Morgan's dad Ray

[Perdita]

EastEnders' Bianca Butcher will receive a shock in the New Year when the biological father of her son Morgan arrives on Albert Square.

Actor Chucky Venn has been cast in the role of Morgan's dad Ray, who hasn't seen Bianca for years.

The new storyline for the Butcher clan begins when Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) gets fed up of seeing Bianca struggling financially and decides that Morgan's father should be contributing towards his upbringing.

Unbeknown to Bianca (Patsy Palmer), Whitney soon tracks Ray down and arranges a meeting with him. Ray agrees to the idea as he didn't part on good terms with Bianca and feels there are unresolved issues between them.

However, Ray soon gets the shock of his life when Whitney tells him about Morgan - and it immediately becomes clear that he knew nothing about having a son.

Ray is determined to be involved in Morgan's life and pays a visit to the Square to see him. While Bianca isn't happy to have him around, Ray quickly makes a positive impression on some other ladies in Albert Square.

Speaking of his EastEnders role, Venn commented: "I have had the pleasure of working on many great productions with fantastic artistes such as Morgan Freeman and I have to say working on EastEnders feels like it is up there with the best of them.

"EastEnders is etched in British history and it is an honour and a pleasure to be part of it."

Venn has previously appeared in a variety of film and television roles, including Footballers' Wives, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Dark Knight.

EastEnders will air Ray's first scenes in January 2012.

[Dutchgirl]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...s-Walford.html
Hello! This man is seriously goodlooking. Wow. Welcome to the square.

[lizann]

Let Kim have him but my guess is Bianca might get with him again

[alan45]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3935405/Footy-Chucky-joins-Walford.html
Hello! This man is seriously goodlooking. Wow. Welcome to the square.

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[Katy]

aww Chuck Venice! not seen him on screen in ages! I used to love him as Curtis from Dream Team!

[alan45]

EastEnders fans will be introduced to Morgan's real father Ray Dixon next week after Whitney makes the surprise decision to track him down.

As announced late last year, former Footballers' Wives star Chucky Venn has been cast in the role of Ray - who hasn't seen Morgan's mum Bianca for a number of years.


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Pictured: Chucky Venn as newcomer Ray Dixon.

The new storyline for the Butcher clan begins when young Morgan (Devon Higgs) starts asking some awkward questions about his skin colour. A flustered Bianca (Patsy Palmer) immediately claims that his real father is Barack Obama - but Whitney isn't entirely comfortable with the lie as she watches on.

Whitney (Shona McGarty) also notices that Bianca is strapped for cash, so she decides that it's time to take matters into her own hands by tracking Ray down.

Later in the week, Whitney goes behind Bianca's back by taking Morgan to meet his father at a café - and Ray is blown away as he comes face-to-face with his secret son at last.

As Ray opens up over his history with Bianca, Whitney learns that the fiery mum stole money from him and did a runner - without telling him that she was pregnant.


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Now that he finally knows about Morgan, it's clear that Ray wants to be a part of his life - but how will Bianca feel when he starts to become a more regular fixture around the Square?

Show bosses have also teased that Ray will manage to make an impression on some of Walford's other ladies - but who will they be?

When Venn's casting in EastEnders was first announced in November, he commented: "I have had the pleasure of working on many great productions with fantastic artistes such as Morgan Freeman and I have to say working on EastEnders feels like it is up there with the best of them.

"EastEnders is etched in British history and it is an honour and a pleasure to be part of it."


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EastEnders airs Ray's first scenes on Tuesday, January 10 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

[Perdita]

EastEnders newcomer Chucky Venn has promised that his character Ray Dixon will strive to be a good father to his son Morgan.

As announced late last year, the former Footballers' Wives star has joined the cast of the Walford soap to play Morgan's biological dad.

Ray used to be in a relationship with Morgan's mum Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer), but currently has no idea that the youngster exists. However, next week's episodes see him discover the truth when Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) tracks him down.

Venn told All About Soap of his new role: "He's a former Army man. Serving in the forces taught him discipline and how to handle himself in certain situations. He's a noble individual who'd take his parental responsibilities very seriously - if he knew he had a child, that is!"

Revealing how Ray reacts when he discovers he has a son, the actor replied: "He's in complete disbelief about it. He wants to see his secret child straight away, and immediately asks Whitney where Morgan is. Ray is a man of principles and wants to honour his parental duties to the end, no matter what.

"Regardless of the obstacles that lie in his way, Ray will acknowledge his responsibilities towards his family and he will deal with them to the very best of his ability."

EastEnders airs Ray's first scenes on Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

[Siobhan]

why do I get a feeling they are going to get Whitney to try it on with him???

[Kim]

He reminds me of that Connor. Whitney should stick with Fatboy, it was bad enough that she kissed Tyler the other day. I can see it happening though.

I feel sorry for Ricky here. Despite the fact that he cheated on Bianca, he's still been there for Morgan for all this time and went to Dubai in the first place because it was best for the family.

I always thought Morgan's dad was a one night stand but it seems they've changed it to an ex to make a storyline out of it.

[walsh2509]

Don't know if she's go with the kids dad but I do see her doing the dirty on Fats with Moonman