By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. Fan favourite Kim has been off-screen for a few months while Empson took a temporary break, and returned on Christmas Day 2019 via a video call. "It’s a story that we look forward to sharing with the audience - with its impact on the Carters set to be everlasting. [14] Lahbib expressed her excitement at joining the cast and teased that Katy would have "a lasting impact on the Carters and will test their strength as a family". Following Adam’s departure, Honey’s ex Billy discovered the extent of her eating disorder and encouraged her to seek help for her problem. Anna Wing. [10] He also congratulated Ayling-Ellis on becoming the first deaf actress to join the soap. [10] Jon Sen, the show's executive producer, expressed his delight at working with Ayling-Ellis and exploring the deaf community in the new story. The long-awaited death of a major character during the 35th anniversary week turned out to be Dennis - Sharon’s tearaway son. Frankie is spotted by Callum Highway as she argues with Dr Laghari (Ezra Faroque Khan), her doctor. [10] Frankie is introduced as a new friend for Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), introduced to him by his boyfriend Callum Highway (Tony Clay) after Ben is diagnosed with hearing loss following a boat crash. Hollyoaks cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap? [9] The character and story were created by Charlie Swinbourne, a member of the soap's writing team, who pitched the story to his colleagues. Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis), a deaf character who befriends Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), is introduced in May. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Chantelle left the soap in a body bag in September after being murdered by abusive Gray, Cast member June Brown has quit EastEnders after playing Dot Cotton for 35 years, Dennis Rickman died in EastEnders’ Thames boat disaster, The shop assistant had been taking a temporary break from the Square to, Kim Fox is expected to be back in EastEnders at some point this year, Stacey left EastEnders to accommodate cast member Lacey Turner’s maternity leave, Stacey then made another brief appearance in May 2020. when she was heard in a phone call to Kush Kazemi who was trying to lure her back to the Square to look after her mum Jean. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Suki purchases the local corner shop, the Minute Mart. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Her character’s links to the Carter family will form part of an important new storyline for Mick in particular. Fan favourite Stacey Slater left the Square in 2018 to accommodate Lacey Turner’s maternity leave. Dot’s granddaughter Dotty returns to EastEnders. With the storyline currently in full swing and Mick opening up about what happened to some of his nearest and dearest, we cannot imagine Kate having a warm welcome when she turns up. Never far from the drama, Chelsea had some memorable storylines in her first stint from sleeping with Grant Mitchel (Ross Kemp) to her relationships with both Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). [14] EastEnders worked with charities, the NSPCC and SurvivorsUK, to accurately portray the story.[14]. Daniel lost his battle against cancer in February 2020 and passed away peacefully with the love of his life, Jean Slater, right by his side. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera EastEnders in 2020, by order of first appearance. And one of the side effects of the trips to Walford being heavily reduced is that the cast has remained more stable than it has done in previous years, although now production is back in full swing that is starting to change with some significant departures and returns on the way. Stacey then made another brief appearance in May 2020 when she was heard in a phone call to Kush Kazemi who was trying to lure her back to the Square to look after her mum Jean. [10] She also liked working with the EastEnders research team when developing the story. EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap? Speaking about her character’s upcoming feud with Denise, Mica Paris teased: Frankie's arrival in EastEnders has kicked off a childhood abuse storyline for Mick Carter, The newcomer quickly unsettled Mick Carter by showing a bit too much of an interest in his family, and shocked him out of his skin when, Frankie’s arrival has kicked off a childhood abuse storyline after it was revealed that, quit her role as chain-smoking hypochondriac Dot Cotton, Ian Beale then sealed Dennis' tragic fate. EastEnders character Honey, played by Emma Barton, returned in September 2020 with a new lease of life. 1 Isaac Baptiste. The manipulative mother eventually managed to convince her sons that it was their fault she’d lied about the cancer and gained another chance at playing happy families. [4], Suki Panesar (also Kaur), played by Balvinder Sopal, first appears in episode 6069, originally broadcast on 27 January 2020. [10] Ayling-Ellis expressed her excitement at joining the cast and being the first deaf actress on EastEnders. And his character Kush will leave the show with a bang, with an insider adding: “Bosses have a huge plot planned, but although Davood was told in January, his departure is not for a very long time yet.”. Look for Tina to be saying goodbye to Walford in the coming months as it has been confirmed that Luisa Bradshaw-White is bowing out of the role she has played since 2013. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. After 15 years in Walford, Max Branning is preparing to leave Albert Square for good. Tina tries to kiss Frankie, but she rejects her. For just £25 enjoy a tasting trio and learn from a Laithwaite's wine expert! His exit was the beginning of a huge storyline for Whitney Dean, who handed herself into the police and is now in the middle of a doomed-looking murder trial and probable life behind bars. [6][7] Suki is introduced as the mother of Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol), Jags Panesar (Amar Adatia), Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) and Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha). [9] Ayling-Ellis was contracted for a guest stint and Frankie appears in a "handful of episodes". [9] EastEnders worked with the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS), disability charity Sense and other experts to portray Frankie and Ben's story accurately. Ellie Nixon, played by Mica Paris, first appears in episode 6136, originally broadcast on 25 September 2020. [16] To portray the scenes with "sentiment", Paris recalled her own experiences from the death of her brother, who was shot eighteen years previously. [3] The character is billed as a "fiercely confident" and "bold" teacher who "won't be afraid to leave his mark on the soap". EastEnders newcomer Frankie Lewis, played by Rose Ayling Ellis, arrived in the Square back in May. Neighbours cast: Who is joining, returning to and leaving the soap? And do not expect Ian just to head off on an extended holiday in the back of a cab as the reason for his departure is set to include an “explosive twist”. An EastEnders insider confirmed the news to RadioTimes.com, revealing: “Sometimes in soapland, big characters have to leave. EASTENDERS has kicked off a horrifying child sexual abuse storyline after it was revealed Mick Carter had fathered his long-lost daughter Frankie when he was just 12. [3] Later episodes confirmed that Isaac is Patrick's biological son after Patrick realises the truth and questions Sheree. The Fox-Hubbards. Davood has been a wonderful addition to EastEnders and we wish him all the best for the future.”. Paris explained that Ellie has "been thrown in at the deep end", which shocks her. [17] Sen dubbed the character "tough [and] no-nonsense" and "a ruthless and uncompromising force of nature". [17], Upon the character's introduction, she is revealed to be the adoptive grandmother of Raymond Dawkins, the biological son of Denise and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Ian Beale then sealed Dennis' tragic fate by locking him below deck to teach him a lesson for bullying his son Bobby. [26] Through Katy's introduction, producers explored the issue of historical sexual abuse. Phil fights for his life – plus 7 other big moments from new EastEnders trailer. [6] Sen later added that "she comes in and gives shape to that family. Already have an account with us? EastEnders profiles: Past Characters. Frankie accuses Mick of repeatedly cheating on Linda, who he began a relationship with as a teenager, but Tina reveals that Katy was Mick's social worker when they were children, horrifying Frankie, who realises that Mick was twelve when she was conceived, prompting her to run off in disgust. The troubled teen has been embroiled in some hard-hitting storylines which culminated in an attempt to take her own life last summer. [13] Producers incorporated Frankie in an issue-led story with Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) after it emerges that she is Mick's daughter after he was abused, aged twelve, by Frankie's mother, Katy Lewis (Simone Lahbib), who was Mick's social worker during his time in care.
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