Posted in BBC EastEnders Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

Why isn’t EastEnders on BBC iPlayer and is it on tonight?

Metro has the answers.

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Posted in EastEnders Julie Bates Karen Henthorn Nigel Bates Paul Bradley Phil Mitchell Soaps Steve McFadden UK News

EastEnders family gutted as three beloved members are brutally killed

Very sad news.

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Posted in EastEnders Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

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It’s been one hell of a night for Kat!

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Posted in Callum Highway EastEnders Soaps Tony Clay UK News

Who is Jonno in EastEnders and who plays him?

He’s not the nicest of characters.

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Posted in Callum Highway EastEnders Soaps Tony Clay UK News

Who is Jonno in EastEnders and who plays him?

He’s not the nicest of characters.

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Posted in Aaron Thiara EastEnders Elijah Holloway Harry Mitchell Jack Branning Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Ravi Gulati Scott Maslen Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

EastEnders confirms who is in danger in early BBC iPlayer release as shots fired

Someone has been hit…

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Posted in Callum Highway Charlie Suff EastEnders Johnny Carter Soaps Tony Clay UK News

Controversial EastEnders character stages dramatic return – and suddenly dies

Viewers can expect some ‘absolute fireworks’.

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Posted in Balvinder Sopal Callum Highway EastEnders Eve Unwin Heather Peace Soaps Suki Panesar Tony Clay UK News

Eve supported by Suki in EastEnders after vicious homophobic attack

Hope for a Sukeve reunion?

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Posted in Ballum Ben Mitchell Callum Highway Charlie Suff EastEnders Johnny Carter Max Bowden Soaps Tony Clay UK News

EastEnders star teases ‘terrifying’ outcome for Johnny amid Ben return

‘There is a lot coming their way.’

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Posted in EastEnders Rita Simons Ronnie Mitchell Roxy Mitchell Samantha Womack Soaps Soaps Showbiz UK News

Samantha Womack addresses EastEnders Ronnie return possibilities

Samantha Womack appearing on 'Good Morning Britain'.
Samantha Womack has teased soap fans with the possibility of Ronnie Mitchell returning to Albert Square (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

EastEnders viewers have dealt with many an injustice over the years, but one that ranks high amongst long-time fans of the show was the decision to kill off two of its best ever characters, the Mitchell sisters Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy (Rita Simons).

In a controversial exit for the beloved duo, Ronnie jumped into a swimming pool to save her drowning sister, but was weighed down by her wedding dress. The two drowned in each others arms.

But this is soap land, where death isn’t always the permanent end it is in the real world. EastEnders alone has resurrected numerous characters. ‘Dirty’ Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) survived a gangland hit with a spot of chicanery, while both Cindy (Michelle Collins) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) have cheated the grim reaper with their own fake demises.

So would fans be willing to suspend disbelief in order to regain the iconic femme fatales that were Ronnie and Roxy?

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According to Ronnie actress, Samantha Womack, the answer is yes.

‘Enders super fan and podcast host, Amy Hart, interviewed Samantha on the latest episode of Mum’s Club, asking: ‘Is it flattering that everyone is willing to let the plot go to the side? We’ve seen Ronnie in her coffin, but they’re willing to let that go?’

‘I am [flattered]’ Samantha responded.

Samantha now lives in Spain, but commented that she’s still ‘amazed’ that people call out to her by her alter-ego’s name when she returns home to the UK.

Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell emerge from their house dressed in wedding attire.
Ronnie and Roxy were a beloved twosome on EastEnders (Picture: BBC)

‘I’m always amazed – I still get stopped probably about eight, nine times a day when I’m here in the UK – not just with someone like grabbing me, you know, just like, ‘Ronnie!’ – there was a guy on the South Bank yesterday, he was on one of those Lime bikes, and he’s screeched to a stop.

He had his earphones in, and he’s like, ‘oh, my God, Ronnie. I can’t believe it, you’re my favourite character ever. Oh man, they’ve got to bring you back, they’ve got to.’

‘And he’s got have been like 19, 20. I was like, ‘Hey, when were you watching it? Because you must have been young!’

EastEnders' Samantha Womack as Ronnie Mitchell
Ronnie was involved in a number of high profile storylines… (Picture: BBC/Gary Moyes)

Ronnie was involved in a number of high profile storylines on the Square. Her first big arc involved a baby she birthed aged 14, who her wicked father Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) gave up for adoption.

Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace), a recent addition to the Square, revealed herself to be Ronnie’s daughter. Disbelieving at first, Ronnie finally accepted Danielle, only seconds before Danielle was fatally hit by a car driven by Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).

Danielle died in Ronnie’s arms in what was truly one of soaps most heart breaking moments.

Ronnie Mitchell holding a baby in EastEnders
…including the incredibly controversial ‘baby swap’ (Picture: BBC)

Next came the incredibly controversial ‘baby swap’. Following the birth of her and Jack Branning’s (Scott Maslen) son, James, the baby died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In a moment of heartbreak and utter despair, Ronnie swapped her child with her friend Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) baby boy, Tommy.

Utterly sickened with guilt, Ronnie’s mental health continued to deteriorate and she spiralled. Although the storyline was planned to run long-term, following 13,000 complaints from viewers, it was brought to an early conclusion when Ronnie returned Tommy to his rightful parents.

Confessing to what she’d done, Ronnie was given a prison sentence to pay penance for her crime.

Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell walking through the market in EastEnders
Ronnie always stood beside her chaotic younger sister, Roxy (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes)

She later turned ‘villain’ and embraced her families growing connection to major crime when she found herself tangled up with Carl White (Daniel Coonan).

Following a brief war between the duo, Ronnie killed Carl brutally by crushing him with a car boot, later covering up the crime and chillingly despatching Carl’s family, who sought revenge against her.

Just as it seemed Ronnie would finally get her happy ending with her marriage to long-time love, Jack, tragedy struck and both Ronnie and her sister died in the aforementioned swimming pool accident.

Would you like to see Ronnie Mitchell return?

  • Bring her back!

  • Nah, leave her where she is!

In the immediate aftermath of their death, fans were utterly heart broken. ‘Ronnie’s whole story has to be the saddest story of any soap character. They’ve never given her a happy ending.’ Samantha Aindow tweeted at the time.

‘Genuinely refuse to believe the Mitchell sisters aka the most iconic duo ever have just been killed off, 2017 is cancelled’ Molly Matthews added.

Though, perhaps most devastated of all, Samantha herself tweeted: ‘I’m sorry I can’t respond to any comments. I’m honestly broken. An appropriate end to the darkest year ever’

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Posted in EastEnders Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Soaps Sonny Kendall Tommy Moon UK News Zoe Slater

The EastEnders moment Kat comes face-to-face with Zoe after 20 years in early BBC iPlayer release

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Posted in EastEnders Joel Marshall Max Murray Michelle Ryan Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

EastEnders fans ‘work out’ Zoe Slater’s huge secret as episode is held back

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EastEnders star pays tribute as close friend and agent dies: ‘you changed my life’

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Howie hides a guilty conscience as he struggles on a big day in EastEnders

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EastEnders bombshells as Zoe’s two-decade secrets are confirmed in special episode

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Posted in EastEnders Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

EastEnders makes huge change for Zoe Slater return week as news is issued

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Posted in Denise Fox EastEnders Jack Branning Oscar Branning Patrick Trueman Ravi Gulati Soaps UK News Yolande Trueman

The Square fear the worst as EastEnders wedding day descends into chaos

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An unlikely ally comes to Patrick’s aid in EastEnders as he calls off the wedding

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Posted in Ben Wadey EastEnders Jessie Wallace Kat Slater Michelle Ryan Soaps UK News Zoe Slater

EastEnders star Michelle Ryan warns of ‘unexpected dark’ turn for Zoe

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Posted in EastEnders Kat Slater Soaps Tommy Moon UK News Zoe Slater

Frantic Kat attempts to locate missing Tommy in EastEnders – but a major twist follows

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Posted in Angela Wynter EastEnders Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker Soaps UK News Yolande Trueman

Yolande left devastated in EastEnders as Patrick breaks her heart with sudden decision

A big decision…

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Posted in Aaron Thiara EastEnders Elijah Holloway Harry Mitchell Oscar Branning Pierre Moullier Ravi Gulati Soaps UK News

Missing gun mystery in early EastEnders iPlayer release ahead of shooting

There may be trouble ahead…

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Posted in EastEnders Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker Soaps UK News

Who was Paul Trueman in EastEnders and how did he die?

His storyline came to a dramatic conclusion over 20 years ago.

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Posted in EastEnders Gillian Wright Jean Slater Lacey Turner Soaps Stacey Slater UK News

Gillian Wright heaps praise on EastEnders legend as she quits after 21 years

Gillian has shared her adoration for the legendary character as they prepare to depart from Walford

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