Tanya after much pressure from Max gave birth to Oscar. Greg briefly returns but cannot handle the news that Tanya has cancer and quickly leaves again. Sonia is supported by Tina but Sonia backs away when Tina goes to kiss her as Sonia is unsure of her feelings. (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. He then accepts her proposal from earlier and they get engaged. Meanwhile, Jack's incredulous when he missed the final shot of the pool game. 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. Abi overhears this and tells Lauren. She's seen it first hand and therefore has a deep-seated fear of it. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. Max insults Tanya, and Tanya throws him out. She forgives him again and realises that she still has feelings for him. This culminates in Sarah holding Sonia and Martin hostage and stabbing Martin, until Sonia knocks her unconscious. Actress Milly Zero has stunned her adoring followers with her recent full-mirror glam snap. Ian vows to take Cindy to court for custody of their children. 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 . 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.. Joyner won the 'Most Popular Actress' award at the Digital Spy Soap Awards in 2008 for the part of Tanya[32] and also went on to win 'Best Dramatic Performance' at the 2008 British Soap Awards and made the final four in the 'Best Actress' category. She was quite hard in her past and it would have been fun to have that side come out. Tanya Cross (also Branning and Jessop) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by Jo Joyner. 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. Abi refuses to leave so Tanya leaves Walford with Lauren and Oscar in a taxi, after telling a heartbroken Max she will always love him. Their marriage soon deteriorated, however, due to Cindy's selfish streak that shows the character becoming unfaithful to Ian and growing more concerned about her own needs than their own children. Later, Lauren gets drunk on a night out and leaves with a stranger; she does not return the next morning. Are Sonia and Martin still together? [17] Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that viewers will see Tanya receive the devastating news that she has cervical cancer. 25 with her and Bex. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. Fearing imprisonment, Sonia abducts Rebecca and goes on the run. EastEnders: Ricky Champ stars as Stuart Highway in January, Ricky plays Stuart Highway on BBC soap EastEnders, EastEnders star Max Bowden's pregnant ex 'heartbroken' amid rumours of him dating co-star, Inside Joe Swash's boozy Ibiza stag do as Stacey Solomon admits she's 'lost' without him. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [17] Viewers will see how Tanya, a mother of three, will use her inner determination to deal with what will be one of the toughest challenges of her life. Team; Services. "[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. Feeling neglected, Naomi ends their relationship. Later, when Tanya and baby are safely in hospital, Stacey and Bradley visit and Stacey and Max agree to move on. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. This was the most watched EastEnders episode of 2008 and the episode received 116 complaints from viewers. John Greening . By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 18:17 GMT, 15 January 2010. Rainie Branning / . [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. I'd like to see a bit more of her feisty side. It will be a slow decline. Lauren reassures Tanya it is fine for her to miss the service as Abi loved her and at the end; Tanya says goodbye to Lauren. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! 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. Rainie, however, ultimately comes clean, admitting to Bernie that Stuart is refusing cancer treatment, and therefore she cannot allow her to part ways with the child on a lie. 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. 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. She rejects a phone call from Martin and gets very drunk. Joyner and her. Tanya's dad died of cancer and she nursed him through it. Tanya then tells Cora that she can talk to her any time. [16], On 26 June 2011, it was announced by EastEnders that Tanya will feature in a cervical cancer storyline. Billy's in a situation as he hands over 50 to Peggy from the market whip-round. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. Tanya then starts a relationship with Max's brother Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Max tries to split them up. She misunderstands him and gets into his bed, naked. 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. Emmerdale star confirms Paddy will 'find his humour' again amid suicide story aftermath, Zack and Whitney's tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach in EastEnders, Corrie star warns evil Justin may tear Daniel and Daisy apart forever. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. [16] Sonia's one-off return was broadcast on 21 January 2011. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) goes missing, Tanya helps to bring him back to Walford, which makes her decide she wants Rainie at her wedding, but Cora lies to her that Rainie does not want to attend, when in fact Rainie does not want to see Cora. 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. [28] Tanya appears in the episode broadcast on 18 and 19 February. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. The star announced her pregnancy in July 2009 after undergoing IVF. When Cora visits Walford, she senses that Lauren does not love her fianc Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell) and questions whether he is controlling her. In an interview in October, Joyner told OK! "That is mine and your little secret," she quipped. Tanya leaves her purse behind and Ava returns it, meeting Cora. 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. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. Martin believes he can repair his marriage, but Tina and Sonia share a kiss, which Martin sees. The mum-of-two shared the happy news on Instagram announcing the tot had arrived ahead of schedule. As Tanya starts to throw her mother and sister out, Lauren reveals that Tanya has cancer and confronts her about stopping her therapy. [36], The character has been pivotal in the transformation of EastEnders. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. In January 2018, it is discovered that Stacey has slept with Max, which subsequently fractures Martin and Stacey's relationship. [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. I'm going to make it as honest and true to life as I possibly can. 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." 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. Kirsty agrees to the divorce, realising she is hurting Max. However it wasn't smooth sailing for Sammy, who ended up in hospital in March. She later apologises to Max before learning that Abi is brain-dead and that she will never recover. Tanya discovers a birth certificate for a sister called Ava Anderton (Clare Perkins). 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. She and her actor husband, Neil Madden, had been trying to conceive for four years before trying the fertility treatment. 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. She has some serious thinking to do about her future now. 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. 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. However, Collins never committed to the episodes and Robinson had no choice but to kill the character off-screen. 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. [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. Max insists he thought they were divorced (Derek had lied to him) and Tanya and Max continue their relationship, but when Tanya finds Kirsty's keys in Max's pocket (given to Lauren by Kirsty), Tanya assumes Kirsty and Max are still involved. Cassidy commented, "I thought I was out of a job [on EastEnders] forever!". In the show, Tanya is mother to daughters Abi and Lauren and son Oscar. [19] Asked whether it makes Tanya think twice who she wants to be with, Joyner replied: "Definitely. 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. 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. Martin gets unwittingly involved with a stalker, Sarah Cairns (Alison Pargeter), who tries to ruin his marriage. But I've had my extensions out and the false lashes are coming off. Max then reconciles with Tanya and they become a couple again. Although she changes her mind, it is too late and Ian is shot, collapsing in a pool of blood in front of Cindy. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner is celebrating after giving birth to twins. 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. 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. Abi's even more excited that Tanya promised her that she could name him. 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. 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 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. 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. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. She told followers: "Not where I planned spending today. Ricky, 41, and his wife already have a four-year-old daughter called Beatrix, who takes pride of place on Sammy's social media. Original air date: 13th August 2007Check out my playlists for broadcast order. 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. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. Sammy's hubby Ricky is at the centre of his own baby storyline in EastEnders. Heather gives birth to a baby boy, but the father is nowhere to be found. Her first appearance was on 2 December 1993 and she departed on 2 February 2007. According to Cassidy, this was on the behest of Storyliner and future Executive Producer of EastEnders, John Yorke. [8] The Jacksons have been described by EastEnders scriptwriter Colin Brake as a "classic problem family". Sonia accuses Martin and Stacey of not caring about Bex and tells Martin she wants Bex to live with her. Cindy was introduced in 1988 in a minor role as a love-interest for Simon Wicks (Nick Berry). Sonia forgives Tina for the humiliation, but Sophie tells Sonia that Tina cheated and their relationship ends, but they soon reunite. She has commented, "Cindy arrived for 11 episodes, working on a hat stall and as a tease for Wicksy, but evolved into a much juicier character. I've told bosses that it's a good time, when you think about it, as the Jacksons are back now as well. [8], Cassidy was 10 years old when she joined the soap as Sonia. They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. Max shows Tanya this by saying Kirsty is leaving. Tanya suffered EastEnders heartbreak at Christmas after Max Branning (Jake Wood) was exposed to Walford and decided to head to the roof of the Queen Vic. I've been wanting to be pregnant for so long you can't really complain.'. Rainie and Stuart are overcome with emotion upon setting their sights on the little tot, which leaves Bernie in tears. I will grab every chance I can to show Tanya dropping her guard." It's a miracle really. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. Tanya gives birth! Great video, photos and competitions brought to. Honey's sat at home unwrapping presents that she's going to have to return. However, both regret getting divorced and they reconcile. She made her first appearance on 27 June 2006. iPhone users claim Apple is trying to TRICK them into Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health Sunak bustled like a wide-eyed labrador, his tail waggier than a windscreen wiper in a downpour: HENRY 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' [17] The director of Jo's Cervical Cancer trust Robert Music said that EastEnders must depict the disease accurately and responsibly saying "It's about educating the general public who perhaps aren't aware of the disease, but also with cervical cancer, there are thousands of women out there who have been diagnosed or are living with this. 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. When she was young she was a lot like Stacey Slater. Ricky suggests getting Bianca out of the country but Sonia tells him she that Bianca has decided to give herself up. Will the frosty relationship between Carol and Bianca thaw? They contravened the rules regarding protection of children by appropriate scheduling, appropriate depiction of violence before the 9 p.m. watershed and appropriate depiction of potentially offensive content. EastEnders' Lacey Turner has admitted she is "petrified" of her first London Marathon on 23rd April.. [20], Natalie Cassidy won the award for "Best Actress" for the role of Sonia, at the 2001 British Soap Awards. Tanya's mother, Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), and Rainie arrive in Walford for her wedding, much to Tanya's dismay. magazine: 'You go for fertility tests and we found out it was unlikely we'd have children naturally so we went for it. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Cindy Beale (also Williams) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michelle Collins. "[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". [38], The UK communications regulator Ofcom later found that the episodes depicting the storyline were in breach of the 2005 Broadcasting Code. 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. Business Advisory; Business Valuation; Corporate Finance; Cash Flow Modelling; M&A Advisory; Venture Capital; Private & Public Partnerships; Owner Supervision And Internal Control [18], Music said that Joyner was "fantastic" when visiting the charity. 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 Jackson" redirects here. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner has given birth to twins. 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. Earlier this week on the soap, Sean (Rob Kazinsky) confessed to his mother a dreadful secret. 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' . 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. 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. 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. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. They reunite and Cindy gets pregnant in 1993. 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. 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. 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. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cindy_Beale&oldid=1131284790, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 12:30. In January 2014, Carol informs Sonia, who is having marital problems with Martin again, about her breast cancer diagnosis. Cindy soon follows Ian back to Walford with her new boyfriend, Nick Holland (Dominic Taylor). 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. 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. 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