EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, June 4 tease Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) plots to steal George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Ravi Gullati’s (Aaron Thiara) been reeled in! Cindy uses a drama with their daughter to get closer to George, while Ravi’s reeled in by the news Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) hasn’t long to live.
EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy Beale’s Terrified For Her Daughter
Cindy is terrified for her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) following the news of her mugging at McKlunky’s-Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) chased off the mugger.
However, Junior was too late to prevent the terror of Anna being knocked to the ground by the mugger, although her purse was retrieved.
The situation worsens when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) reveals the assault to Cindy, and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) indirectly blames Cindy for the incident.
Determined to help Anna seek justice, Cindy brings Jack Branning...
EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy Beale’s Terrified For Her Daughter
Cindy is terrified for her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) following the news of her mugging at McKlunky’s-Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) chased off the mugger.
However, Junior was too late to prevent the terror of Anna being knocked to the ground by the mugger, although her purse was retrieved.
The situation worsens when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) reveals the assault to Cindy, and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) indirectly blames Cindy for the incident.
Determined to help Anna seek justice, Cindy brings Jack Branning...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
BBC’s EastEnders has honoured Queen Elizabeth II in a touching tribute, following her death last week.
The monarch died at Balmoral on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96. You can follow along here for updated news about the Queen’s death.
At the beginning of the British soap’s latest episode – which aired tonight (12 September) – Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) all gathered in The Queen Vic to celebrate the monarch’s extraordinary life.
“God bless her,” Kathy began, with Denise realising: “She’s been there our whole lives – it’s like she’s everything I’ve ever known.”
“We’ve all lost our nan,” Linda added. “She dedicated her entire life to serving us.”
The three women went on to exchange memories of the Queen, including when the now King Charles III and his wife Camilla, visited EastEnders for the June 2022 Platinum Jubilee.
The monarch died at Balmoral on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96. You can follow along here for updated news about the Queen’s death.
At the beginning of the British soap’s latest episode – which aired tonight (12 September) – Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) all gathered in The Queen Vic to celebrate the monarch’s extraordinary life.
“God bless her,” Kathy began, with Denise realising: “She’s been there our whole lives – it’s like she’s everything I’ve ever known.”
“We’ve all lost our nan,” Linda added. “She dedicated her entire life to serving us.”
The three women went on to exchange memories of the Queen, including when the now King Charles III and his wife Camilla, visited EastEnders for the June 2022 Platinum Jubilee.
- 9/12/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Leonard Fenton, who played Dr. Legg on the BBC series “EastEnders,” died on Saturday, his family revealed in a statement through the show’s social media platforms. He was 95.
“The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday Jan. 29,” the statement, which was posted to the official “EastEnders” Instagram page. “Best known for his role as Dr. Legg on ‘EastEnders,’ Leonard’s acting career spanned more than 60 years. He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included’ time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller.”
“His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him,” the statement continued. “He will be missed beyond words by his family.
“The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday Jan. 29,” the statement, which was posted to the official “EastEnders” Instagram page. “Best known for his role as Dr. Legg on ‘EastEnders,’ Leonard’s acting career spanned more than 60 years. He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included’ time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller.”
“His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him,” the statement continued. “He will be missed beyond words by his family.
- 1/31/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
As one of the most popular soap operas in the UK, EastEnders has a huge, ever-changing cast list that seems to grow almost by the episode. There’s the Beales, the Brannings, the Carters, the Fowlers, the Fox-Hubbard’s, the Kazemis, the Mitchell’s, the Moons, the Slaters… and that’s not to mention the market traders. 2019 has seen a legion of new faces join the ranks of Walford… if you’re struggling to keep up with who’s who, here’s a sneaky little peek at some of the soap’s most famous faces. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale As one of the series originals, Kathy
Meet The Cast of BBC One’s “EastEnders”...
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- 11/7/2019
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
Barbara Windsor wants to return to 'EastEnders'. The 78-year-old star - who has played Peggy Mitchell on and off for the last two decades - would love to see her character reunited with her ''boys''. She said: ''I did hear the rumour about Ross [Kemp] going back but who knows. It would obviously be a great storyline to have Peggy reunited with her boys. Never say never. It could happen.'' The soap star also praised returning actress Gillian Taylforth, who stars as Kathy Beale in the BBC One show. She is quoted by the Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: ''Gillian is the best. She...
- 10/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' character Ben Mitchell is heading for trouble with new villain Gavin Sullivan. Actor Harry Reid has revealed his alter ego will fall under his former stepdad Gavin's evil spell now he is involved in the tense situation involving his former carer and his mother Kathy (Gillian Taylforth). Gavin (Paul Nicholas) has kidnapped Ben's biological dad Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in a bid to extort cash from the Mitchell family but Ben may find himself siding with his stepfather. Harry said: ''We have to remember he was Ben's stepdad and father figure for years. He grew up with him and there will be...
- 10/14/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Take a brief glimpse at Sherlock's Victorian special, the return of Idris Elba's Luther and BAFTA winner Olivia Colman's new drama in a brand new BBC One trailer.
A three-minute promo for the channel's autumn and winter schedule features a star-studded lineup from David Attenborough to Tom Hiddleston.
Colman and Hiddleston will team up for The Night Manager, an adaptation of John le Carré's novel.
Other shows featured in the clip include Professor Brian Cox's Force of Nature, River, a new drama from The Hour's Abi Morgan, Andrew Davies' epic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace and dramatic scenes for Kathy Beale as Gillian Taylforth makes her full-time EastEnders comeback.
Tracey Ullman spoofs German chancellor Angela Merkel in a teaser for her new sketch show, while established BBC One primetime hits such as The Great British Bake Off, Strictly Come Dancing, The...
A three-minute promo for the channel's autumn and winter schedule features a star-studded lineup from David Attenborough to Tom Hiddleston.
Colman and Hiddleston will team up for The Night Manager, an adaptation of John le Carré's novel.
Other shows featured in the clip include Professor Brian Cox's Force of Nature, River, a new drama from The Hour's Abi Morgan, Andrew Davies' epic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace and dramatic scenes for Kathy Beale as Gillian Taylforth makes her full-time EastEnders comeback.
Tracey Ullman spoofs German chancellor Angela Merkel in a teaser for her new sketch show, while established BBC One primetime hits such as The Great British Bake Off, Strictly Come Dancing, The...
- 9/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt cried during their first 'EastEnders' scene together for 15 years. The 60-year-old actress - who plays Adam's character Ian Beale's mum Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap - has revealed they both burst in to tears when they were reunited on screen. She said: ''Adam, the first time we did a scene together, he just started crying and he made me cry and it's been quite an emotional journey for the pair of us but it's lovely to do scenes with him and Letitia [Dean, Sharon Mitchell] and Steve [McFadden, Phil Mitchell] and it just feels...
- 9/15/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt cried during their first 'EastEnders' scene together for 15 years. The 60-year-old actress - who plays Adam's character Ian Beale's mum Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap - has revealed they both burst in to tears when they were reunited on screen. She said: ''Adam, the first time we did a scene together, he just started crying and he made me cry and it's been quite an emotional journey for the pair of us but it's lovely to do scenes with him and Letitia [Dean, Sharon Mitchell] and Steve [McFadden, Phil Mitchell] and it just feels...
- 9/14/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth would consider having cosmetic surgery. The 'EastEnders' actress - whose character Kathy Beale returned to the BBC One soap earlier this year - has admitted that while she's happy with her looks at the moment, she wouldn't say no to going under the knife or getting Botox in the future. Speaking about the pressure to look good in public, she shared: ''There might come a time when I think, 'You know what, I'd better go for that', but I'm all right for now.'' The 60-year-old star - who has also appeared in 'Hollyoaks' and 'Footballers Wives' - ''sobbed'' when soap bosses...
- 8/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth has been helping writers with her 'EastEnders' character Kathy Beale's return. The 60-year-old actress made a shock appearance in the BBC One soap's 30th anniversary live episode earlier this year and is now preparing for a permanent return and she's admitted that while the writers have been great, she's had to remind them about some of her early storylines. Speaking about how she joined the soap before some of the writers had even been born, Gillian said: ''It's not a problem here. The writers said, 'If there's anything you think doesn't sound right for Kath, just come and talk...
- 8/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' will see ''an EastEnders villain like no other'' in Kathy Beale's third husband Gavin. The TV show's executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins has hinted at what may unfold when the BBC soap legend - played by Gillian Taylforth - returns in the coming months, along with her husband, played by Paul Nicholas. Dominic said: ''If everything works out, and I hope it will, Gavin is going to be an 'EastEnders' villain like no other. He's going to be modern, complex, and have a little a foot in the past and a foot in the present.'' While no return date has been given for...
- 6/27/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Joe Swash wants to reprise his role on 'EastEnders'. The 33-year-old actor - who played Mickey Miller in the series from 2003 to 2008 and briefly returned for two episodes in 2011 - has confessed he would love to make a comeback on the BBC soap. Despite his character not having appeared in Albert Square for nearly four years, Joe believes anything is possible following Gillian Taylforth's shock return to the series as Kathy Beale - who was thought to have died in 2006 - as part of show's 30th anniversary celebrations earlier this year. Joe said: ''I've a really good...
- 6/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Adam Woodyatt helped engineer Gillian Taylforth's return to 'EastEnders'. The 46-year-old actor - who plays Ian Beale on the BBC soap - has revealed the crucial role he played in the return of his on-screen mum Kathy Beale. He revealed: ''I gave (Dominic Treadwell Collins, Executive Producer of the show) her mobile number so he could call her without telling her agent! We had to keep it secret...!'' Adam confessed he doesn't know when his co-star will make her eagerly-awaited return to Albert Square, but is looking forward to working with her once again. He told ITV's 'This Morning': ''No idea (when she is...
- 5/13/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Kathy Beale came back from the dead in last night's hour-long episode of 'EastEnders'. Gillian Taylforth reprised her role as Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) mother Kathy in the BBC One soap's 30th anniversary episode, nine years after she was believed to have died in a car accident in South Africa. Kathy was seen meeting ex-husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) - with whom she has son Ben (Harry Reid) - in central London, begging him to let her come home to Albert Square. With Gillian set to return to the soap for good, viewers will soon find out where Kathy has been for...
- 2/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Kathy Beale came back from the dead in last night's hour-long episode of 'EastEnders'. Gillian Taylforth reprised her role as Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) mother Kathy in the BBC One soap's 30th anniversary episode, nine years after she was believed to have died in a car accident in South Africa. Kathy was seen meeting ex-husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) - with whom she has son Ben (Harry Reid) - in central London, begging him to let her come home to Albert Square. With Gillian set to return to the soap for good, viewers will soon find out where Kathy has been for...
- 2/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth is ''panicked'' about getting married. The former 'EastEnders' star - who has children Jessica, 23, and Harrison, 15, from her 23-year relationship with late ex-fiance Geoff Knights - got engaged to partner Dave Fairbairn in the summer of 2013 but she admits they haven't set a date for their wedding yet and she was ''distracted'' when she accepted his proposal. She said: ''Dave proposed to me while we were on a weekend break to Barcelona with Harrison in 2013. We were enjoying a jug of sangria outside a cafe and suddenly Dave got down on one knee. ''I was distracted and...
- 2/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth is ''panicked'' about getting married. The former 'EastEnders' star - who has children Jessica, 23, and Harrison, 15, from her 23-year relationship with late ex-fiance Geoff Knights - got engaged to partner Dave Fairbairn in the summer of 2013 but she admits they haven't set a date for their wedding yet and she was ''distracted'' when she accepted his proposal. She said: ''Dave proposed to me while we were on a weekend break to Barcelona with Harrison in 2013. We were enjoying a jug of sangria outside a cafe and suddenly Dave got down on one knee. ''I was distracted and...
- 2/6/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Children in Need has raised £32,620,469 overnight (November 14) - pipping last year's total of just over £31 million.
The annual BBC charity telethon, which started in 1980, featured the much-anticipated reunion of S Club 7, a first look at Doctor Who's Christmas special, Bruce Forsyth's Strictly Come Dancing return and One Direction performing in EastEnders' Albert Square.
We made a Record-breaking £32,620,469!!!!! Thank You, from Pudsey! #ChildrenInNeed
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 15, 2014
The fundraiser was hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton and Rochelle Humes live from the BBC's Elstree Centre in Hertfordshire.
The cast of EastEnders kicked off this year's Children in Need with a tribute to the musical Grease.
Susan Boyle and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini also performed during the event, as did Boyzone and The Script.
Meanwhile, a new Tom and Jerry cartoon saw the famous cat and mouse meet The Apprentice's Lord Alan Sugar,...
The annual BBC charity telethon, which started in 1980, featured the much-anticipated reunion of S Club 7, a first look at Doctor Who's Christmas special, Bruce Forsyth's Strictly Come Dancing return and One Direction performing in EastEnders' Albert Square.
We made a Record-breaking £32,620,469!!!!! Thank You, from Pudsey! #ChildrenInNeed
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 15, 2014
The fundraiser was hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton and Rochelle Humes live from the BBC's Elstree Centre in Hertfordshire.
The cast of EastEnders kicked off this year's Children in Need with a tribute to the musical Grease.
Susan Boyle and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini also performed during the event, as did Boyzone and The Script.
Meanwhile, a new Tom and Jerry cartoon saw the famous cat and mouse meet The Apprentice's Lord Alan Sugar,...
- 11/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Ian Beale is to be haunted by ghosts of 'Eastenders' past for 'Children in Need'. The Watford businessman - played by Adam Woodyatt - will be reunited with several spooky familiar faces in a forthcoming one-off mini-episode which will be broadcast as part of the BBC charity telethon. The 46-year-old actor explains: ''After being knocked unconscious Ian finds himself taken back in time and he comes into contact with Pat, Cindy, Kathy and Lucy in various iconic places around The Square,'' Gillian Taylforth, Michelle Collins, Pam St Clement and Hetti Bywater will assume their characters once again in the spooky situation, with Adam...
- 11/4/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The BBC has released a new image of Tom & Jerry with the Strictly Come Dancing judges ahead of their brand new episode, to air on Children in Need later this month.
The duo will return to screens as part of the annual fundraiser, which will be shown live on the BBC next Friday (November 14).
Our judges have never looked so animated! See them in a Tom & Jerry #Cin special. 14th Nov @BBCOne. That's all folks! pic.twitter.com/pMQz8QHnUH
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) November 4, 2014
They will be joined by Sir Bruce Forsyth, who is making a special return to the dance floor as four young ballroom champions take part in a competition alongside the Strictly professionals.
Meanwhile, the stars of EastEnders past and present will make appearances as Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is visited by ghosts from his life, including mum Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), ex-wife Cindy (Michelle Collins) and...
The duo will return to screens as part of the annual fundraiser, which will be shown live on the BBC next Friday (November 14).
Our judges have never looked so animated! See them in a Tom & Jerry #Cin special. 14th Nov @BBCOne. That's all folks! pic.twitter.com/pMQz8QHnUH
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) November 4, 2014
They will be joined by Sir Bruce Forsyth, who is making a special return to the dance floor as four young ballroom champions take part in a competition alongside the Strictly professionals.
Meanwhile, the stars of EastEnders past and present will make appearances as Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is visited by ghosts from his life, including mum Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), ex-wife Cindy (Michelle Collins) and...
- 11/4/2014
- Digital Spy
The World Cup game between Brazil and the Netherlands was caught by more than 9 million viewers on ITV yesterday (July 12), according to overnight figures.
The third place playoff - in which the Dutch convincingly beat the hosts 3-0 - averaged 7.3m (38.3%) from 8.30pm, but peaked towards the end of the match, as 9.09m (48.2%) tuned in at 10.30pm.
On BBC One, Casualty took 3.82m (19.2%) from 8.30pm. Later, an airing of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film was watched by 1.54m (9.5%).
BBC Two's Dad's Army had 1.43m (7.5%) viewers from 8.30pm before The Men Who Made Us Spend had 868k (4.2%).
On Channel 4, Grand Designs appealed to 810k (4.5%) from 8pm. Knight and Day, starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, entertained 818k (4.2%) afterwards.
The latest Big Brother was seen by 872k (4.2%) on Channel 5 from 9pm.
Preceding it was MH370: The Flight That Vanished with 596k (3.3%). 10pm's The Trial of Gillian Taylforth...
The third place playoff - in which the Dutch convincingly beat the hosts 3-0 - averaged 7.3m (38.3%) from 8.30pm, but peaked towards the end of the match, as 9.09m (48.2%) tuned in at 10.30pm.
On BBC One, Casualty took 3.82m (19.2%) from 8.30pm. Later, an airing of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film was watched by 1.54m (9.5%).
BBC Two's Dad's Army had 1.43m (7.5%) viewers from 8.30pm before The Men Who Made Us Spend had 868k (4.2%).
On Channel 4, Grand Designs appealed to 810k (4.5%) from 8pm. Knight and Day, starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, entertained 818k (4.2%) afterwards.
The latest Big Brother was seen by 872k (4.2%) on Channel 5 from 9pm.
Preceding it was MH370: The Flight That Vanished with 596k (3.3%). 10pm's The Trial of Gillian Taylforth...
- 7/13/2014
- Digital Spy
House of Cards: Drama, 7pm
The 1990 political miniseries, set after the end of Margaret Thatcher's tenure as Prime Minister, is repeated tonight.
The original BBC adaptation features the underhand scheming of chief whip Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) as he struggles for promotion. It also stars Susannah Harker.
T in the Park: BBC Three, 8pm
Greg James and Jen Long introduce live coverage of performances at the Scottish music festival.
Tonight's show features music from soulful singer John Newman and singer-songwriter Katy B.
Big Brother: Channel 5, 9pm
Marcus Bentley narrates the highlights of the last 24 hours in the house.
Viewers will be privy to all of the latest drama, as the contestants react to the latest evictee.
The Trial of Gillian Taylforth: Channel 5, 10pm
Dramatic reconstruction of Gillian Taylforth's libel trial against The Sun newspaper, based on court transcripts and interviews from witnesses and legal experts.
The 1990 political miniseries, set after the end of Margaret Thatcher's tenure as Prime Minister, is repeated tonight.
The original BBC adaptation features the underhand scheming of chief whip Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) as he struggles for promotion. It also stars Susannah Harker.
T in the Park: BBC Three, 8pm
Greg James and Jen Long introduce live coverage of performances at the Scottish music festival.
Tonight's show features music from soulful singer John Newman and singer-songwriter Katy B.
Big Brother: Channel 5, 9pm
Marcus Bentley narrates the highlights of the last 24 hours in the house.
Viewers will be privy to all of the latest drama, as the contestants react to the latest evictee.
The Trial of Gillian Taylforth: Channel 5, 10pm
Dramatic reconstruction of Gillian Taylforth's libel trial against The Sun newspaper, based on court transcripts and interviews from witnesses and legal experts.
- 7/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth's 1994 court case against The Sun is to be the subject of a drama on Channel 5.
The Trial of Gillian Taylforth will reconstruct the high-profile libel trial's courtroom events (based on contemporary news coverage and transcripts), as well as featuring interviews with witnesses and legal experts.
The EastEnders and Hollyoaks actress originally filed against the tabloid after it reported police had seen her performing a sex act on her boyfriend in her car while parked in a lay-by.
Taylforth said that she had simply been giving her partner, Geoff Knights, medical assistance during a bout of abdominal pain, and sought to dismiss the officers' claims.
On the stand, Taylforth described how she had been subjected to a torrent of abuse since the story broke and claimed what the policeman said he had witnessed was physically impossible.
As a result, she and Knights were infamously made to re-enact the...
The Trial of Gillian Taylforth will reconstruct the high-profile libel trial's courtroom events (based on contemporary news coverage and transcripts), as well as featuring interviews with witnesses and legal experts.
The EastEnders and Hollyoaks actress originally filed against the tabloid after it reported police had seen her performing a sex act on her boyfriend in her car while parked in a lay-by.
Taylforth said that she had simply been giving her partner, Geoff Knights, medical assistance during a bout of abdominal pain, and sought to dismiss the officers' claims.
On the stand, Taylforth described how she had been subjected to a torrent of abuse since the story broke and claimed what the policeman said he had witnessed was physically impossible.
As a result, she and Knights were infamously made to re-enact the...
- 6/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Gemma Bissix says Gillian Taylforth will bring ''a dose of grit and glamour'' to 'Hollyoaks'. The 29-year-old actress - who has returned to the Channel 4 soap to reprise her role of superbitch Clare Devine - ''can't wait'' for her former 'EastEnders' co-star to appear alongside her in the programme and believes she will improve the show. She said: ''I can't wait! She's lovely and a fantastically talented actress. I think she's going to bring a dose of grit and glamour to 'Hollyoaks'.'' While Gillian is set to bring some glitz to Hollyoaks village, Gemma says her own alter-ego continues where...
- 3/27/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
'Hollyoaks' is going to be invaded by the ''male McQueens''. The five hunky brothers - whose mum will be played by former 'EastEnders' star Gillian Taylforth - will arrive on the Channel 4 soap this spring and the siblings are set to cause chaos in the Chester village, just like the McQueen sisters. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said: ''I'm very excited about this family. Think a male version of the McQueens! ''With five brothers there will be something for everyone - from the younger one who could be in One Direction to the eldest who is a true soap hunk. ''They are all...
- 2/6/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
'Hollyoaks' is going to be invaded by the ''male McQueens''. The five hunky brothers - whose mum will be played by former 'EastEnders' star Gillian Taylforth - will arrive on the Channel 4 soap this spring and the siblings are set to cause chaos in the Chester village, just like the McQueen sisters. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said: ''I'm very excited about this family. Think a male version of the McQueens! ''With five brothers there will be something for everyone - from the younger one who could be in One Direction to the eldest who is a true soap hunk. ''They are all...
- 2/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth is moving her family to Liverpool for her new 'Hollyoaks' role. The former 'EastEnders' actress - who portrayed Kathy Beale in 'EastEnders' for 15 years - is ''really looking forward'' to taking on the role of Sandy Roscoe, the mother of five hunky brothers, and working in the ''fantastic city'', and she is keen to meet her co-stars in the Channel 4 soap. She said: ''I am really looking forward to joining 'Hollyoaks' which is going from strength to strength under Bryan Kirkwood at the moment. My real family are excited to move up to Liverpool - a...
- 2/6/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Gillian Taylforth is joining 'Hollyoaks'. The former 'EastEnders' actress - who played Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap for 15 years - is confirmed to star as the mother of five brothers in the Channel 4 soap, but no further details about her character have been revealed. Gemma Bissix - who played Clare Devine in 'Hollyoaks' between 2006 and 2007 and briefly returned in 2009 - is reprising her role as the evil schemer in the show. Gillian was recently thrust back into the limelight when she finished eighth on the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother', and the...
- 2/5/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Gillian Taylforth is joining 'Hollyoaks'. The former 'EastEnders' actress - who played Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap for 15 years - is confirmed to star as the mother of five brothers in the Channel 4 soap, but no further details about her character have been revealed. Gemma Bissix - who played Clare Devine in 'Hollyoaks' between 2006 and 2007 and briefly returned in 2009 - is reprising her role as the evil schemer in the show. Gillian was recently thrust back into the limelight when she finished eighth on the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother', and the...
- 2/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Hollyoaks' is going to be invaded by the ''male McQueens''. The five hunky brothers - whose mum will be played by former 'EastEnders' star Gillian Taylforth - will arrive on the Channel 4 soap this spring and the siblings are set to cause chaos in the Chester village, just like the McQueen sisters. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said: ''I'm very excited about this family. Think a male version of the McQueens! ''With five brothers there will be something for everyone - from the younger one who could be in One Direction to the eldest who is a true soap hunk. ''They are all...
- 2/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Rylan Clark has reportedly been given permission to leave the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house in secret. Ex-contestant Gillian Taylforth - who was voted out of the competition last Friday (18.01.13) - has claimed the popular star is allowed out at regular intervals to join the rehearsals for 'The X Factor' live tour. Discussing how the housemates coped without knowing the time on Channel 5's 'The Wright Stuff' today (21.01.13), Gillian revealed: ''Rylan went out to do 'X Factor' rehearsals... obviously he wasn't allowed to talk about it, but when he came back he'd just ask somebody the time very quickly like [his]...
- 1/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Rylan Clark has reportedly been given permission to leave the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house in secret. Ex-contestant Gillian Taylforth - who was voted out of the competition last Friday (18.01.13) - has claimed the popular star is allowed out at regular intervals to join the rehearsals for 'The X Factor' live tour. Discussing how the housemates coped without knowing the time on Channel 5's 'The Wright Stuff' today (21.01.13), Gillian revealed: ''Rylan went out to do 'X Factor' rehearsals... obviously he wasn't allowed to talk about it, but when he came back he'd just ask somebody the time very quickly like [his]...
- 1/21/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Gillian Taylforth surprised viewers of Channel 5's The Wright Stuff today (January 21) when she revealed that Rylan Clark had been regularly exiting the Celebrity Big Brother house to rehearse for the X Factor live tour. The ex-contestant, who was evicted from the show on Friday (January 18), seemed unaware that Clark's jaunts were against a major principle of the closed-house reality competition. Channel 5 has since confirmed that Clark has been leaving the house for rehearsals. Digital Spy readers, our forum users and Twitter followers have been vocal since the news broke of what is seen as a deception. Former contestant and Reveal Big Brother columnist Nicola McLean said: "I am furious - this defeats the entire point of the show. No exceptions have ever been made before. This is Rylan Clark, not Michael Jackson." Journalist (more)...
- 1/21/2013
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Channel 5 has confirmed that Rylan Clark has been secretly leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house to complete X Factor rehearsals. Evicted housemate Gillian Taylforth accidentally revealed information about Clark's departures from the compound during an appearance on The Wright Stuff earlier today. Following Taylforth's comments, the broadcaster said in a statement: "Rylan has rehearsed for his tour on site with a choreographer, escorted by a Big Brother producer." When asked by Digital Spy why Taylforth had mentioned "a driver" in her comments about Clark, a show rep said that the singer may have been driven around Elstree Studios. > Celebrity Big Brother viewers react to Rylan Clark scandal Clark's exits from the house break from the main principle of the show - that contestants live in complete isolation without (more)...
- 1/21/2013
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother star Rylan Clark has been regularly leaving the house for X Factor tour rehearsals, according to former contestant Gillian Taylforth. The ex-EastEnders actress, who was voted out of the show on Friday (January 18), made the revelation during an appearance on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff today (January 21), seemingly unaware that Clark's exits go against a major principle of the show - that contestants live in complete isolation. Speaking on the programme about how housemates were not allowed to know the time, Taylforth said: "Rylan went out to do X Factor rehearsals... obviously he wasn't allowed to talk about it, but when he came back he'd just ask somebody the time very quickly like [his] driver, and we said to him when he'd get in, 'What's the time?'" Meanwhile, Wright Stuff (more)...
- 1/21/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother recorded its best audience since launching over a fortnight ago on Friday night (January 18). Some 2.4m (9.2%) watched the Channel 5 reality show's eviction special in the 9pm hour as ex-EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth left the house. A further 164,000 watched on +1. Celebrity Big Brother's fortunes contrast favourably with last week's live eviction show, which lost out to Channel 4's popular one-off documentary 16 Kids and Counting. However, American Idol followed at 10pm with just 696k (3.5%), while 4's new Paddy McGuinness vehicle Paddy's TV Guide achieved a higher 1.3m (6.3%) and 157k on +1. Popular panel show 8 Out of 10 (more)...
- 1/20/2013
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth claims 'EastEnders' bosses want her back on the show. The 57-year-old actress - who was voted off 'Celebrity Big Brother' on Friday (18.01.13) - says producers told her killing off Albert Square matriarch Kathy Beale six years ago was a huge mistake and begged her to make a return. She told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: ''I was at an 'EastEnders' party and I had a scriptwriter saying they wanted me to go back. ''They were asking if I could think of any way Kathy could return even though she's been killed off. They said they'd thought of loads of ideas...
- 1/20/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Gillian Taylforth has revealed that EastEnders bosses wanted her to return to the soap. The Celebrity Big Brother star, who left the house on Friday (January 18), was told by one producer that they regard killing off Kathy Beale six years ago as the biggest mistake in the show's history. Kathy was last seen on-screen in 2000, but died in an off-screen car crash in 2006. "I was at an EastEnders party [in 2011] and I had a scriptwriter saying they wanted me to go back," Taylforth told the Daily Star Sunday. "They were asking if I could think of any way Kathy could return even though she's been killed off. They said they'd thought of loads of ideas (more)...
- 1/20/2013
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth has revealed that EastEnders bosses wanted her to return to the soap. The Celebrity Big Brother star, who left the house on Friday (January 18), was told by one producer that they regard killing off Kathy Beale six years ago as the biggest mistake in the show's history. Kathy was last seen on-screen in 2000, but died in an off-screen car crash in 2006. "I was at an EastEnders party [in 2011] and I had a scriptwriter saying they wanted me to go back," Taylforth told the Daily Star Sunday. "They were asking if I could think of any way Kathy could return even though she's been killed off. They said they'd thought of loads of ideas about (more)...
- 1/20/2013
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth has explained her quietness in Celebrity Big Brother by saying she was wary of getting on people's nerves. The contestant was speaking to Brian Dowling after becoming the series's fourth evictee. Asked why she thought she had lost out in the vote against all the other housemates, she laughed and said: "Obviously I'm not that popular!" "Perhaps I got on people's nerves," she added as a suggestion. Questioned on whether she felt resentment towards Ryan Moloney and Neil Ruddock for making all the housemates eligible for eviction, Gillian initially joked: "Yes I do! Wait till I see them." However, she then added: "I don't feel bad towards them at all." She also admitted that Neil and Ryan had "maybe" been right to suggest that she, (more)...
- 1/18/2013
- by By Greg Laing
- Digital Spy
Gillian Taylforth has been evicted from Celebrity Big Brother. The former EastEnders star, who was up against all the other housemates in the public vote, is the fourth contestant to be voted out of this series. Brian Dowling announced the eviction to an eerie silence, with the crowd absent due to the bad weather. The other housemates gasped in surprise when Gillian was named. When she had gone, Tricia Penrose said: "I (more)...
- 1/18/2013
- by By Greg Laing
- Digital Spy
Paula Hamilton had an angry rant in the Celebrity Big Brother house last night and threatened to kick down the Diary Room door. The former supermodel shouted that she wanted a "straitjacket" after a guessing game from Big Brother had unfortunate results. During the latest Big Brother task, it was revealed that Gillian Taylforth had made disparaging comments about the fact Paula always has to outdo everyone when it comes to telling stories. When Gillian's comments were revealed to Paula, she raged about producers' behaviour and treatment of her on the show. According to the Daily Star, she told Big Brother in the Diary Room: "Get (more)...
- 1/9/2013
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother housemates Gillian Taylforth, Lacey Banghard, Tricia Penrose, Neil Ruddock and Ryan Moloney have been gunged as part of this week's shopping task. The five were dropped from a plank into a pit of pink goo while playing 'Truth or Fools', a guessing game shedding light on the lives of the celebrities both inside and outside the house.
Tricia Penrose screams after getting gunged For the challenge, Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton were asked multiple choice questions about each of the other housemates in the Diary Room. For every question they answered correctly, the group would win an extra 'Pass' ball for the Randomizer machine that will ultimately decide their shopping budget at the end of the overall 'Against All Odds' task. However, for every incorrect answer, the housemate (more)...
Tricia Penrose screams after getting gunged For the challenge, Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton were asked multiple choice questions about each of the other housemates in the Diary Room. For every question they answered correctly, the group would win an extra 'Pass' ball for the Randomizer machine that will ultimately decide their shopping budget at the end of the overall 'Against All Odds' task. However, for every incorrect answer, the housemate (more)...
- 1/8/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother housemates Gillian Taylforth, Lacey Banghard, Tricia Penrose, Neil Ruddock and Ryan Moloney have been gunged as part of this week's shopping task. The five were dropped from a plank into a pit of pink goo while playing 'Truth or Fools', a guessing game shedding light on the lives of the celebrities both inside and outside the house.
Tricia Penrose screams after getting gunged For the challenge, Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton were asked multiple choice questions about each of the other housemates in the Diary Room. For every question they answered correctly, the group would win an extra 'Pass' ball for the Randomizer machine that will ultimately decide their shopping budget at the end of the overall 'Against All Odds' task. However, for every incorrect answer, the housemate (more)...
Tricia Penrose screams after getting gunged For the challenge, Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton were asked multiple choice questions about each of the other housemates in the Diary Room. For every question they answered correctly, the group would win an extra 'Pass' ball for the Randomizer machine that will ultimately decide their shopping budget at the end of the overall 'Against All Odds' task. However, for every incorrect answer, the housemate (more)...
- 1/8/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Five 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestants were dunked in a vat of gunge as part of the Against All Odds challenge today (08.01.13). Gillian Taylforth, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Lacey Banghard, Tricia Penrose and Ryan Maloney were all forced to take the plunge after Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton guessed wrongly in questions about their housemates. The housemates had taken to a ducking stool one at a time, with the two women given multiple choice questions about the one in the hot seat. If they guessed correctly, the housemate could stand down - otherwise they were gunged. Claire Richards, Frankie Detorri and Ryan all escaped...
- 1/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Gillian Taylforth is reportedly dating a convicted drug baron. The former EastEnders actress is said to have been in a relationship with former stockbroker Dave Fairbairn for six months. Fairbairn was previously jailed for importing a huge order of ecstasy to the UK. Police discovered 839,500 ecstasy tablets worth an estimated £7.5million. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2003, but served just seven years before being released in 2010. Taylforth reportedly spent Christmas with Fairbairn at her home where she lives with her two children, according to the Sunday People. (more)...
- 1/7/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
The Celebrity Big Brother housemates enjoyed a pool party last night (January 5) to celebrate the housemates' first night all together in the main house. After Big Brother announced that the basement housemates would be joining the main house for the first time, Rylan Clark suggested that they celebrate with a pool party. In the hot tub, Tricia Penrose asked fellow housemate Lacey Banghard how big her breasts are. Lacey admitted: "28G, but I don't think they are that big. They are real." Ex-EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth then joined her fellow housemates in the hot tub, and Paula Hamilton complimented the actress on her body. "Wow! Look at that figure! You look like a little girl!" the former model said. In the living area, Heidi Montag offered her housemates some alcohol and claimed that she can (more)...
- 1/6/2013
- by By Sam Rigby
- Digital Spy
Former EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth has revealed that she may be joining Hollyoaks. The actress, best known for her role as Walford's Kathy Beale, has been tipped to start filming with the Channel 4 soap a few weeks after her current stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Taylforth told the Daily Star Sunday: "I'm nervous but I'm also really looking forward to it. "It was a big decision as I have been away from soaps for a long time. But it's (more)...
- 1/6/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Five 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestants were dunked in a vat of gunge as part of the Against All Odds challenge today (08.01.13). Gillian Taylforth, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Lacey Banghard, Tricia Penrose and Ryan Maloney were all forced to take the plunge after Heidi Montag and Paula Hamilton guessed wrongly in questions about their housemates. The housemates had taken to a ducking stool one at a time, with the two women given multiple choice questions about the one in the hot seat. If they guessed correctly, the housemate could stand down - otherwise they were gunged. Claire Richards, Frankie Detorri and Ryan all escaped...
- 1/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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