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Old 23-12-2016, 20:51
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Oh I imagine that was a very convenient leak. People will tune in to see this.
My thoughts exactly. They know the show is getting slated all over the media and social media and with xmas and the new year they will have deliberately planted this leak to get people watching.

It just shows how desperate the show has become now. Its like DTC's work, the very person people have been slagging now for his redoing the shows greatest hits, now they've recast arguably the biggest character in the shows history.

Wouldn't it be great if the show could actually create some great new characters so they wouldn't need to keep relying on bringing back old characters because they've run out of ideas.
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Old 23-12-2016, 20:53
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My thoughts exactly. They know the show is getting slated all over the media and social media and with xmas and the new year they will have deliberately planted this leak to get people watching.

It just shows how desperate the show has become now. Its like DTC's work, the very person people have been slagging now for his redoing the shows greatest hits, now they've recast arguably the biggest character in the shows history.

Wouldn't it be great if the show could actually create some great new characters so they wouldn't need to keep relying on bringing back old characters because they've run out of ideas.
Except it isn't. I've seen as many positive comments as I have negative comments on social media.
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Old 23-12-2016, 20:53
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The original actress played Peggy in like 1 episode
10 Episodes
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Old 23-12-2016, 20:53
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She is, but she's not Michelle. Too many recasts now its getting silly. I fully expect a recast Sam Mitchell to pop up next year now.
I am generally not a fan of recasting adult characters but after two decades there's a slim chance of them making it work. And I love Jenna Russell. That's what has sold it to me but if it doesn't work out on-screen I will say so.

Re: Sam. I wouldn't be surprised if - given Sean O'Connor's work on EE in the early 00s - we see Kim back at some point next year.

As you know I never really bought into Kim as 'Sam Mitchell'. But that doesn't mean I didn't like her as the different character I saw her as. In fact I loved the Den storyline from spring 2005 right up to Chrissie's arrest and her part in it (though I still say Chrissie made it). So whilst I wouldn't necessarily want it it wouldn't negatively affect my viewing experience. I know I staunchly defend Danniella on here but that's because she gets way too much hate, some of it quite personal. Somebody has to give the poor girl a break. Anyway this isn't about Sam.
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Old 23-12-2016, 20:54
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My thoughts exactly. They know the show is getting slated all over the media and social media and with xmas and the new year they will have deliberately planted this leak to get people watching.

It just shows how desperate the show has become now. Its like DTC's work, the very person people have been slagging now for his redoing the shows greatest hits, now they've recast arguably the biggest character in the shows history.

Wouldn't it be great if the show could actually create some great new characters so they wouldn't need to keep relying on bringing back old characters because they've run out of ideas.
The show isn't desperate story-lines get leaked all the time on ALL sops accidentally or purposely.
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Old 23-12-2016, 20:57
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The show isn't desperate story-lines get leaked all the time on ALL sops accidentally or purposely.
On the eve of xmas is convenient timing though don't you think? Yes things do get leaked but then again they have embargoed so much of the xmas and new year storyline, surely this is a deliberate leak.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:00
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On the eve of xmas is convenient timing though don't you think? Yes things do get leaked but then again they have embargoed so much of the xmas and new year storyline, surely this is a deliberate leak.
Probably is..They like every soap need people to watch the show...The more speculation and not knowing what will happen next the better. So even if this was leaked on purpose I wouldn't call it being desperate. I would just say this is helping make viewers think what will happen next or how will she return. Inevitably making them tune in on Christmas Day.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:06
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My thoughts exactly. They know the show is getting slated all over the media and social media and with xmas and the new year they will have deliberately planted this leak to get people watching.

It just shows how desperate the show has become now. Its like DTC's work, the very person people have been slagging now for his redoing the shows greatest hits, now they've recast arguably the biggest character in the shows history.

Wouldn't it be great if the show could actually create some great new characters so they wouldn't need to keep relying on bringing back old characters because they've run out of ideas.
OMG not only are they bringing Michelle back they are bringing Lou Beale back from the dead
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:07
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My thoughts exactly. They know the show is getting slated all over the media and social media and with xmas and the new year they will have deliberately planted this leak to get people watching.

It just shows how desperate the show has become now. Its like DTC's work, the very person people have been slagging now for his redoing the shows greatest hits, now they've recast arguably the biggest character in the shows history.

Wouldn't it be great if the show could actually create some great new characters so they wouldn't need to keep relying on bringing back old characters because they've run out of ideas.
Michelle isn't just any character though. She was big...bigger than Sharon, bigger than Ian and bigger than Kathy. With her secret now out, Martin back in the show and her best friend going through hell it is the perfect time to bring her back. Jenna is an excellent actor and stands a very good chance of pulling this off. Those of us who remember Michelle the first time are probably in the minority.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:07
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why didn't they ask Pauline quirke ?????

Anyway in all serious EE is finished. Michelle cannot be re-cast im sorry.


That's almost like re-cast peggy Mitchell on her latest return....
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:09
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i am excited for this now
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:09
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As long as this is the end of recasting for a long time.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:11
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I'm hyped for this and confident that SOC can pull it off.

The time is now. Enough time has passed. Let's hope Jenna is committed long-term.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:12
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I'm hyped for this and confident that SOC can pull it off.

The time is now. Enough time has passed. Let's hope Jenna is committed long-term.
I lack the confidence you seem to have, not convinced
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:24
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i am the one who leaked this

why ?

to build up the tension and excitement and do get people talking (your welcome by the way)

this leak was not done by the bbc but by me
I doubt BBC will take that so lightly, other people have had their accounts suspend for such things.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:26
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Well we can't put words in Letitia's mouth but she was out at the theatre with Jenna recently so that suggests there's no animosity there.

I'm pretty sure Susan Tully will have given her blessing for this recast as well.
Likewise we can't put words in Susan Tully's mouth either. It's got nothing to do with her. She's made it clear many, many times that she'll never go back so there's no reason to ask for her 'blessing' - she's not important, no matter what the EE 'purists' say.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:28
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I'm hyped for this and confident that SOC can pull it off.

The time is now. Enough time has passed. Let's hope Jenna is committed long-term.
That's my only concern. Recasting is fine but you need to know the new person is in it for the foreseeable - she's such a huge character. You can recast once but if she leaves after a year what a waste!
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:36
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Very interesting news, and a ballsy decision from SOC. I think it may pay off.

I wonder if Mark Jr will be back with her?
Indeed and I hope so.

If you're going to recast her then make sure the actor is a good un'. Now they have a Laurence Olivier award winner and Tony nominated actress added to the cast!

It will take time to get used to Russell, but I think it will work.

Shame it was leaked so it ruined the surprise. I feel for SOC that despite embargos, his stories are being leaked regardless. Like R&R.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:38
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i am the one who leaked this

why ?

to build up the tension and excitement and do get people talking (your welcome by the way)

this leak was not done by the bbc but by me
Then shame on you for leaking one of the show's biggest surprises in years, a surprise I imagine hours and weeks have gone into planning. Yes, there was speculation, but nobody knew for certain whether it actually was her. .
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:44
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There was talk of another character besides Max, returning at Christmas.

Now THIS I wasn't expecting.

And I fully support SOC's decision to bring back the character of Michelle with a new head. After a gap of two decades, I think viewers should be open minded enough to let another actor take on the role. It's becoming more common in the soaps on this side of the pond.

In Oz, they recast at the drop of a hat, even when an actor is taken ill! boom, a new head comes in and carries on the storyline.

I wish Jenna all the luck in the world, she is a fabulous and very credible signing for EastEnders.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:47
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This is interesting news...
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:49
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Ridiculous decision.

Michelle is one of the shows most iconic characters. There was no need to recast her in my opinion.

Martin and Ben fair enough, they were not iconic, but I really don't get a good vibe from this.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:50
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I'll keep an open mind on this, and wait to see the 'new' Michelle in action but I have to be honest and say that I am not keen on the last being recast. Michelle is iconic, and it would be like recasting Phil Mitchell or dot cotton. having said that, I didn't want a 'new' Martin but fair play to James bye I think he's done a great job. if Michelle's only in for a few episodes then it might be OK, but longer than that and it's going to be a hard sell.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:51
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The only issue I have with a Michelle recast is that it didn't happen earlier. Her returning now, after all the other times she should have been there but couldn't, means she must have a damn good reason.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:52
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Please don't put her with Max. I'm excited about Jenna joining but that would kill it for me.
Max tends to go for younger and more glam
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