Tyler West says he's a 'proud boyfriend' as he celebrates Molly Rainford's EastEnders news
29.03.2023 - 14:23
/ ok.co.uk
Tyler West sweetly declared that he's a "proud boyfriend" as he celebrated girlfriend Molly Rainford's exciting EastEnders news. It was revealed on Tuesday night that Strictly Come Dancing finalist Molly, 22, is set to be introduced to the BBC One soap as part of a new family, the Knights, alongside James Bond star Colin Salmon, Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe and actress Francesca Henry.
Molly, 22, who is known for her role of Nova Jones in CBBC and her time on Strictly, will be playing Anna Knight, the youngest of the family. Appearing on Wednesday's Lorraine, Tyler, who met Molly on Strictly before they started dating, said: "I tell you what, it's the hardest secret I've ever had to keep in my life.
It was, genuinely!" He sweetly continued: "I'm a very proud boyfriend today, Lorraine, very proud boyfriend," he then added that he's "very fond" of "my Molls".Tyler also said that he will definitely be heading to EastEnders to support Molly, saying: "I will be on the Square, don't worry, ultimate fanboy!" As well as Molly, James Bond star Colin Salmon, Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe and actress Francesca Henry will be taking on the roles. James Bond star Colin, 60, who is best known for his role as MI6 deputy chief of staff Charles Robinson in three Bond films, will play "tough-talking and fiercely protective" father-of-two George Knight.
Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet, 65, will be playing Elaine Peacock, Linda Carter's "larger than life mother" and Francesca, who has starred in A Discovery of Witches, will be taking on the role of Gina Knight.The family also bring their beloved Chihuahua, Tyson. EastEnders has teased about the new family, who will make their debut early this summer, in a statement:
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