John Partridge will star in the upcoming season of 'Celebrity Big Brother'. The former 'EastEnders' actor - who played Jane Beale's brother Christian Clarke - is the latest addition to the line-up of the reality TV show, which kicks off a new series on Channel 5 on January 5. A source told the Daily Star: ''John is outspoken and will speak as he finds. He will certainly shake things up.'' John is the latest star to be added to the line-up, which is also believed to include fellow former 'EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook and David Bowie's ex-wife Angie. Other celebrities who...
- 12/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
John Partridge will star in the upcoming season of 'Celebrity Big Brother'. The former 'EastEnders' actor - who played Jane Beale's brother Christian Clarke - is the latest addition to the line-up of the reality TV show, which kicks off a new series on Channel 5 on January 5. A source told the Daily Star: ''John is outspoken and will speak as he finds. He will certainly shake things up.'' John is the latest star to be added to the line-up, which is also believed to include fellow former 'EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook and David Bowie's ex-wife Angie. Other celebrities who...
- 12/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Cast your minds back to 2002 - a time when Pop Idols didn't need to have The X Factor, Fifty Shades of Grey were just colours on a paint sampler chart and David Beckham was a mere international superstar rather than global megastar.
Bend It Like Beckham, with a modest estimated budget of £3.7 million, opened that same year and became a critical and commercial success - breaking box office records and scoring BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, as well as making household names of many of its stars.
As the cast continues preparing for the West End stage adaptation of Gurinder Chadha's screen hit ahead of previews on May 15, find out what the movie's ensemble cast went on to achieve - including who is coming back for the musical...
Parminder Nagra (Jess Bhamra)
Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Empire Awards on the back of the movie's success, Parminder went...
Bend It Like Beckham, with a modest estimated budget of £3.7 million, opened that same year and became a critical and commercial success - breaking box office records and scoring BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, as well as making household names of many of its stars.
As the cast continues preparing for the West End stage adaptation of Gurinder Chadha's screen hit ahead of previews on May 15, find out what the movie's ensemble cast went on to achieve - including who is coming back for the musical...
Parminder Nagra (Jess Bhamra)
Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Empire Awards on the back of the movie's success, Parminder went...
- 3/22/2015
- Digital Spy
John Partridge has lost four stone since he left 'EastEnders' two years ago. The 42 year old actor, who played Christian Clarke in the BBC One soap, shrunk from 211lbs to 176lbs due to the stress of seeing his mother develop Alzheimer's. He said: ''As I'm my mother's primary carer, I haven't had time to sit down and relax. It's been like having a baby. The hunky star left the show in 201and made a brief comeback in April for funeral of Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), but has no plans to return full time. He added: ''It's [caring for my mother is] also...
- 8/9/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
John Partridge has lost four stone since he left 'EastEnders' two years ago. The 42 year old actor, who played Christian Clarke in the BBC One soap, shrunk from 211lbs to 176lbs due to the stress of seeing his mother develop Alzheimer's. He said: ''As I'm my mother's primary carer, I haven't had time to sit down and relax. It's been like having a baby. The hunky star left the show in 201and made a brief comeback in April for funeral of Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), but has no plans to return full time. He added: ''It's [caring for my mother is] also...
- 8/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Christian Clarke will return to 'EastEnders' for Lucy Beale's funeral. Actor John Partridge has reprised his role as Jane Beale's brother for the emotional scenes, marking his return to Walford after nearly a year and a half. Christian - who initially left Albert Square in November 2012 with partner Syed Masood - will be back on screens in May to offer support to Ian Beale's ex-wife Jane, played by Laurie Brett, who was Lucy's stepmother and developed a close bond with all of Ian's children. New pictures show Christian attending Lucy's funeral with the young businesswoman's distraught father Ian (Adam Woodyatt), twin...
- 4/8/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
John Partridge wants more ''hot new gays'' on 'EastEnders'. The 41-year-old actor quit his role of Christian Clarke after almost five years last year, along with co-star Marc Elliott, who played his on-screen lover Syed Masood, and has called for show bosses to fill the gap left by their departure with new homosexual characters. He said: ''Bring in hot new gays, that's what I say. Everyone needs to be represented - so somebody's got to come flying that pink flag.'' John was delighted by the popularity of Christian and Syed and doesn't think their sexuality mattered to soap fans. He added to The Sun...
- 1/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders actor John Partridge has said that the soap needs to have more gay characters. Partridge played gay personal trainer Christian Clarke for almost five years until he left the soap in November with husband Syed Masood (Marc Elliott). The actor has spoken of his hopes that the couple's popularity will inspire writers to bring in more homosexual characters. "We only ever had a positive response from people," he told The Sun. "It became a love story and the fact that it was two men became immaterial. (more)...
- 1/2/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Katie Price is reportedly dating male stripper Kieran Hayler. Hayler has previously appeared in two episodes of EastEnders, stripping off at Heather Trott's hen party and also Christian Clarke's stag-do earlier this year. Price was reportedly seen with Hayler at a charity ladies' night earlier this week. The stripper posted a photo of the pair kissing online, adding: "I couldn't be happier in my life right now!" After a shopping trip to Bluewater in Kent, he later added: "Had fun with my baby girl Miss (more)...
- 12/19/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
John Partridge is to return to the West End to star in the revival of A Chorus Line, it has been revealed. The 41-year-old, who played Christian Clarke in EastEnders from 2008 until earlier this month, will play the role of Zach in Bob Avian's upcoming production. Partridge will star opposite Singin' in the Rain actress Scarlett Strallen when the show begins at the Palladium from February 5, reports the Daily Mail. He described the character of Zach - the director auditioning dancers for a Broadway show - as "charismatic and manipulative" and revealed that he took on the job to work with Avian, who was co-choreographer (more)...
- 11/23/2012
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Syed Masood has one last chance to save his relationship with Christian Clarke in tonight's (November 15) episode of the soap. With Christian (John Partridge) preparing to leave for America and Syed (Marc Elliott) refusing to speak to him again, Zainab and Lucy are forced to intervene by scheming to get the stubborn pair into the Argee Bhajee and locking them in. Finally alone, Christian and Syed have a long and honest conversation about their romance and the various problems they've (more)...
- 11/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' star John Partridge thinks the show needs some hot gay guys. The actor hopes that BBC One bosses will bring in some fresh talent after his character Christian Clarke leaves the soap this month along with his on-screen boyfriend Syed Masood (Marc Elliott). Discussing his upcoming exit, John told The Sun newspaper: ''I'll always be a fan of the show. They should bring in some hot new gay guys. Out with the old and in with the new.'' The actor has developed a close friendship with his co-star Marc despite their differences, and says he will be leaving the show with...
- 11/12/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Departing EastEnders star John Partridge has called on bosses to bring in new gay characters. Partridge's alter ego Christian Clarke, along with boyfriend Syed Masood, will be leaving Albert Square next week. When asked by Inside Soap about his feelings for the show, the actor declared: "I'll always be an avid fan of the show. "They should bring in some hot new gay guys - out with the old and in with the new." Of his time with co-star and on-screen lover Marc Elliot, Partridge (more)...
- 11/9/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Christian Clarke and Syed Masood get one last chance to save their relationship as the pair's final EastEnders episode arrives next week. The couple have hit the rocks in recent days, and as seen in our Sunday picture update, things are only set to get worse when a furious Syed discovers that Christian (John Partridge) is planning to move away to America for a fresh start and hasn't told him. Accepting that Christian is leaving and his marriage is over, Syed (Marc Elliott) begins making less exciting plans for his own future - realising that he'll have to move back in with his parents as he cannot afford the rent on his own. Zainab, however, is dismayed that Syed is giving up on his marriage so easily, so (more)...
- 11/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
John Partridge has described his exit from EastEnders as "overwhelming". The actor recently confirmed that he will be leaving the soap as Christian Clarke, along with his on-screen lover Syed Masood, played by Marc Elliott. He explained that filming his final scenes on the BBC soap was "exhausting". "Leaving was incredibly emotional, and the last day was very difficult," he told What's on TV. "You have the whole anticipation of it coming and, when it finally happens, it's overwhelming. I was in tears; our executive producer, Lorraine Newman, was in tears; the people in props were in tears. Afterwards, I felt exhausted." Partridge stated that his decision to quit the soap was a joint one with co-star Elliott, as he felt the characters would not work well (more)...
- 10/30/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Marc Elliott has insisted that his character Syed Masood does genuinely love his new husband Christian Clarke. Syed sparks another big relationship crisis for the pair in the coming days after Christian (John Partridge) challenges him to be honest about his feelings. With Syed unable to express his love following all of their recent problems, Christian is unsure whether they should be together. Speaking to Inside Soap, however, Elliott offered reassurance that the pair still have a strong bond. Elliott commented: "It's odd to think that Syed would marry him and then struggle to admit his feelings - but maybe he fears opening up too much. "After everything they've been through, the one thing you'd want (more)...
- 10/30/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Marc Elliott claims he had to quit 'EastEnders' to avoid being typecast. The actor has portrayed Syed Masood in the BBC One soap for almost four years but says he had to leave because he was afraid he would only be remembered for playing ''the gay muslim''. He said: ''I didn't want to be remembered as that lad from 'EastEnders', the gay muslim. That's why you get into the business, to find new characters.'' Marc broke down taboos when Syed became soap's first openly gay muslim, following his romance with long-term boyfriend Christian Clarke (John Partridge), and he says he's glad viewers have...
- 10/16/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Marc Elliott has said that Syed is genuinely split between his feelings for Christian and Danny. Syed Masood is set to marry fiancé Christian Clarke next Tuesday, but starts to suffer doubts after kissing his business consultant Danny Pennant. The actor told Soaplife: "He doesn't know what he wants. Should he go for a penthouse on the Riviera and a life with Danny? "Or should he choose a flat with (more)...
- 10/11/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Marc Elliott only intended to say in 'EastEnders' for three years. The actor - who plays gay character Syed Masood in the BBC soap - will soon be leaving with partner Christian Clarke (John Partridge), but while he is excited to be going on to try new things, he will not say if they will be departing together or separately. He said: ''Will we leave together? I can't say. You won't know until the last minute what is to become of them. ''I always intended to do three years and ended up doing three years and seven months. I thought it was...
- 10/10/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Syed Masood punches Danny Pennant next week after the mischievous city boy pushes him too far. Syed's confrontation with Danny (Gary Lucy) takes place after he quietly slips out of his own stag party and heads to the Argee Bhajee, needing some space to clear his head following his recent problems. However, when Danny follows Syed (Marc Elliott) there, he makes matters even more complicated by trying to convince him that they should be together. Syed responds by insisting that he loves fiancé Christian Clarke, adding that all he wants from Danny is a return on his investment. To Syed's horror, (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Marc Elliott only intended to say in 'EastEnders' for three years. The actor - who plays gay character Syed Masood in the BBC soap - will soon be leaving with partner Christian Clarke (John Partridge), but while he is excited to be going on to try new things, he will not say if they will be departing together or separately. He said: ''Will we leave together? I can't say. You won't know until the last minute what is to become of them. ''I always intended to do three years and ended up doing three years and seven months. I thought it was...
- 10/8/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Syed Masood risks his future with partner Christian Clarke on EastEnders next month as he shares a kiss with newcomer Danny Pennant. Gary Lucy will soon make his first appearance as city banker Danny, who immediately strikes up a bond with Syed when they meet at the Argee Bhajee. Desperate for a way to solve his worsening financial problems, Syed (Marc Elliott) subsequently consults Danny on a number of occasions for his guidance and advice. In (more)...
- 9/25/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Roxy Mitchell's love life is likely to keep Walford gossiping in upcoming episodes of EastEnders. It's been revealed today (September 11) that Roxy (Rita Simons) will be getting passionate with Aj Ahmed towards the end of the month, after they bond over drinks at the Queen Vic. The pair get talking after Christian Clarke stands Roxy up at the pub, and it's not long before Aj (Phaldut Sharma) takes his admirer back to the Masood house and into his bedroom… At this early stage it's unclear whether this will stay as a one-off, or if either will want to see the other again. What we do know is that Roxy (more)...
- 9/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Marc Elliott and John Partridge are to leave EastEnders, it has been announced. The duo, who play lovers Syed Masood and Christian Clarke, will be written out of the BBC soap in November in a dramatic storyline currently being kept under wraps. Digital Spy can confirm that Elliott informed EastEnders bosses of his intention to leave back in February. Show chiefs and Partridge then reached the mutual decision that Christian should depart screens at the same time as Syed. Executive producer Lorraine Newman explained: "Marc and John have been a fantastic part of EastEnders and the characters of Syed and Christian have been a huge success for the show. "Their storylines have broken boundaries that have not been seen in a soap before, and the love for them by the viewers can be seen in the 'Chryed' fans. "When Marc announced (more)...
- 9/7/2012
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Alfie Moon is in for a shock next week as Roxy Mitchell confesses her feelings for him. Roxy (Rita Simons) has fallen for Alfie (Shane Richie) while working alongside him at The Vic in recent weeks, and the story will soon come to a head as she struggles to keep a lid on her secret crush. Next week's episodes see Alfie come to Roxy's defence when she is involved in an argument at the pub. Roxy is delighted that he's acting as her knight in shining armour, which doesn't go unnoticed by Christian Clarke (John Partridge) or Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman). Christian addresses the subject head-on with his best friend, asking her when she's going to tell Alfie that she loves him. Derek, meanwhile, decides to cause some mischief by letting Roxy believe that Alfie is in serious danger. The bad boy launches his plan (more)...
- 4/9/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Nina Wadia has admitted that she wants 'lighter' material ahead for her character Zainab Khan. Zainab recently reached a huge turning point as she finally made peace with Christian Clarke, the partner of her son Syed (Marc Elliott). The mum-of-four decided to bury the hatchet with Christian (John Partridge) shortly after she had confessed the truth about the night of the B&B blaze, when she sent her abusive husband Yusef back into the flames. Wadia told Pa of Zainab's future: "I finally get to show the world she's not a homophobe. It was very emotional filming those scenes with John Partridge. I'm hoping they lighten her up a bit now." The actress also reaffirmed her desire to see Zainab reunited with ex-husband (more)...
- 3/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Christian Clarke and Zainab Masood have an emotional heart-to-heart in Thursday night's (March 8) EastEnders episode. Zainab (Nina Wadia) is feeling the strain after confessing the truth about her actions on the night of the B&B blaze, but the fallout from her revelation is interrupted by an incident at the Argee Bhajee restaurant. Christian (John Partridge) is the one who's left with Zainab while the rest of the family deal with the situation, and he ends up being a huge source of comfort to her as she speaks candidly about her guilt. As the discussion moves on to Syed (Marc Elliott), Zainab has a big question to ask (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Nina Wadia has said that she is pleased her character Zainab Masood will soon settle her differences with Christian Clarke. Zainab has big episodes on the way next week as she finally confesses that she deliberately sent Yusef Khan back into the burning B&B at Christmas, which leaves her family stunned. The revelation also has an unexpected consequence as Christian (John Partridge) becomes an unlikely ally for Zainab, who spent many months disapproving of his relationship with her son Syed (Marc Elliott). Wadia told All About Soap: "Johnny and I have been waiting for this scene for ages. Ever since Christian saved Masood from the fire, Zainab's seen him in a very different light - and she's realised that Christian is a good person. "She sits with Christian and tells him she wants to be forgiven, and he says that (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have defended their portrayal of homosexual issues after George Michael branded recent storylines "insulting" to the gay community. The openly-gay singer made his remarks on Twitter after watching last night's episode, which saw Christian Clarke's relationship with Syed Masood hit the rocks after he was falsely accused of molesting schoolboy Ben Mitchell. Ben's father Phil (Steve McFadden) has struggled to come to terms with his son's sexuality in recent weeks and he reacted furiously to the teenager's allegation, storming round to Christian's home with a baseball bat. Meanwhile, EastEnders' Christian and Syed storyline has explored the challenges faced by the couple after they fell in love. Syed (Marc Elliott) took months to accept his sexuality and was later disowned by his strict Muslim (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell comes out fighting for her best friend Christian Clarke as news of Ben's shocking allegation spreads in Thursday night's episode. When Roxy (Rita Simons) hears that Ben is accusing Christian of molesting him, she knows immediately that it isn't true and confronts the lying teen. Ben (Joshua Pascoe) persists with his twisted antics by continuing to accuse Christian, but Roxy urges him to tell Phil (more)...
- 11/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Ben Mitchell is to falsely accuse Christian Clarke of molesting him. The sexually confused teen - played by Joshua Pascoe - will make his accusations against the gay personal trainer in a shock new plot, which hits Albert Square next week. Ben's crush on Christian (John Partridge) leads him to ask if he'd like to watch a DVD with him, and when he turns up at his flat later that evening the youngster misreads the signals and tries to kiss him. Christian rejects his advances and Ben is spotted running off in embarassment through the Square by evil doctor,...
- 11/2/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Ben Mitchell stoops to a new low next week when he falsely claims that Christian Clarke molested him. With Ben's crush on Christian (John Partridge) intensifying in the coming days, he asks the personal trainer if they can have a DVD night together. Distracted by his other problems, Christian says yes - without properly realising what he's agreeing to. When Ben (Joshua Pascoe) turns up at the flat later, it's clear that Christian has forgotten all about their DVD plans - but the pair end up having an emotional heart-to-heart.
However, things go wrong when Ben misreads the signals with Christian - leaning in to kiss him. When his advances are rejected by Christian, a mortified Ben rushes out onto the Square - witnessed by a suspicious Yusef (Ace Bhatti) The next day, a meddling Yusef asks Ben whether Christian touched him (more)...
However, things go wrong when Ben misreads the signals with Christian - leaning in to kiss him. When his advances are rejected by Christian, a mortified Ben rushes out onto the Square - witnessed by a suspicious Yusef (Ace Bhatti) The next day, a meddling Yusef asks Ben whether Christian touched him (more)...
- 11/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Yusef Khan will attempt to drive a wedge between Syed Masood and Amira Shah. The evil doctor - played by Ace Bhatti - is worried the estranged couple's baby daughter Yasmin could affect his relationship with Syed's mother Zainab, who may not want to move to Pakistan with him because of her granddaughter. So in a bid to ruin their friendship he tells the homosexual massage therapist's partner Christian Clarke (John Partridge) that the baby may not be Syed's (Marc Elliott). Speaking about Yusef's suggestion that Christian should arrange a secret DNA test, a source said: "It'll give Amira (Preeya...
- 10/20/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Preeya Kalidas has warned that Walford schemer Yusef Khan should be wary of playing his games with her character Amira Masood. Yusef (Ace Bhatti) sets out to destroy Amira's credibility next week, manipulating Christian Clarke into thinking that she is lying about baby Yasmin being Syed's daughter. Christian (John Partridge) is convinced by Yusef's spiteful suggestions and later approaches him for a DNA test to uncover the truth, keen to ensure that his fiancé isn't being strung along. "Amira would be devastated if she found out what Yusef was doing behind her back, because it's another barrier to her being with Syed," Kalidas told Inside Soap. "Her reputation is already in tatters and she's an outcast in her community. And now Yusef is suggesting she was unfaithful. Everything's (more)...
- 10/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that EastEnders' Christian Clarke falls for the manipulations of scheming Yusef Khan, asking him for a DNA test to confirm the paternity of baby Yasmin. Christian (John Partridge) starts to feel increasingly vulnerable in next week's episodes as Syed spends more time with Yasmin and Amira - partly encouraged by Zainab (Nina Wadia), who is thrilled to learn that she is a grandmother.
Pictured: Syed spends time with his baby daughter. Seizing on Christian's emotional state, Yusef (Ace Bhatti) spitefully suggests to him that Amira (Preeya Kalidas) could be lying about Syed being Yasmin's father. Although Christian tries to put the idea to the back of his mind, Yusef won't give (more)...
Pictured: Syed spends time with his baby daughter. Seizing on Christian's emotional state, Yusef (Ace Bhatti) spitefully suggests to him that Amira (Preeya Kalidas) could be lying about Syed being Yasmin's father. Although Christian tries to put the idea to the back of his mind, Yusef won't give (more)...
- 10/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Amira Shah will try to split up Syed Masood and Christian Clarke on her return to Albert Square. The estranged wife of Syed (Marc Elliott) fled Albert Square in April 2010 when she discovered he and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) had been having a steamy affair behind her back, but after secretly giving birth to Syed's baby Yasmin, Amira is determined to get her husband back. Preeya Kalidas - who plays the spurned wife - said: "Amira is going to fight for the father of her child. She's determined that Syed and Christian's wedding is not going to happen. "The only...
- 10/5/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Amira Shah will try to split up Syed Masood and Christian Clarke on her return to Albert Square. The estranged wife of Syed (Marc Elliott) fled Albert Square in April 2010 when she discovered he and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) had been having a steamy affair behind her back, but after secretly giving birth to Syed's baby Yasmin, Amira is determined to get her husband back. Preeya Kalidas - who plays the spurned wife - said: "Amira is going to fight for the father of her child. She's determined that Syed and Christian's wedding is not going to happen. "The only...
- 10/3/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Several EastEnders stars are reported to gone public with their new relationships over the weekend. The actors are said to have shown their mutual affection while attending the wedding of John Partridge (Christian Clarke) and his partner Jon Tsouras. Matt Lapinskas, who plays Anthony Moon in the BBC One soap, is dating Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean), according to the Sunday Mirror. Earlier this week, McGarty was quoted as saying: "There is a certain someone in my life. It's all very new and fresh, it hasn't even been a month. He took me to a nice Italian." Meanwhile, 22-year-old Tony Discipline, who plays Tyler Moon, is (more)...
- 10/2/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Preeya Kalidas has revealed that her character Amira will still have feelings for estranged husband Syed when she returns to Walford. Amira left Albert Square last year after discovering Syed's (Marc Elliott) affair with Christian Clarke (John Partridge). Syed and Christian have since embarked on a fully-fledged relationship, moving in together and getting engaged. However, Kalidas told All About Soap that Amira may have unrealistic expectations when she returns with Syed's baby daughter next month. Kalidas explained: "She knows Syed has been in touch and I think, deep down, she still loves him. She wants to confront the man who broke her heart, no matter how much pain the situation causes her. She also doesn't want her daughter to grow up without knowing her father. "A little part of her thinks (more)...
- 9/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Nina Wadia has predicted that her character Zainab Masood will grow closer to son Syed in the coming weeks. Zainab disowned Syed (Marc Elliott) after he embarked on a relationship with Christian Clarke (John Partridge) in summer 2010, and the pair have only recently begun getting back on better terms. The situation in the Masood family will take new twists next month when Syed's estranged wife Amira (Preeya Kalidas) returns to Albert Square with their baby daughter. Wadia told the Daily Star of the Masoods' future: "I'm hoping things will hot up with Yusef and Zainab. I'm excited to see what will happen with that love triangle. "And I can't wait for Syed's baby (more)...
- 9/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Fans of EastEnders couple Christian Clarke and Syed Masood are aiming to raise £2,000 for gay, lesbian and bisexual charity Stonewall after being inspired by the pair's storyline. Viewers saw Christian (John Partridge) and Syed (Marc Elliott) officially embark on their relationship in summer 2010, when Syed finally decided to fight against the disapproval of his strict Muslim family. 'Chryed' fans on the Digital Spy forums are now marking the success of the plotline by organising a mass donation to Stonewall. The fundraising page set up for the project says: "Watching Christian and Syed together has not only melted our hearts but reinforced our need for them to be together, despite all the opposition they (more)...
- 9/7/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Preeya Kalidas has today revealed the first official details of her character Amira Shah's return storyline. Kalidas recently signed up to make a comeback as Amira, who departed Albert Square in April 2010 after learning that her husband Syed (Marc Elliott) had been having an affair with Christian Clarke (John Partridge). However, Amira left Walford with a secret of her own as she was expecting Syed's baby. Speaking of her return on BBC Asian Network this morning, Kalidas commented: "It's actually really exciting. I'm quite excited to go back and face the wrath of Syed and Christian!" The 31-year-old confirmed that Amira went ahead with the pregnancy and will "come back with a little girl" later this year. Asked what viewers can expect from the storyline, Kalidas replied: "Drama - a lot of (more)...
- 8/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ben Mitchell's gay storyline on Eastenders shocks dad Phil
Ben Mitchell, played by Joshua Pascoe, will come out and shock his hardnut family months after kissing pal Duncan. Dad Phil, played by Steve McFadden, will be distraught at the news later this year. Ben will be Albert Square's third gay character after Syed Masood (Marc Elliot) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge).
Ironically, his romance will develop after Phil encourages him to toughen up by going boxing with Duncan. But the lads end up being more than just sparring partners when they share a kiss (filmed yesterday). When shopkeeper Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) sees them, Ben is worried his secret will come out.
New Hamptons TV Show Won't Actually Be Filmed in the Hamptons
"She has a fortune. She has a motive. She has a Plan." No, not Cheryl Mercuris. This is in one of the trailers for Revenge, a...
Ben Mitchell, played by Joshua Pascoe, will come out and shock his hardnut family months after kissing pal Duncan. Dad Phil, played by Steve McFadden, will be distraught at the news later this year. Ben will be Albert Square's third gay character after Syed Masood (Marc Elliot) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge).
Ironically, his romance will develop after Phil encourages him to toughen up by going boxing with Duncan. But the lads end up being more than just sparring partners when they share a kiss (filmed yesterday). When shopkeeper Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) sees them, Ben is worried his secret will come out.
New Hamptons TV Show Won't Actually Be Filmed in the Hamptons
"She has a fortune. She has a motive. She has a Plan." No, not Cheryl Mercuris. This is in one of the trailers for Revenge, a...
- 7/21/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
EastEnders' Amira Shah is to cause chaos when she makes a dramatic return to Walford. The estranged wife of Syed Masood - played by Preeya Kalidas - fled Albert Square in April 2010 when she discovered Syed (Marc Elliott) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) had been having a steamy affair behind her back. However, a shocking Square showdown ensues when "manipulative" Amira returns to face the couple with the baby Syed never knew he was the father to. An 'EastEnders' insider revealed: "Last year, Amira left Walford a heartbroken woman. When she finds out Syed is planning to marry Christian, she's totally furious. "Amira...
- 7/19/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders viewers have complained of motion sickness following a particular scene in the soap that featured shaky camera-work. The episode in question first aired on July 14, and featured Christian Clarke (John Partridge) and Zainab Masood (Nina Wadia), in a discussion about Christian's relationship with Zainab's son Syed (Marc Elliott). During the short scene, the camera appeared to wobble, with strange camera angles in comparison to normal EastEnders scenes. Several fans took to BBC's Points of View online forums to comment about the odd scene, with one viewer writing: "Oh, what was with the wobbly camera? Surely, BBC isn't so bad off that it can't afford to buy EastEnders a tripod." Another viewer added: (more)...
- 7/18/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Preeya Kalidas has confirmed that she will reprise her role as Amira Shah in EastEnders. The actress bowed out of the BBC soap in April 2010 after discovering her husband Syed's affair with Christian Clarke. Amira departed Albert Square without revealing her pregnancy to Syed. Kalidas tweeted today: "To all the fans that ask me everyday.. This is for you.... She's coming back! Amira Returns!! (sic)" An ongoing storyline sees recently-engaged Christian (John Partridge) and Syed (Marc Elliott) planning to adopt a child. A source told The Mirror: "Amira left Walford a heartbroken woman. When she finds out Syed is planning to marry Christian she is furious. Amira is manipulative and her presence looks set to (more)...
- 7/11/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has said that he stands by the decision to show gay couple Christian Clarke and Syed Masood in bed together in a recent episode of the soap. The episode in question sparked complaints from a handful of viewers who felt that the pair's scene was "inappropriate". Official figures released earlier this week showed that 125 people had contacted the corporation to complain about the matter. However, 77 messages were also sent from viewers who praised EastEnders for including the scene. Responding to the complaints during an appearance on This Morning today, Kirkwood commented: "I think EastEnders was the first soap to broadcast a gay kiss about 24, 25 years ago so it's only taken them 25 years to get into the bedroom from the living room! "I think that we showed a heterosexual (more)...
- 6/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
A naked bedroom scene featuring EastEnders' Christian Clarke and Syed Masood has sparked fury among viewers. The gay couple - played by actors John Partridge and Marc Elliott - were seen kissing and cuddling in bed more than an hour-and-a-half before the 9pm watershed. With children left "confused" by the scenes, angry parents are now demanding the BBC One soap puts warnings at the start of such episodes in the future. One parent said: "I was left having to explain all this to two young kids. One of them even thinks he's gay now because he kisses his dad." Writing on the BBC's online...
- 6/15/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
John Partridge wants to be a "big gay uncle" to Laurie Brett's daughter. After Laurie gave birth to her first child Erin Anne Millie Brett, weighing 6lb 2oz, in May, her 'EastEnders' co-star - who plays her alter-ego Jane Beale's on-screen brother Christian Clarke in the BBC One soap - quickly assumed the role of "trendy" uncle. She said: "Johnny Partridge says he's Erin's big gay uncle and he's going to buy her really trendy clothes." Despite loving being a first-time mum at the age of 42, Laurie - who met Erin's dad, actor Johnny Milroy, 13 months ago - admitted she is...
- 6/15/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Eva La Rue 'So Excited' For Her Return to All My Children
La Rue said she is going back "to work tomorrow" on the iconic soap before it ends for good in September. Following her 2005 departure, Eva says she is "so excited" to be back on the soap. "I'm doing two episodes, and then I do three more episodes during the course of the summer after I go back to 'CSI,' so they're gonna let me do both."
Denise Vasi: "I Will Face The Future With Open Arms"
"You have to accept that things won’t be the same. You have to find ways to be excited about the unknown. It took an entire year for me to get acclimated with my new life because I was so focused on holding onto the old and familiar. The comfortable. Part of me feels like I wasted a year of...
La Rue said she is going back "to work tomorrow" on the iconic soap before it ends for good in September. Following her 2005 departure, Eva says she is "so excited" to be back on the soap. "I'm doing two episodes, and then I do three more episodes during the course of the summer after I go back to 'CSI,' so they're gonna let me do both."
Denise Vasi: "I Will Face The Future With Open Arms"
"You have to accept that things won’t be the same. You have to find ways to be excited about the unknown. It took an entire year for me to get acclimated with my new life because I was so focused on holding onto the old and familiar. The comfortable. Part of me feels like I wasted a year of...
- 6/13/2011
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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