said that Ben and Jay's party was "overshadowed by newcomer Tom" and called him "hilarious", reporting that many viewers were "baffled at who he was and where he came from". Mel discovers that Sharon took the money and it is returned to Ciara. Ingrid is excited when Keanu plans to move in with Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), so that they have their own space without being disturbed by Keanu's mother, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), and is disappointed after Keanu decides not to move because Karen and his siblings need him. Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford) discovers the boy, and lies to Keegan that he has killed him. He is portrayed by Alfie Jacobs. Felix Moore (George Maguire), a market trader, debuted in July. [179], Ted Murray, played by Christopher Timothy, first appears in the episode broadcast on 26 May 2017,[178] along with his wife Joyce Murray, played by Maggie Steed. [34], In March 2018, it was announced that Keegan and Shakil would be involved in a "hard-hitting" knife crime storyline that "will place the Kazemis and Taylors at the heart of the show", following Keegan and Shakil being attacked in "tragic scenes" that sees their lives turned "upside down. [56] When it was reported that Denise would opt for adoption, Kim would make the plan "increasingly complicated" when she offers to adopt the baby. They later find Bex in the local chicken shop and Madison tells Bex that she owes her a new top, and Alexandra insults Bex's weight. [26] Josh overhears Lauren talking to Max on the phone where she mentions that she is engaged to Steven. The character and Timothy's casting were announced on 1 April 2017. Riley Taylor is the son of Karen Taylor, brother of Chatham and half-brother of Keanu, Keegan, Chantelle and Bernadette. These are boys Chatham (Alfie Jacobs) and Riley Taylor (Tom Jacobs) who both have a disability. O'Connor also said that the family experience "the reality of the benefits system [] we're not going to see these characters suddenly flashing cash round were going to see them struggling to make ends meet, because thats where the best stories are- ordinary characters facing adversity." He then confronts Derek and calls him an "old queer", before leaving the store. [25] Louise and Bex make statements against Alexandra and Madison to Mrs Lund and Louise realises what they are really like. [172] Ryan expressed his delight at his casting, calling Woody "the best role [he] could have wished to play" and "a brilliant character". They finish packing up their flat at Walford Towers and arrive at their new home. He later confronts the Carters, knowing one of them called the police. He is portrayed by Alfie Jacobs . See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. However, both Karen and Kat make up and become friends. I hope she protects them from Gray during his demise #EastEnders," Ryan remarked. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Maguire's casting in EastEnders was reported on 24 June 2017, when it was said that Maguire had signed a 200,000 contract to help increase the show's ratings. Later the same day, Alexandra and Louise tell Bex that they are planning revenge on Madison, so Bex warns Madison of this; Madison thanks her and they meet up, where Madison offers her truffles. [225] Keanu manages to convince Bernadette to go to teenage parenting classes and decides to go with her. Bernadette meets up with Kandice and emotionally pleads with Kandice to help, but she apologetically refuses to and when the bailiffs are due to visit, Kandice turns up with the money. Tiffany decides to move to Germany with Liam and signs divorce papers which she puts in an envelope for Keegan. Keanu reveals to Karen that someone is blackmailing them, and they discover that it is Louise, so Karen threatens her. Riley and Chatham arrive at the new flat on Albert Square after spending time with their sister, Chantelle. Joyce instructs Ted to keep it out of her way and he opens the box, which has a gun inside. He admits that things got out of hand but he wanted her to realise that they are meant to be together. [45] Aidan later covers Mick's son Ollie with petrol as a warning. Occupation Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Trump mistrial request denied in NY rape lawsuit, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland. [131] Jonathon Hughes from Radio Times said, "despite the scandal surrounding their romance they're both ready to pick up where they left off". "[162], Harry "Woody" Woodward, played by singer Lee Ryan, made his first appearance on 18 April 2017. Louise develops feelings for Keegan and the pair kiss passionately in late 2018, with the pair about to have sex whilst Sharon is secretly upstairs with her toyboy lover, Keegans brother Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). He first appears in the episode broadcast on 9 January 2017. Denise collapses and Freda tries to talk to her. [84] A few days later, Sharon finds out that they have both been expelled from school. [17], After Travis humiliates Keegan in front of his schoolmates, Keegan tells Louise that they had sex at the party, but Louise says he is lying, but worries after Madison and Alexandra tell her that Keegan is telling people about Louise's birthmark. [152] However, after a heart-to-heart with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Lauren decides to give Josh a chance and they start dating. [180] The character made a previously unannounced departure from the show on 27 September 2019. Abi and Steven begin their affair when Steven suspects Abi's sister and Steven's girlfriend Lauren of having an affair with her employer, Josh Hemmings (Eddie Eyre), that has led to "tension" between the characters, especially with the discovery that Lauren terminated her pregnancy. Lauren sees Josh and invites him in for drinks, where they flirt and she takes his number again, though Whitney continues to remind her of Steven and Louie. [7] Louise's friend Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) invites him to her house for guitar lessons. "[188], Joyce Murray, played by Maggie Steed, first appears in the episode broadcast on 26 May 2017,[178] along with her husband, Ted Murray, played by Christopher Timothy. We're going to have lots of fun. Male He reluctantly accepts but implies they should go out together as a couple instead, which displeases Lauren. [28] Louise is in agony as Mr Pryce and other students help her by cooling the burns with water. Madison and Alexandra are forced to leave. Brothers [209] Jack almost misses a meeting when Ingrid is almost late. Whittier College students shined in the classroom this spring, with 553 students being named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. Upon opening it, Phil discovers some removed teeth. Aidan gives Keanu a box to hide in a coffin at the funeral home while he is fixing the electricity there. He later attends a party arranged by Shakil, and shows Shakil a video he took of a girl at school in the changing room, without her knowledge or consent, revealing he has sent it to everyone at school, which Shakil says is horrible. He agrees and leaves in shock. Mitch flirts with Karen at the launderette whilst she is working and when Karen brings Mitch home, Keegan, Keanu and Bernadette do not want Mitch's presence, but Karen later sneaks him into the flat. ", "EastEnders spoilers: Sharon Mitchell to tell Phil that he is the father of Denise Fox's baby", "Catch Seraphina Beh in her first episode as new regular, Maddison, in EASTENDERS tomorrow at 7.30pm on BBC 1", "Jack shares his suspicions about Glenda", "EastEnders spoilers: Sex picture horror for Louise Mitchell and Bex Fowler", "EastEnders reveals naked pictures scandal as Louise Mitchell gets her revenge on Shakil Kazemi", "EastEnders spoilers: Louise Mitchell dies after the evil bullies cause her to collapse? She is the half-sister of Keegan Baker and the late Chantelle Atkins, and auntie to Chantelles children Mia and Mackenzie. [11], After finding out Bex had sex with Preston Cooper (Martin Anzor), Keegan suggests to Shakil they should get revenge on Bex,[12] and Keegan imposes Bex's face on a porn video and sends it to Madison Drake and Alexandra D'Costa (Seraphina Beh and Sydney Craven). Josh Hemmings (Eddie Eyre), the son of James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) and love interest for Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), and Tommy, a friend of Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), both debuted in March. Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy) and Joyce Murray (Maggie Steed) are also unhappy to discover the Taylors are living above them, as Karen caused their friend to suffer a nervous breakdown when they were previously neighbours in Walford Towers.[19]. It's the classic Scarlett OHara mantra; tomorrow is another day. There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for The Taylors. Keegan supports her and sleep together for the first time in a hotel room. Max and Rainie meet with Abi's social worker, Calvin Hoskins (Colin Tierney), and use Jack's house to convince him they are suitable to raise Abi and after the meeting, Rainie and Max row about Rainie potentially ruining Max's plan to raise Abi. [145] Josh suggests that Lauren should go home after she develops morning sickness as he thinks she has a stomach bug. Goodbye Josh. A drunk Michelle frantically searches for Preston and on hearing that he has headed for the tube station, she gets in Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) car and speeds around the square. He thinks that Louise hates him but Bex and Shakil convince him otherwise and tell him to apologise to her. Storylines [] Now, more than ever, in a divided world, it is the job of artists, of writers, of TV comedy and drama, not only to entrain us, but to reflect the things happening in our world, on screen. Joyce is supportive of Ted when he begins teaching Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) how to play chess, but is frustrated when doing so consumes most of Ted's time. Martin decides to go for custody, although his friends advise them to resolve their problems. Like when fairy tales used to be genuinely terrifying. He added that Woody would "ruffle some feathers and obviously break some hearts". [206] The family also have two pets, a dog named Bronson and a Bearded lizard named Rooney. [233] Keegan believes Shakil did not make the pass and Bernadette confides in Keegan that she arranged to see Callum and wants another baby as she misses Belle. 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[244], After Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) places an advert for an au pair, Ingrid arrives at his house to inquire about the job, although she has the wrong day. [68] When Bex works alongside her aunt Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) in the caf, Madison and Alexandra make remarks about them both being with Preston and laugh when Bex shouts at Michelle. It is revealed that Woody knows that Linda has had cancer, something she has been keeping from Mick. "[237] Bernadette "refuses initially to reveal the father of her unborn child", however, Karen "remains determined to get to the truth. [195] Tom then sends Michelle a scarf and as it smells of a perfume he gave her, she guesses it is his wife's scarf. The Taylors (pictured top, left to right): The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. They're noisy, brash and not-to-be-messed-with. [62] Konrad provides food for the Polish supper and helps Shirley and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) prepare the meal. I never in a million years thought my first TV role would be in EastEnders. Mick then signs the paperwork but he signs it as "Lady Di" which leaves Hugo furious. [18] Tom meets Michelle on the train again, this time when she is working late and he claims to have a day off from work. Ted tells Joyce that Dot Branning (June Brown) is their neighbour, who they already know. [172] Ryan was offered the part the day after his audition. O'Connor explained the character's backstory, which states he worked in several drinking establishments "around the world" before deciding to "put down some roots". But things soon turned sour when Denny Mitchell, a wannabe thug like his stepdad Phil, got hit in the face and Bailey claimed she was at fault, even though she was secretly covering for Ollie Carter. Emerald Fox, played by Doa Croll, is the mother of Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson). After Abi's funeral, Lauren takes Louie and walks past Josh implying that she leaves without him. [207] Stanley appeared in the 2004 spin off Pat and Mo as a young Mo Harris, and in EastEnders in 2016 as Thelma Bragg, the mother of Linzi Bragg (Amy-Leigh Hickman). 26 May 2020 The character and Spearritt's casting was announced on 25 October 2017. Keegan vows to avenge his best friends death and meets Bruno, the boy who stabbed Shakil and Keegan, alongside Shakils mother Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford). [156] With Luke missing, James asks Josh to serve the eviction notice on Ian. Relationships/Known relatives In 2020, Raymond returned to the serial following the death of his adoptive parents in a car accident. Although the landlord Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) chooses Ted, he agrees that both Ted and Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) should share the job on a part-time basis. BBC/Jack Barnes EastEnders executive producer Sean O'Connor has been bigging up the arrival of the new family - and promises they will. She insults him but they kiss, and when she returns home, he texts her with the message, "Don't pretend you didn't feel it too. [258] Stacey goes to see her daughter, but changes her mind, however, she later sees her. ", Edie commented: "Cant stop thinking about how absolutely traumatised Mack and Mia are going to be Jesus Christ #EastEnders.". THEY like to keep things in the family over at EastEnders. [260] The character being named Hope drew similarities to the introduction of Coronation Street's Hope Stape, the daughter of Fiz Brown (Jennie McAlpine), who was born prematurely and fought for her life in December 2010. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Following a gas explosion, Bernadette suffers a miscarriage, devastating the family. Keanu finds Julie crying and they both admit it is their first time being and using an escort and Julie opens up about her ex-husband to Keanu. But how much do we know the woman behind the role - Lorraine Stanely. ", "Has EastEnders' Louise Mitchell found love? EastEnders matriarch Karen Taylor was devastated when her kids Chatham and Riley were cruelly attacked. List EastEnders characters introduced 2017, "EastEnders executive producer leaves programme after one year", "EastEnders enters a new era as John Yorke's storylines begin tonight", "EastEnders Keegan star's life off-air from boyband link to co-star fling rumours", "EastEnders spoilers Keegan Butcher-Baker exit confirmed", "Who's Keegan? [28] Louise is burnt, and Gethin tries to get the students to cool her burns with water. "[201] However, White said that Tom is a stranger to Michelle and she knows nothing about him, she could be "playing with fire". Kandice Taylor, played by Hannah Spearritt, first appears in the two episodes first broadcast on 28 December 2017. They tell Louise she could have a chance at going out with Travis, and though she says Alexandra is more his type, they laugh at Louise's crush when she leaves the room. In March 2021 Bronson falls ill, and a vet recommends that he be put to sleep, as his body is failing in his old age. He presumes that Max has taken her, although Max returns with her and explains that he has registered her birth, naming her Abi in memory of her mother, and that he wants to do things right. [24], Karen overhears Bernadette talking to Keanu, who Karen thinks may be the baby's father. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But the phone had Jane Beale's incriminating voicemail which revealed that Max Branning had killed Steven in the restaurant fire. [210] When Donna Yates (Lisa Hammond) is late paying her pitch fees, Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney) gives Felix her stall on the market, on which he plans to sell "vintage goods". Keegan begins feeling the happiest that he has been in a very long time and furiously defends Tiffany to Louise when the latter insults Tiffany behind her back during Keegans 18th birthday party.