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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. Abi's even more excited that Tanya promised her that she could name him. [31] Joyner then went on to appear in the episodes broadcast on 19 January 2018 and 16 February 2018 as part of her on-screen daughter Abi Branning's (Lorna Fitzgerald) death and funeral. She confronts Max, who says he was involved in criminal dealings causing someone to get hurt. Custody is given to Cindy's sister, Gina Williams (Nicola Cowper). Everythings OK with bub, just high blood pressure for me. 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. They visit Rebecca's (Jade Sharif) guardian, Margaret Wilson (Janet Amsden), hiding their true identity but when Margaret realises who they are, she asks them to leave. Despite the serious nature of the scenes fans. Several months later, following Madison Drake (Seraphina Beh), Alexandra D'Costa (Sydney Craven) and her former friend Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) continuously bullying Bex, Sonia returns after Bex phones her in tears. [16], On 26 June 2011, it was announced by EastEnders that Tanya will feature in a cervical cancer storyline. 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.. During her childhood, she becomes close friends with Clare Tyler (Gemma Bissix) and the two are inseparable until Clare falls in with the wrong crowd at school and starts bullying Sonia but they reconcile before Clare leaves in 1998. When Bex takes an overdose, Sonia finds her and is dismayed when she realises it was a suicide attempt. Tanya arrives in Albert Square after her husband Max Branning's (Jake Wood) car breaks down, not realising in fact Max is visiting his family. She then arranges for Lauren to visit Tanya for relationship advice. Sonia often acts as the voice of reason to Janine during this time, encouraging her to be honest with her partner Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) rather than reverting to her usual scheming ways. But, after losing a baby of her own, will she be able to. She learns that she has been given the all-clear from cancer but is worried that it might return. [10].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. When Lauren returns for Dot's funeral in December 2022, she reveals that Tanya has been caring for Cora after she injured her hip, and is upset to miss her funeral. However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. For me, to be reunited with the original Jacksons is a dream come true and I think it will be a fantastic storyline. Sonia visits Jamie's grave and later returns to The Queen Victoria pub, and drunkenly berates Phil, Jamie's godfather, about his treatment of Jamie. [18] Kirkwood said in a news release that EastEnders worked closely with experts to ensure that the issue is accurately portrayed and that viewers will see how Tanya will use her inner determination to deal with what will be one of the toughest challenges of her life. Tanya is devastated and leaves the hospital in tears. Ronnie feels torn between her family and Jack. Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriend Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. [22] Speaking to the Daily Star, Joyner said that rather than becoming depressed over the scenes, she goes home relieved that it's not her life. 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. The mum-of-two shared the happy news on Instagram announcing the tot had arrived ahead of schedule. Tanya goes to the hospital where she tells her doctor that She was written out of the soap for her maternity leave last month as viewers saw Tanya discover Max has hidden the family's severe financial problems from them. 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." In the storyline, Pauline dies in suspicious circumstances and Sonia is blamed for killing her, although Sonia is eventually vindicated when Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks) admits to manslaughter. 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. Actress Milly Zero has stunned her adoring followers with her recent full-mirror glam snap. Sonia discovers that she may still be in love Martin and agrees to go on a date with him. [5] Cassidy made two guest stints during her maternity leave, on 25 December 2016 via webcam and for a three episode arc from 14 to 18 April 2017. Jessie gasped in shock with a huge smile on her face, appearing delighted to hear the news. Jessie said she was 'so happy' to hear about Tanya's secret kiss (Image: ITV) Tanya continued: "I gave him a kiss, like a really nice long kiss and then I just left him. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cindy_Beale&oldid=1131284790, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 12:30. She discovers that Rebecca witnessed the slap and tries to silence her daughter, but Rebecca tells Dot at Pauline's funeral. The 33-year-old whisked husband Pete away alongside their kids Amelia, nine, and Theo, six, and her step children Princess, 15, and Junior, 17, to mark his upcoming 50 th birthday. The characters would reunite with Bianca who returned in 2008. Actress Tanya Cross said Abi's kidnapping is a 'kick in the stomach for Rainie' Credit: BBC "She has a huge battle on her hands to get her back. I've just been so lucky. With Sam about to give birth, Ricky struggles to tell Bianca he . She lies and schemes to ensure that she gets what she wants. "[14] In December 2010, it was announced Cassidy would return to EastEnders,[15] as Sonia in order to facilitate a temporary storyline departure for co-star Palmer, who was due to take maternity leave. Tanya arrives at the church with Cora, but is unable to get out and tells Lauren that she feels like she has failed as a mother. 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. Will the frosty relationship between Carol and Bianca thaw? Desperate to get her daughter back, Cindy goes along with him but grows suspicious and calls the police, but it is too late. magazine: 'You go for fertility tests and we found out it was unlikely we'd have children naturally so we went for it. Later, Lauren gets drunk on a night out and leaves with a stranger; she does not return the next morning. By What's on TV published 28 November 07 (opens in new tab) She confronts Cora, who refuses to talk about it, but eventually tells Tanya that Ava died not long after her birth and it hurt so much she never told anyone, not even the father. [20], Natalie Cassidy won the award for "Best Actress" for the role of Sonia, at the 2001 British Soap Awards. The episodes were shown live, and Joyner accidentally referred to Ian by his actor's name.[29]. Although she changes her mind, it is too late and Ian is shot, collapsing in a pool of blood in front of Cindy. 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[23] Joyner confirmed this herself, saying that the break would last six months, similar to other actors who took breaks in 2012, such as June Brown (Dot Branning) and Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher). [17] Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that viewers will see Tanya receive the devastating news that she has cervical cancer. [1] Writer Colin Brake has suggested that Cindy was "the most important character for the future" to be introduced in 1988, despite her low-key entrance. VIDEO: Catch up with the latest EastEnders action. EastEnders actor Ricky Champ is a dad again after wife gives birth to baby boy Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart Highway in EastEnders, has become a dad for the second time as his wife Sammy. Home and Away (2014): Jess gives birth on the beach Birthly TV 44.7K subscribers Subscribe 5.5K Share 1.2M views 10 months ago #birthscene #birthlytv Jess (Georgia Chara) goes into labor while. Sonia forgives Tina for the humiliation, but Sophie tells Sonia that Tina cheated and their relationship ends, but they soon reunite. Abandoned blue sleeping bag, tents and several wooden shelters are found in woodland close to where police Runaway aristocrat and her boyfriend were spotted stocking up on supplies at food bank in Brighton without Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). On-screen mother: Joyner's EastEnders character Tanya Branning has three children, including baby Oscar, with on/off husband Max Branning (Jake Wood), She said: 'I was very sick for the first four months. She and her actor husband, Neil Madden, had been trying to conceive for four years before trying the fertility treatment. She later reprised the role again in 2017 for four episodes, appearing between 25 December 2017 and 16 February 2018. 25. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. [22] She added: "I go home and laugh even more hysterically than I would normally because of what's happening to Tanya. In 1992, Ian discovers that Simon has abandoned Cindy and Steven. Ian's behaviour grows erratic; after attempting suicide and failing, he chooses to ruin Simon's life instead so Simon decides to leave Walford with Cindy and Steven, leaving Ian heartbroken. Tanya gives birth! Her daughter survives and is named Cindy by Ian, in her mother's honour. Phil's smug when he tells Peggy what's happened and Ronnie's confused when Peggy tells her that it's all been taken care of. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! Tanya leaves her purse behind and Ava returns it, meeting Cora. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [8] Among them were the Jackson family: mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson), her four children, Bianca (Patsy Palmer), Robbie (Dean Gaffney), Sonia (Natalie Cassidy), and Billie (Devon Anderson), as well as Carol's partner Alan Jackson (Howard Antony). Their slow introduction was a deliberate attempt by the programme makers to introduce the whole family over a long period. It's a miracle really. Sonia and Martin receive their divorce papers. Rainie and Stuart are overcome with emotion upon setting their sights on the little tot, which leaves Bernie in tears. Sonia's niece Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) is involved in a drug ring and Sonia discovers this when Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) informs her. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner is celebrating after giving birth to twins. Former No Angels actress Joyner joined the cast of EastEnders in 2006 after the long-suffering wife of cheating Max Branning (Jake Wood). [25] Joyner filmed her final scenes on 15 May 2013,[26] and Tanya departed the serial on 28 June. The couples attention was soon elsewhere, however, as Bernie returned to the Square, and confirmed that she will hand over the baby as soon as its born, provided they give her the cash. Danny hinted on The Jonathan Ross Show . Sonia gives up her baby Sonia decided to put baby Chloe up for adoption. [1][2][3] Joyner originally turned down the role as she had doubts over whether she could work in a soap opera. Cindy Beale first arrives at Albert Square in May 1988, wherein she begins working on her mother's market stall selling hats. . [37] In March 2008 viewers watched Tanya bury husband Max alive. Max agrees to come down but Lauren and Abi slip and fall off the roof. The 31-year-old, who plays Tanya Branning in the soap, delivered a boy and a girl late last month. [21] Asked whether Tanya will start to look ill, Joyner said to Soaplife: "I'd like her to and I made a point of saying, 'Unless we ever see Tanya looking tired these references are going to be rubbish', because she's keeping up the pretence and putting on lots of make-up. [9], Various members of the family began to appear sporadically from November 1993 onwards, but in episodes that aired early in 1994, the Jacksons moved from Walford Towers, a block of flats, to the soap's focal setting of Albert Square. [5], "Cindy May Be Long Dead, But Michelle Collins Remembers her NY Fans", Entry on orange.co.uk's Top 10 TV bitches, "Michelle Collins 'glad Cindy Beale died'. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! In December 2017, Sonia discovers Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) having a miscarriage and supports her when she believes that she has left her husband Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood) down. [7] Her departure was facilitated through a storyline in which Max hid financial problems from the family and Tanya left him. However, Cindy grows tired of Simon's womanising, and despite his feelings for her, she moves on to Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), who is becoming a successful entrepreneur. Max confirms this so Tanya ejects Max from the house saying their relationship is over for good, and she celebrates the break-up. "[5], On 21 March 2008, Joyner revealed a script in which Tanya would bury Max alive. She later inherits the majority of Dots estate, including her house, much to her disbelief and Dottys anger, which results in Dotty departing the square on bad terms with Sonia. EastEnders theory: Double exit as Phil Mitchell flees with Sharon ; Brooke Kinsella gives miracle birth on the day of brother's death ; EastEnders theory: Stacey Slater engaged after Kheerat ultimatum She does not cope though, and is nearly drawn back to Max. Sonia returns in January 2011, following Bianca's disappearance following her attack on Connor Stanley (Arinze Kene), who had also dating Whitney. Later, Tanya agrees to allow Cora to move back in, after she has been thrown out by Dot Branning (June Brown). Rainie, feeling guilty, lies to Bernie, as she claims that Stuart is beating his cancer, before they head off to the hospital. They reunite and Cindy gets pregnant in 1993. [7] Dot later leaves a message to Sonia as she believes that Martin is the thief. I heard about the theory and I thought 'how are you going to get me there? Lauren also discovers that Tanya has not attended a hospital appointment, when Tanya said she was given the all-clear from cancer. Tanya then has to face her sister, Rainie (Tanya Franks), turning up as she did the year before, claiming she is clean of drugs, though tests positive, so Tanya orders her to leave. 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! However, at the time it was unconfirmed whether they would actually marry, meaning that the couple's future would hang in the balance until the time of broadcast. Joyner was initially nervous about going back due to her mistake in the live episodes, but knew she had to return when the story was pitched to her. FORMER EastEnders actor Jake Wood reunited his with co-stars Lacey Turner, Heather Peace and Tanya Franks today in honour of soap legend Dame Barbara Windsor. In early reports of the character's arrival, her name was spelt Tania. None of the actors cast as the Jackson family were matched for appearance or screen compatibility. Unbeknown to Tanya, Max had started an affair with Stacey Slater who was Max's son's wife. She decides that to resist temptation she must leave Walford, and Max is deeply disappointed. Ian vows to take Cindy to court for custody of their children. Please refresh the page and try again. The recovering drug addict - who is played by actress Tanya. Max is falsely accused of the murder of Lucy in July 2015 and after he is arrested, Oscar is sent back to live with Tanya, who denies Max any contact with his son although Max is later released after Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington) confesses to the crime. This vitriolic response to Sonia and Naomi's relationship could have been a pivotal moment had the program's producers used the opportunity to prove either the quality of their relationship or to reinforce Sonia's parenting abilities. [35] On Digital Spy's 2012 end of year reader poll, Joyner was nominated for "Best Female Soap Actor" and came fourth with 13.4% of the vote. 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. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. She told followers: "Not where I planned spending today. EASTENDERS' Danny Dyer had a long-running feud with Steve McFadden sparked by a row over the Queen Vic. Backstory. Bex later calms down and she says an emotional farewell. Sonia receives a lucrative job offer at a private hospital in Kettering and, having realised she no longer loves Tina, ends their relationship. Ricky and Bianca deal with the results of Tiffanys paternity test. Sonia returned as a permanent character on 14 January 2014, as part of a storyline that saw her mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson) develop breast cancer. Rainie, as viewers know, has been on edge as of late, as Stuart has refused to receive medical treatment following his breast cancer diagnosis. Sonia also repairs her relationship with Tina. Cassidy confirmed the baby is due in "summer" 2016. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. Cassidy is quoted as saying "To be invited back to EastEnders is such an honour and I am very, very excited that Sonia is coming back. Martin is heartbroken when his marriage ends and the situation is complicated further by Rebecca, who, on Margaret's request, is spending more time at the Fowlers'. They remarry and spend time touring the USA before settling in Manchester. Despite a police chase, Ian brings his sons back to Walford. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Sammy also posted a snap of some morphine and anti-clotting jabs, which are often needed after the operation. Tanya arrives in Albert Square after her husband Max Branning's car breaks down, not realising in fact Max is visiting his family. EastEnders is on BBC One, Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm. is shirley from eastenders pregnant in real life. On her 36th birthday, Sonia meets Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley) who is masquerading as her father, Terry but is actually working in cahoots with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) to con Sonia who is in control of Dotty inheritance since Sonia has power of attorney. Tanya, after much pressure from Max, gives birth to Oscar. Jo, who was last on the show in February 2018, said she. The trust received extra calls following Tanya's diagnosis. I said no originally. She reveals to Ricky and Carol that Bianca has been hiding out with her at a B&B and is not in a good way. Unfortunately, they did neither of these things. The 31-year-old, who plays Tanya Branning in the soap, delivered a boy and a girl late last month. [15], Joyner revealed to What's on TV that she thinks that happy storylines are boring and that EastEnders needs depressing storylines to be dramatic. However Stuart is innocent and the perpetrators behind the attack are young youths. [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. Billy continually apologises but she tells him that all she wants is honesty presents are immaterial. Tanya accompanies them to the hospital, where Lauren undergoes surgery whilst Abi has a CT scan. Doctors had just revealed to them that their daughter's existence is not legally recognised as Whitney's pregnancy did not reach past 24 weeks. You will receive a verification email shortly. In January 2014, Tanya's best friend, Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), reveals to Max that Tanya is now in a relationship, with a man named Tim and that they are planning on getting engaged. She is the third of Carol Jackson's (Lindsey Coulson) four children and the result of her mother's one-night stand with Terry Cant, whom Sonia never knew. Heather gives birth to a baby boy, but the father is nowhere to be found. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. A terrified Max and Tanya go through the ordeal of the birth and Max ends up delivering their new-born son. 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. All rights reserved. It was at this stage that the producers made a decision to write the majority of the Jackson family out. "[13], On 25 October 2009 it was announced that Cassidy would return to the soap to reprise her role as Sonia, along with Coulson, Gaffney and Anderson. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. On 5 November 1998, Ian receives news that Cindy has died in childbirth. Playing someone in a soap is a big responsibility. she wants no more treatment as she does not have the strength to fight, despite the fact she could die. Original air date: 13th August 2007Check out my playlists for broadcast order. EastEnders actress Tanya Franks has reportedly quit her role as Rainie Cross on BBC soap after seven years. "[3], In 2015, former executive producer Matthew Robinson explained in a blog post why he had Cindy killed off, saying that keeping her alive "might have benefited the show" but it would have required Collins to commit to three days of filming to depict the birth of Cindy's baby and the outcome of her trial, because "no proper producer could allow off-screen portrayal of massive soap events like those". Sonia and Jamie get engaged, but due to Jamie's fling with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and constant rowing, the relationship ends. She misunderstands him and gets into his bed, naked. David also stays behind, promising Cindy that he will try to get Lucy and join her later, but he never does. Abi overhears this and tells Lauren. The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. "Sonia Jackson" redirects here. Naomi came off looking especially predatory a common trait in media representations of gay and lesbian characters by seducing a formerly heterosexual woman and convincing her to leave her family [] not too surprisingly, Naomi and Sonia broke up. During the episode, Albert Square was rocked by an explosive fire at. The pair eventually reconcile for their daughter Rebecca, however Sonia develops a feud with Martin's mother Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) which ends when Pauline is murdered. [5] After returning for a short stint from 14 April 2017 to 18 April 2017, Cassidy returned to the role of Sonia permanently, with the return being broadcast on 27 June 2017. Since her return in 2014, Sonia's storyline has included divorcing Martin, coming out as bisexual, a cancer scare, an on-off feud with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), relationships with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn), supporting Bex through her attempted suicide, briefly reconciling with Martin and stealing money from step-grandmother Dot Cotton (June Brown) to help pay off Martin's hit-and-run victim who had been blackmailing her. Tanya allows Rainie and Cora to move in. Joyner and her. Cindy was introduced in 1988 in a minor role as a love-interest for Simon Wicks (Nick Berry). While there, Tanya's daughters Abi. 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. He then accepts her proposal from earlier and they get engaged. In 2000, Sonia discovers that she is pregnant at 15 and gives birth to a daughter Rebecca Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) whom she puts up for adoption. Southend hospital midwives are amazing. He added that she was "really hungry to learn, to understand what the impact was, and she felt a responsibility to get this right"[18] Joyner stated that she "feels grateful" to be in a cervical cancer storyline. Tanya announces that her divorce from Greg will soon be finalised and proposes to Max. "[3] A source told entertainment website Digital Spy: "Everything's being kept hush-hush about the Jacksons' return at the moment, but there are certainly a load of questions to be answered. After having her breast lump checked, Sonia is given the all-clear. [10] She was spotted doing improvisations at the Anna Scher Theatre School by Tony McHale and EastEnders' Casting Advisor Jane Deitch. She told Soaplife magazine: "It's a privilege to be given any sort of serious storyline and a real responsibility. 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. Last year doctors told her she had run out of options. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson)[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. Sonia and Gus begin a second romance, which ends due to Sonia's lingering feelings for Martin. Tanya plots to bury Max alive and with the help of Sean, they drug Max and bury him in the woods. She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. [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. "[17] Music added: "EastEnders have gone to great lengths to research this story with us and we hope that by showing this storyline to its millions of viewers, it will not only raise awareness of cervical cancer but also help the public to be more informed about this issue. She then sets about arranging Dots funeral and shares her memories of Dot with others. 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. When Tanya discovers that cars at the car lot are being repossessed, she and Max argue, which leads to passion and they have sex for the first time since Tanya's all-clear from cancer. . Martin moves back into the area and Rebecca (now played by Jasmine Armfield) moves in with him, as she resents Sonia for leaving Martin. Everyone's so pleased to have them back. 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.