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The Independent
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
EastEnders co-stars had ‘secret offscreen romance' for several years
EastEnders actors Danielle Harold and Max Bowden had a 'secret offscreen romance' during their time on the BBC soap, according to reports. The former co-stars, who played Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell, reportedly dated for several years while working together but kept their relationship under wraps. Pearce left the soap in 2023 after her character, Lola, died from a brain tumour in a heartbreaking storyline that saw the actor win several awards for her performance. Bowden, who starred as Phil Mitchell's son, left the show the following year when his character was jailed for credit card fraud in America, where he had been researching treatment options for Lola's cancer. The characters shared a daughter, called Lexi, but Lola ultimately ended up marrying Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) in the lead-up to her death. A source told MailOnline: 'Danielle and Max dated for a number of years. Of course, it was known among the EastEnders cast and everyone thought they were sweet together.' 'There are a lot of emotions after they were friends, colleagues, and romantically involved for such a long time.' The source claimed that the pair's relationship didn't end on good terms, and that they have unfollowed each other on Instagram. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment. When Pearce left the programme, Bowden wrote online: 'Our girl. What you have achieved in the last twelve months is extraordinary. My whole EastEnders 'journey' started with you, and what a ride it's been.' 'Watching you work so closely every day has been inspiring but hasn't quite topped being your friend. You've been there for all of us when we've needed a friend, and for that I can only thank you.' The pair also gave an insight into their close friendship while appearing on an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, which aired on Valentine's Day. Pearce said on the programme: 'It's nice to do something fun. With EastEnders, our storylines are really heavy and really sad.' When Antiques Road Trip expert Ishy Khan said, 'You can tell there's love there,' Pearce replied: 'Yeah, there is. He loves me really. He pretends like he don't, but he does.' Bowden added: 'We did some really dark and beautiful storylines together so we've spent a lot of time in each other's pockets, which is why we're so comfortable with each other.' After leaving Albert Square, Pearce has gone on to appear in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and Netflix's Celebrity Bear Hunt alongside Bear Grylls. Bowden has turned his attention to stage roles, and he is currently preparing to appear in the forthcoming new musical Midnight Cowboy. Bowden was previously in a relationship with girlfriend Roisin Buckle, and the pair welcomed a baby together in September 2022. He also dated EastEnders actor Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, for six months.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders stars to take over two BBC shows for 40th anniversary
EastEnders cast members, past and present, are to star in celebrity versions of two BBC shows in celebration of the soap's 40th anniversary. Actor Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, and Michelle Collins, who stars as his ex-wife Cindy, will take on an Albert Square-themed quiz in Celebrity Bridge Of Lies. They will also be joined by Micah Balfour, who plays Junior Knight, and Molly Rainford, who portrays his half-sister Anna, for the quiz show, which will be hosted by former star of the soap, Ross Kemp. All four of the characters are involved in the ongoing Who Attacked Cindy? storyline, with the culprit set to be revealed during the soap's 40th anniversary week. Elsewhere, former cast members, Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce) and Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) will head to the Cotswolds in a special episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Harold and Bowden will go head-to-head on the show in an attempt to make the most money at auction, guided by Road Trip experts, Hettie Jago and Ishy Khan. Kemp is set to reprise the role of Grant Mitchell and will present the BBC One documentary special, EastEnders: 40 Years On The Square. The raft of programming for the show's anniversary also includes a 45-minute interview special, hosted by Joe Swash. 📢 BBC Three is set to air an #EastEnders 40th anniversary interview special hosted by Joe Swash EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In will look at some of the explosive storylines taking place in the show's anniversary week 🎉 Read more ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) January 31, 2025 Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), who announced her departure from the soap last week is among the stars who will feature in the special, titled EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In. As part of the celebrations a live episode will air where viewers will have the power to decide whether Diane Parish's character, Denise Fox, reunites with her estranged husband Jack Branning, played by Scott Maslen, or her secret lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara). Celebrity Antiques Road Trip airs on BBC Two at 7pm on Friday January 14. Celebrity Bridge Of Lies airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.50pm on Saturday February 15. A special hour-long episode of EastEnders will air on the actual anniversary, Wednesday February 19, followed by a full live episode on February 20.
