It’s celebration time as EastEnders won the Soap award at the BAFTA Television Awards. In fact, the show beat other top programs to take home the prize. Even the official social media page thanked the cast and crew for the big achievement. Meanwhile, will this win lead to even more success for the residents of Walford? Keep scrolling to learn more.
A Major Win For EastEnders
Fans can’t stop celebrating as their favourite BBC soap took home the top prize in the Soap category at the recent BAFTA Television Awards. Nothing could be more satisfying and appalling for the team than seeing their hard work pay off in the right way. Even the soap’s official account thanked the entire cast and crew for their hard work.
Also, the producers said that the trophy is heading back to the set to celebrate with the full team. The win has come at a crucial time, as fans saw many familiar faces return to the show while many were leaving. Despite that the critics have praised them for their recent storytelling. And one arc that stood out the most recently was definitely the Nigel Bates journey’s end.
The official account posted, “#EastEnders has gone and won the Soap Award at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards! What a huge honour, we truly couldn’t be prouder. Thank you @bafta- the whole cast and crew will be holding this one high when it makes it way home to Walford.”
Several fans also reacted to the news with one saying, “Huge congratulations, very well deserved!!” Another wrote, “As if there was any doubt. Congrats.” Elsewhere, someone else mentioned, “Massive congratulations to you all. You should be proud. It’s taken years but now I have my youngest daughter hooked on it too.” Someone else commented, “CONGRATS!! In my mind, I’m blasting Julia’s Theme as the cast walks out of the award.”
Celebrating The Crew
The announcement reflected that the whole cast and crew made this possible. Even the staff behind-the-scenes were credited for their part in the soap’s success. Hence, this is a collective win for everyone at the studios. Also, Diane Parish delivered the speech on the victory. The actress noted, “It’s not easy doing Soap, but we manage to make it work.”
Recently, it was announced that Di.ane’s character Denise will be diagnosed with blood cancer. Denise feels tired and fatigued all the time. And one sudden day, Sam sees her sleeping during work at her salon. That’s when she advises her to make a doctor’s appointment.
\Also, Diane has completed 20 years in Walford. Hence, the soap will give a tribute by revisiting her storylines starting today. Meanwhile, are you liking the current storylines on the soap? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.