Tanya is diagnosed with cervical cancer and tells only Lauren and forbids her from telling anyone else. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! As they prepare to leave, they see Max on the roof of The Queen Vic and Lauren and Abi attempt to talk him down. She was quite hard in her past and it would have been fun to have that side come out. During the conversation, she reveals that she is taking part in a fashion course in Manchester and asks Max if Oscar can move in with him for a while, as he would be stuck with a nanny most of the time if he went with her, due to Tanya's commitment to the course. "[3] The family returned for Bianca's second wedding to Ricky Butcher as part of the show's 25th anniversary. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. Speaking of her past, she added:"Tanya remembers her mum looking at her dad with pity and she'd hate that happening to her. where is bob hoover buried; lloyd williams obituary; raelondo wright rae carruth son; que significa una casa sucia; altland house haunted; avengers fanfiction peter intern meets team cap The Queen Vic landlady, who discovered she was pregnant with Max Branning's (Jake Wood) baby following their affair, went into labour in tense scenes on Monday (September 13). However, Collins never committed to the episodes and Robinson had no choice but to kill the character off-screen. 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. PETER Andre's wife Emily treated fans to some rare snaps of her children as they enjoyed a luxury holiday in Dubai. David also stays behind, promising Cindy that he will try to get Lucy and join her later, but he never does. Get the latest on EastEnders with all the latest news, gossip and spoilers about soaps, including EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and top TV. 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. Sonia goes into labour At 15, Sonia unexpectedly gave birth to Martin's baby, assisted by the Slater family! Tanya Franks . EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Rainie Cross made a shock decision about her baby after surrogate Bernie Taylor gave birth. She decides that to resist temptation she must leave Walford, and Max is deeply disappointed. EastEnders fans were left 'devastated' on Monday night after Whitney was forced to terminate her pregnancy. EastEnders actress Tanya Franks has reportedly quit her role as Rainie Cross on BBC soap after seven years. [25] Joyner filmed her final scenes on 15 May 2013,[26] and Tanya departed the serial on 28 June. I've told bosses that it's a good time, when you think about it, as the Jacksons are back now as well. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. [5] It was expected that Cassidy would leave in spring 2016, with Sonia departing on-screen in summer 2016. Danny, 45, quit as landlord Mick Carter at Christmas and tonight hinted on ITV's Jonathan Ross Show that he would not miss some cast. However, many fans thought the baby looked fake. Despite pleas from Rebecca's adoptive parents, it is Sonia's step-grandmother, Dot Cotton (June Brown), who persuades Sonia to return the baby. Later, Peggy sees Honey laden with Christmas presents and, little realising that she is returning them, insists on helping her carry them back to hide them but she sees the broken charity box hidden at the back of the wardrobe Jack and Phil square up to each other over the pool table as Jack takes the last shot. [22], Referencing Sonia's foray into lesbianism in 2005, TV critic Grace Dent branded the character "the worst lesbian ever", adding, "The only lesbians with less lesbian tendencies than you are the women on the front cover of the Horny Triple-X Lesbian Specials which they keep at eye level by the sweets in my corner shop. Bianca invites Sonia and Martin to her wedding to Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) and Sonia attends alone. By Kris Green 12/11/2007 Tanya's screaming at Max. They lock Tiffany in and finally release her when she agrees to speak up about the drug ring. She was due to appear in only eleven episodes but the character evolved. The 54-year-old has appeared on the show. She first appeared 10 May 1988 and originally departed on 27 December 1990, before returning as one of the show's central antagonists from 13 October 1992 until her exit episode on 10 April 1998; the character died off-screen of childbirth on 5 November 1998. "[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. 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. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. Sammy's hubby Ricky is at the centre of his own baby storyline in EastEnders. Later, Tanya agrees to allow Cora to move back in, after she has been thrown out by Dot Branning (June Brown). She is the third of Carol Jackson's (Lindsey Coulson) four children and the result of her mother's relationship with Terry Cant, whom Sonia never knew and who was violent towards Carol. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Patsy Palmer, who returned to EastEnders as Sonia's sister Bianca, publicly called for the actress's return: "I would love her to come back. 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. Tanya then tells Cora and Rainie the truth about how her father diedhe did not die peacefully as they believed, but was in constant pain and so Tanya helped him to die. VIDEO: Catch up with the latest EastEnders action, Neighbours reveals seven HUGE cast members returning for show reboot, ITVX price, shows, live TV and what you need to know about ITV's streaming service. 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. Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. [28] Tanya appears in the episode broadcast on 18 and 19 February. EastEnders Actress Tanya Franks has reportedly left her role as Rainie Cross in BBC soap after seven years.. 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. EASTENDERS' Danny Dyer had a long-running feud with Steve McFadden sparked by a row over the Queen Vic. Sonia departed on-screen on 20 September 2016. [18][19], In February 2016, Cassidy announced she was expecting her second child, meaning she would be taking maternity leave. [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. [24] However, on 1 April 2013, it was announced that Joyner's departure would be indefinite as she wished to try new career paths. A terrified Max and Tanya go through the ordeal and Max ends up delivering their new-born son. And after Clare left the Square [in 1998] I was gone for another eight months. 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. Her daughter survives and is named Cindy by Ian, in her mother's honour. There was a problem. If this seems like the most inopportune time to turn Sonia into a lesbian, well, the show's writers did it anyway [] Sonia's sudden lesbian affair was met with disapproval from all sides, and nobody the fans, characters or even the actors was particularly supportive of her relationship. 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. Tanya realises Max still loves Kirsty because he refuses to have sex with her and is sad about Kirsty leaving. Joyner and her husband Neil Madden's new additions come after the couple spent years struggling to conceive. She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. You will receive a verification email shortly. The What's on TV team brings you everything you need to know about the world of TV. 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. 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. 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. 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. As is only natural on EastEnders, Sean Slater and Tanya Branning have a complicated past together. In emotional scenes, she agrees to allow Stu and Rainie to have the baby. Sonia, who has started a weight loss class, arranges to have a gastric band in Bulgaria, telling friends and family she is on a course. Cassidy commented, "it was all decided without doing that. Ian wins full custody of the children and Cindy is charged and remanded while she is pregnant by Nick. To make it up to her, Max buys 10 Turpin Road for Tanya, which she turns into a beauty salon named Booty. [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'. EastEnderscharacter Portrayed by Natalie Cassidy Duration 1993-2007, 2010-2011, 2014-present First appearance Episode 922 2 December 1993 (1993-12-02) Classification Present; regular Created by Tony McHale Introduced by Leonard Lewis(1993) Matthew Robinson(1998) Diederick Santer(2010) Bryan Kirkwood(2011) Dominic Treadwell-Collins(2014) Spin-off 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. The couple announced Joyner's pregnancy in July and later revealed she had fallen pregnant after undergoing in-vitro fertilisation. On 1 December 2022, Sonia receives a phone call from Ireland with the news that Dot has died. After an agonising wait for their test results, Whitney and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) were told that their baby has Edward's syndrome. Peggy soon toasts another Mitchell hero completely unaware of his motive. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Greg and Tanya marry, and Tanya soon starts an affair with Max. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. EastEnders was full of drama on Monday as Linda Carter gave birth to a baby girl with Jack Branning having to help her. [13] Digital Spy reported that Tanya would flee the wedding to help Max and Abi when they are hurt in a serious accident,[14] though they said that Tanya and Greg may have already exchanged vows. Tanya Branning - played by Jo Joyner - has had a tough few months. Prepare for peak pothole season! Before Abi's funeral, Tanya's friends talk about her being unable to attend the funeral as she has had a nervous breakdown. 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. But, after losing a baby of her own, will she be able to. Team; Services. [7] Dot later leaves a message to Sonia as she believes that Martin is the thief. Tanya's storylines have included opening her own salon, giving birth to her third child, discovering that her husband Max Branning (Jake Wood) had an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) before divorcing and then burying him alive with the help from her new partner Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky), marrying Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth), starting an affair with Max on her wedding day to Greg, dealing with her eldest daughter, Lauren Branning's (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa) alcoholism, battling cervical cancer, discovering that Max has a secret wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) on their second wedding day, witnessing her daughters Lauren and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) fall from the roof of The Queen Victoria public house and subsequently dealing with Abi's death, which leads to her mental breakdown. Almost one in eight men in Britain will develop prostate cancer . Meanwhile, Jack's incredulous when he missed the final shot of the pool game. 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. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. "[12] More recently, in 2009, press reports suggested that the actress was keen to reprise the role. She then arranges for Lauren to visit Tanya for relationship advice. The only thing . The episodes were shown live, and Joyner accidentally referred to Ian by his actor's name.[29]. In January 2018, it is discovered that Stacey has slept with Max, which subsequently fractures Martin and Stacey's relationship. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Tanya plots to bury Max alive and with the help of Sean, they drug Max and bury him in the woods. Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. Carol is surprised but Sonia tells her the split occurred around the time of Billie's death and did not want to burden her with her problems. Tanya initially accepts Max's comfort but then pushes him away. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Joyner admitted she was so thrilled to finally be pregnant, she didn't even complain about her severe morning sickness. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! I do love playing Tanya, but it is very different to the roles I had before EastEnders. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. Tanya's doctor, Yusef Khan (Ace Bhatti), later confronts Tanya and asks why she has stopped her treatment. Phil says he considers Jamie to be one of his own children and tells Sonia to go upstairs to sober up. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. Ricky and Bianca deal with the results of Tiffanys paternity test. [37] In March 2008 viewers watched Tanya bury husband Max alive. Sonia becomes depressed and begins to neglect her work and drink alcohol, until Gus helps her straighten her life out. [8], Cassidy was 10 years old when she joined the soap as Sonia. [20], Natalie Cassidy won the award for "Best Actress" for the role of Sonia, at the 2001 British Soap Awards. 1 Photo Kellie Bright was born on 1 July 1976 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. When do the clocks change in 2023? A devastated Sonia rejects Rocky although she does form a warm relationship with Rockys partner Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Ricky suggests getting Bianca out of the country but Sonia tells him she that Bianca has decided to give herself up. Lauren soon returns to Albert Square, but Tanya and Oscar remain in Exeter. 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. Although she changes her mind, it is too late and Ian is shot, collapsing in a pool of blood in front of Cindy. Of her experiences as a mother, she added: "It's fantastic. 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