The British Soap Award for Best Leading Performer is an award presented annually by

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. The award was introduced to the ceremony in 2022, succeeding the categories for

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and Best Actor as a

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replacement. Alongside

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and Best Family, the award is voted for by the public. An initial longlist is announced, and after an initial round of voting, the five performers with the highest votes advance to the shortlist, after which voting is opened for a second time. The award is currently held by ''

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'' actress

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Winners and nominees

Wins by soap

Notes

References

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