EastEnders star's baby name confirmed but there's a devastating twist

EastEnders enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation that Mick Carter might be making a dramatic return to Albert Square after Danny Dyer was spotted in a cosy selfie with on-screen wife Kellie Bright. Danny, 46, famously exited the soap over the festive season in 2022 when his character Mick Carter tragically disappeared at sea.The incident occurred after a tense confrontation involving Janine Butcher (played by Charlie Brooks) and Linda Carter, leading Mick to heroically dive into the waves to save the two women. However, he vanished beneath the surf and hasn't been seen since.

The latest EastEnders episode delivered a swoon-worthy moment for Peter Beale (Thomas Law) played by and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) shippers as the ex-lovers locked lips in a steamy scene. After days of rekindling their connection, Peter and Lauren finally gave into their feelings with a kiss in Thursday's instalment. Whitney Dean's dramatic exit from Albert Square has inadvertently played Cupid for Peter and Lauren, drawing them back together.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday night's episode as Whitney Dean bid farewell to the BBC One soap after a 16-year stint.

Eastenders fans were left in tears on Thursday night (23 May) as Whitney Dean, played by Shona McGarty, made her exit from the BBC soap after a 16-year stint. Whitney, who first appeared on our screens back in 2008, has been at the centre of numerous dramatic storylines over the years. Most recently, she was left devastated when she discovered that her partner and father of her newborn baby Dolly, Zack Hudson, had cheated on her with her friend Lauren Branning.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty is preparing to leave the BBC soap that she’s starred in for 16 years. Shona plays Whitney Dean and will very soon be bowing out after her disastrous wedding. Whitney was all set to marry her boyfriend, and father of her newborn baby, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) when Britney revealed he’d cheated on her with best mate Lauren Branning (Jacquline Jossa).

One of EastEnders' former stars will be taking to the stage in Manchester this summer as the best of the UK's soaps are celebrated in a special ceremony.

It's the end of an era for EastEnders viewers as fan favourite Whitney Dean leaves Albert Square in tonight's episode, with star Shona McGarty exiting the soap after 16 years.The long-time Walford resident has been through a tough time recently, having found out at the altar that her husband-to-be Zack had slept with her best friend Lauren. With little baby Dolly to look after and heart-break to deal with, Whitney revealed in Wednesday's episode that she would be leaving the Square for good.

Choosing a baby name can be an absolute nightmare. There's a massive list of potential names, and parents often spend the whole pregnancy debating the perfect choice for their new bundle of joy. Whether you're after something unique or prefer a classic, picking the right name isn't as simple as it sounds.

EastEnders have a new star joining the cast - and she’s a familiar face to soap fans. Doctors actress Bharti Patel will be joining EastEnders for the guest role of Maya Houssain. Fans will know Bharti from Doctors where she plays Ruhma Carter, a role she first took on in 2015.

Two BBC actresses showed off their new look for an EastEnders episode - looking completely different to their characters' usual attire. Shona McGarty and Jacqueline Jossa posted a picture of themselves clad in black and white outfits and wigs that made the pair of them almost unrecognisable.Their fancy dress was part of an EastEnders episode for Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson’s (James Farrar) joint stag and hen - aka ‘sten’ - do.

James Farrar, the Greenwich-born actor who's best known for his role as heartthrob chef Zack Hudson on EastEnders, first made his mark in Albert Square in 2021. Over the past three years, the 37 year old has kept us all glued to our screens with a series of gripping storylines, including his character's HIV diagnosis and the devastating loss of baby peach. Initially introduced as Sharon Watt's brother, James has had us hooked with Zack's love life, involving characters like Nancy Carter, Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

EastEnders' Whitney went into labour during Thursday's episode - but got a nasty shock when she arrived at the hospital to see a face from her past. After being locked in a truck with Lauren, Whitney - played by Shona McGarty - soon went into labour and eventually made it to hospital. However, she wasn't too happy that learn that delivering her baby would be Nurse Lynsey - the midwife who delivered Peach, the baby she was forced to abort and give birth to after she was diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome.

Congratulations are in order for Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie who have welcomed their first child together. The pair, who tied the knot back in a stunning ceremony in 2021, revealed on Instagram that they’d welcomed a baby into the world on Tuesday, 14 May, as they introduced their little bundle of joy into the world. As Ant shared the happy news, the doting dad, 48, also revealed what he and Anne-Marie have named their little one as he opened up about expanding their family.

EastEnders star Patsy Kensit has reportedly ended her engagement to property mogul Patric Cassidy following a series of heated arguments. A source told The Sun: “It’s been a tumultuous relationship between Patsy and Patric. “While there was a lot of passion in their whirlwind romance, and they had a lot in common, ultimately it became too much hard work.

A former EastEnders star is set to make a showbiz comeback after being out of the spotlight since January. Actor Bobby Davro, famed for playing Vinnie Monks in the BBC One soap, suffered a terrifying health scare at the start of the year and has been recovering at home over the past four months following a hospital stay. Bobby, 65, is now ready to return to the spotlight and will be taking to the stage with a new comedy set at the Edinburgh Fringe.The show, titled Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh At It, is scheduled to run from 2 August until 25 August, according to The Sun.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has officially unveiled her latest career plans after leaving the BBC soap earlier this year. As regular viewers will know, Lorraine announced her character Karen Taylor’s departure last August, with the character last seen on screen in February 2024.

Olly Alexander made a cameo appearance in last night’s episode of EastEnders (May 2) – watch below.The Years & Years frontman starred in a scene on the BBC One soap ahead of representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11).Alexander visited the iconic Queen Victoria pub on Albert Square, where he was introduced as a friend of Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff). The latter character explained that the pair “go way back”, adding: “Years and years, in fact.”The singer added: “We met in a bar in Manchester.

A former EastEnders star has been confirmed as Death in Paradise's new lead detective.

Christmas has come early this year for Danny Dyer, who is already in festive mode to film an upcoming film in London.The former EastEnders star was spotted shooting new movie Christmas Karma with The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar on Thursday. Danny is set to play a London black cabbie in the festive flick, which has been written, directed and produced by Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha.The film is modern Bollywood musical based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. In new pictures, Danny - who's sporting a Christmas jumper, fetching cap and a gilet - can be seen chuckling along with Gurinder.

Death in Paradise has revealed the next lead to replace Ralf Little on the BBC show - and he's a familiar face to EastEnders fans. The series announced on Thursday that Don Gilet, 57 - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.