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Shona McGarty wants EastEnders break

TV Gossip

11 May 2012

Shona McGarty wants to take a break from 'EastEnders'. The 20-year-old actress - who plays Whitney Dean - is keen to pursue a pop career but admits it will be tough to walk away from the soap. She told the Daily Star newspaper: "I love Motown…

EastEnders loses six million viewers

TV Gossip

10 May 2012

'EastEnders' has reportedly lost six million viewers. The BBC soap is said to be in crisis after slumping to 5.7million viewers this week, well below rival ITV show 'Coronation Street' which picked up 8.4 million. Disgruntled viewers are thought…

David Gest and Patsy Palmer to have magic birthday party

TV Gossip

9 May 2012

David Gest and Patsy Palmer are celebrating their birthdays together with a magic-themed party on Friday night (11.05.12). The producer and the 'EastEnders' actress - who are close friends - will celebrate turning 59 and 40 respectively at a 'Music…

Jo Joyner taking break from EastEnders

TV Gossip

1 May 2012

Jo Joyner is taking a break from 'EastEnders'. The 34-year-old actress - who plays cancer survivor Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap - has decided she wants some time away from the show when her contract expires next year. Jo has three-year-old…

Coronation Street and EastEnders tie at Soap Awards

TV Gossip

29 Apr 2012

'Coronation Street' and 'EastEnders' took seven prizes each at the British Soap Awards last night (28.04.12). The big award - for Best British Soap - went to 'EastEnders', but the Best Single Episode was won by 'Coronation Street' for Becky's Final…

Jo Joyner's Soap Awards nerves

TV Gossip

25 Apr 2012

Jo Joyner is "nervous" about the British Soap Awards after being nominated for four awards. The 'EastEnders' actress - who plays Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap - feels "pressure" to win an accolade at the ceremony after she was given nods for…

EastEnders' Tanya to attack sofa to celebrate cancer all-clear

TV Gossip

11 Mar 2012

Tanya Branning attacks a sofa in a forthcoming 'EastEnders' episode. The business woman - who is played by Jo Joyner - will soon find out she has been given the all-clear from cervical cancer, and to celebrate she tears up the settee which she has…

EastEnders' Alfie and Roxy to have saucy affair?

TV Gossip

27 Feb 2012

EastEnders' Alfie Moon and Roxy Mitchell are set to enjoy a steamy affair. The couple - played by Shane Richie and Rita Simons respectively - will begin a saucy romance when the bolshie blonde moves into the flat above the Queen Vic pub. It is…

Jo Joyner says cancer storyline is taking a toll

TV Gossip

22 Feb 2012

Jo Joyner admits her cancer storyline in 'EastEnders' is taking its toll on her emotions. The 33-year-old actress plays cervical cancer victim Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap and although she didn't think the tough scenes were affecting her at…

EastEnders romance for Max and Roxy?

TV Gossip

16 Feb 2012

EastEnders' Max Branning and Roxy Mitchell look set to enjoy a steamy affair. While the blonde barmaid - played by Rita Simons - has a daughter, Amy, with Max's brother Jack (Scott Maslen), she soon will have her sights set on romance with the…

Jacqueline Jossa praises 'Enders teen booze storyline

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Jacqueline Jossa has praised EastEnders' teen booze storyline for "highlighting" problems faced by many youths. The 19-year-old actress - who portrays troubled teen Lauren Branning in the BBC One soap - explained her character has hit the bottle as…

Jo Joyner hoping to be honest with cancer storyline

TV Gossip

16 Sep 2011

'EastEnders' star Jo Joyner says she will make her character's cancer storyline "as true to life" as possible. The actress - who plays cervical cancer victim Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap - considers it a "privilege" to be asked to star in such…

Tanya Jessop's troublesome week

TV Gossip

2 Aug 2011

EastEnders' Tanya Jessop looks set for a troublesome week as she struggles with matters of the heart. The salon manager - played by actress Jo Joyner - will be forced to make a decision between current spouse Greg (Stefan Booth) and ex-husband Max…

Tanya Jessop to be diagnosed with cervical cancer

TV Gossip

27 Jun 2011

EastEnders' Tanya Jessop is to be diagnosed with cervical cancer. The mother-of-three - who recently married second husband Greg Jessop (- will face "one of the toughest challenges of her life" when she is given the devastating news and cancer…

EastEnders' Tanya set for shock affair with Max

TV Gossip

7 May 2011

'EastEnders' Tanya Jessop is set to break her new husband's heart as she embarks on a torrid affair with her ex. The beautician - played by Jo Joyner in the BBC One soap - has already kissed former husband Max Branning on her wedding day to Greg…

EastEnders' new love triangle

TV Gossip

27 Apr 2011

EastEnders' Tanya Branning could find herself stuck in a love triangle with her former and present husbands. Jo Joyner - who plays the confused mum - thinks her alter-ego still has feelings for her former spouse Max Branning, and although she…

Jo Joyner enjoyed Cab ride

TV Gossip

5 Apr 2011

Jo Joyner loved taking a break from her "downtrodden" 'EastEnders' character to star in new comedy drama series 'Candy Cabs'. The actress - who is best known for her role as wronged wife Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap - heads up the new…

Tanya Branning to reunite with long-lost mum

TV Gossip

21 Mar 2011

EastEnders' Tanya Branning is to reunite with her long-lost mum. The soon-to-be-wed salon manager will be shocked when her battleaxe mum Cora Cross - played by actress Ann Mitchell - turns up at her Easter wedding to Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth) after…

Tanya Branning to ditch toyboy lover at altar

TV Gossip

23 Feb 2011

EastEnders' Tanya Branning is to ditch her toyboy lover at the altar. The divorced mum-of-three - played by actress Jo Joyner - is looking forward to what should be the happiest day of her life, marrying hunky handyman Greg Jessop (Stefan…

Cabbie Jo Joyner

TV Gossip

2 Jun 2010

Jo Joyner is to star in new comedy drama series 'Candy Cabs' about a female taxi company. The 'EastEnders' actress - who is best known for her role as cheated wife Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap - is to head up the upcoming three-part series at…

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