Callum meets him again to withdraw from the operation; Thompson reveals that the operation is not legal, before threatening to expose Callum for assaulting Danny if he reveals the operation. 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. 8. Later on he gets reacquainted with his estranged boss Laura Awoyinka (Sarah Paul), who seems to dislike Gray and she even warns Chelsea about him later on. Gray is forced to leave the flat as the kids hug Karen for protection. Gray was the one who was actually abusive to his parents, his mother in particular, whom he gave a broken arm and a black eye. However, during a conversation with Gray and his bedridden father on 17 September 2021, this is revealed to be a lie. By 2020, Gray's prolonging abuse towards Chantelle has reached boiling point. Michaela reveals to her that she knew about Tony grooming her, but did nothing to stop him. However, when Isaac turns up in Walford, it is revealed that he is Sheree's son. Smith said: "Chantelle and Gray's journey is about to take a huge turn for the audience. Phillip Mitchell is an unseen fictional character and posthumous antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders . Sisters Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra) and Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar), the granddaughters of Arshad Ahmed (Madhav Sharma) and Mariam Ahmed (Indira Joshi) are also introduced in February. [58] He is the eldest of three brothers, the others being Jags (Amar Adatia) 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. They later get engaged. After Thompson hands over all of his evidence, Jack persuades him to retire from the police. With such a tragic ending bound to be shocking for the audience, hopefully it serves as an important reminder of the devastation domestic abuse causes, especially at the moment. 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. Later on in March that year, Kheerat attempts to get a confession from Gray over Chantelle. Whitney Dean (2020; kissed, 2021) They talk to, A police officer who tries to negotiate with, The judge of the hairdressing competition. At the police station, Thompson warns Callum, now a police constable, about an arrest he made earlier that day; he tells him that the man he arrested has claimed that Callum used excessive force and has gone to A&E to be assessed. As a young boy, I remember being introduced to the Masood family and thinking there are people like me on television. Since March 2019, he has appeared as solicitor Gray Atkins in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. [48] As part of a "wife swap" event, Ash stays with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) for a few days. Gray shouts at her saying their dinner, which they planned for the night, is ruined. They threaten retaliation unless the car is returned. 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". [20] On 5 March 2019, it was announced that Plummer would be playing Chantelle. She added that Ash's future storylines are "very exciting", with "lots of drama". Address She is followed by her mother Dinah Wilson (Anjela Lauren Smith) who is introduced the following month. [46] In August 2019, Iqra introduces Ash to Arshad (Madhav Sharma) and Mariam Ahmed (Indira Joshi), where she explains that Ash is a doctor. However, when Louise is tied up, Midge reveals it was water, not acid. 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. Kheerat threatens Ben and Lola's daughter Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) as they are leaving. 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. There's still a lot of that, and potentially a lot more to come. Chelsea later gives birth prematurely to Mack and Mia's half-brother Jordan in 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. Ash refuses to visit because of how she was treated by her and Vinny expresses upset at Ash cutting him out of her life when she left home.[65]. Obviously we could've left it as a surprise, but ultimately it could've been a massive trigger for a lot of survivors out there watching it. [15] Midge is described as "thug", "dodgy" and "nasty". Michaela Turnbull, played by Fiona Allen, first appears in episode 6037, originally broadcast on 9 December 2019. Wanda Baptiste, played by Anni Domingo, is the mother of Sheree Trueman (Suzette Llewellyn). Romances They convince their uncle Masood that they can run Walford East which he agrees and leaves Walford for Tamwar's wedding. "[22], Producers used the characters of Chantelle and Gray to explore the topic of domestic violence as Gray is revealed to be attacking Chantelle. Gray and Chantelle first met when Gray drove by and accidentally splashed a puddle at her. In September 2020, Vinny attacks Martin Fowler (James Bye) in a botched staged robbery, and Jags helps to clear up the evidence. He shoves her onto a table before running out the back door. In June, Daniel Cook (Ade Edmondson) joined, later followed by Jonno Highway (Richard Graham), the father of Stuart (Ricky Champ) and Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay). Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. After Leo asks Whitney for the truth, he realises that Tony did abuse Whitney. [70] Uncredited during his first appearance, he makes his first credited appearance in episode 6063, originally broadcast on 16 January 2020. This is an issue that I, and everyone at EastEnders, hope we can raise awareness of. Whitney nearly loses her grip, but then Mitch intervenes and helps Whitney force Gray up to safety; Mitch thereupon grabs Gray and looks angrily determined to hurt him to avenge Chantelle's death, but instead allows the police to apprehend him. In 2022, he arrests, A customer in Fox & Hair, who always likes it when, A mother of a child who has autism who meets. In an attempt to drive Whitney and Callum apart, Leo finds a video of Callum doing nothing when his friend attempts to rape an unconscious girl at a party. 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. Gray then runs into The Vic, where both Shirley and Mick attack him in revenge for Tina's murder. She steals money from Ruby's and plans on fleeing to Ibiza, but is stopped in her tracks by Gray, when he realises that she has stolen jewellery. Status Chantelle arrives in Walford as a hairdresser who Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) contacts to work as a new hairdresser in her and her sister Denise Fox's (Diane Parish) new unisex salon. Introduced by [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! He also finds out she is divorcing him when a divorce lawyer advert pops up on his computer after Chantelle met up with one, according to a tracker app he installed on her phone. "[59][60], Vinny arrives on Albert Square with his brothers in search of their sister Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha). To be part of that next generation of people representing my identity is a blessing. Keanu informs Phil of what he has seen and Phil realises that Louise is being taken to a shipping container yard. 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In Walford, Chelsea's awful Christmas is far from over, with baby Jordan in hospital and her new husband's watchful eye more . [58] When Ben fails to deliver, Jags kidnaps Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), though he is berated by Kheerat for this and later lets her go after Ben comes to meet them and promises to repay them. On the opening day of the salon, Chantelle gives a haircut to a man and he gives them 100. The British Soap Award for Villain of the Year is an award presented annually by the British Soap Awards. - EastEnders EastEnders - Gray Atkins Nearly Tries To Stab Whitney Dean (22nd October 2021) Gray contemplating stabbing Whitney. [37] He began appearing on 25 June 2019.[38]. He is known to be a hard-working solicitor who seemingly appears devoted to his wife and their children. They get into an altercation but Kush overpowers Gray and throws him onto the track. About [14] Danny was introduced on 25 March 2019, departed on 25 April 2019 and returned on 16 March 2020 and departed again on 29 September 2020. Toby-Alexander Smith is a British actor who was born and raised in the West Midlands and trained at Arts Educational Schools in London. Moments later, Gray is spotted by Whitney. Chantelle tucks Mia and Mackenzie in for the night, not knowing it is the last time she will see them. Mother-in-law Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Additionally, multiple other characters appear throughout the year. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, and executive producer, Jon Sen, or his successor, Chris Clenshaw. Chantelle Atkins (27 December 2019) - Raped her in an attempt to have another child after suffering from a miscarriage. [22] Mackenzie made his first appearance on 12 April. He then instructs Callum to search through some CCTV footage of a warehouse as part of his operation to arrest criminal Danny Hardcastle (Paul Usher). I couldn't be more excited. However, when Daniel laters discovers he has weeks to live, he arranges a real funeral with Rainie. This results in Ted deciding to leave Walford with her but, as they are leaving, Sheree reveals to Denise that Wanda had previously faced questions from the police over the death of her last husband. Over the next 18 months Mack and Mia are looked after by a number of residents; initially Shirley and her sister Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), followed by live-in nanny Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and then Gray's girlfriend Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams). "[59] 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. Sister-in-law An employee of Go-Cater London who is covering the Walford East restaurant until the new owners can take over, however, A customer of Maximum Motors who tries to get a discount on a car but. Badly beat, Gray tries to blend in with a crowd of people to hide from the sight of the police, but is spotted by Whitney, who chases him onto the Train Track Bridge. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. She meets, A woman who is visiting her mother's grave and offers, Two customers of Coker & Mitchell funeral directors. He suspects she is having an affair with her friend and boss at her secondary job, Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol) and he starts to watch them in the car. Thompson tells Callum that the team was impressed with how he dealt with a road traffic collision and reminds him that he has opportunity to find evidence on Phil, before asking him to place a recorder in Phil's repair garage, The Arches. 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. On 15 March 2022 (off-screen), Gray finally talks and confesses to killing Tina, also telling the police how he killed her. "[24], Speaking on ITV's Loose Women, Smith discussed the soap's deliberate move to announce the storyline ahead of time, to which he replied: "I think they were coming from the angle of you know, what's gonna have the biggest impact? Almost as if Gray completely forgot himself hitting Chantelle, he hugs her and tells her that it is brilliant news and acts happy about the situation, while Chantelle remains terrified. [59] The character and Deol's casting were announced on 21 August 2019. The character and Edmondson's casting were announced on 9 May 2019. To make Honey see sense, she reveals her affair with Adam while they were preparing a meal for Mariam after discovering she was mugged. Wanda later announces that she has booked a ticket to go travelling for a year, and has a spare ticket, to which Ted agrees to accompany her. A photographer who takes photos at a promotional event at Walford East restaurant. Chelsea Fox Pregnancy Test (12 October 2021) . Gray apologises to Chantelle and she later forgives him. Gray Atkins is the father of Mia, Mackenzie and Jordan Atkins. Thompson and Jack interview Danny after he is found with a bag of money in his car boot. Midge almost overpowers Phil but Phil overpowers Midge and finds out where Louise is. 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. When Gray learns what Laura is doing, he retaliates by sending her messages under the pseudonym Jasper. ", To many women on the Square as a way of asserting dominance: "Or what? Not wanting to go to prison, though, Gray attempts suicide. Gray tries to help her by calling an ambulance, however, knowing that she might ruin his reputation if she survives, he decides to leave her to die while he makes up an alibi. Later, Brooke (Ria Lopez) is introduced as a love interest for Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris). He offers to make it up to her but she declines. Distraught by this, Gray argues with her, threatening to strangle the kids if she leaves. [72] DI Thompson later speaks with Sharon about the whereabouts of her son, Dennis Rickman (Bleu Landau), who she believes Phil has taken abroad. Leo confronts Whitney on a balcony, and when Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) sees them, he goes to help Whitney, but accidentally pushes Leo over the balcony. 1. A social worker who is in charge of monitoring, A doctor at Lowe Park private health clinic, who is visited by, A receptionist at the private clinic where, A woman who attends an addiction support group run by, The prosecution barrister in the rape trial of, A teacher at Walford Primary School. She attempts to leave and expose him to the Square, but Gray stops her and strangles her to death. 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. Gray attempts to goad Whitney into letting him go by confessing to Kush's murder. [26] Thompson pressures Callum into making a decision. On-screen, Whitney stabs Leo in self defence after he tries attacking her with a knife.[53]. However people shouldn't be fooled by Vinny's innocent exterior, he's no angel and it's safe to say trouble is often close by. A few days later, Tina's body is discovered and both Shirley and Mick are devastated when the police inform them of the tragedy. When Kush is left alone, Gray uses this time to confront him and they both get into a heated argument. Daniel and Jean prank funeral directors Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks) and Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) into thinking he is dying and wants a lavish funeral, guilt tripping them into giving them a ride in a horse driven carriage. When the pair are in the club, Iqra introduces Ash as a friend which bothers Ash. While in the kitchen, Chantelle accidentally cuts her wrist with a glass, and Gray takes her to the hospital immediately. [71], DI Thompson is first seen as a colleague of Jack Branning's (Scott Maslen), when they witness Callum Highway (Tony Clay) attacking Leo King (Tom Wells) and break up the fight. 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Whitney assumes Phil and Ben had Kush killed for grassing them up, and accidentally runs over Phil's romantic partner Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) with Gray's car in an attempt to attack Phil and Ben for their supposed actions. Disgusted, Jonno accuses Ben of turning him into "one of them", earning himself a punch from Phil in return. Gray goes to collect his children from Karen, but her growing suspicions leads him to admit what he did to Chantelle. Midge then meets with Louise's father, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who tells Midge not to mess around. When the pair are gone, Sheree reveals that Wanda's ex-husband died under mysterious pretences, concerning Denise Fox (Diane Parish). Leo makes Whitney go into the pub and tell everyone that Tony was innocent, and leaves. Gray begins a relationship with Chelsea Fox, which is met with strong opposition by his mother and father-in-law Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker. Gray Atkins is the father of Mia, Mackenzie and Jordan Atkins. Keegan is then released on bail. As a result, Kush is let off from going to prison but realises he needs to escape Walford as the Mitchells would not be happy with what he's done. Gray attempts to dismiss Whitney's views on his character by insulting her, but she ignores him with persistence that he will go to prison for killing both Chantelle and Tina. But when Chelsea confronts him that night, Gray admits to killing Chantelle. EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith has spoken out about Gray Atkins' dramatic exit tonight (March 10). [22] Mia made her first appearance on 12 April. He is sentenced to 4 years in prison. [64] A few weeks later, the brothers arrive on the Square in search of their sister Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha). They had little contact with the Taylor family until arriving in Walford in 2019 when Chantelle is offered a job at Denise Fox's (Diane Parish) hair salon. 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. [63], Kheerat Panesar, played by Jaz Singh Deol, made his first appearance on 4 October 2019. 1. Chantelle's brother Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) stays with the couple and, after becoming inspired by someone from Gray's workplace, decides that he wants to leave school. Habiba arrives in Albert Square alongside her sister Iqra. When she is alone, he confronts her, and the pair fight, ending in Whitney stabbing him in self defence. Gray's attempted . Shyanna then asks Chantelle for payment and tells her that her home has a "vibe" that Chantelle cannot fight alone and if she does, things will get "very dark". However, when Ben catches them together he decides to call off Jags' protection and Kheerat is later devastated to learn that Jags has been killed in a prison fight. Shyanna says that Bailey has found a new family and spent a lot of time alone with Dinah before that. [71] He later arrests Phil and Ben for Keanu's murder and presents Phil with evidence at the police station. Some time later, Midge sees Louise in the pub and says it is nice to see her again. Bailey asks what Dinah's favourite colour was, to which Shyanna says blue. We are thrilled to welcome Tom to the Square, knowing he will bring depth and complexity to the role of Leo, a man who believes his father has been wronged and who will also go to great lengths to prove it". 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 . Karen refuses[5] and reaches out to Darren (Kris Saunders), a man with multiple sclerosis so that he can speak to Dinah. When Suki is revealed to have lied about having cancer, Jags is the first of the family to forgive her. Plummer said: "It's been such a privilege to play Chantelle and to be able to tell her story. 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. 2019-2022 Gender Further details about the character and her family, consisting of husband Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith) and their children Mia Atkins (Mahalia Malcolm) and Mackenzie Atkins (Isaac Lemonius), were announced on 11 March 2019. He notices Keegan (Zack Morris) and Tiffany Butcher-Baker (Maisie Smith) leaving the scene and arrests Keegan for criminal damage and obstruction. Edit. A showdown ensues (Picture: BBC) Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) has been adamant she can find enough evidence to expose Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith . Gray tries to jump but Whitney holds him back. Gray is EastEnders' third serial killer after Johnny Allen (by law) and Ray Kelly. Gray notices messages from Kheerat and starts threatening Chantelle, Mia and Mackenzie after she denies cheating, however she manages to calm him down and get him to go to bed. On 9 March 2022, Chelsea is able to get Gray to confess that he killed Chantelle. When the nurse checks up on her arm and asks her to take her jacket off, she notices several bruises on her arms. Self-employed Lawyer 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. After having a heart-to-heart with Honey, Habiba feels sympathy towards her and warns her about Adam. Vinny tells Ash that their mother is dying from cancer, to which she refuses to visit her. [8] Habiba is described as "full of heart" and "bubbly", and she has "the best intentions" but it was said that "trouble never seems to be too far behind". Credits After he finds out, he attempts to strangle Chelsea but she manages to save herself and punches Gray. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. He returns just as Chantelle dies, and then starts to set up her death as an accident, placing a toy car to make it look like she slipped on it. The show worked closely with Women's Aid in order to portray the issue sensitively and accurately. [54] Upon Wanda's arrival, Sheree arranges a date between her Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy). [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. Jonno is first seen after being contacted by his son Callum's fiance, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty). Whitney begins to cry but still holds Gray back from falling. Mia and Mackenzie have no idea that Gray is abusing Chantelle and after returning home from a family holiday to Southend, they are devastated to find out that Chantelle has died. In 2022, Chelsea's plan to escape Gray fails when she gets pregnant with their child and she gives birth; the child is named Jordan and she agrees to let Gray help raise her baby, but assures Whitney that she still intends to bring him to justice for what happened to Chantelle. Duration He is the youngest of the Panesar brothers, the others being Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Jags (Amar Adatia). When Dinah commits suicide, Bailey moves in with Karen and her children. As she lies there dying, a shocked Gray leaves the house to set up an alibi. [42]. I'm looking forward to seeing what Albert Square has in store for Gray. He pretends to be a customer and gives her a tip of 100, helping her win the competition before later revealing himself to be her husband. With the fab @rukkunahar", "EastEnders airs Habiba Ahmed's final scenes as Rukku Nahar bows out", Non-loginwalled link at bibliogram.pussthecat.org, "BYE BYE HABIBA!! Jordan atkins. Introduced by Kate Oates (2019) Gender Male. Thank you @bbceastenders for welcoming me into one of the biggest soaps in the country! Devastated, Chantelle is miserable throughout the holiday and Mitch suspects that something is wrong so he asks her and she tells him it's because she misses her children. [22] Of her casting, Plummer said, "Just like the majority of the UK, I grew up watching EastEnders. Denise overhears Sheree on the phone to a man named Isaac (Stevie Basaula), and assumes that she is cheating on Patrick. Shyanna then leaves. [49] In an interview with Inside Soap, Garcha recalled talking to her Taekwondo instructor about her character. He persuades him to come back to Walford and tell Jean the truth but he refuses. Gray comes along too. The following month, Thompson questions Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) about the disappearance of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). The character and casting were announced on 11 March 2019. [62] The character was killed off-screen on 24 June 2021.[63]. The character and Colley's casting were announced on 19 March 2019. Toby-Alexander Smith When Phil arrives, he attacks Midge and demands to know where Louise is. She yells at Gray, telling him she is not scared of his abusive ways anymore, is glad she miscarried his baby as she did not want to bring another child of an abuser into the world and that she does not love him and that if he doesn't let her leave with her children, she will scream until everyone hears.
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