TheÌýgorgeous Hetti BywaterÌýtook time out from playingÌýLucy Beale this week to have a quick chat with us on set. We found out what it was like on her first day in Walford and who she hangs out with between scenes...
Have a watch of the vid to see why we discussed confectionary and the Queen Vic's bust!
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On shaky ground
It may look like Lauren's having a whale of a time, but her evening ends in a big Branning mess. She insults Fat Boy, annoys Lucy and ends up lying in the street. Oh dear Lauren...
Truth will out...
... it always does! Zainab can't keep her secret any longer and tells the family that she's the reason Yusef ran into the fire. How will the Masoods take the news?
Scream! Michael goes down on one knee! But is it love? Or is it money? What do you think? These are just some of the highlights of this week. Let us know which storylines have tickled your fancy today by commenting below this post!
The British Soap Awards longlist voting has now closed, and the shortlist will be announced later this week. The public decides who wins in the following categories...
Villain of the Year
Who's the baddest of them all? Yusef Khan, Ben Mitchell and Phil Mitchell
Sexiest Male
Choices, choices - who's for you?ÌýOn the longlistÌýare Marc EliottÌý(Syed Masood), Scott Maslen (Jack Branning)Ìýand John Partridge (Christian Clarke).
Sexiest Female
Soap Award, Soap Award on the wall who's the sexiest female of them all? Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning), Meryl Fernandes (Afia Masood) and Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Best Actor
Who's delivered the best performances of the year? Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell), Nitin Ganatra (Masood Ahmed) and Shane Richie (Alfie) are up for this award.
Best Actress
Which leading lady has delivered the most award-worthy performance of the year? Jo Joyner (Tanya Branning), Lindsey Coulson (Carol Jackson)Ìýand Nina Wadia (Zainab Masood)Ìýare all up for the award.
Best Soap
ÌýTanya's cancer struggle, Pat's death, Yusef's Boxing Day fire horror, Kimba, Phil's stalker, Fat Boy/Whitney and Tyler's love triangle... we could go on... EastEnders is up for Best Soap.
Here's a quick look at what's to come in the week commencing 27th Feb.
Meals with the Beales used to be a bit calmer when Jane was around... Mandy's not well know for her calm nature, but her mum clearly brings out the worst in her! What made her snap andÌýlash out at Lorraine?
We'll be making a splash with more spoiler pics on Tuesday 28th Feb, so don't forget to check back!
Show me the money
Ray offersÌýBianca an olive branch in the form ofÌýa wad of cash. Will she accept and let him have more access to Morgan?
Loud Lucy
Lucy can't hold in her rage any longer. She tells her dad that Mandy's having an affairÌý(I hope she didnt give herself jaw strain!). Let's just say Miss Beale shouldn't pursue a career as a detective...
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Get ready to have your say about another week of drama in Albert Square!
Derek and Jack fight! Plus, is Amira falling for Anthony? Can Whitney repair some of the damage she's done to Fat Boy? And... watch carefully and see who canÌýfinish Jean Slater's advice on the delicate matter of the opposite sex - 'Men are like cardigans...'
Have your say about these topics and anything else that tickles your fancy relating to this week on EastEnders in the comments section below.
Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy... watching Tameka Empson (a.k.a. Kim Fox) and Laurie Brett (aka Jane Beale) morphing into Beyonce and Lady Gaga on Let's Dance For Sport Relief. How awesome are they? And all for a good cause too.
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Here's a quick peek at what's in store in the week commencing 27th Feb.
Little Miss Lucy reveals what she thinks is Mandy's big secret - a mystery man. Everyone's in for a shock when the person whoÌýmarches intoÌýThe Queen Vic is actually... Mandy's wayward mum!ÌýOops. Will Lorraine be welcomed with open arms?
We'll be popping up some more photo spoilers on Tues 21st!
Voting for theÌý2012 All About Soap Awards has now closed!
EastEnders had a whopping nine nominations across the eight categories!
The categories and EastEnders nominees are:
Best Actress:
Jo Joyner
Best Actor:
Jake Wood
Pat's funeral
Best Villain:
Best Mystery:
Best Dressed Soap Star:
Best Comeback:
David Wicks
Best Couple:
SoÌýyou can nowÌýpick your top moments and favourite characters from the last 12 months... You have until the 27th February!
For more information please visit the All About Soap Awardsand click on the awards link. You can show your support either online or in the magazine.
... is Anthony the fairest bloke of them all? By the look on Walford's princess's face she's rather pleased with what's on offer, and I don't just mean the home cooked meal *wink wink nudge nudge*!
Tyler's flippin' happy!
Tyler tries to win over the Butchers by feeding them pancakes. Well it makes a change from fish fingers! Looks like he's mastered the art of the pancake flip too - is there anything he can't do *swoon*?
This week on EastEnders...
We're sure all you romantics out there don't need reminding, but Tuesday is Valentine's Day! But what's this we hear? Party pooper Janine apparently plans to scrap a smoochie shindig atÌý R&R due to a lack of DJ. Did someone say DJ? Surely Fat Boy should be in the mix when it comes to possible replacements? Looks like he's too busy spoiling his lady 'Fitney' with bundles of pressies and a foot massage though!
Meanwhile,Ìý a scheming Lucy plays the anti-cupid when she convinces Tyler that Fats is going to propose to Whit. Will Tyler be able to persuade Whitney that he will always love her more? He'll need to sweep her off her feet - or at least up the ante and offer her a shoulder rub...
Of course, there's a whole lot more lovin' going on between Heather and Andrew, even if Shirley's in danger of accidentally messing up Andrew's plans. Things certainly look tense over dinner. Perhaps Andrew's seeming determination to build a pyramid out of lager cans between courses is the root of the problem?
After a little Christmas break, we're back on set! Earlier this week we caught up with the wonderful Ricky Grover, better know as Heather's hubby-to-be Andrew.
All you ever wanted to know about low-flying aircraft, poisoned apples and Walford winter wear are revealed in this fun interview. Enjoy!
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Confront you fears...
A nervous Alfie goes to speak to Derek about his finances (or should we sayÌýlack of finances). Will Derek offer a helping hand? Hmm...
Spoilt rotten
Being the lovely chap that he is, Fat Boy spoils his lady 'Fitney' with bundles of pressies on Valentines day. But is that face mask hiding a smile or a grimace?!
This week on EastEnders...
Looks to us like Jack's brief has more on her mind than his custody dispute... well even Roxy would have to admit that he does scrub up well in a niceÌýwhistle...
Meanwhile, Roxy appears toÌýbe representedÌýby Anton Du Beke. Must be doing a sideline in legal aid while he waits for the next series of Strictly...Ìý[this isn't really Anton Du Beke]
But seriously... what's going on here??
Because these look like two people who are locked in nothing but a battle against the irreconcilable forces of their own MUTUAL ATTRACTION. Is there still a spark here? And should Roxy be forgiven forÌýbehaving inÌýa rather unsisterly fashion if she gives into it?
Now that's what we call a bridal shower
Somebody might want to brief Lucy on popular bridal traditions, because we're fairly sure that dousing a bride in hot coffee isn't one. Fortunately, Mandy is quick to adhere to a custom we're more familiar with - the Vic cat fight! Ding dong the bells are going to chime!
Here's a sneak peak at the week commencing 13th Feb - Valentines week!
Mr Romantic, AKA Fat Boy, showers Whitney with gifts on the 14thÌý*swoon*. But it looks like maybeÌýshe'dÌýpreferÌýa nice lookingÌýantique from the local emporium (if youÌýsee what I mean)?! Will she follow her head or her heart?
Check back on the 14th February for some more spoilers!
Everyone's favourite East End princess is due to make a return to Albert Square later this year.
Sharon Watts, as played by actress Letitia Dean, was one of the show's original characters when EastEnders hit our screens in 1985.
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The adopted daughter of Den and Angie Watts, Sharon grew up under the watchful eye of the Queen Vic's bust.
After marrying Grant and then having an affair with Phil (oops!) she fled Walford in one of EastEnders' highest rating episodes in 1994.
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