British Soap Awards 2011

[lizann]

I hope Emmerdale cleans up it is long overdue many many awards

[layla]

I had to try a few times before it let me vote.
I voted for Emmerdale.
Lisa dingle (jane) for best actress.
All my votes went for Emmerdale and Corrie.
Went off EE years ago. don't know most the people in EE anymore.

[Perdita]

The final shortlist for the viewer-voted categories at the British Soap Awards 2011 has been announced this morning.

Voting for this year's prizes began in early March when a full longlist was revealed for the 'Sexiest Male', 'Sexiest Female', 'Villain of the Year', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress' categories, which contained three nominees from each of the UK soaps: Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

The most popular nominees have now been put through to the final stage and voting has re-opened. Fans are also still able to cast their votes for the 'Best British Soap' category, which has not been shortlisted.

Coronation Street leads the viewer nominations with eight nods, EastEnders has seven, Hollyoaks has scored five, Emmerdale has four and Doctors is up for one award.

Details of the panel-voted categories have yet to be revealed.

The full shortlist for the viewer-voted categories follows below:

SEXIEST MALE
Keith Duffy (Ciaran McCarthy, Coronation Street)
Chris Fountain (Tommy Duckworth, Coronation Street)
Scott Maslen (Jack Branning, EastEnders)
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)

SEXIEST FEMALE
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Alison King (Carla Connor, Coronation Street)
Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell, EastEnders)
Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen, Hollyoaks)

VILLIAN OF THE YEAR
Kate Ford (Tracy Barlow, Coronation Street)
Charlie Brooks (Janine Malloy, EastEnders)
Don Gilet (Lucas Johnson, EastEnders)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks)

BEST ACTOR
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks)

BEST ACTRESS
Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald, Coronation Street)
Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon, EastEnders)
Jane Cox (Lisa Dingle, Emmerdale)
Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen, Hollyoaks)

BEST BRITISH SOAP
Coronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks

to cast your votes on the British Soap Awards website. The ceremony will take place in Manchester on May 14 and is expected to air on ITV1 on May 25.

Go to http://www.britishsoapawards.tv/ to cast your votes on the British Soap Awards website. The ceremony will take place in Manchester on May 14 and is expected to air on ITV1 on May 25.

[tammyy2j]

Jane Danson snubbed ffs that is wrong

[Perdita]

The British Soap Awards 2011 shortlist has been unveiled and soap fans have spent the morning mulling over the various categories as they find out who has moved one step closer to landing a gong.

Two of the most-discussed awards over the next few weeks will no doubt be the 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress' categories. It's been an eventful year for all the actors and actresses who have landed a nomination - so with that in mind, we've taken a quick look back at some of the drama the top four in each have faced in their respective roles.

Read on to find out more about the 'Best Actor' nominees:

Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Peter Barlow has had a hell of a year. The recovering alcoholic struggled to keep his family together when grandfather George rocked up determined to have Simon in his life. Nick Tilsley also threatened to put a spanner in the works when he set his sights on Leanne. A lengthy affair plot concluded as the tram crash left Peter's life in jeopardy. Thankfully the bookie survived and began a long and difficult period of recovery. Valentine's Day drama ensued as Peter discovered his wife's secret and sought revenge on his love rival in the wreckage of The Joinery in dramatic scenes. And after all that, he's still sober!

Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
It almost feels like we never said goodbye to Alfie Moon on Christmas Day in 2005. The loveable rogue waltzed back into Albert Square in October and straight into drama as he was reunited with his wife Kat. It wasn't long before the duo were back at The Queen Vic and - despite a dodgy upstairs makeover - they felt right at home. Despite knowing that Kat wasn't carrying his baby, heartbreak followed as Alfie and Kat were pulled apart following what was believed to be the death of Tommy. Happier times appear to be on the horizon for the Moons as they readjust to life with their son and the arrival of some extended family members!

Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)
Aaron Livesy has cemented himself as one of Emmerdale's most popular characters. There has been no shortage of tears as the mechanic came to terms with his sexuality, revealed all in court and embarked on his first relationship with Jackson Walsh. Although before Aaron could utter the word "boyfriend", tragedy struck and a devastating accident left Jackson paralysed. Tough times await the couple, as Danny Miller has teased that 2011 will be "an even bigger year" for the mechanic. How many more tissues can we go through?

Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks)
The bad, mad and dangerous Brendan Brady has been at the forefront of Hollyoaks' biggest storylines since he arrived on screens last August. Fans have seen Brendan embark on a complex and abusive relationship with show regular Ste Hay, before growing more attached to the barman than he ever thought possible. Brendan got away with murder when he killed gangster Danny Houston to protect Ste at Christmas, but things recently went wrong for him when half-sister Cheryl discovered many of his sinister secrets at last. Emmett recently tweeted that he has some more "dark ass storylines" ahead, so we can only guess at what 'Double B' will get up to next…

The ceremony will take place in Manchester on May 14 and is expected to air on ITV1 on May 25.

DS

[Perdita]

The British Soap Awards 2011 shortlist has been unveiled, and soap fans have spent the day mulling over the various categories as they find out who has moved one step closer to landing a gong.

Two of the most-discussed awards over the next few weeks will no doubt be the 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress' categories. It's been an eventful year for all the actors and actresses who have landed a nomination - so with that in mind, we've taken a quick look back at some of the drama the top four in each have faced in their respective roles.

Read on to find out more about the 'Best Actress' nominees:

Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald, Coronation Street)
It took two attempts for Becky to become a McDonald, but she got there in the end. Still, life has been as bumpy as ever for the third Mrs Steven McDonald. Following another tragic miscarriage, Becky's life was turned upside down by the arrival of her wayward sister Kylie and her son Max. A shock plot saw the McDonalds buy Max from Kylie, who jetted off to start afresh abroad. Desperation drove Becky to steal from the Alahans on the night of the tram crash as Kylie demanded more cash for her child. Among all the drama, the Rovers barmaid had to deal with the dramatic return of the troublesome and ever-smirking Tracy Barlow. Katherine Kelly confirmed today that she will bow out of the soap in 2012 after five years in the role.

Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon, EastEnders)
Along with her on-screen husband Shane Richie, Jessie Wallace returned to Walford last October. A pregnant Kat was reunited with Alfie, but quickly revealed that she was actually carrying his cousin Michael's child. The couple were reunited with their beloved Queen Vic and settled back into life on Albert Square. Kat then struggled to cope with the death of Tommy on New Year's Eve, but little did she know that she would soon be reunited with her 'dead' son. Mrs Moon is smiling again, but in Albert Square how long can that last?

Jane Cox (Lisa Dingle, Emmerdale)
Life would never be the same again for the formidable Lisa Dingle after events in early January. Cox's plot could not have been further away from her nude modelling as the factory worker returned from a brief spell in prison and caught the attentions of newcomer Derek. The pair's friendship took a dark twist when Lisa was raped by Derek as they worked late in the factory. Torn apart by her ordeal, Lisa eventually plucked up the courage to reveal all to her husband Zak. Further misery ensued as police revealed that they could not pursue the case due to lack of evidence, but as Derek has since struck again, the matter may not be over yet…

Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen, Hollyoaks)
There's never a dull moment in the McQueen household, but feisty Jacqui has faced her most difficult times yet in the past 12 months. After Theresa shot Calvin dead, Jacqui teamed up with the rest of her family to protect the ditzy blonde and cover up the truth. Her relationship with Des Townsend came to an end when he was exposed as a bitter racist, and getting involved with gangster Danny Houston proved to be another disastrous decision. Jacqui later found happiness with Rhys until he cheated on her with Cheryl, and was involved in one of Hollyoaks' most divisive storylines ever when she accused Gilly of rape. Following Gilly's 'not guilty' verdict, can Jacqui ever put the ordeal behind her and get her life in the village back on track?

[tammyy2j]

My picks

SEXIEST MALE
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)

SEXIEST FEMALE
Alison King (Carla Connor, Coronation Street)

VILLIAN OF THE YEAR
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks)

BEST ACTOR
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)

BEST ACTRESS
Jane Cox (Lisa Dingle, Emmerdale)

BEST BRITISH SOAP
Emmerdale

[tammyy2j]

John Partridge should be in the sexiest male category hell he should win

[lizann]

Jane Cox deserves to win best actress she has been amazing in Emmerdale with the rape storyline

[Chloe O'brien]

SEXIEST MALE
Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)

SEXIEST FEMALE
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)

VILLIAN OF THE YEAR
Don Gilet (Lucas Johnson, EastEnders)

BEST ACTOR
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street) or Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy, Emmerdale)

BEST ACTRESS
Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald, Coronation Street) or Jane Cox (Lisa Dingle, Emmerdale)

BEST BRITISH SOAP
Coronation Street or Emmerdale