Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty)

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EastEnders star Shona McGarty has insisted that she has no problems with the controversial storylines on the show.

The actress, 19, plays Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, who was recently involved in a sex exploitation plot.

Speaking to the News of the World, she said: "I'm never scared when EastEnders gives me a controversial storyline. Two years ago I sat at home dreaming of this opportunity, so I still feel just so lucky to be on the show.

"It's one thing after another for Whitney but filming doesn't leave me drained.

"When I leave the set I'm Shona and I leave Whitney's problems behind."

It has since been confirmed that Whitney's evil pimp Rob Grayson - played by Jody Latham - is returning to Albert Square.

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Shona does a great job. She could be the next Lacey.

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An EastEnders stuntman has been injured after falling from a pier and smashing his head on rocks during filming for the soap, reports have revealed.

The 21-year-old was shooting a fight scene on location in Southend, Essex when a gust of wind threw him off balance and caused the accident, according to The Mirror.

It is thought that the man was standing in for actor Neil McDermott for scenes which see his character Ryan Malloy clash with evil pimp Rob Grayson after tracking him down in the seaside resort.

Discussing the accident, a source told the newspaper: "The two come to blows, but the scene went wrong and one of them fell off. I heard one of the paramedics say that he was moving, but it looked like a very serious incident."

The stuntman was reportedly taken to Queen's Hospital in Romford after the accident and was said to be in a critical condition last night.

An EastEnders spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a stuntman was injured. We all wish him a speedy recovery."

In the storyline, Ryan's half-sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) was groomed by Rob earlier this year, leaving the barman furious when he later found out what had happened. Jody Latham has reprised his role as Rob to conclude the plot.

EastEnders legend June Brown has also been filming in Southend for scenes which see her character Dot Branning reunited with estranged sister Rose.

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EastEnders star Shona McGarty has today been shooting scenes with returnee Jody Latham for the conclusion to the soap's sexual exploitation storyline.

The pair were spotted filming on location in Southend, Essex for episodes which see their characters Whitney Dean and Rob Grayson come face-to-face for the first time in months.

Earlier this year, viewers saw Rob befriend Whitney when she was at her most vulnerable, grooming the troubled teenager before using her for his own financial gain.

Whitney eventually escaped Rob's clutches after seeing his true colours, but scenes shot today saw the pair exchange angry words during a confrontation in the seaside town, the Daily Mail reports.

EastEnders bosses confirmed Latham's return last month and he is expected to be back on screen for a couple of episodes to conclude the prostitution plot.

Earlier this week, it emerged that Whitney's half-brother Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) will also feature in the Southend-set episodes, confronting Rob after tracking him down in the resort. A stuntman for the soap was injured after suffering an accident during the filming of a fight scene between the two characters.

EastEnders legend June Brown has also been filming in Southend for scenes which see her character Dot Branning reunited with estranged sister Rose.

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THE dramatic EastEnders prostitution storyline comes to an explosive ending as Whitney Dean confronts her evil pimp Rob Grayson.
The troubled teen, played by Shona McGarty, angrily shouts at her on-screen lover Rob (Jody Latham) in an emotional exchange.

It comes after her brother Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) discovers Rob has sexually exploited her.

He finds Rob with Whitney and confronts him - ending up with the men fighting.

Afterwards Rob menacingly grabs Whitney's face and his angry words reduce her to tears.

The scenes were shot on the pier at Southend, Essex, and will be seen on BBC1's EastEnders later this summer.



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THE dramatic EastEnders prostitution storyline comes to an explosive ending

Set to rock the Square?

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I am very surprised the square is still standing the amount of times it has been rocked by explosions!!

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EastEnders' forthcoming seaside episodes set in Southend, Essex have been tipped to boost the town's visitor numbers.

June Brown (Dot Branning), Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean), Ricky Norwood (Fatboy Chubb) and Neil McDermott (Ryan Malloy) are among the cast members who have been filming in the resort over the past few days.

Local funpark Adventure Island was one of the locations used for filming as Whitney and Fatboy pay a visit to the attraction in one of the episodes.

"EastEnders being here is a great advert for Southend," Adventure Island boss Phillip Miller told the Essex Echo.

"The genuine East-Enders, who used to flock to Southend for days out and who may not have been here for some years as it was a bit run down, will get this opportunity to see what fantastic changes have been made to the town. It will bring them back in droves."

EastEnders is expected to screen four episodes set in the town in August. One storyline sees Dot reunited with her estranged sister Rose, who lives by the seaside.

Another plot sees Whitney come face-to-face with sinister Rob Grayson again during her visit, while Ryan is expected to have a heated confrontation with the evil pimp.

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EastEnders star Neil McDermott has decided to leave the show after two years in Walford, it has been announced.

The actor's character Ryan Malloy is to have a "dramatic" exit storyline which will air later in the year, the Daily Star Sunday reports.

An EastEnders spokesperson told the newspaper: "We can confirm Neil is leaving EastEnders. It was a mutual decision that was made before Christmas when Neil's contract came up for renewal and we wish him all the best for the future.

"His exit storyline will be dramatic and fans will not be disappointed."

Full details of Ryan's departure are being kept under wraps, but it is thought that it could involve his upcoming animosity with evil pimp Rob Grayson, who used the barman's half-sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) for his own financial gain in a sex exploitation storyline.

Earlier this month, McDermott and Jody Latham, who plays Rob, filmed climactic showdown scenes on location in Southend, Essex. Reports today suggest that both characters may be left in jeopardy following the clash.

"The scenes are going to be explosive. The fight ends with a dramatic cliffhanger where viewers will be left wondering if either of them survives," an insider told the tabloid.

McDermott joined EastEnders in early 2009 and his most memorable storyline saw Ryan at the centre of a love triangle involving his scheming wife Janine and fan favourite Stacey Branning. The plot culminated in Stacey's departure in 2010's Christmas Day episode.

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It's not often that the residents of EastEnders escape the confines of Walford for a day out of E20 - and it seems that they're stringing out the forthcoming Southend storyline for as long as possible.

As previously reported by Mail Online, Whitney Dean is at the popular Essex seaside resort as the last scenes of her prostitution storyline are played out.

In scenes filmed yesterday, she is seen grabbing some fish and chips with her friend Fatboy, which they eat with a liberal helping of arguments as well as the more standard salt and vinegar.

Carrying a large teddy - which Fatboy may have won for her at the funfair - and sporting neon pink fingernails, pink lined hoodie and leggings with trainers, Whitney does manage a smile however once they have finished their greasy meal.

Fatboy, played by Ricky Norwood, 23, and Whitney, played by Shona McGarty, 19, have been filming in Southend for a few weeks now.

They've been seen having a blazing row outside the B&B where they're staying but kissing and making up afterwards, and going on the rollercoaster at the funfair. I thought he loves Mercy

It appears that kind-hearted Fatboy has come to rescue his friend from falling into the clutches of evil Rob and being sexually exploited once more.

Whitney has been seen fighting off Rob once more as they walked along Southend seafront.

Meanwhile, rumours abound that Ryan Malloy is set for a dramatic exit from the Square which could be linked to scenes filmed on the town's pier which left a stuntman injured.

Apparently, shortly after discovering that his sister Whitney had been sexually exploited, Ryan decides to track down her pimp Rob and finds him at the pier with Whitney.

In true EastEnders style a fight then breaks out between Ryan, played by Neil McDermott, 30, and Rob, played Jody Latham, 29, and they tussle on the pier.

Filming earlier this month almost ended in tragedy when a stunt went wrong.

A 21-year-old stuntman, who was playing McDermott's double, is believed to have been blown off the pier and hit his head on rocks below.

A spokesperson for EastEnders later confirmed: 'We can confirm that a stuntman was injured. We all wish him a speedy recovery.'

Of the scenes between Ryan and Rob, an EastEnders source said: 'When he comes face to face with the man who pimped out his little sister he's not going to hold back.

'The scenes are going to be explosive. The fight ends with a dramatic cliff-hanger where viewers will be left wondering if either of them survives.'

Ryan joined the Albert Square cast in 2009 and has been involved in a series of hard-hitting storylines ever since.

A show spokesperson said that the decision for him to leave was made in December and was mutual.


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