After Keanu begins showing a romantic interest in Ingrid Solberg (Pernille Broch), Keanu agrees for Karen to meet her. ', "EastEnders fans left confused by surprise new character", "EastEnders favourite to return as show regular after impressing in guest stint", "EastEnders: Whitney returns and she's engaged to Woody! The Taylors' belongings are removed by bailiffs due to Karen failing to repay loans, but they can get them back the next day if they can raise 1000, so Karen and Bernadette go to visit Karen's sister, Kandice Taylor (Hannah Spearritt). They first appear together in the episode broadcast on 17 January 2017,[43] and made their final appearances in the episode broadcast on 21 July 2017. Tiffany and Keegan decide that he will join her in Germany and the pair leave together, with Keegan bidding farewell to Karen, Vinny, his father Mitch Baker and his sister Bailey Baker. The characters and castings were announced on 10 May 2017. On Thursday night (May 30), the matriarch was devastated in the aftermath of her sons Chatham and Riley being targeted by Dennis Mitchell in a vicious and cruel unprovoked attack. Keegan steals a bike. He added that Woody would "ruffle some feathers and obviously break some hearts". Nieces Max and Rainie meet with Abi's social worker, Calvin Hoskins (Colin Tierney), and use Jack's house to convince him they are suitable to raise Abi and after the meeting, Rainie and Max row about Rainie potentially ruining Max's plan to raise Abi. Martin is not happy when Stacey seemingly changes her mind about Martin looking after Lily, Arthur and Hope for the night, but he refuses to look after Hope when Stacey offers as he suspects she will see Max. [15], When business consultant Fi Browning (Lisa Faulkner) tells the Carters that they must fire at least two of their employees, the Carters decide that Woody is the only one that should be fired. Its surreal but Im ever so grateful to be given the opportunity and I cant wait to see the audiences reaction to us. O'Connor compared the characters to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Coronation Street's Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix), saying "whatever fate throws at them, they pick themselves up and face the next day. Ted arms himself with his gun and when someone checks on the couple, Ted accidentally shoots Johnny Carter (Ted Reilly). [65] After being given a warning, Bex tells Madison, Alexandra and Louise she took the blame despite being the only innocent person, and they laugh at her. [69] When Alexandra sees Bex in the local shop, she knocks the sugar she is buying out of her hands and sticks chewing gum in her hair when she goes to pick it up. Karen discovers that her son Keanu is having an affair with her married rival Sharon. I really suffered' The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson on Marian role. He also said that Morris is "deliciously contemptable as Keegan, a character we are meant to hate. She is the half-sister of Keegan Baker and the late Chantelle Atkins, and auntie to Chantelles children Mia and Mackenzie. Zayan's words anger Shakil and they end up fighting, and Zayan leaves Shakil with cuts to his face. Speaking of joining the show, Bergin said: "I am delighted to be joining EastEnders as I have watched and admired it since the days of Dirty Den. Before he leaves, Woody tells Jack that all he has ever done is run away after which, he departs Walford. He returned on 7 February and departed again on 21 February. EastEnders spoilers: Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins will learn about Gray, Holding viewers 'switch off' ITV drama after '10 minutes', EastEnders spoilers: Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins could bid farewell to Karen, EastEnders' Jessica Plummer forgoes underwear in daring lace-up gown, Tamzin Outhwaite left 'in tears' over Liverpool's tribute to Ukraine, Danny Dyer health: Star on mental health 'struggle' and Covid fear. Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) also left the Square after his love triangle with Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) and Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) came to a dramatic conclusion. Although were not sure Pauline would have agreed! But they both forgave Karen when they realised shed acted with good intentions. Riley Taylor "[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. Concerned for Keegan, Tiffanys sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) calls Tiffany back to Walford. Bernadette's silence will prompt Karen's "own suspicions", but she could have "the wrong end of the stick" or uncover a "worrying secret" about Bernadette. "[188], Joyce Murray, played by Maggie Steed, first appears in the episode broadcast on 26 May 2017,[178] along with her husband, Ted Murray, played by Christopher Timothy. [197] The next day, she sees him in Albert Square and grabs him by the throat, telling him to leave her alone. When Tiffanys father Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) returns later in the year, he reveals that Tiffany and Keegan are still together and Keegan has started working with Ricky in his garage. Karen's sister does have a child of her own so looking after two more would not be life-changing but she would be able to give them a life their grandparents wouldn't. As poor Karen buckled under the strain, she sobbed and viewers cried with her. Ted tells Joyce that Dot Branning (June Brown) is their neighbour, who they already know, and Ted mentions that Dot's son Nick Cotton (John Altman) used to be friends with their son, Alan. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Storylines 3 Background Information 4 See also Backstory Mia was born to Gray and Chantelle in 2012. What Links Here EastEnders will welcome a new addition to the Taylor family in 2019, when Karen's much talked-about daughter Chantelle finally pitches up, eighteen months after the rest of her clan arrived in the Square. Madison and Alexandra tell Louise they have to report to Mrs Lund every day because of her, and then agree with each other that she has disrespected them and must not get away with it. What a guy!"[100]. As he collapses in pain, Shakil collapses beside him, having also been stabbed. Stacey's cousin, Hayley Slater (Katie Jarvis), gets involved by pretending to be interested in Martin and encouraging him to keep the children for longer than agreed, resulting in him being visited by the police. [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. Martin keeps Lily, Arthur and Hope inside, away from Stacey, though he and Stacey support each other briefly when Lily holds Hope by the upstairs window, asking for Stacey. When Whitney says farewell to her family and friends, Woody realises she is better to remain in Walford and leaves her a note at the tube station, thus leaving Walford without her and ending their engagement.[171]. Mick returns the gun to Aidan, saying he will not take part in the plan, and Aidan meets Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and thinks he could be a good replacement for Mick. Karen attempts to reluctantly talk to Keanu about his father, but she fails and talks to Mitch about her being stabbed by Keanu's father. [111] Bex tells Gethin she is moving on from what happened between them, claiming to have an older boyfriend, and Gethin decides to tutor Bex again. He declares his love for Lauren but she says she does not feel the same way. Walters said the brothers "were so nervous" on their first day with "all these lights, cameras everything, all the people", but as they began to settle in, they started "to become themselves in the scenes which is beautiful to see. 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. Shortly afterwards, Steven dies after being injured in a fire caused by Abi's father Max Branning (Jake Wood). 23B Albert Square (2017-2020) "[216] Bernadette's refusal to name the father leaves Karen "more frustrated than ever. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. [78] Bex speaks to Louise's step-brother, Dennis Rickman Jnr (Bleu Landau), about the party on Travis's behalf. When Cora visits Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Abi's step-grandfather, Cora puts Ian on the spot by claiming he is supporting custody application to Max and Rainie. Keanu goes on a date with a client, Julie (Mazz Murray), and she invites Keanu to her room. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of Marshall W. Butt and Elsie Bagby Butt. [135] He later comes to Shirley's welcome party only to find out that her stay in prison has been extended. The Square will never be quite the same again"[213], In an interview, O'Connor added that The Taylor family "feel very different to the other characters" they have, calling them "a big messy brood." Madison and Alexandra take selfies with Louise when she is too drunk to know about it. [209] Karen takes Bernadette to see Dr Natasha Black (Rachel Bavidge), who confirms the pregnancy. [1] . Official MapQuest website, find driving directions, maps, live traffic updates and road conditions. [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. [152] However, after a heart-to-heart with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Lauren decides to give Josh a chance and they start dating. He's hilarious! Alexandra gets herself out of trouble by telling Louise and Bex that Travis may not have been responsible for spiking her drink and Louise insists that Madison and Alexandra are still her friends, but Bex worries that they have targeted Louise. [17] Freda and Denise later sit their final exam and afterwards, Freda tells Denise that her mind went blank and asks how Denise did. Martin rejects Stacey when she says Lily, Arthur and Hope need her and he decides he will not let Stacey near Lily, Arthur and Hope. Karen panics when Chatham and Riley are not at school to pick up and she finds them at a home with a loan shark, who insults Riley and Chatham's learning difficulties. Martin is overjoyed when he learns that he has another daughter, but is told she has complications. When Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy) and his wife, Joyce Murray (Maggie Steed), find that they have been burgled, Ted blames the Taylors and the police question them. [195] Tom then sends Michelle a scarf and as it smells of a perfume he gave her, she guesses it is his wife's scarf. Karen then confides in Bernadette about a miscarriage she suffered after her older half-sister, Chantelle. Following their first time together, Keegan proposes to Tiffany. "[283] Although Lauren is "fuming" in the aftermath of learning about Abi's baby, Fitzgerald states that Abi regards it as a "relief [] she's got this massive weight off her chest. They're noisy, brash and not-to-be-messed-with. Hopefully 2018 will bring the brothers a bigger storyline? ", Caitlin added: "Surprised Mack and Mia aren't being shown more #EastEnders. They later find Bex in the local chicken shop and Madison tells Bex that she owes her a new top, and Alexandra insults Bex's weight. They finish packing up their flat at Walford Towers and arrive at their new home. After Riley takes Stacey Fowler's (Lacey Turner) phone to give to Bernadette, they try to sell it, but eventually return it to Stacey. [163][164] Ryan made a temporary departure on 28 November. PORTSMOUTH-Marshall W. Butt, Jr., 95, of Olde Towne was called to heaven on Thursday, November 26, 2020. After being told by Imogen that Josh does not like children, Lauren asks if he would like to go with her and Louie to the zoo. Phil employs Keanu as a mechanic and on his first day, he is reunited with Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths), the father of his half-siblings Chantelle and Keegan Baker (Zack Morris). The siblings - played by Alfie and Tom Jacobs - first joined the EastEnders cast back in June last year, alongside on-screen mum Karen (Lorraine Stanley), older brother Keanu (Danny Walters) and sister Bernadette (Clair Norris). He is portrayed by Tom Jacobs. Karen attempts to reluctantly talk to Keanu about his father, but she fails and talks to Mitch about her being stabbed by Keanu's father. Later, Bex goes to the caf where her great-aunt Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) asks her to serve Alexandra and Madison their drinks; they insult her and Alexandra trips Bex, causing Kathy to spill soup on Madison. Keegan confesses to Tiffany that he is a virgin (he had been interrupted before sleeping with Louise) and she admits that she was raped whilst in the drug ring. Apostolos offers Karen the job, but only because an employment agency failed to send anyone. [190], Ted and Joyce are a married couple, who arrive in Albert Square after being rehoused. Louise unknowingly has drinks that Madison and Alexandra spiked, resulting in Louise getting drunk. Gethin later names Madison and Alexandra when they are arrested by the police, but he does not stop the other students from insulting them when they are both escorted out. [16] He later bumps into Denise, he apologises to her but she tells him to get lost. It's not long before they put their differences aside, however, when they receive a worrying phone call about their grandchildren. Alexandra overhears Bex telling Shakil that Alexandra will mess up in the showcase so decides to take revenge. [196] Tom continues to follow her and she starts to get scared, locking herself in the house. Dinah was distressed by how Bailey had to see her suffer terrible pain. [105] Gethin reassures Bex as she apologises for her actions, but she reminds him he did not stop her. The character, who is yet to be cast, is the eldest of the Taylor siblings, and the result of Karen's relationship with Mitch Baker . On the day of her funeral, Whitney and Lauren talk about Josh and Whitney tells Lauren to think about whether Josh is right for her and if she can love him as much as she loved Peter. When Michelle starts internet dating, she meets a man called Doug (Trevor Murphy) and goes on a date with him at The Albert bar. Karen is a modern day Pauline. Lorraine Stanley (left) played young Mo in the 2004 EastEnders special Pat and Mo. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| [219] That year, she was also nominated at the Inside Soap Awards for Funniest Female. [7] He made his final appearance on 14 November. [34], In March 2018, it was announced that Keegan and Shakil would be involved in a "hard-hitting" knife crime storyline that "will place the Kazemis and Taylors at the heart of the show", following Keegan and Shakil being attacked in "tragic scenes" that sees their lives turned "upside down. [19] Joyce is hurt but not surprised when her and Ted's daughter, Judith, cancels her visit on Father's Day.[21]. [194] Tom and Michelle meet for a drink again and despite her confession that she was the one who fell in love with a younger student, causing the ending of her marriage, Tom kisses her. 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. Executive consultant John Yorke added: "EastEnders deserves the very best and in Patrick we are absolutely privileged to have a truly great actor join the show. The Taylor's arrive on Albert Square and upset the residents with their rowdy behaviour. After Bex is told she will be interviewed under caution, she tells Louise she will admit the truth, so Louise confesses that Madison and Alexandra were responsible for sending it on and she should think about bringing them into it. He tries to kiss her but she backs away, so he forces himself on her. "[237] Bernadette "refuses initially to reveal the father of her unborn child", however, Karen "remains determined to get to the truth. Ted and Joyce find that they have been burgled and Ted blames the Taylors and the police question them. One problem though we has Ollie and Janet and With Vi returning I assume Christopher. "[188] Laura-Jayne Tyler of Inside Soap found Joyce and Ted dull and predicted that Joyce died after being "bored to death by her husband's chess obsession."[192]. [29] Gethin later informs Bex and Sonia that Madison and Alexandra will be prosecuted. Karen panics when Riley and Chatham are not at school to pick up and she finds them at a home with a loan shark, who insults Riley and Chatham's learning difficulties. There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for The Taylors. But though they may lack cash, the Taylors have love and warmth in spades. This summer is going to be explosive as the Taylors settle in Walford. [108] Gethin warns a man that visits Sonia to stay away from her, who was the son of a patient who died in Kettering, after Sonia inherited his mother's money. After bickering again and Karen throwing the money back, Kandice and Karen make up.[274]. Karen, Bernadette and Karen's son, Keegan Baker (Zack Morris), agree to help her by pretending she is ill. After successfully fooling her supporters with fake photos, the golf club director, Ellie James (Helen Masters), asks Kandice for a video call to show her supporters. Joyce instructs Ted to keep it out of her way and he opens the box, which has a gun inside.