Travis and Bex go for food and Travis tells Louise that he'll see her at school. Do you think Karen is a good mum? [19] After Bernadette suffers a miscarriage, Riley and Chatham return home from their father's and they ask questions about the baby. Keegan supports her and sleep together for the first time in a hotel room. Travis arranges an area behind the stage with candles for him and Louise. [52] Sonia tells Gethin about the residents and he tells Sonia about his break up with his former girlfriend. [241], The character was announced on 10 May 2017. [145] They meet a few times later on the train[96] and Michelle tells her friend Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) that she is interested in someone she met on the train, unaware that Tom is outside her home, looking at photos he covertly took of her. When Mitch accidentally revealed that Bailey was his little girl, everyone was shocked but they soon fell in love with the quirky, clever kid. [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. Keegan punches Callum when he realises he is the father, but Callum joins the family for the memorial and Bernadette reveals they were going to name their daughter Belle. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2017, by order of first appearance. Following their first time together, Keegan proposes to Tiffany. 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). Kandice was billed as the "outspoken" younger sister of Karen. 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. ", "EastEnders airs a shock exit for Lee Ryan's character Woody but will he be back? [207] On 30 September 2021, it was announced that Norris would take a break for an undisclosed period of time. Bailey was a carer for her mum, Dinah, who had multiple sclerosis. In between her seizures, Stacey and Martin are told the baby will have to be delivered via Caesarean section. Thinking about Bailey losing her mum, Karen sobbed: Who would look out for them, if something happened to me? Keegan meets with a friend to trace Shakil's killer. Preston then texts Michelle that he needs to see her, but when she arrives, he is in bed with Bex and he acts surprised to see her. Morris' casting in EastEnders was revealed on Twitter by D&B Performing Arts, while a show insider told Digital Spy that "we'll be seeing more of Keegan in storylines with Shakil, Louise and Bex, as he continues to cement his reputation as a troublemaker. [143] On Lauren's first day, Josh does a presentation for two clients, Toby (Matt Jessup) and Nargis (Shanice Stewart-Jones) and asks Lauren to join him; he is impressed with her local knowledge. "[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. The following day, Bex tells Sonia that Gethin was not in school and Sonia reveals that he called her, letting her know that he has resigned and will not be returning to Walford. Keanu is disgusted with Karen for letting Mitch stay the night and Mitch brings up Keanu's father. Michelle's brother and Bex's father, Martin Fowler (James Bye) punches Preston and disowns Michelle. [7] Louise's friend Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) invites him to her house for guitar lessons. They've both been at their dad's a long time. Mitch seduces Karen at the launderette whilst she is working and when Karen brings Mitch home, Keegan, Keanu and Bernadette do not want Mitch's presence, but Karen later sneaks him into the flat. [63] Dennis Rickman Jnr (Bleu Landau), who Michelle is looking after while Sharon is on holiday, sees Michelle and Preston kissing and starts blackmailing Michelle. [247] Ingrid is shocked when she attends an art class to find that her neighbour Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) is a nude life model. In October 2017, Felix attends the Halloween party at The Queen Vic and also helps in the search for the children when they disappear from a party at Jack Branning's house. Nieces The character is very much. Callum becomes emotional and worries about his abusive father's reaction. Zayan's words anger Shakil and they end up fighting, and Zayan leaves Shakil with cuts to his face. Chatham Taylor (Alfie Jacobs) and Riley Taylor (Tom Jacobs). Without Karen's knowledge, Keegan confronts some of the boys behind the attack and accidentally stabs one of them. He first appears in the episode broadcast on 23 January 2017. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They're not the only cast mates in the soap's history that have been related. For treating them like babies. They have been told he was a bad man who hurt a lot of people but the extent of his villainy hasn't been explained to them. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I'm very excited to see what these wonderful performersand these fascinating charactersbring to Albert Square. He first appears in the episode broadcast on 16 February 2017.[62]. [145] Ted and Joyce decide they like their new home as it is peaceful but are then horrified to discover that Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and her children have moved in above them, as Karen is the woman who caused Joan's nervous breakdown. I'm very excited to see what these wonderful performersand these fascinating charactersbring to Albert Square. Tiffany starts a beauty course at college, whilst working part time at the funeral parlour to make up the corpses prior to funerals. [271] Eventually, Aidan buys the bar himself for 1. [62] Louise, Madison and Alexandra see Travis and Bex hanging out together and they show Travis their nails. As the Carters, the Slaters and the Taylors rally around one another for support, Mia and Mackenzie still have no idea who their father's victims were. It's a huge honour to have him on board, where he'll be working hand in hand with Phil Mitchell and Mick Carter to carry a truly explosive storyline for Christmas and New Year. Madison and Alexandra are forced to leave. Linda then throws a drink in Fi's face. 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. [58], Madison Drake played by Seraphina Beh, and Alexandra D'Costa, played by Sydney Craven, are school friends of Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper). Later, Felix calls Mr. Lister and announces to him and Robbie that he will be leaving the market. Theyre noisy, brash and not-to-be-messed-with. His return aired on 3 August. After bickering again and Karen throwing the money back, Karen and Kandice make up. [48], Raymond was conceived when Denise had a drunken one-night stand with Phil, who was battling with cirrhosis of the liver from his battle with alcoholism. Karen and Mitch should be adopting Mack and Mia. Denise gives Phil the letter about Raymond's progress. Coronation Street twist as Daisy Midgeley uncovers link to Sean Tully? On her first shift, she overhears Keanu who has been recruited by Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin) in an illegal job with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Vincent and Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), but agrees to keep quiet. Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Phil Mitchell is the father of Denise Fox's baby", "EastEnders: Kim wants to adopt Denise's baby! Keegan steals a bike. [210] Karen confronts Keanu, asking if he is the father, and Keanu is hurt that Karen thinks that, but admits the father is in Bernadette's year. "[237] Bernadette "refuses initially to reveal the father of her unborn child", however, Karen "remains determined to get to the truth. Josh is offered a job in Glasgow and Lauren prepares to move there with him. So didn't deserve all this #EastEnders @bbceastenders pic.twitter.com/srPDQUrCjb, Callum Richards (@calric1998) May 30, 2019, Aww Karen I just wanna give her a hug shes been through so much #eastenders, tasha louise | (@eds_afterglow) May 30, 2019, lesley watkins (@lesleywatkin121) May 30, 2019, https://twitter.com/Sarah_Tessax/status/1134166813909159936, I think The Taylors could be the best family since The Fowlers. I have admired her for a long time. A concerned Travis tells Bex that Louise needs her, and he watches as she collapses. Kandice arrives in Walford in July 2018 and asks Karen for help to get out of climbing Mont Blanc for charity by allowing her to stay for a few days. They leave and order Louise to come with them. When Bernadette complains about not having a good phone, Riley takes Stacey Fowler's from her car and gives it to Bernadette. After bickering again and Karen throwing the money back, Kandice and Karen make up.[274]. [82] When her half-brother Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) and Keanu argue over whether Bernadette is really ill, Karen tells them that Bernadette is pregnant. She narrowly avoids hitting Preston and crashes into the chip shop with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) inside. Emerald and Kim arrive at the hospital for the birth of Denise's son, Raymond. After saying goodbye to his friends, he leaves with Wanda. [206] Stanley called Bronson's portrayer Cyrus, a cross between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Bullmastiff, "beautiful" and "gorgeous". EastEnders executive producer Sean O'Connor describes them as "noisy and brash" who "lack cash" but "have love and warmth in spades". [196] Tom continues to follow her and she starts to get scared, locking herself in the house. Her introduction to the series was revealed on 1 January 2017, in a trailer for upcoming storylines. [26] After Madison and Alexandra are banned from the school prom, Alexandra asks Keegan to help ruin the event. I missed any explaination thisisasj 1 yr. ago Yes, our minds were blown too. Bronson is a dog belonging to the Taylor family, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), Keegan Baker (Zack Morris), Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris), Riley Taylor (Tom Jacobs) and Chatham Taylor (Alfie Jacobs). "[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. I am really looking forward to seeing what they have in store for Aidan as it's bound to be dramatic." 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. "[32] Kilkelly later named Morris one of "Soapland's rising stars", praising the decision to introduce a family for Keegan and suggested that this could be used as "a great opportunity to explore Keegan and what makes him tick". Louise orders him out of the room. He made his first appearance on 15 June 2017 and his last appearance on 26 May 2020. Chatham Taylor is the son of Karen Taylor, brother of Riley and half-brother of Keanu, Keegan, Chantelle and Bernadette. [108] The following day, Fi is revealed as the daughter of James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde), also father to Josh, who reunite with him and brother Luke Browning (Adam Astill). [14] While in the local supermarket, the Minute Mart, Keegan attempts to steal a bottle of drink but Derek Harkinson (Ian Lavender) threatens to call the police, and though Keegan says the CCTV is only for show, Derek tells him that may or may not be the case and convinces Keegan to return the drink. "Whitney has the purest bond with Mack and Mia. Keegan and Tiffany enjoy a stable marriage, although struggle with affording accommodation. I mentioned this. The Taylor's arrive on Albert Square and upset the residents with their rowdy behaviour. Apostolos offers Karen the job, but only because an employment agency failed to send anyone. He was invited to audition by EastEnders' casting executive, Julia Crampsie, 18 years after she first approached him about him joining the show. Later, when Bernadette attempts to unlock the phone, Jane calls before a panic Bernadette puts the phone under the bed. [220] She earned her second Funniest Female nomination and was nominated in the Best Actress category at the 2019 Inside Soap Awards, winning the former. He praised Ryan's "easy chemistry" with his co-stars, noting that Woody's relationship with Whitney was eye-catching. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This leads to the other market traders throwing Robbie in a bin. The men gather at Phil's and accuse each other of the theft, while Aidan says the woman they robbed does not have the money as her "blonde bombshell" is looking for it; Aidan then offers to help Mick get his money to buy The Queen Victoria pub back, but Mick calls Aidan a liar and wants nothing more to do with him; Billy then tells Phil that the "blonde bombshell" is Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) and Phil says they need to find Ben. Karen finds out that it was Riley and Chatham when she confronts her children. [29] Gethin later informs Bex and Sonia that Madison and Alexandra will be prosecuted. Research [217] Viewers drew similarities to a teenage pregnancy storyline involving the character of Demi Miller, played by Shana Swash, in 2004 as the Millers "were just as mouthy and controversial as the Taylors and at the time of their arrival, 13-year-old Demi was heavily pregnant". It was confirmed that Ryan had not left the cast and would return following a temporary break. [53] After receiving news that his grandmother had died, Gethin goes to her funeral and tells Sonia that his father did not go to the funeral. She's always being forced by her mum to go to school, but she can't be bothered basically" and she is "a typical teenager. He later attends a party arranged by Shakil, and shows Shakil a video he took of a girl at school in the changing room, without her knowledge or consent, revealing he has sent it to everyone at school, which Shakil says is horrible. [120] When Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) have a meeting with Hugo and Fi, Hugo tells them they have five weeks to pay him 60,000 or else they lose the pub. Keegan begins work as a waiter at Beales restaurant and attempts to have sex with Louise at his employer Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) house but are interrupted by Ian. EastEnders exit for Whitney Dean as Gray Atkins exposes secret? [149] Lauren later tells Josh that she has been selfish and being in the company has made her realise that she needs to be with Steven, so she resigns from Weyland & Co.[150] When Steven dies, Lauren contacts Josh and she tells him that she wants him to be with her at Steven's funeral. When Karen brings Mitch home, Keegan, Keanu and Bernadette do not want Mitch's presence, but Karen later sneaks him into the flat. Travis asks Louise if she is ready to have sex but they are both unsure. The actress joined EastEnders as Bernadette in 2017, joining her half-siblings Keanu, Chatham and Riley Taylor and Keegan Baker in Albert Square. EastEnders viewer Kandice Taylor (Hannah Spearritt) hasn't been seen on the show since December 2018 but she has been mentioned several times by her older sister. Stacey apologises to Martin and they name their daughter Hope. EastEnders heartbreak as two Walford residents set to exit in Gray Atkins twist? The money then goes missing and Aidan instructs everyone involved to remain away for two weeks in case the police ask questions and when they meet, everyone wonders who has taken the money. "[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. "[216] Instead of being "the mouthy matriarch" and "gobby", Karen "surprisingly" opts to use "a softer approach" to the situation. Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) insists to Ted and Joyce that they played no part in the break-in and Joyce is grateful when Keanu offers to board up their window. [125] However, then someone spray paints "Poles go home" on the door of the pub but Konrad simply calls it "the Britain we live in now". It's the classic Scarlett O'Hara mantra; 'tomorrow is another day. [178] Ted and Joyce meet up with a friend, Joan Murfield (Eileen Davies), and talk about a family they describe as being "neighbours from hell" who nearly killed Joan. Karen tries to get money out of Denise and Kush, but she backs down when Denise points out Bronson was off his lead. Hugo meets Max Branning (Jake Wood) at The Shard, talking about a plan to redevelop Albert Square as an act of revenge for Max's being falsely imprisoned for Lucy Beale's (Hetti Bywater) murder. Keanu is very grateful to live at No.23 Albert Square and will try his very best not to disturb the peace in the Square. When Michelle starts internet dating, she meets a man called Doug (Trevor Murphy) and goes on a date with him at The Albert bar. "[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. Keanu insists to Ted and Joyce that they played no part in the break-in and Joyce is grateful when Keanu offers to board up their window. Below we take a look at few of those players in the Northwest . A geeky student at Walford High School who eats his lunch alone. Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford) discovers the boy, and lies to Keegan that he has killed him. Episode Count This summer is going to be explosive as the Taylors settle in Walford. Ben tells Jay that he will give the cash to Phil. He made his first appearance on 26 January 2017,[117] and departed on 28 December 2017 at the conclusion of his storyline.[118]. [14], Madison and Alexandra overhear Bex insult them when she confronts Louise over their friendship. Keanu is told by Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) he is not looking for staff when he asks. [148] Steven learns from Josh that Lauren has resigned when Josh visits her. Before he leaves, Woody tells Jack that all he has ever done is run away after which, he departs Walford. To show us not only what is familiar, but also wildly different. Who would do something like that, just because of who they are? [78] Josh invites Lauren to a work event and she walks in on him, changing in his office. Woody is then offered a job in Malaga as a Bar Manager but would need to relocate there immediately. He's hilarious! [81] Michelle invites Tom for a drink. [206] He first appears in the episode broadcast on 15 June 2017, and makes his last appearance in the episode broadcast on 15 March 2021. [103] Bex receives her GCSE results and is disappointed that she gained a D in music, so Sonia contacts Gethin about Bex's result and Gethin agrees to tutor Bex. Felix continues to appear in Walford however and has since appeared to have obtained a permanent pitch in the market. [190], Ted and Joyce are a married couple, who arrive in Albert Square after being rehoused. Having suffered so much loss over the past couple of years, will losing Mia and Mackenzie push Karen and Mitch back together? [158] Fi tries to get Josh to return, but he tells Fi that James has ruined and controls their lives just like with their mothers. 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Leave us a comment onour Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFixand let us know what you think! Keegan helps Mick escape the cellar so Shirley gets Linda and they track his phone. Preston then leads Michelle upstairs; it is implied that they have sex. After Cora strikes Rainie over the head with a frying pan, Rainie blackmails Cora into withdrawing her custody application and Abi is placed into Max and Rainie's care. They finish packing up their flat at Walford Towers and arrive at their new home. They tell Louise she could have a chance at going out with Travis, and though she says Alexandra is more his type, they laugh at Louise's crush when she leaves the room. [209] Karen takes Bernadette to see Dr Natasha Black (Rachel Bavidge), who confirms the pregnancy. Prior to the job, Keanu threatens to quit when he thinks he is only getting paid 1,000, but Aidan insists he will get more. [35][36][37] Kinsella said that she "commend[s]" EastEnders for choosing to "portray the realities of knife crime" and with it still rising, "people [need to] understand its lasting impact" as "It simply destroys lives forever. Mitch and Bailey can leaves. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. 15 June 2017 [182] When a gas tank explodes outside the couple's flat, it smashes their windows and debris flies through. 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. [206] The family also have two pets, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog named Bronson and a Bearded lizard named Rooney. 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. Rainie accepts the offer for 30,000, but contacts Calvin and when social services visit, Max and Rainie inform them of Cora's bribe. They would need to put on a united front to ensure their daughter, Bailey Baker (Kara-Leah Fernandes), isn't too affected by the departure of her family members. 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. When Sonia returns, he tells her that Bex kissed him. Keegan begins feeling the happiest that he has been in a very long time and furiously defends Tiffany to Louise when the latter insults Tiffany behind her back during Keegans 18th birthday party. Keegan smashes Mrs Robyn Lund's (Polly Highton) car window for her seemingly sarcastic reaction to Keegan revising, but Bernadette takes the blame and is suspended. [28] Louise is in agony as Mr Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn) and other students help her by cooling the burns with water. [85] Keegan freaks Louise out by using a scar covered mask and Travis' protectiveness overwhelms Louise. [194], Karen looks for work, and after befriending Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), Jane convinces her husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to employ her as a cleaner at their restaurant. Kandice agrees to lend them the money, but when Karen begins arguing with her, Kandice changes her mind. [18] Louise goes to a clinic to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases and Louise is shocked that Keegan is the son of a new neighbour, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley).