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The Johnny Carter (Sam Strike / Ted Reilly) Appreciation Thread |
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Do any of you guys know if Johnny is in tonight's episode?
![]() Hopefully he'll be in the week after that, we get the episode credits updating tonight.
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Johnny is in one episode the week after next, on Tues 22nd. Better than nothing I suppose!
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Hello Jonnh/ Sam fans. I'm a big big fan, and I'm here to join the troops! To explain sam's impact on me, here's a comment I posted in the 'Jonny and GianLuca' thread:
“When I read absurd comments such as the ones in this thread, it's a reminder as to why it is important that Jonny's story is told. Because it's not just Jonny's story, it's my story too, and thousands of other young gay men who try to live normal lives. Quite recently I said the exact same line as Jonny, 'I've never kissed a guy in public before' it's important to remember that, unfortunately, young gay people still see this as an issue because of the ignorants of this world who pass comment on such a minor thing. So what if Jonny and Luca weren't in a committed relationship before having sex? It wasn't a drunken mistake, there was nothing seedy about it. Two young people were brave enough to explore their sexuality. They weren't in an alley way, a club toilet or a seedy hotel, it was somewhere Jonny felt very comfortable. Jonny met Luca at Pride. PRIDE! A place where gay people are liberated and, for me, it's a reminder that I'm not alone, and despite the homophobia I receive, there are others going through the same as me. I have kissed people that I haven't known for long, and I've probably done a few things I regret, but it's all in the name of exploration. Was I a slut? No. Was it disgusting? No. Am I ashamed? No. Did it lead to a better life where I am more confident in a world where people judge me on my sexual preference? 100% I do agree that sometimes soaps don't bit the mark with gay representation. In hollyoaks, two gay characters means they get it on by default, and I really disagree with that. But in Jonny Carter we have a realistic portrayal of a young gay man coming to terms with who he is. For me, it's a scary enough prospect, and the comments made on DS at times only confirm that characters like Jonny, and events like Pride, are still important. I appreciate that it is an issue for people, but please don't overlook the effect that such ignorance and prejudice has on young people like me.” I look forward to posting alongside you all
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As I said on the thread itself, this is a brilliant post, bean_of_sb. Some of the comments on there have really made me sad so I'm really relieved that you've posted such an articulate and honest comment. Hopefully it will make people think twice.
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What a lovely post, Bean.
Having explored and then left Narnia myself not too long ago , Johnny's storyline has inspired me to come out and accept my own sexuality. Its a very realistic storyline and Sam Strike is doing an amazing job. A lot of what you said I totally agree with.Also welcome to the thread!
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Bean your post was lovely. I'm glad you find EE accurate. I agree they've been bold and honest of gay life in the 21st Century.
I've been on holiday so I'm doing a little sum up of the 3 episodes Johnny was in ![]() Monday: I LOVED the box scene. Lee and Johnny's relationship is wonderful, I love how comfortable again he is with having a gay brother, no issue at all. Bless him trying to tell everyone about Luca and not getting the chance. ![]() Tuesday: Very accurate about not wanting to PDA. There's still some cruel people and he's still new to it, although he kissed Danny. It was dark and he was drunk but he still did it. I found Gianluca a bit too forward but Johnny did seem okay and want to have sex in the end. Loved the awkwardness of Mick catching them after and the look of terror in Johnny's eyes. But Mick is great, making jokes out of a serious situation again. The Spice Girls act was amazing, I'm glad I was right about Johnny starting the song off solo, he's so adorkable! Thursday: I did feel like the kisses were awkward but more for the character POV than actors. Sweet however. They were never going to be full of passion. The addition of Dean great at the Vic, hilarious Lee and Nancy and what they did on his 15th Birthday. The kitchen scene was brilliant, Nancy saying that she's so proud of Johnny made me smile. Her reaction to his eyes saying it all that he had sex with Gianluca was so real and again I love cool they both are with his sexuality. |
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Hope you had a nice holiday, Strawberry Kick. I'm glad you enjoyed last week's episodes, it was a great week for our boy.
![]() Tweets I've just found: @gavinjamesbower: Wish I could tweet about how cool it was watching @MrDDyer @SamStrike @1danboy @ShonaBM filming my first #EastEnders episode...but I can't! @terriwoodschels: @gavinjamesbower When will it be shown? @gavinjamesbower: @terriwoodschels September! Just thought we might want some time context for what they're currently filming. And it's good to know that Sam is definitely filming. I predict a quiet summer for him but hopefully there will be some good stuff coming up in the autumn. |
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Hope you had a nice holiday, Strawberry Kick. I'm glad you enjoyed last week's episodes, it was a great week for our boy.
![]() Tweets I've just found: @gavinjamesbower: Wish I could tweet about how cool it was watching @MrDDyer @SamStrike @1danboy @ShonaBM filming my first #EastEnders episode...but I can't! @terriwoodschels: @gavinjamesbower When will it be shown? @gavinjamesbower: @terriwoodschels September! Just thought we might want some time context for what they're currently filming. And it's good to know that Sam is definitely filming. I predict a quiet summer for him but hopefully there will be some good stuff coming up in the autumn. ![]() Sounds good, can't wait for the autumn. I wonder if Johnny will go back to uni? |
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It was lovely, thank you
![]() Sounds good, can't wait for the autumn. I wonder if Johnny will go back to uni? Johnny is mentioned in the spoilers for next Tuesday's episode:
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I hope that they don't make Johnny act ridiculously over this. I don't really see why he'd be jealous of Lee and Whitney, other than the fact that Whitney was his close friend before Lee came onto the scene. Seeing as he isn't in any other episodes that week, it can't be a long running thing but it does annoy me when they change a character's personality for the purposes of a quick storyline. Hopefully he'll be helping Whitney rather than hindering her. |
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Gosh it's quiet in here. Been really missing Johnny in those Carter family scenes these past couple of episodes.
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Gosh it's quiet in here. Been really missing Johnny in those Carter family scenes these past couple of episodes.
![]() I'm glad Lee is getting some development as I really like him and want him and Whitney to get together.
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Glad I'm not the only one thinking this
I'm glad Lee is getting some development as I really like him and want him and Whitney to get together. ![]() It's actually been a really strong week for EE which is just as well because otherwise I'd have missed Johnny even more. ![]() Short video of Sam on the FB page today: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152567309789939 And Maddy telling people to vote for her "little brother" Sam, bless her: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152567313634939 This thread is still so quiet.
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What do we make of the new Ben and potential match up with Johnny?
Based on looks it looks like Eastenders have done a good job and without the glasses he does look rather nice Could see Johnny and Ben working as a couple. The producer says that Ben's return will have big repercussions for residents who have never met him and I wondered if he met Johnny and the Carter family? All very exciting with so much potential |
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Ben does look gd so hopefully they'll get together as long as ben still a pysho
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I still don't know how I feel about Johnny and Ben. I think if it does happen, I'll only really accept it if the it writing is good and it's believable that Johnny would fall for him. As I've said before, if Ben has come out of prison genuinely reformed, and Johnny sees the best in him, I could probably accept that. If he's still a horrible creep that tries to be the Big I Am like his dad, and Johnny falls for him despite that, I'll be incredibly disappointed.
Physically I do think Harry Reid is a good casting choice. Him and Johnny would probably look quite striking together. |
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The new Ben looks great! DTC has got the casting spot on this year so I have faith in this one too. He's a drama school graduate so that's a good sign. He is very attractive while still being obviously the character of Ben Mitchell. I'm hoping for a reformed character with a "streak" because obviously him being 100% angelic doesn't make great soap watching especially from such an iconic "hard" faaaaaamily, of the Mitchell's. And now for Johnny, he always sees the best in people. Ben (if they are going down this route, of course they are!) will probably have Johnny eating out of the palm of his hand while still being vulnerable. Johnny being about 1 year/18 months older will try to protect him, backing him up but will also have to watch his back in case his anger comes back to the surface. I'm on board with it, it's exciting, fresh, new and I'm so curious.
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Of course, this is all complete guesswork. They may not go down the Johnny route at all with Ben.
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Of course, this is all complete guesswork. They may not go down the Johnny route at all with Ben.
I'm really missing Johnny atm, at least we have one episode each from him in this coming week and the following week, which is better than nothing.
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Yeah, I am quite liking Whitney and Lee, I think they'll work well together.
It's actually been a really strong week for EE which is just as well because otherwise I'd have missed Johnny even more. ![]() Short video of Sam on the FB page today: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152567309789939 And Maddy telling people to vote for her "little brother" Sam, bless her: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152567313634939 This thread is still so quiet. ![]() ![]() I love that Sam and Maddy seem just as close offscreen in the same way as they do onscreen. They just seem to have a genuinely close (albeit platonic) relationship. I think Maddy here also acknowledges that she got the BSA and wants Sam to win something possibly. And Sam being cute as always - though I almost get the vibe whenever he does these 'vote for EE' vids that he seems slightly peed off and almost doesn't want to do these vids. Maybe thats just me.
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When is EE on this week?
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When is EE on this week?
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Looking forward to a little bit of Johnny tonight, Carterette's?
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Looking forward to a little bit of Johnny tonight, Carterette's?
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Enjoyed seeing Johnny tonight but the scenes did not really make sense and it felt like we missed something.
Out of the blue Stan turns to Johnny who is looking a bit glum and suggest he is jealous of Lee. I thought he was just missing Gianluca . Later on Lee snaps at Johnny "bet you are happy" when Whitney turns him down where did that come from?
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, Johnny's storyline has inspired me to come out and accept my own sexuality. Its a very realistic storyline and Sam Strike is doing an amazing job. A lot of what you said I totally agree with.
I found Gianluca a bit too forward but Johnny did seem okay and want to have sex in the end. Loved the awkwardness of Mick catching them after and the look of terror in Johnny's eyes. But Mick is great, making jokes out of a serious situation again.
The Spice Girls act was amazing, I'm glad I was right about Johnny starting the song off solo, he's so adorkable! 