With Pancake Day in full swing today (Tuesday, February 13), soap fans may be pondering what things they can give up for Lent this year.
It seems that soap characters from EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street could also do with ditching a few things this year too.
Here are some suggestions as to what these soap characters could give up for Lent this year!
EastEnders: Linda Carter – Alcohol
Just before Christmas, Linda started to drink again as she struggled to cope with Dean’s return to Walford.
With Keanu’s death now playing on her mind, Linda’s been in a right drunken state recently.
It’s time for her to give up the booze or she might just let slip that she killed Keanu!
EastEnders: Stacey Slater – Branning men
Stacey has been with not one, not two but THREE Branning men! You’d think she would know better by now!
She’s been with Bradley, Max and now Jack! It’s time for her to move on and broaden her horizons.
EastEnders: Phil Mitchell – Shouting
Phil’s stress levels must be on a permanent high as he’s always shouting. Is he even capable of doing anything else?
He’s always going around demanding money off someone or throwing about threats. Maybe now’s the time to chill out a bit Phil?
Coronation Street: Simon Barlow – Drinking and partying
Simon’s been drinking and partying everyday, waking up with a huge hangover. He’s then been missing shifts at work and has even caused a car accident.
Poor Sam’s life was put at risk due to Simon’s drink driving. Simon needs to get back on track before he follows the same path as Peter!
Coronation Street: Sarah Barlow – Bad boys
It’s unclear what Sarah sees in Damon. She’s always had a thing for bad boys and it’s always got her into a spot of bother.
Ditching the solicitor for a former drug lord was a bad move on Sarah’s part. She needs to get rid of Damon before she gets into trouble again!
Coronation Street: Gemma Winter – Makeup
Gemma’s always loved to layer up with a full face of makeup. However, she’s been sporting that orange foundation for far too long.
She needs to get her hands on some new makeup or ditch it completely! Her skin will thank her!
Coronation Street: Gail Platt – Olives
Die-hard fans will know how much Gail loves her olives. What a strange choice for a favourite food!
Offering those olives out like there’s no tomorrow, Gail should perhaps cut down on how many jars she keeps in her cupboard!
Coronation Street: Jenny Connor – Relationships
Jenny’s never had it easy when it’s come to relationships. Her past partners have usually either been killed off in tragic circumstances or have been the ones doing the killing.
Cupid needs to give Jenny a break so she can have a rest before falling for someone else again!
Coronation Street: Adam Barlow – Vendetta against Damon
Adam used to be a man of principle but now that Damon’s back in Weatherfield and has moved in with Sarah, he’s lost his ways.
He’s now teaming up with criminal Harvey to make Damon pay. This bad guy façade isn’t in Adam’s nature. Come on Adam, you’re better than this!
Coronation Street: Ed Bailey – Gambling
Ed’s gambling has seen him lose his tools, his family’s trust and has also seen his marriage break down.
If Ed wants to get his family back on his side, he needs to get his finances back up to scratch!
Emmerdale: Ruby Miligan – Caleb
Ruby arrived in the village to sort out her divorce from Caleb. However, ever since she rocked up in the Dales, she’s been unable to keep her hands off him.
With Caleb’s attention being drawn towards Tracy, Ruby needs to cut all ties with Caleb completely before things get even messier.
Emmerdale: Cain Dingle – Fighting
Cain loves a good fight although he has tamed a bit over the years. His last fight though saw him go to hospital after Aaron left him for dead.
If that’s not the wake up call Cain needed, then we don’t know what is! Fighting’s not the answer!
Emmerdale: Aaron Dingle – Brooding
Aaron’s been a right misery guts as of late. He’s always pushing his loved ones away and enjoys sporting a moody face everyday.
His family needs him more than ever right now… so ditch the bad guy act please Aaron, we beg!
Emmerdale: Charity Dingle – Mack
Charity and Mack’s relationship has brought with it some of the worst moments of their lives (we’re blaming Mack’s one night stand with Chloe for the majority of it!)
No matter what though, the couple always find their way back to each other. This has done them no good… they need to split up ASAP if they want to have any chance of being happy.
Emmerdale: Moira Dingle – Hats
Moira’s been wearing a lot of hats recently and has also had a lot of different hairdos too (any coincidence?)
Her hat choices are definitely something… but perhaps it’s time to get rid or just stick to the one type!
Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2024?
Emmerdale usually airs on weekdays at 7.30pm, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.
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