Agreed.. 6 years is a bit too young to watch the soaps... This storyline is aimed at teenagers who need to know what they can get themselves into..
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Agreed.. 6 years is a bit too young to watch the soaps... This storyline is aimed at teenagers who need to know what they can get themselves into..
Well the reality is there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
And Nick Cotton selling his child and trying to kill his mother was great storylines for 6 year olds - I agree EE is not suitable viewing for kids of that ageQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I thought it was on here the picture I seen , I seen the ones on here a couple of pages back of Whit standing waiting for a punter(s) but the one I seen for I thought she is going to lucky not to break her legs if not worse. A picture of Whit jumping out of an upstairs window and it looks high enought to cause damage.
Former Shameless star Jody Latham makes his debut in EastEnders next week, appearing as unscrupulous newcomer Rob.
As revealed last month, Rob is to play a key role in Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) sex exploitation storyline as he uses her for his own financial gain.
Rob is first seen on screen on Tuesday, February 22 when Whitney makes a desperate attempt to pickpocket a man. However, her attempt at petty crime goes wrong and she's grateful when Rob steps in to save the day.
Whitney is clearly taken with her new acquaintance and is keen to see him again. Later in the week, when Rob arrives back on the Square and offers to let Whitney stay with him for a while, she eventually agrees - feeling that she has nobody else to turn to as her life is spiralling out of control.
Things are expected to take a dark turn in the weeks ahead in a plot which has been developed in conjunction with Comic Relief to raise awareness of a growing problem that faces many young women in the UK.
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Wow that sounds grim. If things could not have been worse all ready!
TROUBLED EastEnders teenager Whitney Dean will try to seduce Max Branning in a dramatic new storyline.
The tearaway - played by Shona McGarty, 19 - desperately needs cash after stepmum Bianca's (Patsy Palmer) jail sentence left her homeless.
Max (Jake Wood) offers her a job at his car dealership Branning Brothers after his daughter Lauren realises Whitney's plight.
But Whitney - who is set to become embroiled in drugs and prostitution - will soon be making a move on dad-of-three Max.
Shona previously starred in one of the soap's most explosive storylines when it was revealed she was raped by Tony King (Chris Coghill).
She said: "Max asks Lauren to work at the car lot but she tells her dad to offer the role to Whitney.
"Lauren knows that her friend needs the money right now. Whitney enjoys working there but she's not very good at taking calls.
"And she's actually quite uncomfortable being around Max as she has a bit of a crush in him."
When she kisses Max a horrified Lauren walks in on them and accuses her dad of seducing Whitney in the same way he pounced on Stacey Slater.
(c) The Sun
EastEnders' Ricky Butcher is to be caught by cops trawling a dodgy red light district.
The Walford wimp - played by Sid Owen - will be forced to beg officers to turn a blind eye to his misdemeanours when they assume he is looking to score a cheap thrill with a working girl after his mouthy wife Bianca (Patsy Palmer) recently got put in prison for assault.
However, rather than being on the prowl for sex, kind-hearted Ricky is on a desperate mission to find his troubled step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), who has been led into prostitution by his conniving sister Janine (Charlie Brooks).
With Whitney already hooked on drink and drugs after hooking up with evil pimp Rob Grayson (Jody Latham), who forces her to turn to the dangerous streets to work, her stepdad could be the only one to save her from his clutches.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, in scenes which are to be aired next month, a heartbroken Ricky will be close to tears as he frantically attempts to save Whitney from a life of prostitution.
However, if the devoted dad is hoping Bianca will save the day by arriving back on the scene, he could be waiting a while, as actress Patsy Palmer has admitted she is in no rush to return to the BBC One soap.
Speaking on 'Piers Morgan's Life Stories' TV series, Patsy - who gave birth to her fourth child Bertie in December - said: "I don't miss it. At the moment I'm being a mum and that's the job I want to do, so I don't miss being at work. I don't know when I'm going back.
"You could be watching it one minute then it's your funeral the next. You never know."
(C) BANG Media International
This might be best in thread already about Whitney and prostitution maybe a mod might please move
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EastEnders star Sid Owen has announced that he plans to take a break from the soap.
The actor, who plays Ricky Butcher on the Walford serial, handed in his notice to bosses last week and will make his departure in the summer, The Mirror reports.
Owen is following in the footsteps of his screen wife Patsy Palmer (Bianca Butcher), who is currently out of contract with EastEnders and concentrating on motherhood following the arrival of her fourth child Bertie.
A BBC spokesperson said: "Sid will be taking a short break from filming but we fully expect to see Ricky and Bianca return to Albert Square in 2012, when Patsy also returns."
In a statement, Owen explained that he plans to focus on charity work in the coming months. He commented: "I will be taking a break from EastEnders so that I can dedicate more time to Drop 4 Drop, a charity to help alleviate the global water crisis in the developing world. Ricky will definitely be returning to Walford at some point next year."
Owen has played Ricky on and off since 1988. His current stint began in 2008 when Ricky returned to Albert Square for the funeral of his father Frank, before deciding to stick around on a permanent basis.
Seen a post of a pic somewhere of Whit jumping from a bedroom window to get away, looked a big enough drop to do damage.
A hard-hitting EastEnders storyline inspired a girl to tell police that she had been the victim of sexual abuse, a court has heard.
At Peterborough Crown Court yesterday, Marcus Matsumoto-Quincey, 39, stood accused of grooming the girl in question by offering her lifts home from school when she was 13 or 14.
The Mirror reports that Matsumoto-Quincey faces an allegation of having sex with the teenager at a B&B in 2004 after lying to staff that they were father and daughter.
The girl is said to have denied that they had sex when her parents became aware of the alleged relationship in 2005, but later spoke to police after watching Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) sexual abuse storyline in 2008.
Prosecutor Simon Thomas told the court: "There was a storyline about abuse on EastEnders at the end of 2008 and she told her parents. There was an 18-year age gap between them and the prosecution says the defendant exploited the age gap."
Matsumoto-Quincey has denied the allegations and the trial continues.
It is always good to hear stuff like this.. making a difference, even to one person is worth it especially in cases like this
So what happens the kids and Whitney if Ricky is also leaving?
EastEnders star Jody Latham has insisted that fans will get used to his northern accent.
The actor, who plays Rob Grayson in the BBC One soap, has received criticism for his Burnley accent after fans struggled to understand him.
According to The People, one viewer said on Twitter: "He is TOO northern. I wish he'd tone it down."
Latham, who also played Lip Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless, said: "I'm sorry people are having *difficulty with my accent. I'm sure the great fans of EastEnders will get used to it!"
He joined the show last month as part of Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) sex exploitation storyline.
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EastEnders star Shona McGarty has revealed that she met four victims of sexual exploitation to prepare for her current storyline.
The actress plays Whitney Dean in the soap, who is groomed by pimp Rob Grayson (Jody Latham). McGarty admitted that it was shocking to hear details of real-life cases.
"They all came down to the studio and we just sat together and talked for hours," she told the Sunday Mirror. "It's *absolutely shocking that this actually happens to girls of such a young age. The youngest one I met was only 13. It stunned me how easy it was for these young girls to be manipulated.
"What shocked me was how lovely and normal these girls were. They could have been the kind of girls I hang around with. I knew it would be upsetting to meet these girls, but I needed to fully understand what they'd gone through. It's such an important subject and not enough parents with young daughters and even sons know about it."
She continued: "This is going to be a continuing *storyline - it's not just going to be brushed under the carpet. Whitney will live in fear that Rob and his gang are going to come after her when she escapes. That's what these people do. They don't just leave you to get on with your life. In their mind they own you."
McGarty added that she would like the plot to raise awareness and lead to proper sentences for people who exploit youngsters because the current conviction rate "isn't good enough".
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Miserable teenagers especially Lauren and Whit
LET'S HOPE I CAN PUT MY OPINION HERE?????
I am at a loss why anyone is even bothered bout Whit coming back, i mean there is nothing remotely interesting about her, infact let Lauren find her and then they can both disappear together. Coz she is another miserable moany sulky stroppy teenager.
i know that probably 75% of teenagers are huffy stroppy miserys with mega attitude, but do we have to keep having it shoved in our faces, and maybe not every teen is a pain in the butt, there just in Enders, give me Tiff and Liam any day!
maybe teens feel they have to do what they do in awful situ's but for it to be shown on peak tv?, which may give kids ideas rather than it be shocking, and scary?
maybe a more informative line should be taken in this story, showing how they can be helped and made aware long before they become stroppy teens and noone really caring about them.
is it any wonder it was 2 weeks before whit was missed, think i would have been glad to have her away for 2 weeks!
My friend had an awful experience whilst a kid, she was (and still is) a wonderful lovely girl, no one know what she went through, she never even thought about running away, why, coz she was not aware of it, so just endured her situation tried to trust her friends then someone was kind enough to notice that she was not happy etc
not all troubled kids are *******,
Owenleeme - the point of this week EE was to highlight sex exploitation and the situation trouble teens/girls do get themselves into. Choosing Whitney was the perfect case as she was in a place where she was getting crap from all sides and felt she had nothing left. She meets a "nice" man who manipulates her into thinking what she is doing is for the good of both of them. EE did a lot of research into this and they were asked to highlight this as part of red nose week.
Teens go missing and are not missed cause people think they are just having a strop... Janine had a major part to play in this as she told everyone Whitney was with her brother so they gave her space to cool down, so to speak... if they had known earlier that she was not with Ryan...something would have been done about it.. You have to remember that Janine told her family that Whitney was still angry and needed time and space while at the same time telling Whitney that her family didn't want her around.
Put yourself in that situation.. your boyfriend was sleeping with your gran, your mum was taken to jail (step mum so Whitney doesn't even feel like she should stay as she is not really family) and your friend accusing you of sleeping with her dad, your flatmate tells you to get money or get out and along comes a "savour" offering you a place to stay rent free, a shoulder to cry on and "love"...
SIOBHAN
yes i do watch it and know the story,
my point is, perhaps not quite so long winded,
that there are other teens who are not stroppy and are missed, but the worry is, showing YOU CAN ALWAYS RUN AWAY is not the answer.
awareness is needed big time long before they become pains in the butt,
They kept it that long as it had to coincide with RND.. yes I agreed about the running away is not always the answer.. but that is what a lot of teens feel or there would be such a focus on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by owenlee4me
As for awareness, Janine did her part in this.. Ricky was always aware and did want her back home.. 1st time is was Carol who stopped it when Ricky got through to her and 2nd time was Janine telling her that she was not wanted... As a teen, if you feel you are not wanted at home, where do you go to??
Parents need to be aware and perhaps this is also part of this storyline.. Parents, by watching this, might be come more aware of how their teens are behaving and try talk to them about this..
In a sense Whitney didn't really run away.. she went of for a weekend with Rob and he manipulated her to stay and do what she is doing.. It is not like she just packed a bag and was picked up off the street.
ah well guess as long as the message is getting through to vunerable people then it's been worth it
Yeah.. that is the point of this.. if it can save even just one person (like the Tony abuse storyline did) then it was worth doingQuote:
Originally Posted by owenlee4me
i think its making teenagers more aware of what situation they could get themselves into. that something that sounds too good to be true probably is. i think its a great storyline highlighting the dangers out there and therefore opening your eyes and making you more aware of the evils that can fall on you at any moment.i just hate that stuff like this goes on around us. itll certainly open my eyes to realise that these things really happen.
Well the mind is such a weird thing. maybe you know it is to good to be true. Maybe you sense something is not quite right. But still one can get into situations which are unavoidable.
Thugs like Rob can smell troubled teens miles away and know how to play them. It is so nasty.
I work at a Special Needs Primary school and always hope girls do not end up in bad situations.
thank Tammy.. I got to see it last night on BBC 3.. it was very dark and scary.. Glad she got out.. Rob is evil!!
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DESPERATE Ricky Butcher shows a young hooker a snap of his vulnerable step-daughter Whitney - and lands in trouble with police.
EastEnders' dozy mechanic, played by Sid Owen, heads into a red-light district hoping to find wayward Whitney (Shona McGarty) and take her safely home to Albert Square.
But police mistake him for a kerb crawler and he has to beg them not to throw the book at him in the episode to be aired next Tuesday.
(c) THe Sun
Jody Latham has revealed that he is keen to reprise his role as EastEnders villain Rob Grayson.
The actor's sinister character appeared on the BBC soap in February and March, playing a key role in Whitney Dean's sexual exploitation storyline as he used her for his own financial gain.
In an interview with OK magazine, Latham spoke of how much he enjoyed his time in Walford and the experience of playing a bad guy.
He explained: "I always say it's better to play the bad guy - everyone remembers the bad guy. They get the best endings.
"I had an absolutely great time on EastEnders. It was a breath of fresh air. Everyone was laid back and everybody gets on so well. It's very friendly."
Discussing the possibility of a future comeback for Rob, he added: "Judging from the way it was left, the door is wide open, so you never know. I would love to come back and cause some trouble."
Latham recently admitted that he shed tears after meeting real-life prostitutes to research Whitney and Rob's dark plotline.
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Jody Latham is returning to EastEnders as evil pimp Rob Grayson, it has been confirmed.
The actor will rejoin the BBC One soap over the coming weeks to film the conclusion of Whitney Dean's sex exploitation storyline.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday: "Whitney will not be going back on the streets but the writers felt the storyline needed to be tied up so Jody is coming back for a couple of episodes. Whitney is currently having to come to terms with everything that she did while under Rob's spell and she's not coping very well.
"She's trying to move on but, with everyone knowing that she worked as a prostitute, she's finding it all very *difficult. The writers decided it would be good for her to come face to face with Rob again once she's strong enough to do so.
"They've written the conclusion to her storyline and Jody will be back to film the dramatic ending in a couple of weeks time. Rob is set to finally get his comeuppance."
A spokesman said: "Jody Latham will be returning to EastEnders to conclude Whitney's *storyline."
Latham recently admitted that he wanted to reprise his role as Rob, saying "everyone remembers the bad guy".
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EastEnders star Shona McGarty has insisted that she has no problems with the controversial storylines on the show.
The actress, 19, plays Whitney Dean in the BBC One soap, who was recently involved in a sex exploitation plot.
Speaking to the News of the World, she said: "I'm never scared when EastEnders gives me a controversial storyline. Two years ago I sat at home dreaming of this opportunity, so I still feel just so lucky to be on the show.
"It's one thing after another for Whitney but filming doesn't leave me drained.
"When I leave the set I'm Shona and I leave Whitney's problems behind."
It has since been confirmed that Whitney's evil pimp Rob Grayson - played by Jody Latham - is returning to Albert Square.
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Shona does a great job. She could be the next Lacey.
An EastEnders stuntman has been injured after falling from a pier and smashing his head on rocks during filming for the soap, reports have revealed.
The 21-year-old was shooting a fight scene on location in Southend, Essex when a gust of wind threw him off balance and caused the accident, according to The Mirror.
It is thought that the man was standing in for actor Neil McDermott for scenes which see his character Ryan Malloy clash with evil pimp Rob Grayson after tracking him down in the seaside resort.
Discussing the accident, a source told the newspaper: "The two come to blows, but the scene went wrong and one of them fell off. I heard one of the paramedics say that he was moving, but it looked like a very serious incident."
The stuntman was reportedly taken to Queen's Hospital in Romford after the accident and was said to be in a critical condition last night.
An EastEnders spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a stuntman was injured. We all wish him a speedy recovery."
In the storyline, Ryan's half-sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) was groomed by Rob earlier this year, leaving the barman furious when he later found out what had happened. Jody Latham has reprised his role as Rob to conclude the plot.
EastEnders legend June Brown has also been filming in Southend for scenes which see her character Dot Branning reunited with estranged sister Rose.
EastEnders star Shona McGarty has today been shooting scenes with returnee Jody Latham for the conclusion to the soap's sexual exploitation storyline.
The pair were spotted filming on location in Southend, Essex for episodes which see their characters Whitney Dean and Rob Grayson come face-to-face for the first time in months.
Earlier this year, viewers saw Rob befriend Whitney when she was at her most vulnerable, grooming the troubled teenager before using her for his own financial gain.
Whitney eventually escaped Rob's clutches after seeing his true colours, but scenes shot today saw the pair exchange angry words during a confrontation in the seaside town, the Daily Mail reports.
EastEnders bosses confirmed Latham's return last month and he is expected to be back on screen for a couple of episodes to conclude the prostitution plot.
Earlier this week, it emerged that Whitney's half-brother Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) will also feature in the Southend-set episodes, confronting Rob after tracking him down in the resort. A stuntman for the soap was injured after suffering an accident during the filming of a fight scene between the two characters.
EastEnders legend June Brown has also been filming in Southend for scenes which see her character Dot Branning reunited with estranged sister Rose.
THE dramatic EastEnders prostitution storyline comes to an explosive ending as Whitney Dean confronts her evil pimp Rob Grayson.
The troubled teen, played by Shona McGarty, angrily shouts at her on-screen lover Rob (Jody Latham) in an emotional exchange.
It comes after her brother Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) discovers Rob has sexually exploited her.
He finds Rob with Whitney and confronts him - ending up with the men fighting.
Afterwards Rob menacingly grabs Whitney's face and his angry words reduce her to tears.
The scenes were shot on the pier at Southend, Essex, and will be seen on BBC1's EastEnders later this summer.
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I am very surprised the square is still standing the amount of times it has been rocked by explosions!!
EastEnders' forthcoming seaside episodes set in Southend, Essex have been tipped to boost the town's visitor numbers.
June Brown (Dot Branning), Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean), Ricky Norwood (Fatboy Chubb) and Neil McDermott (Ryan Malloy) are among the cast members who have been filming in the resort over the past few days.
Local funpark Adventure Island was one of the locations used for filming as Whitney and Fatboy pay a visit to the attraction in one of the episodes.
"EastEnders being here is a great advert for Southend," Adventure Island boss Phillip Miller told the Essex Echo.
"The genuine East-Enders, who used to flock to Southend for days out and who may not have been here for some years as it was a bit run down, will get this opportunity to see what fantastic changes have been made to the town. It will bring them back in droves."
EastEnders is expected to screen four episodes set in the town in August. One storyline sees Dot reunited with her estranged sister Rose, who lives by the seaside.
Another plot sees Whitney come face-to-face with sinister Rob Grayson again during her visit, while Ryan is expected to have a heated confrontation with the evil pimp.
EastEnders star Neil McDermott has decided to leave the show after two years in Walford, it has been announced.
The actor's character Ryan Malloy is to have a "dramatic" exit storyline which will air later in the year, the Daily Star Sunday reports.
An EastEnders spokesperson told the newspaper: "We can confirm Neil is leaving EastEnders. It was a mutual decision that was made before Christmas when Neil's contract came up for renewal and we wish him all the best for the future.
"His exit storyline will be dramatic and fans will not be disappointed."
Full details of Ryan's departure are being kept under wraps, but it is thought that it could involve his upcoming animosity with evil pimp Rob Grayson, who used the barman's half-sister Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) for his own financial gain in a sex exploitation storyline.
Earlier this month, McDermott and Jody Latham, who plays Rob, filmed climactic showdown scenes on location in Southend, Essex. Reports today suggest that both characters may be left in jeopardy following the clash.
"The scenes are going to be explosive. The fight ends with a dramatic cliffhanger where viewers will be left wondering if either of them survives," an insider told the tabloid.
McDermott joined EastEnders in early 2009 and his most memorable storyline saw Ryan at the centre of a love triangle involving his scheming wife Janine and fan favourite Stacey Branning. The plot culminated in Stacey's departure in 2010's Christmas Day episode.
It's not often that the residents of EastEnders escape the confines of Walford for a day out of E20 - and it seems that they're stringing out the forthcoming Southend storyline for as long as possible.
As previously reported by Mail Online, Whitney Dean is at the popular Essex seaside resort as the last scenes of her prostitution storyline are played out.
In scenes filmed yesterday, she is seen grabbing some fish and chips with her friend Fatboy, which they eat with a liberal helping of arguments as well as the more standard salt and vinegar.
Carrying a large teddy - which Fatboy may have won for her at the funfair - and sporting neon pink fingernails, pink lined hoodie and leggings with trainers, Whitney does manage a smile however once they have finished their greasy meal.
Fatboy, played by Ricky Norwood, 23, and Whitney, played by Shona McGarty, 19, have been filming in Southend for a few weeks now.
They've been seen having a blazing row outside the B&B where they're staying but kissing and making up afterwards, and going on the rollercoaster at the funfair. :hmm: :eek: I thought he loves Mercy
It appears that kind-hearted Fatboy has come to rescue his friend from falling into the clutches of evil Rob and being sexually exploited once more.
Whitney has been seen fighting off Rob once more as they walked along Southend seafront.
Meanwhile, rumours abound that Ryan Malloy is set for a dramatic exit from the Square which could be linked to scenes filmed on the town's pier which left a stuntman injured.
Apparently, shortly after discovering that his sister Whitney had been sexually exploited, Ryan decides to track down her pimp Rob and finds him at the pier with Whitney.
In true EastEnders style a fight then breaks out between Ryan, played by Neil McDermott, 30, and Rob, played Jody Latham, 29, and they tussle on the pier.
Filming earlier this month almost ended in tragedy when a stunt went wrong.
A 21-year-old stuntman, who was playing McDermott's double, is believed to have been blown off the pier and hit his head on rocks below.
A spokesperson for EastEnders later confirmed: 'We can confirm that a stuntman was injured. We all wish him a speedy recovery.'
Of the scenes between Ryan and Rob, an EastEnders source said: 'When he comes face to face with the man who pimped out his little sister he's not going to hold back.
'The scenes are going to be explosive. The fight ends with a dramatic cliff-hanger where viewers will be left wondering if either of them survives.'
Ryan joined the Albert Square cast in 2009 and has been involved in a series of hard-hitting storylines ever since.
A show spokesperson said that the decision for him to leave was made in December and was mutual.
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