Stephanie Davis wins best actress in wake of Owen Warner split

She returned to Hollyoaks last year after a hiatus

Stephanie Davis

by William Marriott |
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Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis has thanked her fans after she won Best Actress at last night's (7th October) Inside Soap Awards.

Taking to Instagram, as she was unable to attend the ceremony, Stephanie shared a video of herself in a field, wearing a bobble hat and oversized jumper.

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Hollyoaks spoilers: Ollie proposes to Brooke

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

The week begins with all the teenagers buzzing about their trip to the theme park. Although Sienna Blake is quick to remind Brooke that she won't be able to go on any of the rides because she's pregnant.

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

Imran Maalik and Mandy Richardson think it's time for Ollie to start thinking about his future plans when the baby arrives. When Mandy and Nancy Osborne discover that Brooke missed her 12-week scan they decide it's time the teenager take the pregnancy more seriously.

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

As the teenage couple head over to the Osbornes house Mandy, Nancy, Darren Osborne and Luke Morgan sit them down to talk about the baby. The conversation soon turns to adoption…

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

While Ollie decides he's ready to be a dad, the conversation becomes too much for Brooke. She then opens up to Tom Cunningham about the responsibility of being a parent.

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

Tom admits that when he welcomed his daughter Steph into the world he finally felt like he belonged after his parents died.

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As Ollie and Brooke wait for their scan, the mum-to-be begins to feel self-conscious. Ollie gets emotional at the first glimpse of his little one, while Brooke feels overwhelmed at all the questions the midwife is asking.

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

Ollie and Imran being to wonder whether Brooke needs more security, so he decides to propose to his girlfriend.

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Ollie proposes to Brooke

While Brooke is on the school balcony, Ollie and Imran dance for her in the school yard. As one thing leads to another Ollie gets down on one knee – how will Brooke react?

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Elsewhere Marnie is furious when she discovers James has brought home some random men he met on a night out. While he tries to party with them, Marnie chucks them out and urges her son to come to terms with what's happened.

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Later, James bumps into Diane Hutchinson and apologises for telling her that Tony Hutchinson was dead. They begin to have a heart to heart and admit their lives are falling apart without Tony and Harry.

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Breda McQueen overhears their conversation and discovers that James was tracking Harry's phone… At the police station James asks whether they have any new information.

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At the end of the week Marnie is horrified when she spots James standing on top of the archway in the pouring rain. Romeo and Marnie beg him to step back from the edge – what will he do?

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There's still a lot of tension between Sienna and Maxine. Cleo opens up to Maxine about her experience of her mental illness. Following a conversation with Cleo, Maxine comes up with a plan to pay people back.

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Unfortunately, things aren't easy and Maxine is struggling financially. Cleo reveals that they're short-staffed at The Dog but when Maxine tries to hand in her CV, Nana McQueen shames her out of the pub.

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Later on Cleo takes Maxine to see Walter Deveraux and he gives her a trial shift at Price Slice. Despite Martine Deveraux refusing to work alongside Maxine, Walter is impressed with her and gives her the job.

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Minnie's coat breaks and it leaves Maxine wondering how she'll pay for a new one. She's then left in despair when Walter tells her that pay day is at the end of the month.Maxine is then tempted to steal from the till… She later lies to Liberty and asks her if she can borrow some money because she left her bank card on the bus.

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Following a troublesome week, Maxine receives a phone call from her sister Mitzeee who invites her to America. Maxine asks if she can pay her back for the plane tickets when they get there.

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Walter overhears Mitchell and Cleo talking about moving in together and instantly warns his grandson that they need to get married before they live together.

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When Mitchell tells his girlfriend he can't move in with her she's left furious. Then Scott demands Mitchell pick between him and Cleo.Feeling backed into a corner, Mitchell decides to put a deposit down on a flat. While Cleo and Mitchell are celebrating at The Dog, he makes it clear to Scott that he regrets their kiss.

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He then goes a step too far and tells him to play make believe with someone else. Scott's devastated and in a drunken state he writes a not saying 'Cleo, your boyfriend is a liar' and posting it under the door of their new flat.

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The next day, a hungover Scott remembers what he did. Meanwhile Marnie gives Walter some words of wisdom about Mitchell and Cleo moving in together.

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Mitchell is worried when he sees his granddad outside his new flat but is relieved when Walter gives him a housewarming present. They're then interrupted by Scott dressed up as Anita Tinkle. Over at The Dog they're hosting a charity dance-off with Anita and Nana battling it out. When Mitchell arrives, he tells his girlfriend that she deserves the truth….

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Cleo then pushes Mitchell to dance to a slow-song with Anita. The men are caught up in each other but when the song ends, Mitchell rushes outside.

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Anita follows him and explains that she hopes to find love one day… Scott wants Mitchell to open up to him.

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Mitchell finally admits that no matter how hard he tries, he can't stay away. At the end of the week Scott talks dreamily about his mystery man to Nana.

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In the post, the 26-year-old said, "I won best actress! I'd like to say thank you to everyone who took time out to vote for me.

"It really means a lot. I'm sorry that I couldn't be there tonight, I'm just spending some time with my beautiful family and my gorgeous little boy Caben."

She went on to say, "I'd like to say a big thank you to my family on screen and my own family who are so supportive and beautiful. And to my amazing producer Brian Kirkwood, thank you for believing in me."

Stephanie, who shares her son with ex-boyfriend Jeremy McConnell, also captioned the video, “THANKYOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR ME AND FOR HOLLYOAKS WINNING BEST SOAP!".

She then dedicated the award to her 2-year-old Caben, writing, "Caben...... THIS IS FOR YOU".

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Her win comes after a tough few weeks for Stephanie, after she announced her split from boyfriend and co-star Owen Warner, following their 9-month whirlwind romance.

Just months before their split, Stephanie told Closer, “I can’t imagine my life without [Owen]. He’s so good to me and he loves the bones of me. He’s shown me what a real relationship is like.

"He’s the one I’m going to marry, so hopefully it’ll happen next year. That’s what he tells me."

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