EastEnders star in tears after being told she has been axed from the BBC1 soap and will be killed off

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EastEnders actress Danielle Harold has opened up for the first time since rumours surfaced that she would be axed from the BBC soap.The soap star, who is best known for playing Lola Pearce, has been a pivotal member of the show's cast for around 11 years. However, it appears her time on Albert Square could come to an end according to reports, which have suggested she is part of a big shake up which could see several beloved characters meet their end. One insider told The Sun that her character would be written out of the soap "with no option to return" – which suggests Lola may be killed off.

EastEnders actress Milly Zero has teased there are some big reveals on the horizon for the BBC soap.The 23-year-old, who plays Dotty Cotton, has confirmed there are more secrets to be discovered regarding her character.Last year things came to blows between Dotty and her mum after she learnt that the infamous character Nasty Nick wasn't her dad, it was in fact Tom Cotton, known as Rocky on the show.Although it looks as though not all is as it seems for the young character.Speaking to Metro on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards, the star hinted that it's not clear if Tom Cotton played by Brian Conley, is really her real dad.Teasing that the shocking discovery isn't completely over, Milly said: "Is Rocky her dad? There’s quite a lot to come out in the next few months."She also spoke about troubled Dotty Cotton's relationship with Vinny Panesar who she's been dating for a few months.Milly continued: "I guess it’s that we don’t know about Dotty and Vinny – like, are Dotty’s feelings for Vinny mutual?"The 23-year-old actress also touched on the five characters that are being written out of the BBC One soap.It comes as new boss Chris Clenshaw is making some major cast changes.Milly said it was sad that people are leaving the show but was supportive of her co-stars.She said: "Obviously it’s sad, we’re all such a close cast it will be a sad loss, but I know they’ll all go on to do amazing things."They’ll be missed for sure."Next to Milly, Bernie Taylor who is played by Clair Norris in the soap told the publication: "Unfortunately that’s just a part of soap world.

Eastenders star Natalie Cassidy has said "‘it is what it is” as the soap has announced plans to axe four of its cast members. The 39 year old has played long-running character Sonia Fowler on the BBC One series since she was a child, having been written off and brought back on multiple times over the years, giving her reason to understand the dramatic move made by producers. Characters Stuart Highway (played by Ricky Champ), Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson), Jada Lennox (Kelsey Calladine-Smith) and Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith), will be exiting Albert Square in a plot line shake-up to the surprise fans.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold topped up her tan as she enjoyed a holiday following last week’s British Soap Awards.The 30 year old, who’s best known for playing Lola Pearce in the BBC soap, has been updating fans on her time in the sun following the news that her character is to be axed from the show after 11 years. Danielle was reportedly left "in pieces" over the shock axe, but has put on a brave face as she pouted at the camera in a black bikini as she took a selfie in front of a picturesque pool. In another, the star could be seen dangling her legs into the water as she enjoyed a frothy drink with a slice of lime on top.

EASTENDERS actress Danielle Harold gave fans a look inside her sun-soaked holiday after jetting off following the Soap Awards. The soap star posed in a bikini on Instagram just days after The Sun revealed her character Lola will be killed off later this year.

EastEnders – has spoken out after five actors are to be axed from EastEnders causing a major shake-up. It has been revealed that Danielle Harold who play Lola Piece will be the first to go, along with Stuart Highway actor Ricky Champ, Barbara Smith (Dana Monroe) and Dayle Hudson (Peter Beale), and Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox.The news has left many EastEnders fans devastated but Natalie Cassidy has just said exits are a part of the business.She told Metro.co.uk on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards: "It’s soap.

Ricky Champ, Barbara Smith (Dana Monroe) and Dayle Hudson (Peter Beale), and Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox. EastEnders' actors will soon bid farewell to their colleagues and leave the Elstree Studios set for one final time in the coming months. Since the news broke out, which has left many fans of the soap devastated, Natalie, 39, has shared that the exits are all part of the nature of the business.

Coronation Street favourite Sally Carman looked a far cry from her mechanic character Abi Franklin as she struck a pose on the red carpet at The British Soap Awards. Sally, who is currently at the centre of the drama in Weatherfield in her fight for custody of her baby boy Alfie, swapped Abi's overalls for a glitzy black jumpsuit for the awards in London.

THEY grace our telly screens every night of the week, but last night the soap stars took a break to walk the red carpet. Looking a million miles away from their characters the actors pulled out all the stops as the British Soap Awards returned for the first time in two years.

EASTENDER Shona McGarty last night gave a cheeky nod to her growing closeness to co-star Max Bowden, smiling: “Who doesn’t love a kebab?” Shona, 30, and Max, 27, were recently snapped holding hands outside a doner and shish takeaway van and are spending lots of time together, say pals. Beaming Shona, who plays Whitney Dean against Max’s Ben Mitchell, told us: “He’s an incredible actor, such a great actor.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman and EastEnders actress Danielle Harold were involved in a major wardrobe blunder at the British Soap Awards.The actresses, who play Abi Webster and Lola Pearce respectively, were dropping jaws left and right as they appeared on the red carpet - but in the exact same jumpsuit.The statement piece was constructed entirely of sheer black lace, featuring transparent sections which bared plenty of soap star flesh despite falling to the floor with sleeves reaching the wrists.The stunning ensemble featured square shoulder pads and flared trouser legs, and both actresses matched it up with a pair of strappy heeled sandals.Setting her aside from Sally, however, Danielle added a chunky black belt to the centre of her outfit with laces in the centre, switching things up with a black leather clutch bag and mint green manicure.The Lola star let her white blonde curls fall down past her shoulders as she smouldered for the camera with a bold make-up look, featuring a burgundy lip and dark eyeliner.Sally, meanwhile, wore her cropped blonde hair loose to frame her face, opting for a bright red lip and hot pink nails as she beamed at the camera - looking nothing like her character Abi.She is currently up for the Best Leading Performer category at the Soap Awards 2022, embroiled in a huge storyline as Abi battles for custody of her son Alfie after Imran Habeeb’s death. And Danielle, meanwhile, was putting on a brave face after reports emerged that her character had been axed in a major EastEnders shake-up.

EastEnders fans must prepare to say goodbye to five more iconic characters as the BBC soap goes ahead with a mass cull.Five actors - including Ricky Champ, who has played Stuart Highway since 2009 - will reportedly be filming their final scenes in the coming months.The shake-up comes amid Stuart’s breast cancer storyline, which has also seen him battle post-natal depression as he struggles to bond with baby Roland.Ricky will film his final scenes later this year, Metro has reported.He isn’t the only one preparing to bid adieu to Walford, as Dana Monroe star Barbara Smith and Peter Beale actor Dayle Hudson will also be leaving - after a dramatic storyline which sees them share a kiss.And Kelsey Calladine-Smith, who plays Jada Lennox, will also be exiting the programme in the new few months.Danielle Harold completes the mass exodus after she was recently announced as leaving, with her character Lola Pearce killed off in a major soap twist.A source told MailOnline: “Whenever a new boss comes in there's always going to be big changes and it's no different with Chris.“He's been working hard behind the scenes since January and is really planning to shake things up which means saying goodbye to some characters.”They added: “It's nothing personal to any of the cast going, it's simply a creative decision – for big storylines to happen you have to say goodbye people, that's the nature of soap.” The soap insider added that some “really big” storylines are set to air on EastEnders this summer, with new boss Chris Clenshaw keen to bring the show “back to its roots”.

EastEnders fans are convinced Lola Pearce will be murdered in upcoming scenes.It was reported earlier this week that Danielle Harold will be killed off in a huge storyline for the BBC One soap.A source told The Sun that the actress was left "teary" after being told the news about her departure.They said: "She was not expecting the chop because her character has been a firm favourite with viewers.

EastEnders stars posed for a photo, some looking worlds away from their characters on the show. READ MORE: BBC EastEnders: Inside Kellie Bright's life away from Linda Carter including Only Fools and Horses role, net worth, and famous husband Clair Norris, 24, ditched her usual on-screen look of a denim jacket and messy bun for a leopard print top teamed with her long flowing locks and flawless make-up for a glammed-up look. Milly shared the series of snaps and confirmed she was celebrating her past three birthdays as plans had been shunned twice due to the Covid pandemic.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold is in the midst of her own real life drama after reportedly being axed from the London soap. She has played teen mother Lola Pearce after first appearing on the show in 2011, fending off her fair share of on-screen dramatics including an iconic storyline where she returned to con fan-favourite Phil Mitchell. Danielle, who turned 30 just one week ago, was said to be "teary" and "in pieces" after the shock firing, which she didn’t see coming.

BBC viewers will see some new faces in Albert Square this summer as EastEnders welcomes three new characters to The Baker family. As Mitch prepares for a busy summer he will soon be shocked when he discovers his estranged brother and two nephews have turned up in Walford.Musician and actor Omar Lye-Fook, MBE will be playing Avery Baker, the charming older brother of Mitch.His character is described as almost always on the verge of causing trouble, and the stark opposite to his little brother.

EastEnders are planning a major plot around Lola, as she is departing from the series. It comes as part of new boss Chris Clenshaw’s plan to shake-up the series, which will include more than one major twist over the summer.Speaking to the Sun, an EastEnders insider said: “Dan was in pieces.

It looks like EastEnders star Danielle Harold has been axed from the long-running soap after 11 years of playing Lola Pearce on and off. A source has told The Sun that the axing is part of a massive shake-up for the show, and 30 year old Danielle was said to be "teary" and "in pieces" after the shock firing, which she reportedly didn’t see coming. The source claimed that she had not expected to be given the chop as her character is popular with the show’s viewers.The insider also revealed that the show’s bosses are not planning for the character to return, which more than likely means that the character is set to be killed off.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold has reportedly been axed as part of a soap shake-up. The popular actress - who has played Lola Pearce on and off for around 11 years - was apparently told the news last week at a meeting with soap bosses.According to The Sun, she was not expecting to be shown the door and was "teary" and "in pieces" after hearing that Lola was going to be killed off.A source said: "The cull came out of the blue.