Another EE Exit *spoiler*

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vaslav37

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by sorcha_healy27:
“He wasn't there to tick a box. He was a transgender character played by a transgender actor. Why is it those who are by and large the segment of population always represented on tv are always the loudest to moan about so called box ticking?

I liked him and it's a shame.”

I blame DTC- he never developed Kyle.

The transgender community must feel let down by his.

vaslav37

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by vald:
“DTC was the most short sighted EP we've had. No long term plans for characters, some ruined beyond repair and the history of the show mangled for absolutely no reason. Don't let's forget what he did to Gavin and Margaret too.”

I'm starting to think he was incredibly arrogant and short sighted.

sorcha_healy27

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by VGKid:
“I think, in this case, most people are complaining that he wasn't given more to do. He simply existed but didn't live. By saying that its box-ticking, most of us aren't saying that he shouldn't have been cast, or been transgender - but that there should have been more to his character than being transgender. Apart from Stacey and Martin (and now Steven), I can't really name any character that he has any kind of relationship with - friends, enemies, or love interests. His only storyline was that he existed and was Stacey's secret half-brother.”

Fair point VG

soap-lea

14-09-2016

I feel for the actor in this case. he was cast just so dtc could tick a box, sadly for him he was never given any kind of personality or purpose for his character.

they didn't even bother exploring him being trans in depth.

he also isn't that great an actor but I guess in time could have got better.

I wholeheartedly agree with this. If you compare Kyle to Sally in Hollyoaks it speaks volumes of how shoddily eastenders treated the creation of Kyle the character

jamesc_715

14-09-2016

I'm not really keen on him as a character but I'm surprised he is leaving EastEnders but Stacey will be fine without her brother because she has her husband, her kids and step-daughter.

I hope we get some casting announcements soon and I think the Slaters need more storylines especially Belinda and Stacey. I would like O'Connor to bring in a new man for Belinda.

bass55

14-09-2016

SOC really is going for a bloodbath.

Still, I don't disagree with any of his decisions yet.

SuperSoaper

14-09-2016

He was only pointless because they didn't do anything with him. They should have explored his backstory much more.

soap-lea

14-09-2016

he was though? dtc even said that!

but the point is they didn't give the character anything other than being trans, no personality or anything. he is trans, can cook and is staceys secret brother thats all we know about him.

same as with paul coker, plot device to be gay and have johnnys storylines, again they forgot his personality, they didnt even give him a storyline to do with his diabetes he got nothing.

I think both actors have been treated badly

Skittle Bomb

14-09-2016

the new guy really is making his mark!!

gives the feeling all these exits are to make room for a big Slater type family.

Skittle Bomb

14-09-2016

I missed this post but agree wholeheartedly. I think killing off Lucy Beale really ranks as the worst decision of the last decade. For the sake of sensationalism we lost the strongest Beale child who was a legacy character to boot.

Charnham

14-09-2016

I think Kyle is an easy example of a charcter who has been introduced and then not used, but he is also an example of a character who can be used, if the new producer really wanted to try. New producers generally get rid of the previous producers characters, unless they have highly succesful, without making any effort at all with them.

I am sure new characters are coming, it just would not hurt for him to announce a couple, or a new family, if that is in the plans.

soap-lea

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by Skittle Bomb:
“I missed this post but agree wholeheartedly. I think killing off Lucy Beale really ranks as the worst decision of the last decade. For the sake of sensationalism we lost the strongest Beale child who was a legacy character to boot.”

and has ruined the beales to boot. Mcbeale used to be one of my favourite characters absolute opposite now. that wont change till she is punished

vald

14-09-2016

I'd forgotten about Lucy. Yes you're right. We now have Ian with none of his children and they've had to ship in Steven.

dullagj2

14-09-2016

EE character count 2017

Phil, Sharon, Dot, Ian, Patrick, Billy, Honey, Stacey, Martin, Belinda, Bex, Ben, Louise, Jay, Jane, Denise, Kim, Abi, Lauren, Steven, Kathy, Shirley, Whitney, Mick, Tina, Vincent, Donna, Kush, Carmel, Shakil, Babe, Johnny, Jack, Max and Cora.

35 characters

soap-lea

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by dullagj2:
“EE character count 2017

Phil, Sharon, Dot, Ian, Patrick, Billy, Honey, Stacey, Martin, Belinda, Bex, Ben, Louise, Jay, Jane, Denise, Kim, Abi, Lauren, Steven, Kathy, Shirley, Whitney, Mick, Tina, Vincent, Donna, Kush, Carmel, Shakil, Babe, Johnny, Jack, Max and Cora.

35 characters”

I thought Roxy and Ronnie left next year?

Is Lee also definitely leaving before next year?

I know the rest will be gone

lou_123

14-09-2016

These exits are so on point.

If Tina, Shaqil, Donna and Johnny were now to go, I'd genuinely have no problem with any of the cast.

vaslav37

14-09-2016

Take out- Donna, Shakil, Tina & Vincent.

I can see them being axed.

BadLadAsh

14-09-2016

Cheers DJ we can always rely on you for stuff like this

35! and it's not a very good cast either, probably the worst it's been in a long time

LHolmes

14-09-2016

He's no great loss. But there's worse around and he's another one who could've been used better.

The episodes where Kyle's mum came to see him and the one where he told Stacey about his background were both really good. They never did anything with him after that.

The Grimes

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by soap-lea:
“I thought Roxy and Ronnie left next year?

Is Lee also definitely leaving before next year?

I know the rest will be gone”

Sonia Jackson - 20th September 2016.

Andrew "Buster" Briggs - September 2016.

Max Branning - Late 2016.

Les Coker - 2016.

Pam Coker - 2016.

Masood Ahmed - 2016.

Claudette Hubbard - 2016.

Ronnie Mitchell - To Be Confirmed.

Roxy Mitchell - To Be Confirmed.

Lee Carter - To Be Confirmed.

Linda Carter - To Be Confirmed.

Harlowe

14-09-2016

This is certainly leaving a bitter undercurrent atm.

He literally clearing out what he perceives as deadwood, he tightening ship for sure.

I do feel for the actor more then anything, he was so underdeveloped, he was in a way used to stroke the ego of DTC and his sidekicks and then failed miserably to do anything with him, such a shame, but I do despair that he given the boot when the likes of Shaki, Tina and Babe still remain!

Something will have to give though as the bloodbath of so many characters in such a short period of time, is not a good image for the show.

soap-lea

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by vaslav37:
“Take out- Donna, Shakil, Tina & Vincent.

I can see them being axed.”

Vas, your little fact was wrong last night!

Originally Posted by vaslav37:
“Donna will be the next one announced, followed by Tina, Vincent & Shakil.”

have you lost your mystic meg powers

willows

14-09-2016

SOC really going for it

Can't say I disagree with any of his decisions. And Kyle is pointless and does nothing, Not sure what the problem is but they can't seem to develop anyone lately.

I don't think he's over just yet. Few more are surely in danger.

Charnham

14-09-2016

I wonder if the plan is to cut back, add a few but then really use everyone they have left.

soap-lea

14-09-2016

Originally Posted by The Grimes:
“Sonia Jackson - 20th September 2016.

Andrew "Buster" Briggs - September 2016.

Max Branning - Late 2016.

Les Coker - 2016.

Pam Coker - 2016.

Masood Ahmed - 2016.

Claudette Hubbard - 2016.

Ronnie Mitchell - To Be Confirmed.

Roxy Mitchell - To Be Confirmed.

Lee Carter - To Be Confirmed.

Linda Carter - To Be Confirmed.”

Kellies. Baby is due in Nov so I reckon she will go on screen around xmas.

Natalie cassidy has had her baby and is still on screen. If kellie goes on maternity in oct it will work out around xmas or if she goes late oct/early nov it should be early next year

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