Denzel causes trouble and when Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) collapses after taking drugs, Denzel is accused of providing her with the drugs until Lily Slater (Lilia Turner) admits the truth. Her talk with Sharon leads Chelsea to consider whether she's truly ready to completely support her child without any help from anyone. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Honey approves but is upset to learn that Estelle is paying Janet less than the other children, believing it to be because Janet has Down syndrome. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, and executive producer, Jon Sen.[1] The first character to be introduced in 2021 is Caleb Malone (Ben Freeman), who joined as part of a storyline involving Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) and Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet). The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. After a confrontation on the roof where Sharon tries to tell him it's not his baby, he returns home, promising not to reveal their affair as his future is now with Louise. [54] Wernham departed the series at the conclusion of the story, as confirmed on 8 June 2022. New photos released by the BBC show Chelsea . Other names 43 Albert Square [2] The character and Freeman's casting details were announced on 12 January 2021. They grow closer and resume their relationship. EastEnders spoilers follow. [50] For his portrayal of Howie, Atkinson was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2022 Inside Soap Awards.[50]. [25] Estelle is introduced as a love interest for Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick). Actress Lacey Turner has been spotted heading out for a big shop ahead of giving birth to her second child next month. Will Sofia Vergara Return For Season 18 Of Americas Got Talent? She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Zack then takes Sharon's keys and sneaks into her flat looking for something but is caught by Sharon. Sharon is jealous of Keanu's friendship with Hayley Slater, and spitefully takes Phil's car back from him although Keanu later reassures her there is nothing between him and Hayley. He meets with a woman, Delilah (Chereen Buckley), who is revealed to be his ex-girlfriend and mother to his son Denzel. Zack and Martin decide to tell Sharon but change their mind. [58] Eve is introduced as the cellmate and wife of established character Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), who recently returned to the show. We dont need you here. Chelsea will have to decide whether she's ready to completely change her life to raise her baby alone. When Bobby kills Dennis's pet spider, Sharon tells Jane and Ian she will go to the police about Bobby killing Lucy. [29] The secret was revealed in November 2021 when it emerges Vi has another son, Christopher, who she gave away because she feared she couldn't provide enough support as he has Down syndrome. About Dani Dyer guest-starred as Jeanette in June and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) made his debut in July. [40] He is billed as "traditional and a real family man". Phil then persuades Sharon to move in with him but she struggles to cope with Jack's rejection and resumes dependency on painkillers, an addiction that developed to manage her grief following Dennis' murder. He then attacks Phil and bullies and humiliates Sharon into agreeing to a divorce. I'm pregnant on Eastenders and I was being a goose. When Grant discovers she is taking the contraceptive pill, he smashes up the pub and disappears, leaving Sharon to be comforted by his brother, Phil. Season Two Of Not Dead Yet: Will the ABC Comedy Series Be Cancelled Or Renewed? She goes to stay with Angie in America but returns in March 1995 to hostility from the Mitchell's. EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. Her parents gave her up for adoption and she was fostered by Den and Angie Watts, from the age of 4. Actress Lacey Turner has been spotted heading out for a big shop ahead of giving birth to her second child next month. He reveals that he was a security guard at a junkyard and found Vincent's wallet. A week and a half later, Sharon returns with Dennis for Billy and Honey Mitchell's second engagement party only to find Phil collapsed on the floor from coughing up blood. EASTENDERS star Kellie Bright is pregnant again aged 44. I can't tell you how exciting it is - I feel fantastic". [39] The character and Boatman's casting details were announced on 9 June 2021. After opening up to each other, with Sharon confessing the secretive gangster life Phil lives is not for her, they make up. EastEnders fans are convinced Kat Slater is going to have Phil Mitchell's baby.. Viewers have watched over the last six months as Kat and Phil have gone from flirting enemies to lovers. On the day of the funeral, Sharon is furious when Phil returns but eventually bonds with him when she realises that he is also grieving for Denny. The actress welcomed first child Dusty Violet Kay in July 2019, having taken maternity leave from EastEnders from summer 2019 until last year. [40], Boatman had long dreamt of joining EastEnders, so when he learnt about the role of Harvey, he became determined to win the part. Sharon suspects Phil of having an affair with "K" who, unbeknownst to her and Ian, is Kathy. After this, Zack sleeps with Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) but realises he loves Nancy and attempts to make amends. Lexi Pearce (2014-2020) Peggy Taylor (2019-2020) Abi Branning (2020-2021) With Mel rushing to meet Phil (in Louise's new car) at the airport, Sharon follows her so Mel hastily attempts to reveal all over the phone through Billy. Kim is initially not keen on a relationship with Howie and he leaves. Mick agrees to hide it from Nancy and warns Zack away. Whilst Sharon manages to pull Mel from the wreckage before it explodes, Mel continues to hear Hunters voice and stumbles towards the wreckage before being hit by a lorry, killing her instantly and leaving Sharon devastated. and Angie would tell Sharon "What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over.". [28] She arrives after Ben informs her about the wedding and when she meets him, Vi warns Ben that Callum was a good person until he met Ben. Farrar explained that Zack wants to support Sharon, which he related to, having come from a family of "very strong women". Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. [3] Freeman was contracted for multiple episodes, appearing in a small stint. She also had to wear a fake baby bump, which she enjoyed. Dennis Watts (adoptive) Thomas Stretton (biological) 19/10/2021. [26] Holderness expressed an interest in reprising the role again.[25]. However, Janine has recorded Jada admitting her intentions for revenge and blackmails her into planting alcohol on Linda and reporting her to Social Services for neglecting and harming her daughter Annie. Estelle goes on another date with Billy and Honey appears, refusing to take Janet to any more photoshoots. [41] He used his experience as a father to develop his character and thought it was realistic for Harvey to be "interfering". Enraged at Phil's rejection and unable to stop the marriage going ahead, Shirley declares at the post-wedding dinner that she and Phil had sex. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Dimensions in Time (1993) Once Upon a Time in Albert Square (2018) Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? She admitted to not being a confident driver, so she did test runs before filming. He confides in Shirley who convinces him Sharon hates him and they begin an affair. Kim later visits the junkyard to seek answers and spots Howie, who explains that Phil threatened him. [7] Sen dubbed Farrar "a wonderful addition" and teased that "trouble is always just round the corner" for Zack. [25] Estelle departs in episode 6264, originally broadcast on 30 April 2021. EastEnders spoilers follow. Her teenage romance with Ian Beale in 1986 ends when Sharon realises she prefers a more experienced man, Simon Wicks, who ends the relationship when she refuses to have sex. Age The Bullmastiff Staffordshire Terrier portrayed beloved . My name is Destiny Dukes, and I first got into soaps in 2013. Lacey was seen wearing her loose hair back behind her shoulders whilst wearing a comfortable grey hoodie and sweatpants, along with trainers on her feet. [3] A Heart reporter called Caleb "a very mysterious new character". Jada moves in with Sharon and Zack soon realises that Sharon and her ex-husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) are planning on battling Jada for custody of Alyssa. Boatman told Alice Penwill of Inside Soap that Harvey sees Rocky as a "really nice guy, almost a kindred spirit on the Square", but warned that his character perhaps should not trust Rocky. [43] The character is billed as "a confident and fiercely loyal individual". [3] Caleb is introduced as part of a story with Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) and her father, Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet), although details regarding the story were embargoed. Good news, but so badly timed? [6], Farrar began filming in February 2021,[8] while the show was produced under socially distanced filming restrictions. The Young And The Restless Spoilers: Abby Damage Control, Devon And Lilys Bitter Conflict. First Appearance However, Grant finds out the truth, and Sharon confirms it to Mark when he works it out. Phil persuades Sharon not to pursue meeting Gordon, but she changes her mind and visits him. After years of feeling guilty about disowning Den before his "death", Sharon is thrilled to see him but furious about the unnecessary hurt he caused - although he informs her that he had to disappear and fake his own death in order to protect his family as well as himself. [12] The storyline also covers HIV and pregnancy, as Zack is diagnosed with the virus shortly after impregnating Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty). She panics as her partner is away, but Mick takes charge of the situation and drives her to the hospital. However, after Angie gets advice from Pauline Fowler and Dr. Harold Legg, Sharon and Angie talk about it and Sharon decides to wait. Sam later reveals that she lied to drive Don away, and when she asks Zack to begin a serious relationship, he turns her down. Distraught and humiliated, Sharon attempts to flee but Phil persuades her that he loves her. Lily Slater (Lilia Turner) steals them and gives them to Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), who collapses after taking them. 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At first, Zack does not want to become a father due to his bad experiences with Gavin as a child, but changes his mind, and agrees to support her. She later recants when she sees Phil's caring side but, unbeknownst to her, Phil has already discovered her deception. After Keanu continues to try and contact her she leaves a message for him to move on, and Keanu then sleeps with Louise. After Sharon calls Hunter a heartless psychopath in an argument following the funeral, Mel swears revenge on Sharon and the Mitchell's. However, Sharon tells him that Peggy will never be coming back and he cries in her arms. The investigation is dropped due to a lack of evidence and Keegan admits that he lied about having sex with Louise. New scenes between Sharon and Chelsea will air on Thursday (October 21) at 7.35pm on BBC One. Jeanette is heavily pregnant herself, and when they stop for her to use the loo, her waters break. [43] Aaron is introduced as the eldest son of Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and brother of Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith). Image: BBC) All six women know former character Dean, who left in 2016 after he was exposed for raping Linda . At home afterwards, Sharon goes outside with a glass of wine, before smashing it, screaming and breaking down, realising what a mess her life has become and the stress of not knowing who the baby's father is. Sharon is then shocked to find out it has been Louise sending her text messages, she manages to persuade Louise she has the misunderstood everything and successfully persuades her to drop the accusation before ending the affair with Keanu once more. While he is in prison, Sharon and Phil reunite and live together as a couple. [42] During the moving process, Harvey learns that Bobby killed his sister as a child. 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