We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Den resumes the position as head of the Watts clan and is disgusted to discover Sharon and Dennis's romantic relationship and blackmails Dennis into ending it. [3] Freeman was contracted for multiple episodes, appearing in a small stint. Zack tries to warn Brett away but he returns and reveals to Zack that he may have HIV after they shared a needle whilst taking steroids. EastEnders Wiki 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. 26 Apr 2021. [42] Writers used Harvey's arrival as an obstacle in Dana and Bobby's new relationship. After Phil has been sober for six months, he decides he does not want a liver transplant and he should be allowed to die. When Den gets involved in gangland crime, he is shot and assumed dead. He also develops a relationship with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).[34]. The first character to be introduced in 2021 is Caleb Malone (Ben Freeman), who joined as part of a storyline involving Chelsea Fox (Zaraah . In EastEnders, Stacey is currently fretting after Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) abducted their son Arthur Fowler without a word after he was paid to by Stacey's love rival for ex-husband Martin Fowler (James Bye), her former best friend and Martin's new wife Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton). [13] Zack tells Sharon about a time when he baked Gavin some cakes at school but he was unappreciative and stubbed out his cigarette in one, leaving him humiliated. When Jada sees Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) purchasing pills, they have a heart-to heart and he realises his mistake. [24] Holderness described her character as "a good time girl" who adopts a carefree attitude to money and enjoys "fine dining". When Alyssa is left on Sharon's doorstep, both Zack and Martin believe that they could be her father, however when Alyssa's mother Jada Lennox (Kelsey Calladine-Smith) arrives in Walford, she reveals that Zack's nephew, Dennis, is Alyssas father. 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. Keanu fled Walford in the aftermath of his clash with the Mitchells, while Phil dumped Sharon because he couldn't raise another man's child. Sharon tells Grant she will only marry him if he gets her tenancy back at The Queen Vic. Dennis has links to the same criminal organisation as Den and in July 2003 he discovers that Den is alive, two months later he tells Sharon of this revelation but she refuses to believe him. This behaviour persists until Halloween night when Sharon arrives home to find Gavin threatening to kill both Kathy and Ben Mitchell; he greets her with the immortal words "Hello, Princess"Den's catchphrase, revealing that he is her biological father. [28] Vi is billed as the "quick-witted and blunt" grandmother of established characters Callum Highway (Tony Clay) and Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ). Sharon tries to tell Phil that Lisa's mental illness along with her grief have caused her to say these things but Phil's suspicions are aroused further at Mel's funeral when Lisa to the pub that Sharon is carrying another man's child and that she was only paying for Mel's funeral out of guilt. He had survived the shooting in 1989, fleeing to Spain and starting a new life there. Phil then discovers Michelle's letter, learning that Grant fathered her baby 21 years previously. Chelsea recently told Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) about her pregnancy and that she did not want him involved in her childs life. Phil grows resentful of Sharon's preoccupation with The Albert. Taylor liked the idea of developing Vi into this character and hoped writers would explore this. She goes to stay with Angie in America but returns in March 1995 to hostility from the Mitchell's. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Sharon tells Ian and Martin that she knew about Michelle and Preston's affair and she convinces Preston to leave. After Sharon calls Hunter a heartless psychopath in an argument following the funeral, Mel swears revenge on Sharon and the Mitchell's. However, Sharon shares an intimate moment with her apologetic first husband Grant who is briefly back in Walford on her tip off, before making amends with Peggy. [6] Zack is introduced as the son of Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas) and half-brother of established character Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), although this is embargoed until his first appearance. To accurately portray the story, the show's story team worked with Nigel Bromage, the founder of Exit UK, and a team of former far-right members. After he returns from Italy, Phil tells Sharon he wants to adopt Dennis. She is best known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. [43] Aaron has a "strained" relationship with Dana, who feels isolated from Aaron. Peggy, however, tries to break them up and fails but Sharon's bombshell that she is infertile following an abortion clearly upsets Phil. [37], Jeanette is flagged down by Mick after his car suffers a flat tyre in his attempts to get to the hospital where his wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is having a baby scan. Shortly after Danny's death, Johnny is arrested for the murders of both Andy and Dennis after his daughter, Ruby Allen, forces him to turn himself in - threatening to disown her father otherwise; Johnny ends up getting sentenced to life imprisonment, and later dies of a heart attack in October 2006. When Linda buys into the salon, Jada is reemployed. Upon release from the hospital, Sharon fears being attacked again. . Sharon supports Phil who is trying to come to terms with Peggy's impending death. Ian Beale (1985) Simon Wicks (1987) Duncan Boyd (1987) Phil Mitchell (1992-1994; affair, 2001, 2012-2020, 2022; kissed) Ross Fletcher (2001) Dennis Rickman (2004-2005) John Hewland (2011-2012) Jack Branning (2012-2013) Keanu Taylor (2018-2020; affair, 2023) Kheerat Panesar (2021) Matt (2022) New photos released by the BBC show Chelsea . A feud between Jack and Phil ensues, with both proposing to Sharon. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Letitia Dean. EastEnders Spoilers hint that Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) may seek some advice in upcoming episodes. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realises their plan and scares Howie away, leaving Kim devastated. Ivy Sullivan Vicki Fowler (adoptive) Diane Hanley [54] Sen wanted to explore the issue in a different way, by telling the story through "a family who have an extremist in their midst". When Phil discovers that Sharon took the money, he initially orders her to leave, but forgives her and is impressed with her when she explains that she was going to give it to him. Sharon sells her share of The Queen Vic back to the Mitchell's in September 2002 and purchases a nightclub with Tom, naming it "Angie's Den". Kim assumes that Howie is gay and does not realise that he has feelings for her; she sets up him on a date with another man until Howie confesses his feelings. Brother-in-law The upheaval affects Dennis; he starts misbehaving and clashes at school with teaching assistant Whitney Dean. Jada is confronted by residents, including Linda, and she sacks Jada, who struggles to find another job. After Keanu posts the money back to Sharon and informs the police of what he saw, leading to Linda's arrest, Sharon is furious. However, a confused and heartbroken Sharon cannot deal with everything and she leaves to spend time with Michelle. This results in her punching Stix Redman, breaking his nose and threatening him never to come near Dennis again. Credits The police arrive on the balcony and he threatens to jump with Sharon but she says he would never do that to himself so he lets her go and is arrested. Louie Beale (2020-2021) Shortly after Den's death, Michelle confesses to Sharon that Vicki Fowler is her sister and Sharon is angry and hurt at Michelle. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Louise later discovers she is pregnant with Keanu's baby, but after she discovers Phil was initially paying him to be in a relationship with her, she breaks up with him and tells Sharon she's pregnant and wants an abortion. Actress Lacey Turner has been spotted heading out for a big shop ahead of giving birth to her second child next month. When Sharon discovers Phil has changed his will, leaving everything to Louise, she forces him to change it to include her. Eventually, Jean decides to name the person who put her in touch with the drug dealer. Phil later announces to the family that Sharon is pregnant, against her wishes. [19] The character's relationship with Bobby has been well received by viewers and critics, with one of their scenes nominated for Feel Good Moment at the 2021 Inside Soap Awards. Jada reveals that she is Alyssa's mother and that Sharon's deceased son, Dennis, is Alyssa's father, but Sharon accuses Jada of lying. Her talk with Sharon leads Chelsea to consider whether she's truly ready to completely support her child without any help from anyone. [63] The character and Calladine-Smith's casting was first publicised in advanced spoilers released on 2 November 2021. [43] Jon Sen, the show's executive producer, was pleased with Wernham's casting and teased that there is "more to Aaron than his bravado lets on". Knowing Phil wouldn't be happy without children of his own, Sharon ends the relationship and returns to the States to be with her mother. [29] Taylor first auditioned for EastEnders in 1984 for one of the show's original characters, but was rejected due to not being from the area. He asks her for directions to Albert Square and then arrives at Ruby's, where he charms punters with stories. Sharon's confusion over who she wants to be with ends with her ending her affair with Keanu for good, and going to stay with Michelle in Australia to clear her head. On the EastEnders episode that will air Thursday, Chelsea will stop by the gym in search of a single mom, Sharon Watts. [6] He liked Zack's backstory and commented, "there is a real depth to him that I can't wait to explore. Dennis lies when he falls and grazes his arm, telling Sharon that Whitney has assaulted him. Pregnant Lacey Turner bakes Christmas cookies with mini-me daughter Dusty in sweet clip, Pregnant EastEnders star Lacey Turner heads out for big shop ahead of soap exit, Lacey donned a grey hoodie and sweatpants for the supermarket trip, Lacey is expecting her second child with husband Matt Kay next month, Lacey has previously addressed her tragic history of miscarriage prior to the birth of daughter Dusty, Pregnant actress Lacey Turner was seen heading to the supermarket ahead of her upcoming on-screen exit from EastEnders, In EastEnders, Stacey Slater has clashed with Ruby Allen since returning to the Square. 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