I'm going to make it as honest and true to life as I possibly can. [13] Digital Spy reported that Tanya would flee the wedding to help Max and Abi when they are hurt in a serious accident,[14] though they said that Tanya and Greg may have already exchanged vows. The Stacey Slater star, 34, is reuniting with Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, as well as joining . Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The family was created by writer Tony McHale. That's why we're not secretive about it.'. During her childhood, she becomes close . When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. [4] Three years on, Collins won the role of Cindy. However, Collins never committed to the episodes and Robinson had no choice but to kill the character off-screen. Sonia has been featured in storylines including affairs, feuds, bereavements, family problems, teenage pregnancy and a cancer scare. 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. She has been married to Paul Stocker since 5 July 2014. 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. This makes Sonia distraught and preoccupied with Rebecca. 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. Everyone believes him, and Ian and Cindy almost separate but the truth emerges, just before Lucy and Peter are born in December. The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. Tanya gives birth to a baby boy A terrified Max and Tanya go through the ordeal of the birth and Max ends up delivering their new-born son. I heard about the theory and I thought 'how are you going to get me there? 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. She decides that to resist temptation she must leave Walford, and Max is deeply disappointed. EastEnders actress Jo Joyner is celebrating after giving birth to twins. Derek blackmails Tanya to keep Lauren and Joey's relationship secret from the rest of the family, and Joey is forced by Derek to end his relationship with Lauren. [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. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This was later changed on the official BBC website. Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. However, Sonia felt guilty for. Tanya after much pressure from Max gave birth to Oscar. [3] During the affair storyline between Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Tanya's husband Max (Jake Wood), Joyner did not read any parts of the EastEnders scripts other than her own, as she felt her acting was improved by not knowing what Max did behind Tanya's back, and because she felt that she could better justify to herself why Tanya would not suspect Max of cheating if she in reality did not know what he was getting up to. Ian's private investigator, Ros Thorne (Clare Grogan) tracks Cindy to Italy in 1997. They reunite and Cindy gets pregnant in 1993. Rainie and Stuart agreed, but Bernie later found out about Stuarts cancer, and as soon as she confronted the couple, she went into labour. Later, Peggy sees Honey laden with Christmas presents and, little realising that she is returning them, insists on helping her carry them back to hide them but she sees the broken charity box hidden at the back of the wardrobe Jack and Phil square up to each other over the pool table as Jack takes the last shot. Sonia tries to build bridges with Pauline but an argument ends with Sonia slapping Pauline. 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. Tanya's doctor, Yusef Khan (Ace Bhatti), later confronts Tanya and asks why she has stopped her treatment. 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. Billy continually apologises but she tells him that all she wants is honesty presents are immaterial. Playing someone in a soap is a big responsibility. The couple are overjoyed when Tanya gives birth to a baby boy. . Tanya is shocked that Ava is mixed-race, and decides not to see her again. Later, Lauren tells her family that she cannot stand her parents' constant arguing, so Tanya decides to take Lauren, Abi and Oscar to Exeter, where Lauren can get help for her alcoholism. As Tanya starts to throw her mother and sister out, Lauren reveals that Tanya has cancer and confronts her about stopping her therapy. To make it up to her, Max buys 10 Turpin Road for Tanya, which she turns into a beauty salon named Booty. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. To make it up to her, Max buys 10 Turpin Road for Tanya, which she turns into a beauty salon named Booty. Tanya arrives in Albert Square after her husband Max Branning's car breaks down, not realising in fact Max is visiting his family. Sonia is supported by Tina but Sonia backs away when Tina goes to kiss her as Sonia is unsure of her feelings. [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. For me, to be reunited with the original Jacksons is a dream come true and I think it will be a fantastic storyline. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Sonia returns in January 2011, following Bianca's disappearance following her attack on Connor Stanley (Arinze Kene), who had also dating Whitney. Abi overhears this and tells Lauren. 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. In next week's episodes of EastEnders, Zack and Whitney argue about leaving their daughter at the hospital and are left shaken. [10] Sonia departed on screen in February 2007, along with her former husband Martin, as his actor, James Alexandrou, also left the serial. Chelsea gave birth to her baby prematurely after trying to escape her killer husband Gray Atkins. 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. I said no originally. Lauren lies to Max that the funeral has already taken place, but later admits that Tanya does not want him there. Tanya announces that her divorce from Greg will soon be finalised and proposes to Max. Inside EastEnders star Kellie Bright's family life as she gives birth to her third child Kellie Bright is best known as Linda Carter on BBC's EastEnders and has had a rocky road on the soap. Joyner and her. She can't come over so gives Max advice over the phone. 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. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. She then arranges for Lauren to visit Tanya for relationship advice. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. [5] After returning for a short stint from 14 April 2017 to 18 April 2017, Cassidy returned to the role of Sonia permanently, with the return being broadcast on 27 June 2017. 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. Cassidy commented, "it was all decided without doing that. [17] EastEnders has worked closely with experts in the field to ensure that the issue is accurately portrayed. Heartbroken, Greg leaves Walford and when Max realises Tanya does not want to be with him either, he leaves too. Joyner left the show temporarily on 25 December 2009 for maternity leave. 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. She's not a killer!" She finds out that he has had an affair with Gemma Clewes but forgives 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. By What's on TV published 28 November 07 (opens in new tab) Upon realising Sonia and Martin are in a relationship, George blackmails Sonia and threatens to report Martin to the police unless she gives him 10,000. [9], In April 2006, it was announced that Cassidy would take a break from EastEnders, saying "it's time to try new things. Tanya is diagnosed with cervical cancer and tells only Lauren and forbids her from telling anyone else. Southend hospital midwives are amazing. As is only natural on EastEnders, Sean Slater and Tanya Branning have a complicated past together. With Sam about to give birth, Ricky struggles to tell Bianca he . Sonia also repairs her relationship with Tina. . Martin gets unwittingly involved with a stalker, Sarah Cairns (Alison Pargeter), who tries to ruin his marriage. 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. Her big moment arrives as she reveals that she wants to call him Oscar. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. However, later in 1998 the producers asked Cassidy to return to the serial full-time, which she said she was "thrilled" about. They lock Tiffany in and finally release her when she agrees to speak up about the drug ring. The adorable red-head will no doubt be delighted with her new baby brother. [18][19], In February 2016, Cassidy announced she was expecting her second child, meaning she would be taking maternity leave. Almost one in eight men in Britain will develop prostate cancer . She blames herself. 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." 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. Sonia steals the money from Dot's bank account. [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. She remembers her mum looking at her dad with pity [when he was ill] and she'd hate that happening to her. Peggy soon toasts another Mitchell hero completely unaware of his motive. "[13], On 25 October 2009 it was announced that Cassidy would return to the soap to reprise her role as Sonia, along with Coulson, Gaffney and Anderson. Executive Producer Lorraine Newman stated that whilst Tanya will be missed, her exit will bring a new era to the Branning family but refused to say how Tanya will leave the show. Devastated, Sonia announces this in the Queen Victoria pub and although she puts on a brave face, she breaks down in private. 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. [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. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. 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. "[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". However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. Earlier this week on the soap, Sean (Rob Kazinsky) confessed to his mother a dreadful secret. But it doesn't mean Sonia won't be back". 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. "[12] In February 2011, it was announced that filming had started on location for Greg and Tanya's wedding in April 2011. Cindy Beale first arrives at Albert Square in May 1988, wherein she begins working on her mother's market stall selling hats. Tanya then tells Cora that she can talk to her any time. With Bernie imminently due to give birth, Rainie pleaded with her husband to attend his appointment at the hospital, and he finally did so, but ultimately received bad news, discovering the cancer has grown. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. Credit: Getty They appeared on ITV's This Morning . "[20], Joyner said it's important to keep her cervical cancer storyline as realistic as possible. Sonia is furious when she learns this and animosity in the Fowlers' home puts a strain on Martin and Sonia's relationship so she spends her time with a colleague, Naomi Julien (Petra Letang); feelings develop and they begin an affair. 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. Pauline responds with ire, threatening to cut her son from her life. Tanya's storylines have included opening her own salon, giving birth to her third child, discovering that her husband Max Branning (Jake Wood) had an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) before divorcing and then burying him alive with the help from her new partner Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky), marrying Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth), starting an affair with Max on her wedding day to Greg, dealing with her eldest daughter, Lauren Branning's (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa) alcoholism, battling cervical cancer, discovering that Max has a secret wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) on their second wedding day, witnessing her daughters Lauren and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) fall from the roof of The Queen Victoria public house and subsequently dealing with Abi's death, which leads to her mental breakdown. Max returns to Walford with his brother Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman). The reaction of Rebecca's guardian, Margaret, was especially hurtful. 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!' [9], Various members of the family began to appear sporadically from November 1993 onwards, but in episodes that aired early in 1994, the Jacksons moved from Walford Towers, a block of flats, to the soap's focal setting of Albert Square. This. Joyner said that it is a privilege to be given any sort of serious storyline and a real responsibility. 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