The short list nominations for The British Soap Awards have been confirmed as the award ceremony looks set to return to our TV screens next month after two years off air. Phillip Schofield will be reprising his role to host the live televised awards, which honour the nation’s much-loved and long-running soap operas.
After a break in the awards due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the soap awards will air live on ITV and ITV Hub in June. Taking place in London at The Hackney Empire, the night of glamour and entertainment will see famous faces from across the TV and showbiz world unite together for an evening of soap celebration.
The five biggest soaps - Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks - will be battling it out to win recognition for their work over the past year - and there is plenty of drama to choose from. With 14 awards up for grabs, some of the biggest faces from all five soaps will be hitting the red carpet for the most anticipated event in the soap calendar.
The vote is now open, so don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite soap, leading performer and family. Here are the full list of nominations for each category:
Viewer voted categories:
Best British Soap
- Coronation Street
- Doctors
- EastEnders
- Emmerdale
- Hollyoaks
Best Leading Performer
- Sally Carman (Abi Webster) – Coronation Street
- Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) – EastEnders
- Linda Henry (Shirley Carter) – EastEnders
- Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla) – Emmerdale
- Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) - Emmerdale
Best Family
- The Alahans – Coronation Street
- The Carters – EastEnders
- The Dingles – Emmerdale
- The McQueens - Hollyoaks
Panel voted categories:
Villain of the Year
- Maximus Evans (Corey Brent) – Coronation Street
- Laura White (Dr Princess Buchanan) – Doctors
- Toby-Alexander Smith (Gray Atkins) – EastEnders
- Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla) – Emmerdale
- Rhiannon Clements (Summer Ranger) - Hollyoaks
Best Comedy Performer
- Jane Hazelgrove (Bernie Winter) – Coronation Street
- Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman) – Doctors
- Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) – EastEnders
- Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle) – Emmerdale
- Chelsee Healey (Goldie McQueen) - Hollyoaks
Best Newcomer
- Paddy Bever (Max Turner) – Coronation Street
- Ross McLaren (Luca McIntyre) – Doctors
- Ross Boatman (Harvey Monroe) – EastEnders
- Darcy Grey (Marcus Dean) – Emmerdale
- Matthew James-Bailey (Ethan Williams) - Hollyoaks
Best Storyline
- Coronation Street - Hate Crime
- Doctors - Bear and his mother encounter racism at St Phil’s Hospital
- EastEnders - Jean’s Bipolar
- Emmerdale - Meena Serial Killer
- Hollyoaks - Misbah’s Historic Rape
Best Single Episode
- Coronation Street – Flashback
- Doctors – Three Consultations and a Funeral
- EastEnders – Jean in Southend
- Emmerdale – Marlon’s stroke
- Hollyoaks – Out of Time
Best Dramatic Performance
- Sally Carman (Abi Webster) – Coronation Street
- Dex Lee (Bear Sylvester) – Doctors
- Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) – EastEnders
- Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) – Emmerdale
- Harvey Virdi (Misbah Maalik) - Hollyoaks
Best On-Screen Partnership
- David Neilson & Mollie Gallagher (Roy Cropper & Nina Lucas) – Coronation Street
- Chris Walker & Jan Pearson (Rob Hollins & Karen Hollins) – Doctors
- Lacey Turner & Gillian Wright (Stacey Slater and Jean Slater) – EastEnders
- Isobel Steele & Bradley Johnson (Liv Flaherty & Vinny Dingle) – Emmerdale
- Anna Passey & Kieron Richardson (Sienna Blake & Ste Hay) - Hollyoaks
Best Young Performer
- Millie Gibson (Kelly Neelan) – Coronation Street
- Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon) – EastEnders
- Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor) – Emmerdale
- Jayden Fox (Bobby Costello) - Hollyoaks
Scene of the Year
- Coronation Street – Johnny’s Death
- Doctors – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
- EastEnders – Hall of Mirrors
- Emmerdale – Bridge Collapse
- Hollyoaks – Misbah Didn’t Consent
For all the details on the British Soap Awards 2022 categories and to cast your vote visit www.britishsoapawards.tv
