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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders bombshell as legendary star 'set to return' after 20-year absence
EastEnders fans may need to brace themselves for a bombshell - as rumours have suggested Michelle Ryan will be returning to Albert Square. The 41-year-old TV star famously played Zoe Slater on the BBC soap from 2000 until 2005, and appearing in 559 episodes. Her character was involved in one of the most explosive and iconic moments of soap history - when she dismissively told Jessie Wallace's Kat Slater that she couldn't order her around, famously barking: "You ain't my mother!" Only for Kat to deliver the explosive response: "Yes I am!" Michelle bowed out of EastEnders in June 2005 when she departs Walford for a new life in Ibiza after being wrongly made to believe she had killed Den Watts. But now it has been reported that Michelle will make a return to the show that launched her into the spotlight. Fans had hoped to see Zoe return amid the dramatic 40th anniversary events on EastEnders earlier this year - that saw Martin Fowler get killed off and Angie Watts, who had an off-screen death in 2002, make a shock return as a hallucination in the mind of Sharon Watts as she battled to stay alive following an accident. Now Zoe is expected to return to the Square at some point in 2025. A source told The Sun: 'Bosses have repeatedly reached out to Michelle over the years, but the timing has never been quite right. 'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back. She feels like now is the perfect moment — and there was an exciting script on the table.' A spokesperson for the BBC offered "no comment" when asked about the reports of Michelle's return. The Mirror also contacted representatives of Michelle for comment. The latest suggestion of a return comes just over six months after Michelle confirmed she would consider returning to the BBC show. Speculation was ignited last November when Little Mo Slater actress Kacey Ainsworth shared a photograph on social media and wrote: Just got back from a lovely dog walk with my friend Kacey. We worked together many moons ago (no pun intended) on Eastenders as sisters. Part of the Slater family." Asked about a comeback she replied to one fan: "Never say never," before telling another: "That's for the producers to decide." Explaining her past decision to not come back, she went on: "That has been the case. Moving forward who knows what could happen. I genuinely have no idea. If that changes I would post to let people know." Away from EastEnders, Michelle has had a reasonably steady career as she continues to act. She has had roles in Agatha Christie's Marple, Mansfield Park, Death in Paradise and even Doctor Who over the years. She has also enjoyed success in film roles, and is set to star in a film called Finding My Voice this year. Respectably, Michelle has never resorted to appearing in reality shows in order to try to stay in the spotlight - with not a Dancing On Ice, Celebrity Big Brother, I'm A Celeb or Strictly Come Dancing credit anywhere on her CV. The star has updated fans about her life via social media, frequently posting from Paris in recent weeks and revealing what movies she has been watching at the cinema lately. The star also connected with fans from her doomed sci-fi drama Bionic Woman, a 2007 remake of The Bionic Woman series from the 1970s. Tipped as a huge show for the British star, the American series was savagely cancelled after just eight episodes. Last week, she shared a photo of promotional photos from the series that she has been sending to fans. She wrote in an accompanying caption on Instagram: "Answering fan mail time. Thank you to fans in the US for sending dollars for postage. "I always hope the letters makes it across the postal systems. And to all fans I need to get some new photos printed so if you need the photos sooner rather than later please send images you would like me to sign and I will collect from my agency or they will send on to me."
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Mom Has Exciting News To Break to Husband, But There Are Several Problems
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sometimes life's most memorable moments are remembered for the wrong reasons—and that's what happened to a soon to be mom of three. Danielle Marple, 31, had planned to surprise her husband with the news that she was pregnant with their third child via IVF transfer. In a clip on TikTok posted by Marple (@daniellemarple), viewers can see she had everything set: a positive pregnancy test, a bright blue "It's a boy!" balloon and her two 18-month-old twin daughters ready to greet him at the door. Blonde woman standing in hallway next to twin babies sat on floor with man walking through front door. Blonde woman standing in hallway next to twin babies sat on floor with man walking through front door. @daniellepmarple "I had this whole plan of one baby holding the positive test and the other baby holding the balloon," Marple told Newsweek. "I was hoping they would be sitting by the door when Andrew got home and have these big smiles on their faces and get to tell him I was pregnant." But behind the scenes, Adriana and Sophia were "terrified" of the balloon so Marple had to place it behind them, the dog wouldn't stop barking, and because Andrew was running late from work, the girls were overtired. "I was holding both of them right until the second the garage door opened, then when I put them down they both threw these massive tantrums," Marple said. "They were so over it! So it didn't go as planned, but this is our life and it's beautiful chaos!" Their journey to this moment has been anything but easy. Marple carries the BRCA1 genetic mutation, which significantly raises the risk of ovarian and breast cancer—the same disease that claimed her mother's life. As a preventative measure, Marple had her fallopian tubes removed in her early twenties. After welcoming their twin daughters through IVF, the couple knew their family wasn't complete, but they had to wait until their daughters—both born extremely prematurely at 25 weeks—were healthy and stable. "Our timing on when we did another IVF transfer was based on when Adriana was home and settled," Marple said. "By the grace of God, she came home on no oxygen or feeding tubes in October, so after a couple months of adjusting to life we felt ready to start the IVF process." This new pregnancy marks another answered prayer for the family. "We started the process on Christmas night, transferred on February 4, and I had my first positive test on February 7! Just one healthy little boy this time around," she said. And though her vision for the big reveal didn't go to plan, Marple posted the candid clip online anyway. "I think it's such a relatable video," she said. "Sometimes social media only portrays all the good and perfect moments but in reality, most of my day is dealing with crying kids! I thought it was funny and ironic so I'm like, you know what? I'm still gonna [sic] share this special moment."
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sisterhood on display at Rochester boutique
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A common belief among some Black women is that we can be our own worst enemies. But not so, at a unique business in Rochester's South Wedge neighborhood. Connie Marple, the owner of Women of Color International has created a vibrant shop teeming with fashion, sweet treats, and self-care items. It unites women of color under one roof. An explosion of color and expression greets shoppers who step inside. It's full of laughter and positive energy. Fourteen Black women from all backgrounds share the space. Women like Patricia Mason-Williams who owns Second Glance Vintage. 'When Connie first opened I fell in love with this store.' Now Mason-Williams is part of the business. All of the women invited to join the collective exude passion for their handmade designs, all-natural products, or one-of-a-kind creations. Verneda Adele White owns Black People are America's Hot Sauce. She says her t-shirts and merchandise are about self-care and love. 'This is a manifestation of my own journey of facing racism as a black woman in America,' she said. Marple says 2024 was the cooperative's best year. She says they have increased customers and sales since the boutique first opened during the pandemic in 2021. 'So I have to constantly make more oil because they're selling out,' explains Deondra Dukes, the owner of D'Llias Hair Products. 'It's a good problem to have.' Keisha Holloman who owns Hair by Her Boutique says, 'I never knew it would flourish to this.' LaQuita Danner-Moore, the owner of Unrivaled Jewels says she's expanded what she offers but her most popular product is her waist beads and chains. 'This one I call steampunk. You can see why. It looks reminiscent of the steampunk-style bolts, screws, metal pieces, and such.' she explains. But the hype isn't all about what's being sold. It's what they share and gain as part of a collective of Black female business owners. 'I've been here since the start. Since the store first opened up,' shares Lauren Barley of Light My Candle, Co. Others like Marry Harper were invited to join within the last six months. 'This is inspirational. You have women who are bouncing their ideas off each other. And you're learning'. Harper owns Hapi Yoni a product designed to detox and improve womb circulation. Instead of viewing this as a competition, they see each other's success as motivation. 'Everyone has an opportunity to be as big and as beautiful as they want to be. There's no restriction whatsoever,' said Candace Simmons also known as Glow. She owns Goddess Glow Botanicals an all-natural skin and body brand. Marple adds, because they each share the expenses to operate the boutique, it doesn't cripple the women financially if their individual sales are down one particular month. Marple says this is the manifestation of an idea she contemplated for years. The dental hygienist turned fashion designer is credited with fostering a sisterhood where creativity, collaboration, encouragement, and mentoring don't just bloom they blossom. 'We're making history and we're making it together. We're growing and we're showing people this can happen,' she said. The boutique and gift shop at 539 South Avenue initially opened as Women of Color New York. Marple replaced New York with International to indicate their expansion. The boutique now collaborates with women in other states through the use of an online directory. By the end of the year, they hope to have a total of 20 partners, 15 in the store and five online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
