EastEnders Stars Deny Booing Claims at British Soap Awards

Colin Salmon, an actor on the BBC soap EastEnders, has addressed and refuted rumors that co-stars Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter were booed during the British Soap Awards, clarifying that the audience was actually chanting their character's names in celebration. Walker and Wynter won the Best On-Screen Partnership award at the event held at the Hackney Empire, which saw EastEnders dominate with several wins including Best Soap and Scene of the Year. Salmon took to social media to explain the misunderstanding, emphasizing that the chant 'RUUUDI' was misheard as booing by some attendees and viewers. Fans and followers supported Salmon's clarification, expressing relief and congratulating the cast on their success. The awards recognized EastEnders' milestone 40th anniversary, which featured notable episodes and returns, and several cast members were honored for their performances. This incident highlights the enthusiasm of fans and the occasional confusion that can arise during live events.