Kathy Beale: Last News

EastEnders fans have spotted a harrowing link between Ben Mitchell and his mum, Kathy Beale as they realise the pair were raped in the same place. During tonight's episode (May 23), an argument with Callum led Ben straight into the arms of Lewis, but things soon turned sinister.After things got intimate between the pair, Ben realised he could no longer go through with it and tried to leave, however, Lewis claimed "you don't get to light a fire if you're not going to put it out" and raped him.After committing the heinous act, Lewis asked Ben: "Lock up in here, yeah? I'll just grab my stuff."A broken Ben was left lying on the sofa, unable to move after what had happened.Fans were left heartbroken as the scene aired, and many realised the horrific assault took place in the same location Kathy's rape took place several years prior.One viewer wrote: "Ben got raped in the same place as Kathy when she got raped by Wilmot Brown."Another said: "Ben gets raped the same place where his mum Kathy got raped by James Willmott Brown.

EastEnders' Peter Beale is currently getting over his brutal attack which left him covered in bruises.Unbeknown to the local entrepreneur, it was in fact his uncle, Ben Mitchell, who has since been dubbed the Walford Attacker by his mum Kathy Beale.After several attacks have taken place on Albert Square, residents have been left worried after the attacker has carefully covered his tracks.But what they don't know is that Ben Mitchell has been targeting men who have recently been homophobic.Ben's husband Callum Highway has been investigating the crimes but many viewers have taken to Twitter to urge the local cop to "open his eyes". Taking to Twitter, one viewer said: "Open your eyes, Callum.

EASTENDERS fans are worried about Jean Slater and her struggle with bipolar after she disappeared from Walford in the middle of the night. The cleaner played by Gillian Wright, was seen getting into a taxi for an unknown destination during Thursday night's episode of the BBC soap. She told the driver: "I don't care where or what it cost - just take me to where the party's at, baby!" It comes amid a period of turbulence between the Slater matriarch and partner Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) - with fans believing her manic behaviour could put her in serious danger.

EastEnders after the cleaner accosted him in the bathroom at the Queen Vic.Fans recently saw Jean take it upon herself to try and get Rocky and Kathy Beale back together despite pleas from boyfriend Harvey not to get involved.After puncturing Kathy's tyre and forcing her to seek help from Rocky at the car lot, Jean locks them inside in a bit to force a reconciliation.With Harvey feeling guilty over the pair missing Tina’s funeral, Jean agrees to fess up to the act and finds herself enjoying a flirtatious drink with Rocky at the Old Vic.When Rocky goes to the bathroom, he is stunned to see Jean follow him and attempt to seduce him into having an affair if they both agree not to talk about it.The pair are interrupted when another punter walks in and Rocky takes his cue to leave, leaving Jean disappointed.But despite Rocky’s hesitation, fans are predicting he will eventually succumb to Jean’s advances.One viewer said: "So is Jean going to cheat on Harvey? They are going to have an affair OMG." A second blasted: "Wtf is Jean doing coming onto Rocky #EastEnders? Don’t do it Rocky!” Another fan predicted the start of a love rift between the four: "Rocky, Jean, Harvey and Kathy is gonna be the new love square! Watch this space."While a fourth added: "Jean coming onto Rocky in the gents toilets I'm physically dead.

The news of June Brown's death has seen an outpouring of tributes from her EastEnders co-stars. June's co stars, including Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt - who have been on the soap since day one - shared their sadness over the loss of the soap legend, who passed away yesterday aged 95. Gillian, who plays Kathy Beale, said: “I’m truly heartbroken by this news.

EastEnders viewers were left pleasantly surprised as café worker Marie Evans finally spoke up for the "first time".The cheerful waitress, who works in Kathy's, rarely says a word in the popular BBC soap, but viewers were certainly shocked when she appeared to tell Kim Fox off during the latest episode.As a flamboyant Kim entered the famous café she greeted Marie but told her that she would get her usual "on the house".However, Marie wasn't having any of it and warned her that owner Kathy Beale will need her to cough up the cash.Replying abruptly, Marie said: "Kathy said you have to pay!"Seeing Marie bite back fans took to social media to share their surprise on the famous extra.One spectator questioned: "Is that Marie's first ever line?"Another shocked fan said: "MARIE GETTING LINES." A third viewer also pointed out: "Marie has got lines." Although Marie seemed to snub Kim's proposition, social media influencer Kim told her that the number of views she receives online will help catapult the local café to new heights.Despite the fact that she doesn't speak too much, Marie has been working in Kathy's since 2003.The waitress seems to have an amazing work ethic and gets along well with her colleagues most of the time.Alongside market stall owner Winston and barmaid Tracey, Marie is one of the longest-serving extras in the long-running programme.In 2010, Marie joined the local book club following the departure of Tanya Branning and Jane's holiday to America.A few years ago, Marie's employer Ian Beale stole a home video of her giving birth to put his daughter Lucy Beale off having a child, however, it’s unknown if Marie is actually aware of this.In 2016, Marie spoke up for Tina Carter when she asked the cafe worker to help her

AN original EastEnders cast member has passed away at the age of 95 today - but his cause of death is still unknown. Albert Square veteran Leonard Fenton, who famously played original cast member Dr Harold Legg, passed away on Saturday, according to his family. A statement from his relatives said: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29.

EastEnders fan has spotted actress Barbara Smith in a rather unexpected place, looking almost unrecognisable and considerably younger to how we usually see her on the soap.The observant fan spotted Barbara in Never Let Me Go, a science fiction romance film starring Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley.A fan tweeted a picture from the film and captioned it: “Just started to watch Never Let Me Go and I noticed a little girl that looked awfully familiar. Is that Barbara Smith, who plays Dana Monroe in EastEnders?”The picture was a screenshot from the 2010 film in which Barbara can be seen dressed in a grey coat with her hair in plaits.The actress replied to the message with: “I can confirm it is me.

EastEnders bad boy Rocky has finally been exposed as evil Tom Cotton as his niece Dotty got the ultimate revenge.The scheming teenager announced Rocky's true identity in the middle of Christmas dinner in dramatic scenes.Earlier in the week, Dotty asked Rocky if he saw her mum Sandy but he lied and says he didn’t. Peter later revealed to Kathy that he saw Rocky buying drug.

EastEnders cast members, Kathy Beale actress Gillian Taylforth has taken viewers on a wild ride in the soap throughout the years.Whether it was her relationship with Phil Mitchell, or coming back to the square after everyone thought she had died in a car crash, Kathy's storylines have left viewers on the edge of their seats.Outside of Albert Square, actress Gillian Taylforth has had an equally interesting life, starring in some of the biggest programmes on TV, her co-star romance with another EastEnders actor and being called a MILF by her daughters friends.Aside from Kathy Beale, Gillian Taylforth has an acting career dating back nearly 50 years after first appearing as Mavis in Play for Today in 1974.Since starring in EastEnders though,

EastEnders' Rocky Marshall aka Tommy Cotton collapses in dramatic scenes set to air next week.The dodgy character, played by Brian Conley, feels the pressure when scheming niece Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) demands he cons Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) as part of their sick money making scheme.Dotty is shocked and relieved when Sandy appears at Ruby’s at the start of the weekend.The youngster tells her mum she has been saving up for rehab and offers for her a place to stay.Meanwhile, Rocky is nervous ahead of his court appearance for keying Ethan’s car.Dotty later tells Rocky that her mum is back and she needs him to scam Peter Beale (Dayle Hayton) for more cash for Sandy’s rehab.Sandy is immediately suspicious of Rocky's presence when they

EastEnders viewers were recently went into meltdown as heartthrob Sean Slater returned to Albert Square for a one-off cameo appearance last week. However, it's not the only return that has left fans in shock since the soap began in 1986.

EastEnders' first ever ghost.Speaking recently, the 76-year-old actor said that he is up for haunting Albert Square as his deceased character Gavin Sullivan.The chilling villain caused big trouble in Walford during a year-long stint on the BBC One soap in 2015-16.Speaking recently to BBC Radio London, Paul said: "I was looking through the papers and I found Gavin had been cremated."The wonderful thing is that Sharon threw the ashes in a bin.

EastEnders star and Just Good Friends legend Paul Nicholas surprised fans as he appeared on ITV's This Morning as a rapper.Paul, 76, who is known to fans for playing Kathy Beale's third husband Gavin Sullivan in the soap shocked fans with his new look and career change.Appearing on Tuesday's programme with a white goatee beard, the actor who is also a musical theatre and pop star, told presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary that he wanted to do something different in his profession.Giving fans further insight into his new found hip-hop talent, a clip was also played of Paul rapping about tea and why he loves it so much.Dressed in a suit while wearing a flat cap, the father-of-six said: "I was going to be a rapper like Jay Z.

EastEnders fan-favourite Kathy Beale looked incredibly glamorous as she returned to Albert Square to reunite with her family.Kathy, who had been away on a holiday in recent weeks, returned to the Beale family home to catch up on what she missed - but while she was getting some gossip from her grandson, viewers couldn't help but fawn over her glam look.She returned home with her blonde locks swiftly floating beside her shoulders paired with a hairband, while she flaunted a shimmering glow on her face.Appearing to ditch make-up, Kathy opted for a natural look as she walked into her home to a lavish home-made breakfast by Bobby Beale - with flowers to finish too.Taking to Twitter, viewers couldn't help but fawn over stunning Kathy, with one

EastEnders bad boy Max Branning (Jake Wood) sends a surprise gift to a gobsmacked Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in upcoming scenes.Its the Queen Vic landlady's birthday and she’s surprised to get a present from the misper and she clocks the postmark as Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis) suggests throwing a party.Linda declines but Frankie forges ahead regardless inviting Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and her dad Rocky (Billy Conley) but leaving out Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).Sonia quickly realises that mischievous Frankie’s playing cupid and warns Kathy.Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda agree it’s too risky to tell Rainie Highway (Tanya Highway) that Max sent a gift from Croatia.When they return home, they’re horrified that Frankie’s thrown

constantly getting dumped and becoming a single dad. Sam now has a son of his own after marrying yoga teacher Briony Gardner in a lavish ceremony at Stock Farm, attended by his Corrie co-stars, in 2019.

EastEnders fans were left praising a 'brave' Female Genital Mutilation storyline after Tuesday's episode.It came as Mila Marwa sat down with Kathy Beale - who has been letting her stay at her house - to beg her to let her little sister Kioni move in too.After their mother announced she would be taking Kioni abroad, Mila immediately became worried for her safety.And in a heartbreaking sit-down with Kathy, she admitted that Kioni was "the right age" to be "cut" - as the same had happened to Mila as a child."What you talking about?" a stunned Kathy asked."You'd call it FGM," Mila explained."No, no, you've got this wrong, you must have," Kathy insisted, unable to believe that such a thing could happen."It's exactly what happened to me," Mila

EastEnders favourite Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) found out that she had a secret brother during Tuesday evening's visit to Albert Square. The Queen Vic landlady discovered her biological father Gavin Sullivan had died in recent scenes.

EastEnders favourite Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) receives some shocking news about her biological dad in upcoming scenes.Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) gets a phone call informing her that her ex-husband Gavin Sullivan has died.She tells her son Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) that there's a memorial service that day and he's baffled when his mum reveals she's thinking of going.Kathy later over heads over to the Queen Vic to tell Sharon that her father has passed away.The former pub landlady asks Kathy how Gavin died but and is shocked when she realises Kathy is planning to go to his memorial service.She concedes that the evil man can rot in hell.When Callum Highway (Tony Clay) comments about his own dad hit home, Sharon finds Kathy and they

EastEnders stars Jessie Wallace and the late Dame Barbara Windsor reportedly got into a vicious row off camera on set of the popular soap opera.TV agent Melani Blake said Jessie, 49, and Barbara, who sadly died last year after a battle with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83, fought on the Queen Victoria set and "went at it like cats". Speaking to The Sun, Melanie, who used to be a runner, explained: "I met [Kathy Beale actress] Gillian Taylforth at Elstree when my job was basically carrying cables at Top of the Pops, and she advised me to join an extras agency.