Leo King, played by Tom Wells, makes his first appearance on 3 September 2019. Karen finds it hard to believe as she thought Gray was a good man. He later approaches Jean and attempts to initiate a conversation, but accidentally makes an offensive comment which causes Jean to slap him. 29 March 2019 Midge then locks her in the container. In 2022, he arrests, A customer in Fox & Hair, who always likes it when, A mother of a child who has autism who meets. They decide to keep their romance a secret due to the fact that Sharon's former stepson Ben is being paid by Kheerat to ensure Jags has protection in prison. He pleads guilty to all his crimes and is now serving a prison sentence. When Shirley grows suspicious of Gray over the circumstances behind Tina's whereabouts, he pays a homeless woman to shoplift and pretend to be Tina. The British Soap Award for Villain of the Year is an award presented annually by the British Soap Awards. Gray comes along too. Gray has become one of EastEnders most cruel villains Credit: BBC. He then instructs Callum to search through some CCTV footage of a warehouse as part of his operation to arrest criminal Danny Hardcastle (Paul Usher). Jack explains that he viewed the body camera footage from the arrest and is unsure whether Keegan is responsible, which annoys DI Thompson as he sees this as Jack not trusting him. After months of abuse during lockdown (which included being forced to spend two minutes under the water in the bath), Chantelle finally decides to divorce Gray and take the kids with her but something always got in her way. An industry insider for Child Beauty Pageants. Occupation Actor: Krypton. He even comes close to killing himself and his kids by attempting to fill his flat with gas fumes with his lighter, but is stopped by fellow neighbour Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) when she sees him struggling to cope; Shirley manages to convince Gray to move forward with his life and support his kids in Chantelle's honour. Rickaaaaaaaay. While in hospital, Whitney visits him in the hope that he will not press charges against Kush. [66] After challenging his family's treatment of their tenants, Jags goes public about his relationship with Habiba. On 15 April 2021, Kush tells the police the Mitchells and Shirley orchestrated the robbery of Potterwell insurance in court after Kush had been caught stealing cars alongside them at. He also finds out she is divorcing him when a divorce lawyer advert pops up on his computer after Chantelle met up with one, according to a tracker app he installed on her phone. Shirley smashes a glass bottle onto Gray's head before smacking him with a barstool. Shyanna then leaves. Chelsea is not interested in Gray's children and frequently neglects them, resulting in Mia asking to stay with the Taylor's. Later, Stuart follows Thompson and confronts him. If there's anyone at home who's sitting next to someone who is potentially a perpetrator as well, that could be very scary and very dangerous, so I think it was definitely the safest thing for them to do. Karen is hesitant at first and she stops Gray from taking the children. To make Honey see sense, she reveals her affair with Adam while they were preparing a meal for Mariam after discovering she was mugged. On-screen, Whitney stabs Leo in self defence after he tries attacking her with a knife.[53]. Bailey says it was a waste of her time and leaves. [46] In August 2019, Iqra introduces Ash to Arshad (Madhav Sharma) and Mariam Ahmed (Indira Joshi), where she explains that Ash is a doctor. After Vinny attacks Martin Fowler (James Bye) and it is revealed that Jags is in a secret relationship with Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar) and no longer wants to be involved in the family business, Kheerat is dismayed to learn that his mother Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) has arranged for Jags to be arrested for Vinny's crime. Gender She spots Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes) and begin an affair while he is in a relationship with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton). Paul Simper of Radio Times wrote: "The irony is that Michaela should be Whitney's saviour. Mitch Baker (2011-2020)Lucas Johnson (2021-) When Kheerat, Jags and Vinny move into a house in Walford, Kheerat tries to make amends with Ash. Soon afterwards Whitney tells him that she is not after a relationship. EastEnders viewers have been patiently waiting for Gray Atkins (played by Toby-Alexander Smith) to be brought to justice ever since he murdered his wife Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) in 2020 . [52] Wells expressed his delight in joining the cast, adding, "I'm really excited to be joining the EastEnders team and seeing what's in store for Leo". However, they leave when. After failing to check on him in the days afterwards, Stuart learns that Thompson was seen at a disciplinary hearing and realises he had survived and escaped the coffin. Serving a prison sentence for all of his crimes after pleading guilty Chantelle still refuses to take it, but Gray comes in suddenly, and Chantelle quickly puts it in her pocket. When the COVID-19 lockdown occurs, she goes to live with an aunt. Upon learning that Tina's body has been found and that her death is confirmed, Gray begins to fear that his arrest is inevitable; he plans to escape with his children and Chelsea along with Jordan. [2] However, after Karen looks after Bailey, Bailey asks Mitch why she is not allowed to tell people that he is her father.[3]. Whitney assumes Phil and Ben had Kush killed for grassing them up, and accidentally runs over Phil's romantic partner Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) with Gray's car in an attempt to attack Phil and Ben for their supposed actions. [58] When Ben fails to deliver, Jags kidnaps Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), though he is berated by Kheerat for this and later lets her go after Ben comes to meet them and promises to repay them. Gray begins a relationship with Chelsea Fox, which is met with strong opposition by his mother and father-in-law Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker. On the opening day of the salon, Chantelle gives a haircut to a man and he gives them 100. When Whitney learns about Tina's death, she speculates that Gray killed her and informs both Mick and Shirley of her theory; the two agree over this not only due to their own suspicions on Gray, but also when Whitney explains her other theory that Gray had abused and killed Chantelle. She disowns Gray, as do his children, and he is forced to abandon them when Karen alerts the police of his presence. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. EastEnders - Gray Admits To Chelsea That He Killed Chantelle (9th March 2022) Gray admitting he killed Chantelle. Shyanna, played by Anita Harris, appears on 26 August 2019. Chantelle tells him she will stay with Mia and Mackenzie but he insists they all go home. Devastated, Chantelle is miserable throughout the holiday and Mitch suspects that something is wrong so he asks her and she tells him it's because she misses her children. Earlier, Gray overheard Chantelle on the phone to Kheerat while in a Southend cafe, asking him to sneak into the house to get a memorial box of the Mia and Mackenzie's belongings (which Chantelle had problems fitting into the suitcase, so had left the box under the bed). Phil's son Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) decides to meet up with Danny and threaten him into going into business with him. Ahmed sisters are coming to Albert Square. on your screens Feb 2019!!! EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Gray moments before he kills Tina Carter. He bumps into Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper), causing her to spill coffee on herself. Ash refuses to visit because of how she was treated by her and Vinny expresses upset at Ash cutting him out of her life when she left home.[65]. Midge tells Phil he needs compensation and threatens Louise. Chantelle and Gray go to an appointment together where he reveals that his father abused him and his mother when he was young (later revealed to be a lie). EastEnders has shared a first look at the aftermath of the violent showdown between Kheerat Panesar and Gray Atkins. In an attempt to drive Whitney and Callum apart, Leo finds a video of Callum doing nothing when his friend attempts to rape an unconscious girl at a party. Bailey is a girl who is in Mitch Baker's (Roger Griffiths) van when drug addict Craig (Andrew Armitage) tries to break in. At the same time Kheerat enters a relationship with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). Badly beat, Gray tries to blend in with a crowd of people to hide from the sight of the police, but is spotted by Whitney, who chases him onto the Train Track Bridge. Gray is the husband of Chantelle Atkins and the father of Mia Atkins and Mackenzie Atkins. He then calls someone to say he has made contact with "the target" and in 24 hours "she will be history". [49] In an interview with Inside Soap, Garcha recalled talking to her Taekwondo instructor about her character. After Thompson hands over all of his evidence, Jack persuades him to retire from the police. Ash is introduced as the bisexual Sikh girlfriend of Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra), with whom she has been in a relationship with for over a year. However, Dinah refuses and tells Karen that she doesn't want her condition to ruin her life and that she wants to be there for Bailey. But when Chelsea confronts him that night, Gray admits to killing Chantelle. She holds a grudge against Karen for a number of weeks, until Karen buys her a star in honour of her mother. The character and Harris's casting were announced on 9 August 2019.[43]. He then dumps her body and tells Shirley, along with her son Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), that Tina has gone on the run. A showdown ensues (Picture: BBC) Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) has been adamant she can find enough evidence to expose Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith . We're thrilled to be introducing this vibrant new family to Walford and to be sharing their stories. She tries to run out of the door but is pulled back by Gray. Page Links: Unbeknownst to Bailey, Dinah's condition is getting worse and she tells Keegan. About A photographer who takes photos at a promotional event at Walford East restaurant. When Phil arrives, he attacks Midge and demands to know where Louise is. Plummer said: "I feel honoured to take on the responsibility of Chantelle's story. Alias She miscarries but decides not to tell Gray in fear of him abusing her. He holds Gray and stares into his eyes as a train passes by. After Leo asks Whitney for the truth, he realises that Tony did abuse Whitney. 3. Jonno returns two months later, wanting to find out how Callum's wedding went. He reacts positively to the news and stops abusing her. He drops the glass of milk onto the floor and moves some toy cars around on the floor, making it seem like Chantelle had slipped on one of them and fell onto the knives. Gray tries to pull her down with him, but fails when Mitch saves them both. Chantelle and Kim resolve their differences, but their feud ignites again when they argue over attending to Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks). [79] He later meets with Callum to congratulate him on his decision and convince him that he made the right choice. He notices Keegan (Zack Morris) and Tiffany Butcher-Baker (Maisie Smith) leaving the scene and arrests Keegan for criminal damage and obstruction. However, after hearing that Tina had been spreading rumours that he had been abusing and later murdered Chantelle, he pays the worker to falsely state that he had seen Tina leaving the Queen Victoria pub on the night of the attack. "[59] Of his casting, Deol said, "I'm very proud and excited to be joining such an iconic show and bringing to life a character that is a reflection of the cultural background that I and many others come from in today's modern Britain. Toby-Alexander Smith has been nominated for several . Sheree made her first appearance on 2 August 2019. [22] Smith said of his casting, "I'm delighted to be joining the cast of EastEnders as I've always been a fan. Thompson and Jack interview Danny after he is found with a bag of money in his car boot. "[47] Initially only hired as a guest star during the summer of 2019, Garcha's contract was upgraded for her to become a series regular. After shouting at Chantelle, she decided she wants to go to her mother's house to stay away from any possible abuse, However, while attempting to leave, Gray punches her from behind, making her fall to the ground near the door. Habiba Ahmed, played by Rukku Nahar, makes her first appearance in episode 5871, originally broadcast on 19 February 2019. After coming back, he tells her how he is struggling and can't do it, and he understands that he needs to change. Mackenzie Atkins, played by Isaac Lemonius, is the son of Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) and Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith). They plan to run away together but Kheerat is devastated to learn that she has died in a tragic accident. Denise confronts her and tells her to leave. However, when she questions Chantelle on what has been happening with her and her husband, Chantelle vehemently denies any abuse. DI Thompson reads Keegan's previous convictions and explains the situation to Jack, but lies that Keegan threw the brick, insulted him and resisted arrest. Toby-Alexander Smith. Jonno Highway, played by Richard Graham, is the father of Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay). There's still a lot of that, and potentially a lot more to come. Later that day, Thompson arrests Ben on suspicion of armed robbery at the warehouse; Ben refuses to answer his questions. Toby-Alexander Smith (born c. 1990) [1] is an English actor. He was unnamed until episode 5990 on 9 September 2019. She also stated that Ash "isn't afraid to speak her mind". When Thompson taunts Stuart about Callum, he punches him, knocking him out. Michaela Turnbull, played by Fiona Allen, first appears in episode 6037, originally broadcast on 9 December 2019. At the station, Jack speaks to him about Keegan's arrest. [13] Danny is introduced as a business associate of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), as well as being involved with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). A gas leak causes the Argee Bhajee to explode. [8] Nahar said of her casting, "I'm so excited to have joined EastEnders, it's a show I've grown up watching and stepping onto Albert Square is just unreal! In Walford, Chelsea's awful Christmas is far from over, with baby Jordan in hospital and her new husband's watchful eye more . Jordan atkins. 8. Sharon changes the statement she made about Phil, so to his fury, DI Thompson has to release Phil. On 30 January 2023, it was announced that Ash would be leaving the show after three and a half years and will be written out in the spring. The character and Colley's casting were announced on 19 March 2019. When she brings up her annoyance with it, Iqra pulls her into a kiss in front of the Walford residents. Gray is EastEnders' third serial killer after Johnny Allen (by law) and Ray Kelly. People struggled for a while to differentiate me as an actor and the character Gray Atkins. He later grows even closer with Whitney when she becomes his child minder. When Kheerat, Jags and Vinny move into a flat belonging to Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes), Kheerat attempts to make amends with Ash. Jags goes to prison and Habiba attempts to prove his innocence. However, during a conversation with Gray and his bedridden father on 17 September 2021, this is revealed to be a lie. She gives birth to a son, Jordan Atkins, named after her deceased half-brother. Chelsea Fox (also Atkins) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010, and then Zaraah Abrahams from 2020 onwards. He made his first appearance on 29 March 2019 and made his last on 10 March 2022, he is portrayed by Toby Alexander-Smith. After realising that Adam has no intention of leaving Honey for her, she threatens him and ends their affair. The show worked closely with Women's Aid in order to portray the issue sensitively and accurately. [10] Nahar confirmed her exit on Instagram, where she thanked EastEnders for teaching her "so much" during her tenure, and stated that she was "grateful" for the friendships she made on the programme. After he leaves, Gray confronts her and angrily tells her to leave, before he punches and cracks a mirror in the living room. She asks him for an explanation as to why he did it; he admits that it is because he was falling in love with her and knowing she was falling for him as well, he did not want her to go through the pain of saying goodbye to him on his deathbed. A social worker who is in charge of monitoring, A doctor at Lowe Park private health clinic, who is visited by, A receptionist at the private clinic where, A woman who attends an addiction support group run by, The prosecution barrister in the rape trial of, A teacher at Walford Primary School. [60] Kheerat is described as a "successful businessman who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it" and that he "uses his persuasiveness and charm to his advantage in every situation"[60] Producer Jon Sen said of the family "The Panesar family are set arrive this autumn and will bring their own unique blend of charm and chaos onto the Square. Soon enough, Gray gets involved in Kush's situation with the square's reigning hardman/criminal kingpin Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and his son Ben (Max Bowden) - as Kush had helped the Mitchells and Shirley perpetuate a car robbery several months ago. When Ben's boyfriend Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay) decides to become a police officer, Ben quits organised crime, and hands over the business to Tubbs, who rehires Martin. After Phil asks Callum to perform a police check, Callum informs Thompson, who states that that is not enough evidence to imprison Phil for years. Phillip Mitchell is an unseen fictional character and posthumous antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders . They convince their uncle Masood that they can run Walford East which he agrees and leaves Walford for Tamwar's wedding. Bailey says Dinah hated the colour blue and says she made lucky guesses based on what she had found out about Bailey. He is the youngest of the Panesar brothers, the others being Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Jags (Amar Adatia). List of appearances [48] As part of a "wife swap" event, Ash stays with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) for a few days. Gray is described as a "hard-working solicitor in London whose success took Chantelle away from Taylor Towers years earlier". Smith was shortlisted for Best Villain at the 2020 Inside Soap Awards but lost out to Ian Bartholomew (who plays Geoff Metcalfe in Coronation Street). He tried to save her but to no avail. "[59] Of his casting, Adatia said, "My younger self would never have believed I'd be on EastEnders. His father ended up leaving when Gray was still young. Ash stops Iqra from getting involved, and the pair cheer for Honey for standing up for herself when she confronts Adam. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, and executive producer, Jon Sen, or his successor, Chris Clenshaw. As Kush lets his guard down, Gray pushes him into the tracks and he is killed by the oncoming train, he quickly leaves the station without anyone seeing him. He persuades him to come back to Walford and tell Jean the truth but he refuses. Working with Women's Aid and Refuge has been invaluable in understanding the mindset of an abuser and the awful realities of abusive relationships. Danny is an acquaintance of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) who has a connection to garages used for money laundering in Spain, which leads Phil into liquidation. Chelsea Atkins and Gray Atkins Our Family Baubles (7 January 2022) Chelsea and Denise Fox photo (14 March 2023) Letters & Notes. Toby-Alexander Smith is a British actor who was born and raised in the West Midlands and trained at Arts Educational Schools in London. During her time there, she notices that Honey has an eating disorder, and encourages to get professional help. [81] Thompson later gives Callum a wire to wear for recording incriminating conversations with Phil. Gray attempts to comfort Whitney after Kush's death, however, she lashes out at him and accuses him of killing Kush. Gray abuses Chantelle Atkins for the first time on-screen. When, A bus driver who also entered the same phone in competition as. At the police station, Thompson warns Callum, now a police constable, about an arrest he made earlier that day; he tells him that the man he arrested has claimed that Callum used excessive force and has gone to A&E to be assessed. Another escape opportunity comes for Chantelle when her parents offer her and the kids a trip to a B&B in Southend and Chantelle agrees desperate to get away from Gray. By 2020, Gray's prolonging abuse towards Chantelle has reached boiling point. 2. 18 He follows them down into the tube station. Kheerat and Jags first arrive in Walford to confront Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) after he steals Kheerat's car. Her doctor gives her a fake lip balm which contains a domestic abuse number and other resources. When Dinah commits suicide, Bailey moves in with Karen and her children. On 22 February 2022, it was announced that Gray would be leaving EastEnders, and he departed on 10 March 2022. Gray's evil murders have destroyed many families, not least of all, the Taylors - a family who treated him as one of their own. Chantelle is later abused by Gray for not informing him of the miscarriage and later abuses her again when the pregnancy tests come back negative. However, Chelsea later discovers she has been impregnated by Gray, and plans to have an abortion, but is stopped by Whitney. [32][33], On 12 July 2019, it was revealed that Gray domestically abuses Chantelle, with EastEnders working closely with Women's Aid in order to portray the issue sensitively and accurately. Sheree arrives in Walford with Patrick after his return from Trinidad where they reveal that they are now married. "[20] Casting for the character was still taking place at the time. Status Ash's identity was kept a secret due to Iqra being entered into an arranged marriage with a man. Chantelle is fatally impaled from the impact and she dies from blood loss after Gray, despite his fault, chooses to watch her succumb to her injuries rather than provide help; Gray then stages the scene to make Chantelle's death appear that she died in a horrific accident.
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