EastEnders fans notice new star as BBC soap recasts Stacey Slater’s son Arthur

EastEnders in 2017.From unexpected pregnancies to dramatic feuds with other residents, the Taylors have become firm favourites on the square among viewers - and have also brought with them plenty of shocks and drama.One such shock was the murder of daughter Chantelle Atkins at the hands of her abusive husband Gray Atkins, with his crimes finally exposed over two years later.This week saw Chelsea recieve a worrying letter from Gray - and it seems that he is intent on causing more havoc even though he is not on our screens any more.While viewers wait to see what the next chapter will bring for the Taylor family, Daily Star takes a look into the lives of the actors who have played the family - past and present.Lorraine Stanley joined EastEnders in 2017 as Taylor matriarch Karen, and since then, has been involved in huge storylines including defending son Keanu after he got Sharon Watts pregnant and dealing with the discovery of daughter Chantelle's body.However away from our screens, Lorraine's life has been far less dramatic - but just as interesting.After making her acting debut in the film Gangster no.1 in 2000, she has since gone on to star in huge TV series and films including Suffragette, Made in Dagenham and in Krays biopic Legend, alongside heart throb Tom Hardy.She also has a forgotten soap role in EastEnders too, as long before she walked onto Albert Square as Karen Taylor, she also played a character called Thelma Bragg for eight episodes in 2016.Although the actress prefers to keep her personal life private, she does share occasional glimpses into her home life with partner Mark Perez, who she has been in a relationship with since 2014, and with who she has a daughter called Nancy.Lorraine shared a beautiful

It’s not every day that Royalty steps foot in EastEnders’ Albert Square, but that all changed this week when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Walford.The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. Whilst there, the couple also watched as a special street party involving the residents was filmed to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, which takes place in June.There were also plenty of other memorable moments - from Charles, 73, handing his coat to EastEnders’ actress Letitia Dean, who stars as Sharon Watts, to Camilla, 74, fangirling over Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, aka Frankie Lewis.

EastEnders actress Clair Norris has announced that she has been working on a new BBC documentary with Panorama, which will explore the topic of obesity. Soap actress Clair, 24, is best for her role as Bernadette Taylor on the BBC show.

EastEnders star Luisa Bradshaw-White has admitted she doesn't understand why some actors choose to return to soaps after quitting - and was glad her character was murdered by serial killer Gray Atkins.The actress, who is best known for playing the late Tina Carter in Albert Square, said she is "so pleased" that she doesn't have the opportunity to go back - and that it would be "going back massive steps" to do so.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Luisa - who is currently taking a break from acting entirely to focus on her new career in ecstatic dance - explained that while she "definitely wanted to go", she didn't get a say in Tina's eventual death.She said: "It was [my decision], I definitely wanted to go. I didn’t really talk to them about how I would go or anything like that, none of that was anything to do with me."However, I have never really understood why you would leave a job and decide to go back a few years later.

EastEnders finally revealed the name of Bernie Taylor's baby son during Thursday night's episode (March 31).The name was surprising as the little boy was given the same name as the BBC soap's very first dog Roly. It came as Bernie, played by Clair Norris - who recently spoke about changing her look to appear different to her character - arrived back in Albert Square to some tense scenes. She realised that Stuart and Rainie Highway had been keeping secrets from her.

“It’s #beautiful and I’m #happy #10years this April about time I think.#magicmike.“#Thankyou @val_king_ for having us and making us so #welcome as always ! #greatlady”Friends and fans of the actress were delighted about the news and took to the post’s comments section to congratulate the happy couple.Nanny_birdylover wrote: “So wonderful to hear that you have found love and happiness.“You deserve it! Congratulations to you both.“A beautifully romantic moment I’m sure!”Simonsworld26 commented: “OMG! I am so thrilled for you and Mike.“Huge congratulations lovely.”The_crazy_world_of_fee said: “Best news of the day!!“Congratulations to you both.”In January, Michelle opened up on her age gap with Mike in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express.She admitted she “can’t stand” the word “cougar”, as she pointed out how women are judged for age gap romances “far more” than men.The TV star said: "He's 38, for God's sake. He said, not so long ago, 'Surely I'm not still your toyboy, am I?' I laugh about it now but it does annoy me."And I hate that word cougar.

EastEnders fans saw killer Gray Atkins drop a bombshell on Chelsea Fox after the new mum was sent an evil letter from behind bars.As Chelsea attempts to piece her life back together, the beautician was shocked to receive a letter from Gray informing her that he will no longer pay the mortgage for No.1 Albert Square - potentially leaving her with a devastating foreclosure and a whopping debt.As Chelsea confided in pal Whitney Dean, she agreed to move into No.1 temporarily to help her pay the bills and suggested that Chelsea might need some advice from solicitor Eve Unwin.Sickened fans took to Twitter to discuss Gray’s latest antics.“Omg I don’t know what Chelsea was expecting. obviously Gray wasn’t gonna keep paying for the house while he’s rotting in prison,” said one viewer.A fan second agreed: “They think Gray gonna pay the mortgage outta his 15 quid a week on the servery.”While a third added: “Gray willing to throw Mack and Mia out from behind bars.

EastEnders fans are convinced Chelsea will abandon her plan to adopt baby Jordan after a touching scene saw her bond with Mac and Mia over their killer dads.The troubled mum was determined to give up Jordan admitting she believed he would be better off being raised far away from any reminder of his dad Gray Atkins.But fans are left questioning her commitment after tonight’s edition of the BBC One soap after seeing her spend the day with Mack and Mia.Mack and Mia are having a hard time with bully’s at school in the wake of Gray’s killing spree.Telling Mitch they feel alone and isolated, they locked themselves in the house and refused to go back to school.Mitch did his best to coax the kids out of the property to no avail, and with Bernie Taylor having gone into labour, he asked Chelsea if she could take over.After failing to coax them out of the house by reminding them that a disaster such as a flood could happen any minute, Chelsea offered a softer approach to the girls which led to a touching bonding scene between them.Listening carefully to what the duo had to say, Chelsea told the children she understood exactly how they feel, given that her own father, Lucas Johnson, was a murderer also.She reassured them that they are not alone, and that they have all of their loved ones to support them, as well as Chelsea herself.Mack and Mia ultimately opened the door, allowing her in, and the trio ordered pizza.Upon returning home, Chelsea bonded with Jordan, as Denise watched on proudly."Mummy’s got you", said Chelsea, as Jordan stopped crying.Fans immediately took to Twitter convinced Chelsea is having a change of heart.“I think Chelsea will realise through consoling Mac and Mia that she actually wants to keep Jordan

EastEnders.Over the past 37 years, viewers have witnessed many Walford residents fall pregnant and give birth to an adorable bundle of joy.While some go to plan, others can end up being complicated.Eagle-eyed fans also seem to be not as forgiving when it comes to spotting a blunder during a birthing scene.From Chelsea Fox's "plastic" baby to a missing umbilical cord, there have been plenty of mishaps spotted by social media users.Daily Star has taken a look at some of the glaring errors fans have spotted while watching the BBC One soap.EastEnders viewers all said the same thing as they watched Chelsea go into premature labour and give birth to Gray Atkins' baby. Following the birth of their baby Jordan, who was named after Chelsea's late brother, she went into a panic and asked if everything was okay with her newborn.While the scenes were distressing, many viewers couldn't help but notice how fake the baby looked in the episode as they took to Twitter to brand Jordan "plastic"One person wrote: "When you’re properly engrossed in the episode then thefake baby makes you rupture something from laughing.

TV fans were excited to see if their favourite soaps had made it on to the shortlist for the much-anticipated BAFTA TV Awards. So, many viewers were surely disappointed to see that EastEnders had been snubbed in the Soap and Continuing Drama category. Despite strong storylines, including Gray Atkins’ murders, captivating viewers throughout the year, the popular BBC soap failed to get a nod.

EastEnders actress Clair Norris, best known as Albert Square’s Bernie Taylor, has opened up about the upsides of looking totally different to her popular soap character. In an exclusive interview with OK! Clair, who recently returned to the BBC soap as heavily pregnant surrogate Bernie, told us that while she’s thrilled to be front and centre of the show, she doesn’t mind if people don’t recognise her.

EastEnders viewers think they have foiled Gray Atkins’ attempts to dodge jail time after they found out he had decided to plead guilty.So far, Albert Square’s villain at large has killed his first wife Chantelle, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi, but was recently taken down for murder. After a recent episode, fans were amazed to find out that Atkins intended to confess to his crimes.Many think they have rumbled his cunning plan, which could result in a lesser sentence.Gray’s second wife Chelsea told long-running resident Whitney Dean about his decision: “Except it means there’s no need for a trial.”Whitney was shocked to hear that they “don’t get to go to court and look him in the eye,” as were fans who took to Twitter to share their thoughts.Many believe that Gray has admitted to the brutal murders for a shot at a lighter sentence: “Gray knows how the system is played, as a former lawyer.

Clair Norris has been absent from our screens for over five months, but new spoilers have revealed that her upcoming EastEnders return is set to be dramatic. The actress, 24, will make her highly anticipated return to Albert Square as heavily pregnant Bernie Taylor on Tuesday 29 March, and she's set for a showdown with Stuart (Ricky Champ) and Rainie Highway (Tanya Franks). Bernie's drama-filled life in Walford couldn't be further from Clair's real life, with the actress living in London with her long-term boyfriend James Wood.

BBC viewers were left stumped after an announcer made a major blunder before the latest instalment of The One Show.While fans tuned in to watch the BBC One magazine show, some were left in stitches as moments before the programme had even aired after the voiceover botched the time due to daylight savings time. Introducing the latest episode, the narrator said: “Well it’s 6 o’clock…sorry…still not changed that clock.

EASTENDERS’ Kat Moon makes a shock decision in upcoming episodes over son Tommy Moon after stabbing horror. The taxi firm owner – played by Jessie Wallace on the BBC One soap – had been at her wits end with Tommy’s bad behaviour for weeks. In upcoming scenes, Kat discovers her son’s involvement in Sid’s stabbing and hands Tommy over to police officer Jack.

EASTENDERS fans know her as Eve Unwin but Heather Peace is also a singer - and she's just released a summer anthem. The star, 46, has been in the recording booth while on breaks from dishing out the drama in Albert Square.

Amy Walsh has opened up about when she will return to Emmerdale after giving birth to her daughter. The ITV soap actress plays Tracy Metcalfe on the series and has welcomed a baby girl with her partner, EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith. The new mum of one appeared on Loose Women on Friday (25 March) to discuss the first few weeks of parenthood and when she might return to the soap.

EastEnders. The soap star, who is famed for playing evil soap villain Gray Atkins in the BBC soap, said the midwife used to look after the talent on the Albert Square set.Toby and his soap star girlfriend Amy Walsh welcomed their adorable daughter Bonnie into the world in January.However, the couple wouldn't have been prepared for Toby's surprising showbiz link to one of the ladies looking after them during the pregnancy process.

Danny Walters cosied up to his girlfriend as he stepped out for a star-studded event in London.The former EastEnders actor and his partner, Maddi Faircloth, attended the opening night of Wicked at the Apollo Theatre on Thursday 24 March. The 28-year-old turned out in a smart casual look with a black shirt and dark faded jeans which he paired with brown boots to watch the new cast members take to the stage in the long-running show.

Television star Denise Van Outen has opened up about a tricky first few months on set when she joined the cast of much-loved soap EastEnders back in 2015.The actress and presenter, 47, reveals in her upcoming autobiography 'A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back' that landing her role as Albert Square's sharp-minded businesswoman Karin Smart "wasn't what I'd expected".Though her on-screen appearance may have only been a four-episode stint over a month long period, Denise claims to have instantly picked up on an ambience of tension between many of her co-stars. "I'd been used to working on shows with a happy, buzzy, atmosphere," the mother-of-one disclosed to readers. "And during my time on EastEnders, that wasn't really the case." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

EastEnders viewers were left taken-aback when they caught sight of the newly "polished" Sharon Watts upon her return to Albert Square this week. Actress Letitia Dean, 54, came back for her latest scenes in Walford looking more glam than ever before, and it's not the only new thing of late as she made a recent comment about the soap's new set too. With her honey blonde locks styled into layers, the fan-favourite character strolled back into the soap showing off her fabulous tan and sun-kissed glow.