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Abigail
07-11-2007, 15:52
The writers of EastEnders have created a new gay character to join the soap in the New Year, it has been revealed.

Jane Beale's gay brother will turn up in Albert Square and stir up some trouble with the Walford residents.

A source said: "The bosses at EastEnders have seen how well Antony Cotton does as Sean in Corrie. He's become incredibly popular with viewers so they've decided it's time to have a gay character of their own.

"However, he's not going to be as camp as Sean. This guy's going to be very suave and a real charmer."

Previously the soap has had regular gay characters in the form of Colin and Barry, as well as Tony and Simon and Doctor Fonseca.
Siobhan
07-11-2007, 16:02
where did you get this info cause all gay claims prior to this have been denied
Abigail
07-11-2007, 16:14
where did you get this info cause all gay claims prior to this have been denied

Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a79408/new-gay-character-to-join-eastenders.html
Bryan
07-11-2007, 16:24
good news, it's about time they got themselves a gay character, one of things the show was lacking

and i'm glad it's not just a "token gay", he actually will have family in the Square.

and thank god he isn't going to be camp like Anthony Cotton, that would just ruin what is currently a damn good show!
Katy
07-11-2007, 17:28
I agree they havent had a gay character in a long time. I also llike the fact that the character is going to already have alink to the show, ie being Janes brother. Also Thank God he isnt going to be very camp.
DaVeyWaVey
07-11-2007, 17:45
I'm glad they aren't going down the camp route with this character - will be interesting to see what actor is lined up for this role and how well he is portrayed on screen.
Abi
07-11-2007, 19:07
Sounds like they're just trying to tick every demographic box
Perdita
08-11-2007, 06:06
Sounds like they're just trying to tick every demographic box

That is what I think too. I don't remember Jane ever talking about a gay brother, unless I missed it. :searchme:
tindie
08-11-2007, 20:15
Good news

Good news and i the clad they are keeping the Beale's the main family isoap.
Chloe
09-11-2007, 13:18
Sounds like they're just trying to tick every demographic box

That is what I think too. I don't remember Jane ever talking about a gay brother, unless I missed it. :searchme:

Or Jane's mum, when she visited Jane about the wedding etc
Dutchgirl
17-11-2007, 11:00
I'm glad. I'm curious how the lads will react. But hey The Eastend is a trendy place to be nowadays.