Shona McGarty has shared her hope that her beloved character Whitney Dean will have a happy ending when she exits EastEnders.
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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has confirmed she's engaged to her long-term partner Mark Perez. Sharing a sweet collage of images from their relationship together, the soap star penned: "Almost 10 years with you, I can now call you my Fiancé , I can’t wait to marry you Mark Perez, I love you and Nancy so much!!!!! Xxx us forever xxx new chapter".The couple have been together since 2014, and have one daughter together, Nancy, who was born in 2015. Friends, colleagues and followers alike flocked to the comment section to share their well wishes for the couple.
EastEnders alum Danielle Harold said: "Ahhh so excited love you both". One person commented: "Congratulations!! What a lovely couple! All the best to you, Mark & Nancy! As she would say, you’ve got to risk it for a chocolate biscuit!!" A third said: "I love this post!!! I cant wait for the wedding. Congratulations to such a beautiful couple.
Love you both xxxx", while another commented: "Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy for all 3 of you". And another said: "Congratulations you lovely lot", while one added: "So happy for you [heart emojis] Congratulations to you both!" Lorraine, 47, shot to fame on Albert Square playing Karen Taylor, joining the long-running soap as a regular in 2017. Keen to act from a young age, she trained at London's prestigious Arts Education School before appearing in a string of television and film roles.
Shona McGarty has shared her hope that her beloved character Whitney Dean will have a happy ending when she exits EastEnders.
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EastEnders icon Nina Wadia has confessed that she was asked for a selfie while she was in labour.The actress, best known for playing Zainab Masood in EastEnders and appearing in BBC's Goodness Gracious Me, has revealed she was shocked to be stopped by a fan while she was about to give birth.The 54-year-old said that the bizarre encounter happened while she was being rushed by medics while in labour with her son Aiden. Nina, who was a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant in 2021, explained that she had to refuse someone a photo and said it was “unusual” that the fan didn’t consider how inappropriate they were being. She told the Daily Star: “The strangest place I’ve been recognised was when I was giving birth.They asked for a selfie.
In a year which has already seen us bid goodbye to a wealth of fan favourites, including Lola Pearce and Finlay Baker, it appears the EastEnders cast changes are going to keep on coming with a whole host of much-loved stars also bidding Walford goodbye this year. So far, we know one mystery star is due to depart at Christmas as part of an explosive whodunnit mystery that has been teased all year long, but before that fans will have to bid a fond farewell to numerous other staples of the BBC soap.
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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag The death of Eastenders' Karen Taylor has been 'confirmed' as it's revealed that the actress Lorraine Stanley is set to leave the show. After seven years as the matriarch for the Taylor family, Karen will no longer feature in Albert Square as the actress leaves the role. Bosses of the famous BBC soap opera have decided to write the character out of the show and it looks like her character could be coming to a tragic conclusion.
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Since first arriving on the familiar streets of Albert Square back in June, EastEnders newcomer Francesca Henry has quickly become a firm fan favourite for her portrayal as Gina Knight, the daughter of Cindy Beale and George Knight. Charming viewers at home with her stunning good looks and sassy personality, Gina has rapidly become on the must-watch characters in the soap, with Francesca herself even hinting that a potential romance may soon be unfolding on screen for her Walford alter ego.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Fans of EastEnders have been left wondering whether the upcoming exit of a favourite star could potentially lead to the uncovering of a mystery male character's identity, who is to be "killed off" later this year. Viewers of the east London soap are already aware that Christmas Day 2023 will see a male character axed from the show in what could be a possible murder twist.They also know that the killing will transpire whilst guests gather at the Queen Vic pub, with six female suspects - aptly being dubbed 'The Six' - being forced into the line of inquiry as a potential murderer.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Home and Away actress Ada Nicodemou has waited seven years for boyfriend Adam Rigby to get down on one knee, but a new report suggests that the wait could soon be over.The 46 year old plays Leah Patterson-Baker on the Australian soap - a role she's brought to life since way back in 2000 - but recently sidestepped the country's prestigious Logie Awards in favour of a Cypriot holiday with Adam and her young son from a previous marriage, Johnas Xipolitas. According to New Idea, the loved-up couple were in Cyprus for a specific reason as Adam met Ada's extended family for the first time, with her nearest and dearest revealing to the publication that they're clearly "mad about each other" and it's just a matter of time before they walk down the aisle.
Emmerdale actor Bhasker Patel said goodbye to his long-running character Rishi Sharma in a shocking instalment from the Dales last night (27 July), leaving fans devastated. After his stunning exit, which ended a 12 year stint on the smash hit soap, Bhasker appeared on ITV’s Lorraine to speak with guest host, Christine Lampard, where he confirmed the surprise death wasn't his idea.The veteran actor revealed producers informed him they were going to "kill him off".
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley is enjoying a break from Albert Square Lorraine, 47, flashed a huge smile as she posed on the beach wearing a pink and green halter neck swimsuit. She looked over the moon to be joined by her lookalike sister, Donna, who rocked a khaki bikini, while the pair twinned in large square sunglasses.
EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley, who plays Karen Taylor in the BBC soap, has announced she got down on one knee and asked her long-term partner Mark Perez to marry her.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has announced her engagement to her long-term partner - to the delight of her co-stars. The 47 year old, who plays Walford’s loveable matriarch Karen Taylor, shared the news with a sweet post on Instagram.To celebrate the milestone, she posted a cute photo collage of her and partner Mark Perez, with whom she shares daughter Nancy. As a caption, she wrote: “Almost 10 years with you,I can now call you my fiancé.
One EastEnders cast member has shared a throwback snap from when she was on set with a Hollywood A-lister, and she looks completely different. Lorraine Stanley, who plays Karen Taylor in the BBC soap, is in the picture alongside legendary actor Tom Hardy.The 47 year old looks nothing like she does now as she shared the picture from when she stared alongside Tom in the 2015 movie Legend.The film is about the Kray twins' murderous crimes, and Lorraine played a barmaid throughout the film. On Saturday, Lorraine looked back on her time with Tom, 45, as she shared a photo of them on set.
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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Barbara Windsor’s husband Scott Mitchell has found love again - this time with another star from EastEnders.The widower of the late Peggy Mitchell actress is said to have fallen for Tanya Franks, 55, who previously played Rainie Cross on the soap. According to a source, Scott is believed to be "truly happy" despite previously fearing he might "never find another." Scott’s wife Dame Barbara Windsor passed away in December 2020, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014.
The widow of Dame Barbara Windsor has confirmed that he's found love with another actress three years of the EastEnders star's death. Scott Mitchell is said to have gone official with Tanya Franks, who also starred in the BBC One soap, on holiday this month in Greece.
EastEnders actress Tanya Franks knew Barbara Windsor’s widower Scott Mitchell for years before they became a couple.