Inside Soap Awards 2025 Final Nominations Announced for UK Soaps

The Inside Soap Awards 2025 nominations have been announced, highlighting standout performances and storylines from popular British soaps including Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks. Coronation Street's "Swarla" (Alison King and Vicky Myers) received multiple nominations including Best Partnership and Best Actress, reflecting the storyline's historic significance as the first same-sex couple to buy a house on the street. Emmerdale and Hollyoaks also received several nominations, with notable mentions such as Michael Parr for Best Comic Performance and Oliver Farnworth for Best Villain. Despite EastEnders' major 40th anniversary Queen Vic explosion storyline, it was notably snubbed in the Best Showstopper category, and key actors James Bye and Lacey Turner were excluded from Best Partnership nominations. Fans have the final say in the awards, with voting having started in July and the ceremony set for September 29, where two Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented for the first time. Sarah Ellis, editor of Inside Soap magazine, praised the year's dramatic and memorable soap moments, underscoring the competition's celebration of both emotional story arcs and iconic characters.