I really am so grateful. [22] Mia made her first appearance on 12 April. Some time later, Midge sees Louise in the pub and says it is nice to see her again. While distracted, Gray smacks Shirley in the head with a piece of wood and knocks her out, before running to the exit. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |, Serving a prison sentence for all of his crimes after pleading guilty, Darwin Cantlow - Gray Atkins' Letter of Suspension, Gray Atkins Termination of Employment Letter. While in the kitchen, Chantelle accidentally cuts her wrist with a glass, and Gray takes her to the hospital immediately. Bailey decides to kick the ball against the wall of Mick's pub, The Queen Victoria, but she smashes an upstairs window. I am so grateful to all the team and my lovely cast members for being so supportive, I'll miss Albert Square."[24]. On 4 February 2022, it is revealed that Tina's body is underneath the floorboards of the Argee Bhajee. Danny is an acquaintance of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) who has a connection to garages used for money laundering in Spain, which leads Phil into liquidation. Bailey says Dinah hated the colour blue and says she made lucky guesses based on what she had found out about Bailey. After shouting at Chantelle, she decided she wants to go to her mother's house to stay away from any possible abuse, However, while attempting to leave, Gray punches her from behind, making her fall to the ground near the door. He is known to be a hard-working solicitor who seemingly appears devoted to his wife and their children. [31], Gray Atkins, played by Toby-Alexander Smith, is introduced as the husband of Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer). Gray Atkins is the father of Mia, Mackenzie and Jordan Atkins. He is best known for playing Gray Atkins in 'EastEnders' for the BBC and Lor-ran in DC's 'Krypton'. Credits Gray runs into the Queen Victoria Pub, thinking that nobody is inside. A British Asian family of Punjabi Sikh heritage, Kheerat, Jags and Vinny are three very different brothers who turn up in Walford looking to settle a score however, fate quickly takes a hand and they find themselves staying for good. A journalist who is reviewing the new local gay bar, The Prince Albert. However, when she starts telling other people about his aggressive behaviour, Gray deliberately puts Tina in the frame by stopping a pizza delivery man from going to the police with an alibi. Disgusted, Jonno accuses Ben of turning him into "one of them", earning himself a punch from Phil in return. Romances [75] He then threatens to arrest Tiffany too. Gray's attempted . Habiba arrives in Albert Square alongside her sister Iqra. However, during a conversation with Gray and his bedridden father on 17 September 2021, this is revealed to be a lie. The couple each have different responses as Karen instantly believes Gray, whereas Mitch knows he is guilty when Whitney tells him the truth about Chantelle. Chantelle boasts about moving to 1 Albert Square, unaware that Kim once lived there with her estranged husband Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood), which causes hostility between the two women. After Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy) accidentally kisses Sheree in The Queen Victoria public house, Sheree arranges for Ted to meet her mother Wanda Baptiste (Anni Domingo). Jonno Highway, played by Richard Graham, is the father of Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay). In October 2019, it is revealed that Ash is the sister of Kheerat (Jaz Deol), Jags (Amar Adatia) and Vinny (Shiv Jalota). [52] The character was killed-off in February 2020; his departure had not been announced beforehand. Garcha stated that her most memorable part of starting filming on EastEnders was her scene in The Queen Victoria, describing it as a "famous landmark that is part of our television culture. Jags and Kheerat first arrive in Walford to confront Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) after he steals Kheerat's car. On 28 December 2020, Tina Carter had an altercation with Ian Beale where she forced entry into his house and assaulted him, Tina pushed him into a table and left Ian unconscious. Bianca warns Leo to stay away. It is very rewarding as an actor when you feel like you're helping people and then giving them a sense of comfort, so they know they are not alone". He holds Gray and stares into his eyes as a train passes by. However, Leo arrives in Walford and begins menacing Bianca. He is portrayed by Charlie Wernham. Gray confesses that he is deeply obsessed with Whitney and Kush tells him he needs help. He later approaches Jean and attempts to initiate a conversation, but accidentally makes an offensive comment which causes Jean to slap him. Karen finds it hard to believe as she thought Gray was a good man. Tiffany reveals his identity, but Whitney continues to meet with him. When Daniel's condition worsens, he refuses going into a hospice, and promises Jean that he will hold onto his life until she is cancer free. Jonno is first seen after being contacted by his son Callum's fiance, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty). He is the youngest of the Panesar brothers, the others being Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Jags (Amar Adatia). She disowns Gray, as do his children, and he is forced to abandon them when Karen alerts the police of his presence. Daniel Cook, played by Ade Edmondson, is a love interest of Jean Slater (Gillian Wright). [22] Mackenzie made his first appearance on 12 April. He provides a DNA sample before speaking to DCI Peter Arthurs. He later grows even closer with Whitney when she becomes his child minder. They eventually marry on Christmas Day 2021, but Chelsea later discovers Grays abuse on Chantelle, when Whitney sends her screenshots of Chantelles revelation of the abuse that she posted online. Chelsea decides to stay with Gray, but later reveals to Whitney that she is temporarily using him for stability, and is planning to expose him. Gray comes along too. He reacts positively to the news and stops abusing her. Toby-Alexander Smith has been nominated for several . Gray finds out about Chelsea's pregnancy and initially agrees to have no involvement, but has a change of heart and decides that he wants to raise the child together with Chelsea. Page Links: Kush grasses up the Mitchells in exchange for his freedom and plans to run away with Whitney, but Gray confronts Kush at the train station about stealing Whitney away from him. Dinah's health decline becomes apparent when she has an accident and is rushed to hospital. Gray shouts at her saying their dinner, which they planned for the night, is ruined. [25], Gray sets up the alarm in the house and when Kheerat breaks in, Gray is alerted on his phone and tells Chantelle that they need to go home because someone has broken in. Vinny eventually tracks her down, and reveals to her that their mother, Suki (Balvinder Sopal), is dying of cancer. During celebratory drinks in The Queen Victoria public house, Chantelle bumps into her father Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) who she has not seen for a long time. Gray's demanding behaviour worsens when he realises something suspicious is going on. Dinah spends time with Bailey and the following day, Dinah seems better and thanks Karen for her help. Kush frantically pulls Gray up to safety just in time, but then Gray thereupon pushes Kush in front of the oncoming train - killing him as a result. ", Final line to Tina Carter before killing her: "Your sister shouldn't have saved me. Michaela Turnbull, played by Fiona Allen, first appears in episode 6037, originally broadcast on 9 December 2019. [60] Vinny is described as "the golden boy of the family; he's sweet, bright and has been indulged since the day he was born. "[69], Detective Inspector Steve Thompson, played by Philip Wright, first appears in episode 6045, originally broadcast on 23 December 2019. On-screen, Whitney stabs Leo in self defence after he tries attacking her with a knife.[53]. Gray then flees the station and looks as have gotten away with murder again once Kush's death becomes public knowledge by the next day. He clashes with Phil's lawyer, Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber), when she pauses the interview. Emmerdale watchers know Amy as Tracy Metcalfe but they were not expecting to learn that she could be dating the EastEnders star after they publicly stepped out together. Mother Last Appearance 10 March 2022. Smith was shortlisted for Best Villain at the 2020 Inside Soap Awards but lost out to Ian Bartholomew (who plays Geoff Metcalfe in Coronation Street). Thompson reminds Callum that relationships with convicted criminals should be declared, so blackmails him into helping him to convict Phil in return for his silence and Ben's freedom. Bailey was called a "mystery newcomer" by Sophie Dainty from Digital Spy.[4]. Sometime later, Gray woos Chelsea into reconciling with him and they later get engaged. This remained until 2014. Shyanna is a psychic who Bailey Baker (Kara-Leah Fernandes) contacts to feel closer to her deceased mother, Dinah Wilson (Anjela Lauren Smith). Early life and education [ edit] Smith was born on 26 February 1991 in Lichfield, Staffordshire and developed a passion for acting whilst at school. I'm looking forward to seeing what Albert Square has in store for Gray. He drops the glass of milk onto the floor and moves some toy cars around on the floor, making it seem like Chantelle had slipped on one of them and fell onto the knives. After Phil asks Callum to perform a police check, Callum informs Thompson, who states that that is not enough evidence to imprison Phil for years. Phil confronts Danny and Danny reveals that it was a warning to Ben who threatened him and Danny insults him, causing Ben to almost attack him with a glassed cup. "[59] Of his casting, Jalota said, "It still hasn't sunk in that I'm going to be on EastEnders. - EastEnders EastEnders - Gray Atkins Nearly Tries To Stab Whitney Dean (22nd October 2021) Gray contemplating stabbing Whitney. Two months later, Kush visits the hospital to give some magazines on Jean's behalf and bumps into Daniel. Chantelle is joined by her husband Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) and her children Mia Atkins (Mahalia Malcolm) and Mackenzie Atkins (Isaac Lemonius). [60] Jags is described as someone who "has always struggled in the shadow of his older brother and despite his best intentions, nothing ever seems to go to plan for try-hard Jags leaving Kheerat and the rest of the family constantly unimpressed. When the pair are in the club, Iqra introduces Ash as a friend which bothers Ash. Iqra struggles to support her and believes her girlfriend and Jags' sister Ash Panesar (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) instead; Habiba tells her to choose between them. When Phil gets arrested for the attack on Ian later on, Gray visits Ben and offers to represent Phil. EastEnders viewers have been patiently waiting for Gray Atkins (played by Toby-Alexander Smith) to be brought to justice ever since he murdered his wife Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) in 2020 . Tubbs and Ben are arrested when Martin confesses to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) that they have been operating in illegal activities. [81] Thompson later gives Callum a wire to wear for recording incriminating conversations with Phil. Keanu then tells Phil that Midge was one of the people who tried to kill him in Spain. Michaela reveals to her that she knew about Tony grooming her, but did nothing to stop him. 1. As revenge, Ben orders Tubbs and his gang to torment Martin and they dangle him over a railway bridge. Wells also commented that "He's definitely a man not to be trusted". Jonno's true colours are exposed and Stuart threatens him out of Walford. On 15 April 2021, Kush tells the police the Mitchells and Shirley orchestrated the robbery of Potterwell insurance in court after Kush had been caught stealing cars alongside them at. [58] He is the second eldest of the three Panesar brothers, the others being Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Vinny (Shiv Jalota). Gray begins to develop feelings for Whitney Dean, but is left jealous and enraged when he finds out she is in a relationship with Kush Kazemi. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [60] Kheerat is described as a "successful businessman who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it" and that he "uses his persuasiveness and charm to his advantage in every situation"[60] Producer Jon Sen said of the family "The Panesar family are set arrive this autumn and will bring their own unique blend of charm and chaos onto the Square. ", "EastEnders spoilers: Callum's betrayal exposed as Phil finds the bug in the Arches? He spends weeks trying to get them to break up but fails. Portrayed by TBC Introduced by Kate Oates Jon Sen Gender Male.png Male First Appearance 27 December 2021 First Mentioned 13 December 2021 Credits List of appearances Duration 2021- Episode Count Ongoing Other names Jordan Fox Address 1 Albert Square (2021-) Status Alive Age 3 months Date of Birth 26 December 2021 . "[23] The story results in the character being killed-off, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence; Chantelle was killed by Gray in the episode broadcast on 18 September 2020. EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith has spoken out about Gray Atkins' dramatic exit tonight (March 10). If there's anyone at home who's sitting next to someone who is potentially a perpetrator as well, that could be very scary and very dangerous, so I think it was definitely the safest thing for them to do. Over the years he became the patriarch of the Mitchell Family, after his late father Edward, that originally consisted of his brother Kenneth and sister Mirage. Jack explains that he viewed the body camera footage from the arrest and is unsure whether Keegan is responsible, which annoys DI Thompson as he sees this as Jack not trusting him. Gray has become one of EastEnders most cruel villains Credit: BBC. Daniel is first seen at Walford General, being difficult with the nurses, as witnessed by Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and her daughter, Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner). I've learnt so much in the last two years and I'm grateful to have made life long friendships End of a chapter, onto the next one", "EastEnders set for 'first lesbian Muslim character' in groundbreaking storyline", "Who is EastEnders newcomer Paul Usher and his character Danny Hardcastle", "EastEnders reveals a first look at Brookside legend Paul Usher aka Barry Grant on Albert Square", "EastEnders' Phil Mitchell threatens Midge in new pictures of Louise Mitchell kidnap story", "EastEnders villain plans to 'KILL' Louise but viewers predict even worse twist", "Soap spoilers EastEnders newcomer, Hollyoaks double wedding, Coronation Street threats, Emmerdale plan", "EastEnders to introduce a new Taylor as Karen's daughter Chantelle arrives", "EastEnders casts former Neon Jungle singer Jessica Kate Plummer as Chantelle Baker", "EastEnders announces a brand new family as Karen's daughter Chantelle joins Albert Square", "EastEnders confirms domestic abuse story as Gray attacks Chantelle", "EastEnders' domestic abuse storyline for Chantelle ends in tragedy as she is killed by husband Gray", "Hollyoaks, EastEnders and Emmerdale win big at the, "It's (nearly) a clean sweep for Hollyoaks in the Digital Spy Reader Awards for soaps 2019", "The Digital Spy Reader Awards 2020 full results", "EastEnders confirms Gray exit during huge week of schedule changes", "Emmerdale's Amy Walsh expecting a baby with EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith", "EastEnders star explains why Chantelle's death spoiler was revealed", "EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith says people have 'struggled to differentiate' him from domestic abuser Gray Atkins", "The Version 2021 Soap Awards winners announced! He later has a one-night stand with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) after they spend a night drinking and confiding in each other about their relationship woes. Darren tells Karen that he used to be depressed but now he enjoys his life and agrees to speak to Dinah the following week. Not wanting to go to prison, though, Gray attempts suicide. During their relationship, Chelsea fleeces Gray by living extravagantly off his credit card and shows no interest in his children, frequently neglecting them when they are in her care. The Ahmeds celebrate Eid where Adam and Iqra threaten each other and reveals that Iqra has a secret lover. Tubbs and Martin realize that they have been set up and Martin brutally attacks one of the men. To the unaware eye Gray appears to be a loving husband and a committed father; but his charm is a front for the power and control he exerts over Chantelle an experience all too common to thousands of women up and down the country today. Whitney is horrified, but is unfazed as she struggles to keep hold of Gray when he threatens to take her to her death with him. He reveals that he has changed and attempts to reconcile with his family. Gray is annoyed that he has been brought to answer questions and believes they want to make him a suspect. Gray then runs into The Vic, where both Shirley and Mick attack him in revenge for Tina's murder. He even comes close to killing himself and his kids by attempting to fill his flat with gas fumes with his lighter, but is stopped by fellow neighbour Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) when she sees him struggling to cope; Shirley manages to convince Gray to move forward with his life and support his kids in Chantelle's honour. [26] Thompson pressures Callum into making a decision. Wife Plummer said: "I feel honoured to take on the responsibility of Chantelle's story. Working with Women's Aid and Refuge has been invaluable in understanding the mindset of an abuser and the awful realities of abusive relationships. This storyline will depict how hidden from sight domestic abuse remains even today. The following is a list of characters introduced to the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2019, by order of first appearance. I couldn't be more excited. However, after hearing that Tina had been spreading rumours that he had been abusing and later murdered Chantelle, he pays the worker to falsely state that he had seen Tina leaving the Queen Victoria pub on the night of the attack. Jonno confronts Ben in the toilets and expresses his disgust with homosexuals, causing a fight between him and Ben. He apologises for disagreeing with her abortion, but upon discovering Ash's girlfriend, Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra), is a Muslim, he expresses more disapproval with Ash. This changes when Chelsea becomes pregnant by Gray and they get engaged, resulting in her making the effort to get to know her future stepchildren. They plan to run away together but Kheerat is devastated to learn that she has died in a tragic accident. The lawyer will get comeuppance in upcoming EastEnders scenes. Toby-Alexander Smith (born 26 February 1991) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Gray Atkins in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2019 to 2022. He made his first appearance on 29 March 2019 and made his last on 10 March 2022, he is portrayed by Toby Alexander-Smith. EastEnders - Gray Atkins Attempts To Kill Chelsea Atkins - 10th March 2022 Gray trying to kill Chelsea. When Ben's boyfriend Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay) decides to become a police officer, Ben quits organised crime, and hands over the business to Tubbs, who rehires Martin. Karen discovers this, but Dinah breaks down and reveals that she is scared she will not be able to survive any longer and Karen encourages her to not let her condition negatively impact her life any more. The character and Edmondson's casting were announced on 9 May 2019. Gray attempts to goad Whitney into letting him go by confessing to Kush's murder. Denise confronts her and tells her to leave. [28] Plummer came second in the category for Best Soap Newcomer at the 2019 Digital Spy Reader Awards. She holds a grudge against Karen for a number of weeks, until Karen buys her a star in honour of her mother. Aaron Munroe is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. ", To many women on the Square as a way of asserting dominance: "Or what? Excited to see her children, Chantelle is again ready to leave with them, when Gray turns up and ruins her plans again. They threaten him with retaliation unless the car is returned to them. [8] Nahar said of her casting, "I'm so excited to have joined EastEnders, it's a show I've grown up watching and stepping onto Albert Square is just unreal! Thank you @bbceastenders for welcoming me into one of the biggest soaps in the country! [15] Midge is described as "thug", "dodgy" and "nasty". His dead body is left on her kitchen floor. However, Ben later calls off the protection in an act of rage, and the Panesars learn shortly afterwards that Jags has been killed in an attack in his cell.
Jet2 Marketing Strategy,
Best Tennis Racquet For Wrist Pain,
Articles G