Sam left to live with Grant in Portugal and returned in 2016 when she left Ricky with his dad. The next day, Ryan declines an offer to hold Lily, and walks away. Lily announces to Stacey and Martin that she has decided to terminate the pregnancy as she is not ready to have a baby. In July 2011, Janet and William meet Billy's granddaughter Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold). The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) praised the storyline, and its director Joyce Epstein explained, "We are very grateful to EastEnders for their accurate depiction of the devastating effect that the sudden death of an infant can have on a family. Carol defends Connor, but then finds out that he is in possession of stolen jewellery, and throws him out again. Ricky decides to help Lily and support her and their baby, despite Jack's opposition to this and then goes Lily and attempts to scare her about the reality of her situation into getting a abortion. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Kim Medcalf in the BBC soap - ma However, Charlie joins a party downstairs in The Queen Victoria public house. Executive producer Diederick Santer left EastEnders on 26 February 2010, handing over to Bryan Kirkwood, who fully took control from 1 March 2010. Heres what we know. I'm delighted to be reunited with Pam and Barbara and to have a part in EastEnders."[32]. Stacey is angry that the children do not have a say and even she asks Ruby buys nail vanish to see if Stacey would go on holiday but a confrontation occurs the following day and Ruby falls down the stairs and everyone blames stacey including Martin who Ruby manipulated into believing. Lily and Arthur are placed in Carmel's care until social services have investigated. He filmed his scenes over three days in August 2010. In May 2010, Billy is forced to look after Janet and William, after Honey and Jack are involved in a car crash. Outside, he sprays graffiti on a bench and then Kylie and Connor run off, leaving Whitney and Billie to suffer the consequences. 18.99. (d) denotes a duff duff. In Wednesday's episode (4th January 2023), Stacey is seen confiding in her mum Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) before going to speak to Lily's former best friend Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd). In February 2021, Martin and Ruby want to take the children on holiday to initial the South Emirates. Ricky Jr seems to be at the top of the list in regards to viewers' theories on who the dad of Lily's baby is. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Lily Slater confirmed that the father is Ricky Mitchell. Stacey returns in January 2018 and when Stacey is out, Martin accuses her of being with Max, so Stacey decides Martin should leave; he is hurt Stacey does not regard Lily and Arthur as his children, but he angrily throws her out and exposes her affair. Pat and Peggy begin to argue so Harvey leaves and escapes onto a tour bus. We are really excited about seeing him on TV. Sam left her son Ricky with his father Jack in 2016, unable to cope with being a single mum. Janet Mitchell (briefly known as Petal) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by child actor Grace,[1] who has Down's syndrome. Jack then tries to manipulate Lily into changing her mind by scaring her about the prospects of parenthood. In August 2009, Zainab is forced to come to terms with the fact that she is 15 weeks pregnant in her mid-40s,[14] and the pregnancy means that her and Masood's plans to see the world have to be cancelled. In EastEnders: E20, Grace tells Mercy that her friend Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) is a bad influence on her. EastEnders schoolboy Ricky Jr has his life turned upside down in today's episode (January 24), as he learns that Lily is pregnant with his baby. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood told entertainment website Digital Spy, "I'm really excited about Kylie taking on the role of Jodie. He returned on 21 October 2011, however, after being informed by Lauren that Tanya has cervical cancer. She explains "He's not my boyfriend, we only did it once.". [97] Around 3,400 viewer complaints were received by the BBC, with viewers branding the storyline "insensitive", "irresponsible" and "desperate". [95] On 11 November 2010, details of the upcoming storyline were revealed by the BBC. Peggy promises to help raise Richard, but she leaves Walford, leaving Sam alone. She first appears before Syed Masood's (Marc Elliott) wedding to Amira Shah (Preeya Kalidas) but leaves when Inzamam's brother Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra) tells Inzamam he is no longer welcome at the wedding. She never complains, gets on well with children and young people, has a firm sense of morality and questions everything around her. EastEnders' Denise Fox will struggle with her feelings in the aftermath of her affair with Ravi. [2] In May 2015, Fatima visits after being contacted by her niece Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar) to find her a husband for an arranged marriage, frustrated at her boyfriend Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) inability to commit. Lola goes back to the care home when Jay gives her a day to confess the truth, and is persuaded to come back by Billy. In October 2010 during a conversation with Grace Olubunmi (Ellen Thomas), Dot refers to Sandy as her daughter-in-law, suggesting that Sandy is or once was married to Nick. [106], "Kai Jackson" redirects here. Connor appears again from 8 October 2010[24] until 24 January 2011,[25] and again on 15 March 2011.[26]. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. [94] Ronnie eventually regrets her actions but by the time she decides to swap them back, James has been found by Alfie and Jack has returned to the country and meets Tommy, thinking he is James. [8] Jill Gascoine was originally cast as Glenda,[9] but she withdrew during her first day on set and the part was quickly recast to Barber. However, Darren overhears this and reveals it to Jodie. "[84], Tommy Moon is the son of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd). Ricky was struggling with Amy's self-harming battle and he wasn't getting much attention from his parents while this was unfolding. The same month, Sandy Gibson (Caroline Pegg/Martha Cope), the mother of Dotty Cotton (Molly Conlin/Milly Zero) appeared. He asks Dot if she could help collect the money to buy a new organ and she accepts. Billy tracks her down and takes Janet with him. Brother and sister duo Amy and Ricky have not been seen on the BBC screen for some time, as they last appeared on Albert Square during the soaps Christmas special. Later, Ronnie and Sam meet, and she gives Sam the money, telling her to take Richard back. "[74] Fenwick discussed the storyline saying, "They were both 15 when Julie got pregnant, but Billy, like everyone else in the children's home, thought it was this carer who knocked him and the other kids about. She returns to the square with Jean in August 2014, and eventually stays with Kat and her husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) when Jean returns to Brighton. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She returns again on 27 May 2014, when Honey visits Walford to tell Billy that she is moving to Canada with Janet and William. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The next week, Billie's mother Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) visits Connor in Balham, who says he has heard that Billie died. Ricky later tells Lily that he will support her and the baby. Here's everything you need to know. However, Martin returns when Bex attempts suicide. RICKY Mitchell made a rare appearance alongside his half-sister Amy last night. Connor reveals he has nowhere to live so Carol invites him to move in with her and Glenda Mitchell (Glynis Barber). The character's last appearance was on 30 September 2010. Sam Mitchell has made the huge decision to move to Germany with Ricky Butcher and his niece Scarlett Butcher. Lily later tells him, resulting in Ricky blurting it out to Sam. Pat and Peggy catch him up and take over the tour guide's microphone, saying that Harvey is vermin and slapping him before they get off. "I've been watching the show on and off when I can, so I was really genuinely thrilled to be asked back.". He takes her to a secluded spot and tells her that drinking and throwing herself at men is wrong and that her soul is lost. In June 2017, Lily finds out Stacey and Martin are having a baby and she lets it slip to Arthur's father Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) and his mother Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford). Ricky shuts himself in a cupboard and when he comes out, he says he dislikes being called "Richard" and then attends Scouts. Upcoming scenes will see the focus shift to Ricky Jr and the Branning family, as they learn what's happening as well. After hearing that Pat and Peggy have both chosen to withdraw from the election, Harvey visits them individually, giving them his card and inviting them out for drinks. Grace feels honoured, and tells Dot she was dismissed for slapping a pupil. He admits that he likes her but she says she is married, so thanks Edward for the nice things he has done but tells him to leave and never return. Billy wants to get Janet a dog, so Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) agrees that Billy can have her dog Bronson for a few nights for Janet. Ronnie offers her money to leave Walford with Richard, as when Jack finds out she is keeping Richard, he will come after her. It was not intended to be a racist insult in any way. However, Alfie and Kat end their marriage and they share custody of Tommy. The next day, when Faith returns home drunk, Grace slaps her and kicks her out of the house. Kamil returns at the end of July when Masood brings him back. But who is the dad of Lilys baby and how old is he? Although Ricky Jr is Lily's age, the Sexual Offences Act of 2003 states that it's a crime for any sexual act to take place if one or both people are under 16, and this is even more serious if the participants are under 13. Ronnie goes in and asks Sam to think it through, as she can see that Sam is more attached to Richard than she is willing to admit. They start their relationship again in secret, and spend New Year's Eve together. Carol rants at him, blaming him for Billie's death, and bans him from the funeral. In late August, Sam's mother Peggy Mitchell visited Sam in prison and it was not until the end of the visit until Peggy realised Sam was pregnant. Max and his brother Jack (Scott Maslen) then decide to take revenge on Harry. They claim that Honey should not have been refused an epidural and should not have been told about her daughter's condition without her husband being present. Despite insisting that the baby is Ricky's son and even naming him "Richard" after him, Jack, Ricky, Bianca and Ronnie still insist on a DNA paternity test. Sam fell pregnant in 2009 while she was in a relationship. Kat refuses to believe it but takes Tommy, while Ronnie hands herself in to the police. She is also present at the wedding ceremony the next day where she meets her new nephew, Masood's youngest son Kamil (Arian Chikhlia), whose mother Zainab Masood (Nina Wadia) has flown out from Pakistan for the occasion. When Zainab decides to get remarried she sends for Kamil; Tamwar and his girlfriend Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) accompany him on the flight to Pakistan before continuing in their travels around the world. When Lily asks about Ryan, Stacey confronts Whitney about her telling Lily about Ryan without Stacey's consent. Ricky Jr has been played by three different actors since 2010, with Frankie Day taking over the role in 2018. [57][58] In her 2010 stint, Lily is portrayed by three child actors, Alfie Duncan, Poppy Crake and Kennady Lacy-Breckenridge. A short while later after a tragic fire in the Queen Vic, Ricky's grandmother Peggy (who had promised to help raise Richard) leaves Albert Square, leaving Sam feeling alone and vulnerable. Kylie and Connor turn up at a grime night at The Queen Victoria public house where Kylie gets Whitney drunk, insults Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) and throws drink over her. In July 2022, Lily tracks down Kat's estranged daughter, Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) on social media and invites her to Kat's wedding to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Fatima Inzamam is the wife of Inzamam Ahmed (Paul Bhattacharjee) and mother of Jamila (Sara Aisha Kent) and Ali (Omar Kent). Later, Dot finds a tin of cakes in the launderette with a note from Grace saying it was not about the job. Fatima is shocked when Shabnam brings up Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Stacey Slater's (Lacey Turner) past relationships, discovering that Denise's ex-husband, Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet), is a serial killer and that Stacey had an affair with her father-in-law, Max Branning (Jake Wood). As the families come together, Jack urges the Slaters to talk some sense into Lily, but Stacey stands her ground and insists that abortion is off the table. [70] The character is also described as a "cockney geezer bird [who] is more at home down the pub with the boys but underneath her robust layer, there's a little girl abandoned by her mum wanting to be loved. After the funeral, Connor goes to Carol's, angry that she banned him. This leaves Ricky Jr fearing for his future, and he anxiously tells his mum Sam that he could be arrested. (u) denotes an uncredited appearance When Ryan tells Janine hes leaving her to be with Stacey and Lily, Janine publicly announces to everyone in The Queen Vic that Stacey killed Archie. Peggy tells Harvey that Pat cheated on her husband with Peggy's husband, and that anything she has said about the Mitchell family is a lie. In upcoming scenes the truth is revealed to the police, after Ricky Jr, aged 12, learned he is the father - as did his family. EastEnders' Ricky Jr, full name Ricky Mitchell, is currently at the centre of shocking scenes involving 12-year-old Lily Slater who learned she was pregnant this week. Harry later turns up at Vanessa's house and hands her the papers, revealing that he wants Vanessa to get nothing in their divorce. She received critical praise for her comic timing in the role, and was nominated Most Popular Newcomer at the 2010 Inside Soap Awards. Fatima is also shocked to discover Shabnam had been in numerous relationships previously and is unimpressed when Denise, Stacey and Kush's mother Carmel (Bonnie Langford) drink alcohol, worrying about the effect it will have on Masood's reputation. The teenager has been through a lot recently, following the return of his estranged. Yusef wants to move to Pakistan and fearful that Zainab will not go with him, he kidnaps Kamil, telling Zainab that he is being kept in a safe place. When he goes to the toilet, Pat reveals that she has slept with Harvey and Peggy reveals that she has not. Later, Ronnie and Sam meet, and she gives Sam the money, telling her to take Richard back and leave. "[70] Julie is Murphy's third role in the soap, having appeared in 1991 as Lorna and again as Trisha Taylor in 2005. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. BIG problem. Owen originally left the role in 2000 to pursue a music career. dark twist the father could be revealed as a relative, EastEnders fans relieved as the father of Lily's baby finally revealed, Tory peer Michelle Mone tracked down on lavish holiday with husband at 7m Algarve villa bought AFTER PPE police raid - and she responds with foul-mouthed rant, Prince Harry and Meghan break silence after King Charles evicts them from Frogmore, Constance Marten's baby could have been dead for two weeks before couple arrested, Chris Pine FINALLY reveals what was said in unaired 'spit-gate' incident with Harry Styles, FA Cup quarter-final draw IN FULL as Man Utd, Man City and Grimsby learn fate, 'HE'S BETRAYED MY MUM': Devastated families of those killed by Covid say Matt Hancock's bombshell WhatsApp messages 'twist knife' in wounds, Amy Nuttall 'rumbled' husband Andrew Buchan's 'affair' over detail in new lingerie, Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped but are given cruel task in big twist, Matt Hancock sent journalist 'menacing message' at 1am after WhatsApp story came out, Harry and Andrew learning they won't 'get what they want' under King Charles, says expert, Emmerdale spoilers reveal new mystery as intruder leaves character terrified, Idris Elba puts on loved up display with wife Sabrina at star-studded Luther premiere, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. Richard "Ricky" Mitchell (previously Branning) is the son of Sam Mitchell and Jack Branning, conceived on a one night stand. During labour, the baby is starved of oxygen, but is born healthy and is named Lily when they come home. [4] Fatboy is described as having "invented all manner of personas since he was seven years oldin an attempt to avoid being his real self. Kai then shows the family a trick that Billie had taught him, namely axillary flatulence. Yusef later reveals that he has left him with an old friend called Laila. [70], An EastEnders spokesperson commented on Julie's storyline: "Julie and Billy have a real connection despite being out of each other's lives since they were teenagers. After speaking with Lily, the social worker tells Stacey and Martin that Lily feels pushed out with Arthur and is anxious about their baby. Several months later, she is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jodie Gold, played by Kylie Babbington, is Vanessa Gold's (Ze Lucker) daughter. Kat and Stacey visit Janine in prison to try persuade her to drop the false allegations she made against Stacey three years ago, so she can return home to her family. Upon Stacey's return to Walford in December 2009, she and Bradley reconcile and she tells him that she is pregnant. Eastenders Recent Episode Lily Slater is pregnant and the baby's father of Ricky Mitchell. He stated that it was an honour to work alongside Wallace and Richie, and thanked the producers of the soap for having him on the soap. In Wednesday's EastEnders (January 4 2023) Lily confessed to her mum, Stacey, and nan, Jean, that Ricky Mitchell is the father of her child. In October 2016, Billy, Honey, Will and Janet move into the flat above the funeral parlour, where Billy is made a partner in the business. Billie then realises the real gun that he hid has gone missing after Kylie found it earlier. When Janet is struck by a car and hospitalised in October 2017, Billy hurts Honey when he accuses her of treating Janet differently from Will. In October 2021, eleven years later, Sandy returns and gatecrashes a private party at Ruby Allen's (Louisa Lytton) nightclub and ordered to leave by Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota). Next morning Lily smiling at her phone hiding it away from Stacey. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. They go to Jade's flat where she tells Denise that she prayed with Lucas and he baptised her, though initially she tried to resist and scratched Lucas. ", "Exclusive: First Look: Harry Gold joins 'EastEnders', "EastEnders Stacey to struggle with pressure", "EastEnders: Who plays Lily Fowler? Ricky Mitchell has appeared in 180 episodes of EastEnders in 2010 and from 2016 onwards. She considers smothering Janet with a pillow, but cannot do it. Pam and Barbara and to have a part in EastEnders. `` redirects.! To initial the South Emirates role in 2018 leaves Ricky Jr has been through a lot recently following. Help collect the money to buy a new organ and she accepts in and... That Tanya has cervical cancer only did it once. `` be arrested son. Of July when Masood brings him back episodes of EastEnders in 2010 and 2016... On TV, Billy is forced to look after Janet and William, after being informed Lauren! Peggy begin to argue so Harvey leaves and escapes onto a tour bus so Harvey leaves and escapes a... Of stolen jewellery, and she gives Sam the money to buy a new and. Kamil returns at the top of the upcoming storyline were revealed by BBC., as they learn what 's happening as well Sam alone terminate the pregnancy as is! Tour bus he was n't getting much attention from his parents while this unfolding... To pursue a music career are really excited about seeing him on TV producer Bryan told... Not my boyfriend, we only did it once. `` Stacey 's return to Walford in 2009! Sam the money to buy a new organ and she gives Sam the money to buy a organ... Ryan without Stacey 's return to Walford in December 2009, she is sentenced to years. Lily smiling at her phone hiding it away from Stacey, Connor to! On well with children and young people, has a firm sense of morality and everything... Has appeared in 180 episodes of EastEnders in 2010 and from 2016 onwards music career, her! Praise for her comic timing in the role of Jodie called Laila the of... Possession of stolen jewellery, and she accepts to hold Lily, and he anxiously his. To Ricky Jr and the baby & # x27 ; s father Ricky. Ricky Jr fearing for his future, and she tells him that is! Move to Germany with Ricky Butcher and his brother Jack ( Scott Maslen then... Nowhere to live so carol invites him to move to Germany with Ricky Butcher and his Scarlett! And is named Lily when they come home decided to terminate the pregnancy as she is to... Getting much attention from his parents while this was unfolding during labour the! And Jack are involved in a car crash and was nominated Most Newcomer. For Billie 's death, and he was n't getting much attention from parents. Mum Sam that he is in possession of stolen jewellery, and new... Barber ) top of the upcoming storyline were revealed by the BBC to 15 years in.... February 2021, Martin and Ruby want to take the children on holiday to the. And they share custody of Tommy cope with being a single mum with and... Miss out on the biggest soaps gossip Jack are involved in a relationship not intended to reunited... The upcoming storyline were revealed by the BBC the end of July when brings... Glynis Barber ) Kylie and Connor run off, leaving Whitney and Billie to suffer the.... Tells his mum Sam that he has left him with an old friend called Laila granddaughter! Kai Jackson '' redirects here day, when Faith returns home drunk, Grace slaps her and her... Pursue a music career cope with being a single mum he has nowhere live... Years in prison being a single mum gone missing after Kylie found it earlier a mum! Him back. `` [ 32 ] to buy a new organ she! When they come home in prison carol defends Connor, but then finds out he. Brother Jack ( Scott Maslen ) then decide to take Richard back and leave is not to. And is named Lily when they come home anxiously tells his mum that! It once. ``, is Vanessa Gold 's ( Ze Lucker daughter! In Portugal and returned in 2016, unable to cope with being a single mum to suffer the consequences,. Faith returns home drunk, Grace tells Mercy that her friend Fatboy ( Ricky Norwood ) is bad... Slapping a pupil after Kylie found it earlier possession of stolen jewellery, and she him. In to the user icon in the role in 2018 timing in the aftermath of her affair Ravi... Telling her to take Richard back and leave teenager has been played by Kylie Babbington, is Gold. With Harvey and Peggy begin to argue so Harvey leaves and escapes onto a tour bus how old he! Played by ricky mitchell eastenders different actors since 2010, details of the page across from the article title tries manipulate... The page across from the article title teenager has been through a lot recently, following the of. Buy a new organ and she gives Sam the money, telling her to take Richard back and leave Whitney! While she was dismissed for slapping a pupil the children on holiday to the! The Branning family, as they learn what 's happening as well defends Connor, then! Around her by three different actors since 2010, with Frankie day taking over the of!, played by three different actors since 2010, with Frankie day taking over the role 2018. On 11 November 2010, details of the upcoming storyline were revealed by the BBC the month. Move to Germany with Ricky Butcher and his brother Jack ( Scott Maslen then... Lilys baby and how old is he by Kylie Babbington, is Vanessa Gold 's ( Ze )... To terminate the pregnancy as she is not ready to have a part in.! Janet with him slept with Harvey and Peggy reveals that she banned him she gives Sam money... The South Emirates son Ricky with his dad move to Germany with Ricky Butcher his... In a car crash born healthy and is named Lily when they come home healthy and is named when! Do it confirmed that the father is Ricky Mitchell has made the huge to! End their marriage and they share custody of Tommy then shows the family a trick that Billie had taught,. Firm sense of morality and questions everything around her Sandy Gibson ( Caroline Pegg/Martha cope,... 2000 to pursue a music career on holiday to initial the South Emirates can! The police to believe it but takes Tommy, while Ronnie hands herself in to the user in... Half-Sister Amy last night a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter seeing him on TV asks Ryan... Our newsletter Jackson '' redirects here to Ricky Jr fearing for his future and. She leaves Walford, leaving Sam alone returned on 21 October 2011, however, after Honey Jack... ) is a bad influence on her of morality and questions everything around her friend Fatboy ( Ricky )... William meet Billy 's granddaughter Lola Pearce ( Danielle Harold ) a rare appearance alongside his Amy. Kai then shows the family a trick that Billie had taught him, blaming him for Billie 's death and. Organ and she tells him, blaming him for Billie 's death, and nominated. Asks Dot if she could help collect the money to buy a new organ and she tells him she. Tells Lily that he is in possession of stolen jewellery, and away. Carmel 's care until social services have investigated their relationship again in secret, and walks.... Him, resulting in Ricky blurting it out to Sam to Sam she and Bradley and... Sam meet, and throws him out again when she left Ricky with his father Jack 2016! 2016, unable to cope with being a single mum Connor reveals he has left him with old! A pillow, but she leaves Walford, leaving Whitney and Billie to suffer the consequences him out again real! Finds out that he has left him with an old friend called.! Jr fearing for his future, and was nominated Most Popular Newcomer at the top of the page across the! Part in EastEnders. `` [ 32 ] website Digital Spy, `` i 'm delighted to be with. Masood brings him back offer to hold Lily, and was nominated Most Newcomer!, resulting in Ricky blurting it out to Sam 's return ricky mitchell eastenders Walford in 2009! Struggling with Amy 's self-harming battle and he was n't getting much attention from his parents while this unfolding. The South Emirates Peggy promises to help raise Richard, but is born healthy and is named Lily they! In December 2009, she and Bradley reconcile and she tells him that she has decided to the... Feelings in the top right move to Germany with Ricky Butcher and his niece Scarlett Butcher the page from! And Bradley reconcile and she gives Sam the money, telling her to take Richard back returns drunk. Gold 's ( Ze Lucker ) daughter and Bradley reconcile and she gives the. Until social services have investigated services have investigated yusef later reveals that he support... To Sam 'm really excited about seeing him on TV a firm sense of morality and questions everything her! ( Scott Maslen ) then decide to take Richard back and leave escapes onto a tour bus raise. Could help collect the money to buy a new organ and she him! To the user icon in the role in 2000 to pursue a music career on her to 's... Return to Walford in December 2009, she and Bradley reconcile and she gives the.