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BBC EastEnders legend 'gutted' as they're forced to pull out of panto hours before going on stage - www.ok.co.uk
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16.12.2023

BBC EastEnders legend 'gutted' as they're forced to pull out of panto hours before going on stage

EastEnders legend Shona McGarty was forced to pull out of a highly anticipated panto performance this week, after the much loved actress was struck down by an unexpected illness. The soap star, who is best known to fans for playing Whitney Dean in the BBC soap, was sadly forced to miss her performance in Beauty and the Beast at Dartford’s Orchard theatre on Friday 15 December, with Shona also expected to miss out on Saturday’s performance too.The “gutted” star was heartbroken to relay the news to fans on social media, as she admitted she had been struggling with a bug for the past few days.

EastEnders fans rumble huge return for David Wicks - 30 years after debut - www.ok.co.uk - France - Jordan - city Holby
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28.03.2024

EastEnders fans rumble huge return for David Wicks - 30 years after debut

EastEnders fans believe an iconic character will be returning to the show 10 years after his departure. During the episode on Wednesday 27 March, Martin Fowler (James Bye) ended up on a date with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) where the pair chatted about their dating disasters to family. Martin mentioned David Wicks (played by Michael French) leading fans to wonder whether he will soon be making a return to Walford.

BBC EastEnders' Patsy Palmer's real-life brother's addiction battle and prison past - www.ok.co.uk - county Bristol
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17.03.2024

BBC EastEnders' Patsy Palmer's real-life brother's addiction battle and prison past

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer returned to the show with a big smile, but behind the scenes, she's dealing with family heartache. Her older brother is battling to overcome his addiction problems. Fans saw Patsy, 51, come back as the feisty Bianca Jackson on the soap.

BBC EastEnders icon Laurie Brett shares emotional picture from hospital bed after surgery - www.ok.co.uk
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06.03.2024

BBC EastEnders icon Laurie Brett shares emotional picture from hospital bed after surgery

Former EastEnders star Laurie Brett, known for her iconic role as Jane Beale on the BBC soap, has revealed she underwent surgery in an emotional hospital post shared with fans. The 54-year-old actress, who graced the screens of EastEnders for 13 years before departing in 2017, took to social media to update her followers on her health journey. In the heartfelt snapshot shared on X - formerly known as Twitter - Laurie was pictured in a hospital gown, clutching a cuddly rabbit toy to her shoulder.

EastEnders fans baffled by Whitney Dean's 'final scenes' as Zack leaves her behind - www.ok.co.uk - city Milton
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06.03.2024

EastEnders fans baffled by Whitney Dean's 'final scenes' as Zack leaves her behind

BBC EastEnders viewers were left scratching their heads after watching Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) apparent 'final scenes' on the soap. Shona is set to bid farewell to Albert Square and her character Whitney very soon after 15 years on the soap.

Inside EastEnders’ Whitney star Shona McGarty’s life off screen – co-star romance to 'special talent' - www.ok.co.uk - city Milton
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04.03.2024

Inside EastEnders’ Whitney star Shona McGarty’s life off screen – co-star romance to 'special talent'

Shona McGarty, who's played Whitney Dean in EastEnders for over 15 years, has been involved in some major storylines, including several failed relationships. From being groomed by Bianca's partner Tony King to marrying Lee Carter, Whitney, Bianca Butcher's step-daughter, has endured her fair share of drama in Albert Square.

Major EastEnders character left fighting for their life after being run down by car in spoilers - www.ok.co.uk - city Milton
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27.02.2024

Major EastEnders character left fighting for their life after being run down by car in spoilers

Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) is left in critical condition after a car accident in EastEnders spoilers, can she be saved? In a special episode that takes place across five weeks, Whitney and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) go to visit Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) in Milton Keynes.The pair are met with discontent from two local children, Britney (Lola Campbell) and Taylor. Whitney also tells Bianca about her pregnancy, but asks her to keep it secret from Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) who is struggling to conceive. A few weeks later, still in Milton Keynes, Whitney and Britney start to form a kinship and the youngster comes over for dinner at Bianca’s house.

BBC EastEnders' Whitney Dean displays huge baby bump as Shona McGarty films final soap scenes - www.ok.co.uk
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24.01.2024

BBC EastEnders' Whitney Dean displays huge baby bump as Shona McGarty films final soap scenes

Shona McGarty has been filming her final scenes as Whitney Dean, ahead of exit from EastEnders after nearly two decads in the much-loved role. The actress, 32, has played Whitney since her first appearance in Albert Square back in 2008, and has had a number of dramatic storylines including childhood sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and pregnancy loss. Her most recent storylines saw Whitney discover she was pregnant just months after losing her baby daughter Peach after giving birth to her 18 weeks into the pregnancy following a diagnosis of Edwards' syndrome.

EastEnders fans won’t believe Patsy Palmer’s totally different real name - www.ok.co.uk - Malibu - city Milton - Santa Monica
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22.01.2024

EastEnders fans won’t believe Patsy Palmer’s totally different real name

It’s been four years since Bianca Jackson last visited her hometown of Walford, but actress Patsy Palmer reveals she’s coming back to EastEnders this spring. Fans believe Patsy’s return will tie in with the exit of her on-screen daughter, Whitney Dean played by Shona McGarty, who confirmed last year that she would soon be leaving the show. It’s not easy for Patsy to make the trip over to the BBC soap, because while her character Bianca lives in Milton Keynes, Patsy has lived in Malibu for the last 10 years.

EastEnders airs another shock exit as fan favourite announces departure - www.ok.co.uk - Australia
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19.01.2024

EastEnders airs another shock exit as fan favourite announces departure

2024 is set to be a tough year for Albert Square and its residents, thanks to three Walford legends bidding their farewells. One of the actors saying his final goodbyes to EastEnders after years of service is - ironically - James Bye, who has played the role of Martin Fowler since 2014.

EastEnders legend spotted on set after agreeing to reprise iconic role - www.ok.co.uk - California - Houston - Jackson - Nepal
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19.01.2024

EastEnders legend spotted on set after agreeing to reprise iconic role

After five years away from Walford, EastEnders fans are in for a treat as soap legend Patsy Palmer has officially been spotted on set after agreeing to reprise her iconic role in the BBC soap. Patsy, who is best known to fans for playing Bianca Jackson in the soap revealed earlier this month that she had agreed to return to the soap and bring a touch of her trademark charm back to Walford.

BBC EastEnders viewers annoyed as soap is pulled from schedule in TV shake-up - www.ok.co.uk - city Bristol
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16.01.2024

BBC EastEnders viewers annoyed as soap is pulled from schedule in TV shake-up

EastEnders fans were left incredibly disappointed as their favourite BBC soap was unfortunately pulled from today's schedule, 16 January. BBC bosses chose to remove the serial drama from its usual slot as a result of scheduling conflicts.

EastEnders icon 'so excited' as they're confirmed to return to Walford 31 years after first appearance - www.ok.co.uk - city Milton
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13.01.2024

EastEnders icon 'so excited' as they're confirmed to return to Walford 31 years after first appearance

An EastEnders icon is reprising her role 31 years after her first appearance on the BBC soap. It’s been over four years since she last appeared on the show, but now Bianca Jackson will be making a comeback to our screens as actress Patsy Palmer returns to Walford for a short stint this spring.

BBC EastEnders' Whitney Dean makes huge decision after shock baby news - www.ok.co.uk
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04.01.2024

BBC EastEnders' Whitney Dean makes huge decision after shock baby news

EastEnders' Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) is set to make a big decision in tonight's episode following her shocking pregnancy news.The character confides in Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) after a fallout with her partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar), ahead of her departure from the popular BBC soap. Last year, Whitney and Zack were heartbroken when they discovered their unborn baby girl had Edwards' syndrome. Despite starting the process of termination, Whitney gave birth to their daughter Peach 18 weeks into the pregnancy.

EastEnders' Whitney Dean star 'heartbroken' as she makes 'hardest decision' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
02.01.2024

EastEnders' Whitney Dean star 'heartbroken' as she makes 'hardest decision'

EastEnders fan-favourite Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean on the BBC soap, has opened up on making one of the "hardest decisions" of her life as she announced the devastating news she had to put her dog down. The actress, who was thought to be secretly engaged to her former co-star Harry Reid, explained to her fans on Instagram that her beloved pet pooch had been battling heart failure for years, and she'd tried everything. Sadly, despite being there for her canine buddy throughout all the highs and lows and varying medical treatment, it was sadly the end of the road for Coco Chanel.

BBC EastEnders' Max Bowden's love life from co-star split to Love Island 'fling' - www.ok.co.uk - county Mitchell
ok.co.uk
02.01.2024

BBC EastEnders' Max Bowden's love life from co-star split to Love Island 'fling'

EastEnders star Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell, has had quite the love life off-screen with links to a co-star and Love Island contestant. Max, 28, has played the role of Ben on EastEnders since 2019 but will soon be waving goodbye to Albert Square as BBC confirmed his departure. His final scenes are thought to air in the coming weeks with his departure this year reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

BBC EastEnders' Shona McGarty's first role since exit revealed - with another soap star - www.ok.co.uk
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01.11.2023

BBC EastEnders' Shona McGarty's first role since exit revealed - with another soap star

BBC EastEnders star Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, has landed her first role since leaving the soap. She'll be starring alongside another EastEnders legend in a pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast. Shona confirmed earlier this year that she was leaving EastEnders to try something new.

BBC EastEnders star spotted 'arguing with shoppers and security in Tesco' - www.ok.co.uk - Ireland
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26.10.2023

BBC EastEnders star spotted 'arguing with shoppers and security in Tesco'

BBC EastEnders star Shona McGarty was reportedly spotted 'arguing with shoppers and security in Tesco'.The 32 year old actress, who is famous for playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders, is said to have argued with a fellow shopper in the car park about the way she'd parked her car. Shona and the woman were reportedly then approached by Tesco security staff who attempted to diffuse the argument as other shoppers watched on. In pictures obtained by the Mail Online, the soap star, who was dressed in blue jeans, a leopard print top, trainers and a long black faux fur coat, looked disgruntled as the reported argument took place.

Latest EastEnders spoilers see grieving Jay involved in horror accident - www.ok.co.uk
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17.10.2023

Latest EastEnders spoilers see grieving Jay involved in horror accident

Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) hits rock bottom before being involved in an accident, in EastEnders spoilers. Jay’s spiralling goes from bad to worse as he waves up after a night filled with booze and drugs. Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) senses something is wrong and Jay confesses he’s taking drugs, but keeps quiet about seeing Nadine Keller (Jazzy Phoenix).

EastEnders' Tony King star Chris Coghill's life off screen including famous ex wife - www.ok.co.uk
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12.10.2023

EastEnders' Tony King star Chris Coghill's life off screen including famous ex wife

Chris Coghill is probably best known for his role as Tony King in EastEnders, which he played between 2008 and 2009. The character was introduced as Bianca Butcher's partner, but Tony soon turned out to be a predatory paedophile who had been grooming his step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).The heartbreaking storyline was the catalyst for years of trouble and torment for Whitney, whose character was just 16 when Tony was sent to jail for his crimes. However, Whitney has had to revisit her triggering past as of late, due to her and partner Zack Hudson's journey to adopting a child.

EastEnders' Shona McGarty sparks engagement rumours with new boyfriend with giant sparkler - www.ok.co.uk - Ireland
ok.co.uk
26.09.2023

EastEnders' Shona McGarty sparks engagement rumours with new boyfriend with giant sparkler

Shona McGarty has sparked speculation that she’s ready to tie the knot with her new boyfriend David Bracken. EastEnders star Shona, 31, has reportedly been dating Irish musician David, 36, for a few months - and the pair only confirmed that they were dating at the beginning of September 2023.

Who is Shona McGarty's new boyfriend? Inside EastEnders star's romance with David Bracken - www.ok.co.uk - Ireland
ok.co.uk
26.09.2023

Who is Shona McGarty's new boyfriend? Inside EastEnders star's romance with David Bracken

Shona McGarty has publicly announced her new romance with boyfriend David Bracken, branding him her "whole world" in a sweet post. The EastEnders actress, 31, who is famed for portraying Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap for over 15 years, shared the first photo of her new beau on Instagram on Monday evening as she and David headed out to Shona's sister's wedding together. Soap star Shona and David looked smitten as they posed together in the loved-up snap, which showed Shona sporting a glam make-up look complete with statement lipstick and her hair styled in soft waves.

EastEnders spoilers see disaster in Walford for Freddie and Stacey Slater - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
26.09.2023

EastEnders spoilers see disaster in Walford for Freddie and Stacey Slater

Trouble brews in Albert Square for one family in EastEnders as spoilers reveal Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) goes head-to-head with her stalker and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) faces his father. Stacey is nervous ahead of the hearing to grant her Stalking Protection Order against Theo Hawthorne (William Ellis) and is put more on edge after Martin Fowler (James Bye) shows her the posters that Theo has been plastering all over the Square. Deciding to attend the hearing, Stacey loses her cool when Theo’s solicitor tears apart her reputation.

EastEnders' Shona McGarty reveals new boyfriend who's 'my world' after co-star split - www.ok.co.uk - Ireland - county Mitchell
ok.co.uk
25.09.2023

EastEnders' Shona McGarty reveals new boyfriend who's 'my world' after co-star split

Shona McGarty has debuted her new man a year after splitting from her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden.The Whitney Dean actress has posted about her mystery boyfriend for a while, but fans have now finally been treated to a good look at him.Taking to her Instagram Stories, Shona shared a black and white picture of the pair smiling and captioned the sweet snap: "Wedding time. My whole world @davidirishband.” David Bracken is an Irish musician who is one-half of guitar duo Blessed. The band have over 18k followers on Instagram and play gigs all over their home country.

Cindy Beale set to make a deal with the Panesars in latest EastEnders spoilers - www.ok.co.uk
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19.09.2023

Cindy Beale set to make a deal with the Panesars in latest EastEnders spoilers

The Beales hopes to get into business with the Panesars in latest EastEnders spoilers, could this be a recipe for disaster? Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is determined to impress the Panesars with her pie and mash shop pitch. But worried about getting into business with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Peter Beale (Thomas Law), reveals the Panesar family history - but Cindy only uses it as leverage. Later, Cindy is delighted when Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) agrees to a deal, but just as he’s about to sign on the dotted line, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) bursts in, revealing that Nugget Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) is missing.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty surprises pal Amy Walsh with wedding performance - www.ok.co.uk - Montenegro
ok.co.uk
11.09.2023

EastEnders star Shona McGarty surprises pal Amy Walsh with wedding performance

In front of 100 of their nearest and dearest, Emmerdale's Amy Walsh and EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Montenegro. In an exclusive interview with OK!, 36-year-old Amy describes the wedding as the "most perfect day," where the couple were joined by many of their soap co-stars, including Natalie Ann Jamieson, Olivia Bromley and Louisa Clein. Amy's sister Kimberley Walsh, singer in Girls Aloud, was also in attendance and loaned her their late grandma's ring.

Amy Walsh is married! Inside 'pure bliss' wedding to Toby-Alexander Smith, soap star guests, surprise duet and emotional speeches - www.ok.co.uk - Montenegro
ok.co.uk
11.09.2023

Amy Walsh is married! Inside 'pure bliss' wedding to Toby-Alexander Smith, soap star guests, surprise duet and emotional speeches

A week after their wedding in the foothills of Montenegro’s towering mountains, Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith are still pinching themselves. Emmerdale actress Amy, 36, and her actor husband Toby, 32, are in a state of “pure bliss” as they chat to us over Zoom while on honeymoon in the beautiful Balkan country – with Amy’s mum Diane on hand to babysit their 20-month-old daughter Bonnie. “Moments for just the two of us are still few and far between,” says Amy, laughing.

EastEnders' Whitney actress Shona McGarty 'happier than ever' with mystery boyfriend - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
15.08.2023

EastEnders' Whitney actress Shona McGarty 'happier than ever' with mystery boyfriend

Shona McGarty has shared that she's "happier than ever" ahead of her exit from EastEnders.The Walford icon who has played Whitney Dean for the last 15 years, recently announced that she would be leaving the show, with rumours suggesting that she may be joining ITV's Dancing On Ice. Along with a change of job, the actress appears to have also embarked on a new relationship with a mystery man, following her split from fellow EastEnders star Max Bowden a few months ago.

EastEnders Whitney star Shona McGarty reveals real reason for soap exit after 15 years - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
08.08.2023

EastEnders Whitney star Shona McGarty reveals real reason for soap exit after 15 years

One week on since revealing that she would be leaving EastEnders, Walford icon Shona McGarty has opened up about the reason to wave goodbye to the soap after 15 years on our screens.The 31 year told star, who is best known for playing Whitney Dean, was revealed to have quit last week, in a move that left fans of the actress devastated at the loss of such a popular character. Keen to explain the reason behind the move, Shona sat down with Inside Soap to share her thoughts on her departure, but not before admitting that it hasn’t been an “easy” decision to leave behind so many of her friends and colleagues on the show.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty says Whitney Dean deserves a 'happy ending' - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
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08.08.2023

EastEnders star Shona McGarty says Whitney Dean deserves a 'happy ending'

Shona McGarty has shared her hope that her beloved character Whitney Dean will have a happy ending when she exits EastEnders.

EastEnders icon 'in talks' to join Dancing On Ice following soap exit - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
07.08.2023

EastEnders icon 'in talks' to join Dancing On Ice following soap exit

Shona McGarty, who announced her exit from EastEnders just a few days ago, is reportedly already in talks to appear in the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice.The actress, 31, has played Whitney Dean for fifteen years but has decided to depart from the long-running soap amid a huge cast shake-up. And now she is said to be on "ITV's wishlist" for the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice, which will begin airing early next year. A source told The Sun: "Shona is a great name for Dancing On Ice and she is on ITV’s wish-list.

EastEnders 2023 changes – characters leaving, arriving and rumoured deaths - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
04.08.2023

EastEnders 2023 changes – characters leaving, arriving and rumoured deaths

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.

EastEnders' hunky Tyler Moon actor juggling two normal jobs 10 years since soap exit - www.ok.co.uk - London
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03.08.2023

EastEnders' hunky Tyler Moon actor juggling two normal jobs 10 years since soap exit

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag EastEnders star Tony Discipline has opened up on his life since leaving the iconic soap - and his two very different jobs. The actor, 34, shot to fame playing Tyler Moon on Albert Square where his character found himself at the centre of a love triangle with Shona McGarty ’s Whitney Dean, who recently called it quits on the show, and a tense and near fatal seizure after a boxing match. After two years, the actor left the show and this month marks a decade since his departure.Tony is in an entirely new career now though, juggling work as a firefighter and a barman.

Eastenders 2023 changes: characters leaving, arriving and returning - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
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02.08.2023

Eastenders 2023 changes: characters leaving, arriving and returning

Eastenders producers went all out this year with dramatic storylines in the soap.

EastEnders' Whitney Dean actress Shona McGarty 'quits' soap after 15 years - www.ok.co.uk
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29.07.2023

EastEnders' Whitney Dean actress Shona McGarty 'quits' soap after 15 years

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty has quit the BBC soap after 15 years of playing Whitney Dean, she has announced this evening. The 31 year old has revealed that while she has "loved her years on the show" she has decided that now is the time to leave, amid a huge cast shake-up. Speaking exclusively to The Sun on Sunday, Shona said: “I have decided to spread my wings and will be leaving EastEnders.

EastEnders' Karen star Lorraine Stanley looks nothing like character as she poses with onscreen sons - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
26.06.2023

EastEnders' Karen star Lorraine Stanley looks nothing like character as she poses with onscreen sons

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley looked virtually unrecognisable from her alter ego as Karen Taylor on the soap, as she posed with her onscreen sons in a slew of new photographs to celebrate her birthday.The talented star, who turns 47 on Wednesday, was reunited with her on-screen sons as she celebrated an early birthday bash this weekend at her home, with a number of famous faces in attendance at the sun soaked party. Beaming from ear to ear, the star was clearly delighted to be celebrating with so many of her dear friends, with Keegan Baker actor Zack Morris and even Keanu star Danny Walters both on hand to help mark Lorraine’s special day.

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