Sad news: it’s been announced that Nina Wadia will be leaving her role of Zainab Masood in EastEnders. The Daily Star report says she will film her exit in ‘the next few weeks’ (indicating a February or March departure on-screen), but this hasn’t been confirmed anywhere.
John Partridge and Nina Wadia will both be appearing in an episode of Celebrity Wedding Planner at 10pm, Friday 4th January on Channel 5.
Some pictures have been released from the show:
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John Partridge is appearing in a ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire Pantomime Special’ on Sunday 9th December (6.40pm, ITV1); a couple of pictures have been released.
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It’s been announced that Johnny Partridge will be taking on the role of Zach in a new West End revival of A Chorus Line, running from 5 February 2013 at the London Palladium. You can buy tickets here.
Tickets have also gone on sale for Johnny’s one-man show at the Hippodrome Casino, “Dames ‘n’ Dudes”, 22-27 April 2013.
And a reminder that Johnny will be appearing in panto from 8 December to 13 January at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
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Apologies for not providing these earlier, life’s been a bit hectic! Some recent interviews with Marc and Johnny – thank you Laura for uploading:
(The Johnny interview from today’s Loose Women contains a clip from tonight’s episode.)
Marc on This Morning, 18 October 2012:
Marc on BBC Breakfast, 5 November 2012:
Johnny on Loose Women, 15 November 2012:
It’s the end of an era; hope everyone watching finds something to enjoy in tonight’s episode. :) #vivachryed
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Couple of small bits and pieces:
Johnny Partridge will appear on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two tonight at 6.30pm on BBC2/BBCHD as part of their ‘Friday Panel’.
Johnny will also be appearing on Loose Women next Thursday 15 November – 12.30pm on ITV1.
Interview with Marc Elliott in Metro about his favourite TV.
And one more spoiler (thanks, KBambi!):
Thursday 15 November
Syed and Christian won’t talk things through, despite encouragement from their families. Zainab and Lucy get them in the restaurant and lock them in to talk. After an honest chat, Christian sadly leaves for the airport. Is Syed about to lose the love of his life? (What’s On TV website)
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Radio Times article about next week.
Scans of the joint Marc and Johnny interview from Inside Soap:
The two behind-the-scenes pics that have been released from their last week of filming:
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Last ever detailed spoilers!
There is a joint interview with Marc Elliott and Johnny Partridge in Inside Soap today; KBambi has helpfully typed it up here.
Digital Spy article with more details on Chryed’s last episode.
Monday 12 November
Meanwhile, the Masoods are saying their goodbyes to Yasmin when Christian suddenly turns up and begs Amira not to take the youngster away. Christian urges the family to tell Amira how they really feel, but the Masoods all insist it’s for the best. Before she leaves, Amira promises Christian that he can continue to be a part of Yasmin’s life. Afterwards, a lonely Christian makes a phone call to Jane… (Digital Spy)
Tuesday 13 November
Elsewhere, Syed tries to patch things up with Christian by inviting him over for lunch, unaware that Christian is planning to leave Walford and move to America. When Masood sees how upbeat his son is, he is forced to break the news to Syed that Christian intends to move. Later, Christian turns up and Syed blasts him for keeping his intentions secret. Syed then throws Christian’s belongings into the Square, telling him that it would be best for everyone if he moved to America. (Digital Spy)
Thursday 15 November
Syed realises that he is going to have to move back in with his parents, as he cannot afford the rent on his own and he seemingly has no chance of patching things up with Christian. Zainab urges Syed not to give up on his marriage, but he is too stubborn to listen. Christian is also refusing to see Syed, so Lucy and Zainab team up by scheming to get them both in the Argee Bhajee and locking them in!
As the troubled couple have an honest conversation about their recent problems, Christian throws Syed’s betrayal in his face. With Christian leaving for the airport soon, will they be able to salvage their marriage? Or will Christian and Syed have to end things for good? (Digital Spy)
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Massive thank you to elphie, who has scanned Soaplife and All About Soap – includes one interview with Marc and one with Johnny as well as several new spoiler pics.
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Chryed mentioned in last night’s Soap Scoop on Digital Spy:
…Syed (Marc Elliott) becomes determined to get their relationship back on track in upcoming episodes.
When Syed invites Christian (John Partridge) over for lunch in an attempt to patch things up, he is blissfully unaware that his estranged husband is actually planning to leave Walford and move to America.
Noticing how upbeat his son is, Masood is forced to break the news to a crushed Syed that Christian is leaving.
Later, when Syed sees Christian, he blasts him for keeping secrets and brands him a hypocrite. Throwing his belongings into the Square, Syed then declares that Christian leaving is best for everyone.
It’s no secret that both characters will soon be bowing out, but will they be doing so together or separately?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, November 13 at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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(Sorry for slow updates – been a bit busy! And to be completely honest, I loathe the spoilers so much I don’t want to read them. I may have missed a couple, apologies if so.)
Radio Times article about next week.
Write ups of John Partridge’s interview with TV Times about his decision to leave, and an Inside Soap article about next week. (Thanks KBambi!)
Script snippet for next week from the BBC EastEnders website:
Masood: ‘Is there anything in your life that you haven’t made a complete mess of?’
Monday 5 November
Masood’s financial worries are mounting up as he knows that he cannot make the mortgage payment after AJ spent the money on a motorbike. A desperate Masood visits Syed to ask for a loan, but is left disappointed when his son is unable to help. He is also shocked to hear that Christian has left Syed. Back at home, Masood considers trying his luck on a gambling website, but before he goes ahead with this drastic plan, AJ reveals that he has sold the motorbike and they can now pay the mortgage.
With things looking brighter for now, AJ decides to go all-out to celebrate Bonfire Night. AJ has bought a stash of fireworks and even hired dancing girls for the occasion. As the festivities begin on the Square, Masood insists to AJ, Syed and Tamwar that they should all stick together from now on. However, the celebrations are cut short when Zainab returns unexpectedly and switches off their music…
Meanwhile, Christian heads to the Beale residence as he needs somewhere to stay following his split from Syed. An emotional Christian tells Lucy that he hopes he’ll still be allowed to be a part of Yasmin’s life. Lucy is sympathetic and urges Christian to try making things work with Syed. Taking this on board, Christian visits Syed. Syed begs him to come home, but still can’t bring himself to say that he loves Christian. As a result, Christian is forced to walk away and things between them aren’t resolved. (Digital Spy)
Tuesday 6 November
No Christian in the cast list for this episode
Meanwhile, Syed is concerned when he is unable to find Christian, but Roxy warns him that he should leave Christian alone until he actually knows what he wants. When the doorbell rings later, Syed hopes that Christian has paid another visit. However, it’s actually Amira who he finds on the doorstep. Amira soon drops the bombshell that she is getting married and wants Yasmin to come and live with her and her fiancé in Birmingham.
Elsewhere, Zainab apologises to Masood for walking out on him. She is also shocked to hear that Syed’s marriage is already on the rocks, but when she visits her son to discuss it, he warns her to stop interfering. Still feeling guilty, an apologetic Zainab announces to the whole family that she’s going to stop complaining and meddling in everyone’s lives from now on. The Masood men scoff at this promise, but can Zainab prove them all wrong? (Digital Spy)
Thursday 8 November
Syed pays a visit to his family and shares the news that Amira wants to have full-time custody of Yasmin in Birmingham. He is considering agreeing to this, believing that Amira can offer Yasmin a much better life than he can. With Zainab sticking to her promise not to interfere, she declines to give an opinion on the matter, even though she is desperate to! Masood also keeps quiet and insists that it’s time Syed took responsibility for his own actions.
Later, Amira tells Syed that he should speak to Christian before making a decision, as it’s only fair that he should be involved too. When Syed consults Christian, he repeats how much he wants them to be a family. Christian is desperate to be a part of Yasmin’s life, but he insists that it would never work as it’s obvious that he isn’t enough for Syed. Left to make his decision alone, Syed tells Amira that Yasmin is all hers. (Digital Spy)
Friday 9 November
Meanwhile, Christian agrees to join Syed for dinner following some encouragement from Lucy. However, as Christian talks about how much he has missed Yasmin, Syed feels guilty as he’s already agreed that she can live with Amira. When Syed asks for his husband’s forgiveness, Christian brands him arrogant, immature and a lying cheat. However, Syed responds by admitting that he’s just been too proud to admit that he loves Christian – in fact, he loves him more than ever. Will Syed and Christian reunite, or is there more trouble ahead? (Digital Spy)
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