voting Rounds:: First round closes April 25th; second round runs May 1st-30th.
Competing Soaps:: Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks go head-to-head.
Why this matters:: This is a major event celebrating the UK's favourite soaps, and the public vote allows fans to directly support their favourite stars and storylines.
The battle for the coveted British Soap Awards has begun! Public voting is now live for four key categories, giving fans the power to choose the winners.
Public Vote Categories & Nominees:
Best British Soap: Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks.
Villain of the Year: Features compelling antagonists like Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders), Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks), Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale), and Calum Lill (Joel Deering, Coronation Street).
Best Comedy Performance: Nominees include Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders), Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale), and Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks).
Best Leading Performer: A longlist of 16 stars is currently open for votes, including powerhouses like Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders), Channique Sterling-Brown (Dee-Dee Bailey, Coronation Street), Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen, Hollyoaks), and Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale).
How Voting Works:
Fans can cast their votes via the official British Soap Awards website target="_blank".
Round 1: Vote now until 5 pm on April 25th, 2025.
Round 2: Based on initial votes, a shortlist (including reducing Best Leading Performer to four nominees) will be announced. Voting reopens from May 1st until May 30th, 2025.
Nominations for categories decided by an expert judging panel will be revealed at a later date. The return of the awards promises a star-studded night celebrating a dramatic year across all four major soaps.
When and where are the British Soap Awards 2025 happening?
The ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the Hackney Empire in London. It will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX in June 2025.
How can I vote in the British Soap Awards?
You can vote online at the official British Soap Awards website target="_blank". The first round ends April 25th, and the second round is May 1st-30th.
Who is hosting the awards this year?
Jane McDonald is returning as the host for the 2025 ceremony.
Cast Your Vote:: If you're a fan, now is the time to support your favourite actors and soap via the public vote.
Key Dates:: Remember the voting deadlines: April 25th (Round 1 close) and May 1st-30th (Round 2).
Stay Tuned:: Keep an eye out for the announcement of the shortlisted nominees and the panel-judged categories.
Watch the Show:: Don't miss the broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX in June to see who takes home the trophies.
It's been another explosive year in soapland! Which soap do you think will sweep the awards this year? Who are your top picks for the main awards? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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TV Zone UK: BRITISH SOAP AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF 2025 CEREMONY, VOTE NOW OPEN target="_blank"
Radio Times: British Soap Awards public vote nominations 2025 – full list target="_blank"
Yahoo News (Digital Spy): British Soap Awards 2025 announces first nominees as Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks compete target="_blank"
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