EastEnders spoiler sees Amy Mitchell rushed to hospital after taking drugs

On EastEnders, it's the day of Linda Carter's hearing and she reveals her divorce from Mick (Danny Dyer) is now official. Janine Butcher - played by Charlie Brooks - seethes to realise that Mick will still visit Linda (Kellie Bright) if she goes to prison and, determined to bring her down, she ropes in Jada to help. Linda is later delighted when she doesn’t get a prison sentence – but it’s clear Janine has been up to something when Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrives with alarming news.

EastEnders' Amy Mitchell, played by Ellie Dadd, collapses after taking drugs this week on Albert Square - but fans of the soap will recognise the young actress from another TV series.The daughter of Roxy Mitchell and Jack Branning has been played by four different actresses since being born into the soap in 2008.Abbie Burke had played Amy for eight years and was last seen on-screen in June, but earlier this month Ellie Dadd took on the role.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Melissa Suffield 'never watched soap' and doesn't talk to co-starsEllie might seem familiar to TV buffs though, as she played the role of Cat Shaw in Seven Times: Part One and Part Two which aired in January 2020.The episodes were about a post-mortem on a victim of domestic violence, which brought back troubling memories for recurring character Nikki.As well as popping up in Silent Witness, Ellie also appeared in the stage production of Matilda in 2015/2016.Ellie now plays the role of Amy, meaning she's on our screens much more frequently - and even more so at the moment while she's involved in a storyline about drugs.In EastEnders this week, drugs are given Jada (Kelsey Calladine-Smith) by Stuart (Ricky Champ).Falling out of Jada's purse, Denise takes them away from the mum-of-one and Amy quickly takes them.Trying to impress Howie's son Denzel (Jaden Ladega), Amy wants to prove to him how daring and rebellious she can be.Taking the drugs in a bid to show off, Amy ends up having a bad reaction and then collapses in the street.Amy's dad Jack (Scott Maslan) and her step mum Denise (Diane Parish) aren’t far away, and when they find her they quickly call an ambulance while in a state of shock.But what will happen to Amy? And will Denzel change his ways? Let us know

STUART Highway has been failing to cope with his postnatal depression. Things are about to get worse this week for the EastEnders undertaker. Get the lowdown.

On The Buses star Anna Karen reportedly left the majority of her fortune to her former EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence, following her death earlier this year.The actor tragically passed away in a house fire at her home in Ilford in February. She was best known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell - on EastEnders, as well as the role of Olive on the sitcom On The Buses between 1969 and 1973. Her East London home caught fire unexpectedly, with neighbours believing the actress may have fallen asleep while smoking .

EastEnders, has left the majority of her fortune to Sophie Lawrence, it has been claimed.Sophie, 50, played Diane Butcher in the BBC soap and was a regular from 1988 to 1991.The late star – whose real name was Ann Duggan – also appeared in EastEnders between 1996 and 2017, playing Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor.Her character, who was the aunt of Grant and Phil Mitchell, was usually seen turning up at family weddings and parties.Anna was also known for her role as Olive in the 70s comedy, On The Buses.In probate records obtained by MailOnline, Anna is said to have left £427,197, to her former co-star, adding she would receive 65 per cent of the late soap star's estate.Anna's will left a further fifth of the residuary of her estate to her stepdaughter Gloria Gill, the daughter of her actor husband Terry Duggan, who died in 2008.Another eighth was left to four other friends or relatives and the final 2.5 per cent was left to the Actors' Benevolent Fund.Earlier this year, Anna died in a house fire started by a cigarette, according to reports.Following her death, her family told the same publication: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna."A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade confirmed the death in a statement released at the time.It read: "Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford."They added: "Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire.Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.The Brigade was called at 2240 and the fire was under control by 2338.Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations attended the incident.The cause of the fire is under investigation."Jayne Mansfield stuns in

After recently announcing her departure from EastEnders, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a secret from behind-the-scenes at the BBC One soap. Revealing an insight into the show, the Strictly Come Dancing champion exclusively told OK! how the washing machines in the programme’s famous laundrette aren’t real. She told us: “You know the washing machines in the laundrette? Well, they have a man behind them who winds them up to make them look like they’re real washing machines.

Maisie Smith has reportedly been spotted leaving the same apartment as The Wanted's Max George.The former EastEnders actress, 21, and Max are rumoured to be living together having presently returned from their Greece trip.The stars have remained hushed about their romance but newly emerged snaps showed a Maisie leaving the London pad, which she's said to be sharing with Max. Maisie wore her hair pulled back while sporting a yellow North Face bag paired with jeans a pink jacket and Crocs. Meanwhile, Max, 33, was papped walking his dog without Maisie near the same area.

Jessie Wallace recently enjoyed a lavish night out with her pals after sparking rumours that she and her new beau Justin Gallwey had tied the knot. The EastEnders star, 50, who portrays iconic character Kat Slater in the hit BBC One soap, looked to be having a blast as she partied with a group of friends at celeb hotspot Ivy Asia in London.

Spice Girl Emma Bunton shocked her fans as she shared a clip of herself on EastEnders 30 years ago. Before she hit global fame as part of the Spice Girls, Emma had a stint on Albert Square when she was just 16.The 46 year old star delighted her fans as she shared a clip of herself on the soap, when she played a mugger attempting to rob pensioner Jules.

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has revealed her new elegant look after teaming up with a stylist this week. Lorraine, known for playing Karen Taylor on the popular soap, posted a photo on Instagram showing the glam-up.The 46 year old soap star was posing without makeup, showing off her long blonde hair in a selfie with her hair stylist. Lorraine was sporting a summery red dress with a beaming smile, giving a big thumbs up.The character Lorraine plays, Karen, is famously known for wearing casual clothes with her hair normally swept up in a messy bun.

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy celebrated her daughter Joanie’s sixth birthday earlier this week by throwing her a fun-filled rainbow themed party. The 39 year old, who is best known for playing Sonia Fowler on the popular BBC One soap, took to Instagram to document her little one’s big day and gushed over the party, which went down a treat with the youngster.

Samantha Womack is back home after confirming she's had breast cancer surgery and is now being looked after by her Coronation Street actor boyfriend, Oliver Farnworth, 40. The actress has undergone an operation, just days after announcing her diagnosis and taking to Instagram on Thursday (August 18), Samantha, 49, shared a photo of her delicious healthy dinner – a bowl of homemade soup – and wrote: "Recuperating after breast cancer op. "My love makes me turmeric and ginger in the morning and homemade butternut squash soup in the evening…….

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday as Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, finally told estranged husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) about Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan). During the latest episode of the BBC One soap, Ben, who was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes on the BBC One soap earlier this year, headed to the police station to report the rapist. However, he got more than he bargained for when his estranged husband Callum arrived to which he immediately questioned why Ben was there, saying: "If someone's hurt you, I need to know...

Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a collection of behind-the-scenes snaps from EastEnders amid her exit news. It was announced earlier on Thursday that Rose, 27, who won Strictly in 2021 with Giovanni Pernice, would be leaving the hit BBC One soap as Frankie Lewis after first joining in 2020.Taking to Instagram after the news was announced, Rose shared a collection of photos from her time on EastEnders from the first photo of Frankie to her "very last day on the square".The actress penned: "Start from my very last day on the square, to my first successful pint in The Vic and end with the first photo of Frankie.

Jessie Wallace hints that she's married her new carpenter boyfriend Justin Gallwey after the star appeared to confirm the news just a few months of dating. Jessie indirectly suggested they had secretly married by referring to her beau as "my hubby" in a sweet Instagram snap.The actress, 50, snuggled up to Justin as the pair lovingly embraced each other.The EastEnders star's celebrity pals and fans quickly flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages Co-stars Emma Barton and Natalie Cassidy were among those to comment, with Natalie gushing: "You look so happy", while Emma added: "Gorgeous". Kacey Ainsworth, who played Jessie's on-screen sister in EastEnders, penned: "So happy for you both" with heart emojis.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is leaving EastEnders later this year, the BBC has announced.The actress, 27, won Strictly’s glitterball trophy last year alongside professional partner Giovanni Pernice, marking a historic win on the BBC One show as she became the first deaf contestant to take part. She joined EastEnders in 2020 playing Frankie Lewis.

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has confirmed that she will be leaving the BBC soap after two years on Albert Square.Rose joined the cast as Frankie Lewis back in 2020 and has since gone on to win BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Giovanni Pernice.The actress, who was born deaf, has now admitted that she will be moving on from the soap and opened up about her plans for the future.READ MORE: Strictly confirm 14th contestant as EastEnders star James Bye joins 2022 line-upShe said: "“It’s been incredibly special to be EastEnders’ first regular deaf actor. I have loved my time on the show and Frankie has been such an awesome character to play, however now feels like the right time for me to move on and I am excited and ready for new challenges."Rose continued: "I will always treasure my time on the show and all the incredible people I have worked with, who have supported my growth as an actor these last two years and given me so many amazing memories.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty has jetted off to Ibiza with some of her closest female friends amid ongoing rumours of a romance between her and co-star Max Bowden. 30 year old Shona, who is best known for playing Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, has taken to Instagram to document the girls’ holiday and has shared a series of videos and snaps of the trip since touching down in the party island earlier this week. Giving her 133,000 followers a glimpse inside the fun-filled holiday, Shona posed for a picture at the airport alongside her pals before taking a selfie that simply read: “In Ibiza baby”.

EastEnders star Aidan O'Callaghan has teased his character Lewis Butler's potential return to the BBC One soap in the future, pointing out that the door hasn't been "fully shut". Earlier this year, Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes. And during this week Ben's father Phil Mitchell and aunty Sam Mitchell got revenge on the rapist by holding him at gunpoint at an abandoned warehouse.