EastEnders (continued)

[Cal.]

I didn't watch the last episode with full concentration - did Paul prostitute himself or did he just regret sleeping with that man?

[Cal.]

Can she not keep Arthur with her?</3

[Will.]

OMG! This is who is returning, amazing!!!

Heather

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[Cal.]

Sectioning :(

[EspeonBB]

Not another Stacey sectioning episode </3

[Cal.]

No :( </3

[Samm]

Poor Stace :(

[Firewire]

Stacey </3333

[Will.]

Not the devil setting Stacey up <3 :(

[Denver]

Lacey is a fantastic actress its just a shame a soap could ruin her career on the big stage

[EspeonBB]

Stacey hun </3

[Firewire]

this is so sad omg

[Cal.]

Ugh this is just as bad as her last sectioning :( </3

[Firewire]

Kat and Alfie's return has done them wonders

[Cal.]

Why is he crying over ben mitchell tho lmao

[Firewire]

ew paul loving ben get some taste

[Denver]

wouldn't it be hilarious if Danniella Westbrook was the returnee

[Will.]

wouldn't it be hilarious if Danniella Westbrook was the returnee

It's possible.

[LukeB]

Oh it's Ryan

[Denver]

So boring

[Cal.]

Why isn't he hot anymore :(

[Cal.]

Ofcom will be informed.

[Firewire]

at least he spoke this time

[LukeB]

:umm2: why didn't they show him when Whitney opened the door.. it was so obvious it was Ryan because of Whitney... who else could she call :joker:

[Denver]

Ryan is the worst person they could have return

[Ross.]

There's a surprise return

It'll probs be Ryan

I love Mystic Meg

[Firewire]

:joker:

[Vanessa]

Paul is so hot :flutter:

[Ross.]

I'm depressed tho why did Whitney say that line so sinisterly

[Cal.]

I'm depressed tho why did Whitney say that line so sinisterly

I'll hit the bitch if she's even CONSIDERED conspiring against Stacey

[Ross.]

I'll hit the bitch if she's even CONSIDERED conspiring against Stacey

Not Whitney actually being The Devil?

[Marsh.]

I bet Ryan's raking in the cash making these 10 second cameos.

At least he got dialogue this time though. :smug:

[EspeonBB]

Ryan :sleep:

[Firewire]

He doesn't look so Italian as he did in 2014

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[Cal.]

He doesn't look so Italian as he did in 2014

https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-09-02-at-19-49-54-e1409683933789.png

Welp @ that being 2014

[Ross.]

can we have Janine back instead

[EspeonBB]

nnn @ all these guest appearances

Serving the 1989 World Tour

[LukeB]

can we have Janine back instead

And Sean Slater.

[EspeonBB]

can we have Janine back instead

ia we need the best soap character ever back on our screens :clap1:

[EspeonBB]

And Sean Slater.

The original actor is getting Hollywood roles now so he'd have to be recast if he were to come back :worry:

[Cal.]

ia we need the best soap character ever back on our screens :clap1:

Kat and Stacey are already in the show hon

[Ross.]

Kat and Stacey are already in the show hon

Kat is leaving though </3

[Firewire]

Only temporarily

[Firewire]

We are not ready for Janine's return.

[Ross.]

Only temporarily

http://www.ok.co.uk/tv/eastenders-spoiler-kat-alfie-moon-leaving-confirmed-watch-interview

[LukeB]

The original actor is getting Hollywood roles now so he'd have to be recast if he were to come back :worry:

:worry: Not here for a re-cast because this time they will be terrible.. The only good re-cast they did was Lauren Branning and Sam Mitchell(Danniella to Kim).:laugh:

[EspeonBB]

I heard Kat and Alfie were leaving for good after the six part spin off :worry:

[Ross.]

I expected you to be up to date with the gossip Jonathan

[LukeB]

http://www.ok.co.uk/tv/eastenders-spoiler-kat-alfie-moon-leaving-confirmed-watch-interview

they didn't confirm it, they said they don't know whats going to happen

[Marsh.]

I don't think Kat and Alfie are leaving for good.

It's just that if they announced that, yes they are returning after the spin off then it takes away any drama from the spin off. If it's supposed to be like the Wicker Man / Broadchurch then they'll want us to wonder if they'll survive or not. Especially Alfie with his brain tumour.

I wouldn't be surprised if Kat returns alone tbh.

[Firewire]

I expected you to be up to date with the gossip Jonathan

wtf this is brand new information

[Denver]

Kat and Alfie's return probably hasn't even been written yet

[Ross.]

No I do think they're off tbh, with Belinda coming back permanently it's obvious they're setting her up to be Kat's replacement. :worry:

[Denver]

So a few weeks into 2016 and already 2 surprise returns I have a feeling we will get one every few weeks

[EspeonBB]

Carla and Kat leaving in the same year </3

[Denver]

Why would Belinda return without Kat being there?

[LukeB]

No I do think they're off tbh, with Belinda coming back permanently it's obvious they're setting her up to be Kat's replacement. :worry:

It all depends on what happens in ireland, that's why they said they have no idea if they will be back. They didn't say they are not returning you silly sausage

[Ross.]

Why would Belinda return without Kat being there?

This isn't a question I have an answer for but she is lmao

[Firewire]

I didn't see anything about Belinda returning

[EspeonBB]

Congrats to Eastenders for their deserved NTA win too :clap1: (Rakhee was robbed tho)

[Ross.]

It all depends on what happens in ireland, that's why they said they have no idea if they will be back. They didn't say they are not returning you silly sausage

I think it's more likely they're hoping for it to be a success so that it can run for another series

[Ross.]

I didn't see anything about Belinda returning

I read it somewhere lemme find the link

[Firewire]

I read that she wants a permanent role

[LukeB]

from hollyoaks to Eastenders.. good move

[EspeonBB]

I thought Belinda was returning for a guest stint only (but I guess they could bring her back permanently)

[Ross.]

not her confirming it via twitter and now taking down the tweet

She was at the NTAs with the cast so I presume she will be back soon

[LukeB]

not her confirming it via twitter and now taking down the tweet

She was at the NTAs with the cast so I presume she will be back soon

Not her showing off to the hollyoaks cast "look at me, i'm in the award winning soap this time" etc

[Ross.]

from hollyoaks to Eastenders.. good move

She was wasted in Hollyoaks iirc </3

[LukeB]

She was wasted in Hollyoaks iirc </3

She should have been used more when her kids died

[Ross.]

Not her showing off to the hollyoaks cast "look at me, i'm in the award winning soap this time" etc

:joker:

[Ross.]

She should have been used more when her kids died

Didn't they both die in like the same week welp

[EspeonBB]

Didn't they both die in like the same week welp

Yeah when they killed like 6/7 characters

[LukeB]

Didn't they both die in like the same week welp

If hollyoaks later was the same week as the explosion/the tragic claire devine death then yeah.

[Ross.]

Also why were Kat and Alfie written out last year for no apparent reason

[reece(:]

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[Firewire]

Honey spilling

[Moviefan]

Ronnie past come back haunt her when Danielle’s half-sister shows up.''

Wonder why she back ?

[Ashley.]

Belinda is feisty, I hope she returns.

I hope she doesn't become the victim of a man like the rest of the women though :idc:

[LukeB]

Is ryan coming back for good or

[Glenn.]

Belinda is feisty, I hope she returns.

I hope she doesn't become the victim of a man like the rest of the women though :idc:

There's definitely potential for storyline there. I hope they bring her back.

[Marsh.]

Ronnie past come back haunt her when Danielle’s half-sister shows up.''

Wonder why she back ?

Is it 2009 again?

[Ashley.]

Lmao why is DTC morphing the show back into 2009

[LukeB]

Lmao why is DTC morphing the show back into 2009

because it was an iconic year :flutter:

[Marsh.]

It bugs me that we had Kat and Alfie in the show having crappy storylines that dragged on for months and months.

And then when they decide to make them interesting it's in 101 storylines crammed into three weeks before they leave again. :laugh:

[Marsh.]

because it was an iconic year :flutter:

Dawn and Phil. :worry:

Heather and Minty. :worry:

[LukeB]

Dawn and Phil. :worry:

Heather and Minty. :worry:

Stacey's biploar, Archie's death etc though >

[Marsh.]

Stacey's biploar, Archie's death etc though >

Archie came back for all of two weeks before his death and Stacey's bipolar was a short story too before they decided to make her a murderer and break up Janine's marriage. :hmph:

[LukeB]

Archie came back for all of two weeks before his death and Stacey's bipolar was a short story too before they decided to make her a murderer and break up Janine's marriage. :hmph:

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Danielle's storyline was iconic too </3 shame she died

[Marsh.]

Tbh, I think her death was the making of that storyline.

As much as people whined at the time, it wouldn't be remembered half as well if she hadn't died at the climax of it.

[LukeB]

Tbh, I think her death was the making of that storyline.

As much as people whined at the time, it wouldn't be remembered half as well if she hadn't died at the climax of it.

yeah that's true i guess.

[Glenn.]

Tbh, I think her death was the making of that storyline.

As much as people whined at the time, it wouldn't be remembered half as well if she hadn't died at the climax of it.

I was about to say this. It was only shocking because she died.

[Firewire]

Yep and she was a whiney bitch as well

[EspeonBB]

Tbh, I think her death was the making of that storyline.

As much as people whined at the time, it wouldn't be remembered half as well if she hadn't died at the climax of it.

Yeah I was sad at the time but in retrospect it's only remembered because she died

[LukeB]

And come to think of it, If Danielle and Ronnie lived happily ever after.. I don't think Ronnie would have been a good character. Even though I wanted her happy etc i think watching her would be boring.

[Marsh.]

And come to think of it, If Danielle and Ronnie lived happily ever after.. I don't think Ronnie would have been a good character. Even though I wanted her happy etc i think watching her would be boring.

Yeah, I think the miscarriage then the cot death story/baby swap was one step too far. But the Danielle stuff was great for her character.

[LukeB]

Yeah, I think the miscarriage then the cot death story/baby swap was one step too far. But the Danielle stuff was great for her character.

I remember Samantha Womack getting hate for it by the public, like it's not her fault it's people who make the storyline happen. I actually didn't hate the storyline, it was shocking and one of the most talked about things, which is what soaps want. I felt sorry for her though but she gave a great performance during that storyline. It's funny how her actually having a kid has kind of ruined her character.

[Rob!]

I wonder ifRyan returning could open the doors for Janine to make a reappearance. I <3 Janine

[Denver]

I don't know how Ryan can return full time when he is on the run for murder

[Redway]

Tbh, I think her death was the making of that storyline.

As much as people whined at the time, it wouldn't be remembered half as well if she hadn't died at the climax of it.

Agreed. Couldn't stand the dozy bint and the way she literally stood in the middle of the road for 52 hours begging to be run over.

[Marsh.]

I don't know how Ryan can return full time when he is on the run for murder

Half the square is currently unpunished for one murder or another.

[reece(:]

Ryan is only back briefly

[Marsh.]

Agreed. Couldn't stand the dozy bint and the way she literally stood in the middle of the road for 52 hours begging to be run over.

:laugh: True. The way it was shot was clumsy.

[Ross.]

Agreed. Couldn't stand the dozy bint and the way she literally stood in the middle of the road for 52 hours begging to be run over.

:joker:

[Will.]

Mess at Abbie teasing what she did with Ben.

[Marsh.]

The prospect of dipping your end in Abi is enough to make anyone gay.

[Marsh.]

Come and get ya bananas!!!

Pawnd a bunch of bananas!!!!

[Denver]

The prospect of dipping your end in Abi is enough to make anyone gay.

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[Marsh.]

Ben, if you don't want people to know you're gay, go easy on the hair gel and take out the gold earring. :unsure:

[Denver]

He is already a wanted murdered now he wants to add kidnapper to that

[Marsh.]

Kat being chirpy after everything that's happened in the last fortnight. :suspect:

That is not the Kat we know too well.

[Marsh.]

"You can't tell me what to do, you aint my dad"

Ryan should've put on thick red lipstick and screamed "YES I AMMM!!!"

[Will.]

I fancy Abbie.

[Samm]

Ew Ryan is so annoying why did they bother inviting him back

[Firewire]

Kat and Alfie's exit was boring they need to return

[Marsh.]

Kat and Alfie's exit was boring they need to return

But now they're going to be burned alive in the Wicker Man in Ireland. :smug:

[Rob!]

Ben and Paul have been so criminally underwritten. It's a lack of development that makes the storyline seem weaker than it has the potential to be.

[Ross.]

Kat and Alfie's exit was boring

Last years one >>>>

[Firewire]

Ben and Paul make me sick

[Vanessa]

Not Ben sending Abi away so he can shag Paul :hehe:

[Firewire]

Not Baloney splitting up Steph and Jeremy

[Firewire]

Tiff :lovedup:

[Firewire]

oh i posted in the wrong thread

[Firewire]

closed the wrong tab lol

[Rob!]

Not Ben sending Abi away so he can shag Paul :hehe:

:clap1: :clap1: :clap1:

I'd have cut a deal with Ian and sent her off with Bobby.

[Rob!]

Ben, if you don't want people to know you're gay, go easy on the hair gel and take out the gold earring. :unsure:

Who did you say was your favourite golden girl again?

[Lostie!]

Not Baloney splitting up Steph and Jeremy

Tiff :lovedup:

oh i posted in the wrong thread

closed the wrong tab lol

:joker:

[Ross.]

Not Baloney splitting up Steph and Jeremy

Is this an EastEnders storyline

[Marsh.]

Who did you say was your favourite golden girl again?

:omgno:

[LukeB]

I actually think Martin is decent

[LukeB]

Phil cracks me up.

[Will.]

i'm gay

[Will.]

OMG :laugh:

[Firewire]

lmao i was so here for that catfight

[Ross.]

I screamed at drunk Phil in the Vic and the cat fight at the end

[reece(:]

I think Whitney is my new fave<3 she always tries to do best by everyone but gets stuck in the mess :(

Honey needs to appear more too.

[Rob!]

Phil :laugh2:

[Firewire]

I think Whitney is my new fave<3 she always tries to do best by everyone but gets stuck in the mess :(

Honey needs to appear more too.

Whit tries to upgrade to Mick next week :joker:

[Cal.]

That cat fight<3

[Marsh.]

Who had a catfight?

[Marsh.]

"Martin's right, you need to let her go"

Changes her mind like the wind that one.

[Firewire]

Who had a catfight?

Whit and Nance

[Marsh.]

"Not one day goes by when I don't think about you, I promise"

:rolleyes:

[reece(:]

Ryan's bod tho

[Marsh.]

Ryan's bod tho

Aunt Babe "He can stay in my room if he wants" :joker:

[Marsh.]

That fight was way too girly for Nancy.

She'd have thumped Whit spark aahht

[Firewire]

don't think Dani is getting her job back

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[Ross.]

Why is he pandering to him tho

[Firewire]

the delusion

[Marsh.]

How is John tweeting him from the house?

[Firewire]

it's his husband

[EspeonBB]

The Whitney and Nancy catfight :joker:

[Marsh.]

ew

[Marsh.]

Not cock addicts ganging together and judging coke addicts.

[EspeonBB]

Ryan's bod tho

His only interesting quality

[Marsh.]

His only interesting quality

I know, right?

Whose return is next? Gus, the bin man?

[Redway]

I know, right?

Whose return is next? Gus, the bin man?

Juley Smith, Mickey Miller, and Callum Monks are probably high on the list.

[Gstar]

martins acting is so bad that I can no longer concentrate on scenes involving him

[Moviefan]

Double Eastenders tonight on BBC 1

They both look good tonight

[LukeB]

Is Shabs leaving?

[reece(:]

Has it been good this week? I've been too busy to keep up :worry:

[Marsh.]

Nancy wet herself.

[reece(:]

Riveting then!?

[Denver]

Has she gone for good?

[Ross.]

WTF

[Ross.]

I am DEVESTATED rn

[EspeonBB]

Is Shabnam actually leaving? </3

[Ross.]

this surely can't be happening

[Firewire]

ds just confirmed she's left bye

[Ross.]

hold on while I go throw myself off a cliff

[Denver]

One of the best soap actresses

[Firewire]

i'm glad she got a happy ending but she was really good

[Marsh.]

Did they axe her?

I'm ****ing fuming!!!!!

[Denver]

No she quit

[LukeB]

Did they axe her?

I'm ****ing fuming!!!!!

it's not Hollyoaks so she probs asked to leave.

[Firewire]

Did they axe her?

I'm ****ing fuming!!!!!

she asked to leave

[Ross.]

A mess at her not being around for when Martin finds out the truth about the baby

[Marsh.]

It bugs me when storylines drag on forever more, yet exits and conclusions to stuff are so rushed.

We haven't even had her have a conversation with a sane Stacey about Kush and the baby?

[EspeonBB]

I'm still fumed @ her leaving

[Ross.]

It bugs me when storylines drag on forever more, yet exits and conclusions to stuff are so rushed.

We haven't even had her have a conversation with a sane Stacey about Kush and the baby?

We did but you don't watch live television anymore :nono:

[Denver]

Means no Zainab return :(

[Jarrod]

has ben come out yet

[Ashley.]

has ben come out yet

He's decided that he's going to break the news to Abi when she returns from holiday but something will obviously get in the way

[LukeB]

Nina Wadia(Zainab) said she would go back if she was asked

[Natalie.]

I really want Zainab back

[Firewire]

same, as long as she's funny and not a misery

[LukeB]

I really want Zainab back

They need to pick up the phone and ask tbh, they will be stupid not to.

[reece(:]

I really want Zainab back
I wanted to see Nina and Rakhee do a scene together </3

[Firewire]

Johnny is back this year but played by a new actor (still to be casted)

[Natalie.]

That's good, loved the old one though

[Denver]

Nina has said it a million times and they never asked her back i just don't see her returning within the next 2 years

[Denver]

What's the point in recasting Johnny he isn't needed.

he will return for a love triangle with Ben and Paul and also be a muscley out going guy not the vulnerable guy that he was

[Samm]

Johnny is back this year but played by a new actor (still to be casted)

Nooooo loved the old Johnny the new one better be hot

[Cal.]

Gutted Shabs left :(

I hope Nina is asked back - she seems to be making a living from doing the rounds as a guest on chat shows which can't be healthy for the bank balance.

Johnny was kinda boring if I'm honest. His only (obvious) appeal was that his actor was HOT.

[Denver]

Gutted Shabs left :(

I hope Nina is asked back - she seems to be making a living from doing the rounds as a guest on chat shows which can't be healthy for the bank balance.

Johnny was kinda boring if I'm honest. His only (obvious) appeal was that his actor was HOT.

Nina is a main character in Holby

[mooo]

Awh I hope they get another shabnam x

[Cal.]

Nina is a main character in Holby

I thought that was a guest role?

[Denver]

I thought that was a guest role?
She was in it a long while but I haven't seen its since November although I do remember her character was dying or something

[Firewire]

She's not in it any more

But Don Gilet is still in it and he's playing Lucas as well

[Denver]

Did they kil here of then?

[Rob!]

Article about Johnny's recast

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-02-06/eastenders-to-recast-the-role-of-johnny-carter

[Ashley.]

Does the show really need him though? Out of all the people to bring back, he'd probably contribute the least.

[Cal.]

Does the show really need him though? Out of all the people to bring back, he'd probably contribute the least.

I agree. I'd imagine the writers have probably hit a wall with Ben/Paul and need Johnny to come in - it's probably nothing to do with the Carters.

[Ashley.]

I agree. I'd imagine the writers have probably hit a wall with Ben/Paul and need Johnny to come in - it's probably nothing to do with the Carters.

I don't know, it depends what happens when Abi returns, I highly doubt it's going to be as simple as Ben sitting her down, telling her he's gay then walking off into the sunset with Paul. There will be something that prevents him from telling her. Then, when he finally does tell her, we'll probably have some sort of revenge plot and a dramatic climax to Abi's growing feisty behaviour these past few years. I don't see how Johnny would come into it and I think it would be a bit ridiculous if Ben cheated on Abi to get with Paul, then cheats on Paul to get with Johnny...

[Glenn.]

Not here for the recast of Johnny. Sam Strike is so hot

[Rob!]

I don't know, it depends what happens when Abi returns, I highly doubt it's going to be as simple as Ben sitting her down, telling her he's gay then walking off into the sunset with Paul. There will be something that prevents him from telling her. Then, when he finally does tell her, we'll probably have some sort of revenge plot and a dramatic climax to Abi's growing feisty behaviour these past few years. I don't see how Johnny would come into it and I think it would be a bit ridiculous if Ben cheated on Abi to get with Paul, then cheats on Paul to get with Johnny...

I don't remember Johnny ever being THAT into Ben though tbh. He was more concerned with Ben just coming out and being honest with himself.
I am looking forward to him coming back - the Carters haven't been anywhere near as good since he left. He was a strong character and Nancy has been pretty boring without him. It was nice to see a sibling relationship so close that would actually take a lot to pull apart. His closeness to his family made his exit make no sense anyway.
Sam strike isn't coming back and I doubt he ever had any intention of doing. You don't leave a huge role like that after a year if you actually wanted to be there.

[Marsh.]

Reading Sam Strike's comments on DS, he sounds mighty ungrateful and a bit precious tbh.

He left because he wanted "lots of stories" and basically be centre of attention. :umm2:

[Firewire]

Johnny had one of the biggest storylines in 2014 and the Carters have been front and centre ever since

I have a feeling he didn't like being the gay character

[Firewire]

Also some drama behind the scenes

One of the writers Jeff Povey stated that he was unhappy with the Tony/Whitney storyline because at the time they were told not to cast an Asian man even though sexual abuse is more prominent within the Asian community. He basically accused TPTB of white washing. EastEnders have hit back and said he wasn't involved in the casting process and it had nothing to do with him!

Looks like someone is out of a job.

[Firewire]

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/492962/BBC-Eastenders-writer-Jeff-Povey-sparks-race-debate-child-abuse-storyline-asian-man

I think I worded that correctly

[Will.]

When I was watching them film Lucy's funeral he was very reserved and didn't come across to all the screaming girls and me.

On the other hand people Adam (Ian) came along and had photos with us.

And all the extras! Oh and everyone waved at me when the coach was departing as me and my mum were the only ones on the right side, every got pushed to the left.

Lauen, Roxy, Ian, Lola, peter, Sharon, etc. waving at me :love:

[Firewire]

Jealous the legend Letitia Dean waved at you

[Marsh.]

Also some drama behind the scenes

One of the writers Jeff Povey stated that he was unhappy with the Tony/Whitney storyline because at the time they were told not to cast an Asian man even though sexual abuse is more prominent within the Asian community. He basically accused TPTB of white washing. EastEnders have hit back and said he wasn't involved in the casting process and it had nothing to do with him!

Looks like someone is out of a job.

Surprised he's come out with that whilst still working for the show.

If he was an actor I'd predict him being killed off, maybe with the writers they actually kill them. :omgno:

[Will.]

Here is me having a photo with Ian Beale:

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[Marsh.]

He looks knackered.

[Marsh.]

I remember in their first year, Nancy had nothing to do whilst all the focus was on Johnny.

So he can kiss my ass.

[Firewire]

Lee's a bit of a spare part now

[Marsh.]

Even his girlfriend wants Danny Dyer instead.

[Firewire]

I always expected he would die in action because I don't think that's been touched on in a soap before

[Ashley.]

Lee was supposed to commit suicide at the end of his depression storyline, wasn't he? But they couldn't do it because it would be "triggering".

[LukeB]

Here is me having a photo with Ian Beale:

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/964730_666479940056487_8591048555230043812_o.jpg

Ian's hair looks a mess

[Firewire]

Lee was supposed to commit suicide at the end of his depression storyline, wasn't he? But they couldn't do it because it would be "triggering".

Ooh really? I think there's too much suicide in EastEnders with Ian and Kat both attempting it within the last year so I can see why they've changed the course of the story.

[Redway]

Lee was supposed to commit suicide at the end of his depression storyline, wasn't he? But they couldn't do it because it would be "triggering".

Yeah, I'd be very surprised if that turned out to be true. I can't ever recall EastEnders showing a completed suicide before. It'd have certainly been a first.

[Marsh.]

I remember them saying they abandoned the idea because it would've made the entire story "too depressing even for Eastenders".

[Rob!]

Yeah Sam Strike has come across as a arrogant prick since he left EE. Clearly wanted a lot of the spotlight on him, despite the fact that it's a soap with about 30 or so characters to cater for.
He's clearly a very talented actor and everyone who has worked with him has said how professional and brilliant he is, but jeez. Learn some humility.

[Marsh.]

Yeah Sam Strike has come across as a arrogant prick since he left EE. Clearly wanted a lot of the spotlight on him, despite the fact that it's a soap with about 30 or so characters to cater for.
He's clearly a very talented actor and everyone who has worked with him has said how professional and brilliant he is, but jeez. Learn some humility.

:clap1:

[Firewire]

He won't do very well and I think he'll struggle to get roles. And now he won't even be able to return to EastEnders.

Ben Hardy seems to be doing well though as he's now part of the X-Men franchise.

[Rob!]

Yeah, I'd be very surprised if that turned out to be true. I can't ever recall EastEnders showing a completed suicide before. It'd have certainly been a first.

Apart from mad may blowing herself up with the Slaters oven neither can I. Which is surprising for Enders.

[Marsh.]

Didn't Nick's son kill himself by jumping off the bridge?

[Rob!]

He won't do very well and I think he'll struggle to get roles. And now he won't even be able to return to EastEnders.

Ben Hardy seems to be doing well though as he's now part of the X-Men franchise.

He's landed the lead role in the new Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie and was in Silent Witness a few weeks ago so he doesn't seem to be struggling.

[Marsh.]

He won't do very well and I think he'll struggle to get roles. And now he won't even be able to return to EastEnders.

Ben Hardy seems to be doing well though as he's now part of the X-Men franchise.

Hasn't he landed the lead part in the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie?

[Denver]

Yeah, I'd be very surprised if that turned out to be true. I can't ever recall EastEnders showing a completed suicide before. It'd have certainly been a first.

Ethel Shade?

[Rob!]

Didn't Nick's son kill himself by jumping off the bridge?

No, Nick accidentally killed him. He was after Mark Fowler and fiddled with the brakes on his bike or something but Ashley ended up driving it and killing himself instead.

[Denver]

Didn't Nick's son kill himself by jumping off the bridge?

Didn't he crash his bike into the launderette? All Dot cared about was the window

[Marsh.]

No, Nick accidentally killed him. He was after Mark Fowler and fiddled with the brakes on his bike or something but Ashley ended up driving it and killing himself instead.

Oh right.

Who on earth am I thinking of on the bridge? :think:

[Firewire]

Hasn't he landed the lead part in the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie?

Yes but I'm not sure it'll do well

[Rob!]

Oh right.

Who on earth am I thinking of on the bridge? :think:

Nick and Mark did have a showdown up there, I think Nick ended up in a wheelchair because of it, but I'm not sure :think:

[Denver]

Yes but I'm not sure it'll do well

He is way better actor the Ben Hardy so should smash it

[Rob!]

Ban Hardy is so ridiculously hot omg

[Firewire]

Oh right.

Who on earth am I thinking of on the bridge? :think:

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[Marsh.]

Oh yeah, I remember now.

[Rob!]

"Relax! You're perfectly safe."

:unsure:

[Denver]

They need to bring Thomas Law back

[Redway]

I remember them saying they abandoned the idea because it would've made the entire story "too depressing even for Eastenders".

I wouldn’t be in the least bit surprised.

I think it’s because of the fear that tackling the issue may push an already emotionally unstable person to the brink and lead to reckless emulation by those who might regard it as some glamorous ideal. I don’t think anyone’s asking for such an irresponsible portrayal but, rather, a well-crafted, gritty depiction of a person taking a few knocks in life and reaching an end-state of utter despair. No one would be happy with a flippant, “life fast, die young” suicide storyline but a hard-hitting portrayal of a severely ill person who simply can’t cope anymore, and showing the utter depths of agony and hopelessness inflicted on both the victim and the loved ones forced to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, would be a perfect portrayal, in my opinion, and could even alert some to the warning signs of suicidal behavior in those they know, potentially saving them from the abyss. Executed thoroughly and with dedication and commitment, of course. The current team and this current style of block storytelling would probably create too many holes in the plot. I know not every character can be at the forefront 24/7 but it’d be far more effective to see a progressive deterioration rather than someone who showed no former signs of depression or mental illness at large suddenly decide to top themselves.

The above I’d ten times rather see than some school kid wack his sister to death with a jewelry box and half the square perfectly content to let an innocent man rot in prison or another tedious love triangle. But I doubt they’d be able to pull it off these days.

[Marsh.]

I agree Redway.

[Redway]

So is Lee still attempting suicide, or has the whole idea been scrapped altogether?

[Firewire]

Jacqueline wants to come back, she's been off for over a year. I wonder if they extended her leave because she came back for a few weeks in September.

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a782663/jacqueline-jossa-reveals-shes-itching-to-return-to-eastenders/

[Firewire]

I wonder if they're waiting until Jake's leave is over so she comes back to get him out of prison. I can't see her willingly living on the square whilst her dad is in prison for something he didn't do.

[Marsh.]

So is Lee still attempting suicide, or has the whole idea been scrapped altogether?

His depression story seems to be ongoing. I don't know if suicide will play a part.

I'm guessing all of this stuff with Whitney will affect him when he finds out about her kissing Mick.

[Marsh.]

I wonder if they're waiting until Jake's leave is over so she comes back to get him out of prison. I can't see her willingly living on the square whilst her dad is in prison for something he didn't do.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we had a Tanya full time return too.

[Firewire]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we had a Tanya full time return too.

Both Jo Joyner and Nina Wadia will be back before the year is over.