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Old 04-01-2017, 12:30
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SOC has axed Ronnie, Roxy, Belinda, Claudette, Babe, Lee and possibly Cora, but his he axing the right characters?

There are characters like Tina, Sylvie, Shakil and even Johnny who are crying out to be axed, why have these characters not been axed?
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:36
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Filler type characters have always and always will exist in a show like EastEnders.

Denise is one character that is an absolute lost cause that I think should be written out.
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:38
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Axing Tina etc would make absolutely no difference to the show, unlike the others you mentioned. Les and Pam leaving allowed Billy and Honey to move up in the world and become more prominent on the show. IMO they've earned that after years on the back burner. R&R going makes room for the young adult Mitchells coming along. Ben and Jay have been getting far more airtime. Belinda and Kyle leaving have made way for Michelle, and perhaps Mark.
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:51
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Kyle is the only axing i understand, maybe Les and Pam at a push. Otherwise his axing's have been completely baffling and we are left with the dullest most uninspiring cast ever. In my
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:52
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Don't agree at all with killing off Ronnie. Roxy I'm less bothered about (should've gone with the alternative ending).

Lee's storyline so far has been strong. Not sure I'd have axed him when there's at least 2 other Carters who aren't worth keeping around, but maybe a departure could make this as dramatic as it is (with impact).

He shouldn't have axed Belinda at all, that was a mistake. There was literally no reason to write her out. The Slater presence is already lacking, really thought SOC would've kept her seeing as how he worked on Slater sl's in the past.

Claudette and Babe can always come back as long as their families are around and it was suggested in the articles about them. Claudette was ruined by the stupid gangster stuff earlier. It seems like Babe's exit may tie in with the current financial problems of her family. Maybe Mick will boot her out if he gets a whiff of blackmail.

Axing Kyle was a good decision. Started off well but ended up a complete bore.

With the Cokers, their exit was well written and he made them centre of those episodes. With Billy managing the funeral parlour there's always a chance they'll make guest appearances in the future.

Shakil, Tina, Johnny, even Carmel or Whitney are names I'd have considered rather than R&R and Belinda. Shaky getting the chop would've spared us this terrible storyline with Bex. Tina is filler, Nu Johnny is not interesting at all (DTC should've never recasted him), Carmel has deteriorated as a character and Whitney just bores me now. Really thought she could've been the next Stacey a while back, but the writing never elevated her to that level.
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Old 04-01-2017, 13:01
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Pam & Les - great characters, really fell in love with them, didn't want them to leave, but totally understood why they did. The story felt really truthful and right, even though I was sad for them to leave.

Kyle - brought absolutely nothing to the show. Wasn't played by a very good actor. I respect and admire the fact that the show brought in a transgender actor, but the character was so uninteresting. Perhaps they could have delved further into him being transgender, but then if that's the only reason the character's in the show then why do it? The whole point is surely to show that the gender of a character isn't important, but without the transgender issue - and this may sound un-PC (it's not meant to be) - actually he was very boring.

Lee - always has been my least favourite Carter. Don't rate Danny-Boy Hatchard much at all, think he's actually quite a bad actor. Been good these past few weeks, felt a bit sorry for Lee actually, but I think it's time for him to go definitely.

Claudette - bit disappointed with this one. Loved Ellen Thomas, but it seems the Hubbards aren't really in his game plan. Perhaps I'm wrong. Still, potential to return.

Babe - I really like Babe but she is always scheming isn't she? I just see her as a bitter old hag through and through. Time for a rest, I think. But I'd love to see her back.

Belinda - I was shocked. Felt like she could have become a really important character. Miss her.

Ronnie and Roxy - agree with resting them, they needed to be. But killing them? I'm unsure. Perhaps it'll prove to be the worst decision, perhaps not. Time will tell. I can't slag off the decision now because it's giving good drama at the moment. I'm more gutted they killed Ronnie really.
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Old 04-01-2017, 13:07
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He didn't axe Cora, she was never in contract and left a year before he came on board
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Old 04-01-2017, 13:23
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He has axed more women than man it seems.
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Old 04-01-2017, 13:50
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He has axed more women than man it seems.
Well it should be equal opportunity axing... although he did axe the trans character so that should be worth a few gashes in and of itself.
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Old 04-01-2017, 13:56
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Nobody is happy either way.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:05
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He does seem to be finished with his axings, although there are rumours Jack is leaving.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:06
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He didn't axe Cora, she was never in contract and left a year before he came on board
DTC must have axed her then.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:20
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Nobody is happy either way.
Little Ricky is a happy little kid. Little stage school munchkin. Mark my words he will be a big character in 2017
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:21
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DTC must have axed her then.
Probably just forgot about her as the entire nation have... no loss
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:27
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DTC must have axed her then.
Well I would think that is obvious isn't it? SOC didn't start till what the summer she left in December 15 under DTC.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:27
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Les and Pam - Absolutley not. They had plenty of life in them and were amoung my favorites. They proved themselves when given storylines and were the best in the community scenes and felt like a real part of Walford. Their exit was beautiful but was wasn't the time.

Belinda - No. great character who was starting to get involved and justs ups and leaves in a bizzare exit. She should have stayed for longer.

Kyle - absolutley not. He was underused and had alot of potential. I would have liked to seen him get love interest and explore the struggle they get finding their someone. I thibk he needed another year but with storylines rather than completly neglected like he had been since he moved to the square.

Claudette - This one is a bit tricky. Yes in the sense no one liked her in Walford and her awful backstory that she murdered Henry and sent Fatboy to die she had to go. But at the same time, no. She was suppposed to help the arrival of various characters she fostered over the years and tbh I would have liked to have seen this. We have seen 4 although 1 was a cameo character but I'd have liked to have gotten to meet them and see their bond over a few years.

Babe - Yes. As much as I love Babe, I can't see her realistically staying in Walford as another of her evii schemes is revealed. She needs a break away from the square for a while.

Ronnie - Yes and she had to die. However her exit story was stupid. She should have foubd out about Fatboy and had her murderous past catch up as revenge got taken. Not drowning in some random accident.

Roxy: No. tbh I'd love to see Roxy cope with Ronnie's death. Also with Ronnie dead she can break free and grow into her own character. Ronnie always controlled her and brought her down. Also she is the neglected Mitchell sisted.

Lee: No. The robbery story is stupid and Lee having a part doesnt sit right with me. Also Lee has proven himself as a character these last few weeks especially in the suicide attempt episode. Plus with Linda away already, it's really not the time.

So thags just Babe and Ronnie I fully agree with. He should have axed Billy, Sharon or Phil, Kim, Dot, Mick and Whitney
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:32
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He does seem to be finished with his axings, although there are rumours Jack is leaving.
You are literally the only person I see on these forums perpetuating that myth. If Jack left then it would make RnR deaths even more of a waste, as we will be robbed the drama of Jack's grief etc
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:36
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I wish that one day a producer has the balls to axe Phil. He has been on show for so many years and has had all of the possible storylines thrown at him. For me, he doesn't bring anything to the show. He's boring.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:54
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He has axed more women than man it seems.
There was a run of men leaving...Andy, Gavin, Buster, Tam, Masood, Kyle and Les. I don't know who got shot of them though.

DTC did like his older ladies and did bring a lot in...Claudette, Babe, Sylvie, Carmel, Pam and Kathy. Then the guests..Peggy, Margaret and Sal. I hope we keep Derek as a friend for Patrick.
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Old 04-01-2017, 14:59
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I would say no. He's axing the wrong characters. Granted, Ronnie and a Roxy needed a rest, but they should have just left in that red convertible and drove off into the sunset for a few years. As for Babe, I think she hasn't potential to be a great matriarch, as recent episodes have shown plus she has that dark side that makes it interesting. Also with Lee, in the beginning I agreed with his axing but recent episodes, like his suicide attempt really made him shine I think and it would be great to see what he is capable of.
Was Claudette one of SOCs axings? As I remember reading somewhere that she will be back in 8-9 months?
But anyway, we have seen those characters get axed while characters such as Carmel, Shakil, nuMartin, Jack (who has been annoying me there past few months), and Derek are still there.
I would also add nuMichelle to that list as she is irritating as hell but I'm willing to give her a chance as she is new.
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:11
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There was a run of men leaving...Andy, Gavin, Buster, Tam, Masood, Kyle and Les. I don't know who got shot of them though.

DTC did like his older ladies and did bring a lot in...Claudette, Babe, Sylvie, Carmel, Pam and Kathy. Then the guests..Peggy, Margaret and Sal. I hope we keep Derek as a friend for Patrick.
Derek and Patrick would make a dreadful couple. Patrick has always been straight. The audience will never buy that story - EE has been far fetched but that's jumping the whale that's jumping the shark.
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:14
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There was a run of men leaving...Andy, Gavin, Buster, Tam, Masood, Kyle and Les. I don't know who got shot of them though.

DTC did like his older ladies and did bring a lot in...Claudette, Babe, Sylvie, Carmel, Pam and Kathy. Then the guests..Peggy, Margaret and Sal. I hope we keep Derek as a friend for Patrick.
The older characters have really been slimmed down- not many left now and I would like to see that rectified.
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:15
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There was a run of men leaving...Andy, Gavin, Buster, Tam, Masood, Kyle and Les. I don't know who got shot of them though.

DTC did like his older ladies and did bring a lot in...Claudette, Babe, Sylvie, Carmel, Pam and Kathy. Then the guests..Peggy, Margaret and Sal. I hope we keep Derek as a friend for Patrick.
Carmel is only 50 she is not in the Kathy/Babe/Claudette age bracket.
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:19
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Jack is not leaving
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Old 04-01-2017, 15:19
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SOC has axed Ronnie, Roxy, Belinda, Claudette, Babe, Lee and possibly Cora, but his he axing the right characters?

There are characters like Tina, Sylvie, Shakil and even Johnny who are crying out to be axed, why have these characters not been axed?
I dont agree with his axing of Ronnie, Belinda, Claudette or Babe (as much as I hate the character!) - I think these are a huge loss to the show

Roxy, Lee and Cora I am not at all bothered about and wont miss at all
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