Who Won The Soap Awards 2025

Grab your popcorn, folks. The Soap Awards 2025 just dropped, and it was absolutely bonkers.

We’re talking tears, tiaras, and one very dramatic dramatic pause. Who walked away with the glittering trophies?

The Big Winner: Emmerdale Strikes Gold

Emmerdale dominated the night, snagging Best British Soap for the third year running. The cast literally shrieked when their name was called.

But it wasn’t just the main prize. The dramatic lodge explosion storyline won Best Storyline, too.

Viewers cried, judges applauded, and the actors had to reapply their mascara before the next category.

The Acting Legends: Who Took the Crown?

Best Actor went to Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle from Emmerdale). He gave a speech about his character’s shocking secret – a hidden twin nobody saw coming.

Best Actress was a tie – yes, a tie – between Rosie Bentham (Emmerdale) and Kirsty-Leigh Porter (Hollyoaks). They hugged so tight, someone yelled “awkward!” from the balcony.

The Best Villain award went to Jack Carroll (EastEnders), who admitted he practiced his evil laugh in the mirror every morning. We believe him.

Funniest Moment of the Night

A Coronation Street actor tripped on the stairs while accepting the Best Comedy Performance award. He said, “See? That’s why you don’t wear heels on cobblestones.”

The crowd howled. The judges gave him a special shout-out for making the moment iconic.

The Shocking Snub: EastEnders Gets a Reality Check

EastEnders went home with zero major awards for the first time in five years. Fans are fuming on X (formerly Twitter).

One meme showed Albert Square with a tumbleweed rolling through. Ouch.

But hey, they did win Best Stunt for a car crash that took two weeks to film. So not totally empty-handed.

Quirky Fact: The Hollyoaks Wig Debacle

Hollyoaks’ Best Newcomer winner, Ethan McDowell, accepted his trophy wearing a bright purple wig. Why? Because he lost a bet on who would win Best Storyline.

He swore he’d wear it to the after-party. Spoiler: he did. Photos are everywhere.

Lifetime Achievement: The Queen of Soap

The Outstanding Contribution Award went to June Brown’s estate, honoring her legendary role as Dot Cotton in EastEnders. Her voice played a pre-recorded message.

She said, “I always knew I’d win something this year, even if I’m not there to polish the trophy.” The room lost it.

Her family accepted with a framed photo of Dot’s iconic handbag. Pure class.

The Stats: Numbers That’ll Blow Your Mind

Over 4.2 million people voted online this year. That’s more than the population of Los Angeles.

Most votes went to the Best Kiss category, which was won by a Coronation Street couple who locked lips during a funfair ride. Romantic and nauseating.

The shortest acceptance speech was just six words: “Thanks, mum. I forgot the script.” Legend.

Why This Matters (Sort Of)

Soap awards are silly and glorious. They’re like the Oscars but with more eyeliner and fewer tuxedos.

You get villains we love to hate, love affairs that break the internet, and actors who cry over fake babies. It’s deliciously dramatic.

Even if you don’t watch soaps, the awards are a window into why we all love a good story – messy, loud, and totally human.

Final Takeaway: Who Really Won?

The real winner? Our collective joy. The 2025 Soap Awards reminded us that drama is better shared.

So grab your remote, pick a soap you’ve never seen, and dive in. You’ll thank me later.

Until next year, keep your secret affairs juicy and your hairspray unbreakable. Cheers to the chaos!