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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘And the penny drops' – EastEnders fans discover soap star is 90s comedy legend
Just like all British soap operas, EastEnders has many characters who come and go over the years. Villains are killed off and others jet off abroad in search of a new life, making way for new talent to arrive on Albert Square. Among the most recent confirmed exits on the BBC soap include Molly Rainford, known for playing Queen Vic barmaid Anna Knight. But there's one former resident of Walford who has recently been appearing in the classic EastEnders episodes, and fans are shocked to realise she was also a 90s comedy legend. It comes as someone said in a throwback post on Reddit: 'Classic EE: I just realised who Queenie Trott was! 'She used to star in comedy show Keeping Up Appearances playing Daisy in the 90s. 'Judy Cornwell (who played Heather's Mum) only lasted 8 episodes (2007-08) and her last appearance was only this week after seeing her daughter getting married to Minty (fake or real). 'Was it just me, or did anyone else knew who she was?' Queenie Trott was played by Judy Cornwell, who joined the programme in 2007 and was the mother of Heather Trott. However, in 2008, Queenie exited the BBC soap as part of a storyline that saw Heather marry her fiancé, Minty Peterson. When Heather was murdered on EastEnders in 2012, Queenie didn't attend her funeral. Yet before her role on EastEnders, Judy took on the character of Daisy, who was the sister of Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge) and was married to Onslow (Geoffrey Hughes) on Keeping Up Appearances. Reacting to the discovery of Judy's role as Daisy in the BBC sitcom (from 1990 to 1995), someone responded to the original post on the subreddit r/eastenders: 'And the penny drops!!!! Thank you!!' This person commented: 'What a great actress, those two characters are worlds apart.' Someone else put: 'I knew who she was, always liked Onslow and Daisy lol.' Meanwhile, one fan revealed: 'She also played Mrs. Musgrove in the 1995 film 'Persuasion' with Ciarán Hinds—she was fantastic in that role!' Recommended reading: EastEnders legend returning to role after 27 years and teases 'awful surprises' Major EastEnders exit is confirmed as popular star set to leave BBC soap EastEnders icon rushed to hospital after collapsing twice on the BBC show Another added: 'I knew who she was, but I'm once again aggrieved at Heather's demise when she had so much more storytelling to do, including her relationship with Queenie!' One viewer replied: 'And Judy is still alive and well, now 85 years old.' Do you remember Judy Cornwell as Queenie Trott in EastEnders or as Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances? Let us know in the comments below.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work
She previously begged TV bosses to hire her in another soap GOT TALENT? EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EASTENDERS legend has been forced to host a singing competition at a Chinese restaurant. This was after the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate previously admitted that she was struggling to find work. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Cheryl Ferguson has been forced to find employment at a Chinese restaurant Credit: Instagram 6 She is best known for her role as Heather Trott on EastEnders Credit: Handout 6 Heather was killed off by bosses in 2012 when she was murdered by Ben Mitchell Credit: Handout Cheryl Ferguson, 59, is best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders from 2007 until 2012. The media personality also appeared on the tenth series of CBB on Channel 5 back in 2012. However, Cheryl has struggled to find work and was forced to find employment in a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet. She previously flogged tickets to fans to see her perform at the opening of a takeaway eatery back in February. Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she'd sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool. Now she's back again at the restaurant for another try at entertaining customers. Advertising the upcoming gig on her Instagram profile, she wrote: "BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW FOR FREE ! "Join us for a great night of entertainment and fantastic Chinese food. "If you would like to enter for fun read how to be in with chance of becoming the winner of Cleveleys got talent!" She added: "Only 10 places available and free to enter ( please read rules of entry ) come on you Fylde Coast let's see what you're made of!" Cheryl Ferguson begs TV execs to sign her up for more shows after EastEnders snub She briefly returned to the soap in 2016 for a voiceover cameo after bosses decided to kill off her character. The fan-favourite was murdered by Ben Mitchell in a dramatic altercation in her flat when he hit her with a picture frame. Since her soap departure, the actress has been open in her struggle to find work in the public eye. She previously begged bosses to give her a role in another soap such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Cheryl Ferguson's career after EastEnders WHAT has the actress been up to since leaving the BBC One drama? She starred in six episodes of the BBC One sitcom, Big School as a Lab Assistant named Jo in 2014 alongside the likes of David Walliams and Catherine Tate. Cheryl also played herself in the Catherine Tate Netflix sitcom, Hard Cell about women in prison. Other than that, her TV work has been largely limited to supporting roles or cameos in shows such as White Island, Mr. Bigstuff, Dodger, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. In the theatre, she's been a regular on the panto circuit as she starred in various productions which included Jack And The Beanstalk, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty And The Beast and three productions of Cinderella. She's performed on stage in locations such as the Central Theatre in Chatham, Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering, and the Stockport Plaza. The former star also begged fans to pile pressure onto execs to give her a part in their productions. Cheryl has made it clear that she's not just open to soaps though, as she explained: "Is this fate telling me that somewhere, sometime soon... producers, casting directors, TV people of the biggest heights - is deciding to cast Cheryl Fergison in some wonderful new period drama?" She captioned the update: "What say you all ? Can you see it ? Can the producers / casting people , TV channels and Film big bosses see it? "Amber management are waiting on your email / call regarding this here client who's ready to partake in their next biggest venture." 6 Cheryl has been open about her struggle to find work to make ends meet Credit: Instagram 6 She advertised her latest gig at The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool Credit: Instagram
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work
AN EASTENDERS legend has been forced to host a singing competition at a Chinese restaurant. This was after the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate previously admitted that she was struggling to find work. 6 6 Cheryl Ferguson, 59, is best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders from 2007 until 2012. The media personality also appeared on the tenth series of CBB on Channel 5 back in 2012. However, Cheryl has struggled to find work and was forced to find employment in a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet. She previously flogged tickets to fans to see her perform at the opening of a takeaway eatery back in February. Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she'd sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool. Now she's back again at the restaurant for another try at entertaining customers. Advertising the upcoming gig on her Instagram profile, she wrote: "BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW FOR FREE ! "Join us for a great night of entertainment and fantastic Chinese food. "If you would like to enter for fun read how to be in with chance of becoming the winner of Cleveleys got talent!" She added: "Only 10 places available and free to enter ( please read rules of entry ) come on you Fylde Coast let's see what you're made of!" She briefly returned to the soap in 2016 for a voiceover cameo after bosses decided to kill off her character. The fan-favourite was murdered by Ben Mitchell in a dramatic altercation in her flat when he hit her with a picture frame. Since her soap departure, the actress has been open in her struggle to find work in the public eye. She previously begged bosses to give her a role in another soap such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale. The former star also begged fans to pile pressure onto execs to give her a part in their productions. Cheryl has made it clear that she's not just open to soaps though, as she explained: "Is this fate telling me that somewhere, sometime soon... producers, casting directors, TV people of the biggest heights - is deciding to cast Cheryl Fergison in some wonderful new period drama?" She captioned the update: "What say you all ? Can you see it ? Can the producers / casting people , TV channels and Film big bosses see it? "Amber management are waiting on your email / call regarding this here client who's ready to partake in their next biggest venture." 6 6 6
