She takes a liking to Jay's friend, Duncan Willis (Steven France) but later vandalises Grace Olubunmi's (Ellen Thomas) flowers. He is an English actor who played Dan Pearce, a homeless BBQ Gatecrasher and a psychiatric patient in EastEnders . After the pair find themselves secretly reacquainted with each other, Dan and Bianca start an affair even though she is married to local resident Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen), who ends up befriending Dan. Earlier this year, word leaked out that Danielle. Was it police protection, section 20? The character never appeared on-screen beyond an appearance in a photograph where he was portrayed by the actor Paul Warren. ), Lola struggles to support him as he in turn is struggling to support Ian and the rest of his family. Billy is later released as Nish decides to drop charges following a confrontation by Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) after being blackmailed by Honey. Scenes aired of Lola's last moments where he family said their goodbyes.

executive producer Chris Clenshaw explained the decision to kill off the beloved character, Lola keen to find out the truth about her mother. She was introduced as the granddaughter of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and Julie Perkins (Cathy Murphy), and an extension to the already established Mitchell family. Billy and Jay hide Lola after Phil wants Ben to meet Lexi and tell Phil that she is visiting an ill friend.

Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! "[37][38], In November 2012, Irish politician Robert Troy expressed concerns that the storyline could influence the result of an upcoming referendum on children's rights. Soon afterwards, Dan established an intense feud with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Danielle Harold's final scenes in the role will air next Wednesday (May 31), as Lola's loved . July also saw the second birth of the year: Lola Pearce 's ( Danielle Harold) daughter Lexi, Newman's first . Phil is impressed when Lola acts calmly when Lexi is taken ill with suspected meningitis, though she is fine. Julie tells Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison) that she does not want Lola to live with them and Heather accidentally tells Lola. Lola returns to Walford in April 2019 along with Lexi and Ben. "[23] To help prepare, she asked several women for advice, including her mother, and was told "It's the worst pain you can ever imagine! Language links are at the top of the page across from the title.
Lola gets angry so Trish tells her she could lose Lexi for good if she does not control her temper. The pair did not have a relationship until Lola was a teenager as Billy was unaware of her existence or the fact that he had sired her father Dan from a youthful relationship with Julie Perkins. Before the trial commences, Phil convinces Steve to work together in getting Dan imprisoned under the guise that the pair, though archenemies, would be well-ridden of their common nemesis and Mel's tormenting ex-boyfriend once and for all. Just before the final hearing to decide if Lexi should be returned to Lola, Phil learns that Lola knew about Sharon's drug addiction and calls her a bad mother before leaving the court building. Shortly after, Lola finds she is pregnant and tells Billy, who is angry. The storyline was summed up in Inside Soap by Kate Woodward who commented "Although I love Abi and Jay together, it's great to see them face serious obstacles thanks to her meddling. She said that filming the pre-recorded labour scenes meant she "was knackered after screaming and crying and pretending to push all day. After Lola has a dream about being back in Margate, her childhood home, she pleads to Jay to go back there one last time. The reason why Emma abandoned Lola at such a young age has yet to be explored but will be following her introduction to the soap. She later tells Ben that he is not the father. "[27] Kate Oates, the senior executive producer of EastEnders, said that she "admired Lola's feisty, fiery spirit" and looked forward to her return. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Ben walks over to Lola insisting she is a good mother and he doesn't want to take Lexi away. EastEnders ' executive producer Chris Clenshaw has spoken about the decision to write out Lola Pearce.

She gets Julie and when the ambulance arrives, Julie takes the blame. Their wedding plans surprise Carol's daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer), as she and Dan had a fling when she was a teenager on holiday many years before. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Lola makes a request in court to increase her access visits with Lexi, and Trish states that Lola has made good progress but Phil's lawyer tells the court that Lola is often late, brings age-inappropriate toys and is unable to handle Lexi's tears. [34] A writer for Bang Showbiz branded Lola a "blonde babe".[35]. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. "[9] She is also "sharp, cocky but likeable. However, Dan refuses to relinquish his ownership of the pub back to Peggy and later discovers that Phil is running a car lot scam with both Frank and their colleague Roy Evans (Tony Caunter). Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) tells Ian to fire her, which he does but Lola soon persuades Ian to give her job back, by promising not to tell anyone about Mandy staying. Janet returns in February 2014, with William. On 15 June 2022, it was announced that Harold had been axed from EastEnders once again, and Lolas last episode was broadcast on 31 May 2023, which saw her death as a result of a terminal brain tumour.[1][2]. Julie calls the police and has Lola returned to her care home, while Billy calls her "100% Mitchell". "Dan was in pieces. She starts working as an Events Manager with Jay's girlfriend Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) and the two eventually bump heads with each other. I am really nervous but now we have started rehearsing, I am feeling equally excited. One of the most beloved characters in EastEnders in modern times has to be Lola Pearce. Harold told Daybreak, "It was my first audition that I'd ever had, so I was really nervous and I was thinking, 'I'm never going to get it - I'm just going to have fun while I'm there'. ", "EastEnders' Danielle Harold is leaving Lola Pearce role", "UK TV ratings: EastEnders brings in 6.3m as Lola Pearce exits Walford", "Former EastEnders star Danielle Harold says Billy Mitchell needs Lola Pearce back", "EastEnders confirms an exciting return for Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce", "Lola debut delivers 7.7m on 'EastEnders', "EastEnders Ian introduces his wife, an urn full of cigarette Ash", "EastEnders sees Ian have sex and Julie leave Billie for good", "Fury over Eastenders' 'misleading' social work storyline", "Social workers outraged by EastEnders storyline about baby Lexi", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lola_Pearce&oldid=1158358104, This page was last edited on 3 June 2023, at 15:43. Phil and Steve are eventually successful in getting the 200,000 ransom money, but later get into an argument when Phil secretly acquires a handgun and plans to kill Dan to protect Jamie and Peggy from him. Billy sees this and tells her to run and Fatboy takes the blame. Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Some critics gave a positive response to Lola's introduction. Speaking to the Sun, an EastEnders insider said: "Dan was in pieces. Votre Premire Platforme pour les Livres d'occasions Dan Pearce (Paul Warren) Paul Warren was born 28th October 1974 in Hillingdon, Middlesex. "[19] The episode broadcast on 23 July 2012 and centred around Lola's grandfather Billy carrying the Olympic Torch across Walford.

EastEnders star Perry Fenwick has spoken about Lola Pearce-Brown's upcoming departure from the show. In response, Dan asks Mel to wait outside for him while he deals with Phil on his own. [2] Some bookmakers refused to take bets as they were convinced that Dan would commit the crime. Billy complies and tells Phil that Dan is waiting for him in Steve's office, much to Steve's frustration. But on the other, theres a striking resemblance; successful, the capacity to hold her own if she says shell do something, shell do it and shes a fighter, just like Lola. After confronting Lisa over the shooting, Phil forgives her and decides to frame Dan knowing that Dan is a much bigger threat to him than Lisa. "[13] They added that she is a "blonde babe. So despite playing grandad and grandaughter on-screen, there is only a 30-year-age gap between actors Danielle and Perry. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "She was not expecting the chop because her character has been a firm favourite with viewers. Dan Sullivan is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Craig Fairbrass. About Portrayed by Perry Fenwick George Greenland (flashback; 2022) Introduced by Mike Hudson ( 1998) Spin-off Appearances Beatles Tribute ( 2007) Billy's Olympic Nightmare ( 2012) The Ghosts of Ian Beale ( 2014) Gender Male First Appearance 2 November 1998 Flashback Appearance 5 September 2022 Credits List of appearances Duration 1998 -

There was no suggestion that the social worker's actions were anything other than a genuine desire to protect Lexi, or that her concerns about Lola were unreasonable, given the picture she and the previous social worker had formed over a substantial period of time. Emma would sit on a stool at the bar . Dan also continues to torment Mel once more, and begins clashing with Steve over their similar issues with Phil. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. Billy witnesses the birth after successfully carrying the torch. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Jay tells Lola he wants to leave because Phil has given the police Lucy's incriminating purse and phone with fingerprints on it. The 26-year-old beauty found herself being offered too many.



"[22] In an interview with Digital Spy, she said that she was "really, really nervous" and that the prospect of acting the birth was "very scary", but added, "I really appreciate that they've given me the opportunity, especially considering that I haven't been here at EastEnders for that long. [6] Lola made her first appearance on 12 July 2011. I have watched the show all my life and I never thought that one day I could be in Albert Square.

"After that I worked as a waitress, but I didnt really enjoy it. Lola is frustrated when newcomer Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) accidentally knocks her over in the street, but they become colleagues. Weeks later, Ian oversleeps and Lola tells him that she has been waiting outside the chip shop. The. Lola develops feelings for Peter Beale (Ben Hardy), but the feud between his family, the Beales, and her family, the Mitchells, make them anxious about being together. Billy initially refuses and attempts to threaten Dan by brandishing Steve's gun out of his safe, but Dan is unfazed and after taunting Billy over how he would really feel about killing a man easily disarms Billy, forcing him to drop his gun and discuss like "big boys". Lola goes missing when the social worker, Harpreet (Danny Rahim) arrives, so Billy asks Abi to pretend to be Lola. Following Ben's arrest on suspicion of murdering Lucy, Jay is worried he will be arrested as well after he reveals that Ben mugged Lucy on the night of her death. Emma abandoned Lola when her daughter was three-years-old and was left with her father who then passed her on to her maternal grandmother. When Trish leaves, Phil allows Lola to look after Lexi, and starts giving her increased access. EastEnders has released the first spoilers showing the aftermath of Lola Pearce-Brown's tragic death. Boots shoppers impressed by 'crazy results' after trying 13 Max Factor mascara, The Chase star Jenny Ryan flooded with support as she shares plea for the show, Furious BGT fans say act was 'robbed' as they miss out on final amid wildcard twist, EastEnders viewers 'solve' George Knight's link to Christmas death and who dies, BGT's Amanda Holden stuns in another dramatic off-the-shoulder black gown. Dan quickly establishes himself as Phil's best-friend as the two continue to bond over their relationship problems and business interests, with Phil even confiding to Dan about how Ricky previously married his sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook) before his marriage with Bianca emerged years afterwards. Lola tells Jay about her plans to die on her own terms but Jay objects and they both argue but after hearing Lola's pleas, Jay accepts her decision but tells her to let him help instead but after believing she would set a bad example for Lexi, Lola decides to die naturally. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. A seven-minute live segment at the end of episode showed Lola giving birth to her daughter, while Billy rushed to witness the birth. Lola begs Trish not to and asks Phil for help, telling him that he is Lexi's grandfather. As she meets her grandparents for the first time, Lola quickly forms a bond with them as she has been deserted by everyone else in her life. [26] Seven months later, on 20 December 2018, it was announced that Lola would return to EastEnders over three years since her exit. Phil lashes out in response to this, but Dan overpowers Phil and threatens to report him to the police. As a social worker, I was in tears, as was a colleague of mine, watching how our profession was portrayed on television. Following the murder of Peter's twin sister Lucy (see Who Killed Lucy Beale? Whitney Dean heads to hospital with pregnancy fears in EastEnders, Sam Mitchell learns truth about Zack Hudson's HIV diagnosis in EastEnders, EastEnders casts West End star as Sonia Fowler's new lodger Jed, EastEnders' Lola Pearce falls ill on wedding day: 'She's panicked'. "[12] Virgin Media also branded Lola a troublemaking, teen tearaway and said she was "a chip off the Mitchell block. Unlike the writers and actors on EastEnders, they have to step through those front doors that no one else wants to step through, and they do it on a daily basis, to protect children, not to target families. Emma's mother used to give her a spoon full of cod liver oil every morning, and was part of a band with all the men admiring her. She is taken to hospital where she is diagnosed with a brain tumour, which is later confirmed to be terminal. Alexa and her gang spend time with Lola but when Alexa picks on Abi, Lola defends her and rejects her old friend. Phil also tells Lola who she can be friends with, disapproving of her friendship with Dexter Hartman (Khali Best). Lola celebrates her tag being removed but is threatened by Alexa and her gang, who attack Abi and threaten Lexi, resulting in Lola punching Alexa. I didnt try with my GCSEs and I only got one. Phil complies with Dan's demand and sets off to make the exchange on his own.

When it is revealed, that Jay helped to cover up Heather's murder, Lola is at first wary of him, although she eventually forgives him. After Billy and Julie tracked down information on Dan they learned that he had a daughter - Lola - who he had left in the care of her maternal grandmother. Towards the Millennium celebrations, Dan finds Phil spending his Christmas alone at The Queen Victoria public house and comforts him over his wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and their son Ben leaving the county without him months ago. Dan had lived a troubled life that saw him spend multiple spells in prison prior to his death. Jay breaks Lola out of hospital and they travel to Margate for a day out and both reminiscence about the past. Lola reunites with Jay and they almost start dating again however, it is revealed that Lola is engaged to Ewan (Riley Jones). The actor's character Jay . [28] Harold said that because of her performance as Lola she had received letters from children who had grown up in care homes, saying how much they love her character. After a tense confrontation about why she left, Lola forgives Emma and they both reconcile. EastEnders Lola's real-life health battle has been revealed after her emotional soap exit. She stated: "It is disgraceful to see a publicly funded broadcaster deliberately spreading misinformation about the child protection process because it is too lazy and arrogant to get it right. This continues until Dan, while corning Mel just as she finishes one of her with her night shifts at the pub, finds himself confronted by her boyfriend Steve Owen (Martin Kemp) who threatens to kill Dan unless he leaves the square. Although Jay plans to join her eventually, Lola later ends the relationship because she is now dating Dexter. View Dan Pearce's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. I was just shocked to even get the casting for it, so I was over the moon when I actually got the part. Lola made her first appearance on 12 July 2011. Sam is devastated by the decision Zoe has made and is hopeful that he can change her mind. Lola goes home and Phil asks her to meet him later at his house. A social worker who received the BBC's statement commented: "I don't think I need to spell out the ridiculousness of this response from the BBC and whether the grounds they claim, such as wearing a tea towel as a nappy, would constitute grounds for emergency removal in real life. "[16] When Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) begins to be stalked, the BBC named Lola one of the many suspects. The confrontation between them saw Phil disarm Dan and preparing to kill him, but Dan ultimately overpowered Phil with Mel's help after she gradually realized that Dan was indeed framed for Phil's shooting. Phil also summons his lawyer Marcus Christie (Stephen Churchett) to help Jamie prepare in testifying against Dan, while also forcing Ian to help contribute to his testimony as well. The cull came out of the blue . Not that I am suggesting she doesn't need some support, but where is her aftercare worker? By then, Dan has romantically bonded with Phil's barmaid and Lisa's best-friend: Mel Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite). "[39], Kate White from Inside Soap praised the storyline, saying, "Here you are teasing us all with endless mystery secrets and secret mysteries, yet the best storyline you have is hiding nothing at all! Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. In October, after experiencing headaches and dizziness, Lola suffers a seizure. Lola starts stealing from the till at the caf and short-changing the customers so Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) sacks her. Afterwards, Dan seeks to get revenge on both Phil and Steve by kidnapping Mel and then blackmailing his two alpha male rivals into giving him 100,000 each in exchange for her safety. [3] EastEnders is Harold's first acting job and she was given the role following her first audition, which shocked her. EastEnders star Danielle Harold has opened up over her character's tragic final storyline. He was an unseen character but was seen in a photo, the actor in the photo was Paul Warren. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mel, however, appeals to his better nature and urges him to be better than Phil. There was certainly no inference that her actions were anything personal against Lola or her family."[37][38].

He first contacts Dan's former crime boss, Ritchie Stringer (Gareth Hunt), and together the pair hatch a plan where Dan would be given the same gun that Lisa used to shoot Phil. She is immediately rushed to hospital, where she is told she has concussion, but is discharged the following day. Eventually, Dan pulls the trigger causing Phil to flinch. After Lola steals a necklace for Lexi, Jay takes the blame but the shopkeeper decides not to press charges after hearing about Lola's brain tumour. [6] Kate Woodward of Inside Soap said Lola's introduction had been a revelation. Bosses left the door open for her to return, and a return for the character was announced on 20 December 2018. Lola Pearce-Brown (also Pearce) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Danielle Harold. Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! 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Billy tracks down Lola's mother, Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit) in an attempt to have her attend Lola's wedding, and although she initially rules out playing a role in Lola's life as she thinks Lola is better off without her, she starts to meet her at the salon under the name Nicole. She is upset but Jay suggests she goes with him, which she does, taking Lexi with them. Troy said, "Quite a few times I have been asked about a storyline on EastEnders where a young mother has had her child taken into care and has faced a very difficult battle to get access to the child. Billy's father Stephen Mitchell was a cousin of Eric Mitchell, the father of Phil (Steve McFadden), Grant (Ross Kemp) and Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf). I lost all my confidence and I didnt believe in myself.". Bridget Robb, acting chief of the BASW, said the storyline provoked "real anger among a profession well used to a less than accurate public and media perception of their jobs". After stating they are now even, Dan gets his final revenge on Phil by gagging him and leaving him handcuffed at the radiator bidding his archenemy a morbid and taunting farewell.

Their relationship hits the rocks when Jay proposes to Lola and she assumes he is only doing this to get her to keep the baby, and after a bitter row, she secretly ends up in a drunken embrace with Peter (now played by Dayle Hudson), recently returned from New Zealand. "[14] Chris Hooton from the Metro branded Lola as "mischievous. Lola notices that Sharon is acting strangely and finds her passed out when she should be with Lexi. When Lola arrives she becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Jay Mitchell and Abi Branning. "[4][11] BT described the character as "EastEnders' new tearaway and Billy's wayward granddaughter" and said "It seems Lola isn't exactly the butter-wouldn't-melt type. Request your free guide to equity release, written by Radio Times's Paul Lewis, Published: Tuesday, 24th January 2023 at 5:10 pm. She tells Billy and Julie that Dan hated them so Julie decides to leave. At first Dan ignores Steve and plans to further harass Mel, but is forced to change his mind when Steve visits him with a gun thus making his threat clear; Dan seemingly complies to his demands and leaves the square on 7 July 2000. EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?