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09.03.2025 / 09:55

EastEnders' Kathy Beale star's life from co-star romance to tragic family death

EastEnders icon Kathy Beale, portrayed by Gillian Taylforth, has been a staple of Albert Square since the soap's first episode in February 1985. In her early days on the show, Kathy was married to Pete Beale, played by Peter Dean, the twin brother of Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), mother of the late Martin Fowler (James Bye). After a failed marriage with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Kathy left the Square in 1998 and relocated to South Africa with their son Ben and her new husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas).

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EastEnders' Cindy's revenge against Ian and Kathy Beale 'revealed' as Michelle Collins 'exits'

Tuesday's episode of EastEnders was a rollercoaster of emotions as the fallout from Martin Fowler's heartbreaking demise continued to unfold. Meanwhile, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) made the decision to bid farewell to Albert Square. However, fans are convinced this isn't the last we'll see of Cindy, who seems set on exacting revenge on Kathy and Ian Beale.

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EastEnders cast let loose at live episode afterparty DJ'd by Patsy Palmer

The EastEnders cast celebrated in style on Thursday night, 20 Februry, after delivering a flawless live episode.The dramatic broadcast, which followed the aftermath of the Queen Vic explosion, saw Patsy Palmer's character Bianca Jackson play a key role in helping her sister Sonia Fowler give birth live on air. Despite a tense moment when the baby didn't cry, Sonia's nursing skills saved the day, and the episode ended with the revelation that the baby would be named Julia, as chosen by the public.

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EastEnders' Michelle Collins' 'real reason' for missing live episode

EastEnders is set to air a live episode tonight following an epic 40th anniversary special, but one star will be noticeably absent.The hour-long anniversary episode yesterday showcased the aftermath of Tuesday's explosion at the Queen Vic, resulting in several casualties and a dramatic end for villain Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman), who met his demise when a bathtub fell on him. Meanwhile, fans are left wondering about the fate of beloved character Martin Fowler (James Bye) after he was seen with crushed legs at the end of the episode, following his confession of love to ex Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

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EastEnders' Kathy Beale star on shock 40th twist as she says 'this is just the beginning'

The mystery that's been keeping EastEnders fans on tenterhooks for two months has finally unravelled, revealing Kathy as the culprit behind Cindy Beale's harrowing Christmas Day ordeal. In a jaw-dropping twist, viewers watched Cindy brandish a gun at Ian, accusing him of the attack after discovering her stolen locket in his possession.

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EastEnders' Cindy Beale star 'shocked' by attack culprit as she addresses soap future

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has admitted she was shocked when she discovered who Cindy Beale's attacker was, after initially suspecting someone else. Last Christmas took a dramatic turn for her character when Cindy's affair with her ex-husband George Knight's (Colin Salmon) son, Junior (Micah Balfour), was exposed at the Queen Vic. Moments later, she was hit over the head with a large metal spade and seemingly left for dead, by an unknown resident.

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EastEnders confirms Cindy Beale's attacker as fans all say the same thing

In a bombshell revelation during tonight's episode, EastEnders disclosed the true culprit behind Cindy Beale's harrowing ordeal as the show marked its 40th anniversary in dramatic style. Following the thrilling suspense from last night's instalment, fans were glued to their screens as Cindy wielded a gun at the necklace holder - stolen on the very night she was attacked. As tensions peaked, it was shockingly unveiled that Ian Beale held the incriminating necklace, although he adamantly denied being her assailant.

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Leticia Dean reveals cheeky lie which won her iconic EastEnders role

As soon as EastEnders legend Ross Kemp is back in Walford! The telly hardman is returning to Albert Square for the soap's exciting 40th anniversary. It will be celebrated by an hour-long episode on February 19, followed by an interactive live show where viewers can vote to choose whether Denise Fox finds a future with Ravi Gulati or Jack Branning. Grant's return will see him reunited once more with pal Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) as he tries to help his brother Phil (Steve McFadden) out of his mental health crisis.

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EastEnders legends to return to soap for special anniversary

Next month, EastEnders will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, with two soap legends making a return to Albert Square for a special behind-the-scenes documentary.The show, titled EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square, will be hosted by Ross Kemp, who fans will remember as Walford's bad boy Grant Mitchell.The documentary will feature appearances from soap icons Pat St Clement and Anita Dobson. Pat, 82, is best known for her role as Pat Butcher, which she played from 1986 until 2012, while Anita, 75, starred as Queen Vic landlady Angie Watts from the first episode in 1985 until 1988.

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EastEnders' Michelle Collins fears fans want her ‘dead and gone’ after Christmas cliffhanger

Cindy Beale was the victim of a brutal attack on Christmas Day after being hit over the head with a shovel and left for dead! Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, had been at the centre of the episode with her and Junior Knight’s (Micah Balfour) affair being revealed in spectacular fashion at the Queen Vic. Cindy’s liaison was outed by Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who played a recording of Cindy’s confession for all to hear.There were plenty of disappointed men in the room, including Cindy’s fiancé Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), as well as Junior’s dad, and Cindy’s ex-husband, George Knight (Colin Salmon).

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EastEnders fans floored as they discover Kathy Beale star Gillian Taylforth's real age

EastEnders viewers have been left gobsmacked after learning the real age of Gillian Taylforth.The actress, who has portrayed Kathy Beale since the very first episode of the BBC One soap in February 1985, recently celebrated her 69th birthday. At the end of the summer, the actress celebrated her birthday and was complimented by fans for her age-defying looks. Taking to a Facebook group dedicated to EastEnders, fans wasted no time sharing their praise.

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Strictly star's sudden shock death at 59 leaving pro partner 'speechless'

Strictly Come Dancing has been on TV for 20 years – and sadly we've lost some of its stars along the way since the programme first aired in 2004.The BBC show's anniversary series is currently on air and the first results show just weeks ago kicked off with a routine from the judges and professional dancers to When Doves Cry by Prince.There was also a show-stopping musical performance of God Gave Me Feet for Dancing from Ezra Collective featuring Yazmin Lacey. But one star who is tragically no longer around since their stint on the ballroom floor is celebrity chef Gary Rhodes who competed on Strictly Come Dancing alongside pro dancer Karen Hardy in 2008. Gary swapped the kitchen for the dance floor but was the third to be eliminated following EastEnders stars Phil Daniels and Gillian Taylforth's exits.

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EastEnders' Letitia Dean looks amazing at soap awards after remarkable weight loss

EastEnders actress Letitia Dean looked incredible as she stepped out for the Inside Soap Awards in London on Monday (30 September).The 56 year old, who is known for playing Sharon Watts in the BBC soap, showcased her remarkable weight loss in a slinky black dress. She finished off the outfit with a pair of black tights, black heels and some orange-tinted glasses.The star posed for pictures with fans before walking the red carpet with her co-stars Gillian Taylforth, Diane Parish, Kellie Bright, Balvinder Sopal and Lacey Turner. On the night, EastEnders picked up the Best Showstopper Award for their Christmas Day murder mystery instalment of "The Six" - the gripping storyline that followed the murder of Keanu Taylor.

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EastEnders' Lacey Turner shows off baby bump at soap awards - hours after announcing she's pregnant

EastEnders star Lacey Turner was positively glowing at the Inside Soap Awards, where she showed off her blossoming baby bump for the very first time, just hours after announcing her pregnancy.The actress, 36, best known for playing Stacey Slater on the BBC soap for the past twenty years, beamed as she hit the red carpet for the annual star studded night in soap land. Lacey stepped out in a glamorous black and gold maxi dress, paired with a old necklace and open toe black heels to celebrate with her EastEnders co-stars in London, who also took home the award for Best Showstopper.

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BBC EastEnders affair 'exposed' for Kathy Beale as fans 'work out' shock new love interest

EastEnders enthusiasts believe they've figured out Kathy Beale's next romantic partner, and it spells trouble for another female resident.

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EastEnders wedding! BBC soap's big stars dressed up for wild celebration in incredible behind-the-scenes snaps

Wedding bells are set to ring out in Walford and the EastEnders crew looked out in force when the soap was spotted filming the big day.The scenes, to screen later this year, will see Queen Vic landlady Elaine Peacock prepare to marry fiancé George Knight. Actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in a shimmering gold wedding gown, her vivacious landlady character unlikely to ever have gone for demure.

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EastEnders fans spot hidden reference to Keanu's murder in Dean trial scene as they say soap is 'getting good again'

EastEnders has launched into Keanu Taylor's murder trial, with Dean Wicks (portrayed by Matt Di Angelo) potentially facing jail time for a chilling crime he didn't commit. However, some fans have been left side tracked by one detail, as they claim the soap 'is getting good again.' As regular viewers of the BBC soap will recall, Keanu (Danny Walters) assaulted Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on Christmas Day and threatened to abscond with her young son Albie.

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EastEnders fans left puzzled after Walford icon 'disappears' from soap

EastEnders fans have been left scratching their heads over Ian Beale's (played by Adam Woodyatt) sudden disappearance, as he didn't return to Albert Square after his US trip. Ian, along with his mum Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) and Ben's daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown), jetted off to America to visit Ben (Max Bowden) who is currently serving time for credit card fraud, having been extradited to the US earlier this year. However, during Monday's episode (August 19), Kathy revealed to Sonia (portrayed by soap icon Natalie Cassidy) that Ian had decided to extend his stay in the States.

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EastEnders' Kathy Beale returns and shares heartbreaking Ben Mitchell announcement

EastEnders has given fans an update on Ben Mitchell months after he was imprisoned for fraud in America. Kathy Beale, played by Gillian Taylforth, is set to return to Albert Square next week after leaving to visit her son in the States. Earlier this year, Ben's family were left shocked when he was arrested and sentenced to jail time after admitting to fraud.The crime occurred when Ben travelled to the US to explore specialist treatment options for Lola Pearce's brain tumour.

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EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star Max Bowden reveals real reason he quit soap

EastEnders star Max Bowden revealed the reason he left the BBC soap, confessing he was struggling with the tough filming commitments. In December last year, it was confirmed that the actor was leaving the role after more more than four years.

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EastEnders' Ian Beale's huge secret exposed as he rips his family apart

EastEnders' Ian Beale's secret is about to be exposed following his shifty behaviour in recent episodes.The Walford businessman's odd demeanour this week has raised eyebrows, with Cindy (played by Michelle Collins) and their son Peter (Thomas Law) growing increasingly worried that Ian is hiding something. Brushing off their queries, Ian tells his family that he's running for council again, but they're not buying his story. Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, heads to a supposed council meeting, but Peter isn't convinced and decides to do some digging.

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