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EASTENDERS fans were left in shock last night as an all-new family moved into the legendary Queen Vic.
Thursday's episode of the hit soap saw Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford make her EastEnders debut alongside her on-screen family the Knights.
The Strictly star was joined by her on-screen dad George Knight, played by Colin Salmon, and her sister Gina (Francesca Henry).
But not all fans were impressed by the new family's introduction, with some feeling show bosses moved on from the tragic death of Lola Pearce too quickly.
One fan wrote: "George has only been in it five minutes and he's helped reunite Ben and Lexi." While second added: "George walking around like he's the king of Walford."
Read our EastEnders spoilers blog below for the latest news and gossip...
EastEnders legend bags new role away from the soap
EastEnders icon Steve McFadden has signed up for a new role away from the legendary soap.
He will be making the switch from the craziness of the Mitchell clan to head to Dunstable’s Grove Theatre.
The Phil Mitchell actor will star in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime this December.
McFadden is no stranger to the stage having a period in several pantos over the years.
Clair Norris looks worlds away from Bernadette on a sun-soaked trip to Malta
The actress glammed up for the night out and wowed in a red dress that was not her usual attire for character Bernie Taylor – more commonly seen working in the cafe on Albert Square.
Clair, 24, shared a photo of her enjoying a litre cocktail at St Paul’s Bay as she let her hair down.
Her sleek brunette tresses looked stunning as they fell loosely around her face as she opted for dewy make-up, which highlighted her natural beauty.
Credit: Instagram BBC airs dying Lola Pearce’s tragic final scenes
Danielle Harold bows out to Albert Square tonight as Lola Pearce takes her last breath on our screens.
Residents rush to her bedside to say their goodbyes to the beloved EastEnders hairdresser.
The hairstylist played by Danielle Harold was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in recent months.
More recently on BBC One, she was then told that she only had weeks to live.
Throughout her health ordeal, Lola Pearce has been trying to make the most out of the little time she had left and made happy memories with her family and friends.
She also remained determined to work at Fox & Hair, despite her condition, until her health deteriorated to the point she could no longer work the way she used to.
Lola also enjoyed a last-minute trip to the seaside with her husband Jay Brown (played by Jamie Borthwick).
The pair tied the knot earlier this year in tear-jerking scenes during which Lola couldn't help but worry about their future as she knew her health would only go downhill.
EastEnders release teaser clip
Fans will be left heartbroken tonight as Lola's final scenes are aired.
The BBC soap has been praised for how it has handled such an emotional storyline.
You can watch a clip of tonight's episode below.
Devastating aftermath of Lola Pearce’s death revealed
Lola Pearce is living her very last moments in Albert Square.
Next week in EastEnders, however, her loved ones will be left grieving for her. How will they cope?
BBC One viewers have been warned to get their tissues at the ready as Danielle Harold's final scenes in the long-running soap will air this week.
But after Lola draws her last breath, succumbing to a terminal brain tumour, her loved ones are left at a loss next week.
Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) is firstly unimpressed that his son Ben (Max Bowden) intends to sell the Arches to Sharon Watts and he's hellbent on the deal.
It's later revealed why Ben is so adamant on leaving the Arches behind.
Once the sale is done, Ben focuses all his attention on his daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) but she's finding it hard to open up.
He takes her for ice cream and tries to get her excited about going to see Callum Highway (Tony Clay), but all Lexi wants to do is go home to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and get into bed.
Callum advises Ben to brave the subject of Lola and to allow a grieving Lexi to talk about her mum.
When will Lola Pearce die in EastEnders?
EastEnders’ viewers have been left in tears watching Lola Pearce getting more and more sick.
The young mum-of-one doesn’t have long until she passes away from terminal cancer.
We can now confirm that Lola will die during tonight's episode.
Her last scenes were filmed in April 2023 and her funeral has also already been shot, so this will likely to follow not long after she passes away.
All the latest from Albert Square
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- New, leaving and returning Eastenders cast
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- The Sun’s soap spoiler live blog
- The best bits from Eastenders over the years
Suki Panesar faces furious clash
Nish Panesar has terrorised his wife Suki for years and she's finally had enough.
The EastEnders businesswoman stands up for herself in an explosive altercation with her abusive husband - but could she regret it?
Coming up, things are tense at the Panesars' when Nish berates his son Vinny (Shiv Jalota) for messing up a deal.
With her husband consumed by business, Suki decides to invite Eve over but their moment is cut short when he returns home earlier than expected.
Eve immediately finds a hiding spot in the cupboard under the stairs and overhears Nish arranging a dodgy deal.
Later on, Eve shares her findings with Suki and says this will be their chance to get rid of Nish for good.
Suki and Eve carefully plot their escape as they know Nish is capable of murder if they were to be exposed and they scheme to get all the details of his dodgy deal.
Danny Dyer and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen pose together with twins
Danny Dyer cosies up with West Ham's Jarrod Bowen as they both held the new arrivals.
Danny's daughter Dani gave birth to identical twin girls last Monday.
The two men beamed as they sat side by side, each cradling a baby.
She also shared a photo of her and Jarrod's mum also posing with the little ones.
The cute snap comes after Dani revealed that she had called her girls Summer and Star.
Legend lands new role away from BBC soap
Steve McFadden has landed a brand new role away from Albert Square.
The actor who plays hardman Phil Mitchell on the soap will be taking to the stage for pantomime this Christmas time.
He will be making the switch from the craziness of the Mitchell clan to head to Dunstable's Grove Theatre.
Steve usually appears in panto and so he is no stranger to the festive tradition.
The 64 year old actor will be appearing in the Grove Theatre's production of Jack and the Beanstalk this December.
As is usually the case, Steve will be appearing in the show over the Christmas period and therefore Phil will barely be away from screens and so EastEnders fans need not be disappointed.
Fans left 'heartbroken' following emotional scenes
EastEnders fans were left heartbroken on Monday night after they watched Lola's friends hold up messages of support.
One fan said on Twitter: "Jeeeezzz that was heartbreaking."
A second commented: "This was SO touching! Someone said “are we saying goodbye”? It was probably Hello & Goodbye all in one."
Lorraine Stanley looks worlds away from Karen Taylor in rare loved-up snap
Lorraine Stanley looked worlds away from her character Karen Taylor as she posed with husband Mark Perez.
The actress, 46, is best known for playing gobby Karen in EastEnders but proved she couldn't be more different in real life.
She shared a sweet new photo of her with Mark on Instagram, showing them looking loved-up during a day out in the sun.
The star was dressed comfortably in a green T-shirt and denim shorts and had her blonde hair down.
EastEnders drops massive hint Cindy Beale is George Knight’s missing wife
Fans have gone wild after finding out that Cindy Beale will be returning to Walford in upcoming scenes.
Next week, EastEnders drops a hint that she may have a strong connection with newcomer George Knight.
The soap introduced George as Elaine Peacock's new life partner as he settles into The Queen Vic with his two adult daughters, Anna and Gina, in tow.
Elaine (portrayed by Harriet Thorpe) is all loved-up as George (Colin Salmon) makes himself at home in Albert Square.
But Elaine's daughter Linda (Kellie Bright) struggles with the Knight family invasion.
Few clues about George's life before Walford have been dropped but next week, Elaine confides in Linda about Gina and Anna's mother.
According to her, the unknown woman walked out on George and the family nine years prior to their arrival in the Square and she never looked back.
Could this be confirmation that George Knight's missing wife may be Cindy Beale?
Amy Mitchell star Ellie Dadd looks very different to her onscreen character
Ellie Dadd looked very different to her onscreen character as she enjoyed a day out in London.
The actress - who plays Amy Mitchell on the BBC One soap -looked chic in an all-black ensemble with a leather jacket draped on her shoulders.
Although Ellie plays an 14-year-old on the programme, the actress is actually 18 real life.
Ellie wore a pair of black trousers and a matching top as she visited Trafalgar Square on Thursday.
Ellie swapped the drama of Albert Square for a day trip at Trafalgar Square.
Inside the life of former EastEnders star Charlie Clements
Charlie Clements, who played Bradley Branning in EastEnders, has now swapped the world of soaps for the kitchen.
Following his exit from the BBC soap, which saw him killed off on the show’s 25th anniversary, Charlie is now working as a chef – and he has big plans for the future.
The 35-year-old is hoping to one day open a pizza restaurant.
Sharing a photo of a wood fired pizza oven, Charlie wrote: “I’m thinking a @netflixuk documentary that follows me from start to finish of opening a pizza restaurant!!”
Speaking about his career switch, Bradley previously told the Sun: “It was just a way of me supporting the family. At the end of the day the kids and the family come first. I’ve never been afraid of work and never been work shy.”
He added: “Acting is always my first love and will always be my career choice but at the end of the day I’ve got bills to pay and a family to support like everyone else.”
Danielle Harold lands first role after Lola Pearce’s tragic death
EastEnders’ Danielle Harold has landed her first role ahead of her tragic soap exit.
The Sun can exclusively reveal that Danielle has signed up to appear on Celebrity Hunted for Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer.
She will be teaming up with former Coronation Street star Kimberley Hart-Simpson.
A source revealed: “After filming’s Lola’s storyline, Danielle is keen to do whatever she can to help raise money for the fight against cancer.
“She will throw herself into the show and hopefully stay hidden long enough to beat the Hunters.”
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EastEnders fans left disgusted by Nish Panesar’s vile behaviour
Fans are disgusted with Nish Panesar after his vile behaviour towards Billy Mitchell.
Viewers know Billy is struggling after finding out granddaughter Lola Pearce has only days left to live.
After winding up Billy in the Vic with jibes about Ben being in America and not supporting his own daughter, Nish successfully goaded him into trying to attack him.
Fans are disgusted at Nish’s behaviour.
One wrote: "Nish, whatever I called you would be an insult to that, I can't think of anything bad enough!"
A second said: "P*sses me off how vinny just stands there letting Nish torment our grieving billy.";
Another added: "Billy should have knocked Nish out for that!"
Lola Pearce’s death is saddest storyline in 25 years, co-star reveals
EastEnders star Perry Fenwick says the death of Lola Pearce-Brown is the saddest storyline in his 25 years on the soap.
The actor, 60, said he went to “a dark place” to prepare for the final scenes with his screen granddaughter Lola, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year.
Her condition has worsened in recent episodes and the story is set to culminate on Wednesday.
Asked if it was the saddest storyline he had been part of Perry, who plays Billy Mitchell, said: “Without a shadow of a doubt. I’ve been on the show for 25 years this year.
"We’ve seen a lot of people come and go … it’s just devastating.
“It’s been hard but it’s kind of, I think, the message that it’s put out for the show.”
All the latest from Albert Square
Here’s everything you need to stay up to date with the latest goings-on in Walford:
- New, leaving and returning Eastenders cast
- Can you visit the Eastenders set?
- All the latest spoilers from Eastenders
- The Sun’s soap spoiler live blog
- The best bits from Eastenders over the years
EastEnders drops massive hint Cindy Beale is George Knight’s missing wifeFans have gone wild after finding out that Cindy Beale will be returning to Walford in upcoming scenes.
Next week, EastEnders drops a hint that she may have a strong connection with newcomer George Knight.
The soap introduced George as Elaine Peacock's new life partner as he settles into The Queen Vic with his two adult daughters, Anna and Gina, in tow.
Elaine (portrayed by Harriet Thorpe) is all loved-up as George (Colin Salmon) makes himself at home in Albert Square.
But Elaine's daughter Linda (Kellie Bright) struggles with the Knight family invasion.
Few clues about George's life before Walford have been dropped but next week, Elaine confides in Linda about Gina and Anna's mother.
According to her, the unknown woman walked out on George and the family nine years prior to their arrival in the Square and she never looked back.
Could this be confirmation that George Knight's missing wife may be Cindy Beale?
EastEnders spoilers: Jay and Ben struggle to console Lexi
In scenes set to air next week, Jay and Ben will struggle to help Lexi come to terms with her mum Lola's death.
Ben takes her for ice cream and tries to get her excited about going to see Callum Highway (Tony Clay), but all Lexi wants to do is go home to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and get into bed.
Callum advises Ben to brave the subject of Lola and to allow a grieving Lexi to talk about her mum.
In later scenes, Ben and Jay have an emotional afternoon with Lexi and encourage the grieving girl to talk about her mum.
PREVIEW: Will Billy get out of jail in time to say his goodbyes in tonight's EastEnders?
Time is running out for Billy to get out of prison and say his goodbyes to Lola.
And tonight he will desperately try to gain his freedom ahead of tomorrow's tragic episode.
Watch tonight's preview below:
EastEnders legend bags new role away from the soap
EastEnders icon Steve McFadden has signed up for a new role away from the legendary soap.
He will be making the switch from the craziness of the Mitchell clan to head to Dunstable's Grove Theatre.
The Phil Mitchell actor will star in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime this December.
McFadden is no stranger to the stage having a period in several pantos over the years.
Lola's death to have 'devastating consequences', soap boss reveals
Lola Pearce's tragic death is just a day away and things in Albert Square will never be the same again, a show boss has said.
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has revealed the fallout of Lola's death for her loved ones who "won't be the same" after their loss.
Chris said: "They all pull together and are there for each other in the immediate future, but that won’t last forever.
"Jay will find friendship with another key person. Lexi, she has three dads now!"
"I don’t think any of them will be. Billy, Jay, Lexi, Ben, Honey, it’ll obviously have devastating consequences for the family.
"Lola has been in this position where she’s become aware of what’s ahead, so she’s given some certain requests to the family.
"She’s asked Jay to make sure that he always talks to Lexi about her, she’s put things in place for the immediate future.
"But that may not last forever. It’ll be a difficult process and obviously it’s a sad ending for Lola, she won’t be there for the rest of her family."
