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I dont understand DTC axing Lola? she has such a great role in the show and giving birth on the live episode was amazing. Why did he axe her?
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I think they bought Paul in and thought he would be good in the salon, then they thought well what do we do with Lola, oh right lets axe her
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Newcastle seems to be the new Manchester for departing eastenders characters
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A generalisation here not necessarily applying to Danielle Harold:
I find it strange when characters are axed because the production team can't think of any more stories for them yet they can always think of stories for (most of) the Mitchells and Ian Beale. What's the difference?! |
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Kathy (aka Lexi's grandmother) is just about to return. There's loads of potential in that storyline alone!
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I'm sure she'll be back when he's gone
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He axed Aleks and Charlie. Both characters were introduced by him.
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I wouldn't bet on it. I just don't understand why everyone is up in arms about this axing? She was a good actress, not great but not bad either. She was at a dead end in my opinion and I for one do not subscribe to the ' it's laziness to axe her when there is loads of storylines they could have done' way of thinking. Her character obviously wasn't getting the creative juices flowing so why should they keep her on to keep those who shout the loudest happy!
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She was supposed to be the new Stacey
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The thing is, when DTC joined, he wasted no time in axing 6 of Kirkwood/Newman's creations. Everyone that had been introduced since Santar left looked to be in danger. Then, to much fanfare I might add, he announced a TWO YEAR contract for Harold, which seemed to suggest that not only did he feel he had stuff he could do with Lola, but that he wanted her to stick around for some time.
Then he preceded to do next to nothing with her. Now guys, it's all very well and good stating that, as the writers didn't do anything with her, they COULDN'T do, but the fact is... that's rubbish. Harold had already proven she was a fine actress, certainly as good as your Laurens and your Lucys. Do you think the likes of Stacey/Ronnie etc would be half as successful without writers who invested time into developing their characters/giving them something to do? Would they hell. The fact is, DTC saw potential, but I honestly don't think he had the drive to do anything with it. There was simply too much else going on. A 2 year contract on a flagship soap is really nothing to dismiss, but ultimately DTC couldn't really be bothered to give Lola/Harold any proper development. It's a shame, as the character has huge potential and the actress is very talented, plus the response to her leaving has proven that she was popular, but alas... we have the 50th pregnancy plot this year, Carter character x 1,000 coming in and doing everything possible to delay Kathy's return for the sake of it to focus on. Wasted potential. But there you go. Need no further proof DTC didn't give a monkeys? Lola's exit was utterly pathetic. So a young, vulnerable single mother is going to leave the home with her granddad who loves her, to slouch up to Newcastle and "start a new life?" In what universe does DTC live in to think that Lola will suddenly be a success up North? I can assure you mate... there's nowt up here. And now Billy has once again lost everything and is back to being a loser. Because god forbid he gets any character development ever. But again, we have the 50th pregnancy plot this year to focus on. Can't be having anything interfere with that. Ah, rant over. |
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She was supposed to be the new Stacey
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Neither did I.
Good riddance. |
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potential for what though? Kathy does lots of babysitting so Lola can hang around the square with Jay? there are far more interesting scenes Kathy can have with other people, I don't think Lola is needed anymore
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The thing is, when DTC joined, he wasted no time in axing 6 of Kirkwood/Newman's creations. Everyone that had been introduced since Santar left looked to be in danger. Then, to much fanfare I might add, he announced a TWO YEAR contract for Harold, which seemed to suggest that not only did he feel he had stuff he could do with Lola, but that he wanted her to stick around for some time.
Then he preceded to do next to nothing with her. Now guys, it's all very well and good stating that, as the writers didn't do anything with her, they COULDN'T do, but the fact is... that's rubbish. Harold had already proven she was a fine actress, certainly as good as your Laurens and your Lucys. Do you think the likes of Stacey/Ronnie etc would be half as successful without writers who invested time into developing their characters/giving them something to do? Would they hell. The fact is, DTC saw potential, but I honestly don't think he had the drive to do anything with it. There was simply too much else going on. A 2 year contract on a flagship soap is really nothing to dismiss, but ultimately DTC couldn't really be bothered to give Lola/Harold any proper development. It's a shame, as the character has huge potential and the actress is very talented, plus the response to her leaving has proven that she was popular, but alas... we have the 50th pregnancy plot this year, Carter character x 1,000 coming in and doing everything possible to delay Kathy's return for the sake of it to focus on. Wasted potential. But there you go. Need no further proof DTC didn't give a monkeys? Lola's exit was utterly pathetic. So a young, vulnerable single mother is going to leave the home with her granddad who loves her, to slouch up to Newcastle and "start a new life?" In what universe does DTC live in to think that Lola will suddenly be a success up North? I can assure you mate... there's nowt up here. And now Billy has once again lost everything and is back to being a loser. Because god forbid he gets any character development ever. But again, we have the 50th pregnancy plot this year to focus on. Can't be having anything interfere with that. Ah, rant over. |
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I dont understand DTC axing Lola? she has such a great role in the show and giving birth on the live episode was amazing. Why did he axe her?
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potential for what though? Kathy does lots of babysitting so Lola can hang around the square with Jay? there are far more interesting scenes Kathy can have with other people, I don't think Lola is needed anymore
I don't get why they took Billy's family away. She was a great actress- beats Abi hands down x 1000 |
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Lola provided a link between two long term characters in Billy and Jay that made them a family unit. Her daughter is Ben Mitchell's daughter. She's one of the few trained beauticians/stylists in the show where a new shop has opened. Family, relationship and work areas were all there for the character. To say she was not needed is totally wrong. This wasn't a character drifting around the show with nothing to do. She had everything to do but the show simply couldn't be interested for whatever reason. That makes it such a frustrating waste to see her leave.
Billy has lost his granddaughter. Jay has lost the person he cares about the most. Phil has lost his granddaughter. Ben has lost his daughter if he can decide to be bothered. The salon has lost one of two recognizable staff in a sea of unnecessary extras. But no, Lola was definitely not needed anymore. |
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The character didn't have anywhere to go. Notice she'd been on the back burner for a while, they clearly just couldn't fit her into the next chapter of the show and didn't want to limit Danielle's acting career by sidelining her constantly. I reckon it's a lot more amicable than the word 'axe' connotes. She's a good actress, I can see her doing quite well outside the show.
As long as Billy stays though (and let's face it, he's going nowhere), Lola has an opportunity to return. |
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Why are you trying to make it personal vas? Maybe he felt the character had nowhere to go.
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A generalisation here not necessarily applying to Danielle Harold:
I find it strange when characters are axed because the production team can't think of any more stories for them yet they can always think of stories for (most of) the Mitchells and Ian Beale. What's the difference?! Quote:
Or maybe getting Ben to take on a more active role for the baby? Or Kathy feeling maternal towards Lola.
I don't get why they took Billy's family away. She was a great actress- beats Abi hands down x 1000 |
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Totally agree there is NO WAY she would have jumped on a train to anywhere, she has loads of family in the square and her bf was just arrested she would have stayed with someone else and be there for jay, this is one of the worst story lines and so unbelievable!!!
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It's alright folks.
TPTB are only bothered about thinking up even more preposterous new ways for the Philth to beat up young, muscular giant gangsters and hardmen. We cannot expect any time or thought to be given to storylines for fine young actresses like Danielle. Goo luck to her - it could be a blessing in disguise for her future career. |
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Totally agree there is NO WAY she would have jumped on a train to anywhere, she has loads of family in the square and her bf was just arrested she would have stayed with someone else and be there for jay, this is one of the worst story lines and so unbelievable!!!
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She was probably the best young actress on the show since Lucy was killed. Lauren is only ever mediocre.
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