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What Links Here [68] Calladine-Smith's return was confirmed on 13 December 2022; Jada returns during the show's Christmas episodes as part of the conclusion to Janine's story. Dani Dyer guest-starred as Jeanette in June and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) made his debut in July. Honey approves but is upset to learn that Estelle is paying Janet less than the other children, believing it to be because Janet has Down syndrome.
He is then rude to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol). She befriends Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) and bumps into her old friends Chess Newland (Liani Samuel) and Melody Wiles (Niamh Longford).
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[19] Wernham hinted that when his "controversial" character finds out that Dana is dating a Muslim, he would "have an opinion on whether he's good enough for her".
Dana Monroe (previously credited as Dana Adams) made her first appearance on 1 April 2021. She panics as her partner is away, but Mick takes charge of the situation and drives her to the hospital. Zack opens it and is enraged to find a birthday card he made for Gavin as a child and little else of value.
Fern Monroe The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance.
Howie pursues a relationship with Kim once again and they start dating. [39] Boatman described him as "an old-school East Ender with traditional values". [62] The character and Calladine-Smith's casting was first publicised in advanced spoilers released on 2 November 2021. Zack and Martin decide to tell Sharon but change their mind. She was excited to film her final scenes as Dana since she gets "the send-off that she deserves" and acknowledged that it was time for Dana to "spread her wings". [2] She explained that their youth and lack of experience in serious relationships had contributed to them having trouble navigating their relationship.
The day after, Dana speaks to Lola Pearce and she tells Dana that the only reason Harvey can barely look at her is because he cant accept his daughter is having sex. On her place in the Monroe family, Smith explained that if there was a power ranking, Dana would most likely be towards the bottom.
[17], As well as her on-off relationship with Bobby, her tumultuous relationships with her relatives have been central to Dana's storylines. [29] Taylor first auditioned for EastEnders in 1984 for one of the show's original characters, but was rejected due to not being from the area. Kim learns that Vincent is dead and pleads with Howie to accompany her to report his death to the police. Barbara recalled the past cameo when speaking to Inside Soap. [42] The character is billed as "a confident and fiercely loyal individual".
Zack is surprised when Whitney reveals that she is pregnant. Father Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) is shown to be a strict father to Dana and attempts to control her, while brother Aaron Monroe (Charlie Wernham) disgusts Dana with his racist and Islamophobic attitudes. Smith admitted that if she were Dana's friend, she would warn her to stay away from Peter, since he is not a well-liked character.
[70] The character appears in episode 6614/6615, originally broadcast on 25 December 2022.[71].
After this, Dana and Bobby talk, with Dana thanking him for the party. Dana is infuriated by both of them, and storms out. Left for Glasgow, Scotland to attend university Zack Hudson (James Farrar) made his debut in March, followed by Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith) and Estelle Jones (Sue Holderness) in April.
[6], Farrar began filming in February 2021,[8] while the show was produced under socially distanced filming restrictions. She traces the booking to Walford East restaurant, where she finds children's entertainer Howie. At Christmas 2022, Dana Pays for Harvey to travel to Scotland and spend the holiday with her. [2] Smith was asked who she would like to film with in future, to which she said that Dana having interactions with Stacey Slater (Turner) would be interesting, especially since she is a fan of Turner. Glasgow, Scotland (2022-) He later becomes friends with Martin and starts working as a barman at the Queen Victoria public house. Dana suggests going to see Jean, and he says he doesnt want to. [11] On the storyline, executive producer Chris Clenshaw addressed, "EastEnders has never shied away from covering sensitive issues and Zack's story is one of these. She admitted that she wants a showdown between the brothers over the moment, since she felt it would be "quintessentially EastEnders". She also confirmed that if she was asked, she would return to the soap in the future.
She reveals that meeting Bobby made her life so much better, saying if she never met him shed never be able to move away as it feels so grown up. [37], Harvey Monroe, played by Ross Boatman, first appears in episode 6311, originally broadcast on 22 July 2021. [45], Howie Danes, portrayed by Delroy Atkinson, first appears in episode 6357, originally broadcast on 11 October 2021.
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He reveals he has nowhere to live and has been sleeping his car.
Jada persuades Zack and Martin to leave the house, however, Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) overhears the music and ends the party after catching Will smoking.
[60] The actress thought that any of Eve's illegal and immoral behaviour is often justified and understandable. Bobby reminds her that Harvey has Mitch, Tom and himself and that hell be fine. [6] Farrar expressed his delight at joining EastEnders and hoped to bring his experience as "a born and bred Londoner" to the role. Dana then sees Suki Panesar and Eve Unwin arrive, with Suki battered.
When Bobby tells her it was from him, the two become friends again. Dana tells him never to hide who he is again, as when he finds the right girl, hell be amazing before kissing him on the cheek. [43], Jen Glover, played by Kate Robbins, first appears in episode 6319, originally broadcast on 5 August 2021. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Barbara Smith looks a far cry from Dana in real life, The star often shares pictures from her exotic holidays, She shares her glam life with fans on Instagram, EastEnders star Barbara Smith looks worlds away from character Dana in glam Instagram pics, Inside Phillip Schofields relationship with his daughters Molly & Ruby who are standing by him amid affair shame, Furious Jodie Marsh reveals why she will NEVER forgive Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby for This Morning disaster, Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague lets her hair down on Barbados hen do as she stuns in white swimsuit, Love Island's Molly breaks silence on claims she's a producer plant after it's revealed she made villa visits, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
After the episode ended, actress Barbara took to Instagram to pay a sweet tribute to her character Dana. [42] The introduction of Aaron solidified the family as a new unit within the soap, with connections to the Beale family through Dana and Bobby's relationship. She leaves Denzel to stay with Howie and Kim and they struggle to bond together. Smith said that she would love to see Dana in charge of people and executing her own visions, as well as working with people who have been radicalised and having "a bigger voice". ", "EastEnders cast Hollyoaks actor Fabrizio Santino for new Zack story", "EastEnders spoilers: Zack fears for his baby's future amidst HIV crisis", "EastEnders spoilers: Zack Hudson reveals heartbreaking child abuse secret", "EastEnders spoilers: Wicked Suki Panesar destroys Bobby Beale's sexual confidence", "EastEnders star Barbara Smith recalls forgotten role as another Walford character", "EastEnders star Barbara Smith talks Dana and Bobby and kissing scene nerves", "EastEnders exits for four characters as show shake-up continues", "EastEnders star Barbara Smith speaks out on Dana Monroe exit", "What about Soap Newcomer?
[24] Since she feels she has "less to lose", she longs for an exciting fling.
Jada is guilt-ridden and confesses the truth to Sharon before fleeing Walford with Alyssa.
[14] Sen added that the siblings are the opposite to each other in terms of personality.
When Linda buys into the salon, Jada is reemployed. [16] Smith auditioned for the role of Dana over Zoom due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television and despite thinking that she had not performed well, Smith was cast as Dana.
While outside, Dana calls her university and says shed like to postpone her course. [69] Brooks explained that Jada's return would cause "shock and fear" for Janine. She plays the role of Dana Monroe but has not long ago revealed that this was not her first role on the show.
Other images show her looking incredible in her bikini on exotic holidays or partying with pals on nights out. [29] Jon Sen, the show's executive producer, was pleased with Taylor's casting, calling her "the perfect actress to play the multi-faceted Violet Highway". At Christmas, Howie visits Kim with presents for her children and agrees to join Kim in reporting Vincent's death. 2021-2022 [28], The character is introduced in the build up to Callum's wedding to Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). Peter hears this on the phone, and tells bobby, who later decides to propose to Dana, however, when he does, Kathy and Peter interrupt them, and expose the fact Aaron was racist, during this, Dana also reveals she isnt pregnant.
Zack and Nancy decide to open a restaurant together, and they meet with Melissa (Hannah Bennett-Fox), who they believe is an investor. [32] His father was a big fan of EastEnders, so the actor was proud to be a part of the show. He continues to lie to her pretending that Peter Beale is Kathy Beale's carer. After the Kim incident at the park, he comes clean about the lies and confesses he isnt called Rob, doesnt own the restaurant, didnt live in New Zealand and tells her he killed his sister Lucy Beale, Dana breaks up with him and attempts to leave, however, she realises bobby has changed and he convinces her to stay in Walford and the two resume their relasonship. [44] The character and Robbins' casting details were announced on 11 July 2021. Barbara has also has roles in movies White Girl, Vengeance and Bulldogs.
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