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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
EastEnders legend's ‘real age' as she celebrates birthday after being axed from soap
THE real age of an EastEnders legend has been revealed as she celebrated her birthday after being axed from soap. The actress first made her debut on the BBC One serial drama in 2017 to much acclaim from viewers. 6 Lorraine Stanley celebrated her 49th birthday with her partner Credit: Instagram/lorraine_stanley_ 6 She celebrated the huge milestone as she posed with Mark Perez Credit: Instagram/lorraine_stanley_ 6 The actress was best-known for her role as Karen Taylor on EastEnders Credit: BBC Her character initially fled to Spain before returning for a number of short stints in 2024 after the death of her on-screen son Keanu ( A year after her last appearance on EastEnders, the star looks happier than ever as she celebrated her 49th birthday with her family. She took to Instagram with a number of snaps as she posed with her partner, Mark Perez, and her daughter Nancy, 10, on the doorstep of her home. READ MORE ON LORRAINE STANLEY The former actress flaunted her She put on a leggy display in the thigh-length summer ensemble which was emblazoned with floral detail as she wore chic white platform sandals. Lorraine captioned the post: " Well hello 49!!! So many exciting things happening this year!! " I feel so lucky. Thank you for all the love." Most read in Soaps In an apparent dig to her days on the soap, she wrote: "I'm the happiest I've been in years!!! " However, her former co-stars and her fans flooded the comments section with well wishes. EastEnders' Lorraine Stanley looks slimmer than ever after dramatic five stone weight loss Kellie Bright - who still stars as Linda Carter on the soap - wrote: "Happy Birthday gorgeous woman." Former I'm A Celebrity campmate While a fan gushed: "Happy birthday princess." As someone else asked: "What's your secret???? You look INCREDIBLE! Happy birthday gorgeous woman xxx" While a fifth person gushed: "Happy Birthday to one of the best." EastEnders facts and figures THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Here's the latest on: EastEnders spoilers Where is Inside EastEnders The history of The biggest ever Shocking Albert Square The soap's 6 She beamed from ear to ear as she posed with her daughter Nancy Credit: Instagram/lorraine_stanley_ 6 Karen Taylor was axed by BBC soap bosses in 2014 Credit: BBC 6 The star looks slimmer than ever after her exit from the serial drama Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders legend Samantha Womack hits out at soap bosses who ‘rejected' her
EASTENDERS legend Samantha Womack has hit out at soap bosses who 'rejected' her. The actress was utterly beloved by fans of the BBC One soap when she played the role of 6 Samantha Womack admitted that she felt 'rejected' by EastEnders bosses Credit: Rex Features 6 She was beloved by viewers playing the role of Ronnie Mitchell Credit: Handout 6 The character was killed off by bosses in 2017 when a new executive producer came in Credit: BBC Alongside Rita Simons - who played her However, He decided to kill off the popular Mitchell sibling duo in a dramatic fashion after Ronnie's second wedding to Jack Branning ( Now Samantha has admitted that she felt 'rejected' by the new boss, as she admitted that it was not her decision to leave. READ MORE ON SAMANTHA She told "I don't really understand what happened, one producer was leaving and another was coming in, I don't know what went on." Before her time on the soap, However, she admitted that leaving Most read in Soaps The actress told the publication: "At the time it felt like bereavement, it felt like losing a family member. It was like losing family and losing stability. "But the thing that was the most painful - and it really was painful - was that me and Rita loved feeling like we belonged there. EastEnders favourite Ronnie Mitchell comes face to face with stalker "Then to be rejected, and I know that's emotional but that's what it was, it hit us both so hard." However, the star admitted that she is now thankful to events in hindsight as it allowed her to do other things. She added: "I do look back now and think, 'God, I could still be there', I would never have moved to Valencia . "I would never have done half the things I've done. I was like getting a barnacle off a rock, I probably needed to be forced off at that time." EastEnders facts and figures THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Here's the latest on: EastEnders spoilers Where is Inside EastEnders The history of The biggest ever Shocking Albert Square The soap's Since leaving the show, the star has focussed on a career in theatre as she secured a number of high-profile roles. In 2019, she hit the road for a nationwide UK tour of The Girl on the Train. She was also known for her role as Morticia Addams in the UK tour of the musical, The Addams Family. 6 She first joined EastEnders in 2017 alongside Rita Simons Credit: Handout 6 Fans of the soap have since claimed it was a 'mistake' to kill off the Mitchell sister pair Credit: BBC 6 Samantha says she is now thankfull as her exit gave her the chance to explore other options Credit: Rex Features
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders star engaged after romantic proposal in Ibiza as she shows off huge diamond ring
AN EASTENDERS star has revealed she has got engaged. Actress news as she flashed her huge diamond ring after a romantic proposal in Ibiza. 3 Actress Gurlaine Kaur Garcha has revealed she is getting married Credit: Instagram 3 The star shared her happy news on Instagram with this picture Credit: Instagram 3 The star is best known for playing Ash on EastEnders Credit: BBC The soap star - who played Gurlaine revealed her happy news with a sweet post on Instagram. On there she shared a snap of herself on holiday sipping a cocktail. But one thing that really stood out in the picture, was the huge diamond engagement ring on her left hand. Read more on EastEnders Confirming the news that her partner had popped the question, she simply wrote: "v happy & v engaged!!!!!!" Although she has kept the identity of her partner private, she revealed they had proposed in Ibiza. Gurlaine's EastEnders co-stars rushed to congratulate her. Most read in Soaps While her EastEnders mum Balvinder Sopal posted: "Oh my days!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BABY" Gurlaine's onscreen brother Shiv Jalota said: "Ahhhhhhhh CONGRATS XX" EastEnders Ash leaves for good as she lands new job BECOMING AN EASTENDERS STAR Gurlaine joined EastEnders in 2019 and was an immediate hit. Bosses introduced the wider Panesar family around her with brothers Kheerat, Vinny and Jags arriving shortly before their mother Suki. Over the years most of the Pansears have left the Square, with Gurlaine's character Ash departing in 2023. It was announced in January that year that the Soap bosses said: "We can confirm that Gurlaine will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish her all of the best for the future ." Gurlaine then shared her own statement, and said she was "excited for what's to come." At the time sources claimed she was heading for Hollywood. An insider told us: "She's hoping to join the long list of former soap stars to crack America.' EastEnders facts and figures THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Here's the latest on: EastEnders spoilers Where is Inside EastEnders The history of The biggest ever Shocking Albert Square The soap's
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders' Lacey Turner says ‘we're all facing same struggles' over cost of living crisis despite six-figure salary
EASTENDERS favourite Lacey Turner has candidly opened up on the impact of the cost of living crisis on her family of five. The BBC star, who 6 EastEnders favourite Lacey Turner has opened up on the cost of living crisis hitting her family Credit: Rex 6 She welcomed daughter Gipsy back in January, and now has three kids Credit: instagram 6 The BBC One stalwart said 'we are all facing the same struggles' regardless of income level, and urged people not to judge Credit: BBC L acey , who plays Stacey Slater in the BBC One soap, reportedly scoops a five-figure salary for the EastEnders role she started in 2004. Yet she opened up on the "daily struggles" shared by many as costs of everyday items, as well as bills, soar. Lacey is mum to little girl Gipsy, five months, as well as Dusty, aged five, and three-year-old son Trilby who she shares with her husband Matt Kay. She told of the impact of the financial climate on her family and said: "You do what you can. read more lacey turner "Ultimately if you strip everything back we're all the same, it doesn't matter what industry you're in. "You could be a broker, you could be hairdresser, you could be a gardener - we're all facing the same struggles daily. "Some people earn more money than others but everyone has different kinds of problems and ultimately underneath that is the judgement. "You cannot judge people you don't know, you never know what another person is going through." Most read in Soaps According to OK! Magazine, Lacey is earning between £150,000 to £190,000 for her soap role. Just weeks after giving birth, she returned from maternity leave to play Lacey Turner reveals she 'hasn't stopped crying' since heartbreaking moment with James Bye after final EastEnders scene She added to "What would be a £70 shop suddenly becomes a £120 shop and you go oh my God, I'm not buying them again." Meanwhile, the failed side-hustle businesses of soap stars And over at Coronation Street, some cast members have gone to war after EastEnders facts and figures THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Here's the latest on: EastEnders spoilers Where is Inside EastEnders The history of The biggest ever Shocking Albert Square The soap's Other TV favourites have also candidly FAMILY LIFE Lacey and her husband Matt are childhood sweethearts and tied the knot in Ibiza back in 2017. They announced the pregnancy on a picturesque beach by holding a picture of Lacey's ultrasound scans. She commented: "Aren't we lucky..." Lacey previously called motherhood the "hardest job I have ever done in my life." However, she wouldn't have it any other way. She told The Sun: "But it's also the best thing in the world. "It has changed me because it makes you see everything differently. "It highlights what's important and what isn't! I think I'm much more chilled out now I'm a mother. "Somehow we manage to juggle everything and everyone and yet we still feel guilty for certain things. "I think until you have done it you can't understand how challenging it is yet so rewarding." 6 She said her family's household bills had almost doubled Credit: Instagram 6 Lacey said 'everyone has different kinds of problems' Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 Lacey joined EastEnders in 2004 Credit: BBC
