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Old 01-09-2015, 22:37
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After seeing her stage school acting help destroy Doctor Who back in the 80's, I was apprehensive about her joining EE.

But she's quickly established herself as a strong actress with a realistic (that makes a change these days!) likeable character.

Who would've thought?
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Old 01-09-2015, 22:44
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Bonnie has been a revelation as Carmel and now she has been upgraded to a regular I would like to see the Kazemi clan expanded.
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Old 01-09-2015, 22:45
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Bonnie has been/is a fantastic addition to the cast
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Old 01-09-2015, 22:48
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It would have been better if she was a Mitchell
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Old 01-09-2015, 22:49
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She's great. She was brilliant again tonight.
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:09
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I've noticed that usually if someone hates an actor/actress they tend to never change their opinions on them (par the odd few episodes) but I'm glad that the majority of people have enjoyed Bonnie as Carmel from the start. I think that she's a brilliant addition to the show.

(However that slap https://twitter.com/tonysheps/status/638787857096818689 )
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:15
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Love Bonnie a great addition .
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:17
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Yes definitely, she is really good. I was wrong about her.
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:19
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I didn't like her at first but she's been great in this storyline, that slap was rubbish tonight though!
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:24
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She's been fantastic. A total surprise.
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:29
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I think the slap was meant to be restrained, she didn't really mean it.
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Old 01-09-2015, 23:45
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I've noticed that usually if someone hates an actor/actress they tend to never change their opinions on them (par the odd few episodes) but I'm glad that the majority of people have enjoyed Bonnie as Carmel from the start. I think that she's a brilliant addition to the show.

(However that slap https://twitter.com/tonysheps/status/638787857096818689 )
That's quality!
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Old 02-09-2015, 00:16
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I think the slap was meant to be restrained, she didn't really mean it.
Yes but they could have at least made it look she was trying to make contact with Masood's cheek rather than it looking like she was trying to swat a fly on the end of his nose. Masood wouldn't have reacted the way he did if it wasn't meant to be a proper slap

I also agree she has been brilliant this week
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Old 02-09-2015, 00:17
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I agree, and I was very skeptical of her arrival but she's been great thus far, good addition.
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Old 02-09-2015, 00:32
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The poor slap isn't her fault - come on EE and direct your talent better - overall she's fantastic and needs to get bedded into the square properly - bar maid at vic? Would get you integrated fast
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Old 02-09-2015, 00:33
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I feel there is a bit more glamour to Carmel than working in a dingy pub in Walford then again glamour isn't allowed in EE, she'll move to Walford and be penniless/homeless within a month.
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Old 02-09-2015, 00:34
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I like her better than I did, but I don't think she'll ever be a favourite of mine.
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:01
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Adore her

But can anyone explain to me what the issue with Bonnie is in general? All i saw was moaning and negativity when she was cast. Does she have a particular acting style that annoys people?. I did ask this in the thread where her casting was announced but i wasn't given an answer.
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:04
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I've been pleasantly surprised by Bonnie and Carmel. She's fitted in very nicely.

Also the slap wasn't her fault, it was the dreadful camera angle that made it look so fake.
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:09
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I agree, it was an awful angle.
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:13
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Bonnie is a class actress
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:18
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I was one of those who just thought, "oh no!" when they announced Bonnie Langford being cast.

I really thought she'd be horrendous.

But I am not ashamed to admit that I underestimated her - I think she's brilliant as Carmel.

I'm very pleased to have been proved wrong!
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:36
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Her acting is really good, she makes me hate the character sometimes when the storyline needs it and love the character the same way
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Old 02-09-2015, 12:11
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Adore her

But can anyone explain to me what the issue with Bonnie is in general? All i saw was moaning and negativity when she was cast. Does she have a particular acting style that annoys people?. I did ask this in the thread where her casting was announced but i wasn't given an answer.
That's just the British way, unfortunately.
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Old 02-09-2015, 14:30
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I like Bonnie and I like Carmel. Although I think Carmel can be interfering at times, she is as far as I can tell, a nice lady.
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