Previously, Dotty Cotton tried to tell her about Ians involvement but Sharon didnt believe her. [28] She is described as a "steely" and dependable woman with a "very warm heart" deep down. [58] She then met Stacey in prison and they became friends, marrying to secure a permanent residence for Eve. Kim later visits the junkyard to seek answers and spots Howie, who explains that Phil threatened him. Adoptive father Father After looking at abortion clinics on the computer, Phil accidentally discovers she's pregnant, and Sharon lets him believe it's his. 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. Phil participates in a robbery arranged by Aidan Maguire but the money they stole from Ciara Maguire goes missing. She is unperturbed and wins back the respect of Grant who realises that he still loves her. And if so, will Ruby be the one to force Stacey out of Walford? Back at home, Ruby is waiting for a pregnancy test and wells up after checking it. [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". When Dennis is discharged from the hospital, Sharon calls Gavin, telling him that they are coming with him. [50] Howie's son, Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega), was introduced in August 2022. [71] The character appears in episode 6614/6615, originally broadcast on 25 December 2022.[72]. Zack later arrives in Walford after receiving a call from Sharon's friend, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright). Ciara sends her sister-in-law, Mel Owen, to Walford to find the stolen money, and Sharon admits to Mel that she took it. [18] A show insider explained that the decision was part of "a creative decision" from Clenshaw, who wanted to "take the show back to its roots". However, the Mitchell's victory is cut short when Sam is forced to flee the country after discovering that she will likely be detained for perverting the course of justice in Den's murder. Dennis Rickman Jr (deceased) Albie Watts Sharon discovers that Phil has been drinking again, which, after trying to take alcohol from him, leads to Sharon's ear being cut. [43] Wernham expressed his happiness at being cast and called joining the soap "a childhood dream". [24] Holderness described her character as "a good time girl" who adopts a carefree attitude to money and enjoys "fine dining". Grandmothers Zack and Nancy decide to open a restaurant together, and they meet with Melissa (Hannah Bennett-Fox), who they believe is an investor. Gavin visits and supports Sharon in the hospital, and offers her a chance to live with him in Hong Kong when Dennis recovers, but Sharon declines, promising to still keep in touch. Zack Hudson (James Farrar) made his debut in March, followed by Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith) and Estelle Jones (Sue Holderness) in April. Soon after, Sharon is incensed by Bobby's attack on Jane, revealing the truth about Lucy to Ben in her anger and worry. At Christmas, Howie visits Kim with presents for her children and agrees to join Kim in reporting Vincent's death. The rumours are true - EastEnders ' Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) discovers she is pregnant on Monday 10th June, leaving her in the perilous position of potentially expecting a child with. [59] The character is billed as "tough-as-nails" and Peace described her character as "tough, but fair; super bright and cheeky". She eventually decides to reconnect but discovers her mother has recently died. Eddie does not approve of their relationship and fires Sharon so she takes him to an industrial tribunal for unfair dismissal. Michelle arranges for Sharon and Phil to spend time alone together and Phil decides to take Sharon on holiday. Sharon finds out about Denise's plan to have her son adopted so tells Phil the truth after Phil expresses his wish to adopt Dennis. Sharon agrees to help Phil fight for his son but then stands by him when he agrees to the adoption. When Shirley confesses she still loves Phil, he spurns her advances and instead proposes marriage to Sharon after she regains consciousness, which she accepts. The EastEnders legend, 32, was seen heading for a shop and sporting her prominent baby bump at a Lidl supermarket. Zack bonds with Jada and she tries to kiss him, but Zack rebuffs her advances. [46] The actress expressed her joy at appearing in EastEnders and called it "a dream". Related: EastEnders teases Stacey's return week in 52 new spoiler pictures. 19 February 1985 Phil then pledges to always stand by her and Dennis. [35] The character and Dyer's casting details were announced on 5 May 2021. They are involved in a hit-and-run accident, in which Nancy gets hit by the car. 1000 Lb. Howie decides to change the video without Kim's permission and she orders him to leave. Step-granddaughters Estelle goes on another date with Billy and Honey appears, refusing to take Janet to any more photoshoots. Zack begrudgingly gets himself checked, and is mortified to discover that he is HIV positive. Dennis' adoptive father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) believes that Jada is struggling to look after Alyssa and convinces Sharon to go for full custody. Farrar confirmed that he had been involved in five stunts in his first few weeks of filming. Phil is blackmailed into signing The Albert over to Vincent Hubbard, forging Sharon's signature. Julia Smith (1985) John Yorke (2001) Bryan Kirkwood (2012) If someone who is pregnant tests positive for HIV, they'll be advised to start treatment straight away. "Edit I'm not pregnant IRL (in real life). However, their relationship starts to deteriorate due to Phil's bullying behaviour and her boredom with simply being his stay at home wife, and finds herself becoming attracted to Phil's employee, Keanu Taylor. Stepdaughters Phil then persuades Sharon to move in with him but she struggles to cope with Jack's rejection and resumes dependency on painkillers, an addiction that developed to manage her grief following Dennis' murder. [54] Wernham departed the series at the conclusion of the story, as confirmed on 8 June 2022. Edwards' syndrome is looked for in the scan pregnant women are offered on the NHS at 10-to-14 weeks. Aunts She lies to Sharon that Zack tried to kiss her, and Sharon threatens to throw Zack out in order for Jada to admit the truth. (First line, 2001 return), Im scared of you! (To Dennis as she tries to explain to him why she wont pursue anything with him), You get away from her! Yet Letitia Dean's iconic EastEnders character, who gave her baby. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Martin arrives and confronts Ruby about her continuous lies. She is shocked when Grant's daughter, Courtney, tells her he is not coming, but she coincidentally then finds him outside the police station. [56], Eve Unwin, played by Heather Peace, first appears in episode 6369, originally broadcast on 29 October 2021. [28], The character is introduced in the build up to Callum's wedding to Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). While Grant wants to start a family, Sharon prefers to concentrate on making The Queen Vic a successful business. To re-assert his authority and demonstrate Sharon's vulnerability, Phil hires two men to vandalise the bar, but his plan goes awry when Sharon dismisses the bouncers Phil employs to intercept the vandalising. [17] Smith's departure was announced in June 2022, having been written out by new executive producer Chris Clenshaw. [40] Harvey is initially delighted with Dana's new relationship, but does not realise that Dana is not telling the truth about Bobby. Age Her talk with Sharon leads Chelsea to consider whether she's truly ready to completely support her child without any help from anyone. This is a crucial way to prevent the virus being transmitted to the baby during pregnancy or birth."[12]. Neither wants to tell Grant and when he is released, Sharon takes him back, leaving Phil dejected. But this lands her in danger when she tries to bond with daughter Nancy, by agreeing to . Sharon chooses her baby and as a result, Phil throws her out and vows that he will move into the Vic himself and will not let Sharon have it. This results in her punching Stix Redman, breaking his nose and threatening him never to come near Dennis again. [20] Smith was also nominated in the newcomer categories at the 2021 I Talk Telly Awards and the Digital Spy Reader Awards for her portrayal of Dana. Sharon Ann Watts (previously Mitchell, Rickman and Beale, also Stretton) is the biological daughter of Gavin Sullivan and Carol Hanley, who was adopted by Den and Angie Watts. Wondering if she has married the wrong brother, Sharon has sex with Phil in September 1992 but chooses to stay with Grant. 43 Albert Square [40] Harvey is introduced as the father of newcomer Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith), who is in a relationship with Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell). He confides in Shirley who convinces him Sharon hates him and they begin an affair. [14] She is introduced as a love interest for Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), who meets her under a false alias. Phil promises Sharon that he will buy her the Queen Vic, when he discovers that Linda and Mick are planning to sell, on account of the former's alcoholism. Sharons decision to keep the baby and to not give him up would lead to the end of her relationship with Phil. This means Stacey will only be back on-screen for a few months before departing the Square once again. Do you have a story to sell? Sharon suspects Phil of having an affair with "K" who, unbeknownst to her and Ian, is Kathy. [33] His arrival creates "a huge shock" for Sonia, who had given up looking for her father. A Whitehall source described the decision as 'staggering', adding: 'Why would you hand all of your messages to someone who has a track record of turning people over and who was bitterly opposed to . Taylor liked the idea of developing Vi into this character and hoped writers would explore this. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Fianc He suggests that sleeping with Shirley sickens him and, when Sharon forces him to say this to Shirley's face, Shirley threatens to shoot him with Sharon's gun. 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