daisy38
25-04-2005, 09:43
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Shane To Save Cousins
Eastenders star Shane Richie has launched a campaign to save his on-screen family from being split up by producers.
Shane is rallying round the 'Enders cast members in a bid to save newcomers Jake Maskall, who plays Danny, and Joel Beckett, who plays Jake, who were both axed at the start of the month.
Jake Maskall told Star magazine that the popular actor had been "crushed" when he heard the bosses' plans.
"He started up a petition straight away," he said "which he urged the rest of the cast to sign."
The feeling has been mutual amongst the cast - Wendy Richards, who plays Pauline Fowler, threw her arms around the two actors when she heard the news.
Shane's character was a real hit when he conned his way into managing the Queen Vic pub back in 2002.
Producers had hoped they could capitalise on their success with Shane by bringing more of the Moon clan to Walford - and it worked - viewers fell for the cheeky brothers in spades.
But despite all this the pair were sacked after it was decided there were too many gangsters in the soap.
Fans of the sexy pair have already hit the BBC with enough complaints to send producers scurrying into meetings to re-think their decision.
Jake, who once described his role in the struggling show as his "dream job" said he was grateful for the support but was doubtful they'd be saved:
"I don't think the BBC will go back on their word."
Shane To Save Cousins
Eastenders star Shane Richie has launched a campaign to save his on-screen family from being split up by producers.
Shane is rallying round the 'Enders cast members in a bid to save newcomers Jake Maskall, who plays Danny, and Joel Beckett, who plays Jake, who were both axed at the start of the month.
Jake Maskall told Star magazine that the popular actor had been "crushed" when he heard the bosses' plans.
"He started up a petition straight away," he said "which he urged the rest of the cast to sign."
The feeling has been mutual amongst the cast - Wendy Richards, who plays Pauline Fowler, threw her arms around the two actors when she heard the news.
Shane's character was a real hit when he conned his way into managing the Queen Vic pub back in 2002.
Producers had hoped they could capitalise on their success with Shane by bringing more of the Moon clan to Walford - and it worked - viewers fell for the cheeky brothers in spades.
But despite all this the pair were sacked after it was decided there were too many gangsters in the soap.
Fans of the sexy pair have already hit the BBC with enough complaints to send producers scurrying into meetings to re-think their decision.
Jake, who once described his role in the struggling show as his "dream job" said he was grateful for the support but was doubtful they'd be saved:
"I don't think the BBC will go back on their word."