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EASTENDER Wellard is going to the great kennel in the sky, TV Biz can reveal.
The lovable alsatian — actually a bitch called Kyte — has grown too old for acting.
And we can reveal that Wellard, originally owned by spotty Robbie Jackson, will be killed off.
A source on the show said last night: “Wellard has been played by three different dogs from the family — Kyte, her mum and grandma.
“But now it’s time for the character to bow out gracefully.”
Wellard first arrived in 1994 when Robbie — played by Dean Gaffney — found him wandering the streets of Walford and started feeding him.
He later took him in and the newcomer lived with the Jacksons until Robbie left to go travelling in India.
Since then poor Wellard has been on a merry-go-round of homes. Robbie left him with his sister Sonia (Natalie Cassidy).
But she could not cope and asked Gus (Mohammed George) to take him in.
Gus handed Wellard to pal Mickey Miller (Joe Swash) when he left. But the Millers could not handle another pet in the house and encouraged Mickey to get rid of him.
Mickey recently sold the dog to Vinnie, who swapped him for Pat Butcher’s pineapple bucket.
And Bianca Jackson’s kids, Whitney and Tiffany, are now Wellard’s proud owners.
He has had lots of ups and downs — including several run-ins with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) after stealing food from the cafe.
Wellard once bit Ian, who retaliated by reporting him to the council.
Gus then had to hide him in the allotments — and Ian was later forced to back down.
Last year Wellard was dognapped by Jay Brown, but quickly released.
And Gus was sick in April after evil Sean Slater tricked him into believing he was eating Wellard in a spaghetti dish he had made.
Sean then set Wellard free, but he found his way back to Gus.
NOOOOOO :crying: :crying: :crying: Perdita loves Wellard :love:
LostVoodoo
26-06-2008, 06:24
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaw, no! :(
he'd better have a nice peaceful send off, nothing 'explosive'!
Yes, I hope so too, not everything has to be dramatic, they should just let him die in his sleep :crying:
Bad Wolf
26-06-2008, 07:59
Yes, I hope so too, not everything has to be dramatic, they should just let him die in his sleep :crying:
they could actually do something with this and give bianca's kids a story line other than being naughty - what trauma do kids go through when a beloved pet dies????
I wonder if Robbie will make a return. because you can't have a Wellard funeral without Robbie.
Chloe O'brien
26-06-2008, 10:44
Yes, I hope so too, not everything has to be dramatic, they should just let him die in his sleep :crying:
He's a mingey flee ridden mutt :lol:
I have to agree with Kath ^^^ thats what i was thinking.
confined to a life with the Jackson Clan - he's having a lucky escape!
StarsOfCCTV
26-06-2008, 12:19
Aww bless.
Knowing EE though they'll probably go for dramatics and run Wellard over or something :(
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
:crying: :crying: I dont think I'll be able to watch :(
sindydoll
26-06-2008, 12:40
oh no thats going to be heartbreaking to watch:(
The canine actor who plays Wellard in the BBC soap EastEnders is going to retire, it has been announced.
The Alsatian, a bitch called Kyte, has grown too old for acting and viewers of the BBC soap will see Wellard killed off later this year.
Wellard has, in fact, been played by three different dogs from the same family — Kyte, her mother and grandma.
Wellard arrived in Walford in 1994 when Robbie Jackson, played by Dean Gaffney, found him wandering the streets.
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After learning the newcomer had been mistreated by his owners, Robbie took the dog in and named him Wellard for "well hard", meaning very tough.
He stayed with the Jacksons until Robbie left to go travelling in India and he was passed to his sister Sonia, played by Natalie Cassidy, to look after - who passed him on to her friend Gus.
When Gus left, also to go travelling, with his girlfriend in May this year, Wellard was passed to his friend Mickey Miller.
The Millers could not handle another pet so Mickey sold the dog to Vinnie as a present for Shirley, but she did not want him.
Bianca Jackson's daughter, Whitney, then traded a pineapple for Wellard.
Robbie and Wellard were best friends
The dog has had his fair share of ups and downs. In February 2003 Robbie's move to India was delayed when his beloved dog was run over.
Two years later Wellard was incarcerated after biting bit Ian Beale, Adam Woodyatt, on his bottom.
Campaign T-shirts and posters with the slogan Walford One Owed Freedom (WOOF) were designed to help raise awareness of the dog's plight.
Following a trial Gus was allowed to take Wellard back home as long as he kept him on a lead at all times.
In 2007 Wellard was taken from outside for the cafe. The kidnappers demanded money but he was quickly released.
JustJodi
26-06-2008, 13:18
confined to a life with the Jackson Clan - he's having a lucky escape!
ain't that the truth!!!!!!:lol:
di marco
27-06-2008, 20:25
dont think it will be anything explosive, found this on msn:
Wellard is played by an Alsatian bitch named Kyte, and the character is apparently going to be put down, The Sun reports.
A source said: "Wellard has been played by three different dogs from the family - Kyte, her mum and grandma. But now it's time for the character to bow out gracefully."
Chloe O'brien
27-06-2008, 20:30
When is this happening I might light a candle and have a large voddie for him :rotfl:
di marco
27-06-2008, 20:33
When is this happening I might light a candle and have a large voddie for him :rotfl:
lol! i dunno, maybe august/september time?
Personally I think they should keep Well Ard and put some of the cast to sleep. Well Ard is a much better actor than some I could mention. Not of course that I was thinking of the Poison 'Gerrrrrrrroutttttttttttaaamaaaaaaahhhpab' Dwarf
Noooo they cant put him down :crying:
Chloe O'brien
28-06-2008, 02:38
Noooo they cant put him down :crying:
Yes they can Abbie. I'm auditioning for the role as the vet with the big syringe. Mohaawwwwwwwwww!!!!!
di marco
28-06-2008, 09:33
Noooo they cant put him down :crying:
i dont want them to kill wellard! :( though i suppose him being put down cos hes ill or something seeing as hes old is better than being run over or something
Noooo they cant put him down :crying:
Yes they can Abbie. I'm auditioning for the role as the vet with the big syringe. Mohaawwwwwwwwww!!!!!
:eek: Noooooooooooo! You cant! :( :angry:
I wondered when this would come. I mean, this is soapland, but a dog can't be immortal or anything. Also, larger dogs tend to live for less time than smaller breeds, so he's had a good innings in terms of his age, really.
After he's been on the show for 14 years, I think they'll make it tragic. I don't think it'll do much good in turning the Jackson kids away from being naughty, to be honest. I think Whitney will be gutted after she tried everything to get him from Vinnie for Tiffany, and looked really upset over the whole thing. But Tiffany didn't seem to want Wellard when she got Albert, and I think she'd have got bored of dogs quite easily - she hasn't spoken about one for weeks.
sindydoll
28-06-2008, 15:45
i think he should die in his sleep
Yeah, he deserves a painless death. All he's done is be a loyal companion to his owners and he's been shoved from owner to owner in return.
And to think it was only the other month or so we open a thread about him :(
i dont get the big deal, he's only a dog? granted i'm not an animal lover, but it's not like Wellard has contributed anything to the show in the grand scheme of things.
I bet they'll play that soppy instrumental ending when he dies in little Tiff's arms :lol:
lmao kath!!!!! your evilll, but i like it LOL
i agree bry it is only a dog!!!
:eek:!! Welard was the best thing that happened to Eastender :crying:
It will never be the same :(
:p
TaintedLove
29-06-2008, 17:01
Wellard bites Shirley and he contracts rabies
:)
Wellard bites Shirley and he contracts rabies
:)
:lol: :rotfl:
sindydoll
02-07-2008, 20:39
Wellard bites Shirley and he contracts rabies
:)nice one! :rotfl: :rotfl:
StarsOfCCTV
02-07-2008, 22:15
Wellard bites Shirley and he contracts rabies
:) :lol: I wouldn't be surprised!
Awwww what a nasty way to go :(
EASTENDERS bosses will have to re-edit scenes of mutt Wellard’s death — because he was breathing.
The lovable alsatian, who first appeared in 1994, is put down after developing acute pains.
Owner Bianca (Patsy Palmer) calls in a vet to give him a lethal injection.
But as his eyes close and Bianca bursts into tears, Wellard could be seen breathing.
An insider said: “Yes, it does look a bit suspect. We will have to do a quick re-edit.”
The scene will air next month.
:crying: :crying: :crying:
Noooooooooo :crying:
I dont think I can bear it :(
Let him breath and live :D :D
I will probably miss it as I will be in Spain and am not sure whether I am still able to get BBC, the last time in April I noticed that most channels went off the satellite over night. :(
JustJodi
24-07-2008, 14:59
Guess they will have to find another way to kill the poor dog off, since he can't jump in the back of a black cab and leave like every one else,,:rotfl: ( would be nice tho if he was able to leave with Gus and not come back, would make it cleaner )
I think I might be away too when this airs :(
Hollie-x
24-07-2008, 16:38
EASTENDERS bosses will have to re-edit scenes of mutt Wellard’s death — because he was breathing.
The lovable alsatian, who first appeared in 1994, is put down after developing acute pains.
Owner Bianca (Patsy Palmer) calls in a vet to give him a lethal injection.
But as his eyes close and Bianca bursts into tears, Wellard could be seen breathing.
An insider said: “Yes, it does look a bit suspect. We will have to do a quick re-edit.”
The scene will air next month.
:crying: :crying: :crying:
I'm sorry but that made me giggle!
He's lived surprisingly long for an alsatian and had no apparant problems associated with the breed.
Can't say I'm particulary fussed that he's leaving, I don't think he added anything to the show.
Chloe O'brien
26-07-2008, 22:59
EASTENDERS bosses will have to re-edit scenes of mutt Wellard’s death — because he was breathing.
The lovable alsatian, who first appeared in 1994, is put down after developing acute pains.
Owner Bianca (Patsy Palmer) calls in a vet to give him a lethal injection.
But as his eyes close and Bianca bursts into tears, Wellard could be seen breathing.
An insider said: “Yes, it does look a bit suspect. We will have to do a quick re-edit.”
The scene will air next month.
:crying: :crying: :crying:
Such a prima donna all he's asked to do is lie there and play dead and he can't even do that. Come on what dog can't play dead. :rotfl:
sindydoll
27-07-2008, 16:39
do we know how he dies
This is being shown a week on Friday. Bianca is called in a vet and is told he's dying, and refuses to believe it. Ricky has to talk her round, so I assume he is put down in the end. Read about it in The Sun this morning.
OH NO!!!!!! Im going to miss it :(
:crying:
makes me laugh.. in our local mag here there is a big pic of ricky and bianca saying "united in Grief".. makes it sound like something is going to happen to Liam not the dog :lol::lol: they would do anything to sell papers
di marco
06-08-2008, 09:38
This is being shown a week on Friday. Bianca is called in a vet and is told he's dying, and refuses to believe it. Ricky has to talk her round, so I assume he is put down in the end. Read about it in The Sun this morning.
yeh he does get put to sleep in the end, something suddenly becomes seriously wrong with him i think. this is what it said about it on ds:
Thursday 14th
Ricky discovers Wellard lying on the floor in the lounge - he's seriously ill.
Friday 15th
Bianca's late for work and finds Tiffany lying on the floor next to Wellard, who hasn't touched his bacon sandwich. Later, Whitney finds Wellard lying motionless on the floor. She immediately calls Bianca who rushes out of the café. Bianca storms into the cab office and tells Denise that they need to get Wellard to the vet quickly. Libby covers for Denise and she quickly drives Bianca and Wellard to the vets.
While at the vets, Denise and Bianca realise that they have more in common than they originally thought . They've both been through heartache and awful relationships and agree that their lives are now about their children. When the vet emerges from a back room, he informs Bianca that Wellard's very ill and should be put to sleep. Knowing that the kids will never forgive her, she decides to take Wellard home.
Once home, Wellard's lies in front of an electric fire as Tiffany strokes him, while Ricky and Bianca reminisce about the good times they've had with him. Despite being besotted with her canine companion, Tiffany tells Bianca: "I think he just wants to sleep, mum." The vet enters the room with Bianca, while Liam gives Wellard one last hug. Ricky walks out of the room and pats him on the head as he goes. As Bianca struggles to hold back the tears, Tiffany gives him a big hug and a kiss. With Tiffany and the kids in the kitchen, Bianca tells the vet that she's ready…
ahhh how sad, I just know I am going to cry.. children and pets involved
di marco
06-08-2008, 10:04
ahhh how sad, I just know I am going to cry.. children and pets involved
i know, im the same. i always cry when animals die, i cant help it! :(
JustJodi
06-08-2008, 17:07
Thats it I will miss thurs and fri,, cos i will just bawl and bawl..Can't deal with loosing a child or a pet ..........:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
Couldn't they just let him die peacefully of old age in his sleep?? They just can't leave anything. Not exactly a ratings winner is it?
Couldn't they just let him die peacefully of old age in his sleep?? They just can't leave anything. Not exactly a ratings winner is it?
I can't think of any of my dogs that have died peacefully in their sleep! So for me, this is for once, pretty realistic!
I was amazed to read that Wellard is 14 though - has it really been that long!
di marco
07-08-2008, 13:18
Couldn't they just let him die peacefully of old age in his sleep?? They just can't leave anything. Not exactly a ratings winner is it?
I can't think of any of my dogs that have died peacefully in their sleep! So for me, this is for once, pretty realistic!
i agree ems. ive never had a dog but i dont think ive had a cat whos just died peacefully in their sleep cos of old age. theyve all had something wrong with them due to old age and have been put to sleep
It hardly ever happens nicely, which is why so many dogs end up being left at the vets to be cremated. The only one I can think of is when my dog was taken to the vets for something and given some type of treatment, but later died in front of the fire. I hope someone remembers to phone Robbie and Gus, it would be totally unrealistic if they didn't know.
This is about the only way they can actually write him out, other than the unrealistic peaceful death. He could never have had an operation which he died during, as no vet would operate on a dog of this age because of the anaesthetic.
Chris_2k11
07-08-2008, 16:10
I wonder if he'll be up for best exit next year
JustJodi
07-08-2008, 16:59
Good idea,, lets nominate him, since none of the humans have really made a DRAMATIC exit as of late,,, unless u wanna count MAY going out as a Crispy Critter:ninja:
Well Honey won't be up, that's a sure fact. I can imagine May being up, and Wellard probably, because it's going to be a sad exit even without considering the amount of time that he's been on the show. I don't think a dog's been up before, so he might also be up because it's something different.
di marco
07-08-2008, 19:16
haha id love it if wellard was up for best exit lol! :D
Chloe O'brien
08-08-2008, 00:37
Good idea,, lets nominate him, since none of the humans have really made a DRAMATIC exit as of late,,, unless u wanna count MAY going out as a Crispy Critter:ninja:
Well if Battley from Emmerdale can win an award at the Soap awards why not flee ridden Wellard. :lol:
He has to win an award!!!!!!!!!!!
He cant just die for nothing :crying:
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