Inside Soap Awards 2025 Nominations Reveal Return of Best Exit Category

The 29th Inside Soap Awards nominations for 2025 have been announced, featuring major UK soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks dominating the categories. A notable return this year is the Best Exit award, honoring memorable and emotional character departures, including storylines like Debbie Webster's dementia diagnosis on Coronation Street, Phil Mitchell's mental health struggles in EastEnders, and the Emmerdale limo crash tragedy. Fans can vote across 15 categories including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Storyline, and Best Villain, with nominees such as Jack P Shepherd, Sue Devaney, Lacey Turner, Danny Miller, and others. The awards are entirely voted on by the public, with over 90,000 fans participating annually, and voting opens online and via magazine forms. The ceremony will take place in London in September, celebrating the most impactful soap storylines and performances from the past year. Inside Soap editor Sarah Ellis emphasized the significance of fan involvement in selecting winners and highlighted the emotional farewells that have resonated with viewers.