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People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?
People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?

Scottish Sun

time25-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?

She also has a famous boyfriend GOOD GENES! People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star Molly Rainford is a familiar face on telly after landing a role as Queen Vic's pretty barmaid. The star has won a legion of fans playing Anna, the daughter of Cindy Beale. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Molly Rainford is a regular on our TV screens Credit: AFP 5 She is currently a regular in EastEnders, playing Anna Knight - pictured with Colin Salmon and Michelle Collins playing her onscreen parents Credit: BBC 5 Molly met her boyfriend Tyler West when they both starred in Strictly Credit: PA But talented Molly has been working in showbiz for over a decade, and first shot to fame as a finalist on the sixth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2012. Molly became BGT's youngest-ever finalist at the time, at age 11 performing Ave Maria in the final and finishing sixth. Following the show, she won a scholarship at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, gifted by Simon Cowell and Sony Music. After finishing school, Molly went on to star in the lead role in CBBC series Nova Jones and released two EPs, including her single Commitment. It set her on the path to stardom and she continued to win big opportunties. Talented singer Molly played the lead in Nova Jones, in the CBBC comedy about the life and adventures of a galactic pop star. She later joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 and came runner up with dance partner Carlos Gu. And talent runs in Molly's family. She grew up in Essex living with her dad Dave Rainford and mum Sarah. David is a former Chelmsford City FC midfielder and was an assistant football manager. He started at Colchester United and returned to the team during his senior career in 1997. EastEnders' Molly Rainford chats to the Sun's TV Mag He also played for Slough Town, Heybridge Swifts, Bishop's Stortford and AFC Hornchurch. From 2012 to 2013, Dave was assistant manager for Chelmsford City after joining the team in 2008, and he now works for the Premier League in a top job. Some EastEnders fans have just figured out who her famous dad is, and took to Reddit to discuss it. 'That's a lot of nepotism,' one said. Another rushed to defend Molly, writing: 'None of it is nepotism - it isn't family connections that have helped her out she was just lucky enough to have been given a massive opportunity at a young age.' One more said: 'You keep believing that, you're telling me she got into eastenders for her acting talent?! Everyone knows it's her dad that helped.' 5 David now has a top job at the Premier League

People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?
People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?

The Irish Sun

time25-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

People are only just realising EastEnders star Molly Rainford is a nepo baby – would you have guessed her famous dad?

EASTENDERS star Molly Rainford is a familiar face on telly after landing a role as Queen Vic's pretty barmaid. The star has won a legion of fans playing Anna, the daughter of Cindy Beale. 5 Molly Rainford is a regular on our TV screens Credit: AFP 5 She is currently a regular in EastEnders, playing Anna Knight - pictured with Colin Salmon and Michelle Collins playing her onscreen parents Credit: BBC 5 Molly met her boyfriend Tyler West when they both starred in Strictly Credit: PA But talented Molly has been working in showbiz for over a decade, and first shot to fame as a finalist on the sixth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2012. Molly became BGT's youngest-ever finalist at the time, at age 11 performing Ave Maria in the final and finishing sixth. Following the show, After finishing school, Molly went on to star in the lead role in CBBC series Nova Jones and released two EPs, including her single Commitment. READ MORE ON MOLLY It set her on the path to stardom and she continued to win big opportunties. Talented singer Molly played the lead in Nova Jones, in the CBBC comedy about the life and adventures of a galactic pop star. She later joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 and came runner up with dance partner Carlos Gu. And talent runs in Molly's family. Most read in Soaps She grew up in Essex living with her dad Dave Rainford and mum Sarah. David is a former Chelmsford City FC midfielder and was an assistant football manager. He started at Colchester United and returned to the team during his senior career in 1997. EastEnders' Molly Rainford chats to the Sun's TV Mag He also played for Slough Town, Heybridge Swifts, Bishop's Stortford and AFC Hornchurch. From 2012 to 2013, Dave was assistant manager for Chelmsford City after joining the team in 2008, and he now works for the Premier League in a top job. Some EastEnders fans have just figured out who her famous dad is, and took to Reddit to discuss it. 'That's a lot of nepotism,' one said. Another rushed to defend Molly, writing: 'None of it is nepotism - it isn't family connections that have helped her out she was just lucky enough to have been given a massive opportunity at a young age.' One more said: 'You keep believing that, you're telling me she got into eastenders for her acting talent?! Everyone knows it's her dad that helped.' 5 David now has a top job at the Premier League 5 He previously played for Chelmsford City

Major RTE schedule shake-up as usual daytime TV ditched for FOUR days across two different channels
Major RTE schedule shake-up as usual daytime TV ditched for FOUR days across two different channels

The Irish Sun

time30-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Major RTE schedule shake-up as usual daytime TV ditched for FOUR days across two different channels

RTE's channels are set to have their usual daytime schedule SCRAPPED for four days this week. The national broadcaster's listings have been hit with a major shake-up to make way for a huge sporting event. Advertisement 2 RTE have announced a major daytime schedule shake-up this week 2 Over the next four days daytime programmes will be missing due to Punchestown coverage Two will be airing Racing From during the afternoons over the next two day s. The national broadcaster confirmed that the special sporting event will be airing from today, April 30 at 3.30pm until 6.30pm to Thursday May 1. While the remaining coverage of the event will be aired on RTE One from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, May 2 and 3pm to 5.45pm on Saturday, May 3. Popular kids daytime shows Nova Jones, Holly's Hobbies and News2day will all be cut from the usual schedule over the coming days. Advertisement READ MORE IN RTE Comedy sitcoms such as The Simpsons, The Goldbergs and But fear not, as normal daytime schedules will resume on both channels from Sunday, May 4. Separately, RTE viewers have all been left on a cliff hanger after Sunday night's Fair City episode. There was huge disappointment for Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The hit soap normally airs at 8pm on a Tuesday, however a repeat episode of The End of the World with Beanz was shown instead. The environmental docuseries sees host Martin Beanz Warde travelling to The Zad in benefits of communal life. A look at tonight's episode of Fair City Thankfully, Fair City fans won't have to wait too long until their next fix as the show returns on air this Thursday, May 1, at 8.30pm. Viewers will be able to find out whether or not Mairead is okay after Advertisement The drama-filled episode saw Damien and his younger brother Mark go head-to-head after Mark confessed to accidentally murdering their sister Laura. In a panic, Mark pulled out a gun which ended in a hostage situation at McCoy's. VIOLENT CITY Damien tried to talk down an erratic Mark, who was spooked when there was a knock at the door of the pub. Still chasing her hunch about Mark's innocence, Fidelma questioned the veracity of Tyler's claims. Advertisement Answering the phone, a quick-thinking Damien surreptitiously alerted Fidelma that they were in McCoys. When Mark discovered Damien's phone, he went ballistic at his brother, who desperately tried to calm him down. In an attempt to quell the escalating situation, Dean tackled Mark to get the gun, but a shot rang out. Amidst the madness, everyone was shocked to discover that Mairead had been shot by the stray bullet. Advertisement

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