Sam Mitchell: Last News

Danniella Westbrook has said that she hasn't bothered to renew her TV licence, given she no longer watches the BBC.The actress explained that the channel's standard of programming is no longer up to scratch, describing it as "stuffy."Danniella, who played Sam Mitchell on EastEnders, added that she also no longer wants to be associated with the soap's broadcaster, following the handling of the Jimmy Savile scandal.READ MORE: Danniella Westbrook candidly opens up on drug battle as she addresses recoveryShe told GB News: "To be perfectly honest, I don't pay a TV licence, so I don't watch the BBC."Long, long gone are the days of Only Fools and Horses and great comedy and great drama that they made."For me, personally, I find their morning breakfast show very stuffy.

DANNIELLA Westbrook looked amazing in a backless and low-cut sparkly dress. The former EastEnders star – who played Sam Mitchell on-and-off since 1990 – sported the plunging silver dress to attend a swanky awards do.

Scott Maslen looked worlds away from his Eastenders alter ego Jack Branning on Tuesday as he showed off his muscular physique while out for a stroll in London. The 51 year old star, who has appeared on the BBC soap since 2007, showed off his muscular arms as he enjoyed the sunshine in North London.

EASTENDERS' Sam Mitchell revealed she was behind her own shooting during tonight's episode - and is planning to destroy her brother Phil’s empire. In the week’s episodes - that are now available to watch on iPlayer - was dramatically shot in the family’s war against gangster Jonah. But in a shock twist this evening, it was revealed that Jonah wasn’t behind the shooting.

MONDAY's trip to Walford ended in carnage as one resident's life was left hanging in the balance. But when the police were called, EastEnders fans noticed a huge blunder as Shirley Carter was questioned holding a weapon.

EastEnders fans are convinced that Sam Mitchell made a “strategic move” by taking a bullet for pub landlord Kat Slater in order to destroy her friendship with Phil’s former wife Sharon Watts.During Wednesday’s (June 29) instalment of the popular BBC One soap opera, the loving mum’s friendship with Sharon was torn to shreds after she discovered her former friend had been secretly visiting the gangster in prison.After she learnt of her betrayal, Kat couldn’t help but re-evaluate her friendships in the Square as she removed Sharon from her managerial role at Peggy’s and ended their lengthy friendship for good.READ MORE: Instead the raven-haired beauty asked the scheming star around to her home where she offered her the new position after she saved her life in the surprising robbery.As she handed Sam a glass of water to take her medications, Kat shared her suspicions about the blonde beauty’s sudden kind actions. She said: “I don’t get it – you're sat there like nothing’s happened.

EastEnders' latest filming pictures, which were snapped from a warehouse location in East London, have teased Phil Mitchell's highly-anticipated return to the BBC soap after his stint in prison.The Albert Square hardman, who was locked up behind bars after police discovered he was involved in Vincent Hubbard's death, has apparently managed to secure an early release as he returns to Walford with one goal in mind. Upon learning the devastating truth that his son Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was raped by Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), Phil (Steve McFadden) goes on the warpath in a bid to seek revenge.The filming images see actor Steve McFadden stalking the warehouse location with some serious scenes to get through, as he also has red bloody makeup dripping from the knuckles on his right hand.

EastEnders star Letitia Dean takes centre stage next week as her character Sharon Watts finds herself in danger.The 54-year-old actress has played the feisty Walford resident since 1985 and fans of the BBC One soap will see her faced with more drama in upcoming scenes.Sharon and Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) prepare for the grand opening of Peggy’s and despite being sacked, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) orders the staff around.READ MORE: EastEnders fans swooning over 'ageless' Sharon Watts who looks ‘20 years old’Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) warns the trio that she won’t stop with her vendetta against them but they are stopped in their tracks when two men enter waving a gun.Kat and Sharon panic and try to call Sam for help and Shirley takes cover in the office but a gunshot rings out.As Sharon finds herself in the middle of the latest drama in Albert Square, Daily Star has taken a look back at some of Letitia's glamorous snaps.Letitia sent fans wild with her new look at the British Soap Awards last week as she showed off her incredible weight loss in a glamorous black dress. ITV viewers watched the actress receive the the Outstanding Achievement Award from her on-screen mum Anita Dobson at the showbiz bash.However, fans appeared to be distracted by Letitia's weight loss transformation.The actress stripped off for her stage role in Calendar Girls back in 2010.Speaking about her role at the time, Letitia said: "It’s been so cold in rehearsals that I haven’t taken my coat off let alone my bra.“It’s something new for me as I’ve never taken my clothes off on stage before.

EastEnders' Nancy Carter star Maddy Hill has announced that she has left the BBC One soap just one year after she reprised her role in Albert Square. During Thursday's episode, Nancy made a surprise departure from Walford after learning that her boyfriend Zack Hudson had cheated on her with Sam Mitchell. Prior to her exit, Zack proposed and Nancy considered forgiving him before a chat with her mother Linda Carter, where she spotted a bottle of vodka, made her realise that she can't trust anyone.

EASTENDERS fans were left swooning over Martin Fowler's sweaty workout on Wednesday's episode. The market trader - played by James Bye on the BBC One soap - hit the gym with Zack Hudson to work on his physique.

EastEnders star Jasmine Armfield has stunned fans with a glamorous hair transformation.The former Bex Fowler star has swapped her signature dark bob for sun kissed copper locks and long layers.Jasmine also opted to incorporate long side bangs in the new hairstyle, which features golden hues perfect for the summer time.READ MORE: EastEnders' fans predict brutal twist as Zack confesses to cheating on NancyJasmine played the role of Bex for five years and left the Square in 2020.The 20-year-old actress has been playing Martin and Sonia Fowler's daughter since she was just 15-years-old and went on to have some dark storylines, including one of the biggest plots of 2019.Jasmine's character went through depression and attempted to take her own life but fought to get her life back on track. Speaking to The Sun in January 2020, Jasmine said: "I’ve had such a fantastic time playing Bex Fowler and loved being part of EastEnders but now feels like the right time to try something new.

EASTENDERS fans have been left open mouthed after Stuart Highway's explosive breakdown and rejection of baby Roland. The funeral director - played by Ricky Champ on the BBC soap - has been battling with postnatal depression for the last few months. In a shocking turn of events, Stuart broke down during a social worker meeting, declaring he felt nothing towards his son.

This week on EastEnders, Zack Hudson feels guilty after his night with Sam Mitchell. And, after the secret does come out, Shirley Carter punches him and Nancy Carter decides to end the relationship.Tina Carter is honoured at The Albert.

EastEnders viewers after he finally confessing to sleeping with Sam Mitchell. The young couple came to blows last week with Zack later drinking his sorrows away at the new bar, Peggy's before getting cosy with Phil Mitchell's younger sister.But as his secret unravelled, Zack had a run in with Shirley Carter's fist, before he attempted to make a mends with Nancy who appeared utterly heartbroken.However, viewers on Twitter were in two minds as to whether they should feel sorry for Nancy after she found out the truth."I'm finding it hard to feel sorry for Nancy #Eastenders," said one.A second added: "I hate the way Nancy treats Zack she has toxic behaviour, but no person deserves to be cheated on.

THINGS are kicking off at Peggy's next week and Sam Mitchell is caught in a shooting horror. The EastEnders character is trapped in Peggy's with Kat and Sharon as thugs take over the club.

EastEnders fans can expect plenty of drama next week as one Walford resident gets shot.Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Sharon Watts (Letita Dean) prepare for the grand opening of Peggy’s and despite being sacked, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) orders the staff around.Seeing an opportunity, Kat and Sharon leave Sam alone with a long list of issues to sort.Sam later gives Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) the keys as she rushes off to get ready and Dotty tells Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) the coast is clear.Sharon and Kat bond as they work together to get everything ready but their happiness is short-lived when they arrive to see Shirley has trashed the club as payback for all the times the Mitchells have hurt her family.Shirley warns them she won’t stop with her vendetta but they are stopped in their tracks when two men enter waving a gun.As Shirley takes cover in the office, Kat and Sharon panic and try to call Sam for help but a gunshot rings out.Chaos ensues at the club as Sharon and Kat reel from the warning shot.Shirley panics when she realises the thugs want the safe where she is hiding and tries to reach Dotty.A confident Sam enters and refuses to back down to the men’s demands, telling them to pass a defiant message on to Jonah.However realising their threats are serious, Sam eventually gives in and takes them to the safe but things quickly gets out of control leaving someone shot.Elsewhere in Albert Square, Ben and Jay return home but it doesn’t take Kathy long to realise Ben is struggling. Ben reluctantly agrees to take Lexi to a Pride fair but as they get ready, Peter drops off a box of lost property and Lexi pulls out the shirt Lewis was wearing on the night of the attack.

Danniella, who played bombshell Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, has been open about her family in the past, recently sharing a snap with her 'mini-me' daughter.But over the weekend, it was the men in her life who took centre stage on Father's Day, with her father Andrew and stepfather Eddie featuring on her Instagram.Andrew, 74, made a rare appearance on Danniella's social media as he continues to battle dementia.She told 97,000 followers: "Happy Father’s Day to two very amazing men in my life, the first my dad who say has dementia and lucky still remembers us all. Thank you dad for being amazing all our lives and still today we love you."And the second is to my other dad my step dad Eddie, I actually don’t know sometimes where any of us will be with out you Ed, thank you for being funny full of love laughter good advice and the best bloody cook in the world have a fabulous Father’s Day both of you and know that both the kids and myself and Bobby love you both very much #dads #fathersday #stepdad #love."Danniella has been facing health battles of her own in recent times.She has been in and out of hospital in recent months following a decline in her health, with the actress suffering from the potentially fatal blood-poisoning condition septicemia.A rep for the star previously told The Sun: "Danniella suffered a sudden health shock."Thankfully the issue was caught early and dealt with by medical professionals.

Danniella Westbrook has shared a snap of herself with her lookalike daughter Jodie Jenkins and described them as “we are the same inside our hearts”. The former EastEnders star, 48, took to her Instagram story to share the sweet mother and daughter picture and loving tribute to her 97,300 followers. Danniella and Jodie, 21, are pictured cheek to cheek as they pose for the camera.

Danniella Westbrook has stripped down to her underwear for a series of racy snaps.The former EastEnders star, 48, was recently rushed to hospital amid a "sudden health shock" but seemed to be on the mend as she posed for the saucy images.Posting to her Instagram stories on Wednesday, Danniella shared two photos of herself wearing a matching black bra-and-knicker set as she prepared to visit her jailed fiancé David.She paired the lingerie with a pair of thigh-high black suspenders and black stiletto heels, teasingly writing in a caption: "She's going out out... it's been a while."Gotta love visiting the ones you [love]."The first image saw Danniella turned away from the camera with her lower back tattoo on display.The Sam Mitchell actress wore her blonde hair in a straight style over her shoulders, finishing her look with a silver dangly necklace.Sharing another photo taken from the front, Danniella later added: "Time to get dressed up.

DANNIELLA Westbrook stripped down to her bra and suspenders for a series of saucy snaps. The former EastEnders actress, 48, suggested she was going to see her boyfriend writing: "Gotta love visiting the one you ❤️." She leaned against the wall in the matching black underwear set and high heels in two steamy shots.

Sam Mitchell will get close to Zack Hudson in EastEnders on Thursday evening's episode of the BBC soap. EastEnders spoiler pictures for Thursday’s episode show the pair sharing a cosy drink, drowning their sorrows together after they both have a bad day. And as sparks begin to fly, how far will things go between the pair? This week’s episodes have already seen Sam cheesed off after being pushed out of managing the club, with Sharon snatching the reins from her.