Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton)

I'm sorry but I don't fall for the "oh the writers have take the character as far a they can bullsh*t". We have had characters not only in EE but in other soaps who writers have written story and plots for them. Some good some completly crap. The bottom line is that the bosses of EE think Emma is not a good enough actress and it's there way of telling her she's dead wood.

I don't mean to be so blunt as I know there is a lot of loyal EE fans on here but it's not just Emma I'm targeting. It's the same for any actor/actress who is written out of a show particularly a soap when the writers turn around and say oh they have taken a character as far as they can when that character has only been in the show for a few years, yet they can stil write stories and plots for other characters who have been in soaps for over 20 or 40 years.

Sorry Emma and Emma fans but the harsh reality is that the bosses of EE think your acting is mince.

Im not a big fan of her but to be honest id rather they got rid of Billy. I think he's been deadwood for years, all his storylines seem rather samey the way he ends up 'down and out' all the time. its becoming rather boring.

I agree Chris. But the writers of EE think that viewers change every couple of years and don't remember the plots. We all know that when Billy appeared on the square almost 10 years ago he was a good for nothing thug who got his kicks knocking ten bells out of Jamie. Now he is a no-hope wimp and that is one of EE biggest problems over the years. they have written in characters to be bad and evil only to change them into pussycats within months hoping that viewers won't notice. Take a look at Minty We all remember when he was the thuggish landlord trying to evict janine now look at him. Come on EE get a grip.

I'm not too bothered about Honey leaving as I'm not a great fan of hers. I don't like Jane much so I'd rather they axed her. Billy - he's quite good so he should stay.

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Originally Posted by Lizzie Brookes

I'm not too bothered about Honey leaving as I'm not a great fan of hers. I don't like Jane much so I'd rather they axed her. Billy - he's quite good so he should stay.

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Jane is one of the best characters the show has had in years imo, shes probably someone who i'd least like to see go!

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Originally Posted by Chris_2k7

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Originally Posted by Lizzie Brookes

I'm not too bothered about Honey leaving as I'm not a great fan of hers. I don't like Jane much so I'd rather they axed her. Billy - he's quite good so he should stay.

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Jane is one of the best characters the show has had in years imo, shes probably someone who i'd least like to see go!

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Well that's your view and I respect that.

sorry didnt mean to sound like i was being funny or anything :)

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Originally Posted by Chris_2k7

sorry didnt mean to sound like i was being funny or anything :)

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No its ok. I guess I sounded a bit funny but I didn't mean to.

Noooooo they cant do this, I love honey and poor billy AGAIN

Its a shame Honey is axed if the kids stay with Billy the only way i see Honey leaving is if she dies

It is a shame but it is Eastenders and no one can ever be normal and have a happy relationship! She is not the worst character either, there's plenty of others that could be axed instead such as Heather! :cartman:

Anybody wanting to sign a petition against Honey being axed go to:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eastenders-honey?e and sign up. Got this from another forum. :)

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Anybody wanting to sign a petition against Honey being axed go to:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eastenders-honey?e and sign up. Got this from another forum. :)

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Perdita.. they are asking for money.. guys be careful cause 10 dollars is already marked. do not press next!!

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Anybody wanting to sign a petition against Honey being axed go to:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eastenders-honey?e and sign up. Got this from another forum. :)

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Perdita.. they are asking for money.. guys be careful cause 10 dollars is already marked. do not press next!!

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They don't want money for your signature but ask for a donation to keep whatever going, I can't remember. I did not press next and did not pay but was assured by email that my signature has been added to the petition.

I quite like Honey ... it's nice having a "normal" family in soaps. How much more bad luck can Billy have?
I agree with the others, I think they'll have to kill her off, as they're so loved up, and with the kids as well, I can't see anything else breaking them apart. Honey certainly wouldn't leave without her kids x

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Originally Posted by Dr. Tangliss

It is a shame but it is Eastenders and no one can ever be normal and have a happy relationship! She is not the worst character either, there's plenty of others that could be axed instead such as Heather! :cartman:

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I like Heather but i agree there are worst characters like Libby, Chelesa, Claire that could all go instead

Axe should have fallen on Heather , long long long ago ..

I think the producers have missed the boat with Minty's wedding, marrying him off to Heather instead of Hazel. I can't see where this couple can go, Heather, what storylines can they come up with for her.

"Lets have a sing a long"

With Minty and Hazel there would have been far more room for better stories, you could see with a character like Hazel there was a lot more mileage in her.

I'm afraid if this had been the Gong show, the clang of hammer hitting the GOOONG! would have seen Heathers character walking off with the sound ringing in her ears half way into her 1st camera shot.

Being a bit part background mate of Shirley is one thing , but never as a main character.

Awww I love Heather.
I just think that why Honey, I dont understand it at all

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Axe should have fallen on Heather , long long long ago ..

I think the producers have missed the boat with Minty's wedding, marrying him off to Heather instead of Hazel. I can't see where this couple can go, Heather, what storylines can they come up with for her.

"Lets have a sing a long"

With Minty and Hazel there would have been far more room for better stories, you could see with a character like Hazel there was a lot more mileage in her.

I'm afraid if this had been the Gong show, the clang of hammer hitting the GOOONG! would have seen Heathers character walking off with the sound ringing in her ears half way into her 1st camera shot.

Being a bit part background mate of Shirley is one thing , but never as a main character.

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I dont know why you find it so hard to see Heather as a main character??? Is it to do with her size???? Im pleased that EE are showing a cross section of people on their show...not everyone is blonde, size 10 and attractive...

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Axe should have fallen on Heather , long long long ago ..

I think the producers have missed the boat with Minty's wedding, marrying him off to Heather instead of Hazel. I can't see where this couple can go, Heather, what storylines can they come up with for her.

"Lets have a sing a long"

With Minty and Hazel there would have been far more room for better stories, you could see with a character like Hazel there was a lot more mileage in her.

I'm afraid if this had been the Gong show, the clang of hammer hitting the GOOONG! would have seen Heathers character walking off with the sound ringing in her ears half way into her 1st camera shot.

Being a bit part background mate of Shirley is one thing , but never as a main character.

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I dont know why you find it so hard to see Heather as a main character??? Is it to do with her size???? Im pleased that EE are showing a cross section of people on their show...not everyone is blonde, size 10 and attractive...

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I quite agree. Heather is a great character, and I think her and Minty make a good couple.

I still dont understand why they are doing this to honey, she could of had great storylines as her children grew

i dont understand why they are getting rid of her either! we havnt seen her dad for a long time have we?

is she pregnant?

I thought that yesterday, because it looked like they were trying to hide her stomach. But then they did show her stomach and it didn't look like she was pregnant... but she was wearing a baggyish top. :hmm:.

I didn't notice anything. Can't find anything on google about her being pregnant either.

Probably just a bad choice of wardrobe..:p

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Originally Posted by CrazyLea

I thought that yesterday, because it looked like they were trying to hide her stomach. But then they did show her stomach and it didn't look like she was pregnant... but she was wearing a baggyish top. :hmm:.

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she looked bigger than usual didnt she and also her face looked different too she just looks pregnant!!

I dont think she is pregnant. Is she still with Joel Beckett (Jake Moon)

When is her last episode?

Is is true she dies and that Billy gets with Janine

She didn't look pregnant in tonight's episode.

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Originally Posted by lizann

I dont think she is pregnant. Is she still with Joel Beckett (Jake Moon)

When is her last episode?

Is is true she dies and that Billy gets with Janine

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What? :eek: Terrible the way they plan new relationships at the same time as killing off an character.

Billy and Janine? That's just wrong.

Nothing wrong with pairing them but Honey is still alive, it is the plotting of killing her and pairing Billie with Janine already I am shocked about.

well she and Billy were 'together' for quite a while back in the day. can't see Janine being willing to look after someone else's kids myself.

i guess they'll entertain killing Honey off, because i can't think of many other ways she would leave, what about that heart defect her mother had? that would be an easy way of writing her out. but i dont think i could stand seeing poor Billy put through that.

I hope they don't kill her off but its gonna be sad however she leaves

Why do they always have to split up the nicest couples! :(

just wondering, was it emma's idea to leave, or was it the writers?:hmm: its a shame, cause i really like bily and honey, they are a great couple :thumbsup:

EMMA Barton has been axed by EastEnders.

The actress, 32, who plays Honey Mitchell, was stunned by the news yesterday.

On-screen husband Billy (Perry Fenwick) will stay.

A source said: “Emma’s a lovely actress, but we’ve just come to the end of her storyline. Honey will go this summer.”

The character has had major storylines such as giving birth to Down’s Syndrome girl Janet.

Emma said: “I’m looking forward to going back to musical theatre.”

From The Sun on 19 April 08


It was not her decision and by all the comments on this forum, a very unpopular decision by Eastenders. I also would love for her to stay and with her two children and dopey but lovable Billy I would have thought they should be able to think of storylines for years to come.

Thats not fair :(

Its a shame Honey has been axed she is one of the better characters on the show. I like her relationship with Billy.

I cant see Honey leaving Billy and the kids so i do think she will be killed off

She always looks like a rabbit caught in headlights to me.