EastEnders enjoyed a firm win at the Inside Soap Awards 2025, picking up numerous awards. Here was a fine time for the fans and supporters of the show to laud the best performances and storylines that it gave this year. Keep scrolling to know more.
Walford Stars Win Big
Steve McFadden’s role as Phil Mitchell had everyone talking again, as the storyline showed Phil dealing with his mental health. The viewers really appreciated the storyline as it could connect to real-life situations of people. Steve was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performances ever.
Fans have always appreciated his dedication towards his work. This win reminded fans of the power of his acting. Also, Navin Chowdhry, who plays Nish Panesar, received the Best Villain award for his role. Nish has been part of many important storylines in the soap. He was loved for his intense and unpredictable portrayal on the soap. And, Laura Doddington got the Best Newcomer award for her role as Nicola Mitchell. When she entered the soap, it brought along freshness to Walford. Her strong performance made her a fan favourite.
James Bye portrayed Martin Fowler in one of the most high-wattage goodbye scenes on the 40th anniversary live episodes, which also won. It was for the Best Exit. And it was not a very easy goodbye. The fans had had his company for years, hence his departure from the soap left many emotions in the air. It would be worth mentioning Heather Peace.
The BBC soap’s Eve Panesar-Unwin was judged the Soap Superstar of the Year for her contributions. Fans showered compliments on her and even called her a “Northern powerhouse.” They called her brave and inspiring. Fans also admired her strength in performing the role.
EastEnders Storylines And Audience Impact
The BBC soap is known for delivering powerful storylines. And its success at the awards itself tells a story. They received awards for their performances and also for the storylines that keep the audience engaged. There were many gripping family dramas, shocking twists and betrayals that the audience loved. They were able to provide drama that the audiences crave. And this is the reason why Walford remains such a beloved part of British television.
There were many emotional exits, shocking returns and struggles that we got to see on the soap. People were still talking about it even after the episodes aired. Also, the Inside Soap Awards are voted on entirely by the public. And this year, over 90,000 fans cast their votes.
The hard work of the actors has been fruitful, and it is visible to the audience. The EastEnders team celebrated their achievements and also thanked fans for making it possible. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.