British Soap Awards 2023: Full list of nominees and winners ...

4 Jun 2023

Edinburgh News

The event is seen as one of, if not the, biggest night for British soaps and is highly-anticipated by fans and cast alike. The night gives fans a chance to relive the most exciting and emotional moments to happen in places like Albert Square throughout the past year.

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The ceremony took place last night at The Lowry in Salford. Viewers will be able to watch the proceedings on TV this Tuesday (June 6) at 8pm..

So, who took home the big prizes at the British Soap Awards 2023? Here’s everything you need to know including a full list of nominees and winners.

The British Soap Awards 2023 were originally supposed to be hosted by former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield, who has hosted the event since 2006. However, due to the controversy surrounding his affair with a younger colleague, he stepped down from the role.

The British Soap Awards confirmed Jane McDonald would be taking his place and hosting the event this year. They said: “We’re pleased to announce our host for The British Soap Awards 2023...the fabulous Jane McDonald!. As a super huge soap fan she’s in for a treat as we celebrate all our wonderful soaps in a star studded glittering event that airs this Tuesday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX”

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Full list of British Soap Awards 2023 nominees and winners

Best Soap

Coronation StreetDoctorsEastEnders – winnerEmmerdaleHollyoaks

Villain Of The Year

Todd Boyce as Stephen Reid – Coronation StreetLaura White as Princess Buchanan – DoctorsAaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati – EastEnders - winnerMichael Wildman as Al Chapman – EmmerdaleAngus Castle-Doughty as Eric Foster – Hollyoaks

Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati in EastEnders (Photo: BBC)

Best Young Performer

Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman – Coronation StreetLillia Turner as Lily Slater – EastEnders - winnerHuey Quinn as Kyle Winchester – EmmerdaleJayden Fox as Bobby Costello – Hollyoaks

Best Family

The Platts – Coronation Street - winnerThe Millars – DoctorsThe Slaters – EastEndersThe Dingles – EmmerdaleThe McQueens – Hollyoaks

Best Dramatic Performance

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Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgeley – Coronation Street - winnerChris Walker as Rob Hollins – DoctorsDanielle Harold as Lola Pearce-Brown – EastEndersJeff Hordley as Cain Dingle – EmmerdaleNikki Sanderson as Maxine Minniver – Hollyoaks

Best Comedy Performance

Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer – Coronation Street - winnerIan Midlane as Al Haskey – DoctorsJonny Freeman as Reiss Colwell – EastEndersSamantha Giles as Bernice Blackstock – EmmerdaleKieron Richardson as Ste Hay – Hollyoaks

Best On-Screen Partnership

David Neilson and Maureen Lipman as Roy Cropper and Evelyn Plummer– Coronation StreetChris Walker and Jan Pearson as Rob and Karen Hollins – Doctors - winnerJamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold as Jay Brown and Lola Pearce-Brown – EastEndersMark Charnock and Dominic Brunt as Marlon Dingle and Paddy Kirk – EmmerdaleRichard Blackwood and Jamie Lomas as Felix Westwood and Warren Fox – Hollyoaks

Best Newcomer

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Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee-Dee Bailey – Coronation Street - winnerKia Pegg as Scarlett Kiernan – DoctorsAaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati – EastEndersWilliam Ash as Caleb Milligan – EmmerdaleAnya Lawrence as Vicky Grant – Hollyoaks

Scene Of The Year

Acid Attack – Coronation Street - winnerHell Is Empty – DoctorsWhitney and Zack Say Goodbye To Peach – EastEndersPaddy’s Suicide Attempt – EmmerdaleZoe Tells Abused Maxine It’s Not Her Fault – Hollyoaks

Ryan was left with severe burns after evil Justin Rutherford threw acid at him (Photo: ITV)

Best Storyline

Daisy’s Stalking Hell – Coronation StreetValerie And The Forged Prescription – DoctorsLoving And Losing Lola – EastEndersPaddy’s Suicide Attempt – EmmerdaleIncel Eric Targets Mason And Maxine – Hollyoaks - winner

Best Single Episode

Acid Attack – Coronation Street - winnerAnything But Magnolia and If Wishes Were Horses – DoctorsGoodbye Dot – EastEndersAll Male Man Club – EmmerdaleThe Long Walk Home – Hollyoaks