Stuart Highway: Last News

EASTENDERS fans are set for a surprise turn of events after a Walford resident is accused of supplying illicit drugs on the Square. In upcoming episodes of the BBC soap, EastEnders undertaker Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) seeks out illegal drugs as he struggles to cope with depression. However, the Square's gentle giant - who recently learned he had managed to push back against his cancer - changes his mind at the last minute and hands the drugs to Jada (played by Kelsey Calladine-Smith).

FORMER EastEnders star Ricky Champ reunited with his on-screen brother last night. The actor, who played Stuart Highway in the London-based soap, reunited with co-star Tony Clay for a night out.

EastEnders fans are convinced they have ‘worked out’ how Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) will leave Albert Square ahead of the soap star’s exit.Over the past few months, fans of the BBC One TV show have been on an emotional journey with the popular character after he was diagnosed with breast cancer.As the TV star battled his way through the devastating illness, he also went on to tackle postnatal depression following the birth of his son Rolan with his loving wife Rainie (Tanya Franks).READ MORE:EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy shares weight loss secrets after dropping four dress sizesWhile the long-standing character continued to spiral out of control, viewers were forced to say goodbye to the loving mum and her child as she stormed out of their family home in an attempt to build a better life for their son.And it appears as though the TV star will remain on a self-destructive path after he lost his job and proceeded to start planning his own funeral believing that he would die as a result of his cancer diagnosis.But a trip to the hospital took him by surprise after he was told he was officially cancer free alongside his close friend Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley).With the actor still struggling with his mental health, fans have shared their concerns that the loveable character may take his own life after losing his family while battling with his illness.Taking to Reddit, one user shared their theory that the only way for the star to avoid death is through the return of his ex-wife.They wrote: “I really think Stuart is gonna die.

EASTENDERS fans are in for a dramatic series of episodes as Stuart Highway's heartwrenching storyline comes to an end. Stuart Highway, who is played by Ricky Champ, has been suffering from depression for some time, and in upcoming scenes, these struggles are set to come to a head. The EastEnders icon will lash out and take a GP hostage as part of his dramatic exit storyline.

EASTENDERS fans are in for a dramatic series of episodes as Stuart Highway's heartwrenching storyline comes to an end. Stuart Highway, who is played by Ricky Champ, has been suffering from depression for some time, and in upcoming scenes, these struggles are set to come to a head. The EastEnders icon will lash out and take a GP hostage as part of his dramatic exit storyline.

EastEnders viewers can expect a thrilling week in the Square next week, as Sam and Phil decide to take revenge on Ben’s rapist, Lewis. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) meets with Keeble to see if she can do anything about Lewis. However, it’s Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) who takes action when she takes the gun from the club safe and heads off with Zack Hudson (James Farrar) to find Lewis Butler (Aidan O’Callaghan) herself.

EastEnders fans can expect plenty of drama next week as Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) gets arrested.Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) spots Callum Highway (Tony Clay) offering Ben a small olive branch and encourages her son to tell Callum what exactly happened with Lewis Butler (Aiden O'Callaghan).After bumping into Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol), who offers some advice, Ben decides to ask Callum to meet him.READ MORE: EastEnders fans adamant Sam was ‘strategic’ in taking a bullet for KatDespite Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) advising otherwise, Callum meets Ben.After an incident in The Vic, a furious Callum snaps at Ben and storms off.Meanwhile, a police officer updates Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson) , Rocky (Brian Conley) and Kathy on finding Peter’s attacker but admits they’re not having much luck.Kathy tries to make things up to Peter and prove to him that she loves him.However when Kathy rushes to support Ben after the incident with Callum, Peter feels his point is proven.Back home, Kathy finds a devastated Ben struggling to deal with what’s happened.Later in the week, Kathy is at her wits end with Ben and Peter’s bickering so organises a games night to celebrate Rocky’s birthday, insisting they must both be there.

EastEnders actress wrote as she posted a photo of her attending the British Soap Awards. She wore a floral midi dress with sheer white sleeves and accessorised the look with a mint green bag and strappy off-white sandals. Fans couldn't get over how stunning she looked as one wrote "you need no lessons queenie" and another said "honestly in love with you".

EastEnders is set to explore male postnatal depression in a new emotional storyline featuring Stuart Highway who struggles to bond with his newborn son.Beloved soap star Ricky Chamo – who plays the role of Stuart in the popular BBC One soap – will showcase the realities of his mental health struggle as his character also juggles his ongoing cancer treatment.While tackling his ongoing breast cancer, the Londoner appears to struggled to connect with newborn son Roland which is set to send him into a downward spiral in the heart of Watford.BBC bosses have revealed the cast and crew have been working closely with two mental health charities while covering the sensitive topic so that Stuart’s plight is portrayed to viewers at home as realistically as possible.The soon-to-be dad has been a much-loved character on the show since 2018 and has recently gone through a number of emotional storylines on the show.Over the past few months, Stuart has been diagnosed with male breast cancer which he has recently agreed to go under the knife for the sake of his son who he shares with his supportive wife Rainie Highway.Throughout his milestone journey, the actor has worked closely and received guidance from Mind and the Pandas Foundation which supports parents and carers who are struggling to cope at home. Head of Padas, Annie Belasco, said: “Pandas Foundation were delighted to hear that EastEnders intended to produce a storyline highlighting postnatal depression in men.

EastEnders star Clair Norris, 24, open up about how childhood bullies cruelly taunted her about her weight have driven her on to acting success. Clair took a four-month break from EastEnders to film the documentary, and reflects on her upbringing in Greenwich, South East London, with her supportive mum Sam.Clair says: “It all started for me in the playground with name-calling which now, as I have got older, I have come to realise is bullying.“It wasn’t for a long long time that I realised that was actual bullying and not OK and it was another pupil who told the teacher in the end what was going on."“I think it prepared me for the industry that I am in and I feel I am bit more thick-skinned in that sense."Clair hopes the programme will help promote greater understanding towards the obese and overweight.In the documentary, Clair meets teenagers on a weight management scheme in Sheffield and a young woman who has had a gastric sleeve operation.Clair was approached by the Panorama team about the documentary last November after her EastEnders character became addicted to diet pills while acting as a surrogate mum for Rainie and Stuart Highway.“I am very aware I do have a following that look at me and relate to me, my face, shape, body or clothes I wear," she told the Mirror.

EastEnders actress Clair Norris has announced that she has been working on a new BBC documentary with Panorama, which will explore the topic of obesity. Soap actress Clair, 24, is best for her role as Bernadette Taylor on the BBC show.

EastEnders favourite Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) returns to Walford next week.Rainie (Tanya Franks) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) rally together to convince Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) to attend his hospital appointment but he has other ideas and meets with Warren, who sells him more expensive supplements. Callum is furious and tries to get Stuart to see sense but Stuart is having none of it. Meanwhile, Rainie pesters Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) about Bernie’s whereabouts, worried she’s had the baby already.

EastEnders fans branded the latest episode "insensitive" and "unrealistic" as the BBC One soap's portrayal of NHS cancer treatment sparked outrage.As viewers watched Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) struggle with his breast cancer diagnosis, some were left fuming after the character was able to see a specialist and be booked in for an operation within the same week.After being offered "an emergency appointment today" Rainie Highway (Tanya Franks) and husband Stuart visited with an NHS specialist, who later explained that he could fit him in the same week for treatment.The storyline angered viewers as many took to social media to share their experiences in the NHS, with waiting times often adding up to week or months.One viewer explained that the wait times were so long for her family they didn’t survive the illness.They said: “If EastEnders want to be realistic cancer treatment takes months to get in the UK at the moment. My family lost someone because diagnosis and treatment took too long."Another blasted: “#EastEnders being realistic as usual..

EastEnders star Tanya Franks has been a Walford legend for a number of years.The 54-year-old actress joined the BBC One soap as Tanya Branning's drug-addicted sister Lorraine "Rainie" Cross in 2007, appearing intermittently before being reintroduced a soap regular in 2018.She has since been involved in a number of dramatic storylines, including her marriage to former brother-in-law Max Branning (Jake Wood) and her kidnapping of baby Abi Branning.Off-screen, Tanya's life is a lot more grounded, as the actress has carved out a successful career both on stage and on screen.She has also been happily married to fellow actor James Barriscale for a number of years.As Rainie gets accused of cheating on husband Stuart Highway (Ricky Champs) with his former pal Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), Daily Star has taken a look into Tanya's life away from Walford.Tanya began her telly career portraying Karen Ellis in the Channel 5 soap, Family Affairs.Following a brief Holby City appearance, she joined ITV police drama The Bill as DI Morell in 2004.Alongside her part-time EastEnders role, Tanya continued to act in several miniseries and short film projects for a number of years before landing the role as Lucy Stephens in the first two seasons of Broadchurch.She later appeared in episodes of Chewing Gum and Silent Witness, before joining the BBC One soap full-time.Tanya's husband James Barriscale is every bit the successful actor she is.The 52-year-old also starred in The Bill as several different characters and appeared in EastEnders as a character called Jonathan Malnet in 2015.He is perhaps best known for playing Desk Sergeant John Swift in WPC 56.James has also starred in a number of Hollywood projects over the years, with bit roles in

EastEnders fans have been left concerned that Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) could be killed off, after a doctor found a lump which could be breast cancer. Stuart had been set to get his kit off for a photoshoot, but when he noticed a rash on his chest he called it off and rushed to the doctors.When there, the doctor shared some potentially worrying news – but assured him that it might be nothing just yet.A concerned Stuart said: "If you're thinking what I'm thinking...

EASTENDERS star Clair Norris has revealed she’s already finished filming her second job after making the decision to take a break from the soap. The actress, 23, who is best known for playing Bernie Taylor on the BBC show, excitedly shared a short boomerang of herself on set yesterday.

EASTENDERS' Rainie Cross left viewers open-mouthed while she seduced husband Stuart in racy lingerie. Rainie (Tanya Franks) showcased her sensational figure as she planned an intimate night with her husband Stuart (Ricky Champ).

EastEnders killed off a character this week, revealing Stuart Highway as a murderer in a chilling storyline that came without warning.

EastEnders fans are convinced that Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is the person behind Ian Beale's deadly attack.

EastEnders viewers were left in shocking during the BBC soap tonight after Ian Beale was brutally attacked. While walking across Albert Square in this evening's episode the iconic character bumped into a number of his enemies.He first bumped into Rainie Cross and Stuart Highway who recenlty lost out on their chance to have a child after he talked Tiffany Butcher, 17, out of carrying their child.He also strolled into Mick Carter's sister Tina and the pair argued over the Queen Vic.

EastEnders viewers were left felling "sea sick" during Friday's visit to Albert Square as Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) shared her heartbreaking baby news with husband Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ).