IT’S set to be one of the most prestigious nights in Soapland as stars of the small screen gather to celebrate their achievements over the last 12 months.
Now, the Inside Soap Awards have revealed just which stars and stories have made the shortlist and have the chance of winning big on the night.
Sally Dexter is one of the leading ladies facing off
Sally Carman is up for Best Actress
Gillian Wright is leading the way for EastEnders
The glitzy ceremony is due to take place on Monday October 17 in London with 16 different prizes up for grabs.
With over 90,000 votes cast since voting opened in July, the finest soap talent will finally receive their well-earned recognition and bosses have admitted that voting has been closer than ever before.
Gary Gillatt, the editor of Inside Soap magazine said: “Voting in this year’s Inside Soap Awards has been closer than ever.”
Leading the way for Best Actress include Corrie favourite Sally Carman (Abi Webster) who faces tough competition from Sally Dexter (Faith Dingle – Emmerdale), Gillian Wright (Jean Slater – EastEnders) and Harvey Virdi (Misbah Maalik – Hollyoaks).
Opposite to them are four men facing off to claim the title of Best Actor at the awards.
They include Corrie’s David Neilson (Roy Cropper), Emmerdale star Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle), EastEnders’ Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) and Hollyoaks star Gregory Finnegan (James Nightingale).
Check out the full list of nominations below:
Best Actress
Sally Carman (Abi Webster, Coronation Street)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders)
Sally Dexter (Faith Dingle, Emmerdale)
Harvey Virdi (Misbah Maalik, Hollyoaks)
Best Actor
David Neilson (Roy Cropper, Coronation Street)
Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell, EastEnders)
Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
Gregory Finnegan (James Nightingale, Hollyoaks)
Best Newcomer
Paddy Bever (Max Turner, Coronation Street)
Heather Peace (Eve Unwin, EastEnders)
Louise Jameson (Mary Goskirk, Emmerdale)
Matthew James-Bailey (Ethan Williams, Hollyoaks)
Best Villain
Maximus Evans (Corey Brent, Coronation Street)
Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher, EastEnders)
Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla, Emmerdale)
Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox, Hollyoaks)
Best Comic Performance
Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer, Coronation Street)
Tameka Empson (Kim Fox, EastEnders)
Dominic Brunt (Paddy Dingle, Emmerdale)
Chelsee Healey (Goldie McQueen, Hollyoaks)
Best Double Act
David Neilson & Mollie Gallagher (Roy Cropper & Nina Lucas, Coronation Street)
Gillian Wright & Lacey Turner (Jean & Stacey Slater, EastEnders)
Dominic Brunt & Mark Charnock (Paddy & Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
Anna Passey & Kieron Richardson (Sienna Blake & Ste Hay, Hollyoaks)
Best Young Performance
Isabella Flanagan (Hope Stape, Coronation Street)
Lillia Turner (Lily Slater, EastEnders)
Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale)
Jayden Fox (Bobby Costello, Hollyoaks)
Best Family
The Platts (Coronation Street)
The Slaters (EastEnders)
The Dingles (Emmerdale)
The McQueens (Hollyoaks)
Best Storyline
Abi’s battle for baby Alfie (Coronation Street)
Jean’s bipolar disorder (EastEnders)
Marlon’s stroke (Emmerdale)
Misbah’s historic rape (Hollyoaks)
Best Romance
Sally Dynevor & Joe Duttine (Sally & Tim Metcalfe, Coronation Street)
Lacey Turner & Jaz Deol (Stacey Slater & Kheerat Panesar, EastEnders)
Zoe Henry & Mark Charnock (Rhona Goskirk & Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
Jessica Fox & Ashley Taylor Dawson (Nancy & Darren Osborne, Hollyoaks)
Best Showstopper
Sinkhole horror! (Coronation Street)
Jean in Southend (EastEnders)
Marlon’s stroke (Emmerdale)
Luke’s death in Mallorca (Hollyoaks)
Best Drama Star
Elinor Lawless (Stevie Nash, Casualty)
Jason Durr (David Hide, Casualty)
Alex Walkinshaw (Adrian ‘Fletch’ Fletcher, Holby City)
Rosie Marcel (Jac Naylor, Holby City)
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Best Daytime Star
Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman, Doctors)
Emily Symons (Marilyn Chambers, Home and Away)
Ben Turland (Hendrix Greyson, Neighbours)
Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson, Neighbours)
Best Daytime Soap
Doctors
Home and Away
Neighbours
Best Soap
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
More information can be found on https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/
