Tanya's dad died of cancer and she nursed him through it. This makes Sonia distraught and preoccupied with Rebecca. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. Heartbroken, Greg leaves Walford and when Max realises Tanya does not want to be with him either, he leaves too. I just got on with school and all that". She later apologises to Max before learning that Abi is brain-dead and that she will never recover. [17] EastEnders has worked closely with experts in the field to ensure that the issue is accurately portrayed. Sonia and Dot care for Harold Legg (Leonard Fenton) when he becomes ill and he moves into No.25. Tiffany discovers that Sonia is lying and attempts to leave, but Sonia stops her from leaving causing Tiffany to slap her. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! Team; Services. Tanya also explains her concerns about Abi's recent troubling behaviour leading to being accused of killing Lucy, and she and Max end up arguing over whether each other are to blame for this. Desperate to get her daughter back, Cindy goes along with him but grows suspicious and calls the police, but it is too late. 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. Tanya returns to Walford with her new fianc Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth). Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Suspecting Cindy is cheating, Ian hires a private investigator, who records Cindy and David in a clinch. MORE : EastEnders spoilers: Mick Carter chooses Janine Butcher over Linda as he publicly kisses her, MORE : EastEnders Jamie Borthwick shares cast green room celebration for Lacey Turner, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Rainie Cross made a shock decision about her baby after surrogate Bernie Taylor gave birth. She finds it difficult to be close to Max, but after a frank discussion over their marriage and sex life, Max reassures Tanya that she is all that matters to him. (Image credit: BBC) Tanya is in the throes of labour and Max is forced to take advice from the midwife over the phone and deliver the baby himself. Tanya and Max later share a kiss, after Max is abducted and beaten by Jack. After a guest appearance, Tanya eventually returned on 27 September 2010. "[17] "This is a disease that affects thousands of women and their loved ones in the UK every year, and for many can be preventable by taking proactive steps, such as attending cervical screening when invited. I've been wanting to be pregnant for so long you can't really complain.'. Family is paramount to Tanya. The Stacey Slater star, 34, is reuniting with Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, as well as joining . Lauren continues to drink but Tanya refuses to believe she is addicted until she keeps Lauren in the house and she reveals that she has been sipping vodka from a water bottle. Tanya announces that her divorce from Greg will soon be finalised and proposes to Max. VIDEO: Catch up with the latest EastEnders action. She returns a few weeks later to find Max, Kirsty, Abi and Lauren having a meal together and laughing. [9], In April 2006, it was announced that Cassidy would take a break from EastEnders, saying "it's time to try new things. 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. The couple announced Joyner's pregnancy in July and later revealed she had fallen pregnant after undergoing in-vitro fertilisation. [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. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cindy_Beale&oldid=1131284790, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 12:30. He then accepts her proposal from earlier and they get engaged. Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. 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. In next week's episodes of EastEnders, Zack and Whitney argue about leaving their daughter at the hospital and are left shaken. Kirsty agrees to the divorce, realising she is hurting Max. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She also reluctantly allows her childhood friend Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooksj to live with her in Dots house for a few months and supports her when Janine falls pregnant. 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. [28] Tanya appears in the episode broadcast on 18 and 19 February. She can't come over so gives Max advice over the phone. Rainie Branning / . 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. "[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. When she was young she was a lot like Stacey Slater. With Sam about to give birth, Ricky struggles to tell Bianca he . In emotional scenes, she agrees to allow Stu and Rainie to have the baby. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. She forgives him but Martin's behaviour continues and he is injured during an attack so Sonia throws him out. 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). 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. EastEnders 2009 - 2011 - 20/02/2009. She then arranges for Lauren to visit Tanya for relationship advice. Double delight: EastEnders star Jo Joyner and her husband Neil Madden, pictured in October, are parents to twins. Meanwhile, Simon retaliates by reconciling with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). He thinks I carry it all more than I think I do. [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'. 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. Sonia meets Bex's teachers before returning to Kettering. Though Carol and Alan were not initially married in the serial, and though Alan was only the biological father of Billie, the whole family took on Alan's surname. i dont own any right to this video all rights go to bbcEastenders - Lauren gives birth - 17th September 2015Eastenders - Lauren gives birth - 17th September . When she returns, she tries to confess to her class but collapses before she can do so. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Due July 2022.". She told Soaplife magazine: "It's a privilege to be given any sort of serious storyline and a real responsibility. The episodes were shown live, and Joyner accidentally referred to Ian by his actor's name.[29]. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. She tells Kirsty to sign divorce papers, but Kirsty refuses. After an agonising wait for their test results, Whitney and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) were told that their baby has Edward's syndrome. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The trio will join a number of other famous faces running the London Marathon in Barbara's memory. The only thing . It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. Tanya returned in February 2015 for two episodes as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations. Sharon Hadrian writes: "It was the first time in over a decade that a lesbian couple had been depicted in the East London drama, lending cautious optimism to the idea that the BBC was finally integrating its traditionally heterosexual soaps [] Lesbian fans, meanwhile, are struggling to care at all after being led on by the show's failed attempts at writing a decent lesbian story line [] Despite their troubles, Martin and Sonia got married in 2004 and given their past many fans believe they are meant to be together. I do love playing Tanya, but it is very different to the roles I had before EastEnders. Viewers of the popular ITV2 dating programme watched as Ron Hall asked Lana Jenkins to be his girlfriend, with the islanders becoming the "first official couple." However, fans flocked to social media to . The recovering drug addict - who is played by actress Tanya. Phil's relieved, especially because the stakes were so high. 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. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. "[21] Joyner later said that she does not become depressed over the cancer plot, saying she can switch off from the emotions instantly. In the show, Tanya is mother to daughters Abi and Lauren and son Oscar. Speaking of this, Joyner said, "I love playing Tanya and being part of such a great show, but she has been on quite a rollercoaster over the past seven years and I have come to realise that it's right for her to step away from Walford for a bit longer than originally planned. [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. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. "[9], Early on in the character's narrative, Sonia was given a trumpet to play, which she did badly, infuriating her family and neighbours. Get the latest on EastEnders with all the latest news, gossip and spoilers about soaps, including EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and top TV. When Cora visits Walford, she senses that Lauren does not love her fianc Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell) and questions whether he is controlling her. EastEnders fans are begging soap producers to let Whitney Dean "be happy for once", following heartbreaking news about her and Zack Hudson's baby.. Zack and Whitney recently learnt that their unborn baby had Edwards Syndrome, with the couple making the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy after doctors advised that their child would die before or shortly after birth. "[12] In February 2011, it was announced that filming had started on location for Greg and Tanya's wedding in April 2011. [30] The episodes were mainly filmed at night due to Joyner's other work commitments. The characters would reunite with Bianca who returned in 2008. Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart Highway in EastEnders, has become a dad for the second time as his wife Sammy announces she has given birth to a little boy. Milly, 23, looked absolutely gorgeous as she posed in front of a mirror in a . Abi's even more excited that Tanya promised her that she could name him. When the affair is revealed on Christmas Day on a video recording recorded by Tanya and Max's daughter, Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa), Tanya asks for a divorce and starts a relationship with Stacey's brother Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky). Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. 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. [10] A BBC spokesperson added, "Natalie is a valued member of the EastEnders cast and we wish her all the very best during her break from the show". In an interview with Digital Spy, Joyner admitted that she prefers playing a "feisty" character and would like to explore that side of Tanya. Backstory. 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. As a result, perhaps, the writers wrote what was expected of them [] there was hardly room in the script for any affection or sympathy at all; instead, their relationship was written around its impact on Martin and the other Albert Square residents. [16] She added that Walford is a miserable place which is part of the fun. EEAAO star gives tearful speech after historic win, The best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deals. 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. Tanya discovers a birth certificate for a sister called Ava Anderton (Clare Perkins). They remarry and spend time touring the USA before settling in Manchester. "[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. [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. 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. Phil is triumphant when Jack misses and loses the bet. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. BA1 1UA. The police suspect Cindy is involved and when David is called in for questioning, Cindy knows she will soon be arrested, so decides to flee with her children. She was quite hard in her past and it would have been fun to have that side come out. "[20], Joyner said it's important to keep her cervical cancer storyline as realistic as possible. 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'. Sonia and Robbie, who has also returned, move in with Dot to help care for her. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. ", 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. [11], Despite Cassidy's departure being specified as a "break", Cassidy commented in 2008, "I feel that door's closed now and I need to go and do other stuff [] Maybe in nine years I might go back. During her childhood, she becomes close . A terrified Max and Tanya go through the ordeal and Max ends up delivering their new-born son. By What's on TV published 28 November 07 (opens in new tab) Please refresh the page and try again. Phil says he considers Jamie to be one of his own children and tells Sonia to go upstairs to sober up. 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. 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! 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." Ronnie is surprised to find Jack packing and she's furious when Phil admits that he was behind it. Heres how it works. '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. The 31-year-old, who plays Tanya Branning in the soap, delivered a boy and a girl late last month. Business Advisory; Business Valuation; Corporate Finance; Cash Flow Modelling; M&A Advisory; Venture Capital; Private & Public Partnerships; Owner Supervision And Internal Control Max returns to Walford with his brother Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman). Just as Pauline intends, Martin ends his relationship with Sonia in order to care for her, but when the truth finally comes out, a furious Martin moves out anyway. 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). Playing someone in a soap is a big responsibility. Sonia forgives Tina for the humiliation, but Sophie tells Sonia that Tina cheated and their relationship ends, but they soon reunite. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). She's also appeared in a number of other big TV shows over the years including starring roles in Family Affairs, The Bill , Broadchurch , and teen drama Skins . It was at this stage that the producers made a decision to write the majority of the Jackson family out. 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. Bernie is relieved when mum Karen (Lorraine Stanley) arrives, and soon enough, she gives birth to a baby boy. 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. 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