The men gather at Phil's and accuse each other of the theft, while Aidan says the woman they robbed does not have the money as her "blonde bombshell" is looking for it; Aidan then offers to help Mick get his money to buy The Queen Victoria pub back, but Mick calls Aidan a liar and wants nothing more to do with him; Billy then tells Phil that the "blonde bombshell" is Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) and Phil says they need to find Ben. During a game of spin the bottle, Keegan kisses Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) which both appear to enjoy, whilst Keegans classmate Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) looks on in jealousy. [77] Louise believes Travis when he says he could have been framed, but Madison and Alexandra convince Louise that he is lying. Whittier College students shined in the classroom this spring, with 553 students being named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. [271] Her great-uncle, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), visits the hospital after her great-grandmother, Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), suggests that Max would kidnap the baby as punishment for being banned from the funeral. Mick hides the gun from his wife, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), but she finds it and he is forced to reveal that Aidan is planning a robbery; she tells him to return the gun or she will leave him. [211] Bernadette is delighted that social services think she will be a good mother and when Keanu gives her a moses basket. In 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) is sent to collect an outstanding debt from Freda by Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). He reluctantly accepts but implies they should go out together as a couple instead, which displeases Lauren. 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[24] Gethin encourages Bex to sing her original song, "Boxed Up Broken Heart", at the showcase, and she agrees. He first appears in the episode broadcast on 16 February 2017.[62]. Joyce is upset that Ted has brought a box with them after agreeing to "keep the past in the past". Status Leave us a comment onour Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. The Taylor's arrive on Albert Square and upset the residents with their rowdy behaviour. Karen agrees that Billy can have Bronson for a few nights for Janet. Despite this, they argue and spill bleach, but later, Masood says he was to blame. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Bernadette Taylor, played by Clair Norris, first appears in the episode broadcast on 15 June 2017,[205][19] along with her mother Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and siblings Keanu (Danny Walters), Riley (Tom Jacobs) and Chatham (Alfie Jacobs). Aidan gives Whitney Carter (Shona McGarty) a present for Mick, which she puts under Mick's Christmas tree, and Aidan tells Mick there is a gun in the Vic and he has called the police; Mick manages to find it under the tree and gives it to Billy to give to Phil as the police arrive, but Aidan only reported a fight so the police leave. [172] Ryan expressed his delight at his casting, calling Woody "the best role [he] could have wished to play" and "a brilliant character". [14], Madison and Alexandra overhear Bex insult them when she confronts Louise over their friendship. [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. [113] While Gethin and Sonia are having a meal at her home, Sonia is called into work, so Bex visits Gethin and tries to get him to admit that he likes her. However, Woody refuses to go and Fi insists that the new freeholders, Grafton Hill, want him to stay, and Woody declares that until Linda tells him otherwise, he is the manager of the pub. Read about our approach to external linking. Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford) discovers the boy, and lies to Keegan that he has killed him. However, thanks to Liam, he does not receive this and only receives the divorce papers. Karen Taylor let her guard slip in last night's EastEnders, when she broke down in tears after another blow to the family she would die to protect. "[216] Instead of being "the mouthy matriarch" and "gobby", Karen "surprisingly" opts to use "a softer approach" to the situation. [43] When Travis Law-Hughes (Alex James-Phelps) greets Louise, they tease her when they notice she has a crush on him. Phil tells Keanu that they will call it even, if Keanu helps him obtain a confession from Keeble. [198], On Halloween night, Michelle sees Tom outside her home again, so Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) goes out and shouts at him, so Tom runs off. In a bid to cheer up grieving youngster Bailey, Karen had arranged a picnic in the park for the kids on the previous day. [242] Another dog took on the role of Bronson when Cyrus had a knee operation, but the decision to keep the replacement dog permanently was taken due to Cyrus' health and welfare. Later, when Bernadette attempts to unlock the phone, Jane calls before a panic Bernadette puts the phone under the bed. Woody takes a job at the club as a barman, run by Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite), competing with Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick). [130] Sharon returns from her holiday when she finds out that Michelle is in hospital and she convinces Preston that Michelle does not love him, that his presence is only hurting her and to return to the United States. He is later tricked into following one of them into an alleyway beside The Queen Vic and promptly stabbed. At first, he is reluctant due to Denise Fox (Diane Parish) making an effort to dissuade him, but he later comes round to the idea. [16] He later bumps into Denise, he apologises to her but she tells him to get lost. I'm incredibly excited to be joining what is such a well-established show. [268] Billy realises there has been a mix-up and the money has been buried in another coffin; Aidan makes them dig up the coffin. When Louise tells her stepmother, Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean), that Keegan raped her, Sharon confronts Karen, so Karen punches Sharon in the face. 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. [7] They tell Louise's friend Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) that they have treated Louise better than she has, following her teasing over the recent bus crash and advise Louise to get her own back. Phil finds his son and holds him, but then leaves the hospital, having accepted Denise's decision. Keegan meets with a friend to trace Shakil's killer. Karen is revealed to be on benefits. Mitch wants Bailey to live with the Taylors as her terminally ill mother, Dinah Wilson (Anjela Lauren Smith), is due to die from multiple sclerosis. [4] When Louise arranges a date with Travis Law-Hughes (Alex James-Phelps), Travis does not turn up, but Shakil, Keegan and their friends arrive and Keegan tells Louise she was messaging him and he teases Louise with things she said in the messages. Michelle insists that he should go home. [5], Keegan is first seen playing a ball game with Shakil, and he causes the ball to land on Louise's mobile phone, smashing it and causing her to call him a "toenail" in anger. They've both been at their dad's a long time. [57] Phil discovers he is the father of the baby because Sharon feels she "has been left with no option but to tell" Phil as she wants to give him the option of meeting his child. [208][207], Karen, Keanu and Bernadette arrive on Albert Square, and Karen introduces herself to some of the neighbours, who are appalled by their rowdy behaviour. [193], Despite being credited as "nosebleed man", following the character's first episode, Ben Lee from Digital Spy reported that the actor has an official cast shot and the character's name is Tom, speculating that he would appear again. "[206] Norris added that her character is "quite young. [19] Ted later applies for a vacancy at the local The Queen Victoria public house as a potman. He invites Michelle for a drink and she says she will think about it. A jewellery stall holder who is unaccounted for after the bus crash but is later found by, The headteacher of Walford High School, who meets with, The pathologist at the inquest into the deaths of sisters, A police officer who attends the scene where. She is held by Max after being born. Dot's son Nick Cotton (John Altman) used to be friends with their son, Alan, though Joyce says Nick was behind a break-in at their flat once and Dot was a busybody. Denise Fox (Diane Parish) tries to make peace with Karen over her altercation with Keegan a few months previously, but Karen threatens violence against her if it happens again. ", "EastEnders airs exit for Lee Ryan's Woody", "All rise! Coronation Street twist as Daisy Midgeley uncovers link to Sean Tully? A "specific dog" was chosen to work alongside child actors Alfie and Tom Jacobs. When Bernadette complains about not having a good phone, Riley takes Stacey Fowler's from her car and gives it to Bernadette. EastEnders fans will know Karen Taylor as the single mum of six children Chantelle, Keegan, Keanu, Bernadette, Chatham and Riley. When Bex tells Louise that Alexandra followed Travis into the kitchen, Alexandra admits to Louise that Travis did not spike her drink without revealing that she and Madison did it. [115], In August 2017, Sophie Dainty of Digital Spy suggested that Gethin would be appearing more regularly and that he would be a love interest for Sonia, asking, "Could a new romance be on the cards for Sonia if they become neighbours? Hugo and Fi then leave and Hugo threatens to evict the Carters if they do not pay the money. After her first day back at school, Bernadette arrives home in tears after being bullied by girls saying Bernadette was not pregnant, just fat. He also commented, "In fact, in a pretty lacklustre year for the show, his scenes actually turned out to be one thing fans didn't have much to complain about. Alexandra is also missing so Gethin asks Louise to take over. Josh decides to quit his job and at the police station, he tells Lauren what he did and Lauren kisses him. Ted and Joyce find that they have been burgled and Ted blames the Taylors and the police question them. Derek warns Keegan and states that Honey saw him, so Keegan accuses Honey of being racist. 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. Steven invites Josh to stay for dinner. Show bosses have cast the five-strong Taylor clan - headed up by . Aidan's former wife, Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack), arrives and tells the police that she owns the van involved and she staged a robbery as part of security training, so convinces the police to leave; Ciara realises Aidan was involved and makes a phone call to someone. [104] When Amy and Ricky ask questions about Ingrid and Jack's relationship, she insists that she has no feelings for Jack. It is revealed that Woody knows that Linda has had cancer, something she has been keeping from Mick. 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Keegan is upset by Tiffanys departure and feels further betrayed when he discovers that Gray is a serial killer, including killing Keegans sister Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer). THEY like to keep things in the family over at EastEnders. Heartbroken at Phil's betrayal, and feeling helpless entirely, Aidan finally calls off his gang and quietly leaves for good. When Ingrid is due to come round, Karen accidentally lets the bailiffs in. He agrees and leaves in shock. But though they may lack cash, the Taylors have love and warmth in spades. They're noisy, brash and not-to-be-messed-with. [61] Shakil tells Louise that he has seen Bex and Travis together and Madison and Alexandra tell Louise they believe Bex has been after Travis for a while, causing Louise to confront Bex, but Bex insists they are just friends. Keanu is asked by Aidan to get rid of a box that contain teeth belonging to Luke Browning (Adam Astill), but they end up with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Keegan helps Mick escape the cellar so Shirley gets Linda and they track his phone. The following month, Preston Cooper (Martin Anzor), a student with whom Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) had an illegal relationship in the United States, and Konrad Topolski (Piotr Baumann), a love interest for Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), made their first appearances. When the Taylors belongings are removed by bailiffs due to Karen failing to repay loans and they can get them back the next day if they can raise 1,000, Karen and her daughter, Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris), go to visit Kandice. [150] Keanu asks around for work and apologises to Arthur's children, Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) and Martin Fowler (James Bye), for the bench theft. [29] When Bernadette suffers a miscarriage, Karen decides to do a memorial after speaking to Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). [276], On 24 April 2018, it was announced that Spearritt would reprise the role for another guest appearance later in 2018. [281][282] With Abi being "even more hateful" towards Lauren after Steven's death, Abi receives a "world of hate" from Lauren upon admitting to the affair. This causes Louise to miss a drama rehearsal and they tell her she cannot miss another one or she will be unable to take part in a talent show. [44] Over a year later, Kim and Denise take a DNA test, which reveals that they are biological sisters and that Emerald lied. She is the younger sister of established character Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley). They end up bonding when they order a pizza and she tells them a story about Norway. Madison and Alexandra are both arrested for GBH and students insult the pair as they are escorted out. Steven sees Josh and Lauren together and threatens Josh. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Keegan, who had not long had a shower, is dressed only in a towel which he drops whilst searching for the ring in front of the whole square. Mother [104] The next day she agrees to a drink in the Vic and they kiss in public. After bickering again and Karen throwing the money back, Kandice and Karen make up.[274]. [26] Bernadette steals baby clothes from Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) and Karen scolds her. Tom meets Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) on the London Underground after suffering a nosebleed and Michelle gives him a tissue. Chatham Taylor is the son of Karen Taylor, brother of Riley and half-brother of Keanu, Keegan, Chantelle and Bernadette. Sean O'Connor (2017) Surely BBC could recast them by now. Joyce is upset that Ted intends to miss a Skype call with their son for the tournament and argues with him, berating him for giving Bernadette the time and affection that he never gave his own children. Denise visits Raymond in hospital and meets Raymond's adoptive grandmother, Ellie Nixon (Mica Paris). [206] The family also have two pets, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog named Bronson and a Bearded lizard named Rooney. The next day, Aidan tells Phil about his criminal plan with Vincent and Phil asks to be involved; Aidan says he will be in touch. During Halloween, Riley goes missing with Janet Mitchell and Amy Mitchell, but is found in the gardens. [102] Gethin then moves into one of Jack's flats. [119] When Steven makes dinner for Lauren, she comes home early and Josh is with her. [159], Tommy, also called Tom in the show, is played by Jordan Coulson. [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. [63] However, due to court fines that Mick is due to pay, he is unable to pay Konrad, until Shirley decides to go to prison for not paying the fines and Mick then pays Konrad. [51] Ingrid comforts Jack when he is reminded that it is the first family trip without his dead wife Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack). [49] Social worker Trish Barnes (Tessa Churchard) visits Denise a few weeks later to inform her how her son is doing with his potential adoptive family and that he has been named Raymond after Ray Charles as the parents are a fan of his. Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy) and Joyce Murray (Maggie Steed), an elderly couple, made their first appearances in May. After Keegan's initial hostility, he admits to Karen that he blames himself for Bernadette's miscarriage as he was not there for her. Over in Coronation Street cast, fans spotted that little Joseph Brown (William Flanagan) is related to his on-screen cousin Hope Stape (Isabella Flanagan). Lauren is angry with Josh for what his family has done and James tries to comfort a hurt Josh, telling him to earn his father's trust. [210] Karen confronts Keanu, asking if he is the father, and Keanu is hurt that Karen thinks that, but admits the father is in Bernadette's year. After saying goodbye to his friends, he leaves with Wanda. Keegan begins work as a waiter at Beales restaurant and attempts to have sex with Louise at his employer Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) house but are interrupted by Ian. The characters and castings were announced on 10 May 2017. Bailey first arrived in the Square with her dad, Mitch. Bernie is in a mood as she wants nice things, so Riley steals Stacey's phone for her. Tiffany decides to move to Germany with Liam and signs divorce papers which she puts in an envelope for Keegan. [182] When a gas tank explodes outside the couple's flat, it smashes their windows and debris flies through. [58], Madison Drake played by Seraphina Beh, and Alexandra D'Costa, played by Sydney Craven, are school friends of Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper). In the toilets, Madison and Alexandra push Bex, Madison tears her shirt and Alexandra writes "dirty" on her face while Louise stands outside. [209] Karen takes Bernadette to see Dr Natasha Black (Rachel Bavidge), who confirms the pregnancy. Morris' casting in EastEnders was revealed on Twitter by D&B Performing Arts, while a show insider told Digital Spy that "we'll be seeing more of Keegan in storylines with Shakil, Louise and Bex, as he continues to cement his reputation as a troublemaker. Keegan's half-brother, Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) confronts Keegan over the meeting, saying that Zayan's half-brother, Lewis, stabbed someone the year before and is in prison, but Keegan reveals that Zayan is going to help track down the people who attacked Shakil so Keegan can take revenge. Dennis and Will apologise and Keegan attempts to force Dennis to smoke a cigarette but is caught and thrown out by Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell). who can be buried in a masonic cemetery, concerts in the park santa clarita 2022, parc ceirw garden village, morriston,
