EASTENDERS fans were left surprised last night as the soap aired a Sean Slater cameo for Jean's mental health storyline.
Last night (April 7) Rob Kazinsky made an appearance on the episode via video call when Stacey Slater enlisted brother Sean to try to convince Jean to get mental health help.
Viewers have seen Jean's mental health declining in recent weeks, as she most recently made an unwanted sexual advance towards Tom 'Rocky' Cotton.
After Thursday's EastEnders episode, fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the episode.
One fan wrote: "I was surprised that Sean thought that Jean was "Fine" after the phonecall. Jean was bitter to Sean at the start of the call but then she literally shifted the whole topic of conversation onto him about his MH etc etc. That surprised me that he thought that".
Another said: "I wish Sean could come back permanently to help Stacey with Jean. #EastEnders. They always bring him back for one off cameos but never a full time return. I think it's because the actor who plays him is based in the US."
While a third added: "Sean Slater needs more screen time!!! Jean is wearing a bit thin now."
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- Milica Cosic
Corries’s Emma Brooker to QUIT cobbles TONIGHT
CORONATION Street's Emma Brooker will quit the cobbles tonight in a final goodbye.
The hairdresser – who is played by actress Alexandra Mardell in the ITV soap – will leave the cobbles tonight either in the back of a police car or a cab.
But viewers think there will be a dark twist coming with Jon setting her up for revenge.
One wrote: "Well Emma had a lucky escape with Curtis and his fictitious disorder, she’s now going to be under the control of a guy that has something big on her! Stupid girl."
A second said: "Emma he's got a hold on you now!!"
Another added: "I feel like Jon is going to blackmail Emma."
- Milica Cosic
EastEnders’ Jean Slater in danger
There's trouble in paradise for Jean and her partner Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) as her manic behaviour could put her in serious danger.
After propositioning a stunned Rocky Cotton (Brian Conley) in the Queen Vic toilets, Jean was back to being cheerful as she baked dozens of hot cross buns at Harvey's flat.
Her daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner) has been picking up on the worrying signs in recent weeks, while Jean insists she's having some harmless fun, and decided to call her brother Sean.
Actor Rob Kazinsky made a surprise appearance as he reprised his role during a video call with his on-screen mother.
However, Jean was having none of it and was irritable during Sean's intervention, immediately brushing off his concerns.
Read more about the spoiler here.
- Milica Cosic
Emmerdale star Jessie Elland teases shock twist
Speaking to Digital Spy, Jessie revealed Chloe is open to a "friendship" with Noah.
"She definitely sees it as a friendship", she said, insisting the young woman does have a soft spot for the Grange attendant.
"It's almost as if she starts to see him in a new light as this is very different to the side she saw in him before when they broke up. She thinks he's turned over a new leaf and is keen to patch up this relationship and be friends with him."
According to Jessie, her character is "so engrossed in everything that's going on with Nate", that she won't be paying attention to Noah's attitude just yet.
"She's enjoying having someone she can chat to about all that and confide in", she said.
Yet Jessie refused to disclose anything else about the future of Chloe and Noah's arc, simply stating the storyline will go "in a very interesting direction."
- Milica Cosic
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- Joseph Gamp
Neighbours coming to an end – but not without a bang
The Kennedys are part of the very fabric of Neighbours, but there’s only so much a person can take.
Despite Susan’s objections, Karl’s been feeling the pressure to prove he can provide for his wife.
His jealousy over Clive Gibbons’ wealth and want to prove himself lead Karl to make a reckless decision.
His investment in Montana Marcel may leave the couple worse for wear with no way back. Is this a level of deceit too high for Susan to forgive?
Tune in and fine out on Channel 5.
- Joseph Gamp
BBC desperate to have Adam Woodyatt back on EastEnders, source claims
EastEnders’ Adam Woodyatt is wanted back in Walford as Danny Dyer, 44, who plays Mick Carter, is leaving later this year.
Adam has been away for a year, in which he has appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity and is now touring in stage play Looking Good Dead.
A source said: “Adam was one of the highest earners in EastEnders and there’s no doubt he’d be looking to come back on at least the same amount of money, if not more. They’re hugely keen to get him back after the massive blow of losing Danny. The belief is that if he signs it now it will mean he has to give Bev more in their divorce settlement.
“But clearly the bosses at EastEnders need to know what’s happening.”
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders’ Rose Ayling-Ellis lined up for MBE
Strictly Come Dancing winner & EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis is being lined up to receive an MBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
The EastEnders actress, who plays Frankie Lewis in the BBC soap, won Strictly with pro partner Giovanni Pernice last year as the first deaf person to contest it.
She is now in the frame for a gong for services to the deaf community, thanks to her ballroom triumph on the BBC’s Strictly. Her performances – including one with a silent section – sent enrolments for signlanguage courses soaring.
Sources reveal Rose has now been singled out for an honour. One said: “Her success on Strictly shone a light on the deaf community in a way that surpassed everyone’s expectations.
“Not only did she raise awareness about the challenges deaf people face, she was a true inspiration for them – particularly young people.
“She really did break down boundaries.”
- Joseph Gamp
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Dot Cotton’s best moments on Albert Square
Dot eventually succumbed to Jim’s advances and said ‘yes’ when he proposed in 2001 inside one of the carriages on the London Eye on the South Bank of the River Thames.
They were married on Valentine’s Day in a remarkably uneventful (in soap terms) ceremony.
After a mishap with viagra, Dot decided that their marriage should remain purely platonic.
The loveable pair were devoted to one another and their hilarious bickering made for some of the soap’s best scenes.
- Joseph Gamp
Emmerdale star Laura Norton’s horror as her hair ‘falls out in clumps’
EMMERDALE star Laura Norton has told of the terrifying moment her hair fell out “in clumps”.
The Kerry Wyatt actress, 38, bravely opened up about her hair loss battle – which started when she was just 16 and dealt her a devastating blow when she joined the soap.
Laura explained in an open letter published in New magazine that she started taking synthetic hormones to tackle her “horrendous” periods.
She said: “What they never told me was certain pills are testosterone-heavy and attack hair follicles, making hair get thinner and weaker, then fall out.”
The actress revealed that it was when she joined the ITV soap that things got really bad.
Laura wrote: “I got my dream job playing Kerry Wyatt on Emmerdale and – boom – my hair was falling out in clumps.”
She added: “Thanks universe, great timing! It wasn’t great for the old self-esteem.”
However, Laura said matters improved massively when she contacted her local trichologist – a hair doctor – in Newcastle, where she lived at the time.
She said she was given drops for her hormones and supplies of ferritin, which helps your body to store iron.
The star was also given a ‘hair-friendly’ version of the pill to replace the ones she had previously been taking and her hair started to recover.
- Joseph Gamp
Celebrity mum appears as extra in EastEnders
NEXT time you’re watching EastEnders, keep your eyes peeled for a familiar face and a head of red hair.
While fans are used to Walford’s Maisie Smith – it’s her mum Julia, who is appearing as an extra in an increasing number of scenes.
Maisie’s mum has been snapped recently when she went on location by the sea in Southend for an episode in which Jean Slater is seen in a wedding dress, munching on a burger.
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders: Linda and Mick Carter’s biggest up & downs
Mick and Linda Carter arrived in Walford to take over the The Queen Vic pub on Boxing Day 2013 with kids Nancy and Johnny. Soon after, Mick’s family members Shirley and Tina moved in too.
WEDDED BLISS Mick and Linda finally wed on New Year’s Day 2016 – Mick wearing Linda’s trademark pink fluffy dressing gown, having taken a dip in the lake to fight Dean.
BROTHERLY BETRAYAL In one of the most harrowing scenes in EastEnders history, Linda was raped in her own kitchen by Mick’s halfbrother Dean Wicks. Mick was horrified when Linda finally told him.
MAGNETIC MAX Linda felt pushed away by Mick and was drawn to the charms of Max Branning. Their affair led to her pregnancy with Annie – and the demise of her marriage.
- Joseph Gamp
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Corrie fans spot worrying sign
Coronation Street fans were left worried as Evelyn Plummer came back after several weeks of absence.
Actress Maureen Lipman hadn’t been seen on screens for a few weeks and poked fun at her on-screen grandson for rifling through Fiz’s belongings before asking him to take care of her dog while she ran some errands.
However, Coronation Street fans were instantly worried for the pup who appeared to be shaking.
One concerned viewer went as far as to appeal to Ofcom and Tyrone actor Alan Halsall on Twitter.
“Anyone else notice the dog in Corrie shaking like anything and had it’s tail between its legs? It looked scared stiff”, the fan wrote, before adding: “I think we need answers @Ofcom and @itvcorrie @itv @alanhalsall can you shed any light please?”
It might really be the end for Mick and Linda
After Mick and Janine’s country stroll and shock kiss, what’s next for the pub landlord and lady?
Mick is set to make a final decision about his and Linda’s marriage declaring it ‘100% over’.
Linda’s addiction has had her spiralling for a while and now she’s been rejected by her husband and her daughter.
But is Janine the right choice or does she have ulterior motives for romancing Mick?
- Joseph Gamp
EastEnders fans left open-mouthed by Shirley Carter
THE Carters mourned Tina at her funeral, weeks after her body was found in the Argee Bhajee.
But EastEnders viewers were distracted as Shirley Carter was spotted sporting an unusual funeral outfit.
Emotions ran high in Albert Square last night as residents and BBC One viewers alike bid Tina farewell.
Tina’s funeral was also shaken by Linda’s return to the Square and her rift with Janine Butcher.
However, one minor detail left some fans in hysterics as Shirley (played by Linda Henry) opted for a surprising outfit for her sister’s funeral.
Soap fans took to Twitter to share their opinions on Shirley’s fashion sense and unanimously voted her outfit as a faux pas, even comparing her to animated characters in the likes of Inspector Gadget and Carmen Sandiego.
“Loving EastEnders didn’t realise Shirley had turned private detective” one quipped.
Another commented on Twitter “I figured out whom Shirley reminded me of! #EastEnders #SpyVsSpy.”
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Is it yet normal to see Brian Conley on EastEnders?
A British comedic staple, it was a surprise for many when it was announced Brian Conley would be joining Albert Square.
The 60-year-old actor, comedian and singer joined the soap last year as Tom ‘Rocky’ Cotton.
Star of stage and screen, Conley took over from Michael Ball in Hairspray at the Shaftsbury Theatre, he played Fagin in Oliver!, appeared in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Caracatus Potts, not to mention his constant onscreen presence throughout the 90’s and early 00s.
Tune in on BBC One to see Brian on Albert Square as an EastEnder.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
SPOILERS – The end of the week looks like it’ll be just as exciting on EastEnders next week
Tune into EastEnders next week to keep up to speed with what’s going on!
Bernie leads a protest and Vinny fails to get it to end.
Elsewhere, Dotty attempts to sack Bernie to no avail and Jean insists she’s fine as she attends a hospital appointment.
Meanwhile Kathy’s handbag theft results in a potential date on the cards.
And Sharon betrays Kat by visiting Phil.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
SPOILERS – Let’s look ahead to Emmerdale next week!
The locals are on edge as Meena’s trial starts on Monday.
Despite the discomfort for all involved and watching Emmerdale next week, Meena takes in the attention with all eyes on her as she enters the courtroom.
Liam decides he will testify, but the defence are aggressive with their questioning and he struggles to keep his cool.
Meanwhile Marlon feels a wave of guilt over April missing him and pushing to see him again.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
What to look out for?
It’s Thursday so the week is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your favourite shows!
Tonight
Neighbours – Channel 5 – 6pm
Hollyoaks – Channel 4 – 6:30pm
Emmerdale – ITV – 7:30pm
Coronation Street – ITV – 8pmSaturday 9 April
EastEnders – BBC Three – 7pm
EastEnders – BBC Three – 7:30pmSunday 10 April
EastEnders – BBC Three – 7:05pm
EastEnders – BBC Three – 7:30pm - Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
EastEnders alum cast in Hollyoaks Mallorca episodes
Matt Lapinskas has moved from one British TV staple to another as he’s set to grace our screens in Hollyoaks.
The Hollyoaks cast and crew have been tight-lipped about what we should expect in Mallorca so we’re none-the-wiser about who Lapinskas is set to play.
The only thing we know at this point is that the actor is likely to cause trouble during the stag and he dos.
Previously playing Anthony Moon in EastEnders from 2011 to 2012, Lapinskas competed on Dancing on Ice coming runner-up to Beth Tweddle.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
SPOILERS – Well, it’s all kicking off on Hollyoaks!
The Village has a number of intense storylines on the go at the moment – can you keep up?
Ste breaks into Sienna‘s flat on a mission for Ethan, but it might backfire – perhaps he finds what he’s looking for, but at what risk? Perhaps he gets caught!
Meanwhile the Tony and Diane struggle to keep their smiles as they open old wounds to fill Eric in.
And as Eric gets comfortable with the locals, he begins to cause unease for some, finding a pregnancy test that the owner would rather have kept secret.
Tune in tonight to watch this and so much more tonight at 6:30pm on Channel 4. Or stay one episode ahead and watch on E4.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
It may be the end of Ramsey Street but not without a bang
The Kennedys are part of the very fabric of Neighbours, but there’s only so much a person can take.
Despite Susan’s objections, Karl’s been feeling the pressure to prove he can provide for his wife.
His jealousy over Clive Gibbons’ wealth and want to prove himself lead Karl to make a reckless decision.
His investment in Montana Marcel may leave the couple worse for wear with no way back. Is this a level of deceit too high for Susan to forgive?
Tune in and fine out on Channel 5.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
To many she might mean trouble, but what’s Janine Butcher really like?
Janine Butcher has been wreaking havoc on Albert Square on and off for decades, but the actress portraying her couldn’t be more different.
Charlie Brooks might play one of the most well-known characters on British television.
Often being ‘the one we love to hate’, Brooks seems more different to Janine than you might think.
A family person who supports fellow creatives looking to get into acting with her platform, I Am Pro, Brooks is a mother, daughter, sister, friend and actress far different to the character she plays on screen!
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- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
SPOILERS – There’s a lot going on next week on the Cobbles next week
In the wake of Laura’s death, Gary and Maria struggle with Kelly and so much more in Corrie next week.
Kelly’s grief drives her to a terrible place and though interrupted by Abi, will she try again?
Meanwhile Gary’s picking fights all over – first with Maria as he questions her priorities and then at the funeral.
Elsewhere, Daniel’s love-life is gets further tangled as Mrs Cranshaw turns up at his flat suggesting he calls her Orla and seemingly making a pass at him.
And Craig’s cowardice proves too much when Beth has to tell Faye he thinks it’s too soon for them to start a family despite her determination to get pregnant.
Tune in for this and so much more next week on ITV.
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