House of the Dragon fans in shock after spotting EastEnders star in new episode

House Of The Dragon producer Sara Hess has said she’s “baffled” by viewers who are attracted to Daemon Targaryen.The character, played by Matt Smith, has attracted admirers online since the first episode, who have nicknamed him “daddy Daemon” in various posts on Twitter.Events in the eighth episode helped drive the attraction further, where Daemon helped his ailing brother, King Viserys, as he stumbled up the stairs to the Iron Throne.Considering the character’s past actions however, including the murder of his wife, the show’s producer has said she’s perplexed by the fandom around him.Already missing daddy daemon pic.twitter.com/mDeSHFfmyh— Gabby (@wonderlandgabby) October 17, 2022NOT THIS MAN SIGNING AS "DADDY DAEMON" SOMEONE STOP HIM pic.twitter.com/OLQnAE4UsO— kenny (@houseofdarklina) October 15, 2022Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Hess said: “He’s become Internet Boyfriend in a way that baffles me. Not that Matt isn’t incredibly charismatic and wonderful, and he’s incredible in the role.

has delivered a new bad boy Internet boyfriend to the masses — and at least one of the series' writers can't quite make sense of it. In an interview with , writer and executive producer Sara Hess and director Clare Kilner hilariously open up about the fan love and thirst for Matt Smith's complex performance as Daemon Targaryen — which often finds him involved in both murderous and incestuous plotlines. «He’s become Internet Boyfriend in a way that baffles me,» Hess remarks of the character. «Not that Matt isn’t incredibly charismatic and wonderful, and he’s incredible in the role. But Daemon himself is … I don’t want him to be my boyfriend! I’m a little baffled how they’re all, 'Oh, daddy!' And I’m just like: 'Really?' How -- in what way -- was he a good partner, father or brother -- to ? You got me.

He has accumulated an impressive bodycount, but that doesn't seem to stop fans from thirsting after Matt Smith's House Of The Dragon character Daemon Targaryen.In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, the show's producer and writer Sara Hess expressed puzzlement at why fans are so enamored of Daemon while chatting with director Clare Kilner.The two delved into the character's appeal to fans after the penultimate episode of season one, in which Daemon showed his love for his ailing brother King Viserys by helping him to the Iron Throne and defended his wife Rhaenyra with a bloody sacrifice. Doesn't get it: House Of The Dragon writer and producer Sara Hess  was puzzled about fans' love for Matt Smith's character Daemon Targaryen during a chat with The Hollywood Reporter; still from House Of The DragonTHR noted Daemon helping Viserys, which was mentioned by several fans on social media, though the outlook suggested that it may just have been self-serving, as he was hoping the king would rule in his daughter Rhaenyra's favor.'I agree with you.

Lorraine Stanley looked worlds apart from her on-screen EastEnders character as she dressed to impress for the 2022 Inside Soap Awards. Lorraine’s character Karen Taylor is known for taking much less pride in her appearance, as she’s often seen with her hair tied up on a scruffy bun on top of her head and with little to no makeup. Lorraine pulled out all the stops for the awards however, and wore her gorgeous blonde tresses down and straight.The soap star sported a V-neck midi dress with bold purple, green, yellow and black prints, with the sleeves having delicate bejewelled detailing.

Eastenders actress Zaraah Abrahams has given eagle eyed fans a sneak peek inside her stunning home on social media. The 35 year old star, who is best known for playing Chelsea Fox in the long running BBC soap, is typically known for keeping her personal and professional life closely under wraps. However this hasn’t stopped Zaraah from revealing a few details from her stunning home, as it appears in the background of her stylish outfit posts.

A host of soap stars, including EastEnders' Lacey Turner and Lorraine Stanley, let their hair down at the afterparty following the Inside Soap Awards. Following the return of an in-person Inside Soap Awards, after the previous two were hosted virtually, the attendees carried on partying the night away as they attended the ceremony's glamorous after-party.The ceremony made for a rather huge night for the cast and crew of EastEnders, with the show scooping the Best Soap Award.

This weeks EastEnders spoilers reveal that one resident of the Square is set to receive some tragic news while Kheerat’s suspicions about Ranveer’s disappearance grow ever stronger. Early in the week Nish (Navin Chowdhry) announces in the café to Ash (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Vinny (Shiv Jalota) that the family are coming to Walford East for Diwali. Later Ravi (Aaron Thiara) is interrupted by two police officers who are investigating Ranveer’s whereabouts.

Fans of Married At First Sight slammed Jordan Emmett-Connelly as "immature" after he and Chanita Stephenson revealed their break-up in the penultimate episode of the E4 show. It was revealed that the pair are no longer a couple despite renewing their vows, as Jordan told a heartbroken Chanita that he didn't want to continue with the relationship. After they came face to face on tonight's episode, Chanita became emotional as the pair discussed the breakdown of their relationship and calling Jordan out for the way he ended things.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

Ryan Thomas was allegedly seen cuddling and 'nuzzling' the neck of actress Zaraah Abrahams after the 2022 National Television Awards. Former Coronation Street star Ryan, 38, was reportedly seen embracing EastEnders star Zaraah, 35, after the awards ceremony, reports The Sun. Ryan, who is engaged to former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, and Zaraah were allegedly seen hugging at an afterparty as they had a catch up, and the photos obtained by The Sun claim to show Zaraah and Ryan embracing.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier looked in good spirits as he attended the National Television Awards on Thursday 13 October with his fellow BBC One co-stars. 19 year old Bobby, who made his debut as Freddie Slater on the popular soap last month, appears to have well and truly settled into his new job after he was captured laughing and joking with EastEnders actress Danielle Harold as they made their way home from the star-studded ceremony. As the pair walked outside London’s Wembley Arena, Bobby and 30 year old Danielle were all smiles and put on a happy display as they were met by waiting fans and photographers.

EastEnders' Clair Norris took to the red carpet at last night's National Television Awards and looked stunning in a soft pink gown, covered with dramatic ruffles and teamed with elegant white, strappy sandals. Clair, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the soap, looked far away from her day job in Albert Square where she's usually dressed in baggy clothes, a purple padded jacket and has her brunette hair scraped up in a bun.The soap star was photographed beaming on her way into the ceremony to join her EastEnders cast mates who were nominated for Best Serial Drama but lost out to Emmerdale.

Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.

Christine McGuinness has missed her train to London, where she is set to appear at the National Television Awards tonight, after admitting her anxiety over attending the awards. The 34 year old mum of three took to her Instagram stories to thank her followers for their "gorgeous comments" regarding her recent honesty in videos posted to stories about her trepidation about the NTAs, following her split from Paddy McGuinness after 11 years together. She said: "I've just realised.

Former EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after her EastEnders role was recast.The actress is headed to the West End to play the Fairy Godmother in adult pantomime, Sinderfella which has been dubbed a “delightful and risqué version" of Disney's Cinderella. Danniella, 48, will play the role alongside Big Brother's Simon Gross who is cast as one of the Ugly Sisters and a show insider said the former soap star "couldn't wait to get back to her acting roots".The source told The Sun: "She is nervous as she hasn't acted since she returned to EastEnders back in 2016, but her passion has always been acting so she is super excited for this next chapter of her career." Daniella played Sam Mitchell in EastEnders during the 1990s and she recently hit out at the BBC for recasting a different actress as her former character.

Melissa Suffield’s two year old son River was rushed to hospital for a third time yesterday after the youngster contracted a virus.Taking to Instagram to update fans on her son, Melissa shared a snap of River sitting on a hospital bed merrily eating a biscuit.The former EastEnders star wrote alongside the snap: “We ended up in an ambulance again after a 2am 111 call. Back to A&E AGAIN.That’s 3 visits in the last 16 days.” Melissa, 29, went on: “Given 3 loads of nebuliser (he was not a fan) and some meds and he perked right up.

EastEnders fans praised the BBC One soap on Wednesday night as it aired a closing credits twist to highlight climate change. To promote the final episode of critically acclaimed series Frozen Planet II, a new take of the iconic Walford map highlighted the challenges the planet’s frozen regions are facing due to a warming climate.The new end credits saw London’s East End transformed to show the river Thames bursting its banks with parts of the capital under water in a hypothetical scenario of what London could look like in the future.

Former EastEnders star Hannah Waterman and The Bill’s Huw Higginson have shared the happy news that they have got married, after 12 years together. Hannah 47, and Bill, 58, updated followers with the happy news as they posted a series of photos from their special day on social media.The newly wedded couple married in an intimate ceremony in Australia surrounded by friends and family and their 11 year old son Jack. Both were seen beaming in their wedding photos taken at Sydney harbour, as beautiful bride Hannah wore a blue patterned wedding dress with gold strappy heels and groom Huw sported a sharp, navy blue suit.

Danniella Westbrook delighted her fans after posting a topless snap whilst on holiday. The former Eastenders actress, 48, was enjoying some time away at a lodge in a caravan park, and she posed in nothing but a pair of black knickers as she looked out of the glass doors. She had one hand in her blonde hair as she showed off a tattoo located just under her neck.