EastEnders heartache for Whitney Dean as daughter diagnosed with rare health condition

Jameela Jamil has urgently called for fans to send her funny videos as she grapples with a 'horrendous' health issue.

EastEnders' fans are convinced that Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, will name her unborn child after a Walford legend, after the character announced her pregnancy last week. As regular viewers will know, last year, Sonia started a relationship with Reiss (Jonny Freeman), despite the fact that his wife Debbie was in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke.

EastEnders fans have spotted a glaring error in Whitney Dean's final storyline, ahead of her departure from the show. Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney, recently announced her exit from the BBC soap and while the exact details of her exit plot are yet to be revealed, it is known that her unofficial fostering of young Britney is part of her farewell arc.

Shona McGarty, who's been a familiar face on BBC's EastEnders as Whitney Dean since 2008, is all set for a thrilling new gig after her soap departure.The star has wrapped up filming her final scenes and is now ready to take on a fresh challenge. The actress is joining the cast of '2:22 A Ghost Story' in Dublin, where she'll share the stage with Once Upon a Time star Colin O'Donoghue, Laura Whitmore, and The Wanted's Jay McGuiness.The limited run will be at the 3Olympia Theatre until August 11th.

Since first arriving on our screens last Summer, it’s safe to say that George Knight hasn’t had the easiest time of it in Walford. In the nine months since his debut, George has been confronted with his ex-wife Rose, discovered her real name was actually Cindy Beale and that she had been living under a false identity in a witness protection program! He also discovered that his adoptive parents had paid to adopt him as part of a process calling ‘farming’ which saw children advertised for money for parents looking to give children a home.

Pop star Matt Goss has opened up about the years of shame he has endured living with rare muscular condition Poland Syndrome.The 55 year old singer-songwriter, who found worldwide fame in the 80s with his band Bros, has spoken out to address his troublesome lifestyle and admits that despite the difficulties he has endured, he's now "walking with pride." Speaking to fans on his Instagram from the first ever Poland Syndrome Festival, held in Birmingham on April 27 and 28, Matt sent a poignant message during his touching special video message advising those living with Poland Syndrome to "walk tall" and not be ashamed of the condition. He said: "“I am proud to say I have Poland Syndrome. I am sure so many of you guys relate.

Lorraine Kelly appeared glowing as she posed up a storm with he 29 year old daughter Rosie.The pair made a rare joint appearance at The 2024 Golden Chopsticks Awards and were photographed on the red carpet.The 64 year old TV star wowed in a black leather midi dress and paired it with a nude clutch bag. Meanwhile, Rosie - who is pregnant with her first baby - opted for a figure-hugging brown sleeveless dress and black heels. Lorraine and Rosie's appearance comes after the TV presenter shared her excitement over becoming a grandmother for the first time, after her daughter announced she expecting her first child with partner Steve.

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to continue providing financial support for people with mental health conditions claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the disability benefit will be given a major overhaul in an effort to reduce spiralling costs.

BBC EastEnders star Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean, will be leaving Walford very soon after over a decade on-screen.The actress announced in July 2023 that she would be bowing out, and has finally finally revealed why she is bidding farewell to the show.Talking to The Sun, Shona, 32, said: “There are other opportunities and areas of the industry I want to explore before I get too old! All things come to an end and this is the new chapter of my life. I’ve had a really good run and Whitney needs a break. She’s had a pretty tough paper round.” Over the years, Whitney has had huge storylines from being groomed as a child, to kidnap, affairs, stalking and baby loss.

EastEnders are lining up a couple to get wed in an upcoming episode of the BBC soap, and it will coincide with a visit from a popstar. Olly Alexander - best known as the frontman of band Years and Years - will be joining the soap for a one-off episode prior to his appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest where he’ll be performing his song ‘Dizzy’. Olly will stop in at the Queen Vic after rehearsing where he meets an old friend Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff).

The mum of a tiny baby on the transplant list is desperately hoping a donor will be found to save her little girl's life.

EastEnders fans believe they have sussed out Nadine's scheme after her shocking fake pregnancy revelation in Tuesday's episode that left viewers watching on gobsmacked.

Peter Andre has revealed the potential names he and wife Emily may choose for their new baby girl.

Travellers heading to Indonesia have been warned to check their passports before heading out.

Gerry Turner must have made a seriously good impression on Theresa Nist‘s family during the eleven seconds that they were a couple, because the 70-year-old woman’s offspring isn’t ready to let go just yet!

When it comes Walford villains, EastEnders bad boy Dean Wicks is about as evil as the come, with the suave dad of one having racked up quite the list of offences over the years on the soap. Among his long list of crimes are the rape of Linda Carter, attempted rape of Roxy Mitchell, attempted murder of his own mum Shirley and, most recently, deliberately tampering with ill daughter Jade's medication to avoid her leaving the country.

James Martin has provided a rare update on his health during the latest episode of Lorraine, where he also donned an unexpected item for the first time on television.

James Martin has given fans a rare glimpse into his health journey during Monday's episode of Lorraine, where he also debuted an unexpected accessory on TV for the first time. Chatting with Lorraine Kelly about his successful tour, which was seven years in the making, the conversation turned to his current wellbeing.

Wynonna Judd‘s daughter Grace Pauline Kelley is facing more charges!

Lost Village in Lincolnshire, and Forwards Bristol to round out the month.But as confirmed in a personal message on Instagram, they are putting all official public engagements on hold.“Over the past few years Liam and I have hidden ourselves away to write our third album, a process which has not been an easy one,” Davids wrote. “In 2022 I was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation.