Perdita
11-05-2017, 14:46
EastEnders fans may well recognise the show's new recruit Danny Walters as he's spent the last few years appearing in Benidorm.
Show bosses have announced that Danny is one fifth of a brand new Walford family when he arrives in his role as Keanu in the summer.
But if you think Danny looks familiar in the Taylor family promo picture, it's likely to be because he has spent the last few years starring in ITV's Benidorm.
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Danny Walters in Benidorm
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Danny played Tiger Dyke, who was introduced during the sixth series of the show in 2014, and has appeared in every series since.
EastEnders bosses have announced that Danny's EastEnders character Keanu is joining with his mum Karen and his siblings, providing the show with a big summer shake-up as they create quite the storm.
Not only do the new clan look far from quiet, but they're coming armed with some "explosive" storylines that are bound to keep viewers entertained for months to come.
Speaking about joining the soap, Danny said: "Having only been filming EastEnders for a few weeks, I feel so privileged to already feel a part of the team. Everyone has been so friendly and kind and gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome and supported.
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Karen, Keanu, Bernadette, Riley and Chatham Taylor in EastEnders
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"There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for The Taylors. Keanu is very grateful to live at Number 3 Albert Square and will try his very best not to disturb the peace in the Square."
Danny isn't the only member of the family who is likely to look familiar, because his new co-star Lorraine Stanley actually appeared in EastEnders last year in the role of Star Bragg's mum Thelma.
Digital Spy
Show bosses have announced that Danny is one fifth of a brand new Walford family when he arrives in his role as Keanu in the summer.
But if you think Danny looks familiar in the Taylor family promo picture, it's likely to be because he has spent the last few years starring in ITV's Benidorm.
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/19/640x359/gallery-1494508647-benidorm-danny-walters.jpg
Danny Walters in Benidorm
© ITV
Danny played Tiger Dyke, who was introduced during the sixth series of the show in 2014, and has appeared in every series since.
EastEnders bosses have announced that Danny's EastEnders character Keanu is joining with his mum Karen and his siblings, providing the show with a big summer shake-up as they create quite the storm.
Not only do the new clan look far from quiet, but they're coming armed with some "explosive" storylines that are bound to keep viewers entertained for months to come.
Speaking about joining the soap, Danny said: "Having only been filming EastEnders for a few weeks, I feel so privileged to already feel a part of the team. Everyone has been so friendly and kind and gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome and supported.
http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/17/19/768x639/gallery-1494437351-soaps-eastenders-taylor-family-109220398u239u2iuh3h4h3iuh4.jpg
Karen, Keanu, Bernadette, Riley and Chatham Taylor in EastEnders
© BBC
"There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for The Taylors. Keanu is very grateful to live at Number 3 Albert Square and will try his very best not to disturb the peace in the Square."
Danny isn't the only member of the family who is likely to look familiar, because his new co-star Lorraine Stanley actually appeared in EastEnders last year in the role of Star Bragg's mum Thelma.
Digital Spy