Soap spoilers follow.
In this week's biggest soap spoiler news, Coronation Street released an explosive new trailer previewing the next stage of Rob Donovan's dark storyline.
Elsewhere, the EastEnders cast were pictured filming a heartbreaking funeral, while Emmerdale announced the village's newest bad boy.
Did you miss any gossip this week? Don't worry, as we're on hand with our regular Sunday guide to the biggest soap headlines from the past seven days.
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Coronation Street's Rob Donovan strikes again
With Corrie killer Rob Donovan still lurking in the shadows after his recent near-death experience, it was only a matter of time before he made another audacious move.
Show bosses released a dramatic March trailer this week, showing how Rob will seek out his sister Carla and demand her help to make a final escape.
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The promo shows armed police surrounding Ken's house while Rob is inside with a terrified Carla and Lisa. A shot rings out as the tense situation comes to a head, so it seems that not everyone will make it out unharmed.
Read the full story: Explosive Coronation Street trailer reveals tragic David story and Rob's revenge
EastEnders cast film Martin's funeral
Digital Spy brought you some emotional pictures this week from the filming of Martin Fowler's EastEnders funeral.
Life in Walford changed forever when Martin lost his life in the dramatic 40th anniversary episodes.
Our sneak peek at Martin's send-off saw some old and new faces in the mix. Jasmine Armfield is back for a guest appearance as Martin's daughter Bex, while Alice Haig has taken over the role of his niece Vicki.
Meanwhile, Casualty star Alex Walkinshaw has been cast as Vicki's boyfriend Ross, while Max Murray has landed the role of Ross's son Joel.
Read the full story: EastEnders' new cast make heartbreaking debuts in funeral episode
Emmerdale brings in a new bad boy
Emmerdale has cast Shebz Miah in the role of Kammy, a new rogue for the village who's introduced when he steals a quad bike from Moira Dingle's farm.
Kammy quickly catches the eye of Sarah Sugden and she starts to embrace her inner Dingle by getting up to no good with the bad boy.
Read the full story: Meet Emmerdale's new bad boy as Kammy sparks drama and danger
Hollyoaks exit for Maxine Minniver
Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has quit the Channel 4 soap after 12 years playing the role of Maxine Minniver.
Reports have revealed that she'll film her final scenes in March ahead of an on-screen exit in May.
In an interview this week, Nikki confirmed that she wants to "embrace the instability of not knowing what's next".
Read the full story: Hollyoaks fans stunned as Nikki Sanderson steps down after a decade and Why Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson is leaving after a decade
Home and Away's dramatic double kidnap in Dean and Ziggy storyline
Home and Away airs Dean Thompson and Ziggy Astoni's return scenes in Australia next week – with a dramatic kidnap story on the way.
Actors Patrick O'Connor and Sophie Dillman filmed a short return stint last year, as the long-running soap shot some special scenes away from Summer Bay.
It's now been revealed that Mackenzie Booth and Levi Fowler will pay a visit to Queensland to see Dean and Ziggy.
The trip ends in disaster when Ziggy and Mackenzie are both kidnapped by escaped prisoners.
The scenes air on Channel 5 in the UK in April.
Read the full story: Home and Away confirms double kidnap as Dean and Ziggy's comeback takes a terrifying turn
Home and Away's Lynne McGranger teases Irene's exit plot
Home and Away legend Lynne McGranger has been sharing more details about Irene Roberts' exit storyline this week.
Lynne shocked the soap world last weekend as she announced plans to leave her role as Irene Roberts after nearly 33 years.
The popular star has now confirmed that she crafted her own exit storyline, which will be a powerful watch for fans when it plays out later this year.
"I can't tell you about it — the audience will have to wait and see — but I went and spoke to the producers and the head writer and ran it past them, and they loved (my idea)," she told The West Australian.
Read the full story: Home and Away's Lynne McGranger crafts powerful exit plot for Irene
Neighbours fire drama
Neighbours' 40th anniversary week will see lives hang in the balance as Roxy Willis, Max Ramsay, Byron Stone, Sadie Rodwell and Nicolette Stone all get caught up in a fire at the garage.
The dramatic scenes are sure to tie in with the ongoing danger facing Max after his feud with a ruthless gangster. Will everyone make it out alive?
Read the full story: Neighbours' 40th anniversary week brings fiery peril and jaw-dropping returns
