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lizann
17-01-2015, 23:34
joins as a villain

parkerman
18-01-2015, 00:04
Apparently he is to make an "explosive" debut during the February "live" week.

No doubt his debut will rock the Square and the inhabitants' lives will never be the same again.

Perdita
18-01-2015, 04:39
EastEnders bosses have cast Richard Blackwood to play a new villainous character on the BBC soap.

The actor and TV personality will make his first appearance on the show next month, featuring in one of the first live scenes in the highly-anticipated 30th anniversary 'live week'.
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Richard Blackwood
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With secrecy surrounding many of the anniversary storylines, show chiefs are keeping tight-lipped about the character that Blackwood will be playing.

However, insiders have promised an "explosive" and "thrilling" debut for his new alter ego, who will be shaking up life on Albert Square.

In a statement, Blackwood thanked EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins and the show's casting director Julia Crampsie for trusting him with the role.

He commented: "I wanna thank Dominic and Julia for giving me this amazing opportunity. EastEnders is a show I've grown up watching, so to film on Albert Square is something I'll never get used to! To know my first-ever scene will be a live one hopefully means the team believe in me and I won't let them down!"
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Richard Blackwood
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Treadwell-Collins added: "Richard Blackwood has always been on our EastEnders wish list - and now the perfect part has come along.

"Richard's an authentic Londoner and a terrific actor, bringing with him warmth, humour and energy which will add so many layers to this 21st century EastEnders villain. The status quo in the Square is about to be well and truly shaken…"

Blackwood's previous acting work includes appearances in a number of TV and theatre productions. He is also known for his stand-up comedy, presenting and music work.

tammyy2j
18-01-2015, 14:41
Is he Kim's husband and baby daddy?

Perdita
18-01-2015, 16:29
...

Perdita
18-01-2015, 16:29
Is he Kim's husband and baby daddy?

Thinking the same!!

maidmarian
19-01-2015, 15:37
Apparently he is to make an "explosive" debut during the February "live" week.

No doubt his debut will rock the Square and the inhabitants' lives will never be the same again.

perhaps we should start a collection to
buy publicity team a dictionary/ thesaurus
tho there are some on Internet.
Numerous alternatives but wouldn't mind
repititions if the storylines were explosive
not damp squibs! Some are and catch
peoples interest - others just rehashes!

And we would miss your comments!!

maidmarian
19-01-2015, 15:37
Apparently he is to make an "explosive" debut during the February "live" week.

No doubt his debut will rock the Square and the inhabitants' lives will never be the same again.

perhaps we should start a collection to
buy publicity team a dictionary/ thesaurus
tho there are some on Internet.
Numerous alternatives but wouldn't mind
repititions if the storylines were explosive
not damp squibs! Some are and catch
peoples interest - others just rehashes!

And we would miss your comments!!

lizann
19-01-2015, 19:42
Is he Kim's husband and baby daddy?

who will bed denise i bet

lizann
19-01-2015, 19:42
Is he Kim's husband and baby daddy?

who will bed denise i bet

Perdita
14-02-2015, 20:52
Richard Blackwood has described his EastEnders character as being "connected to everybody".

Speaking about his upcoming stint in Albert Square to A.Dot on BBC Radio 1Xtra, the actor, comedian and musician said he "didn't see [the role] coming."

Asked to describe his villainous character, Blackwood said: "I'm your best friend and your worst enemy.

"He has just got layers, villain is just too basic of a word. He's connected to enough people."

He continued: "I'm connected to everybody."

The actor was also asked if he knew who killed Lucy Beale, a mystery which will be revealed during the EastEnders 30th anniversary celebrations.

Blackwood said: "This is the thing - I don't know, and I'm being really honest... I was there and I rehearsed the scene and then they said, 'Everybody's got to clear the lot now'."

The actor will make his debut in the soap during a live scene on Tuesday, February 17.

"I am so looking forward to it... I come from a live background," he said.

Dazzle
14-02-2015, 22:39
There's certainly a lot of mystery surrounding Richard Blackwood's character. :D

Kim
14-02-2015, 23:37
Pat Evans he is not. I wonder if Richard Blackwood just has a big ego.

Dazzle
15-02-2015, 00:00
Pat Evans he is not. I wonder if Richard Blackwood just has a big ego.

More than likely lol :D

owenlee4me
15-02-2015, 19:07
:clap:
Good thinking tammy 2J, he is a handsome chap, can see Kim having fun with him

alan45
17-02-2015, 00:25
The BBC has released the first pictures of Richard Blackwood on the set of EastEnders.

The actor will be making his debut during the soap's highly-anticipated 30th anniversary Live Week.

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Richard Blackwood

EastEnders bosses are keeping tight-lipped about Blackwood's role in the soap and are yet to release the character's name.

Blackwood said his villainous character has got several layers to him.

"I'm your best friend and your worst enemy," he explained. "He has just got layers, villain is just too basic of a word. He's connected to enough people."

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Richard Blackwood

Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins previously said the actor and comedian has been on his "wish list" for some time.

"Richard's an authentic Londoner and a terrific actor, bringing with him warmth, humour and energy which will add so many layers to this 21st century EastEnders villain. The status quo in the Square is about to be well and truly shaken…"

maidmarian
17-02-2015, 01:11
status quo is shaken- another phrase for the
shockometer and Latin too!
Must be making extra effort for anniversary

maidmarian
17-02-2015, 01:11
dupl

Dazzle
17-02-2015, 01:25
The status quo in the Square is about to be well and truly shaken…"


status quo is shaken- another phrase for the
shockometer and Latin too!
Must be making extra effort for anniversary

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

All that effort's working on me! I'm champing at the bit to find out more about this character. All the secrecy must mean he's something to do with Lucy (or one of the other big stories of this week).

tammyy2j
17-02-2015, 01:54
Kim gives birth this week

lizann
17-02-2015, 20:04
was that him looking for ronnie a secret husband

Dazzle
17-02-2015, 20:18
was that him looking for ronnie a secret husband

Exactly what I was thinking Liz!

tammyy2j
17-02-2015, 22:46
was that him looking for ronnie a secret husband

And just in time as she is waking up miraculously

Kissinger
18-02-2015, 00:23
OOOO wonder if it is his baby then??

and there is poor CC thinking it's his, :crying:

that would cause some problems!!! :nono:

xx_Dan_xx
18-02-2015, 00:40
OOOO wonder if it is his baby then??

and there is poor CC thinking it's his, :crying:

that would cause some problems!!! :nono:

If it is his baby, Matthew wouldn't be white if I remember correctly from my biology lesson.

xx_Dan_xx
18-02-2015, 00:40
.

Kissinger
18-02-2015, 12:20
If was his baby, Matthew wouldn't be white if I remember from my biology lesson.

it can happen, seems the baby is white when born and gradually gets darker (depends on how fair the mother is?) but, she was possibly pregnant when they met,
So did this chap know she was pregnant? and didn't and thats why she suddenly reappeared on the square?
Hmmm

Kissinger
18-02-2015, 12:20
If was his baby, Matthew wouldn't be white if I remember from my biology lesson.

it can happen, seems the baby is white when born and gradually gets darker (depends on how fair the mother is?) but, she was possibly pregnant when they met,
So did this chap know she was pregnant? and didn't and thats why she suddenly reappeared on the square?
Hmmm

Dazzle
18-02-2015, 12:44
While it is technically possible that Ronnie and Richard Blackwood's character could have a very light skinned baby, it's incredibly rare and the baby would probably still have some other black features.

Ronnie appeared to be 100% sure the baby was Charlie's and I imagine she'd have been very nervous if there was any possibility the baby she was carrying could turn out to be mixed race.

I don't think there's any doubt the baby is Charlie's as there's far more drama to be had when she finds out about his and Roxy's one night stand. Also a descendant of both the Mitchells and Cottons holds plenty of future dramatic promise.

sarah c
18-02-2015, 12:45
Richard B's character is called Vincent?

originally i thought it was someone known to Ronnie, Phil and ian (hence Phil needing to tell Ian)

but I cannot remember any Vincent from EE past?

Perdita
18-02-2015, 12:59
Bobby Davro played Vinnie, the boyfriend of Shirley for a while ... Vinnie, short for Vincent????

Perdita
18-02-2015, 13:50
EastEnders newcomer Richard Blackwood has insisted that his character will not be a psychopath.

Blackwood made his first appearance as mysterious newcomer Vincent during last night's episode (February 17). While there is still some secrecy surrounding his arrival, Vincent appears to know both Phil and Ronnie Mitchell.

Speaking in a live webchat Q&A last night with host Ellie Taylor, Blackwood revealed that his character isn't completely bad.

He said: "He's not a psychopath because it's EastEnders, but he has got a very dark side. If you are in that world, then he will be dark with you, but to anybody else he's cool. He has got a heart but to the villains, he is villainous."

Blackwood admitted that the cast helped him not to be nervous about his live debut.

"I've got to say Jessie (Wallace), Letitia (Dean) and all the guys, they really made me feel at ease," he said. "Adam (Woodyatt) is the nicest guy. He was checking I was alright and all of them made me feel at home."

Blackwood also said that the live shots took a lot of practice, revealing that one of the scenes last night was rehearsed 20 times.

"We rehearsed for a long time," he explained. "They all rehearsed more than me because they have been there for longer and have meatier scenes.

"They are very pedantic here. The opening scene you saw us do, we rehearsed 20 times. They don't play around and you've got to hit your mark. It has got to be spot on."
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Richard Blackwood in EastEnders
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When asked who he would like to see return to the soap, Blackwood said: "Bring Grant back. It would just work out. It would be nice.

"Nick isn't here anymore but he did hand over the baton. I've got a lot of love for him. I met John Altman at the National Television Awards and I saw him again at The Graham Norton Show and we shared dressing rooms. He told me what it was going to be like and stuff. "

lizann
18-02-2015, 14:56
Richard B's character is called Vincent?

originally i thought it was someone known to Ronnie, Phil and ian (hence Phil needing to tell Ian)

but I cannot remember any Vincent from EE past?

another of kathy's sons :p

he brought white roses to ronnie so must know her well if they are her favourite flower

tammyy2j
19-02-2015, 23:22
So Vincent gave Ronnie a gun

Dazzle
19-02-2015, 23:25
So Vincent gave Ronnie a gun

They're old pals and he seems to be in love with her.

lizann
23-02-2015, 20:18
kim's man is called vincent

tammyy2j
12-03-2015, 23:31
Could Vincent be Les and Claudette's son and also Kim's baby daddy?

Perdita
14-04-2015, 07:20
EastEnders will reveal more about Vincent's backstory next week as his ties to both Kim Fox and Ronnie Mitchell are explained.

It has previously been revealed that Vincent (Richard Blackwood) is Kim's estranged partner, and he was also seen giving Ronnie (Samantha Womack) a gun during the flashback episode in Live Week.

However, there are several unanswered questions over Kim and Vincent's history and what his true involvement was with Ronnie.

Scenes to be aired next week will see an emotional Kim (Tameka Empson) tearfully confess to Denise that she has been lying about everything that has happened to her over the last few months.

Kim then comes clean to Denise about Vincent and the secrets she has been hiding, leaving her sister shocked.

Later, Vincent watches an oblivious Kim from the Square, but what has she been hiding about him?
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Vincent turns up at the hospital looking for Ronnie.
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Vincent turns up looking for Ronnie

Meanwhile, the history Vincent shares with Ronnie also becomes apparent when he pays her a visit in hospital.

During the visit, Vincent leaves Ronnie shaken when he reminds her of the winter they spent together in 2013...

EastEnders airs these scenes on Thursday April 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

lizann
14-04-2015, 11:36
a foster kid of donna's mum too

Perdita
26-04-2015, 11:46
Richard Blackwood more about his previous experience of suffering from depression before landing a role in EastEnders.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Blackwood shares how his experiences of 10 years ago now make him a good example for others.

"When you're on TV, people don't think you've been through real things. But I went through a really bad phase," Blackwood said. "I lost everything, but I'm glad it happened because I've been able to tell others that no matter how bad things are, they'll improve."

Since landing the role of Vincent Hubbard, Blackwood has revealed that he's been able to turn his life around.

"Nobody seemed interested in giving me a break, then EastEnders came along and said, 'We'll take a chance on him.' Now everybody's paying attention!"

His EastEnders character was memorably introduced during EastEnders Live Week in February and is connected to both Ronnie Mitchell and Kim Fox, who has since been revealed to be the mother of his daughter, Pearl.

"Vincent is capable of dark deeds," he said of his character. "He's done things in the past that make him a person to be feared. Kim says she doesn't want anything to do with him because he killed someone. Has he? I'll leave that to the viewer's imagination."

EastEnders continues on Monday at 8pm on BBC One.

Perdita
29-04-2015, 14:31
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood has explained that Vincent is genuinely torn between Kim Fox and Ronnie Mitchell.

Although Vincent is still a man of great mystery, viewers are aware that he is married to Kim (Tameka Empson) and shares a history with Ronnie (Samantha Womack).

Next week's episodes will see Vincent confront both women before making a decision about his future, but Blackwood revealed that his alter ego has reasons to be with both of them.

Speaking to Inside Soap, he said: "It is not a case of him being greedy or not being able to make up his mind, but Ronnie and Kim both represent things he needs in his life.

"He is torn between the devil and the angel, basically. That is his story."

Although upcoming episodes will see Vincent struggle to make a decision, Blackwood knows what he would do in his character's situation.

He said: "I would choose Kim, as she offers stability - every guy who has been on the streets ultimately wants to come off the streets.

"They don't want to stay there because they know it is either prison or death if they do. So while I think he and Ronnie are from the same stock, I think they would be bad for each other.

"That would be like two alcoholics being together - you have to be with somebody who doesn't drink, in order to stop drinking."

Blackwood also added that while he believes Kim is a good match for Vincent, she also has a very good reason to be scared of him.

He added: "They are both quite impulsive, that is what brought them together. Kim likes that Vincent is a bit rebellious, but he is also a go-getter, a man's man - and she has to be with a man able to stand up to her.

"The flipside is, Kim won't tolerate his nonsense, and isn't afraid to tell him! Vincent finds it exciting that his partner will let him have it if he steps out of line.

"Kim is scared and she has good reason to be, but that will reveal itself. We will find out why soon enough - and it definitely won't be an anti-climax!"

lizann
14-05-2015, 18:19
really not liking vincent so far no charisma or interesting qualities

Perdita
28-07-2015, 17:21
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood knows exactly who is to blame for his character Vincent Hubbard's bad behaviour - his mum Claudette.

The actor has been appearing on screen as Vincent since February and is now keen to explore how his alter ego's family ties have made him the man he is today.

Blackwood told Inside Soap: "I want to know what made him go dark. He's a good man in many ways, so it'll be interesting to find out what the catalyst for that was. He does get his villainy from his mum, though - Claudette is a bit of a gangster herself!

"You'll see more of this darker side to her, and you'll realise that there is no other way Vincent could ever have turned out with her as a mother. She's like Violet Kray was with her boys.

"Claudette's not soft - she knows what Vincent is capable of and she'll back him all the way."

Next week's EastEnders episodes see Vincent at the centre of the action again, starting off when he gets beaten up by Phil Mitchell for changing the name of The Albert.

This doesn't stop Vincent from messing further with the Mitchells, as he then betrays his wife Kim Fox by continuing to pursue Ronnie.

Discussing the love triangle, Blackwood added: "Vincent doesn't enjoy being a player. He's not messing with these two women to feed his ego. He wants to make it work with Kim, but he can't fight his feelings for Ronnie. They've got so much history.

"Vincent knows Kim is the person to keep him on the straight and narrow. He wants to give baby Pearl the childhood he missed out on. His dad was never there, so now he's got the family he never had growing up. But he just doesn't feel as deeply for Kim as he does for Ronnie."

Kim
29-07-2015, 21:44
Toytown villain, can't stand him. DTC got rid of Carl White and I think he was scarier/more convincing. Ronnie and Vincent are cringeworthy.

Dazzle
30-07-2015, 14:39
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood knows exactly who is to blame for his character Vincent Hubbard's bad behaviour - his mum Claudette.

I like Vincent but don't find him very scary. Claudette is far more menacing in my opinion! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-990255.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)

It's disappointing he'll be chasing Ronnie again as I hoped he'd stay faithful to Kim. I suppose DTC's getting rid of Charlie to clear the way for a Ronnie/Vincent pairing. :wall:

owenlee4me
30-07-2015, 15:50
I like Vincent but don't find him very scary. Claudette is far more menacing in my opinion! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-990255.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)

It's disappointing he'll be chasing Ronnie again as I hoped he'd stay faithful to Kim. I suppose DTC's getting rid of Charlie to clear the way for a Ronnie/Vincent pairing. :wall:

I think Vincent is a poor actor, he may be nice on the eye, but sorry he's a bit corny, but yes, I agree Claudette seems like a bit of a bad un, nice change to see a woman who has some personna and not dumb blonde Ronnie

owenlee4me
30-07-2015, 15:50
I like Vincent but don't find him very scary. Claudette is far more menacing in my opinion! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-990255.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)

It's disappointing he'll be chasing Ronnie again as I hoped he'd stay faithful to Kim. I suppose DTC's getting rid of Charlie to clear the way for a Ronnie/Vincent pairing. :wall:

I think Vincent is a poor actor, he may be nice on the eye, but sorry he's a bit corny, but yes, I agree Claudette seems like a bit of a bad un, nice change to see a woman who has some personna and not dumb blonde Ronnie

lizann
07-08-2015, 01:01
twitter chatter that vincent could be eric mitchell's son

Dazzle
07-08-2015, 20:37
twitter chatter that vincent could be eric mitchell's son

There's also rumours going about that he's Gavin's or Les' son. :D

Why would Vincent hate Phil so much if he's his brother? Maybe he doesn't know, but that doesn't explain Claudette's antipathy.

tammyy2j
06-10-2015, 22:52
Richard Blackwood has said playing EastEnders villain Vincent Hubbard is a "real challenge".

The actor and comedian made his debut on the soap in February and viewers have watched Vincent become Albert Square's newest villain.

Speaking to Richard at the Inside Soap Awards 2015 sponsored by Dream Bingo, he tells Reveal: "I love playing Vincent. I know it sounds very cliche but I really love the fact that I play someone completely opposite from me. When I first came into the show, people expected me to do comedy, and also, being affiliated with Tameka Empson, they expected us to be a comedy couple.

"Me being a serious guy and playing a villain, and a new villain on the square, I don't think anyone anticipated that. It's a real challenge and I'm glad I took it."

Vincent came onto the square already having history with Ronnie Mitchell, and recently, viewers have seen Vincent and Ronnie rekindle their fling, with his wife Kim Fox unaware of his infidelity.

Richard says he and Samantha Womack (who plays Ronnie) often burst into a song in-between filming takes.

"In a short space of time we've become the best of friends," Richard tells us. "We're always singing in between takes. We'll sing a song and she'll do the high notes, while I do the low notes. She knows her music too."

But, what's next for Vincent?

"What I want to come now is coming, which is more layers. You'll see more of the sensitive and emotional side of Vincent and the root of his darkness, which is good for me as an actor because I had to dig deep and show a side that people have never been seen. I'm looking forward to the audience seeing that."

Perdita
08-10-2015, 11:35
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood has suggested that fans will find out what happened to Charlie Cotton at some stage.

Dramatic scenes airing last month implied that Charlie could have been killed by dangerous pair Vincent and Ronnie when he refused to leave Walford without his son Matthew.

Viewers weren't shown what exactly happened to Charlie after the pair confronted him at Dot's house, but it didn't look very promising for him when his wallet was later found in a bin on the street.

Speaking to the Radio Times, Blackwood said: "I know what's happened to Charlie, but the audience has yet to find out.

"If it's right for him to do it, he'll do it. He has no problems. If it's an issue and he needs to get you out of the way, he'll get you out of the way."

Vincent is currently betraying his wife Kim by enjoying a fling with Ronnie, but Blackwood has admitted that he thinks his character could be making a mistake.
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Vincent goes to Ronnie's rescue
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Vincent is having an affair with Ronnie

He said: "I, personally, think that he should be with Kim because that's his family and Vincent does want to go straight. But if he was just strait-laced, people would say he was boring. The fact that he's being torn gives him layers.

"I didn't want to play him as one-dimensional. It would have been easy to portray Vincent as a tough guy who's angry all the time. But the audience would get bored and they wouldn't believe it.

"I've based him on people I know - loving people who, if you cross them, will go all the way."

Dazzle
08-10-2015, 18:09
He said: "I, personally, think that he should be with Kim because that's his family and Vincent does want to go straight. But if he was just strait-laced, people would say he was boring. The fact that he's being torn gives him layers.

I don't agree. Mick's a nice guy but he's a far more interesting character than Vincent's been so far. Being a womaniser is just soooo predictable. It's subtle writing and nuanced acting that gives layers to a character, not a lack of morality.

Good acting can even overcome bad writing. Actors like Lindsay Coulson can portray a multitude of emotions with just subtle changes in their facial expressions.

Perdita
19-10-2015, 05:58
EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins has revealed that there's a lot more to learn about mysterious Vincent Hubbard.

Richard Blackwood has been appearing as Vincent since February, but the time has now come to delve deeper into what makes him tick.

Vincent had shown himself to be a loyal ally to Ronnie Mitchell in recent months, but last Friday's episode suggested that he might have another agenda and could in fact be working against her.

Speaking at an EastEnders press event, Treadwell-Collins teased: "There's big stuff for Vincent over the next few months with his feud with Ronnie.

"We're going to find out a lot more about Vincent. So far he's been a little bit intriguing, but we're about to find out exactly what's going on behind those glaring eyes."
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Vincent meets up with a mystery man
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Vincent meets up with a mystery man

When Vincent met up with his acquaintance in Friday's episode, he admitted that he had been working with Ronnie.

The mystery guy replied that this wasn't the plan, but Vincent enigmatically replied: "Well I've got something better in mind..."



digitalspy

Perdita
09-11-2015, 06:15
EastEnders joker Fatboy Chubb needs to watch out as he faces the wrath of Vincent Hubbard next week.

Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) finds himself with a dangerous new enemy when Vincent jumps to the defence of his sister Donna Yates in tense scenes.

The trouble begins when Vincent (Richard Blackwood) starts asking Donna some awkward questions about her relationship with Fatboy.

Vincent approves of the potential pairing, but he's shocked when he realises that things aren't going nearly as well as he thought.
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A furious Vincent tells Fatboy he is not impressed with how he has treated Donna
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Discovering that Fatboy has treated Donna badly since sleeping with her a few weeks ago, Vincent takes matters into his own hands and pays him a sinister visit.

Fatboy is terrified as the Walford villain turns threatening, and Vincent soon goes through with taking his revenge. How far will things go?
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Angry at how Fatboy treated Donna, Vincent takes shocking action ​
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EastEnders airs these scenes on Thursday, November 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

Perdita
11-11-2015, 05:13
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood expects fans to be "shocked" as they learn more about his mysterious character Vincent Hubbard.

Vincent has been tipped to take centre stage over the next few months as show bosses finally delve deeper into what makes him tick.

Speaking to Inside Soap's Yearbook 2016, Blackwood commented: "Luckily for me, people have really warmed to Vincent. It wasn't even a gradual thing! They love him and all the feedback I've had so far has been 100% positive.

"They can see there are more layers to him - we didn't want to show his dark side exploding on screen straight away. Being able to play a baddy where people say they like him, even though they know he's bad news, is a great feeling."

While little is known about Vincent's future, viewers were recently intrigued when they saw him meet up with a mystery man and hint that his loyalties don't really lie with Ronnie Mitchell.
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Vincent meets up with a mystery man
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Blackwood continued: "I've read some of the things coming up and the fans are going to be shocked. It's going to show so many different dynamics with Vincent.

"People will love him even more - but we're going to see much more of his darkness and where that comes from."

Meanwhile, EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins recently teased: "There's big stuff for Vincent over the next few months with his feud with Ronnie.

"We're going to find out a lot more about Vincent. So far he's been a little bit intriguing, but we're about to find out exactly what's going on behind those glaring eyes."

tammyy2j
11-11-2015, 13:22
I think Richard thinks way too highly of his character Vincent :p

tammyy2j
24-11-2015, 15:06
^ That guy above took Ronnie was it?

Is Vincent in Max's house or the old doctor surgery which I thought was downstairs like Billy's flat?

Perdita
24-11-2015, 15:24
Yes, you are right, that is the guy who took Ronnie

Dazzle
24-11-2015, 17:04
Is Vincent in Max's house or the old doctor surgery which I thought was downstairs like Billy's flat?

I believe it's the whole house which used to include the doctor's surgery in the basement.

Perdita
27-05-2016, 17:06
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood has teased that his character Vincent Hubbard will have some very big choices to make soon.

Vincent has been experiencing quieter times in Walford recently following the huge drama with his mum Claudette earlier this year, but that looks set to change over the coming weeks.

Although the actor was keeping tight-lipped on the exact details of the story, Blackwood did hint that viewers will find out where his loyalties really lie.

Speaking on Lorraine today (May 27), he said: "Vincent has got to make some choices. They always throw challenges at you, which is great because they trust you in terms of your acting and pulling it off.

"You will see Vincent get backed up and we will see where his loyalties lie."
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Vincent Hubbard refuses to speak about Claudette to Donna in EastEnders
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Despite having been on the show for a year-and-a-half, Blackwood admitted that he often still feels like the new boy on set - something which he plays on when he makes a mistake.

He added: "I still call myself the new boy when I do something wrong. When they say, 'Richard, the camera is over there', I say, 'I didn't know that - I'm still new!'

"The thing with EastEnders is that after a few months you feel like you have been there a long time. There are new people who have joined since me so I can't claim it anymore, which I am really upset about. If there is a middle road, I'll take that."


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lizann
21-02-2018, 20:58
is that his exit or back for aidan's murder

lizann
20-03-2018, 01:36
another one leaving by "mutual agreement", what for the albert which aidan owns

Perdita
20-03-2018, 04:42
EastEnders star Richard Blackwood is leaving the show after three years in the role of Vincent Hubbard, Digital Spy can confirm.

The actor has recently filmed his final scenes in the role and will bow out on screen later in the spring.

Digital Spy understands that Richard's departure is a mutual decision after he was presented with a storyline that would lead to Vincent leaving Walford.

An EastEnders insider told us that Richard was happy to take on the upcoming plot, as he felt it was the right time for him to move on and try other projects.

Speaking to Digital Spy, Richard confirmed: "I have loved every minute of my time at EastEnders, and although I will be sad to say goodbye, after three years it feels the right time to leave.

"I have been truly blessed with some great storylines since the moment I joined, but when I was presented with my last story, I knew it was time for Vincent to depart Walford.

"I'm now excited about what the future holds. I have a feature film out this year, I will be returning to theatre and also some great presenting TV gigs."

An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We can confirm that Richard will be leaving EastEnders this spring. Richard has been a great addition to the show and we wish him all the best for the future."

Vincent made his first appearance in EastEnders in February 2015, as the character turned up during a live scene in the show's 30th anniversary week.

Since then, his big storylines have included a tense feud with the Mitchell family, being revealed as a police informant and dealing with the daily dramas of being married to Kim Fox.

More recently, viewers saw Vincent caught up in the chaos of Aidan Maguire's botched heist, which left him in danger when the menacing gangster tried to settle a score from the past.


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tammyy2j
20-03-2018, 11:47
another one leaving by "mutual agreement", what for the albert which aidan owns

With Mel reopening her club, I think The Albert is gone, is Sharon also working at Mel's club with Billy and Jack?

lizann
10-04-2018, 01:17
i think he goes down or on run for luke's murder set up by phil

Perdita
10-04-2018, 16:36
EastEnders will be revisiting Luke Browning's death as Vincent Hubbard's exit story kicks off next week.

After months of mystery, Luke's fate was finally revealed last month as it became apparent that he'd been murdered by ruthless villain Aidan Maguire back in December.

Upcoming scenes will see Vincent team up with DI Franklin in a dangerous move that could end up changing his life forever.

Desperate to raise money, Vincent meets with DI Franklin to give him information on the recent heist scam – revealing that Aidan was the ringleader and Phil was also involved.

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Vincent Hubbard meets up with the police in EastEnders
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However, despite the fact that Vincent has audio evidence, the detective reveals that he needs more than that to convict Aidan and offers him an envelope of cash as an incentive.

Motivated by the money, Vincent starts pumping people for information on what happened to Luke, but ultimately reaches a dead end when he can't get any further.

After a failed attempt at talking to Phil, Vincent meets with the DI and is alarmed to discover he has a 24-hour deadline to find the information or risks going to jail himself.

To make matters worse for Vincent, his wife Kim starts to question his suspicious behaviour and demands to know who he has been meeting lately.

Phil Mitchell winds up Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders
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Although Vincent vows to be honest with Kim, he is thrown another curveball when he meets up with DI Franklin again and realises that he's in over his head.

By the end of the week, Kim is more baffled than ever by Vincent's behaviour and is later stunned when he drops a huge bombshell. What is it? And what will it mean for the couple?

Whatever happens, we already know that Vincent's days in Walford are numbered as Richard Blackwood has already filmed his final scenes in the role.

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Phil Mitchell winds up Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders
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EastEnders airs these scenes next week on BBC One.


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Perdita
17-04-2018, 10:43
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lizann
17-04-2018, 20:14
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aidan to kill vincent?

tammyy2j
01-11-2018, 13:10
I wonder will missing Vincent be addressed again, has Kim just given up and what about Vincent's bar The Albert?