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Old 24-12-2016, 10:19
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It is looking very likely that Jenna Russell is joining EastEnders as Michelle Fowler, but will she commit to a long term role in the show? Michelle is an iconic character.
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:21
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I couldn't stand misery guts Michelle in the 1980s and cannot understand why we need the character back now.
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:33
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It's not likely Vas she is.

Be interesting to see if this a short or long term stint, would be kind of pointless for a short one.
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:36
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I'm not sure why is needed either this forum gets into a frenzy about Michelle fowler she was a good character for the era but I doubt she is relevant or needed as a middle aged woman
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:38
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She is an Olivier Award Actress, if she is joining then it is a big coup for the show.
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:50
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Good luck to Jenna and I'm sure she'll give it her all but I reckon I'll not be able to help but see her as a different character and not Michelle.

It's like when Kim Medcalf played Sam Mitchell. I just couldn't take her as Sam because to me Danniella IS Sam and always be.

It's strange how some characters more than others are ingrained in your memory to the point you just can't accept anyone else in the role, especially with it being 21 years since Michelle last appeared, but that's just how it is!!

I think it doesn't help though that I'm one of those fans who still looks back on the 90's era and wishes it was still like that now. To this day it STILL bugs me that they killed off Tiffany and Cindy!!
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:55
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A good Actress can carry it off and the character of Michelle is rooted in the show's history.
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:56
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Good luck to Jenna and I'm sure she'll give it her all but I reckon I'll not be able to help but see her as a different character and not Michelle.

It's like when Kim Medcalf played Sam Mitchell. I just couldn't take her as Sam because to me Danniella IS Sam and always be.

It's strange how some characters more than others are ingrained in your memory to the point you just can't accept anyone else in the role, especially with it being 21 years since Michelle last appeared, but that's just how it is!!

I think it doesn't help though that I'm one of those fans who still looks back on the 90's era and wishes it was still like that now. To this day it STILL bugs me that they killed off Tiffany and Cindy!!
Daniella was dreadful as Sam, for me Kim Medcalf was Sam.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:08
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Good luck to Jenna and I'm sure she'll give it her all but I reckon I'll not be able to help but see her as a different character and not Michelle.

It's like when Kim Medcalf played Sam Mitchell. I just couldn't take her as Sam because to me Danniella IS Sam and always be.

It's strange how some characters more than others are ingrained in your memory to the point you just can't accept anyone else in the role, especially with it being 21 years since Michelle last appeared, but that's just how it is!!

I think it doesn't help though that I'm one of those fans who still looks back on the 90's era and wishes it was still like that now. To this day it STILL bugs me that they killed off Tiffany and Cindy!!
Because Michelle has been gone for so long and has lived in a different country for that time I can believe that she will have changed. However if Jenna played the role for a couple of years, left and then later on they replaced her with Sue Tully again that would be a mistake.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:10
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It is looking very likely that Jenna Russell is joining EastEnders as Michelle Fowler, but will she commit to a long term role in the show? Michelle is an iconic character.
Jenna might hate everyone and everything at EE and may leave when her contract runs out. Or she may stay for fifty years. We've got no way of knowing Vas.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:14
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Jenna might hate everyone and everything at EE and may leave when her contract runs out. Or she may stay for fifty years. We've got no way of knowing Vas.
Are you sure she is a regular though? Proberly just brought for the story like Grant, Mark Jr and Courtney.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:15
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I'm not sure why is needed either this forum gets into a frenzy about Michelle fowler she was a good character for the era but I doubt she is relevant or needed as a middle aged woman
She's not needed or relevant because she's a middle-aged woman? Why?

Michelle is a character very much rooted in the history of the show. She's an original character. Not only is her brother in Walford, but his family's there too including her niece. Sharon's there, who's her best friend, and she's got a history with Phil also. Ian's also her family, as is Kathy and she also knows Dot - so why is she irrelevant?

As it usual on this forum (and I'm not just getting at you, as I've quoted you) but one, it hasn't been confirmed yet, and two, we don't know why she's back and for what story. I'm excited about seeing her again. Why can't we watch and see what happens?
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:17
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Jenna might hate everyone and everything at EE and may leave when her contract runs out. Or she may stay for fifty years. We've got no way of knowing Vas.
Its going to be interesting to see Michelle back, Mark Jnr must be returning too and possibly Vicki.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:18
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She's not needed or relevant because she's a middle-aged woman? Why?

Michelle is a character very much rooted in the history of the show. She's an original character. Not only is her brother in Walford, but his family's there too including her niece. Sharon's there, who's her best friend, and she's got a history with Phil also. Ian's also her family, as is Kathy and she also knows Dot - so why is she irrelevant?

As it usual on this forum (and I'm not just getting at you, as I've quoted you) but one, it hasn't been confirmed yet, and two, we don't know why she's back and for what story. I'm excited about seeing her again. Why can't we watch and see what happens?
Good Post.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:21
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DTC didnt succeed in bringing back Michelle but SOC seems to have.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:39
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DTC didnt succeed in bringing back Michelle but SOC seems to have.
Thank heavens for that. His casting of Gavin and to a lesser extent nuJohnny was a disaster. I dread to think who he would have cast as Michelle.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:56
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Not familiar with her but look forward to seeibg how good she is
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:57
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Did we really need another thread on this?
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:58
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DTC didnt succeed in bringing back Michelle but SOC seems to have.
Can't really call anything a success until we see it on screen, how she written, acts and jels with the other characters/actors.

It's a bold move but a huge risk on SOC part.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:59
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Did we really need another thread on this?
Is most of your post count just you berating Vas on what he posts?!
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:36
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She is certainly a coup for the show.

The thing about Michelle Fowler is, it's been a long time since we've seen her so the possibilities for her are many,

First question and it's a big one: Why now? Not when the death of your mother, father and brother could get you back to Walford, Sharon's many dramas, the return of Den which her daughter Vicki was central to, what brings her back to Walford now?

I'm intrigued!
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:43
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She is certainly a coup for the show.

The thing about Michelle Fowler is, it's been a long time since we've seen her so the possibilities for her are many,

First question and it's a big one: Why now? Not when the death of your mother, father and brother could get you back to Walford, Sharon's many dramas, the return of Den which her daughter Vicki was central to, what brings her back to Walford now?

I'm intrigued!
She'd heard that Walford is now renowned for it's exciting recycling opportunities.
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:50
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Thank heavens for that. His casting of Gavin and to a lesser extent nuJohnny was a disaster. I dread to think who he would have cast as Michelle.
Gavin was truely dreadful.

New Johnny is just very weak.
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:52
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Is most of your post count just you berating Vas on what he posts?!
I chose to ignore him.
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:53
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She'd heard that Walford is now renowned for it's exciting recycling opportunities.


I love it.
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