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Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders fans convinced star has QUIT BBC soap after ‘disappearing' from screens without explanation
EastEnders fans are convinced one star has quit the BBC soap after 'disappearing' from screens without explanation. Lexi Pearce, played by Isabella Brown, has not been seen on-screen since the show's 40th anniversary episodes, which aired four months ago, back in February. The character, whose parents are Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and the late Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), is about to turn 13 - but is nowhere to be found. She was played by Dotti-Beau Cotterill from 2012 until 2015, when the character left Walford for Newcastle with her mother Lola, who was seeking a better life there. Isabella took over playing the character in 2019 when the mum and daughter duo made their return to E20. But fans on discussion site Reddit are now worried the young actress might have left the soap - and could be replaced, as many child stars have been over the years. One viewer wrote on discussion site Reddit: 'Anyone know what's happening with Lexi? 'She hasn't been seen since the 40th anniversary and was rather absent prior to that too... 'With only nine appearances this year, I wouldn't be shocked to see her return with a new head [played by a new actress].' Another said: 'Looks wise, the actress reminds me a lot of the old Amy Mitchell so I wonder if they'll recast her soon to someone older/older looking.' Someone else hoped this would not happen: 'I hope she doesn't get recast. She's a great actress and it's nice to see a realistic looking teenager. Most teens are played by adults.' Some wondered if there was quite a simple explanation: 'Not every character has to be on screen all the time. It's one of the perks of having an ensemble cast.' Meanwhile, another stated, 'She's a child and has school', with someone else arguing back: 'So do the other child actors we see on a more regular basis.' Other commenters made the point other child characters have taken long breaks too, including Lily, Hope and Arthur - so Lexi's absence is not necessarily unusual. Fans on discussion site Reddit (pictured) are now worried the young actress might have left the soap - and could be replaced, as many child stars have been over the years But some felt even those characters have had more screen time than Lexi: 'Also, Lexi could be considered a legacy character seeing as Ben Mitchell is her dad and Lola is dead. So you would think they would want to show more of her.' Many fans hoped to see her back soon: 'I assume we'll be seeing more of her later in the year. 'Her and Lola's birthdays are coming up in July so it'd be nice if the show addressed it.' Amid the heavy debate, one fan tried to reassure all their fellow commenters: 'Lexi isn't going anywhere, she's just waiting her turn.' They made the point the actress is now at secondary school with a greater academic workload outside the show - so might just be taking some time off for that. Also, with a large ensemble cast now, it is hard to get screen time: 'It becomes even more the case for child actors who are not only more difficult to rota around (due to school commitments) but are also subject to child labour laws.' Her character Lexi is also unlikely to get a prominent role on-screen until her father Ben makes a permanent return, they argued. They also referred to the example of Lily Slater (Lillia Turner), the daughter of long-running character Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner): 'We had a big period of screen time for Lily, followed by ages off screen. 'Then recently she had all the Martin stuff [Lily's adopted father, who died earlier this year, and is played by James Bye] and now she's gone for ages again so the actress can do her GCSEs. It's just the way it is!' It follows fans raising similar concerns in December last year about another long absence Lexi had from the show. This came after Lexi's mother Lola tragically passed away from a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. To make matters worse, the young girl's father Ben was then jailed for fraud. But to the delight of fans, Lexi made her return for the soap's huge 40th anniversary week episodes in February this year. And actress Isabella's agent has previously confirmed she would continue to star as Lexi 'throughout 2025'. EJC Management posted on Instagram in December, saying: 'So very proud of this young lady! 'Our incredible Isabella Brown will continue to play the brilliant Lexi Peace throughout 2025 in BBC EastEnders. 'Isabella joined the square six years ago and seeing her grow as an actress is such a joy! 'Her dedication, drive, professionalism and work ethic is so inspiring from someone so young. 'She has had some amazing storylines and we can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for Lexi!'
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders star Danielle Harold puts on a busty display in a skimpy black bikini as she rings in her 33rd birthday in Ibiza
Danielle Harold looked nothing short of sensational as she celebrated her 33rd birthday in style at the luxury four-star Amàre Beach Hotel in Ibiza this week. The former EastEnders star showcased her incredible figure in a busty black bikini as she posed up a storm on her hotel balcony. Her stylish two-piece featured a halterneck bikini top and matching tie-side bottoms with gold-toned hardware, which she paired with a sheer black lace sarong. Danielle added height to her frame with nude wedges and wore her platinum blonde locks in soft, beachy waves for the occasion. The actress opted for a full glam look, complementing her chic beachwear with bronzed makeup and fluttery lashes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newslette r to stay in the loop. Giving fans a glimpse of her lavish surroundings, Danielle showcased the hotel's luxurious amenities including outdoor pools, plush sun loungers, a gym, and a sprawling rooftop terrace. Sharing the snaps to Instagram, she gushed in the caption: 'Having the best birthday in the sun ☀️ Thank you @amarehotels for making my birthday so special having the most beautiful stay.' But the celebrations didn't stop there, as on Monday, the blonde beauty took to social media once again to post more sizzling snaps from her sun-drenched getaway. In one snap, Danielle wowed in a white bikini top layered under a broderie anglaise shirt and matching shorts as she posed for the camera. In another, Danielle showed off her long, toned legs in tiny denim shorts and a white T-shirt with a bold red lip print as she headed out for the evening. The TV star spent her birthday soaking up the Ibiza sunshine, enjoying a poolside lounge, spa treatments and even squeezed in a gym session. Captioning her latest post, she wrote: 'I don't want to go home thank you for having me @amarehotels (love heart emoji).' The holiday snaps come after MailOnline revealed Danielle and Max Bowden, 30, had a 'secret offscreen romance' during their time on the BBC soap. Giving fans a glimpse of her lavish surroundings, Danielle showcased the hotel's luxurious amenities including outdoor pools, plush sun loungers, a gym, and a sprawling rooftop terrace The former co-stars, whose characters Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell shared a child together dated for years but kept their relationship under wraps. Danielle left the long-running series in 2023 after Lola died from a brain tumour while Max exited the following year. It was reported in February that the pair had unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking mystery among EastEnders viewers over what had gone wrong between the ex-co-stars. MailOnline can reveal sources close to the couple, who featured together on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, fell out over the breakdown of their relationship. Following the end of her hard-hitting storyline on EastEnders, Danielle appeared on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, alongside Jungle King Sam Thompson as well as Celebrity MasterChef and Celebrity Hunted. A source said: 'Danielle and Max dated for a number of years. 'Of course, it was known among the EastEnders cast and everyone thought they were sweet together. 'Their relationship hasn't ended on the best terms, and they have even unfollowed each other on Instagram. In one snap, Danielle wowed in a white bikini top layered under a broderie anglaise shirt and matching shorts as she posed for the camera 'There are a lot of emotions after they were friends, colleagues, and romantically involved for such a long time.' Max's character Ben was written out of the show after he was jailed for credit card fraud in America, where he was researching treatment options for Lola's cancer. He starred on the programme from 2019 as Phil Mitchell's son Ben, who has been portrayed by six different actors over the years, and featured in storylines including male rape and bulimia. Following Lola's sad passing, which saw her leave behind her husband Jay Brown, played by Jamie Borthwick, and daughter Lexi, Max dedicated an Instagram post to Danielle. He said: 'Our girl. What you have achieved in the last twelve months is extraordinary. My whole EastEnders 'journey' started with you, and what a ride it's been. MailOnline has approached Danielle and Max for comment. 'Watching you work so closely everyday has been inspiring but hasn't quite topped being your friend. You've been there for all of us when we've needed a friend, and for that I can only thank you.' Speaking about her close relationship with Max to promote their episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, which aired on Valentine's Day, Danielle said: 'It's nice to do something fun. With EastEnders, our storylines are really heavy and really sad.' In response to Antiques Road Trip expert Ishy Khan, who said, 'You can tell there's love there', Danielle replied: 'Yeah, there is. He loves me really. He pretends like he don't, but he does.' Max added: 'We did some really dark and beautiful storylines together so we've spent a lot of time in each other's pockets, which is why we're so comfortable with each other.' Away from the drama of Albert Square, Max's love life has been well-documented. He was in a relationship with insurance executive Roisin Buckle for a year but the couple split in 2022 despite expecting their first baby together. Their son, Reginald Buckle, was born in September 2022, with the pair agreeing to co-parent. In the same year, Max also dated EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, but they went their separate ways after six months.
