DS Forums

 
 

The Johnny Carter (Sam Strike / Ted Reilly) Appreciation Thread


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 30-03-2016, 11:31
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
Ted Reilly
‏@Ted_Reilly14
Had lots of lovely messages from people asking the date for Johnny's return. I'm sorry I can't reveal it but stay tuned will be soon! 👊🏼💪🏽💙

This tweet from Ted seems to confirm that Johnny's return scene will be a surprise, unless it's embargoed until a certain date, possibly next week.

To be honest I don't really need him to have a duff duff moment (although that would be awesome); I'd also quite like to see him returning in the first scene of Monday's episode on the 11th.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 30-03-2016, 12:46
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Ted Reilly
‏@Ted_Reilly14
Had lots of lovely messages from people asking the date for Johnny's return. I'm sorry I can't reveal it but stay tuned will be soon! ����������

This tweet from Ted seems to confirm that Johnny's return scene will be a surprise, unless it's embargoed until a certain date, possibly next week.

To be honest I don't really need him to have a duff duff moment (although that would be awesome); I'd also quite like to see him returning in the first scene of Monday's episode on the 11th.

On Monday's episode Nancy was still talking about going to Italy to be with Johnny so something happens that makes him come back and then to stay. I suspect it will be all linked to Nancy
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30-03-2016, 13:29
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
On Monday's episode Nancy was still talking about going to Italy to be with Johnny so something happens that makes him come back and then to stay. I suspect it will be all linked to Nancy
Well if Mick continues acting the way he is I think that's why Johnny comes back, to try and support Nancy.

A few photos of Ted filming with the rest of the Carter actors in an upcoming (what looks like) comedy storyline:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...rize-Carp.html

Going from that photo of Ted standing next to Danny Boy, I'd say he's about the same height as Sam. Not that it really matters, just thought it was interesting.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30-03-2016, 16:28
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
This article from the Metro (same pictures as the DM link) has an interesting last line:

http://metro.co.uk/2016/03/30/easten...cenes-5784188/

"Fans will get to see the all-new Johnny Carter on-screen early next week.

Could be incorrect/guesswork reporting, could have meant to say "early next month" (which makes the date vaguer) or could be a slipped embargo? However, as Mick and Linda aren't in the cast list for next week, apart from Mick on Monday's episode, I'd be pretty surprised if it turned out to be true!

One other possibility is that Johnny makes an appearance via Skype that week, in order to talk to Nancy, and that's what prompts his return the week after.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30-03-2016, 18:14
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Well if Mick continues acting the way he is I think that's why Johnny comes back, to try and support Nancy.

A few photos of Ted filming with the rest of the Carter actors in an upcoming (what looks like) comedy storyline:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...rize-Carp.html

Going from that photo of Ted standing next to Danny Boy, I'd say he's about the same height as Sam. Not that it really matters, just thought it was interesting.
I must admit this is a bizarre storyline but nice to see the Carter family in something lighter than the typical heavy storyline they are used to. I am really liking the look of Ted as Johnny and he seems to fit in nicely with Lee and Mick. The picture of Ted in the Vic is so cute

I am sure that the Metro has made a mistake and that Johnny starts w/b 11 April it does say this is Ted's first scene but we know he has been filming since February so I don't think we can count on them being accurate!
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30-03-2016, 19:19
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
I must admit this is a bizarre storyline but nice to see the Carter family in something lighter than the typical heavy storyline they are used to. I am really liking the look of Ted as Johnny and he seems to fit in nicely with Lee and Mick. The picture of Ted in the Vic is so cute

I am sure that the Metro has made a mistake and that Johnny starts w/b 11 April it does say this is Ted's first scene but we know he has been filming since February so I don't think we can count on them being accurate!
Yes, that's true. The article seems a bit cobbled together so I'm sure they've got his first appearance date wrong. But it would be awesome if we got a surprise Johnny appearance via Skype next week.

Ted looks great in the role. I think it will still take me a bit of time to adjust to him as Johnny, and I wish Sam would get a move on with being cast in something so I can feel a bit more happy about his decision, but I hope everything works out great for both of them.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 18:14
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Early spoilers for w/b 11 April

Monday 11th April 2016
Mick and Sharon come up with an idea to cheer Linda up.

Tuesday 12th April 2016
Linda gets a surprise.

Friday 15th April 2016
Things remain fraught amongst the Carters but can anything bring them back together?

Not sure if Johnny returns on Tuesday as (or part of )Linda's surprise or is Friday and his returns brings the Carter family back together
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 18:17
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
Early spoilers for w/b 11 April

Monday 11th April 2016
Mick and Sharon come up with an idea to cheer Linda up.

Tuesday 12th April 2016
Linda gets a surprise.

Friday 15th April 2016
Things remain fraught amongst the Carters but can anything bring them back together?

Not sure if Johnny returns on Tuesday as (or part of )Linda's surprise or is Friday and his returns brings the Carter family back together
Hopefully Tuesday! I've just asked the guy on the MF who posts the spoilers when his first appearance is so fingers crossed he answers.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 19:06
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
He's on the cast list for Monday's episode!
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 19:31
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
This is interesting, a spring preview spoiler from Metro:

1. Johnny’s back – and the Carters have yet more drama ahead. As Mick and Linda continue to come to terms with what happened to Ollie and fear that their child may never be the same, Johnny will rock up to the delight of his parents. But why is he really back and is everything as it seems?

http://metro.co.uk/2016/03/31/20-mas...yoaks-5787726/

I wonder if something happened to him abroad? Every returning character seems to come back with a secret, after all. Will be good to see Johnny get a slightly darker storyline, IMO.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 20:21
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
This is interesting, a spring preview spoiler from Metro:

1. Johnny’s back – and the Carters have yet more drama ahead. As Mick and Linda continue to come to terms with what happened to Ollie and fear that their child may never be the same, Johnny will rock up to the delight of his parents. But why is he really back and is everything as it seems?

http://metro.co.uk/2016/03/31/20-mas...yoaks-5787726/

I wonder if something happened to him abroad? Every returning character seems to come back with a secret, after all. Will be good to see Johnny get a slightly darker storyline, IMO.

It might just be Johnny turns up for a visit to surprise Linda but in reality he wants to come back for good . He might pretend at first everything is great in Italy but in reality he hates it or has split from Luca and wants to come home. With Nancy looking to go to Italy or leave Walford he might not want to admit it because she will stay

I dread to think what other secret he might be have Can we keep the dark storylines for a while and just enjoy the return of sweet nice Johnny for a while.
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31-03-2016, 22:09
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
It might just be Johnny turns up for a visit to surprise Linda but in reality he wants to come back for good . He might pretend at first everything is great in Italy but in reality he hates it or has split from Luca and wants to come home. With Nancy looking to go to Italy or leave Walford he might not want to admit it because she will stay

I dread to think what other secret he might be have Can we keep the dark storylines for a while and just enjoy the return of sweet nice Johnny for a while.
I'll allow approximately four weeks of nice sweet Johnny and then I want him to have a storyline he can get his teeth into.

Also I've just found out that I'll be out of the country again on the week of his return! Won't be able to catch up until Thursday night. But at least I'll have an hour and a half of Johnny to look forward to, so every silver lining...
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2016, 00:07
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
http://go.dspy.me/z1i0

It's really happening!

Edit: Soap squawk gives a bit more information including

Spoiler


http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/eastende...unite-carters/
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2016, 10:33
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
I am pleased that we have confirmation of the start date 11th maybe just at the end and the 12th when it all starts

Looking forward to seeing the scene between Linda and Johnny when she tells him about the rape. Big scene for Ted so early on but it looks like EE have a lot of confidence in Ted. I think it will be very emotional and I am fascinated as to how Johnny will react.

Also there are the awkward meetings with his grandparents Shirley and Buster that he did not know about and of course Ben, Abi and Paul. Can't wait to see Abi's face after everything she has done to keep Ben and then Johnny returns

Johnny splitting from Luca is no surprise and I guess combined with the aftermath of finding about Linda's rape and Ollie's illness it makes sense for Johnny to stay rather than return to Italy.
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2016, 19:21
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
I am pleased that we have confirmation of the start date 11th maybe just at the end and the 12th when it all starts

Looking forward to seeing the scene between Linda and Johnny when she tells him about the rape. Big scene for Ted so early on but it looks like EE have a lot of confidence in Ted. I think it will be very emotional and I am fascinated as to how Johnny will react.

Also there are the awkward meetings with his grandparents Shirley and Buster that he did not know about and of course Ben, Abi and Paul. Can't wait to see Abi's face after everything she has done to keep Ben and then Johnny returns

Johnny splitting from Luca is no surprise and I guess combined with the aftermath of finding about Linda's rape and Ollie's illness it makes sense for Johnny to stay rather than return to Italy.
I guess the stuff from The Metro was really just as simple as him breaking up with Luca. Wish it had been something a bit juicer but never mind. I do wonder whether he breaks up with him just before returning or if they broke up a little while ago and he's been staying on his own? I'm assuming the former; maybe Luca isn't the type for long distance relationships.

And we have a new thread name.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2016, 20:53
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650

And we have a new thread name.
That's good. Feels right having Ted in the title

Thanks to whoever did it
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2016, 09:43
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
We should hopefully get lots of lovely Johnny spoilers and pictures in the midnight update tonight. Maybe even an interview with Ted? Can't wait.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 09:25
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
As expected, lots of Johnny in the midnight spoilers.

A summary article here: http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...or-everything/ (what is it with Carter family members blaming each other for 'everything'? )

Episode summaries for Tuesdays, Thursday and Friday (Johnny is mentioned on Monday's episode but there are no pictures of him:

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...ean-raped-her/
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...s-a-bombshell/
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...efore-he-goes/

The picture from Thursday's episode of him crying is very sad. I think Ted is going to do great in this role.

Going from the Friday episode discription of Johnny making a last ditch attempt to save the Carters before he leaves, I'm kind of wondering if Johnny's return next week might be a brief one before he goes back to Italy and then returns permanently. He's not mentioned in the brief spoilers for the week after and Ted wasn't really tweeting about filming until more recently. We know he's back for the fish heist () that will probably air in about five weeks time (possibly even sooner as they tend to do location filming closer to the air date) but there hasn't been any hint of Johnny stuff between the end of next week and then. It may be that he goes back to Italy to try and save his relationship with Luca before returning home when it doesn't work out. The only thing that makes me think otherwise is that I'd have thought Johnny would be around for Nancy leaving, so unless she leaves with him on Friday's episode, that wouldn't be the case.

I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I wouldn't be massively surprised if this is Johnny's 'small' return before his permanent one; DTC seems to be a big fan of doing that with returning characters.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 09:47
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Just seen the spoilers and preview pictures and I can't wait to see it on screen

It looks likes Ted had a daunting start with dramatic scenes with Mick, Linda, Nancy and Shirley which is quite a test for a newcomer. There is so much for Johnny to take in no surprising he struggles to cope

It remains to be seen if Johnny does leave or makes a last minute decision to stay. Just thinking would EE go through with the all the goodbyes if returns in a couple of weeks. I would also have thought that Nancy would be more likely to leave if Johnny is back as she will feel that Mick and Linda won't need her and it is her time to be away

It was nice to see all the Carter family back posing for their picture and to see Johnny as played by Ted back with the nice blue jumper felt like he fitted in well as a replacement for Sam
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 10:43
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
It will be really interesting to see Johnny standing up to Mick and calling him out on his recent behaviour. I think they've come close to ruining Mick's character with the recent Nancy storyline and this might be a moment of redemption for Mick as he realises how unacceptably he's been behaving. I think it will also endear the audience to Johnny as he'll be acting as the voice of reason. The scene with Linda telling Johnny about the rape will also potentially be heartbreaking. So all in all, Ted has a couple of moments to really shine next week; hopefully he'll knock it out of the park and do a brilliant job.

He does look great in that blue jacket, though I still think the horrible brown jacket needs burning.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 18:56
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
Not sure where this interview is taken from (I'm assuming it wasn't originally with Digital Spy as they always say when it's an exclusive):

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...-feel-daunted/

Interesting that he talks about Ben as a potential love interest. The way he words it, about Johnny coming in at a crucial time for Ben, makes me think there will be something there. I know a lot of people are assuming that now Johnny is returning, Paul will be written out but it looks like in the spoilers next week that Ben and Paul make their relationship official. So I guess we'll have to wait and see where this all goes.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 20:29
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Not sure where this interview is taken from (I'm assuming it wasn't originally with Digital Spy as they always say when it's an exclusive):

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/east...-feel-daunted/

Interesting that he talks about Ben as a potential love interest. The way he words it, about Johnny coming in at a crucial time for Ben, makes me think there will be something there. I know a lot of people are assuming that now Johnny is returning, Paul will be written out but it looks like in the spoilers next week that Ben and Paul make their relationship official. So I guess we'll have to wait and see where this all goes.
I do want Johnny and Ben to get together so Ted's comments hinting at a possible romance is fine by me. My biggest worry is that if Ben and Paul are together it will be lead to Johnny having an affair with Ben sometime in the future. I really hope they don't go down this route and potentially ruin Johnny's character. I hope that the writers keep to Johnny's sense of decency and that won't happen.

I am not sure how this will be played now with Ben finally being together with Paul (and has said he loves him) but with Johnny back. Should be interesting to watch but nervous as to what EE will do given some of the writing/storylines recently hopefully DTC will have a strong say on this and will hopefully ensure this is done well
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2016, 20:43
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
I do want Johnny and Ben to get together so Ted's comments hinting at a possible romance is fine by me. My biggest worry is that if Ben and Paul are together it will be lead to Johnny having an affair with Ben sometime in the future. I really hope they don't go down this route and potentially ruin Johnny's character. I hope that the writers keep to Johnny's sense of decency and that won't happen.

I am not sure how this will be played now with Ben finally being together with Paul (and has said he loves him) but with Johnny back. Should be interesting to watch but nervous as to what EE will do given some of the writing/storylines recently hopefully DTC will have a strong say on this and will hopefully ensure this is done well
I'd only want to see them together once Ben has sorted himself out, accepted his sexuality and deals with the anger issues he has (admittedly this isn't as bad as it used to be but he definitely still has a temper on him.) Overall I can see the dramatic potential of Ben/Johnny, so I'm not opposed to them, but I think Ben has a bit of a way to go in accepting himself.

Paul was introduced in June last year so if they do decide he's surplus to requirements, he'll be leaving in the next couple of months. Perhaps they're going to give Ben/Paul a go while settling Johnny back into the square; if Paul then leaves, Ben and Johnny could get together a bit further down the line, with the two of them just being friends until then.

I agree that I'd hate for Johnny to get caught up in a love triangle. I don't think they'll go down that route as Ben and Paul are just coming out of one with Abi, but they might be lazy enough to write it in that way. I really hope not.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2016, 20:29
popmusicman
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,650
Radio Times interview with Ted http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-...or-lindas-rape

I am assuming this is where the DS picked up the quotes from Ted. Very interesting read including how he got the part and how things went at the start. Ted comes across well. seems confident but grounded and even has a cheeky side as well going by the last question Sam who
popmusicman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2016, 22:18
_elly001
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,622
Radio Times interview with Ted http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-...or-lindas-rape

I am assuming this is where the DS picked up the quotes from Ted. Very interesting read including how he got the part and how things went at the start. Ted comes across well. seems confident but grounded and even has a cheeky side as well going by the last question Sam who
Oh dear, that final answer is going to annoy a few people I think! Hopefully they'll realise he's joking.

Ted seems great and I like what he said about Johnny and Lee having a strong brotherly relationship - I'm looking forward to seeing that. I'm a bit bemused that Johnny is angry with Mick over the rape but not the way he's been treating Nancy, though I suppose that might be part of his anger, we'll have to see.

And interesting that they've remembered that note Johnny sent to Ben about being himself and how that's going to come into play. I still hope they go down a friendship route to begin with.
_elly001 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:04.