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EASTENDERS' killer widow Janine Malloy will live up to her Butcher maiden name - by trying to bump off husband No2.
The superbitch, played by Charlie Brooks, plots to poison poor Ryan with pills at Christmas - just THREE MONTHS after they wed.
She is consumed with jealousy over the amount of time her new husband, portrayed by Neil McDermott, is spending with his baby Lily and the tot's mother Stacey Branning.
So Janine, who pushed ex-husband Barry Evans off a cliff in 2004, will respond by crushing up medication into Ryan's food.
A show source told TV Biz: "Janine is Walford's best bitch, so of course when she realises she may lose Ryan - the one thing she really loves - she sets about plotting her revenge.
"When she killed Barry it wasn't premeditated, but this is planned in cold blood. She is a truly twisted character."
Ironically, last Christmas Janine was arrested for murdering fiancé Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he jilted her.
But the killer was later revealed to be Stacey (Lacey Turner) - a fact Janine is still unaware of.
Our source added: "Janine is capable of murder, it's a miracle she only has one to her name so far. She's been accused of a few in her time."
Janine also had a hand in another husband's demise - a rich old Jewish man called David who had a heart attack at their wedding after hearing she was a fraud.
She had been masquerading as an orphan called Judith Bernstein before returning to Albert Square in 2008.
A source said: "She would probably have bumped that old man off if stepmum Pat hadn't stormed the ceremony."
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moonstorm
20-10-2010, 08:23
I hope Janine is not going to leave!!
I hope Janine is not going to leave!!
Yeah me too.. I love her in EE
tammyy2j
20-10-2010, 10:00
Well she dont succeed as he is staying around
moonstorm
20-10-2010, 10:32
Good because I like him too.
I've got a feeling that Ryan will end up a single dad if Stacey goes to prison.
tammyy2j
20-10-2010, 16:30
I've got a feeling that Ryan will end up a single dad if Stacey goes to prison.
No I think Ryan helps Stacey escape and she leaves with Lily and Jean
I have expected her to try and kill the baby
moonstorm
21-10-2010, 13:15
Well she does kidnapper her.
sindydoll
23-10-2010, 13:49
and kills her :(
We know Stacey Branning is leaving EastEnders at Christmas, but the circumstances of her exit are being kept under wraps.
But would it be too much of a stretch to presume Janine Malloy has a hand in it?
After all, Janine's husband Ryan is the father of Stacey's baby, and she doesn't like that one little bit.
Actress Charlie Brooks, who plays the Walford superbitch, has hinted that her murderous alter ego would do whatever it takes to get her rival (played by Lacey Turner) out of the picture.
"There are no lengths Janine won't go to in order to get rid of her," Charlie told Inside Soap.
"She will do whatever it takes to have Ryan - and if she can't have him, she won't let anyone else have him either."
And now that Janine knows Stacey was raped by evil Archie, will the sly girl rumble that fact that the pint-sized market worker bumped off the Albert Square villain?
"I'd love her to find that out so she's got something against Stacey," Charlie added.
Only time will tell...
Charlie Brooks, who plays the wicked witch of Walford, reveals why Janine wants to murder her husband Ryan
Are you enjoying this story?
Our new producer Bryan Kirkwood has bought the bitch back and I'm embracing it. I was shocked when I was told about how it'll all pan out. It's really good.
Does Janine want to kill Ryan?
She realises she is no longer number one and thinks, "If I can't have you, no one's having you".
I don't know if she wants to actually kill him with the poison. I think she wants to knock him off his feet so he can't see Stacey.
What happens next week?
When he is taken into hospital, she is on the verge of killing him again by ripping his breathing apparatus out. But she has a bit of a breakdown and is unable to do it.
Why is she driven to such violence?
She does ultimately love him, but she just doesn't know how to deal with hurt. I love the relationship they've got. It can be abusive and then very passionate. But I think unfortunately there's been too much damage now.
Do you sympathise with Janine?
Yes. Her actions come from a very truthful, desperate place.
Will you be watching the Christmas episodes?
I'm going out for Christmas dinner this year, up the river. I will probably record it. I am very bad at watching it though, as I get very critical. I never know how it's going to pan out.
JustJodi
13-12-2010, 12:26
No I think Ryan helps Stacey escape and she leaves with Lily and Jean
This would be a great way for Ryan to help Staceys final exit :-)
It's a miracle their bliss has lasted this long.
But the once loved-up Ryan and Janine Malloy are in a very unhappy place right now while she, unbeknownst to him, slowly poisons him because of his affair with Stacey.
It would be easy to hate Janine for her husband-killing tendencies, Ryan for his cheating ways and Stacey for nabbing someone else's man, but actor Neil McDermott reckons there is room to feel sorry for all three characters.
He said: "I don't think it's surprising how Janine reacts. The audience knows her character very well and I think they may be surprised by the extent to which she goes, but you can see it coming. If Ryan is going to do certain things, she will react.
"The audience will sympathise with that and understand why she's doing what she's doing. But I think they'll also understand why Ryan feels he can't be with her any more and possibly why Stacey feels attracted to having a man look after and protect her, especially someone who was there when she gave birth and saved her child from a fire.
"The audience will sympathise at different times with everyone and will understand at least where everyone is coming from. It's a good story."
It's no secret that Janine, Ryan and Stacey will all be taking centre stage on EastEnders this Christmas, and we're currently seeing the build-up to an explosive festive season as Janine secretly poisons her husband following her discovery of his steamy affair with Stacey. While Janine must deal with the devastating realisation that she may not be the one for her partner, Ryan is facing a difficult decision as it becomes clear that he won't be able to keep juggling both women. But who will he choose?
Charlie, how is Janine feeling now that she knows the truth about Ryan and Stacey's affair?
[CB]: "She's heartbroken and shocked! She's been suspecting it for so long and speaking to Pat about it, and Pat always tried to reassure her that it wasn't true. So after hearing from Pat about the affair, she just feels desperate and crushed - absolutely crushed. And of course, she's also very angry. She's got venom in her bones now."
What's going through her mind as she poisons Ryan?
[CB]: "I think the main thing that's going through her mind is that if she can't have him, no-one can! I'm not sure if she actually intends to kill him, I think maybe she just wants to wipe him out. It's a bit of a Misery kind of thing - Ryan feels grateful to Janine for helping him and suddenly she feels loved. But this week, when Ryan deliriously declares his love for Stacey, everything changes."
[NM]: "Ryan has obviously been fed a lot of drugs by that point and hardly knows who he is or where he is! He ends up saying to Janine, 'I love you, Stacey' and then the situation changes."
[CB]: "That's a real turning point for Janine. She ups the ante with the dosage and makes him swallow it. But then she's terrified about what she's done - she scares herself as she knows she's gone too far."
What happens next?
[NM]: "Ryan is a strong boy - he manages to escape and he collapses outside their house. The first person who is there to help him is Stacey and she calls an ambulance. Janine then has to watch that happen."
Has Janine been fully aware of her own actions, or is she perhaps becoming slightly crazed?
[CB]: "I think she is fully aware of what she's doing, but it's typical Janine - she'll do it and then regret it once it's too late! When she crushed up more pills to give to him, that comes from absolute anger over his love for Stacey - so I think she's just seen red and behaved very irresponsibly."
Neil, obviously it's Ryan's affair which has led to all this drama - what would you say the main attraction of Stacey is for him?
[NM]: "When the relationship first began, it was because he wanted to see more of his daughter - he wanted to be a good father, but obviously as he spent time with Lily, he started spending more time with Stacey too, got to know her a bit more and warmed to her. He finds her to be a very vulnerable character and somebody who needs protection, really. Obviously she's got a lot of her own secrets and he's realising that there's something going on, but he wrongly thinks that her main secret is just that she likes him and wants to be with him!"
Where do you think that's left things for Janine and Ryan?
[NM]: "Well, Janine has done some things which have really pushed Ryan away and made him wonder whether he's done the right thing in being with her. The other option is Stacey, Lily and being in a family unit - which is something that Ryan's always wanted. That's very attractive to him, so he's been very confused when it comes to which way to go. Part of him does want to make his marriage work, and I think he's worked quite hard to forgive Janine for some of the things that she's done. But as time goes on, it's proving very difficult to see her as the right choice…"
Does that mean his feelings for Janine have lessened?
[NM]: "I think they have. Obviously kidnapping the baby and locking him in a fridge really were just crazy things, and I don't think Ryan ever realised that Janine was capable of doing that kind of thing. Yes, he'd heard stories about things she'd done in the past, but the Janine that he knows wouldn't be trying to kill him! He's been wondering whether he's starting to get out of his depth in trying to lead a normal life with Janine, especially after having a baby with another woman. He's definitely been feeling very torn."
Has Ryan been feeling guilty about the affair?
[NM]: "When Ryan and Stacey's very first kiss happened, he felt very guilty, but he also needed to make sure that Janine was convinced he loved her because he was really starting to get scared about what she's capable of. But since then, he's also been thinking about the fact that Stacey has his daughter and he needs to be part of her life. He doesn't want to have to protect Janine from that - he feels that she should just deal with it and get over her insecurities."
Is Ryan seeing the affair with Stacey as just a fling, or possibly something more?
[NM]: "It's all to do with Lily - he just wants to be part of her life and that makes Stacey part of the package. It's seemed to become much easier for him to have a secret relationship with Stacey in order to make it all work. I think in the long-term it's a relationship that could work, but at this point, he just wants to wait and see and give it a go, because he's getting very disturbed by what's going on with his wife. He's starting to wonder whether he's made a big mistake in being with Janine."
Does Janine realise the impact that her jealousy has been having on Ryan, pushing him away and making her responsible for the affair in some ways?
[CB]: "I think Janine definitely realises that she's pushing Ryan away with her jealousy - especially after the fridge incident, which is something she thought she could get away with. She knows that she's pushing him away but she just can't help it - she rightly became very suspicious of Stacey and Ryan and incredibly jealous of the fact that her husband has a child with someone else. She's spinning and spinning out of control and just can't stop herself."
After all the sneaking around that Ryan and Stacey have been doing behind Janine's back, do you think there's also a chance that the viewers could feel slightly sorry for her?
[CB]: "Oh, I hope so! I'll always defend my character to the end and have sympathy for her anyway, but I think we're seeing a very vulnerable, heartbroken and desperate side to Janine. Unfortunately for Ryan and Stacey, that means danger! But for the audience, I think that they will be having some sympathy for the character - because, at the end of the day, they were having a dirty little affair! (Laughs)"
[NM]: "I think the audience will be having some sympathy for Janine as well. I actually think they'll be having sympathy for all the characters. It's a really sad story - relationships are getting broken up, and it doesn't look like anyone will end up happy at the end of this. You can see where each character is coming from and understand why they're doing what they're doing. Since Janine discovered that Ryan is the father, it's almost become a rollercoaster that's unstoppable - you can't stop these events from happening, and it's quite sad, really."
Charlie, how easy is it to identify with Janine when you're exploring her darker side?
[CB]: "Well, I think it's always very important when you're playing any character to identify with them and have sympathy with them. For me, I've always seen the lost little girl that Janine was and the hurt that she's been through in her life, her lack of trust in people and the way she just pushes people away. For example, she's dying to be able to listen to Pat and just be looked after, but she seems incapable of doing that. I think she felt very abandoned and neglected after losing her mother at a very young age, and her father wasn't there very much. Janine doesn't know how to deal with love - she can't handle it. So I'm always sympathising with her, and all the dark stuff is really fun to play."
And what were your thoughts on this poisoning storyline in particular?
[CB]: "It is a dark storyline and there are actually more of those coming up! I'm embracing the bitch! It's not a far-fetched story - it comes from the hurt and the desperation and so the storyline actually comes from a very truthful place. When you think about Janine and her track record, her bad behaviour has always come from hurt and her inability to deal with any sort of emotion. I've embraced the storyline and it's good to have Janine back into full-on bitch mode, I have to say!"
Janine confesses her poisoning plot to Ryan after he's taken to hospital - why does she do that?
[CB]: "I love that! It's because she wants him to know! Ryan thinks he has pneumonia, but Janine tells him that she actually crushed up some pills and tried to kill him! She says that he's crossed her and had an affair, so it's all his fault. She makes it clear that she's not going to sit back and do nothing while he has an affair - especially after she's been pushing for the truth for so long. I think that's what really hurts Janine - it's the lies."
[NM]: "I think Janine feels that Ryan has lied to her all along, because he's promised her so much and hasn't delivered. But Ryan's argument is that he can't be with her, because her behaviour and what she's capable of was something that he didn't realise! It's too scary for him and he's realising that he can't save this lost little girl anymore - she's out of control. He's becoming more suited to Stacey, and Stacey's also becoming more attracted to him after all he's done for her - like saving her from the fire and being there when she was in labour. You can see all sides to this story."
Were you both excited to be taking centre stage in the build-up to Christmas and Stacey's exit?
[NM]: "Yes, it's been a great thing to be part of. Obviously Stacey often gets big storylines and being part of this one has kept us busy - it's very exciting to be a part of."
[CB]: "It's definitely been very exciting - it's great."
Neil, Ryan has become a much more prominent character this year - how would you sum up the past 12 months for him?
[NM]: "He's changed a lot since we first saw him - he was a bit of a bad boy when he first came into the Square and a bit of a loose cannon. But after spending time with Whitney and taking on some responsibility there, he's grown up a lot - he's got married, decided that he wanted to give a long-term relationship a try, and now he has a daughter. He also wants to have a normal job and give life a go. Ryan is now a much more responsible person and a better person. Unfortunately for Janine, that's not really what she wants from Ryan!"
[CB]: "He's a boring person in her eyes!"
[NM]: "He's become someone who's a lot more suited to Stacey. If everything that he's built up is now taken away from him, we might see him reverting back to something a bit darker."
Ryan has been doing a bit of work for Phil Mitchell - do you think the writers could explore a darker side to him which ties in with that?
[NM]: "Well, Ryan has obviously been very busy because of his storylines with Janine and Stacey, so the Phil stuff began but had to take a bit of a back seat. It's something that I'd maybe like to explore in the future if the character is going that way. I don't know where he's heading, but it's possible that could be an inevitable route for him."
And Charlie, how would you sum up the last year for Janine - we've definitely seen all sides to her this year!
[CB]: "Yeah, it's been great! I've really enjoyed working with Neil and having our characters' relationship, having the wedding, and seeing how Janine deals with love has been really interesting for me to play. We've never really seen that before. It's been nice to show Janine just being happy and having romantic scenes. And now, it's completely the other end of the scale! I feel very blessed that I'm given so many fantastic storylines and can display such a fantastic range of emotions within the character. She's up and down like a rollercoaster - she's had a great year and who knows what's going to happen next?"
What kind of impact will this have on Janine in the long-run? Will her trust issues get much worse?
[CB]: "Oh yeah, definitely. She'll go into a big spin because of this. We've got some other really big things happening at Christmas that we can't really talk about, but permanent damage has probably been done. No doubt there'll be some form of redemption at some point along the way, but for now it's a very sorry state of affairs."
[NM]: "The storyline will have a massive effect on all three characters and marks a change for all of them. It affects who they are and how they're going to continue living their lives."
Are you both enjoying working with Bryan Kirkwood?
[NM]: "Yes, definitely. Since Bryan's come in, I've obviously had bigger storylines so I've really enjoyed taking on a bigger workload and the storylines seem to be getting bigger and more exciting. He's got new writers in and some new directors, and that sometimes gives the show a bit of a push. It's nice to be involved in - we've got new characters coming in, and also Kat and Alfie are back and they've given the place a bit of a lift. I'm sure there's more good stuff on the way!"
[CB]: "I've also loved working with Bryan. He's taken Janine back to her roots and made her queen bee again - queen bitch! That's a lot of fun, it's exciting to play and I've got lots more good stuff coming up. It's great!"
Finally, Neil, the all-important question - if you had to choose, would you prefer to see Ryan with Janine or Stacey?
[NM]: "I liked it when it was both! (Laughs)"
[CB]: "Good answer!"
Charlie Brooks has admitted that she wants EastEnders fans to have some sympathy for her twisted character Janine Malloy.
Janine's current storyline sees her poisoning husband Ryan in an act of revenge after discovering his steamy affair with Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner).
In an interview with Digital Spy, Brooks was asked whether there is a chance viewers could feel sorry for Janine after Ryan's betrayal left her devastated.
She replied: "Oh, I hope so! I'll always defend my character to the end and have sympathy for her anyway, but I think we're seeing a very vulnerable, heartbroken and desperate side to Janine.
"Unfortunately for Ryan and Stacey, that means danger! But for the audience, I think that they will be having some sympathy for the character - because, at the end of the day, they were having a dirty little affair!"
Neil McDermott - who plays Ryan - added: "I think the audience will be having some sympathy for Janine as well. I actually think they'll be having sympathy for all the characters. It's a really sad story - relationships are getting broken up, and it doesn't look like anyone will end up happy at the end of this.
"You can see where each character is coming from and understand why they're doing what they're doing. Since Janine discovered that Ryan is [Lily's] father, it's almost become a rollercoaster that's unstoppable - you can't stop these events from happening, and it's quite sad, really."
The ongoing love triangle between Janine, Ryan and Stacey paves the way for an explosive festive season on EastEnders, building up to Stacey's exit on Christmas Day.
EastEnders star Neil McDermott has suggested that his character Ryan Malloy is becoming a better match for Stacey Branning as time goes on.
In the build-up to the soap's Christmas Day episode, Ryan is currently caught up in a bitter love triangle with Stacey (Lacey Turner) and his twisted wife Janine (Charlie Brooks).
Speaking in an interview with Digital Spy, McDermott confessed that Ryan and Janine have become less compatible in recent weeks, pushing the barman to consider a future with Stacey and their baby daughter Lily instead.
Discussing Ryan's storyline, McDermott explained: "He's changed a lot since we first saw him - he was a bit of a bad boy when he first came into the Square and a bit of a loose cannon.
"But after spending time with Whitney and taking on some responsibility there, he's grown up a lot - he's got married, decided that he wanted to give a long-term relationship a try, and now he has a daughter.
"He also wants to have a normal job and give life a go. Ryan is now a much more responsible person and a better person. Unfortunately for Janine, that's not really what she wants from Ryan!"
The actor continued: "He's become someone who's a lot more suited to Stacey. If everything that he's built up is now taken away from him, we might see him reverting back to something a bit darker."
EastEnders' Christmas Day episode will feature Lacey Turner's final scenes as Stacey, but details of the drama which unfolds in the festive edition are being kept closely under wraps until transmission.
Dutchgirl
15-12-2010, 14:50
i'M GLAD Janine is back. Eastenders does need her to be bad. When she left Stacey took over as the wild unaproachable girl. When Stacey went nice EE needed another bad person.
i'M GLAD Janine is back. Eastenders does need her to be bad. When she left Stacey took over as the wild unaproachable girl. When Stacey went nice EE needed another bad person.
Janine is been janine at her best... What is the saying "hell hast no fury like a woman scorned"... and has been scorned BIG time... although I am hoping for another Stacey/Janine fight.. the bush push was fantastic last time out!
EastEnders schemer Janine Butcher will discover that she is pregnant in a forthcoming storyline, a report has claimed.
The Walford businesswoman, played by Charlie Brooks, will learn that she is expecting her boyfriend Michael Moon's baby in a Christmas plot twist, according to the Daily Star Sunday.
It is thought that Janine is initially apprehensive over the idea of motherhood, but Michael (Steve John Shepherd) urges her to keep the baby - adamant that they should embrace their chance to become parents together.
An EastEnders insider told the newspaper: "Janine is completely shocked when she finds out she's pregnant. Her initial reaction is one of horror, especially as she still doesn't know whether she can trust Michael.
"He says he loves her and is excited about becoming a dad, but he always stirs up suspicion because of his track record. It's going to be a case of are these two dark souls genuinely in love, or does Michael in fact have an ulterior motive?"
Meanwhile, an EastEnders spokesperson said: "We do not comment on future storylines as we don't want to ruin it for our viewers."
Michael is already dad to baby Tommy Moon, but the child is being raised by mum Kat (Jessie Wallace) and stepfather Alfie (Shane Richie).
Today's report comes after EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood recently told Inside Soap that Janine would make "a life-changing discovery" at Christmas.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has announced that she will take a six-month break from the soap later this year.
The actress, who plays Walford schemer Janine Butcher, will film exit scenes in August before taking her time off from the show. Tabloid reports have claimed that she will be competing on Strictly Come Dancing in the autumn.
Janine is currently expecting a baby with boyfriend Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), but news of her upcoming departure from Albert Square is likely to spark speculation over their future as a couple.
Asked what is coming up for her on EastEnders, Brooks told The Sun: "Baby. I think that's about all I can say really, as that's all I know. I've got six months off in August so we're having the bump, but I won't have to deal with prams and stuff in extra small doors on the set."
An EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy this morning: "Charlie will be taking a break from EastEnders later this year. Over the coming weeks, Michael will propose to Janine, but who knows if she'll accept?
"In typical Janine style, there'll be a lot of unexpected twists and turns during the next few months and the story is bound to be explosive."
A Walford insider added: "Bosses are keeping tight-lipped about what the future holds for Janine and Michael and whether they'll ride off into the sunset together or not."
Brooks won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special two months ago, and she has now been tipped to take part on the main show during her EastEnders absence.
A BBC source told The Sun: "It's more or less a done deal. Charlie would be a dream signing for Strictly. She's high-profile and popular and judging by the Christmas special, she has natural ability."
tammyy2j
17-02-2012, 10:26
That is a shame she will be missed Janine is a great character and kinda like her with Michael
JustJodi
17-02-2012, 10:48
There is that word again,,,,EXPLOSIVE
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JANINE Butcher is left speechless for once after Michael Moon pops the question in EastEnders.
lThe hunk, played by Steve John Shepherd, proposes after luring Janine to the top of the Gherkin skyscraper in London.
Janine (Charlie Brooks), pregnant with Michael's baby, thinks she is there for a business meeting.
We told yesterday that Charlie is taking a break from Walford to be on Strictly.
The scenes will be shown on BBC1 next month.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has explained her decision to take a break from the soap, confirming that she wants "a bit of breathing space".
The actress recently announced that she will film EastEnders exit scenes in August before taking six months off from the show.
Brooks appeared on This Morning today and revealed that she is planning to embark on a European road trip with her 7-year-old daughter Kiki once she has completed her filming commitments.
"I've got six months off in August, just to have a bit of breathing space," she commented. "It'll be me and Kiki, camper van, Europe - I can't wait. So we're going to do a big old road trip. Sometimes you just need a little bit of a break."
The 30-year-old has also been tipped to compete on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing during her break, but she made no mention of the rumours during the interview.
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Brooks's Walford character Janine Butcher is currently expecting a baby with partner Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd). However, news of her upcoming exit has led to speculation over the couple's future.
Pondering what could happen to the pair, Brooks added: "I can't give anything away, and I've just been given a bit of information that I can't tell. I think I'd get sacked! Let's just say there's lots of fun and games to come."
EastEnders fans will see Michael propose to Janine in tomorrow night's (March 2) episode of the soap.
I can see Janine having the baby and leaving baby Pat (my guess on the name) with Michael and taking off on her own
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has revealed why she is taking a six-month break from the soap - so she can have some "breathing space".
The 30-year-old actress, who has announced that she will say goodbye to Albert Square in August, previously left the BBC soap in 2004, only to return in 2008 to reprise her role as villainess Janine Butcher.
"I've got six months off in August, just to have a bit of breathing space," she said on This Morning.
Charlie is planning to make the most of her time off to be with her seven-year-old daughter Kiki on a road trip around Europe.
"It'll be me and Kiki, camper van, Europe - I can't wait. So we're going to do a big old road trip. Sometimes you just need a little bit of a break," she added
Her alter-ego Janine is currently expecting a baby with partner Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), who will propose to her.
The actress is keeping tight-lipped about the couple's future, saying: "I can't give anything away, and I've just been given a bit of information that I can't tell.
"I think I'd get sacked! Let's just say there's lots of fun and games to come," she teased.
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Dutchgirl
02-03-2012, 16:33
I must say Charlie looks great these days!
EASTENDERS baddie Michael Moon is a "psychopath" according to Steve John Shepherd, who plays him.
And he reckons Michael's fiancée, Janine Butcher, could be in danger as he plots to snatch her millions.
Steve revealed Michael hatches the plan after Janine insists he signs a pre-nuptial agreement.
Steve said: "Her insistence that he sign suggests she doesn't trust him.
"But Michael's plotting something. I see him as a functioning psychopath.
"He can be very cold."
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EastEnders schemer Michael Moon seizes an opportunity to manipulate Jean Slater next week.
The pair's unlikely friendship continues in upcoming episodes as Jean (Gillian Wright) helps an agitated Michael to find his key fob when it goes missing, realising that it has sentimental value for him.
A grateful Michael (Steve John Shepherd) later repays the favour by helping Jean in the kitchen at the Queen Vic, spotting that she's upset following another discussion about whether Alfie (Shane Richie) can afford to keep employing her at the pub.
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However, when the police arrest a new suspect in the Heather Trott murder case, it doesn't take long for Michael to turn the situation to his advantage by winding Jean up.
As the latest person in the frame for the crime had lots of money in their possession, Michael teases Jean that she could become a murder victim herself - as her recent scratch card win makes her an easy target.
When Michael suggests to Jean that she should keep safe by investing the cash, it seems that he has a plan in mind - especially as it comes following conflict with Janine over finances. How will Jean react?
PREGNANT bride Janine Butcher is terrified when she goes into labour on her wedding day three months early.
The superbitch, played by Charlie Brooks, fears she will lose the baby.
Fans have spent months watching heiress Janine organise the wedding to twisted Michael Moon.
It will be the biggest and most expensive Albert Square has ever seen…but then disaster strikes.
The drama is part of the soap’s fightback in the ratings war.
Last week’s figures dipped to under six million due to Britain’s Got Talent live shows.
Now bosses have promised an exciting summer in Albert Square after the appointment of new executive producer Lorraine Newman.
The cast and crew spent last week filming the dramatic scenes after putting up a huge marquee in the Square for the lavish reception that will hit our screens at the end of next month. But as tensions run high, a stressed-out
Janine collapses in agony and starts bleeding.
She’s rushed to hospital in an ambulance. But whether this is before or after she’s married is still a secret.
An EastEnders insider said: “This is Janine’s wedding so it had to be big. Ever since she inherited her gran’s money she’s become the most powerful and richest woman in Walford.
“Janine has spent loads on her big day, making sure everything is the best money can buy.
“This has left Michael feeling inferior and as we’ve already seen, he’s turned back to his dark side. He’s been conning money out of Jean Slater, getting her to trust him and there is lots more between these two coming up, which all comes to a head on his wedding day.
“All hell is going to break loose. There’s also the small matter of Jean’s niece Kat Moon coming back soon. There’s no way Michael would’ve been able to manipulate Jean the way he has if she’d been around.
“We’ve already filmed the wedding and the fans can expect high drama, lots of emotion and one or two surprises.”
Sid Owen and Sophie Lawrence, who play Janine’s brother and sister, are returning for the special episodes.
The insider added: “People will be shouting at their TVs for Janine not to marry Michael.”
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: “We do not comment on future storylines as we don’t want to spoil it for our viewers.”
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EastEnders star Steve John Shepherd has admitted that his character Michael Moon is playing a "dangerous" game as he steps up his ongoing scam in upcoming episodes.
As recently reported, Jean Slater will soon be left distraught when Michael refuses to hand her 'investment' money back, denying all knowledge of their financial agreement.
Michael then heads away on a weekend holiday to Paris with fiancée Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). When he returns to Albert Square, he realises that he must cover his tracks by discrediting Jean's (Gillian Wright) story.
Shepherd told All About Soap: "The trip gives Michael some time to reconsider what he's done. He's started a war by denying knowledge of Jean's money, so now it's really a case of who can outfox who.
"Michael knows he can't give Jean any of her cash back, because it's gone. He's spent it all on taking Janine out for posh suppers. Michael might be good at getting money, but he's no good at keeping it."
He added: "With Jean it's her money and that's that, but with the money from the Queen Vic, it's also implicating Kat and Alfie of course. Michael has shifted into dangerous territory, and he knows he's on dodgy ground. He'll have to pull off something pretty major to get himself out of this mess."
EastEnders' cast and crew recently filmed Michael and Janine's wedding day, which is expected to feature an unexpected surprise for the pair.
Discussing whether the ceremony will go ahead, Shepherd said: "The ground the couple have built their relationship on is very shaky - it must be doomed to failure. But you never quite know where you are with Michael. The wedding might just happen, but then again it might not!"
LostVoodoo
25-05-2012, 12:15
I find Michael and Jean's relationship really quite interesting, he's scamming her out of money but I feel like he also has an affinity with her. They're both quite damaged and I don't think he wants to admit that they can be quite similar. He wouldn't be able to manipulate her the way he does if he didn't understand her. I get the feeling he will start to feel quite guilty over the whole thing but is in too deep.
I find Michael and Jean's relationship really quite interesting, he's scamming her out of money but I feel like he also has an affinity with her. They're both quite damaged and I don't think he wants to admit that they can be quite similar. He wouldn't be able to manipulate her the way he does if he didn't understand her. I get the feeling he will start to feel quite guilty over the whole thing but is in too deep.
Yes, I agree. I can't work out whether he has any feelings for Janine, and the baby, or not. I think his primary goal will always be to get hold of her money, though.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has admitted that she was "lucky" to be granted time off from the soap.
The actress will be taking a six-month break from her role as Janine Butcher later this year, and she is planning to take a road trip around Europe with her young daughter Kiki during her Albert Square absence.
Brooks told TV Times: "I wanted some breathing space, really. It took a little bit of begging, but I got there in the end. I realise how lucky I am to be able to take a six-month break and still have a job to go back to.
"It's been a busy three years and I want to do some other work and spend time with my daughter."
Discussing her road trip plans, she continued: "I haven't organised the itinerary yet, but we definitely want to go to Rome and Paris. It'll be just us two and she'll be a brilliant travel companion. It will be so nice to spend all that time with her.
"I'm like every working mother in that I feel guilty when work is busy and I'm not at home as much as I'd like to be. It's usually a case of grabbing the time when you can, so this holiday will be a special time for both of us - something we'll remember for the rest of our lives."
EastEnders fans will see an important moment for Janine next week as her wedding day arrives.
JustJodi
13-06-2012, 15:55
"I'm like every working mother in that I feel guilty when work is busy and I'm not at home as much as I'd like to be. It's usually a case of grabbing the time when you can, so this holiday will be a special time for both of us - something we'll remember for the rest of our lives."
Ok so Charlie is taking her little one with her on a road trip,,,this lil tyke is not going to remember diddly squat,, but hey whatever floats her boat right????? LOL
Janine Butcher and Michael Moon's EastEnders baby is to be called Scarlett, it has been revealed.
Viewers will see Janine (Charlie Brooks) give birth to a baby girl in the coming days, and the youngster's name is confirmed on screen in early July.
As reported in the Daily Star today (June 15), Janine initially plans to call her child Patricia as a tribute to her late stepmum Pat.
Janine later begins to have second thoughts about the name, which prompts Michael to step in with a plan of his own - registering the birth as Scarlett Patricia Moon without consulting Janine.
A show source commented: "With a mother like Janine, this little girl is sure to be a fighter."
EastEnders continues on Tuesday (June 19) at the unusual time of 7pm as Janine and Michael's wedding week begins.
tammyy2j
15-06-2012, 12:21
What is Michael's mother's name?
What is Michael's mother's name?
Margaret or Maggie I thought?
Yes, I agree. I can't work out whether he has any feelings for Janine, and the baby, or not. I think his primary goal will always be to get hold of her money, though.
I find the two of them together an interesting study as well...
both damaged, both perceiving themselves to be abandonned, both driven by wealth equally happiness and power?
I think they are a good match, but god help the one that lets the other down first.....
tammyy2j
15-06-2012, 15:02
Scarlett was a nightclub named after Ruby's sister wasnt it?
Scarlett was a nightclub named after Ruby's sister wasnt it?
yes, it was
Scarlett was a nightclub named after Ruby's sister wasnt it?
yes in Jonny Allen's day before it became R&R
Thought it might be Patricia Lydia Butcher Moon
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has admitted that she does not want her character Janine Butcher to change her ways when she becomes a mother.
Janine discovered that she is pregnant with partner Michael Moon's baby late last year and viewers will see her go into labour several weeks early in the coming days.
Brooks told The Mirror of Janine's storyline: "She is definitely a reluctant expectant mother. Janine knows she doesn't have a maternal bone in her body. It will be interesting as she has never experienced unconditional love before."
Asked whether Janine will become mellower following the baby's arrival, she replied: "I certainly hope not! I love playing Janine as a Cruella de Vil character. It's fun to be able to indulge in awful behaviour you just couldn't get away with in normal life.
"Lots of people tell me that Janine and Michael are the most evil couple in soapland. I love Steve John Shepherd being my EastEnders fiancé, as we've hit a nice stride and get on really well."
Brooks also expressed her belief that Janine and Michael's journey is a "love story".
She said: "Obviously Janine has elements of doubt about Michael's motives, hence the pre-nup.
"I think he was initially only interested in Janine because she is rich, but maybe his outlook changes in the future and his true feelings for Janine take him by surprise. This is ultimately a big love story."
EastEnders fans will see Janine and Michael's wedding episode later this week.
EastEnders star Steve John Shepherd has warned that his character Michael Moon may not necessarily remain on his best behaviour in upcoming storylines.
Michael is currently trying to make amends with his family after recently stealing from the Queen Vic by conning Jean Slater.
EastEnders episodes airing later this month also see Michael trying to take care of his wife Janine's business affairs while she is on maternity leave.
However, when Michael asks Janine to make him a signatory to the business accounts, this immediately sparks her suspicions as she still fears that he wants her fortune.
Shepherd, pondering whether Michael is hatching a new scam, told All About Soap: "I'll leave that for the audience to decide. Michael's always hatching a scheme, though - he's always got his eye on the big picture and he already knows what his next move is.
"I think he would argue that he's doing it because he wants everything to run smoothly, but maybe there's another reason he's not telling anybody about."
Asked whether Michael has seen the error of his ways, the actor replied: "There was a moment in the wedding episode where he saw the wreckage he'd caused. But I don't think it's enough to put him on the straight and narrow."
Shepherd added that he is still unsure of what the long-term future holds for Michael and Janine.
He said: "We haven't reached the climax of the storyline yet - I don't know how it ends. Nobody tells me anything. I really love being Michael, though. He's such good fun to play and the writers do seem to enjoy writing for him."
Charlie Brooks, who plays Janine, will be taking a six-month break from EastEnders later this year.
astEnders character Janine Butcher will reportedly leave Walford in a cliffhanger storyline.
The plot will allegedly see Janine walking out on her husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and their child Scarlett, according to The Sun.
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Charlie Brooks will be leaving the BBC One soap for six months later this year, fuelling rumours that she will take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Janine will reportedly be seen leaving London with a suitcase containing £450,000 in cash, after she decides to tests her husband's commitment to their relationship.
An insider said: "The storyline is action-packed. Janine and Michael have always had huge trust issues, and their wedding and the birth of their daughter last month has done nothing to change that.
"Things come to a head when she accuses him of seeing another woman, which he denies.
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"She then demands to know why he forced her to rip up their pre-nuptial agreement before their wedding and then she gives him a big test.
"She tells him the case has £450,000 in it and says he has to choose between her and the money. She leaves the cash in the kitchen and says if it is still there in the morning she will know he loves her.
The source added: "He is seen clutching the money, leaving viewers guessing as to what he will do next.
"The next day the money is still there - but in a massive twist it is Janine who ends up deciding she can't stay because she feels she is not fit to be a wife or a mother.
"She decides to leave Albert Square and Michael - but the big question is whether she will take baby Scarlett with her."
Brooks is said to have filmed the scenes in question earlier this week. Her exit is due to air in September.
The actress said last month that she was "lucky" to be granted time off work from the soap.
Dutchgirl
27-07-2012, 11:48
Oooh cannot beleive she will leave Scarlett with Michael!
LostVoodoo
27-07-2012, 13:22
It's quite a Janine thing to do, she often lashes out and will cut off her nose to spite her face. Thankfully she's only going for six months and I think it will be really interesting to see Michael with the baby...
tammyy2j
30-07-2012, 14:49
It's quite a Janine thing to do, she often lashes out and will cut off her nose to spite her face. Thankfully she's only going for six months and I think it will be really interesting to see Michael with the baby...
I think he might lean on Jean for support and Whitney is suppose to be the live in nanny for Scarlett
LostVoodoo
01-08-2012, 15:22
I think he might lean on Jean for support and Whitney is suppose to be the live in nanny for Scarlett
But would Micheal be able to afford a nanny? I suppose part of the storyline will be how it works out with Janine's money. For instance, she could send money to Michael/Whitney to make sure Scarlett is looked after.
LostVoodoo
01-08-2012, 15:22
I think he might lean on Jean for support and Whitney is suppose to be the live in nanny for Scarlett
But would Micheal be able to afford a nanny? I suppose part of the storyline will be how it works out with Janine's money. For instance, she could send money to Michael/Whitney to make sure Scarlett is looked after.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has confirmed that she is back at work today (February 21) after six months away from the soap.
The actress's character Janine Butcher has been absent from screens since September last year, when viewers saw the schemer's marriage to Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) break down.
In real life, Brooks took an extended break from EastEnders, wanting "breathing space" and to spend more time with her daughter Kiki.
The 31-year-old also took part in ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! during her time off, going on to win the series.
Writing on Twitter today, Brooks told fans: "Back to work today after 6 months off!! Whaaa!!"
Jake Wood, who plays Max Branning, jokingly replied: "Have you been off?"
As well as proving popular on I'm a Celebrity, Brooks was voted 'Best Soap Actress' in Digital Spy's 2012 reader poll in December
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has confirmed that she is back at work today (February 21) after six months away from the soap.
The actress's character Janine Butcher has been absent from screens since September last year, when viewers saw the schemer's marriage to Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) break down.
In real life, Brooks took an extended break from EastEnders, wanting "breathing space" and to spend more time with her daughter Kiki.
The 31-year-old also took part in ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! during her time off, going on to win the series.
Writing on Twitter today, Brooks told fans: "Back to work today after 6 months off!! Whaaa!!"
Jake Wood, who plays Max Branning, jokingly replied: "Have you been off?"
As well as proving popular on I'm a Celebrity, Brooks was voted 'Best Soap Actress' in Digital Spy's 2012 reader poll in December
the show could do with janine back fast
Charlie Brooks has admitted that her character Janine Butcher may have a shelf life.
The actress has recently returned to filming at the BBC One soap following a six-month break. Janine will arrive back on screen on Thursday, April 18.
Speaking in a new interview with The Sun's TV Magazine, Brooks revealed that she may not stick with EastEnders forever as she doesn't want Janine to become unpopular with viewers.
Brooks explained: "There's a real danger that people can get irritated by Janine and there's only so much she can go through. I don't want people to tire of her and I don't want the character to weaken.
"I'll know when the time's right for Janine to go, and there is loads of other acting stuff I'd like to do. I'd also like to have the experience of living in another country."
The 31-year-old also gave the first hints of Janine's return storyline, confirming that she heads back to Walford to fight estranged husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) for custody of their daughter Scarlett.
Brooks said: "Janine has been all over Brazil and Europe trying to find herself and recover from the whirlwind that was Michael Moon.
"Who should watch out now she's back? I'd say Scarlett! Baby girl, run! Michael should watch out, and whoever tries to stand in her way of getting her baby."
EastEnders continues tonight (April 5) at 8pm on BBC One.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has said she believes her character Janine Butcher will not reunite with estranged husband Michael Moon.
The actress has recently returned to filming at the BBC One soap following a six-month break. Janine will arrive back on screen on Thursday, April 18.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Brooks revealed that Janine has a lot of deep-rooted anger for Michael (Steve John Shepherd) upon her return.
"I don't think she'd ever go back to him. As we know, Janine has massive trust issues with men. So I think she has a lot of deep-rooted anger at Michael after the way he treated her," Brooks said.
"She was driven away, she couldn't cope and she didn't have his support.
"I would like Janine to destroy Michael! That's what I want!"
Brooks also revealed that Janine will develop a relationship with Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) in the coming months.
"Janine's not attached in marital terms, you can flit off into different groups and work with different people.
"So she's developing a relationship with Jasmyn Banks's character Alice – I think we're going to be working quite closely together.
"I always enjoy the catfights with Kat as well. But what I'd really like is for Max and Janine to do something together as I think that would work really well."
EastEnders continues tonight (April 9) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has admitted she struggles to get other acting roles because of her soap character typecasting.
The actress, whose character Janine Butcher returned to Walford last night (April 18), revealed that she finds it hard to get other work when she is not in the soap.
Speaking on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Brooks said: "I think there is typecasting and you probably do have to convince people that you can come out of a soap... [and] you can be other things and be somebody else.
"It can be tough for us, but it is hard for an audience to see past it, especially for a character like mine, to see you as anything but Janine because I've played her for so long."
Brooks also admitted that fans are so used to seeing her as Janine that she gets drunk people come up to her in the street asking for sex and drugs.
"I don't get shouted at so much now that I am older and we just have dinner parties. I have got to that age, but yeah the classic lines when she was an alcoholic and drug user, they'd shout, 'Can I have a line, can I have a shag?'"
Viewers will see Janine try to get her life back together on Monday, following her return to Albert Square.
The actress said: "Michael Moon is in for a fight. She is back as a bitch and that's when I love playing her. It's like, 'Don't mess with me'. It is really fun."
EastEnders airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has admitted she struggles to get other acting roles because of her soap character typecasting.
The actress, whose character Janine Butcher returned to Walford last night (April 18), revealed that she finds it hard to get other work when she is not in the soap.
Speaking on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Brooks said: "I think there is typecasting and you probably do have to convince people that you can come out of a soap... [and] you can be other things and be somebody else.
"It can be tough for us, but it is hard for an audience to see past it, especially for a character like mine, to see you as anything but Janine because I've played her for so long."
Brooks also admitted that fans are so used to seeing her as Janine that she gets drunk people come up to her in the street asking for sex and drugs.
"I don't get shouted at so much now that I am older and we just have dinner parties. I have got to that age, but yeah the classic lines when she was an alcoholic and drug user, they'd shout, 'Can I have a line, can I have a shag?'"
Viewers will see Janine try to get her life back together on Monday, following her return to Albert Square.
The actress said: "Michael Moon is in for a fight. She is back as a bitch and that's when I love playing her. It's like, 'Don't mess with me'. It is really fun."
EastEnders airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.
EastEnders favourite Charlie Brooks has played down reports that she is planning to quit the soap in the near future.
The actress and I'm A Celebrity winner, who plays Walford schemer Janine Butcher, has today (May 14) been tipped to pursue new roles in Los Angeles when her current contract ends.
A source told The Sun: "Charlie wants to give a LA a try and won't be satisfied until she does. As far as she understands, there will be an option to return. Janine is a ratings winner, and she's hugely regarded among the cast and crew."
Responding to the claims, Brooks commented: "I've only just returned to EastEnders and I'm really happy. I've got some big storylines coming up and am really excited by them."
Janine headed back to Walford in April following a six-month break, and Digital Spy understands that Brooks's latest contract will run for many more months.
Despite this, the 32-year-old has made no secret of her desire to explore other opportunities in the long-term.
She said last month: "I'll know when the time's right for Janine to go, and there is loads of other acting stuff I'd like to do. I'd also like to have the experience of living in another country."
Brooks has been playing Janine on and off since 1999.
EastEnders' Janine Butcher and Michael Moon are forced to unite next week after their daughter Scarlett has an accident.
Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is continuing with his plan to get Janine (Charlie Brooks) on-side and tries to arrange a picnic in the Square gardens, but Janine is appalled by the idea.
Despite telling Janine that he is trying to make an effort and he wants Scarlett to spend one night a week with him, Janine isn't having any of it and bluntly refuses.
However, while they are arguing, Scarlett's buggy falls over, leaving her trapped under it. They race to the pram and luckily manage to find Scarlett unharmed, but realise it is a wake-up call for them both.
The two begin to thaw as they spend the evening with Scarlett, and as Michael goes to leave, Janine persuades him to stay.
The sexual tension between the two of them is obvious but Janine quickly becomes infuriated when she realises Michael is playing her to make her want him.
Michael is triumphant, thinking that he will be in her bed by the end of the night, but when alone, Janine makes a phone call...
EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday, August 9 on BBC One.
tammyy2j
15-09-2013, 19:15
Is Charlie leaving the show too as well as Steve?
Charlie Brooks is quitting EastEnders again – hinting the decision came after the soap’s slump in the ratings.
It’s the third departure for the actress, who plays Albert Square superbitch Janine Butcher.
Mum-of-one Charlie, 32, said: “I decided a while ago it was time for me to leave Janine behind.”
The I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here winner wants to explore new roles and will also star in a spin-off of the hit jungle show, hosted by Ant & Dec.
But Janine won’t be killed off in EastEnders, leaving the door open for a possible return.
There was some regret about her decision to leave following a new effort to reverse the drop in ratings to catch rivals Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
The BBC soap is now pinning its hopes on new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins.
Charlie added: “When I found out he was returning I was gutted.
"I know how fantastic he is and that he will be putting the show back to its rightful place.”
And, hinting she won’t be gone forever, Charlie added: “Janine still has a way to go yet and is never far from Walford.
"It may be more see you later than goodbye.”
Janine is currently involved in a murder plot involving ex-love Michael Moon.
Charlie first quit in 2004, but was back in 2008 and remained until last year when she took an extended break to travel the world with daughter Kiki, and appear in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity.
Charlie returned to EastEnders again in April but will depart once more in early 2014.
The actress will be on ITV next month in spin-off I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now.
Yesterday an EastEnders insider said: “Charlie is involved in a massive storyline at the moment that just gets bigger and bigger.”
Charlie Brooks is quitting EastEnders again – hinting the decision came after the soap’s slump in the ratings.
It’s the third departure for the actress, who plays Albert Square superbitch Janine Butcher.
Mum-of-one Charlie, 32, said: “I decided a while ago it was time for me to leave Janine behind.”
The I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here winner wants to explore new roles and will also star in a spin-off of the hit jungle show, hosted by Ant & Dec.
But Janine won’t be killed off in EastEnders, leaving the door open for a possible return.
There was some regret about her decision to leave following a new effort to reverse the drop in ratings to catch rivals Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
The BBC soap is now pinning its hopes on new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins.
Charlie added: “When I found out he was returning I was gutted.
"I know how fantastic he is and that he will be putting the show back to its rightful place.”
And, hinting she won’t be gone forever, Charlie added: “Janine still has a way to go yet and is never far from Walford.
"It may be more see you later than goodbye.”
Janine is currently involved in a murder plot involving ex-love Michael Moon.
Charlie first quit in 2004, but was back in 2008 and remained until last year when she took an extended break to travel the world with daughter Kiki, and appear in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity.
Charlie returned to EastEnders again in April but will depart once more in early 2014.
The actress will be on ITV next month in spin-off I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now.
Yesterday an EastEnders insider said: “Charlie is involved in a massive storyline at the moment that just gets bigger and bigger.”
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has decided to leave her role as Janine Butcher.
The actress, who has played Janine on and off since 1999, will depart screens in early 2014 after dramatic storylines for her character.
An EastEnders spokesperson confirmed the news to Digital Spy this morning (October 28).
As show bosses want to leave the door open for a future return, Janine is not expected to be killed off in her exit plot.
Brooks told The Mirror: "I decided a while ago it was time for me to leave Janine behind."
She added: "Janine still has a way to go yet and is never far from Walford. It may be more see you later than goodbye."
The news may not come as a surprise to fans as Brooks has made no secret of her desires to explore other career opportunities and to do more travelling.
Janine's current storyline sees her estranged husband Michael Moon plotting to kill her with help from Alice Branning.
The plot reaches its climax this week as a final showdown between all three characters leads to a death at Halloween.
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has decided to leave her role as Janine Butcher.
The actress, who has played Janine on and off since 1999, will depart screens in early 2014 after dramatic storylines for her character.
An EastEnders spokesperson confirmed the news to Digital Spy this morning (October 28).
As show bosses want to leave the door open for a future return, Janine is not expected to be killed off in her exit plot.
Brooks told The Mirror: \"I decided a while ago it was time for me to leave Janine behind.\"
She added: \"Janine still has a way to go yet and is never far from Walford. It may be more see you later than goodbye.\"
The news may not come as a surprise to fans as Brooks has made no secret of her desires to explore other career opportunities and to do more travelling.
Janine's current storyline sees her estranged husband Michael Moon plotting to kill her with help from Alice Branning.
The plot reaches its climax this week as a final showdown between all three characters leads to a death at Halloween.
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EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has decided to leave her role as Janine Butcher.
The actress, who has played Janine on and off since 1999, will depart screens in early 2014 after dramatic storylines for her character.
An EastEnders spokesperson confirmed the news to Digital Spy this morning (October 28).
As show bosses want to leave the door open for a future return, Janine is not expected to be killed off in her exit plot.
Brooks told The Mirror: \"I decided a while ago it was time for me to leave Janine behind.\"
She added: \"Janine still has a way to go yet and is never far from Walford. It may be more see you later than goodbye.\"
The news may not come as a surprise to fans as Brooks has made no secret of her desires to explore other career opportunities and to do more travelling.
Janine's current storyline sees her estranged husband Michael Moon plotting to kill her with help from Alice Branning.
The plot reaches its climax this week as a final showdown between all three characters leads to a death at Halloween.
Already posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?114887-Janine-to-Commit-Murder&p=798599#post798599
Why another thread when her possible departure and end of storyline with Michael is being discussed here already?
owenlee4me
28-10-2013, 17:44
according to today on Yahoo, Janine is yet again leaving!! she's like a bloody boomarang, keep bouncing back, so no doubt, when she's hard up again, she will come back
she is a loss for eastenders great character and actress
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