Vanessa and Darren to leave 'EastEnders'

[alan45]

The last member of one of soap's most colourful families is preparing to say goodbye.

And that means it's unlikely EastEnders fans will ever see the Miller clan back on their screens.

That's the belief of David Spinx, who played the slovenly patriarch of the Albert Square clan for four years.

His on-screen son, Charlie G Hawkins (Darren), leaves the show later this year. His departure will mean there are no more Millers in Albert Square.

Despite doing plenty of challenging stage work since leaving the soap, David would clearly love to go back to playing layabout Keith.

But he sees Charlie's departure as proof he will not get to return.

He told Inside Soap: "Darren is indeed the last of the Millers, so I don't know how that works out for the rest of us who might have wanted to return at some point.

"It would have been nice if he'd had a little wedding and we could've all turned up and had a reunion. I enjoyed my time on EastEnders immensely, and of course I'd go back."

[Perdita]

EastEnders character Vanessa Gold has an "exciting" storyline in store before she makes her departure from Walford, executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has promised.

Show bosses recently announced that Vanessa will be leaving Albert Square in late 2011, bringing Zöe Lucker's stint with the programme to a close after a year in the role.

Fans already know that Vanessa is heading for heartbreak as her partner Max Branning is to embark on an affair with ex-wife Tanya in a forthcoming storyline.

However, in a new interview, Kirkwood explained that Vanessa will come into her own once she splits from Max.

"People had better duck for cover when Vanessa finds out that she's been betrayed again," Kirkwood told Inside Soap. "She stood by her ex-husband Harry for years and in no time at all, she finds herself in the very same situation with Max.

"The end of that relationship doesn't mean the end of Vanessa, though. She's got a really exciting storyline still in store. It kicks off over the summer and there's a big change of direction for the character that will really give Vanessa some momentum for the time she's got left in Albert Square."

He added: "I love Zöe Lucker - she's fantastic and I'm really glad that she's getting a proper chance to shine."

Lucker recently said that she has "lots of really good stuff to film" before making her EastEnders exit.


They always promise exciting exit storylines, most of them are predictable and boring, such as finding out their partner has cheated

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EastEnders character Vanessa Gold has an "exciting" storyline in store before she makes her departure from Walford, executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has promised.

Show bosses recently announced that Vanessa will be leaving Albert Square in late 2011, bringing Zöe Lucker's stint with the programme to a close after a year in the role.

Fans already know that Vanessa is heading for heartbreak as her partner Max Branning is to embark on an affair with ex-wife Tanya in a forthcoming storyline.

However, in a new interview, Kirkwood explained that Vanessa will come into her own once she splits from Max.

"People had better duck for cover when Vanessa finds out that she's been betrayed again," Kirkwood told Inside Soap. "She stood by her ex-husband Harry for years and in no time at all, she finds herself in the very same situation with Max.

"The end of that relationship doesn't mean the end of Vanessa, though. She's got a really exciting storyline still in store. It kicks off over the summer and there's a big change of direction for the character that will really give Vanessa some momentum for the time she's got left in Albert Square."

He added: "I love Zöe Lucker - she's fantastic and I'm really glad that she's getting a proper chance to shine."

Lucker recently said that she has "lots of really good stuff to film" before making her EastEnders exit.


They always promise exciting exit storylines, most of them are predictable and boring, such as finding out their partner has cheated

Does it involve her wearing a different colour than white

Maybe she will become a bunny boiler and turn psycho on Max and Tanya

[Chloe O'brien]

The last member of one of soap's most colourful families is preparing to say goodbye.

And that means it's unlikely EastEnders fans will ever see the Miller clan back on their screens.

That's the belief of David Spinx, who played the slovenly patriarch of the Albert Square clan for four years.

His on-screen son, Charlie G Hawkins (Darren), leaves the show later this year. His departure will mean there are no more Millers in Albert Square.

Despite doing plenty of challenging stage work since leaving the soap, David would clearly love to go back to playing layabout Keith.

But he sees Charlie's departure as proof he will not get to return.

He told Inside Soap: "Darren is indeed the last of the Millers, so I don't know how that works out for the rest of us who might have wanted to return at some point.

"It would have been nice if he'd had a little wedding and we could've all turned up and had a reunion. I enjoyed my time on EastEnders immensely, and of course I'd go back."

Of course he's desparate to return to the show he hasn't worked since.

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has predicted that her character Vanessa Gold will not let go of her relationship with Max Branning without a fight.

Vanessa has been tipped for heartbreak in the months ahead as show bosses have confirmed that Max will soon embark on an affair with his ex-wife Tanya, played by Jo Joyner.

Max's (Jake Wood) betrayal is likely to shock Vanessa as the couple start making wedding plans in next week's episodes, which she hopes is a turning point for their relationship.

Pondering the pair's rocky future, Lucker told All About Soap: "If it came to it, she'd definitely fight to keep him!"

However, asked whether Vanessa will want revenge when she discovers that Max has cheated, the actress replied: "We haven't seen that side to Vanessa, but I think she's pretty tough and if pushed, who knows how far she'd actually go?"

Lucker is leaving EastEnders later this year but is currently keeping tight-lipped over Vanessa's exit storyline.

"I couldn't possibly say [what it is] as it's much too early to reveal anything, but it will be exciting stuff," she promised. "Vanessa is trying hard to make Max realise that she is the right woman for him. What lengths will she go to in order to keep her man?"

EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood recently teased that "people had better duck for cover when Vanessa finds out that she's been betrayed again".

[Perdita]

EastEnders actress Zöe Lucker has confirmed that viewers will see a more "vulnerable" side to her character Vanessa Gold in next week's episodes.

Monday's edition of the BBC soap will see Vanessa have an emotional heart-to-heart with her partner Max Branning (Jake Wood) in the early hours, asking him whether he still loves his ex-wife Tanya (Jo Joyner).

After Max dismisses the suggestion, he soon leaves Vanessa stunned by popping the question. Despite still feeling uneasy over Tanya, it's not long until she delightedly accepts his proposal.

Discussing Max and Vanessa's current storyline, Lucker told This Morning today: "For the past year really, it's been kind of a drip-feed and now because I'm leaving in the autumn, everything starts happening now.

"She tries so hard to get his attention and she does everything for him - she's constantly cooking and looking after his kids and all that sort of stuff. Since Tanya's back on the Square, he just doesn't notice her anymore."

She continued: "Next week, I think you definitely see a much more vulnerable side to her, because she does hide behind all this hair and make-up and it is a façade. Obviously she is quite a vulnerable person."

EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Max and Tanya will embark on an affair in the coming weeks, meaning that Vanessa is likely to face heartbreak before her departure from the Square.

Lucker added: "On EastEnders, secrets don't stay secret for very long. We don't know for definite whether she will find out about the affair, but if she does, I can imagine that it will be very, very explosive."

The actress also confirmed that Vanessa will remain on screen until "September or October".

[Perdita]

The affair between EastEnders characters Max and Tanya will feature some the show's sexiest scenes, it has been claimed.

In a plot described as the soap's "hottest ever", the former lovers will be seen meeting for secret sex sessions all over Albert Square, including the car lot office - where Tanya's new husband Greg nearly catches them.

"Max and Tanya are one of the hottest couples in EastEnders' history," a source told the Daily Star Sunday. "The on-screen chemistry between Jo Joyner and Jake Wood has always been through the roof, but this affair is going to take it to a whole new level.

"Those scenes in the car lot are very racy. Max pulls his trousers down as Tanya rips off her clothes - they're rampant.

"It is going to be the sexiest affair Walford has seen. They don't care where they do it, as long as they get to spend some time together."

Tanya previously cheated on Greg on her wedding day.

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The affair between EastEnders characters Max and Tanya will feature some the show's sexiest scenes, it has been claimed.

In a plot described as the soap's "hottest ever", the former lovers will be seen meeting for secret sex sessions all over Albert Square, including the car lot office - where Tanya's new husband Greg nearly catches them.

"Max and Tanya are one of the hottest couples in EastEnders' history," a source told the Daily Star Sunday. "The on-screen chemistry between Jo Joyner and Jake Wood has always been through the roof, but this affair is going to take it to a whole new level.

"Those scenes in the car lot are very racy. Max pulls his trousers down as Tanya rips off her clothes - they're rampant.

"It is going to be the sexiest affair Walford has seen. They don't care where they do it, as long as they get to spend some time together."

Tanya previously cheated on Greg on her wedding day.

All I can say is

[alan45]

All I can say is

Maybe the intensity of their rampant lust will Rock the Square

[xcarlyx]

I wish tanya would open her eyes. Greg's fitter than max.