The character is the ward of long-running character Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) and was introduced on 1 April 2008 when Palmer returned to the series after a nine-year absence. Bianca adopted Whitney from a young age and she looked at Bianca as a mother figure as her biological mother Debra walked out on her when she was a toddler, leaving Nathan to look after Whitney, then Nathan met Bianca and later Tiffany was conceived. That same day, Lauren helps Whitney do a pregnancy test, which is positive. "[13], In January 2011, it was announced that Whitney would be part of an upcoming storyline on sexual exploitation. She says she will refuse to testify saying her witness statement was lies and she was forced to say it. When Whitney opens it, she sees Debra scared with cuts and bruises on her face, saying that someone is after her. Whitney has sex with a man called Chris (Richard Simons) and it is revealed that Whitney has been having sex with Rob's friends to pay off his debts to them. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. When Shirley finds out about the kiss, she orders Whitney to get out, telling her that Mick would never choose her over Linda. It's been a real pleasure this year to work together on a piece of serious drama, in the best traditions of public service, which will highlight an important issue and also, because it occurs on the night of Comic Relief, actually help raise crucial funds to help young women caught up in it. Whitney does not react in the professional manner she is supposed to, causing Denny's injury to be ignored. At Billie's birthday party, Whitney ends up kissing Peter. In December 2019, Leo takes Whitney to a hotel for her birthday and Tiffany finally calls and asks Bianca who Leo really is. Gray offers to represent Whitney and she is questioned by police who are doubtful as to why she would have gone to the boat party if she had killed Leo in self-defence. Todd is later scared off by a man who is interested in Whitney, and after he saves her and several other locals from a hostage situation, Whitney calls him a hero (he turns out to be her older half-brother). Relationships/Known relatives Mother Our aim is instead to raise awareness of this very sensitive issue",[24] concluding his article with the summation: "The producers' dilemma is instructive to childrens charities and Ministers alike on how to confront the issue in a digestible manner which can stimulate an objective debate."[24]. Her mother, Debra, suddenly returns - banging on the front door, panicking. ", "EastEnders' Whitney Dean suffers shock prison collapse but what happens next? While they are having fun Whitney steps out onto the balcony and sees Leo. In running it, it's certainly not our intention to cause distress or upset, either to those who've suffered from sexual abuse or their families. EastEnders spoilers - Zack and Whitney aftermath in 32 pictures. Whitney and Halfway become engaged and during their respective stag and hen parties, Halfway confesses to having kissed Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). She then admits she wants Tyler, and Fatboy is heartbroken. When shes getting ready Leo appears in her room with a knife, threatening her and telling her that the letter from Tony was written soon before he committed suicide and that he states that he always loved Whitney, which Leo thinks proves that Whitney was lying since Tony didnt admit to abusing her or apologize, only writing that he always loved her. Debra later tells Whitney she has a half-brother, Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott). EASTENDERS' Whitney Dean proposed to her boyfriend Kush Kazemi during tonight's episode, but how will Gray Atkins react when he finds out and what lengths will he go to, to get rid of Kush? She is later brought to the police station. Lee develops depression, and when Whitney finds out, she struggles to support him at his lowest points. Feeling sorry for Whitney, Tamwar rips up the card, but it is later recovered by his suspicious sister, Shabnam Masood. Whitney confesses to Mick that she intends to break up with Lee after the wedding, unable to handle his depression. Tiffany Butcher-Baker (adoptive) During a siege at The Queen Vic, Ben is shot and Whitney begins to realize that Halfway has feelings for Ben. "[26] Shelley refuted the BBC's claims that the storyline had educational value as "totally bogus", observing that "At 7.30 or 8pm, the "action" has to be so coded as to be pointless". At the boat party, Linda accuses Mick and Whitney of having an affair since she saw them leaving Dots house together. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| [2] When Woody is offered a job in Spain as a bar manager, he asks Whitney to come with him and she accepts. However, they ruled that the scenes were not in breach of broadcasting rules. As Whitney settles herself in Walford with her siblings and Bianca altogether, they end up getting reacquainted with Bianca's boyfriend Tony King (Chris Coghill) following his release from prison in September 2008. She shows interest in his moped so he takes her for a ride on it. EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. Portrayed by Carol Jackson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lindsey Coulson.The character was introduced in 1993 as the mother of the Jackson family.Coulson decided to quit the role in 1997, but she returned temporarily in 1999 within a storyline that contributed to both the introduction of her boyfriend Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) and the departure of her daughter . We have been working with the EastEnders script writers and some of the young women from projects we support to ensure the story reflects the reality of young people caught up in sexual exploitation. Fianc The BBC and television regulatory body Ofcom received upward of 90 complaints after Whitney's first scenes with Tony aired. Sharon complains and Whitney is suspended, but appeals for her job and is allowed to keep it. He leaves, telling Whitney to meet him at Walford East Station at half three. Whitney returns two months later. [4] EastEnders' executive producer Diederick Santer said that his vision for the character was someone "quite spiky, quite gobby, a bit of an equal to Bianca, and in a way a version of Bianca at that age". Episode Count She refuses and Tony begins insulting Bianca, unaware that Whitney is hearing their argument in the background. The children return to Bianca a week later, moving into Pat Evans' home, although Whitney is initially angry with Bianca for letting them down. The show also . Kush arrives and seeing Leo has got hold of Whitney, saves her and accidentally pushes Leo which causes him to fall off the balcony. Lucy teases Tyler by telling him that Fatboy plans to publicly propose to Whitney, so Tyler tells Whitney he likes her but Whitney says it is too late. She then tells Tyler to leave her alone. The next morning, Whitney contacts Ryan and he asks to meet in the park. After several weeks Lauren and Whitney make up. Upon returning home, he makes it clear to Whitney that they will resume their sexual relationship. Whitney later grows close to new bar manager Woody Woodward (Lee Ryan). During one breaktime, she warns Dennis Rickman (Harry Hickles) not to run in the playground. Whitneys father Nathan Dean died in a road accident when his partner Bianca Jackson was heavily pregnant and Bianca took on the responsibility of raising Whitney. Jack advises Whitney to start writing down everything Leo does as evidence which she does in a notebook. Leo angrily attacks Whitney but she gains the upper hand and he leaves the hotel room upset at finding out the truth about his father. Whitney Dean in EastEnders is currently struggling to deal with the death of her fiance Kush Kazemi. She puts a photo of herself and Lily online and is shocked when Ryan contacts her under the alias of 'Simon Parker'. Romances Whitney gives her relationship with Lee another go and is shocked when he proposes to her. Mick later tells her he will help her and take the blame for Leo's murder. Whitney and Leo continue their fling, but Whitney struggles to move on from Halfway and attempts to kiss him, but is rejected. Lee attempts to call Whitney but Woody tells Lee that she does not want to speak to him, so Lee sends his friend Moose (Sam Gittins) to see her, who says that Lee wants a divorce. In a panic after realising he is dead, Whitney calls Mick for help and he tells her they are going to the boat party for an alibi. Present; regular List of appearances Introduced by Whitney's birthday is approaching and Tiffany hides a birthday card in Whitney's drawer where the phone is hidden. Whitney marries Lee with Stacey acting as maid of honour in place of an ill Lauren and Tiffany and Lily as bridesmaids. Upon accepting the role, he commented: "Shona doesn't act, or look, like a little child. Sharon complains and Whitney is suspended, but appeals for her job and is allowed to keep it. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Storylines 2.1 2009-2016 2.2 2023: Return for Lily and Whitney's pregnancy 3 Kill Count 3.1 Murders/Manslaughter Victims He says he hopes they are still friends and she lets him in. Ongoing WHITNEY Dean and Zack Hudson are left devastated over another shock after following through with a termination. Bianca's half-brother Billie Jackson arrives back in Walford for Bianca's wedding and Whitney enjoys getting to know him. In her cell she has a meltdown, throwing her tray of food and punching the wall until her hands bleed as she cries over her new reality of being in prison. On Valentine's Day, Whitney rejects Halfway's surprise but she is touched when Halfway talks about how his grandfather brought him up to treat women with respect. On 1 June 2018, McGarty filmed her 1000th episode as Whitney. Bianca returns for the third time briefly in September 2019 for Whitney's wedding to Callum Highway it's also revealed that shes been harassed by Tony's estranged son, Leo King. In the end, Ben learnt the truth, dumped Abi and got together with Paul. Soaps. When Whitney finds a condom in his wallet, she assumes he wants to have sex with her and runs away. In a bid to inject some fire back into the relationship, Whitney went out of her way to buy some sexy lingerie to impress her boyfriend. She tells Ricky to leave her and Tiffany alone as they are nothing to do with him, but Ricky reveals that Tiffany is his daughter. Shona Mcgarty is not dating anyone as of 2023; as a result, she is not pregnant and is not expecting a child. Derek Branning (adoptive) Max Branning (adoptive) Jack Branning (adoptive) Ian Beale (adoptive) Simon Wicks (adoptive) Whitney goes to his council estate to find him but meets Kylie. EastEnders fans were left 'devastated' on Monday night after Whitney was forced to terminate her pregnancy. Tony is released on bail and returns to Pat's house, hoping to convince Whitney to lie to the police for him, making Whitney realise Bianca is right, and agrees to make a statement against him. Tony then tries to flee the square, but is rearrested by the police and sent to prison awaiting trial; Whitney decides to make a statement to the police. Eventually, she is released after Gray finds evidence that Leo was stalking her, and tells Chantelle that her husband is a hero, being unaware of his domestic abuse. Halfway returns from the Army and they resume their relationship, eventually trying for a baby. Bianca returns on the wedding day and convinces Whitney not to marry Halfway. Later, he graffitis a wall with Whitney's name as a gesture. Later on, Whitney begins working for Janine's enemy Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) after she offers her a work trial at The Vic for a job. [22][23] New Statesman journalist Jeremy Sare commented on the public outrage and defended EastEnders decision to air the storyline, writing: Sare quoted a BBC spokeswoman as saying: "we appreciate that for some viewers this storyline will have particular resonance and significance. In December 2019 Leo takes Whitney to a hotel for her birthday and Tiffany finally calls and asks Bianca who Leo really is. She tries to kiss him but he pushes her away, saying that Whitney is like a daughter to him. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, she buys tickets for them to travel abroad. After she does as he says, Leo says it is not good enough and takes her to The Queen Vic where he forces her to announce to everyone that she has been lying about Tony abusing her and that she has made it up as a teen for attention. When Lauren kisses Tyler to make her ex-boyfriend Joey jealous, Whitney ends her friendship with Lauren. He does, but she says it is like kissing her best friend. In a panic after realizing hes dead, Whitney calls Mick for help and he tells her they are going to the boat party for an alibi. EastEnders viewers had their pulses racing during Thursday night's episode of the BBC soap. [5] Coghill has explained that Tony began grooming Whitney as soon as he met Bianca, ingratiating himself so as to become the family's "hero figure" and "saviour". Leo is the son of Tony - the man who abused Whitney ten years ago.. When Johnny's elder brother Lee returns from serving in Afghanistan, Whitney takes an instant liking to him and they share a kiss. At her funeral, Tamwar Masood discovers a condolences card with 'Rot in Hell' written on it, and realises the handwriting matches Whitney's. Whitney insists that she loves Halfway, but jilts him at the altar and encourages him not to live a lie with his sexuality. Stacey apologises to Whitney and she accepts. Following another argument with Lee, Whitney confides in Mick, telling him she is going to buy Ryan an engagement present. The couple were told the baby will be due in March 2017. Whitney is disappointed to hear this and she desperately tries to contact him so she decides to secretly write him a letter. Gender Whitney's barrister, Vivien Easley QC gives Bianca five minutes to talk Whitney round. Whitney initially refuses to discuss her and Tony's relationship with the police, believing that they were in love but Bianca makes her realise that Tony abused her and raped her for years. The inappropriate nature of Whitney's relationship with Tony resulted in over 200 complaints being made to the BBC and television regulatory body Ofcom by members of the public, and "one of the darkest and most disturbing storylines EastEnders has ever attempted" by the Daily Mirror's Beth Neil. Whitney of having an affair since she saw them leaving Dots house together, he graffitis a with! 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