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UPI
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Nicholas Bailey to return for 'EastEnders' wedding
Nicholas Bailey will once again portray Anthony Trueman on "EastEnders." Photo courtesy of BBC July 21 (UPI) -- Nicholas Bailey is returning to the British soap opera EastEnders. The actor, 54, will reprise his role as Anthony Trueman after more than a decade away from the show. "Back in 2014, Anthony rushed to his father's side when Patrick (Rudolph Walker) suffered a stroke," an official synopsis reads. "Since then, Anthony has led a life away from Walford but when an invite to his father's impending nuptials reaches him, Anthony decides to return for the occasion." But his trip lasts longer than expects, the description continues. "It's great to welcome Nicholas back to the EastEnders family to reunite Patrick with his son," said executive producer Ben Wadey in a statement. "But Anthony's plan for a brief return to surprise his father ends up with him staying longer than he expected when he uncovers what has been going on in the Trueman household." EastEnders celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders fans ‘work out' explosive affair storyline as shock Anthony Trueman return is revealed
EASTENDERS fans are getting excited about a potential upcoming storyline – as they realised one character's return could spell trouble. Yesterday, it was announced that Nicholas Bailey would be back on out screens as hunky Dr Anthony Trueman – who left some hearts broken in his wake. 6 6 Most notably, he was wrapped up in a shocking love triangle with Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and her daughter Zoe (Michelle Ryan), who was raised as her sister. As Anthony's father Patrick (Rudolph Walker) prepares to marry Yolande (Angela Wynter), Anthony has been confirmed to be returning to the Square to attend the big event. But with Zoe also making a comeback to Walford, will there be old sparks being reignited? Fans certainly seemed to think so, sharing their theories on Instagram as the announcement was made. "Not this happening at the same time Zoe comes back 🤣" wrote one. "I'm all for this return. Now please can Anthony have a scene with Zoe 👀." wrote another. While a third wrote: "OMG 😍👑💙 Nicolas Bailey can't wait to 👀 him reunited with Patrick and Yolande and Kat and Zoe 👑👑👑👑" Anthony Trueman hasn't been seen on the Square in over 11 years - though his first time around proved to be eventful. Shortly after arriving in 2000, Anthony struck up a romance with Kat – despite the protests of his mother, Audrey, who deeply disapproved of her. While their romance fizzled out, things turned toxic quickly when he moved on with Zoe Slater – the teenage sister (later revealed to be daughter) of Kat. Anthony Trueman and Kat Moon meet as he returns on EastEnders Although he even got engaged to Zoe, he still held a flame for Kat, and when Zoe left the Square the pair slept together once again – on the day he was supposed to marry Zoe. With Kat and Anthony back on, their differing social circles became more apparent, with Kat growing close to Alfie Moon (Shane Ritchie) who helped her with her table etiquette ahead of an important dinner. Kat would later discover she was pregnant by Anthony, and considered having an abortion, only to suffer a miscarriage before she could even tell him. Realising they were too different, Kat broke up with Anthony to be with Alfie, who she ended up marrying. When he accidentally causing the death of a pregnant patient, Anthony decided he needed a fresh start and left Walford in 2003 to go travelling. Since then, we've known that he returned to the UK, moved to Scotland and got married – making brief returns for his dad's first wedding to Yolanda, and his brother Paul's funeral. 6 6 6
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicholas Bailey returning to EastEnders
Nicholas Bailey is returning to EastEnders. The 54-year-old actor is to reprise his role as Dr. Anthony Trueman - who he first played from 2000 to 2003, with occasional returns since - for the first time in 11 years and admitted it is an "unexpected treat" to be going back to Walford to reunite with on-screen dad Rudolph Walker, who plays Albert Square stalwart Patrick Trueman. Nicholas said in a statement: 'It is an unexpected treat to return to EastEnders and I'm full of gratitude to get the opportunity to revisit the character of Anthony. "It's wonderful to work with Rudolph Walker again - he's such a big part of my journey as an actor and I loved filming my first scenes with him after so long. "I'm excited to see what the passage of time has done to Anthony and explore his relationship with Patrick at this stage in their lives.' EastEnders bosses are delighted to have the actor back in the cast. Ben Wadey, EastEnders Executive Producer, said: 'It's great to welcome Nicholas back to the EastEnders family to reunite Patrick with his son. "But Anthony's plan for a brief return to surprise his father ends up with him staying longer than he expected when he uncovers what has been going on in the Trueman household.' Nicholas admitted back in 2018 that he would never close the door on returning to EastEnders because he has always "loved" playing Dr. Trueman. He told The Sun at the time: "I would go back to EastEnders. The character is there and I never say never to anything. If they had a storyline and they had something for me to do then you never say never. The character has been good to me. " I'd never say no. I would never say I'd never come back. It's a character that I love to play. "They know where the phone is." News of Nicholas' return comes in the wake of fellow past EastEnders stars Michelle Ryan (Zoe Slater) and Jake Wood (Max Branning) making comebacks on the soap.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders legend returning to Albert Square 11 years after quitting Walford – weeks after Zoe Slater & Max Branning
AN EastEnders legend is returning to Albert Square after 11 years - following in the footsteps of Zoe Slater and Max Branning. Nicholas Bailey has reprised his role as Dr. Anthony Trueman - son of soap stalwart Patrick (Rudolph Walker). 4 4 Originally featuring from 2000 to 2003, Anthony has occasionally returned over the years. He had a relationship with Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) during his initial stint. Anthony most recently appeared back in 2014, following his dad Patrick's stroke. Ben Wadey, EastEnders Executive Producer, said: 'It's great to welcome Nicholas back to the EastEnders family to reunite Patrick with his son. "But Anthony's plan for a brief return to surprise his father ends up with him staying longer than he expected when he uncovers what has been going on in the Trueman household.' Addressing his comeback, Nicholas Bailey said: 'It is an unexpected treat to return to EastEnders and I'm full of gratitude to get the opportunity to revisit the character of Anthony. "It's wonderful to work with Rudolph Walker again - he's such a big part of my journey as an actor and I loved filming my first scenes with him after so long. "I'm excited to see what the passage of time has done to Anthony and explore his relationship with Patrick at this stage in their lives.' Back in 2018, Nicholas expressed an interest in reprising his EastEnders role. He told the Sun's Bizarre column at the time: 'I would go back to EastEnders. "The character is there and I never say never to anything. "If they had a storyline and they had something for me to do then you never say never. 'The character has been good to me. I'd never say no. I would never say I'd never come back. 'It's a character that I love to play. They know where the phone is.' It comes as Zoe Slater recently made her long-awaited return to Albert Square. Michelle Ryan, 41, reprised her beloved role after two decades away from the soap. The legendary Max Branning (Jake Wood) is also set for a return in upcoming scenes. While Max's son Oscar has also returned to Albert Square, with the role recast to Pierre Mouiller. EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
