Real-life soap actors unite in final season of their cancelled show.

Shayne Ward and Sophie Austin, a real-life couple, have exciting news for soap fans as they make their return to the small screen. Shayne, a talented singer and soap star, is set to rejoin the world of soapland in next week's episode of BBC's Doctors. And the best part? He'll be joined by his fiancé, Sophie, who will also be taking on a role in the show.

Shayne will be portraying the character of Kenny Webb in the upcoming episode titled "Shock Therapy", while Sophie will be playing Sandra Horner. Fans may recognize Shayne from his previous role as Aidan Connor in Coronation Street, where he played the character for three years between 2015 and 2018. During his time on the show, Aidan was involved in a dramatic love triangle between Eva Price and Maria Connor.

Meanwhile, Sophie is no stranger to soapland either, having played the role of Lindsey Roscoe in Hollyoaks from 2013 to 2016. Her character was involved in a dark storyline where she went on a serial killing spree before ultimately being killed by serial killer Silas Blissett.

The couple's return to soapland comes at an interesting time, as Doctors is set to air its final episodes later this year. This decision was not an easy one for the BBC, as they explained in a statement: "With super inflation in drama production, the cost of the programme has increased significantly, and further investment is also now required to refurbish the site where the show is made, or to relocate it to another home." However, they assure fans that the funding for Doctors will be reinvested into new programming in the West Midlands region.

In addition to his return to soapland, Shayne is also taking on the challenge of competing on Strictly Come Dancing. He and his partner, Nancy Xu, made their debut on the first live show where they danced a samba to Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do" and received a score of 21 points.

As the real-life couple takes on these new roles, fans can't help but wonder what other surprises they may have in store. To stay updated on all the latest soap news, fans can join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, which offers access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. With over 10,000 members, it's the perfect place for soap enthusiasts to connect and stay informed. Simply click on the link, select "Join Chat", and turn on notifications to never miss a beat.

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