Joyner, who plays Tanya Branning in the BBC soap, has had a healthy boy and girl. EastEnders actor Ricky Champ is a dad again after wife gives birth to baby boy Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart Highway in EastEnders, has become a dad for the second time as his wife Sammy. [17], Sonia returned permanently on 14 January 2014. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Runaway aristocrat and her boyfriend were spotted stocking up on supplies at food bank in Brighton without Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Assisted by David and Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), she collects her sons, but is unable to get Lucy, and is forced to leave without her. Emmerdale star confirms Paddy will 'find his humour' again amid suicide story aftermath, Zack and Whitney's tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach in EastEnders, Corrie star warns evil Justin may tear Daniel and Daisy apart forever. Billy's in a situation as he hands over 50 to Peggy from the market whip-round. Lauren also discovers that Tanya has not attended a hospital appointment, when Tanya said she was given the all-clear from cancer. Rainie and Stuart are overcome with emotion upon setting their sights on the little tot, which leaves Bernie in tears. 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Ricky, 41, and his wife already have a four-year-old daughter called Beatrix, who takes pride of place on Sammy's social media. Sonia and Gus begin a second romance, which ends due to Sonia's lingering feelings for Martin. "[17] "This is a disease that affects thousands of women and their loved ones in the UK every year, and for many can be preventable by taking proactive steps, such as attending cervical screening when invited. On 29 December 2020 it was announced that Cassidy would take an extended break from the show, with Sonia set to leave the Square to return in spring 2021. However, both regret getting divorced and they reconcile. i dont own any right to this video all rights go to bbcEastenders - Lauren gives birth - 17th September 2015Eastenders - Lauren gives birth - 17th September . She then arranges for Lauren to visit Tanya for relationship advice. Their marriage soon deteriorated, however, due to Cindy's selfish streak that shows the character becoming unfaithful to Ian and growing more concerned about her own needs than their own children. [18] Kirkwood said in a news release that EastEnders worked closely with experts to ensure that the issue is accurately portrayed and that viewers will see how Tanya will use her inner determination to deal with what will be one of the toughest challenges of her life. [9], In April 2006, it was announced that Cassidy would take a break from EastEnders, saying "it's time to try new things. She is forced to give him a false alibi when police question him about stolen vehicles and convinces him to tell the truth. When do the clocks change in 2023? Though Carol and Alan were not initially married in the serial, and though Alan was only the biological father of Billie, the whole family took on Alan's surname. Joyner admitted she was so thrilled to finally be pregnant, she didn't even complain about her severe morning sickness. She was quite hard in her past and it would have been fun to have that side come out. EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Rainie Cross made a shock decision about her baby after surrogate Bernie Taylor gave birth. In 2010, Cassidy said one of the reasons she decided to leave the show was because of Sonia's affair with Naomi Julien (Petra Letang), saying it was wrong for the character. In early reports of the character's arrival, her name was spelt Tania. Joyner and her. Later, Peggy sees Honey laden with Christmas presents and, little realising that she is returning them, insists on helping her carry them back to hide them but she sees the broken charity box hidden at the back of the wardrobe Jack and Phil square up to each other over the pool table as Jack takes the last shot. Rainie and Stuart agreed, but Bernie later found out about Stuarts cancer, and as soon as she confronted the couple, she went into labour. On her 36th birthday, Sonia meets Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley) who is masquerading as her father, Terry but is actually working in cahoots with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) to con Sonia who is in control of Dotty inheritance since Sonia has power of attorney. Unbeknown to Tanya, Max had started an affair with Stacey Slater who was Max's son's wife. I heard about the theory and I thought 'how are you going to get me there? She learns that she has been given the all-clear from cancer but is worried that it might return. A few days later, she plans to visit Lauren and Abi with Cora, but Cora comes alone and slaps Max, blaming him for his daughters' injuries. [24] However, on 1 April 2013, it was announced that Joyner's departure would be indefinite as she wished to try new career paths. In an interview with Digital Spy, Joyner admitted that she prefers playing a "feisty" character and would like to explore that side of Tanya. [9], In 1997, the actress who played Sonia's mother Carol decided to quit EastEnders. However, this is revealed to be a lie as the man posing as her parent is actually Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley). [2], Actress Michelle Collins was asked to audition for the part by the soap's co-creator, Julia Smith, who saw her perform on stage. I just got on with school and all that". They visit Rebecca's (Jade Sharif) guardian, Margaret Wilson (Janet Amsden), hiding their true identity but when Margaret realises who they are, she asks them to leave. Margaret dies and Martin takes custody of Rebecca and Pauline tries to stop Sonia having any contact with Rebecca. Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. Also, Dot takes over the nativity play from Yolande. EASTENDERS' Danny Dyer had a long-running feud with Steve McFadden sparked by a row over the Queen Vic. Tanya is diagnosed with cervical cancer and tells only Lauren and forbids her from telling anyone else. [20], Natalie Cassidy won the award for "Best Actress" for the role of Sonia, at the 2001 British Soap Awards. After discovering this, she breaks up with Max, but he decides to tell the truth to his fianc, Vanessa Gold (Ze Lucker) who reveals all to Greg. Sonia gives up her baby Sonia decided to put baby Chloe up for adoption. Daily Star takes a look at some of EastEnder's most shocking pregnancy storylines - from Sonia Fowler's unexpected labour to Cindy Beale's affair. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. EastEnders Actress Tanya Franks has reportedly left her role as Rainie Cross in BBC soap after seven years.. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) goes missing, Tanya helps to bring him back to Walford, which makes her decide she wants Rainie at her wedding, but Cora lies to her that Rainie does not want to attend, when in fact Rainie does not want to see Cora. They have three children. Martin is frantic, but days later Sonia returns and she is arrested on a murder charge; however, that same night Dot uncovers the identity of Pauline's real murderer Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks), who had argued with Pauline on Christmas Day and struck her over the head, causing her death. People are very protective of the soap and if you are rubbish you can't get away from it. Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. "[13], On 25 October 2009 it was announced that Cassidy would return to the soap to reprise her role as Sonia, along with Coulson, Gaffney and Anderson. She finds out that he has had an affair with Gemma Clewes (Natalie J. Robb) but forgives him. She confronts Cora, who refuses to talk about it, but eventually tells Tanya that Ava died not long after her birth and it hurt so much she never told anyone, not even the father. Tanya is sentenced. When he explains, Ronnie hits the roof. Tanya realises Max still loves Kirsty because he refuses to have sex with her and is sad about Kirsty leaving. In January 2014, Carol informs Sonia, who is having marital problems with Martin again, about her breast cancer diagnosis. Sonia's niece Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) is involved in a drug ring and Sonia discovers this when Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) informs her. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! A new highly accurate blood test for prostate cancer is giving doctors hope that they will soon be able to screen for the disease.. Cassidy commented, "it was all decided without doing that. Unbeknown to Tanya, Max has started an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), who is Max's son Bradley Branning's (Charlie Clements) former girlfriend. Emily Andre shared a rare picture of her two kids. I do love playing Tanya, but it is very different to the roles I had before EastEnders. Sonia Fowler and Martin [1][2][3] Joyner originally turned down the role as she had doubts over whether she could work in a soap opera. Everythings OK with bub, just high blood pressure for me. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner has given birth to twins. "That is mine and your little secret," she quipped. Tanya later feels guilty and digs him up and breaks up with Sean. Sonia steals the money from Dot's bank account. I will grab every chance I can to show Tanya dropping her guard." However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. EastEnders (1985- ) Full Cast & Crew. Inside EastEnders star Kellie Bright's family life as she gives birth to her third child Kellie Bright is best known as Linda Carter on BBC's EastEnders and has had a rocky road on the soap. [17] The director of Jo's Cervical Cancer trust Robert Music said that EastEnders must depict the disease accurately and responsibly saying "It's about educating the general public who perhaps aren't aware of the disease, but also with cervical cancer, there are thousands of women out there who have been diagnosed or are living with this. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Zoe Ball and Norman Cook are the 'happiest parents' as they welcome baby Nelly May Lois, Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian proudly shows off her newborn son Mason, I'm pregnant! She does not cope though, and is nearly drawn back to Max. Rainie, feeling guilty, lies to Bernie, as she claims that Stuart is beating his cancer, before they head off to the hospital. She rejects a phone call from Martin and gets very drunk. A devastated Sonia rejects Rocky although she does form a warm relationship with Rockys partner Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Tanya returns to Walford with her new fianc Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth). . [17], Jo Joyner said that she will make sure that the storyline will be "honest and true to life" as possible. Almost one in eight men in Britain will develop prostate cancer . In June 2020, Sonia decides she wants to get in touch with her birth father, Terry Cant. Sonia is better known for her problematic marriage with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou/James Bye), which ends in 2006 when Sonia begins an affair with nurse Naomi Julien (Petra Letang). [5] It was expected that Cassidy would leave in spring 2016, with Sonia departing on-screen in summer 2016. She later apologises to Max before learning that Abi is brain-dead and that she will never recover. Joyner was nominated for the "best actress" award at the All About Soap Awards in 2012[33] and later won the award. . Joyner made an unannounced return on 25 December 2017 as part of Jossa and Fitzgerald's departures. [10].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. Home and Away (2014): Jess gives birth on the beach Birthly TV 44.7K subscribers Subscribe 5.5K Share 1.2M views 10 months ago #birthscene #birthlytv Jess (Georgia Chara) goes into labor while. David loses interest in Cindy so she takes drastic action and in October 1996, she hires John Valecue (Steve Weston), a hitman to kill Ian. Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriend Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. Phil's relieved, especially because the stakes were so high. Later, when Tanya and baby are safely in hospital, Stacey and Bradley visit and Stacey and Max agree to move on. Max was the love of her life, but his affair with Stacey destroyed their marriage, and nearly destroyed her. After having her breast lump checked, Sonia is given the all-clear. Later, when Peggy helps Honey carry the presents that she was supposed to be returning back into The Vic, she's shocked by what she finds in the wardrobe, Elsewhere, Peggy lays into Roxy about losing the charity money; Libby realises how much she missed Chelsea; and Lauren finally gets round to burning the wedding video onto a DVD, The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. Later, Lauren gets drunk on a night out and leaves with a stranger; she does not return the next morning. The pair eventually reconcile for their daughter Rebecca, however Sonia develops a feud with Martin's mother Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) which ends when Pauline is murdered. Tanya then has to face her sister, Rainie (Tanya Franks), turning up as she did the year before, claiming she is clean of drugs, though tests positive, so Tanya orders her to leave. Tanya leaves her purse behind and Ava returns it, meeting Cora. The episodes were shown live, and Joyner accidentally referred to Ian by his actor's name.[29]. [4] She said "It was a massive decision. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, He says I come back miserable, but once I've put the kids in the bath and had a laugh, then I feel good again. Her big moment arrives as she reveals that she wants to call him Oscar. [21] Additionally, in 2004, Cassidy was awarded "best dramatic performance by a young actor or actress" for the role. I'd like to see a bit more of her feisty side. She then sets about arranging Dots funeral and shares her memories of Dot with others. He shares the tot with Rainie, played by Tanya Franks, who he chose to dump un heartbreaking scenes telling her it was better for the baby. [30] The episodes were mainly filmed at night due to Joyner's other work commitments. Tanya arrives in Albert Square after her husband Max Branning's car breaks down, not realising in fact Max is visiting his family. Patrick tells Tanya the truth about Avathat she is alive and Cora gave her up for adoption, so Tanya secretly tracks down Ava to her place of work, a school in Dalston. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. Cindy soon follows Ian back to Walford with her new boyfriend, Nick Holland (Dominic Taylor). Sonia and Jamie get engaged, but due to Jamie's fling with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and constant rowing, the relationship ends. The 31-year-old, who plays Tanya Branning in the soap, delivered a boy and a girl late last month. Actress Milly Zero has stunned her adoring followers with her recent full-mirror glam snap. Tanya and Max later share a kiss, after Max is abducted and beaten by Jack. Sonia visits Jamie's grave and later returns to The Queen Victoria pub, and drunkenly berates Phil, Jamie's godfather, about his treatment of Jamie. When Martin and Charlie "Tubbs" Savage (Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong) knock down George Watson (Jack Bennett), Sonia visits George in hospital to question him about the hit-and-run. Get the latest on EastEnders with all the latest news, gossip and spoilers about soaps, including EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and top TV. [22] Speaking to the Daily Star, Joyner said that rather than becoming depressed over the scenes, she goes home relieved that it's not her life. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). Guilty and digs him up and breaks up with Sean the roles i had before eastenders ). 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