EastEnders star returns to soap as horrified Whitney gives birth - 'Don't let her near me'

Gaten Matarazzo recalls an uncomfortable encounter with a Stranger Things fan in her 40s who made a remark that took the young actor aback.

Jacqueline Jossa was overcome with emotion as she said goodbye to co-star Shona McGogarty, who plays Whitney Dean. In the latest episode, Whitney Dean, played by Shona, made her exit from the BBC One soap after 16 years. It was announced last year that Shona had decided to leave the popular show.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday night's episode as Whitney Dean bid farewell to the BBC One soap after a 16-year stint.

Eastenders fans were left in tears on Thursday night (23 May) as Whitney Dean, played by Shona McGarty, made her exit from the BBC soap after a 16-year stint. Whitney, who first appeared on our screens back in 2008, has been at the centre of numerous dramatic storylines over the years. Most recently, she was left devastated when she discovered that her partner and father of her newborn baby Dolly, Zack Hudson, had cheated on her with her friend Lauren Branning.

Death in Paradise fans will be thrilled to hear that the BBC show is back and already filming as fans have flown to the Caribbean to pose with new actor Don Gilet on set. The series announced at the beginning of May that Don - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty is preparing to leave the BBC soap that she’s starred in for 16 years. Shona plays Whitney Dean and will very soon be bowing out after her disastrous wedding. Whitney was all set to marry her boyfriend, and father of her newborn baby, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) when Britney revealed he’d cheated on her with best mate Lauren Branning (Jacquline Jossa).

It's the end of an era for EastEnders viewers as fan favourite Whitney Dean leaves Albert Square in tonight's episode, with star Shona McGarty exiting the soap after 16 years.The long-time Walford resident has been through a tough time recently, having found out at the altar that her husband-to-be Zack had slept with her best friend Lauren. With little baby Dolly to look after and heart-break to deal with, Whitney revealed in Wednesday's episode that she would be leaving the Square for good.

Emmerdale viewers were left gobsmacked on Monday, 20 May, as they spotted a familiar face from EastEnders making an appearance on the popular ITV soap. In a surprising soap crossover, fans were distracted during Monday's episode as new dad Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) struggled to park at the hospital to visit his baby son, Evan, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Despite his efforts, Billy couldn't get the parking machine to accept his money.

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Two BBC actresses showed off their new look for an EastEnders episode - looking completely different to their characters' usual attire. Shona McGarty and Jacqueline Jossa posted a picture of themselves clad in black and white outfits and wigs that made the pair of them almost unrecognisable.Their fancy dress was part of an EastEnders episode for Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson’s (James Farrar) joint stag and hen - aka ‘sten’ - do.

Death In Paradise star Don Warrington has whipped his fans into a frenzy by sharing behind-the-scenes photos as filming kicks off for the upcoming series. BBC's beloved drama, Death In Paradise, is in for a shakeup, following Ralf Little's decision to exit his role as DI Neville Parker after five years.

Phillip Schofield has broken his silence with his first Instagram post in over a year, amid rumours he is set to make a return to TV. The 62 year old has remained largely under the radar since stepping down from This Morning almost a year ago to the day, following a scandal involving a younger male colleague.

EastEnders' Whitney Dean's baby's name has been revealed, but there's a heartbreaking twist with the BBC soap gearing up for some explosive scenes next week as Whitney's exit looms. In the upcoming episodes, Whitney and Zack Hudson's wedding day arrives, but it's marred by a shocking revelation as Lauren Branning's secret affair with Zack is finally exposed in dramatic fashion.

Married at First Sight UK's Gemma Rose Barnes is officially off the market, as she said 'yes' to her beau Jordan Bishop just weeks after welcoming their baby boy. The 31 year old reality star, who graced our screens in the seventh series of the hit E4 show last year, has been swept off her feet by Jordan following her stint on the programme.The lovebirds, who are now doting parents to their almost three-month-old son Franklin and Gemma's two other children from a previous relationship, celebrated their engagement at Gemma's birthday bash.Taking to Instagram to spill the beans on her romantic engagement, Gemma couldn't wait to tell her fans about the surprise proposal.

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has opened up about her wedding plans after getting engaged to fiancé Oliver Piotrowski back in 2021. 36 year old Jorgie, who has recently opened up about the realities of juggling motherhood and work, spoke to OK! while at the BAFTA TV Awards in London on Sunday, 12 May and looked sensational as she sported a stunning white dress for the occasion. As she headed to the highly anticipated ceremony, the soap star wowed on the red carpet with her white gown which featured a sweetheart neckline, leaf detailing and dazzling tulle skirt.To finish off the bridal-esque look, Jorgie wore her hair in a chic updo and opted for a nude lip and smokey eye.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has been flooded with birthday wishes as he recreated a family tradition before a weekend celebrating in London. The young actor has officially entered his teenage years as he turned 13 on Saturday (May 11).

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Pam & Tommy” stars Sebastian Stan and Lily James will reunite to star in psychological horror thriller “Let the Evil Go West.” The film sounds very different from Stan and James’ previous collaboration, which saw them playing Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson in a Hulu mini-series. In “Let the Evil Go West,” a railroad worker stumbles upon a fortune under deeply disturbing circumstances. As horrifying visions and manifestations drive him toward madness, his wife becomes convinced that an evil presence has attached itself to their family.

BBC's Death In Paradise fans have discovered Don Gilet's previous role as he steps into Ralf Little's shoes. Don Gilet, known for his chilling portrayal of Walford serial killer Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, first appeared on the BBC One show in 2015, where he played a villain during Kris Marshall's tenure as detective Humphrey Goodman.

Following the announcement that Don Gilet is the latest British actor to take on the lead role in Death In Paradise, eagle-eyed fans of the hit crime show have pointed out that Don has appeared in the popular series once before. It turns out that Don was in the first episode of fourth series, Stab in the Dark in 2015 in which a rum distillery owner named Elias was murdered during a seance on the island of Saint Marie.The episode, which also marked the first appearance of fan favourite character Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert), had DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) investigating the businessman’s death, and eventually deducing that the murderer was Elias’s employee Andre – played by Don Gilet.

A former EastEnders star has been confirmed as Death in Paradise's new lead detective.