Todd goes to see Whitney to give her a Christmas card. Whitney convinces Peter and his sister Lucy (Melissa Suffield) not to report the attack to the police, but Tony blames her for the incident and ends their affair. 8th December 1992 Robbie Jackson (adoptive) Billie Jackson (adoptive; deceased) There isn't any uncomfortable feeling at all. She and Leo later rekindle their relationship despite Jack warning her he thinks Leo is suspicious and Tiffany telling her she has met him at Whitney and Callums wedding. [31] She did not progress to the viewer-voted shortlist.[32]. Whitney admits to feeling the same way, and they begin a relationship. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, "Exclusive: EastEnders' Tony King and the other most evil characters in soap", "Massive congratulations from everyone here at #EastEnders to the supremely talented and amazing @ShonaBM on completing the filming of her 1000th episode today! When Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) tells his brother Tyler about Whitney's recent ordeal, he rejects her but later gives her his special Moon pendant to make up for it. She leaves him a voicemail message not knowing that he has followed her. [3] Whitney then takes back her statement against Tony but after Whitney's barrister sees her mobile phone containing the messages from Tony, he is sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment. However, he regrets it and proposes to Whitney; she accepts. She then admits she wants Tyler, and Fatboy is heartbroken. She was hurt when she discovered the news but eventually sold the t-shirts with the help of Bianca, Ricky, Ryan, Janine and Sam. Fatboy publicly declares his love for Whitney, but when he is unable to give her a driving lesson, Lucy (now played by Hetti Bywater) suggests that Tyler do it, because she knows that Tyler likes Whitney. Lucy makes advances on Todd which upsets Whitney, so she takes him to a bedroom where she finds a condom that fell out of Todd's pocket. When she is getting ready Leo appears in her room with a knife, threatening her and telling her that the letter from Tony was written soon before he committed suicide and that he states that he always loved Whitney, which Leo thinks proves that Whitney was lying since Tony did not admit to abusing her or apologize, only writing that he always loved her. The man is revealed to be Leo, unbeknownst to Whitney, the son of Tony. The next month, she messages Lauren and meets her outside the police station, looking rough, as she has been arrested for shoplifting. Whitney finds it and, looking inside, sees a condom. Whitneys father Nathan Dean died in a road accident when his partner Bianca Jackson was heavily pregnant and Bianca took on the responsibility of raising Whitney. Mick tells Linda what happened, so Linda tells her to stay away from Mick and not to give up on Lee. Eventually, she is released after Gray finds evidence that Leo was stalking her, and tells Chantelle that her husband is a hero, being unaware of his domestic abuse. Tony shouts out that he is innocent but Whitney says she trusted him and he abused her. Whitney is devastated when Tony accepts Bianca's marriage proposal, locking herself in her bedroom. Whitney then goes to see Tyler but finds him kissing Lucy. Back at home Whitney says she is still Tiffany's sister and they hug. When Shirley finds out about the kiss, she orders Whitney to get out, telling her that Mick would never choose her over Linda. Billie chooses Whitney, and Kylie takes revenge by attempting to shoot him, shooting his uncle Jack (Scott Maslen) instead. Tyler is hurt. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The character is the ward of long-running character Bianca Jackson ( Patsy Palmer) and was introduced on 1 April 2008 when Palmer returned to the series after a nine-year absence. She later throws out her letters to her family in the trash. She is upset and gets angry when Ryan does not understand how she feels. In a panic after realising he is dead, Whitney calls Mick for help and he tells her they are going to the boat party for an alibi. [16], McGarty told Inside Soap that she hoped the storyline would have a positive impact, saying that she had done some research herself before filming, meeting teenage girls who had been exploited and hearing their experiences. Halfway returns from the Army and they resume their relationship, eventually trying for a baby. On 1 June 2018, McGarty filmed her 1000th episode as Whitney. Most EastEnders stories that have been good and successful have been the ones that caused the sharp intake of breath, so they're always the kind of stories you look for. List of appearances Father Michaela also reveals that she kicked Tony out, rather than him leaving her for Bianca. Meanwhile, Sonia arrives home and sees Leos body in the kitchen. Whitneys hair starts falling out because of the stress. Whitney Dean (also Carter) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shona McGarty. Whitney visits Debra and tries to discuss the past but Debra isn't interested and rejects her. The rumors also say Max Bowden and Shona had something between them, but they never spoke publicly about . A few weeks later, Johnny comes out to Whitney, which hurts her as she feels that Johnny has been using her. Whitney has had a lot of boyfriends in the show, but James gives me a challenge every day which is just brilliant." . However, they catch her in the act after returning the goods she stole and she agrees to get professional counselling. Later on, Whitney begins working for Janine's enemy Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) after she offers her a work trial at The Vic for a job. Shona Mcgarty is not dating anyone as of 2023; as a result, she is not pregnant and is not expecting a child. They say an emotional farewell. Whitney was absent from the soap across four weeks in 2012 when McGarty was suspended for repeated lateness. Linda realises and is ecstatic when Whitney confirms it. ", "EastEnders' Whitney Dean suffers shock prison collapse but what happens next? "[12] When asked how she felt about the abuse storyline, Palmer commented: "It would be brilliant if it helped somebody. Reenie Branning (adoptive) Dot Branning (step) Pat Evans (adoptive; deceased) NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. She allows Rob to take her home but then tells him to wait outside while she escapes through the back door and gets a lift to with friends. She meets Todd Taylor and agrees to go on a date with him. EastEnders spoilers - Zack and Whitney aftermath in 32 pictures. On the day they are due to leave, there is a bump in their relationship, however Mick and Linda Carter's marriage counselling appears to resolve their differences. However, on Valentine's Day, Lee leaves Whitney, leaving a handwritten note on their bed saying he no longer loves her. In October 2007, it was announced that the character Bianca Jackson was returning to EastEnders after an absence of six years. The character recently got on the wrong side of her former lover, and was. Whitney does not react in the professional manner she is supposed to, causing Denny's injury to be ignored. While everyone is having drinks at the Vic, Gray arrives and announced that Michaela has been arrested. She asks Bianca about the trial and asks her if she will see Tony. Halfway and Tiffany arrive at the hotel but Whitney says she is fine and took care of it. When Kat catches her stealing again, she sacks Whitney, leaving Janine angry with her for this. Leo agrees to not press charges but when she steps out of the hospital room he finds her evidence notebook in her bag which he takes. Once she finds out he is Tony's son she calls Whitney to tell her and she and Halfway rush to the hotel to find her. Great-uncles Whitney accepts, but later realises that Debra is using her, and she is only there to hide from someone. Whitney tells him that will never happen. Whitney is devastated. 12 March 2020 She shows interest in his moped so he takes her for a ride on it. As Whitney settles herself in Walford with her siblings and Bianca altogether, they end up getting reacquainted with Bianca's boyfriend Tony King (Chris Coghill) following his release from prison in September 2008. She was desperate to stop Ben from dumping her for his gay lover, Paul Coker. Whitney starts to feel smothered by Fatboy's affections. Duration Back in February on EastEnders, a drunk Abi Branning had sex with Lee Carter in an attempt to get pregnant to stand up the lie she told boyfriend Ben Mitchell that she was carrying his baby. Lee attempts to call Whitney but Woody tells Lee that she does not want to speak to him, so Lee sends his friend Moose (Sam Gittins) to see her, who says that Lee wants a divorce. He publicly declares his love for her, but when he is unable to give her a driving lesson, Lucy suggests that Tyler does it, because she knows that Tyler likes Whitney. He cooks mince pies and says he wants to be a mechanic. "[5] Research highlighted the fact that 12% of abused children go on to become abusers in turn, however Duplock explained: "We felt that to imply on TV that someone who has been abused is going to go on to abuse other people is not a message you want to give out. When police arrive to tell Sonia about some bad drugs that Bex might be taking she doesn't tell them about the body and they leave. Jane tells two police officers he is a thief and they chase after him. Over the next few months, Bianca becomes the beneficiary of a mystery "guardian angel" - who is revealed to be Whitney. Whitney is then upset when Bianca confronts her about this and immediately packs her things. First Appearance When she is caught, Rob rescues her from the situation and offers her what McGarty called a "dream life", which Whitney thinks is her chance to move up in the world as she feels lonely and has no friends. When Johnny's elder brother Lee returns from serving in Afghanistan, Whitney takes an instant liking to him and they share a kiss. When Ryan returns from a holiday, he learns of Whitney's ordeal and urges her to go to the police and get tested for sexually transmitted infections. Whitney decides to contact her biological mother but discovers that she has the wrong address. Horrified, Bianca calls the police, and Tony is arrested. Abi doesn't say anything and Lauren tells her to move because there going home. She also tells Kush about a letter she still has written to her from Tony which Leo overhears. She rushes to call the police but Leo arrives on the balcony and pushes her, causing her to drop her phone. It says that Whitney would be better in Walford and without him, and that he has left without her. Whitney is described by executive producer Diederick Santer as both an equal to, and younger version of Bianca, and is the oldest of Bianca's four children. When Whitney and class-mate Peter Beale are cast in the lead roles of the school play Romeo and Juliet, Tony is jealous of them rehearsing in private and punches Peter. 1. Whitney ended her relationship with Lee however she decided to give him another chance as she wanted a happy ever after. Whitney is angry when Derek's son, Joey Branning (David Witts) kisses her. Credits When Ryan returns from a holiday, he learns of Whitney's ordeal and urges her to go to the police and get tested for sexually transmitted infections. [17] She said she felt honoured and privileged to be given the storyline. When the truth was revealed, Whitney was devastated and it is discovered that Whitney has been shoplifting, prior to this. They had a sexual relationship that initially ended after Tony served a year-long prison sentence for assaulting a boy who apparently harassed Whitney. Whitney gets a job as a teaching assistant at Walford Primary School. They then continue to stay in touch via video chat. EastEnders' Whitney Dean came one step closer to exposing killer Gray Atkins in the latest episode of the BBC soap. Tony then tries to flee the square, but is rearrested by the police and sent to prison awaiting trial; Whitney decides to make a statement to the police. She later meets Todd Taylor (Ashley Kumar) and agrees to go on a date with him, which goes well until he asks about past relationships. When they return, Tony and Whitney share a passionate kiss, and Tony informs Whitney that their relationship is back on. [6] The storyline was conceived when EastEnders series consultant Simon Ashdown viewed a documentary about homelessness, featuring a mother and child at a bus stop with nowhere to go. McGarty promised fans that she was now punctual for work.[20]. Derek Branning (adoptive) Max Branning (adoptive) Jack Branning (adoptive) Ian Beale (adoptive) Simon Wicks (adoptive) [5] Shona McGarty was cast in the role. Whitney returns from her solo honeymoon and soon announces that she has met another man. Jim Branning (adoptive; deceased) Pete Beale (adoptive; deceased) She struggles with being back in her room and knowing how Leo was spying on her. Johnny's parents, Mick and Linda Carter, hope that Johnny and Whitney will become an item, but his sister Nancy reveals to them that he is gay. She tells Ricky to leave her and Tiffany alone as they are nothing to do with him, but Ricky reveals that Tiffany is his daughter. When Whitney and Tony end up getting reunited in her bedroom, they kiss and Tony tells Whitney their relationship is back on and soon they'll get away together. She agrees to tell him the truth and goes on to explain what really happened - that Tony did abuse her as a child and that she has finally accepted that it wasnt her fault that she was abused. Leo jeopardizes the Slaters' cleaning company as payback resulting in a fight with Leo in the market. A few days later both Whitney and Lee were told they had Chlamydia (due to Lee's drunken one night stand with Abi) A distraught Whitney blamed it on her past with Rob. [1] The NSPCC however have praised the storyline for "helping to raise awareness of the hidden nature of sexual abuse". Half-Sisters Whitney initially refuses to discuss her and Tony's relationship with the police, believing that they were in love but Bianca makes her realise that Tony abused her and raped her for years. He then opens a stall at the market to be close to Whitney and even goes on a date with Dotty imagining that she is Whitney. Todd sees them, and Whitney later breaks up with him. Whitney declares that she is going to move on with her life and goes out shopping, but Woody sees she has not taken her purse and goes to give it to her. Soon after, Tyler moves in. Whitney admits to feeling the same way, and they begin a relationship. "[5] Narducci for the NSPCC stated that importance was placed on making children viewing the show "feel comfortable about asking for help if they felt they needed it [and] for the wider community - to recognise the signs and let them know that they can do something about it. Woody arrives and punches the guard, and takes Whitney home. He later tells Fatboy she needs a shrink which Whitney overhears. Whitney Dean made her first appearance as the adopted daughter of her legal guardian Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer). Todd returns and Whitney agrees to another date. Whitney and Halfway become engaged and during their respective stag and hen parties, Halfway confesses to having kissed Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). Who is Whitney's new boyfriend on EastEnders? Whitney asks Billie to choose between her and his former gang, and when Billie chooses her, gang member Kylie makes threats to Whitney, and then takes revenge by attempting to shoot Billie, but hits Jack instead. Whitney then arranges to meet Ryan at the park. Upset, Whitney contacts Rob and asks to stay with him - to which he accepts. When Tony begins grooming Whitney's best-friend Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan) into harboring romantic feelings for him, Whitney becomes jealous and demands Tony to focus on her rather than Lauren. Whitney and Carol argue over Connor, and Whitney feels she is not wanted by her family so decides to move out and stays with Ricky's sister and Ryan's wife Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Whitney takes an interest in Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) but refuses to date him. Whitney thinks Ryan may also be dead until he appears. Tony loses interest in Whitney and hides her passport, but it is found and returned to her. Linda throws her out after she realises that she is the person Mick kissed and Whitney moves in with Stacey, her husband and Bianca's cousin, Martin Fowler (James Bye), and their children. Lauren then helps Abi take her clothes off and Abi trips on the coffee table. Carol Jackson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lindsey Coulson.The character was introduced in 1993 as the mother of the Jackson family.Coulson decided to quit the role in 1997, but she returned temporarily in 1999 within a storyline that contributed to both the introduction of her boyfriend Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) and the departure of her daughter . Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Whitney then goes to the prison to visit Tony but is told that he has committed suicide. Sharon complains and Whitney is suspended, but appeals for her job and is allowed to keep it. Tranter explained: Chris Coghill was cast as Whitney's abuser Tony on 20 June 2008. Bianca tells Whitney she is moving to Milton Keynes, and wants her to move with her and the children. One day Whitney agrees to speak with him at E20 and he tells her he wants to continue their relationship. After several weeks Lauren and Whitney make up. The couple were told the baby will be due in March 2017. Many people and the media are curious about the current rumor about the actress from EastEnders's pregnancy-related information. Bianca takes her away on holiday, attempting to mend their relationship. Storylines Backstory: Bianca Jackson was born Bianca Branning to single mother Carol Branning in July 1977 after her fling with schoolmate David Wicks. Whitney realizes that she must have known about Tony and that was why she broke things off. She runs out and kisses Fatboy and starts a relationship with him. In the event, McGarty's parents merely requested that their daughter not be asked to publicise the role, and the actress began filming her first scenes on 14 January 2008. Whitney begins to feel vulnerable when Tony's trial is about to commence. [26] Deborah Orr, writing for The Independent, similarly disagreed with the BBC's statement that the storyline was part of EastEnders' "rich heritage of tackling difficult social issues",[27] writing that: The Guardian's Julie Raeside questioned: "Is this latest sexual abuse storyline a good thing to position in a pre-watershed soap opera, or should the EastEnders storyliners stick to a less controversial brand of misery? Whitney insists that she loves Halfway, but jilts him at the altar and encourages him not to live a lie with his sexuality. Whitney insists that she loves Halfway, but jilts him at the altar and encourages him not to live a lie with his sexuality. 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