He tells everyone in The Vic about Sonia and Tina, but Sonia ends their relationship. Instead, Margaret's reaction was surprisingly representative of the public response to their relationship. [27], In December 2014 it was announced that Tanya would return in February 2015 for a few episodes, for Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Jane Beales (Laurie Brett) wedding and for the show's 30th anniversary. Tanya after much pressure from Max gave birth to Oscar. Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. She is taken to hospital where Tanya and Max are told she is an alcoholic, has alcoholic hepatitis, and one more drink could kill her. Abi's even more excited that Tanya promised her that she could name him. They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. Everyone's so pleased to have them back. [25] Joyner filmed her final scenes on 15 May 2013,[26] and Tanya departed the serial on 28 June. 1 Photo Kellie Bright was born on 1 July 1976 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. Devastated, Sonia announces this in the Queen Victoria pub and although she puts on a brave face, she breaks down in private. "[22], On 1 May 2012, it was reported that Joyner would take a prolonged break from the show at the end of her current contract, to spend time with her family, and an inside source stated that she "will definitely return". 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. Cassidy made several temporary returns on-screen months later to visit Clare or Bianca, but she was still uncertain about the future of her character: "I didn't come back to the show for about four months or so after [ I was written out in 1997]. The characters would reunite with Bianca who returned in 2008. However, while collecting her children, Cindy is arrested for conspiracy to murder when Ian's associates visit Valecue in prison while he is serving a life sentence for murder, and persuade him to tell the police about Cindy's involvement. Although she changes her mind, it is too late and Ian is shot, collapsing in a pool of blood in front of Cindy. She has some serious thinking to do about her future now. Tanya returned in February 2015 for two episodes as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations. They lock Tiffany in and finally release her when she agrees to speak up about the drug ring. [4] Three years on, Collins won the role of Cindy. After having her breast lump checked, Sonia is given the all-clear. Three's A Crowd Pregnant Tanya's taken to hospital by Stacey, unaware she's bonding. And after Clare left the Square [in 1998] I was gone for another eight months. Ian persuades her to return to Walford so he can help her bring Steven up. [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. The Weekly EastEnders Game: Season 6 Tanya leaves- new pics released Kierston "Kirsty should move on from Max Jacqueline 'Brannings will go in a new direction' Jo 'Tanya was a terrible mum' . [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. 25. EastEnders fans were left 'devastated' on Monday night after Whitney was forced to terminate her pregnancy. [4] She said "It was a massive decision. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Tanya is shocked that Ava is mixed-race, and decides not to see her again. My husband doesn't agree. When he explains, Ronnie hits the roof. "[4] Also, having worked quietly and successfully in the industry for eight years, Joyner was unsure if she would be comfortable with the level of fame being on EastEnders would bring her. She added: "I hope it comes out. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. EastEnders (1985- ) Full Cast & Crew. "[20], Joyner said it's important to keep her cervical cancer storyline as realistic as possible. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! All rights reserved. But, after losing a baby of her own, will she be able to. Bianca notices Sonia has continuously avoided talking about Martin and Rebecca. However it wasn't smooth sailing for Sammy, who ended up in hospital in March. magazine: 'You go for fertility tests and we found out it was unlikely we'd have children naturally so we went for it. Cindy soon follows Ian back to Walford with her new boyfriend, Nick Holland (Dominic Taylor). In February 2015, Tanya returns to Walford, to attend Ian and Jane's wedding and after the reception, she agrees to sit and have a conversation with Max. Bun in the Oven Tanya realises she's pregant, but doubts she can rely on Max to be a good father anymore. Patrick tells Tanya the truth about Avathat she is alive and Cora gave her up for adoption, so Tanya secretly tracks down Ava to her place of work, a school in Dalston. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner has given birth to twins. Tanya allows Rainie and Cora to move in. 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. Sonia receives a lucrative job offer at a private hospital in Kettering and, having realised she no longer loves Tina, ends their relationship. EastEnders was full of drama on Monday as Linda Carter gave birth to a baby girl with Jack Branning having to help her. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cindy_Beale&oldid=1131284790, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 12:30. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Tanya is devastated and leaves the hospital in tears. 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. Team; Services. That's why we're not secretive about it.'. However, viewers have also been left questioning whether the've missed. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! 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 realises Max still loves Kirsty because he refuses to have sex with her and is sad about Kirsty leaving. Richard Cole (Ian Reddington) is romantically interested in Cindy but she rejects him, so Richard tells people that he is the father of her twins. She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. [16] Sonia's one-off return was broadcast on 21 January 2011. After making peace with Martin, she takes a taxi and is about to leave Walford when she sees Martin and Rebecca obstructing the road; Martin has decided that he wants to go with Sonia. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, 754206 "[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. Bernadette Taylor 379 episodes, 2017 . And how will Robbie react when he learns of his beloved Wellard's death? However, Simon decides he wants to be a father to his son and convinces Cindy to leave Ian, devastating him with the news that Steven is not his son and a feud erupts when he realises Simon is the father. Sonia is originally arrested for her murder, however, it transpires that Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks) is her killer. Pauline responds with ire, threatening to cut her son from her life. [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. [17], Sonia returned permanently on 14 January 2014. Sonia returns in January 2011, following Bianca's disappearance following her attack on Connor Stanley (Arinze Kene), who had also dating Whitney. She is an actress and writer, known for Mum (2016), Broadchurch (2013) and Chewing Gum (2015). [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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). That hasn't really come out yet but she definitely has it in her. Tanya Branning - played by Jo Joyner - has had a tough few months. [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. Tanya admits to the police that she tried to kill Max; however, Lauren was the real culprit. In 2010, Cassidy said one of the reasons she decided to leave the show was because of Sonia's affair with Naomi Julien (Petra Letang), saying it was wrong for the character. 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. (491 episodes, 1991-2023) . We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. [1][2][3] Joyner originally turned down the role as she had doubts over whether she could work in a soap opera. 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. She decides that to resist temptation she must leave Walford, and Max is deeply disappointed. she wants no more treatment as she does not have the strength to fight, despite the fact she could die. Former No Angels actress Joyner joined the cast of EastEnders in 2006 after the long-suffering wife of cheating Max Branning (Jake Wood). Initially she only wants to make Simon jealous but she and Ian start dating and by February 1989, they announce their engagement. Jack had come to. Sonia has been featured in storylines including affairs, feuds, bereavements, family problems, teenage pregnancy and a cancer scare. Martin sends Rebecca, who now wants to be called Bex, to live with Sonia so she can spend more time with her mother. The question is: will Bernie give Stuart and Rainie the baby after this revelation? 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. This was later changed on the official BBC website. [34] In 2012, Joyner and Wood won the Best On-Screen Partnership category at the British Soap Awards. Cassidy confirmed the baby is due in "summer" 2016. [19] Talking to All About Soap about how she has researched the plot, Joyner said that she has talked to many survivors of cervical cancer through a charity named Jo's Trust and added that they have a great website, which is very informative and has helped her a lot. I said no originally. We have all the information on what is happening in the soaps, what you can't afford to miss on television and which new shows and series are launching. Tanya leaves her purse behind and Ava returns it, meeting Cora. She suggests leaving Ian for Simon but he refuses, not wanting to be tied down or upset his family so Cindy marries Ian, letting him think he is the baby's father, giving birth to Steven in December 1989. I mean, she is family! . The What's on TV team brings you everything you need to know about the world of TV. [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. (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. 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. [30] The episodes were mainly filmed at night due to Joyner's other work commitments. Tanya plots to bury Max alive and with the help of Sean, they drug Max and bury him in the woods. Joyner made an unannounced return on 25 December 2017 as part of Jossa and Fitzgerald's departures. Prepare for peak pothole season! EastEnders actress Jo Joyner is celebrating after giving birth to twins. Rainie Cross, who is played by actress Tanya Franks in the BBC . Please refresh the page and try again. Heather gives birth to a baby boy, but the father is nowhere to be found. 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. Max was the love of her life, but his affair with Stacey destroyed their marriage, and nearly destroyed her. 25 with her and Bex. The Stacey Slater star, 34, is reuniting with Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, as well as joining . This. 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. I've told bosses that it's a good time, when you think about it, as the Jacksons are back now as well. With Sam about to give birth, Ricky struggles to tell Bianca he . Eastenders-Tanya gives birth 79,493 views Jan 18, 2008 41 Dislike Share Save xxAmberxx2375 651 subscribers Tanya has the baby Archive Fowler 2.5K views 9 months ago Johnny Depp on His Unusual. Original air date: 13th August 2007Check out my playlists for broadcast order. She captioned the collection of meds: "Tell me you've just had a C-section without telling me you've just had a C-section.".