Shakils death marks a major milestone in Keegans development as he matured and becomes a much nicer individual. This summer is going to be explosive as the Taylors settle in Walford. Alfie Jacobs (06/2017-present) . After Cora strikes Rainie over the head with a frying pan, Rainie blackmails Cora into withdrawing her custody application and Abi is placed into Max and Rainie's care. [180] On 22 March 2018, it was announced that Steed would be leaving the show. Theyre noisy, brash and not-to-be-messed-with. [168] Tina, who is upset over the death of her mother, seeks solace in Woody, which results in them having sex. Bernadette goes to see her daughter at the hospital and returns home with a box containing her daughter's footprints and is further angry with Karen for allowing the hospital to cremate her. Karen agrees that Billy can have Bronson for a few nights for Janet. What Links Here [60], Bex receives an anonymous Valentine's card and believes Shakil sent it, however, realises that Madison and Alexandra sent it as a joke. After repeated lateness, Jack asks Ingrid to move in with him and the children, which she happily accepts.[26]. Read more:EastEnders SPOILER: Stacey and Kat torn apart. READ MORE:I really suffered' The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson on Marian role. EastEnders horror as Phil Mitchell killed behind bars? [84] A few days later, Sharon finds out that they have both been expelled from school. They discuss Michelle's personal life but when she says her marriage went stale and someone younger showed interest, Tom assumes her husband cheated and not the other way around. Ted and Joyce find that they have been burgled and Ted blames the Taylors and the police question them. Karen decides to have a memorial after speaking to Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). Karen discovers that her son Keanu is having an affair with her married rival Sharon. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Later, Louise, Alexandra and Madison arrive at Bex's house and her stepmother, Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner), lets them in, where Alexandra threatens to smash Bex's guitar. Steven sees Josh and Lauren together and threatens Josh. In early 2017, after Stacey finds out she is pregnant, she and her husband Martin agree to seek medical advice because she is worried about her postpartum psychosis returning that she suffered after the birth of her son, Arthur Fowler. "[216] Bernadette's refusal to name the father leaves Karen "more frustrated than ever. [98] On an empty carriage, she tells him to stop following her, and he says he does not want to but she is forcing him. Emerald and Kim arrive at the hospital for the birth of Denise's son, Raymond. Episode Count Daran Little originally pitched the Taylor as being 2 boys and a girl to DTC but there wasn't space for them - SOC was on board for it though. [144] Josh asks Lauren to stay for sushi afterwards and she agrees, despite having plans with Steven. Freda is an elderly woman whom Denise Fox (Diane Parish) meets when she is taking her English literature GCSE exam and she finds out Freda is taking five examsEnglish, English literature, French, history and maths. [108] The following day, Fi is revealed as the daughter of James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde), also father to Josh, who reunite with him and brother Luke Browning (Adam Astill). Ted panics, under the illusion someone is trying to harm him and Joyce, who tries to calm him down. Telly presenter Joe Swash and his sister Shana played Mickey and Demi Miller back in 2004. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The characters and castings were announced on 10 May 2017. [14], Madison and Alexandra overhear Bex insult them when she confronts Louise over their friendship. Josh later visits Lauren in the hospital as she recovers from the fall, though is reluctant to tell her that Abi is brainstem dead. He gives him until the New Year to leave Walford or face the consequences. "[162], Harry "Woody" Woodward, played by singer Lee Ryan, made his first appearance on 18 April 2017. [9] He later annoys Denise Fox (Diane Parish) by trampling flowers in the gardens and insulting her, which results in her hitting him. However, Lloyd claims she is still overdue from the first repayment; he orders bailiffs to remove her television set which upsets Karen. Michelle then reveals that everything has been recorded and says that if he comes near her again, she will show the video to his boss, clients and former wife. [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. Kandice agrees to lend them the money, but when Karen begins arguing with her, Kandice changes her mind. [67] Lauren tells her friend Whitney Carter (Shona McGarty) about Josh, who tries to put Lauren off because she has a boyfriend and a son, Louie Beale. Aidan warns him he has a week to get him the robbery money or else he is a dead man. Chatham and Riley attempt to sell Stacey's phone but eventually return it to her. After bickering again and Karen throwing the money back, Karen and Kandice make up. [103] When they begin to grow closer, Ingrid and Jack share a passionate kiss. Mick then signs the paperwork but he signs it as "Lady Di" which leaves Hugo furious. "[206] Executive producer Sean O'Connor added that he is "hugely excited at the arrival of Karen and her family in Albert Square. Half-Brothers [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. Linda wants to report Aidan to the police but Mick says it would endanger their lives; Aidan then gives Mick money for his silence, but Linda returns it, however, Aidan has conned a supplier meaning Mick needs the money to pay them; Mick nearly goes to the police but changes his mind after finding out Aidan contacted his daughter, Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill); Linda then calls the police. [101] He appears in 36 episodes. Keegan then hands Aidan his phone, revealing the mugging was a scam to get Mick and Aidan talking. [67] Eyre finished filming with the serial in February 2018,[139] and he departed on 16 February 2018. Mick tries to stop the drug dealing but Aidan threatens to take the Vic from the Carters and to harm members of his family. In 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) is sent to collect an outstanding debt from Freda by Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). Bernadette is touched when Callum offers her 16, all he has in his bank account, and laughs when he asks if they should get married. Hope Fowler, the daughter of Martin Fowler (James Bye) and Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner), was born in October. #EastEnders", "EastEnders fans compare Lauren's love interest to Clark Kent as she looks set to cheat on Steven", "EastEnders fans left BAFFLED by new arrival Tom: 'Who the flipping heck is this? "[93], Travis Law-Hughes played by Alex James-Phelps, is a friend of Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper). "[186] Timothy explained that Ted and Joyce were neighbours with Dot and "whether old animosities between Dot and the Murrays will resurface" and that "Joyce looks set to get annoyed with her husband when she discovers that he's broken a promise and brought a piece of their past with him. Half-Sisters Keanu tells his family he is determined to get a job and not resort to benefits.[102]. It would be heart-wrenching for them to say goodbye to the youngsters but they would know it would be for the best in the long run. When Sharon's son Denny was alive, he bullied the pair of them and got into trouble with. [29] Louise is distressed when her mother Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin) and Bex arrange for Travis to visit her, because she does not want him to see her in that condition but he gives Louise a promise ring, leaving Louise happy. Louise unknowingly has drinks that Madison and Alexandra spiked, resulting in Louise getting drunk and being sick, which Keegan films. However, they would know the young girl would be able to stand on her own two feet if needed as she is strong-minded. As Louise staggers outside, she collapses after bringing up blood, panicking Keegan and the others. [145] Ted and Joyce decide they like their new home as it is peaceful but are then horrified to discover that Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and her children have moved in above them, as Karen is the woman who caused Joan's nervous breakdown. [94] Michelle starts to research Tom online,[199] and at their dinner, he is unaware that she is filming everything on her phone. When Riley and Chatham return home, they ask questions about the baby.[30]. As he collapses in pain, Shakil collapses beside him, having also been stabbed. Martin takes pity on Freda, however, and instead uses takings from the fruit stall on the market to pay Ben. A diverse array of writers, from all over the country get together with their story team and producers on a regular basis and they talk about what they're seeing. [170], Months later, Woody returns to Walford and he and Whitney are now engaged. 10/05/2017. The money then goes missing and Aidan instructs everyone involved to remain away for two weeks in case the police ask questions and when they meet, everyone wonders who has taken the money. Bernadette supports Ted when Joyce Murray (Maggie Steed) is found dead and Ted and Joyce's daughter, Judith Thompson (Emma Fielding), arrives in Walford and is jealous of and annoyed with Bernadette due to parental affection she receives from Ted. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC/Jack Barnes Karen and Keanu find one of Ted's chess pieces under Bernadette's bed so accusing him of having an illegal sexual relationship with her, but Bernadette shows them that they have been playing chess. [15] Keegan arrives at Louise's house after Madison and Alexandra invite people. [156] With Luke missing, James asks Josh to serve the eviction notice on Ian. Keegan mentioned his brother Keanu (Credit: BBC) He the half-brother of Chantelle, Keegan,. They are both already much-loved by audiences and it's wonderful to have attracted such esteemed and acclaimed actors to the EastEnders cast". "[214], The Taylors "are thrown into a [] crisis" when Karen makes a "shock discovery" about Bernadette and Karen figures out Bernadette is pregnant after Karen is "troubled by Bernadette's behaviour" coming to the "shocking realisation. [136] When loan sharks cut off Karen Taylor's (Lorraine Stanley) electricity, Shirley asks him to put it back on, which he does, however, he does not appear on-screen. Keegan is sickened by Madison and Alexandra's actions and drags them onto the stage, where Alexandra denies it being their fault. [59] Under Madison and Alexandra's instruction, Louise gets Bex's phone and sends Shakil's naked photo to them and Bex is left distressed when she finds out what Louise did and that the photo has been sent to another person. 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.