Despite a police chase, Ian brings his sons back to Walford. Joyner won the 'Most Popular Actress' award at the Digital Spy Soap Awards in 2008 for the part of Tanya[32] and also went on to win 'Best Dramatic Performance' at the 2008 British Soap Awards and made the final four in the 'Best Actress' category. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. "[6] Joyner temporarily left the show in December 2009 for maternity leave. [18], Music said that Joyner was "fantastic" when visiting the charity. I have been very fortunate to have been part of some fantastic storylines over the years, and I have worked with some wonderful people during my time on the show which I will always be very grateful for, but I feel that as a mother and an actress it is time for me to explore some other avenues for a while." They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. Later, Lauren gets drunk on a night out and leaves with a stranger; she does not return the next morning. She does not cope though, and is nearly drawn back to Max. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. [8] On 6 May 2010, Joyner filmed a single episode that was broadcast on 23 June,[9] and she made her full-time return on 27 September 2010. She captioned the collection of meds: "Tell me you've just had a C-section without telling me you've just had a C-section.". Max confirms this so Tanya ejects Max from the house saying their relationship is over for good, and she celebrates the break-up. Cassidy confirmed the baby is due in "summer" 2016. Kathy grew up in Walford, raised by Dennis and Brenda Hills.She gave birth to a daughter, Donna, in 1965 whom she gave up for adoption as she was the product of rape; Kathy had been assaulted by a stranger called Marcus Duffy when she was 14 years old in 1964. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. Phil says he considers Jamie to be one of his own children and tells Sonia to go upstairs to sober up. Original air date: 13th August 2007Check out my playlists for broadcast order. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. "That is mine and your little secret," she quipped. Southend hospital midwives are amazing. Ali Wheatland is living on borrowed time. [4] She said "It was a massive decision. Later, Tanya agrees to allow Cora to move back in, after she has been thrown out by Dot Branning (June Brown). Tanya's screaming at Max to call the midwife. During the episode, Albert Square was rocked by an explosive fire at. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. After discovering this, she breaks up with Max, but he decides to tell the truth to his fianc, Vanessa Gold (Ze Lucker) who reveals all to Greg. Christmas Day 2007 saw Tanya discover husband Max and stepdaughter-in-law Stacey's affair and was watched by 14.3million viewers, making it the highest rated EastEnders episode in three years and the highest rated television broadcast of 2007. Sonia kisses Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), which Tina's girlfriend, Fiona "Tosh" Mackintosh (Rebecca Scroggs), finds out about, so Tina end her friendship with Sonia to protect her relationship. ", In a July 2008 interview with the Sunday People, Joyner revealed that she was disappointed that Tanya's wild child past had not been explored more in the aftermath of her character burying Max alive, saying "I didn't think Tanya would be as mumsy at first. She made her first appearance on 27 June 2006. He says I come back miserable, but once I've put the kids in the bath and had a laugh, then I feel good again. Bradley and Stacey arrive to see the new addition to the family and it's clear that the past is firmly in the past as far as Max and Stacey are concerned. Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, 754206 EastEnders fans were left 'devastated' on Monday night after Whitney was forced to terminate her pregnancy. Milly, 23, looked absolutely gorgeous as she posed in front of a mirror in a . "[17] Ellen Lang of Macmillan Cancer Support said that cervical cancer is diagnosed in thousands of women every year in the UK, so EastEnders is congratulated for tackling this difficult subject that affects many people. Credit: Getty They appeared on ITV's This Morning . Sonia and Martin face further upset when they discover that their daughter's adoptive parents have died in a car crash. On the day of the funeral, Cora shouts at Max, urging him to stay away as he has done enough damage to his family, and mentions that she had to sedate a grief-stricken Tanya to get her into the car to go to the funeral. Our handy guides, to all the latest TV shows, bring you everything you need to know about new launches, returning series and must-see events so that you don't miss a thing.. In next week's episodes of EastEnders, Zack and Whitney argue about leaving their daughter at the hospital and are left shaken. Tanya has a really naughty side. Tanya then starts a relationship with Max's brother Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Max tries to split them up. Sonia starts dating Bex's teacher Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn) but is unaware that Bex is infatuated with him. (491 episodes, 1991-2023) . She returns a few weeks later to find Max, Kirsty, Abi and Lauren having a meal together and laughing. . She can't come over so gives Max advice over the phone. Sonia returns in January 2011, following Bianca's disappearance following her attack on Connor Stanley (Arinze Kene), who had also dating Whitney. Cora tells Max that Tanya does not want him present. She has been married to Paul Stocker since 5 July 2014. David loses interest in Cindy so she takes drastic action and in October 1996, she hires John Valecue (Steve Weston), a hitman to kill Ian. [16], On 26 June 2011, it was announced by EastEnders that Tanya will feature in a cervical cancer storyline. The former BBC soap star, who played Dotty Cotton in EastEnders until her exit in December, took to Instagram, where she flawed followers with her beauty in a new glam upload. Bex and Gethin kiss and after Bex's attempts to pursue him and he eventually confesses to Sonia. She told Soaplife magazine: "It's a privilege to be given any sort of serious storyline and a real responsibility. Cindy soon follows Ian back to Walford with her new boyfriend, Nick Holland (Dominic Taylor). Joyner made an unannounced return on 25 December 2017 as part of Jossa and Fitzgerald's departures. Tanya returns on Christmas Day to take Lauren and Abi away from Walford, informing Ian and his mother, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), that Lauren is moving to Glasgow with her boyfriend, Josh Hemmings (Eddie Eyre). The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. She has some serious thinking to do about her future now. I didn't believe her - how wrong I was. She endured a short stint in prison after 'confessing' that she attempted to murder her husband Max (Jake Wood . Unbeknown to Tanya, Max has started an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), who is Max's son Bradley Branning's (Charlie Clements) former girlfriend. Tanya gives birth to a baby boy A terrified Max and Tanya go through the ordeal of the birth and Max ends up delivering their new-born son. Lesbian website AfterEllen.com was also critical of the storyline that saw Sonia experimenting with her sexuality and then returning to her heterosexual orientation shortly after. Derek in response taunts Tanya about what he and Max did in Manchester. However, while collecting her children, Cindy is arrested for conspiracy to murder when Ian's associates visit Valecue in prison while he is serving a life sentence for murder, and persuade him to tell the police about Cindy's involvement. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by . It is believed Joyner has signed an exclusive magazine deal to unveil her twins for the first time. There's no way she wants to give Abi up in any . Tanya then tells Cora that she can talk to her any time. Eastenders-Tanya gives birth 79,493 views Jan 18, 2008 41 Dislike Share Save xxAmberxx2375 651 subscribers Tanya has the baby Archive Fowler 2.5K views 9 months ago Johnny Depp on His Unusual. She said that viewers will see Tanya's appearance change as the storyline progresses. Sonia blames Dot's new lodger Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) for the attack and threatens to report him to the police if she comes anywhere near No. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) is set to welcome a little bundle of joy in Wednesdays (March 30) visit to EastEnders, much to the delight of Rainie and Stuart Highway (Tanya Franks and Ricky Champ). and the registering of the baby's birth is not needed. Later, when Tanya and baby are safely in hospital, Stacey and Bradley visit and Stacey and Max agree to move on. Cassidy revealed that she took lessons to play the trumpet, but that when she began to play well, she was asked by the producers to pretend to play it badly as Sonia was supposed to be playing it badly. Are Sonia and Martin still together? The trust received extra calls following Tanya's diagnosis. Phil is triumphant when Jack misses and loses the bet. Tanya leaves her purse behind and Ava returns it, meeting Cora. EastEnders star Ricky Champ is a father again after his wife Sammy revealed she'd given birth to a baby boy. 'We're quite young and there was still a chance we could conceive, so we decided to give it three tries and if it didn't work out, we'd reassess and look into adoption. She returned briefly[2] in 2010 along with other members of the Jackson family,[3] and re-appeared in the soap from 8 to 18 February 2010 and again in January 2011. It was then down to the pair to decide what to do. EastEnders: Ricky Champ stars as Stuart Highway in January, Ricky plays Stuart Highway on BBC soap EastEnders, EastEnders star Max Bowden's pregnant ex 'heartbroken' amid rumours of him dating co-star, Inside Joe Swash's boozy Ibiza stag do as Stacey Solomon admits she's 'lost' without him. [9] Other storylines included a period where Sonia was bullied by her friend Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix) after she fell in with the wrong crowd at school. The show's executive producer Diederick Santer revealed that some planned storyline material for Max and Tanya was put on hold until Joyner's return from maternity leave. . Rainie Cross, who is played by actress Tanya Franks in the BBC . Her first appearance was on 2 December 1993 and she departed on 2 February 2007. Meanwhile, Simon retaliates by reconciling with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). Cora is shocked when Ava says her name, and is angry at Tanya, disowning her. Unfortunately, they did neither of these things. Also, Dot takes over the nativity play from Yolande. I think she's been a little bit calm and a little bit mumsy lately and I think if she's been away from Max for a while, she needs to come back with a bit more fight about her and have him on his knees a bit." Greg later buys the beauty salon from Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) and later pushes Tanya to have another baby though Tanya is against the idea. She dates barman Simon Wicks (Nick Berry), who is also seeing Donna Ludlow (Matilda Ziegler), leading Cindy and Donna to fight for Simon's attention. Tanya then decides to stop her therapy, but does not tell Lauren about this. [8] Due to the programme's increased frequency, a number of new characters were introduced to the regular cast in the latter part of 1993 and early 1994. Sonia and Robbie, who has also returned, move in with Dot to help care for her. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. However, both regret getting divorced and they reconcile. [5] It was expected that Cassidy would leave in spring 2016, with Sonia departing on-screen in summer 2016. She tells Kirsty to sign divorce papers, but Kirsty refuses. The actor first announced his wife was expecting again with an ultrasound pic, bunch of blooms and a wooden sign reading: "Baby Champ. [18][19], In February 2016, Cassidy announced she was expecting her second child, meaning she would be taking maternity leave. Tanya announces that her divorce from Greg will soon be finalised and proposes to Max. Tanya may be one of Walford's most loving mums, but she also has a wild side. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner has given birth to twins. [2], Actress Michelle Collins was asked to audition for the part by the soap's co-creator, Julia Smith, who saw her perform on stage. Team; Services. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. Daily Star takes a look at some of EastEnder's most shocking pregnancy storylines - from Sonia Fowler's unexpected labour to Cindy Beale's affair. [4] Cassidy took maternity leave in 2016 and Sonia left on 20 September 2016 for her dream job in Kettering. The 54-year-old has appeared in the show on and off since 2007 but most recently. She begins a relationship with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) who is later killed on Christmas Day 2002. For me, to be reunited with the original Jacksons is a dream come true and I think it will be a fantastic storyline. Peggy soon toasts another Mitchell hero completely unaware of his motive. However, Collins never committed to the episodes and Robinson had no choice but to kill the character off-screen. is shirley from eastenders pregnant in real life. Elsewhere, her mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), who first made her debut in 2006, made her . Sonia goes into labour At 15, Sonia unexpectedly gave birth to Martin's baby, assisted by the Slater family! She is taken to hospital where Tanya and Max are told she is an alcoholic, has alcoholic hepatitis, and one more drink could kill her. Executive producer Diederick Santer explained that he wanted great stories to get people talking, saying "The wedding is the perfect opportunity for us to bring back the much-loved Jackson characters Carol, Sonia, Robbie and Billie. EASTENDERS' Bernie Taylor has agreed to be a surrogate for Stuart Highway and Rainie Branning in order to help her family get out of debt. [24] However, on 1 April 2013, it was announced that Joyner's departure would be indefinite as she wished to try new career paths. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Zoe Ball and Norman Cook are the 'happiest parents' as they welcome baby Nelly May Lois, Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian proudly shows off her newborn son Mason, I'm pregnant! Almost one in eight men in Britain will develop prostate cancer . Before Abi's funeral, Tanya's friends talk about her being unable to attend the funeral as she has had a nervous breakdown. Although Sonia wants Bex to move in with them, Bex chooses to stay with Martin and Stacey. Later, when Tanya and baby are safely in hospital, Stacey and Bradley visit and Stacey and Max agree to move on. Bernadette Taylor 379 episodes, 2017 . Tanya gives birth! Later, Tanya agrees to let Max see Oscar for his birthday but Cora turns up instead and tells Max that she has told Tanya all about his work with Weyland & Co. and that she is not allowing Max to see Oscar. During a conversation with Carol, Sonia reveals she and Martin are no longer together and she and Rebecca are back living in London while Martin remains in Manchester. On 1 December 2022, Sonia receives a phone call from Ireland with the news that Dot has died. During her time on the show, Cindy embarked on a prolonged relationship with her would-be husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. In January 2014, Carol informs Sonia, who is having marital problems with Martin again, about her breast cancer diagnosis. Tanya Branning - played by Jo Joyner - has had a tough few months. When Bex decides that she doesn't want to go to university, Sonia pressures Bex into applying to Oxbridge University, much to Bex's annoyance. Max was the love of her life, but his affair with Stacey destroyed their marriage, and nearly destroyed her. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Executive Producer Lorraine Newman stated that whilst Tanya will be missed, her exit will bring a new era to the Branning family but refused to say how Tanya will leave the show. Max was the love of her life, but his affair with Stacey destroyed their marriage, and nearly destroyed her. I'm going to make it as honest and true to life as I possibly can. Sonia is furious when she learns this and animosity in the Fowlers' home puts a strain on Martin and Sonia's relationship so she spends her time with a colleague, Naomi Julien (Petra Letang); feelings develop and they begin an affair. It's full on but it's just been a whirlwind. Tanya discovers a birth certificate for a sister called Ava Anderton (Clare Perkins). Ian, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) find her, and Phil and Grant abduct Steven and Peter while Ian claims he still loves Cindy and will forgive her. Lauren soon returns to Albert Square, but Tanya and Oscar remain in Exeter. Speaking of when she first heard about the burial idea, the actress admitted: "I actually was really upset! Sonia and the Brannings try to help Tiffany and promise to pay off the drug dealers that Tiffany and her friend Evie Steele (Sophia Capasso) owe money to, in order for Tiffany to stay. Abi overhears this and tells Lauren. None of the actors cast as the Jackson family were matched for appearance or screen compatibility. The comments below have been moderated in advance. A few days later, she plans to visit Lauren and Abi with Cora, but Cora comes alone and slaps Max, blaming him for his daughters' injuries. The 54-year-old has appeared on the show. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! Patrick tells Tanya the truth about Avathat she is alive and Cora gave her up for adoption, so Tanya secretly tracks down Ava to her place of work, a school in Dalston. I will grab every chance I can to show Tanya dropping her guard." The reaction of Rebecca's guardian, Margaret, was especially hurtful. Pauline also interferes and visits Rebecca with Martin. Tanya realises Max still loves Kirsty because he refuses to have sex with her and is sad about Kirsty leaving. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The couple announced Joyner's pregnancy in July and later revealed she had fallen pregnant after undergoing in-vitro fertilisation. Everyone believes him, and Ian and Cindy almost separate but the truth emerges, just before Lucy and Peter are born in December. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. "[22], On 1 May 2012, it was reported that Joyner would take a prolonged break from the show at the end of her current contract, to spend time with her family, and an inside source stated that she "will definitely return". EastEnders has been known for a dramatic storyline or two throughout the years, but the soap is also known for its shocking pregnancy plot twists too. Sharing a pic of the drugs she needed after her Caesarian, she wrote: "My waters broke 2 weeks early (the night I got my date which was supposed to be July 6! [22] She added: "I go home and laugh even more hysterically than I would normally because of what's happening to Tanya. [17] Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that viewers will see Tanya receive the devastating news that she has cervical cancer. Tanya's dad died of cancer and she nursed him through it. on and off since 2007, but returned most recently in 2015, but will apparently leave the show in a story where her character leaves Albert Square with her baby Roland. Tanya and Max plan to reveal their affair but Tanya finds out that she may have cervical cancer. In the show, Tanya is mother to daughters Abi and Lauren and son Oscar. With Sam about to give birth, Ricky struggles to tell Bianca he . Cassidy commented, "I thought I was out of a job [on EastEnders] forever!". [17] The director of Jo's Cervical Cancer trust Robert Music said that EastEnders must depict the disease accurately and responsibly saying "It's about educating the general public who perhaps aren't aware of the disease, but also with cervical cancer, there are thousands of women out there who have been diagnosed or are living with this. Everythings OK with bub, just high blood pressure for me. Ricky and Bianca deal with the results of Tiffanys paternity test. Before leaving, Tanya admits that she was thinking of rebuilding her relationship with Max, but Jane assures her that that would have been one of the biggest mistakes of her life. Wednesdays offering of the BBC One soap will pick up directly from the cliffhanger. During her childhood, she becomes close . Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. And how will Robbie react when he learns of his beloved Wellard's death? iPhone users claim Apple is trying to TRICK them into Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health Sunak bustled like a wide-eyed labrador, his tail waggier than a windscreen wiper in a downpour: HENRY 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. Tanya allows Rainie and Cora to move in. [8] The Jacksons have been described by EastEnders scriptwriter Colin Brake as a "classic problem family". 386 episodes, 1991-2022 Clair Norris . [17], Sonia returned permanently on 14 January 2014. I do love playing Tanya, but it is very different to the roles I had before EastEnders. He shares the tot with Rainie, played by Tanya Franks, who he chose to dump un heartbreaking scenes telling her it was better for the baby. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. [7] Dot later leaves a message to Sonia as she believes that Martin is the thief. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Cassidy made several temporary returns on-screen months later to visit Clare or Bianca, but she was still uncertain about the future of her character: "I didn't come back to the show for about four months or so after [ I was written out in 1997]. Everyone's so pleased to have them back. Though she's had dalliances with Sean Slater, Jack Branning and even went up the aisle with Greg Jessop, it's Max she always goes back to. Tiffany discovers that Sonia is lying and attempts to leave, but Sonia stops her from leaving causing Tiffany to slap her. 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