Mona brought so much to an often underwritten role. She held her own with that entire Jackson family in the 90's. RIP. 

I really loved Mona's work as Blossom. She gave so much warmth and dignity to her part. At the time I started EE, I was burnt out on American soaps, where a character like her would never be allowed and if she did would just show up twice a year. The first run of the Jackson family was strength to strength, and Mona was a huge reason why. 

Rest In Peace  such tragic news. So many losses in the last 3 years of soap stars. 
 

The new character got introduced and it felt quiet like the old EastEnders! More pub scenes with singing, more cheeky on-liners. I think EE could be turned around again

Looks like the Producer is bringing back Alfie Moon 😬

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-62090656

The return NO ONE really asked for lmao

There is a rumor that Samantha W. (Ronnie) will appear too down the line. I guess it will be a dream/ghost thingy. I think EastEnders is quiet exciting again these days.

I just wish they would get rid of Kat for good. I can’t stand that women

Himesh Patel earned an Emmy nomination for Station Eleven. 

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Jon Sen returned to medical drama, Casualty, the show he was in prior to Eastenders. This time as Executive Producer. So he’s driving the day-to-day operations. And you can definitely tell he’s in charge.

Having previously driven the increased  use of (mostly dark, moody) incidental music and CGI in his previous capacity as senior director, he’s now also driving story, and the show is so grim.

And outgoing Series Producer, Loretta Preece wasn’t all sweetness and light herself, producing the very first Covid-19 death on British TV.

But I wonder if his sensibilities were even too dark for her.

Eastenders-wise, I’ve not watched much of it since Chris Clenshaw’s name appeared on a regular basis.

What are people’s early impressions?

10 hours ago, LondonScribe said:

Jon Sen returned to medical drama, Casualty, the show he was in prior to Eastenders. This time as Executive Producer. So he’s driving the day-to-day operations. And you can definitely tell he’s in charge.

Having previously driven the increased  use of (mostly dark, moody) incidental music and CGI in his previous capacity as senior director, he’s now also driving story, and the show is so grim.

And outgoing Series Producer, Loretta Preece wasn’t all sweetness and light herself, producing the very first Covid-19 death on British TV.

But I wonder if his sensibilities were even too dark for her.

Eastenders-wise, I’ve not watched much of it since Chris Clenshaw’s name appeared on a regular basis.

What are people’s early impressions?

More of the same. As long as Kate Oates is still there nothing is going to change, and beyond that, as long as characters like Phil stay around. 

The voting for the Inside Soap Awards has opened, and this year you can name your own all-time soap icon!

https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/

I would love to vote for JL (Warren, Hollyoaks) but Janine from EE is in the same category. I had to vote for my girl

Keep Sam Womack in your thoughts. 

 

Oof, I had no idea.

Rose Ayling-Ellis: Strictly winner to leave EastEnders after two years

She was cute but I’m kinda glad she will leave the show tbh.

 

Ricky will be back and Shane… ugh… I can’t deal with them anymore 

Ashvin Luximon, who played Martin's mate Asif in the early '00s, has passed away.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a41006795/eastenders-ashvin-luximon-dies-aged-38/

I  always liked Asif. 

So many EE alum have passed this year.