News about Patsy Palmer

EastEnders boss QUITS after three years running soap - calling role the 'honour of his life' as familiar face takes over

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 26, 2024
EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw has announced that he will be stepping down from his role next year, which he has emotionally dubbed 'the honour of his life'. The 37-year-old TV boss will abandon his duties in February 2025, once the BBC soap has celebrated its 40th anniversary, with a familiar face returning in his absence.

EastEnders icon 'signs up for Waterloo Road' amid rumours she's 'set to make shocking return as Carol Jackson for the soap's 40th anniversary'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2024
EastEnders icon Lindsey Coulson is reportedly joining the next Waterloo Road series amid rumours she will make a shocking return for the soap's 40th anniversary.  The actress, 64, who plays Carol Jackson in the BBC soap, has reportedly already begun filming for the next series of the school drama.  According to The Sun, she will be starring as the new headteacher in the show with Jason Manford departing as Mr Savage after just one series. 

Iconic EastEnders star set to make a surprise return to Albert Square three years after leaving the BBC soap

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 3, 2024
The actress first appeared on screens as troubled runaway Ruby Allen in EastEnders back in 2005, hanging around Albert Square with the likes of Stacey Slater.

Patsy Palmer CONFIRMS her return to Albert Square as Bianca Jackson - and another show legend is 'hot on her tail'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 8, 2024
The BBC has confirmed that EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer will be making a shock comeback as Bianca Jackson - and she won't be returning to Albert Square alone. The broadcaster has revealed that the actress will be gracing our screens once again, as new storylines are set to unfold.

Patsy Palmer is spotted near the EastEnders set as she sparks rumours she is set to return to the BBC soap after brief appearance this year

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2024
Patsy Palmer has sparked speculation she may be returning to Albert Square again after she was pictured near the EastEnders set this week. The actress, 52, who is known for playing Bianca Jackson on the long-running soap, made a brief appearance on the show earlier this year. However, these new pictures suggest she may be returning for a longer stint ahead of the soap's 40th anniversary next year.

EastEnders SPOILER: Walford resident don fancy dress for Whitney and Zack's 'sten-do' before chaos erupts following secret affair revelation

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 4, 2024
The residents of Walford are donning their best fancy dress in upcoming scenes to celebrate Zack Hudson and Whitney Dean's joint 'sten-do'. However chaos will soon descend on the couple's party after Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) discovered the groom-to-be (James Farrar) was cheating on her step-daughter (Shona McGarty) with best friend Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa).  In the first look snaps while the majority of the square enjoy the bash, Bianca and Zack can be seen sat together with the mother-of-four torn about wether to reveal the truth to Whitney.

EastEnders SPOILER: Furious Bianca Jackson lashes out at cheating Zack Dean after finding out he's having an affair with Lauren Branning behind Whitney Dean's back

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 29, 2024
She's only been back in Albert Square for a matter of days. And Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) is already causing a scene on the streets after discovering Zack Dean and Lauren Branning's secret affair. In upcoming scenes during Tuesday night's episode, Bianca launches a viscous attack at Zack (James Farrar) and Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) after they slept together behind her stepdaughter Whitney Dean's back.

EastEnders legend set to make a dramatic return to the BBC soap NEXT WEEK

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 23, 2024
Her character first hit screens in 1993 before Patsy quit in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further returns in 2009 and 2019, before her upcoming comeback.

Patsy Palmer's brother Albert Harris says he is seeking medical treatment after being released from jail in the hopes of reconciling with his actress sister

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2024
Albert Harris, 56, has struggled with heroin use since he was 12 years old, and though he's been clean for a year, Patsy's brother, Albert Harris, 56, has been suffering from methadone addiction since he was 12 years old, he wants to get rid of his methadone use. Albert was released from jail in 2022 after serving a five-year term for a violent robbery in London. In 2010 for the same offence in Bristol, he was sentenced to the same length of time. Albert is hopeful that the siblings will be able to communicate in a year due to Patsy's service on the State side since 2014, but he hopes to get better so that he can see her and'make our mother proud,' he told The Mirror on Saturday. Patsy and Albert have 'always been close,' he said, but being separated and imprisoned have made finding each other a challenge.

Cara Delevingne and her glamorous Denise Van Outen departs her West End show make-up free before heading to Patsy Palmer's party

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
On Thursday, Cara Delevingne and Denise Van Outen were seen departing Kit Kat Caberet at the Playhouse Theatre in London. Since removing her stage makeup, the model, 31, who is starring Sally Bowles in the famed West End production, has been left bare-faced. Denise, 49, who later joined Patsy Palmer, 51, at 25 Paul Street to honor their friend's birthday.

After filming her last scenes on EastEnders, Patsy Palmer returns to her London hotel just days after her return to screens

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 9, 2024
She thrilled fans by resurrecting her Bianca Jackson role earlier this week. Patsy Palmer's impending departure from EastEnders is getting closer than fans expected, with the actress filming her final scenes for the soap on Friday. After wrapping up at her London hotel on her return as Bianca, the soap star, 51, was seen returning to her London hotel.

'BBC is irresponsible,' says Milton Keynes' slum's depiction of the area as a grotty slum where children eat from bins in scenes shot 50 miles away in north London

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2024
Milton Keynes locals have slammed the BBC's portrayal of their area as a grotty slum in Eastenders, which was shot 50 miles away, saying that life there is 'fantastic.' During the 'roaming of the property, carting medications around, and eating out of bins, a child was shown playing truant.' However, those who live in the city were still irriated with the way their home was depicted, particularly because the episode was shot in Barnet rather than Milton Keynes. It comes after a Conservative MP called on the BBC to apologise to residents, because the 'characterisation is obviously out of order.' Bianca Jackson, played by Patsy Palmer, returned to action this week in the long-running soap.

After a character was described as 'roaming the estate, carting drugs around, and eating out of bins, an MP critic attacks the BBC's portrayal of Milton Keynes in EastEnders as 'out of order.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2024
After residents complained that it was depicted as a'slum' on EastEnders, a Conservative MP has called on the BBC to apologise to Milton Keynes locals. While 'roaming the house, carting medications around, and eating out of bins, Ben Everitt slammed the episode on Monday, which depicted a child living in the city who was described as playing truant.' Bianca Jackson, played by Patsy Palmer, appeared on the long-running soap this week.

The return of an ICONIC character to EastEnders in a dramatic shake-up episode

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 26, 2024
To mark the return of legendary character Bianca Jackson, EastEnders is scheduled to air two dramatic flashback episodes. The specials will feature five weeks of newslines chronicling Whitney Dean's trip to see her stepmother Bianca (Patsy Palmer) in her new home of Milton Keynes in January. The character, played by Shona McGarthy, is quickly embroiled in drama ahead of her upcoming exit after 15 years on the BBC soap.

Patsy Palmer is in high spirits as she enjoys a walk on the beach in Malibu with friends ahead of dramatic EastEnders return

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
On Monday, Patsy Palmer was all smiles as she enjoyed a stroll on the beach in Malibu with pals and posed for Instagram photos ahead of her huge EastEnders return. The television legend, 51, looked chic in an eye-catching green cardigan teamed with a plain white T-shirt and blue ripped denim jeans. Patsy wrapped her arms around her two friends as they posed in front of the stunning ocean when the sunset, leaving her long-haired auburn tresses loose.

SPOILER (EastEnders): In a dramatic first glance ahead of her departure, Tragedy lands as a heralded individual. But will she die?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2024
Eastenders are often jammed with drama, from dramatic returns from the dead and stalkers. In yet another shocking development, one well-known pregnant woman could be destined for a dramatic departure after being struck by a car. Natalie Cassidy, James Farrar, and returned icon Patsy Palmer were caught filming what could be one of her last scenes on the dramatic BBC soap.

EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, 51, is seen on-set for FIRST TIME ahead of Bianca Jackson comeback following five years off screens (and 31 YEARS after her soap debut!)

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2024
Patsy Palmer of EastEnders was seen on camera for the first time before her brief return to screens as Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap. In a move that would no doubt delight long-time viewers of the series, the television queen, 51, was seen filming with her on-screen daughter Shona McGarty, James Farrar, and Natalie Cassidy alongside a police car. Bianca's character appeared on televisions in 1993 before Patsy resigned in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further appearances in 2009 and 2019, ahead of her comeback.

Since announcing she was returning to Albert Square, an EastEnders legend reunites with the soap's cast to film her return scenes

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
Patsy Palmer of EastEnders has reunited with the cast of the soap after announcing that she would be returning for a'short stint.' On Thursday, James Ferrar, 36, posted a video of himself, Patsy, and her on-screen daughter Shona McGarty joking Whitney Houston's "It's Not Right But It's OK," with Patsy, 51, sporting Bianca Jackson's signature big gold hoops.

Patsy Palmer, 51, admits EastEnders is the 'toughest job' she's ever done as she prepares to make her grand return to the BBC soap

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
After a five-year absence from the BBC soap, the EastEnders actress, 51, will reprise her role as the fiery Bianca Jackson for a short time this spring. And the actress and DJ, who lives in Malibu with her husband Richard Merkell and her children Charley, 31, Emilia, 22, and Bertie, 13, has confirmed that the BBC show is the 'toughest job' she's ever done.

Iconic Eastenders star set to make a surprise return to Albert Square five years after leaving the BBC soap

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 13, 2024
Patsy Palmer will return to EastEnders this year to reprise her role as the fiery Bianca Jackson. After a five-year absence, the actress and DJ are expected to return to the BBC One soap for a brief period this spring. Patsy, 51, expressed ecstatic to be back in Albert Square: "I'm so excited to be reprising Bianca's role.'

After relocating to Malibu to 'live her dream,' Patsy Palmer says she would never live in the United Kingdom again.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
Patsy Palmer has confirmed that she will never live in the United Kingdom again as she lives out her 'dream life' in Malibu. 'pinches herself every morning,' the former EastEnders star, 51, who moved to the United States with her husband Richard Merkell in 2014.'

Patsy Palmer, 51, looks incredible in a purple negligee dress as she gets a kiss from Richard Merkell while DJing at a club in Los Angeles

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
She's perhaps best known for her appearance in EastEnders as Bianca Jackson. Patsy Palmer, 51, demonstrated she had more strings to her bow when she took to the decks as a DJ at Disco 54, La Casa de Los Angeles. Richard Merkell, mother of four, looked stunning in a purple negligee style dress after getting a kiss from her husband of 23 years.

Six working class students were baptized into fame thanks to an Irish-Jewish teacher, but how many do you recognise?

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
A north London drama school dedicated to helping the working class launched the careers of six famous actors - but how many do you recognise? The Anna Scher Theater, which began as a drama club in 1968, was designed to help children get out of the streets. Soon, there were classes of more than 70%, some as young as six years old, and some as young as six years old, with a 10-p per session. Many members of the working class had no intention of becoming actors or famous, but Anna Scher, a business legend who died on November 12 at the age of 78, made them into some of the country's biggest names in television and film.

In a bikini snap, Patsy Palmer, 51, flaunts her dazzling natural beauty as she embraces meditation and calming bath salts

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2023
In her latest Instagram post published on Friday, the 51-year-old displayed her natural beauty. In a snap of herself mid-yawn, the actress embraced her flawless beauty as she shared a snap of herself mid-yawn as she wore a pair of circular shades. As she relaxed in a purple scale-patterned bikini, the actress hinted at her ample cleavage in the snap.