Rudolph Walker: Last News

Celebrity Gogglebox she partook in back in September of last year.The star explained that she didn’t agree with the ‘Black to Front’ concept the show opted for as part of a wider project across Channel 4, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Tayce, 28, recently attended the launch of ABSOLUT’S Born to Mix fashion collaboration in London two weeks ago, where she teamed up with celebrity favourite London designer, Chet Lo, and the team from the next gen collection Institute of Digital Fashion for a cutting-edge runway show. Before Tayce took to the catwalk, however, she opened up about her time on Celebrity Gogglebox. Last year, Celebrity Gogglebox announced a brand new roster for its Black to Front episode, which included stars such as model Jourdan Dunn, EastEnders legend Rudolph Walker and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars Tayce and Tia Kofi.The episode came as part of Channel 4's wider Black to Front day of programming, which aimed to amplify "black talent, voices and stories", as part of an "ongoing commitment to improve Black representation on- and off-screen".However, Tayce had her own take on the Black to Front episode, as she spoke about the importance of consistent inclusivity.“It was an appreciation of POC culture and it was just amazing to see everything in one section,” she began.“If I’m being a bit controversial, though, I don’t really care about it that much because I think everything should just be spread around everywhere every single day. “There should not be a day for white people, a day for black people, a day for Asian people.“It should be all integrated, all multicultural.That’s how it should be. Day dot.

Soap veteran Rudolph Walker was heartbroken when his co-star Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, exited EastEnders.The 84 year old actor, known for his role as Patrick Trueman in the BBC One drama, cherished his connection with 82 year old Pam, whose legendary character Pat met her end on the show in 2011. In his memoir Walking With Dignity, Rudolph recalls: "Working with Pam was a joy her timing, the twinkle in her eye in our flirting scenes, and her support from day one was invaluable.

EastEnders icon Rudolph Walker, known to fans as the Square's charmer Patrick Trueman, bravely opened up about being broke and homeless for two years, a dark chapter in his life he kept secret from fellow actors and his kids.The 84 year old heartbreakingly revealed that the journey to Elstree Studios was often marred with tears as he battled the "utter despair" of living this traumatic "double life". Despite starring in one of the BBC's flagship programmes, Rudolph faced such dire financial straits following a harrowing divorce from his second wife Dounne Alexander MBE, whom he wed back in 1998, that he was left living out of a suitcase and depending on the kindness of friends for accommodation. To his EastEnders co-stars, his troubles remained unknown; theyd had no clue about his struggles that began in the mid-2010s and had plunged him into poverty despite over four decades in the acting business.

A soap spoiler has revealed that Yolande will tell Patrick Trueman about her sexual assault in an explosive special episode focusing on the aftermath of her horrifying ordeal.The couple, played by Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker, have been under strain due to her mentally struggling with what happened and Patrick’s concern for her wellbeing. In early May, the BBC soap will focus on Yolande and Patrick as he discovers she was sexually assaulted by her close friend and confidant Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler).The two-hander episode will see Yolande break her silence about the assault and a shocked Patrick process what has happened.

BBC EastEnders fans were left in tears as they praised the soap and its actors as Yolande Trueman's sexual assault storyline began. Emotions ran high among viewers after Yolande Trueman, played by Angela Wynter, was sexually assaulted in Wednesday's episode of the hit drama.The beloved character is at the heart of a devastating storyline as the London-based soap tackles this often unspoken crime, a decade on from Linda Carter's own traumatic experience with Dean Wicks. In the episode aired on Wednesday, 17 April, Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) was on high alert, leading fans to speculate that he might confront Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler) while his wife was fully engrossed in her church fundraiser.

EastEnders favourite Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) is set to make a triumphant return to Albert Square in upcoming scenes. However, it appears that there are many revelations that will shock him. While Patrick was away, Yolande Trueman (portrayed by Angela Wynter) formed a close friendship with Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler), but though things took a turn when he revealed a darker side to him.

An EastEnders fan-favourite is set to return to Albert Square next week after leaving the soap six years ago.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag After five years away from our television screens, former EastEnders actress Angela Wynter - known for having played much-loved character Yolande Trueman in the BBC soap - is officially back! And now, the 66-year-old actress - who appeared consistently on the show from 2003 to 2008 - has admitted she's "really pleased to get the chance to play [Yolande] again". With the character making an unexpected visit to see on-off husband Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) after being thrown out by boyfriend Anton (Chris Geere), speculation has been rife over whether she truly has feelings for her ex hubby all over again.

He’s been a mainstay on our screens for decades now and has enjoyed a wide range of roles to put his acting chops to the test, from the likes of Teletubbies to EastEnders. But don’t expect him to slow down anytime soon. Despite being 83-years-old, he recently told Metro: “Retiring? What’s that?! No, I enjoy it, I enjoy being there, I enjoy working." "I’m sure there are going to be storylines that are going to come up, having been here for a number of years.

Tragic Lola Pearce got a special reunion with an EastEnders legend who returned for a final chat ahead of her heartbreaking death. In Thursday's episode, viewers saw Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) make an unexpected appearance on a video call as Lola enjoyed a mocked-up Ladies' Day at home.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a special appearance in BBC soap EastEnders on Thursday evening. 

EastEnders has released a new spoiler video of Prince Charles and Camilla's debut on the hit BBC One soap.The Prince of Wales, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, will star as themselves and join Albert Square's residents with a street party to celebrate the Queen 's Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2 June. In a new spoiler video, it sees Camilla joke about rum with Albert Square legend Patrick Trueman, played by Rudolph Walker.

“Sometimes you forget how many people watch the show, I am mind-blown."The royals were shown around the set and Rose shared candid clips of the occasion via her Instagram stories.A photo was taken of the full cast and crew together alongside the royals.The new set of EastEnders was originally due to be completed in 2018.Charles and Camilla also met other cast members including Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, Rudolph Walker (played by Patrick Trueman) and Danny Dyer (played by Mick Carter).BBC EastEnders’ official Instagram also posted about the event in a short clip.They added a caption that read: “The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of #EastEnders (Thursday 31st March 2022) to meet our cast and crew.“The pair watched as we filmed special scenes that feature the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a street party, just as those around the nation will be celebrating this summer.”

It’s not every day that Royalty steps foot in EastEnders’ Albert Square, but that all changed this week when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Walford.The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. Whilst there, the couple also watched as a special street party involving the residents was filmed to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, which takes place in June.There were also plenty of other memorable moments - from Charles, 73, handing his coat to EastEnders’ actress Letitia Dean, who stars as Sharon Watts, to Camilla, 74, fangirling over Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, aka Frankie Lewis.

Jack Smethurst, best known for starring in sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, has died aged 89. The actor was surrounded by his family when he died peacefully, according to the Daily Star. Jack played the bigoted Eddie Booth in the controversial 1970s comedy, alongside EastEnders star Rudolph Walker.

Rudolph Walker has starred on EastEnders as Patrick Trueman since 2001.The 81 year old is a soap legend, having been awarded a CBE for his services to drama in the 2020 New Year Honours. But aside from being an Albert Square regular, and filming well over a thousand episodes, what is his life like off screen? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter .