What a load of tosh as usual. Nobody here thinks they are bigger than the show. Jesse has been hyped up by the BBC and John Yorke in particular. They truly believe she is wonderful but I don't think she is as popular as they think. I can see her coming back and although I haven't missed her, I'm sure some have.Originally Posted by alan45
Letitia left for years and her career didn't do too well, so when EE asked her back, she obviously jumped at the chance. I like Sharon and she will always be welcome for me as I've watched her from day one. I like the characters with history. Letitia doesn't even work (except the odd panto) when she takes her breaks so why she would be a diva I've no idea.
With regards to young Natalie. Well, she is 22 and has been with the show for nearly 13 years. She has asked for a break so that she can try something else. And what does this Diva want to do? She simply wants the challenge of trying another role in either theatre or panto. Yeah, real diva stuff.
Steve McFadden has taken a break, so has June Brown (who is about to take another one) and James Alexandrou had one when he went on his director's course. Babs Windsor, Michelle Ryan and Wendy Richard have when they have had health problems. So why pick on Letitia, Jesse or Natalie? At least with Letitia and Natalie, they have done their time and even when Natalie lost her mother and was told to take time off she didn't. She didn't want to ruin their scheduling and has now given them over a year's notice.
And please try and treat some of the actresses with a bit of respect. Referring to Letitia Dean as The Orange Slapper is rude and nasty. It is also libellous.