The 29-year-old shocked her fans with the unrecognisable shot as she wore her blonde hair in curls and wowed with bright green eyeshadow. She angers Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), after vandalising her stock at the charity shop and later prepares for Billy carrying the Olympic Torch but realises she is in labour in McClunkeys, where Cora delivers Lola's baby daughter whom she names Lexi Billie Pearce, after her friend, Alexa Smith (Saffron Coomber). By Daniel Mcneil. Billy sees this and tells her to run and Fatboy takes the blame. 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. [] Keep on keeping it simple."[39]. When Lucy's memory is tarnished in a Walford Gazette article, Lola approaches them and gives them an article of content of what she believes will paint Lucy in a much better light. Social workers have a difficult enough job as it is. When Lola arrives she becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Jay Mitchell and Abi Branning. Lola questions if Jay was using her to try to make Abi jealous, but Jay reveals to Lola that he still has feelings for her. Lola made her first appearance on 12 July 2011. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. EastEnders' shabby portrayal of an entire profession has made a tough job even tougher."[36]. Trish is there and asks them if their relationship has broken down but Phil tells her that he is responsible for recent events and agrees to work with Lola to make the transition for Lexi to return to living with Lola as easy as possible. . Lola gets home just in time for her curfew, then runs back out and shares an illicit kiss with Jay, who is actually still dating Abi. Billy Mitchell is determined to make Lola Pearce's final wedding wish come true in EastEnders. Half-Sisters I have learned there is one truly simple way to begin LOVING your life, and it works (basically) immediately. [1], In 2001, it was reported by The Mirror, that Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) would be shot in a whodunnit style storyline. However Jay notices tension between a flirtatious Peter and anxious Lola at Stuart (Ricky Champ) and Rainie Highway's (Tanya Franks) wedding in September 2020 where Lola is serving as bridesmaid. Since then, Lola has been involved in some hard-hitting storylines and infamously became the firstEastEnderscharacter to give birth on live television in 2012 to baby Lexi. At that point I just gave up and didnt try with GCSEs. Phil questions Lola, to the point where she steps backwards and falls down the steps to her basement flat. EastEnders' Lola Pearce is set to marry the love of her life Jay Brown in upcoming scenes, but her special day is swamped with heartbreak as Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) sets out to give his granddaughter the 'perfect' wedding gift. "[3][4] Harold previously starred in Jamie Oliver's Channel 4 reality show Jamie's Dream School and got into an acting school because of the show. "[11] Virgin Media also branded Lola a troublemaking, teen tearaway and said she was "a chip off the Mitchell block. Billy Mitchell is determined to give Lola Pearce an unexpected wedding gift in the form of her mum Emma Harding. . Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). It is revealed that Lola and Ben are only back to con Phil and Ben promises to give both Lola and Lexi some of the money. As they do so, Dan attempts to justify his actions to Mel by telling her what Phil and Steve have been up to; Mel gradually realizes that Dan is telling the truth about being framed for Phil's shooting when he reveals that the pair have been secretly colluding in their ownership of the Queen Vic with Phil's ex-lover Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). EastEnders ' executive producer Chris Clenshaw has spoken about the decision to write out Lola Pearce. Mel, however, appeals to his better nature and urges him to be better than Phil. [1] Storylines 34/35 Bianca subsequently departs the square after she and Dan are unable to resume their relationship. She refuses initially but agrees until she finds out that Lola does not know about the plan, angering Lola until Phil explains his reasons to her. She returns briefly with Jay to collect more belongings, but Billy tries to convince her to stay and let Jay go to Newcastle alone, but Lola refuses. He was an unseen character but was seen in a photo, the actor in the photo was Paul Warren. 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. Emma Harding is the mother of Lola Pearce and grandmother of Lexi Pearce. All rights reserved. EastEnders' long-standing residents Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) are currently at the forefront of an emotional storyline that's shattered the close-knit Mitchell family. However, it's not long before Lexi finds out. There was certainly no inference that her actions were anything personal against Lola or her family."[36][37]. How are Lola and Billy related in EastEnders? [] With Danielle Harold already tipped as a best newcomer in the next round of soap awards, stroppy Lola is either brave or stupid in taking on Phil. He first demands Phil to leave his jacket in his car, then to open the duffel bag containing the 200,000 ransom money, and lastly insists that Phil prove he is unarmed. Lola is frustrated when newcomer Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) accidentally knocks her over in the street, but they become colleagues. EastEnders fans have twigged that Lola Pearce and Jay Brown are 'related' in a roundabout kind of way ahead of the pair getting married in two weeks amid her devastating diagnosis. First look at dying Lola Pearce's wedding as her long-lost mum arrives in EastEnders. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Lola Pearce in EastEnders is played by Danielle Harold. Dan Pearce: EastEnders. When he learns from Billy that Mel had a one-night stand with Phil on Christmas Night 2000 before marrying Steve months later, Dan realizes that Mel is the key to his plan and sets out to target her as a result of this. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Dan Pearce; Dan Sullivan; Dan Zappieri; Danielle Jones; Danny Hardcastle; Danny Mitchell; Danny . The hairdresser, as viewers know, has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, and is determined to do everything she can to stay alive and live for as long as possible. After confronting her Lola confesses to her one-night stand with Peter the night before her abortion which results in the couple breaking up. When he calls them again, Dan demands that Phil and Steve give him 100,000 each in exchange for Mel's safety. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. However, Lola arrives as he is about to leave and tells him that she is Lola, so Harpreet says the trust has been lost and she may not be able to keep the child. It works no matter your income level. Rushing to comment on the snap, one person wrote: Absolutely stunning., A second remarked: So beautiful, and those eyes are to die for. EASTENDERS actress Danielle Harold looked worlds away from her character Lola as she got glammed up for a night out. She was also the girlfriend of Dan Pearce, until she abandoned him and Lola. Page Links: Janet Mitchell A self-reliant person who does what she has to do in order to get what she wants, she's not to be messed with."[9]. "I didnt do well at school, I used to bunk off lessons a lot. [5] Kate Woodward of Inside Soap said Lola's introduction had been a revelation. 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. a picture of Dan Pearce (Paul Warren) No copyright infringement intended#EastEnders #EastEnders2022 #BBC Reza; U.L. Lola returned on 1 April 2019. As Phil obliges, Dan gets out his own handgun and sets off to confront Phil at the elevator. Grace also likes to explore new places with her friends and family and, of course, watch and read about the latest films and TV series. EastEnders spoilers: Lola Pearce receives good news from the doctors. She is upset but Jay suggests she goes with him, which she does, taking Lexi with them. Lola Pearce made her first appearance on EastEnders on July 12 2011. She tells Billy and Julie that Dan hated them so Julie decides to leave. Lola refuses to name the father but tells Billy that she plans to keep the baby and wants him to bring it up with her. After forcing Dan back into the room where Mel is being held captive, Phil is unable to find her and demands to know where she is kept hidden. Here's what is happening on Coronation Street, Eastenders and Emmerdale this week. [2] Some bookmakers refused to take bets as they were convinced that Dan would commit the crime. Phil comes up with a plan for Lola to marry Ben and conspires with Billy, who is against the idea. Dan died of liver failure, and he was in and out of prison. Earlier this year, word leaked out that Danielle . Grace also likes to explore new places with her friends and family and, of course, watch and read about the latest films and TV series. Danielle, who played Lola Pearce until 2015 then kept landing parts as . 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. Ted Mitchell Phil Mitchell Ben Mitchell Louise Mitchell Grant Mitchell Courtney Mitchell Sam Mitchell Ronnie Branning Danielle Jones Matthew Cotton James Branning Roxy Mitchell Amy MitchellRicky Mitchell "[23] Lola's exit scenes aired on 28 July 2015. Lexi is taken regardless and Trish tells her that Lexi could be away for up to eight weeks. She said that filming the pre-recorded labour scenes meant she "was knackered after screaming and crying and pretending to push all day. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . [25] Seven months later, on 20 December 2018, it was announced that Lola would return to EastEnders over three years since her exit. Some critics gave a positive response to Lola's introduction. Her EastEnders (1985) character Lola Pearce became the 26th woman on the soap opera to give birth. . I was just shocked to even get the casting for it, so I was over the moon when I actually got the part. In September 2014, Ben (now played by Harry Reid) returns to the square for Phil's wedding to Sharon. Later on that night, Phil is shot by an unknown assailant though not before Dan resorts to harassing him with phone calls. Upon confronting each other, Dan tells Phil that he plans to settle his score with him and begins to taunt him just as Phil gives Dan five seconds to get out of his sight. Dan Pearce Once Phil has woken up, Dan threatens to shoot him unless he begs for mercy. Lola Pearce is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Danielle Harold.She is introduced as the granddaughter of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and Julie Perkins (Cathy Murphy), and an extension to the already established Mitchell family.Lola made her first appearance on 12 July 2011. Billy tells Lola he is going to collect his daughter Janet Mitchell (Grace) so that they can all share their goodbyes, but Billy reports Jay to the police and he is arrested for robbery. Consequently, Dan is one of the few soap opera villains to not get killed off nor receive any comeuppance for his crimes. [3] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy, labelled Lola "rebellious", while the BBC said she is "a troublesome teen" and a "petite bombshell. EastEnders spoilers: Lola Pearce receives good news from the doctors EastEnders spoilers: Emotional Billy has the perfect wedding gift for Lola ahead of her death EastEnders star Rita Simons feels . Mrs. Pearce She decides to take up self-defence classes after Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) is mugged. Date of Birth 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. 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. "[22] She found it "quite difficult" to imagine what it would be live to act out as she has no children, but had watched Channel 4 show One Born Every Minute to help, as she did not want to "overdo the scene or make it look really fake."[22]. In the coming weeks, we'll see her really hold her own with the other Mitchells which is no mean feat when you consider that most of them have been in this show for years. "[13] Chris Hooton from the Metro branded Lola as "mischievous. EastEnders fans want to see a long-lost character return to Walford. Phil also tells Lola who she can be friends with, disapproving of her friendship with Dexter Hartman (Khali Best). Lola is excited when her boss Dean asks her out to discuss her future at Blades hair salon and dresses nicely, but Dean's concerned mother, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), sends her away, worrying about Dean's reputation. In scenes set to air later this month, Lola and Jay visit Dr Cunningham to see if she's eligible to take part in a specialist clinical trial. Harold praised her time on the show and the storylines she has been given: "I've had the most amazing time at EastEnders having been involved in some exciting storylines, including giving birth in a live scene." BA1 1UA. 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. A private cremation will follow. Weeks later, Ian oversleeps and Lola tells him that she has been waiting outside the chip shop. However, they eventually force Phil and Peter's father Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to accept their relationship. [33] A writer for Bang Showbiz branded Lola a "blonde babe".[34]. thesun.co.uk - Laura Carreno-Muller 8h. It's set to be another dramatic week on the UK's soaps as we look ahead to what viewers can expect this . These are the list of fictional characters from the BBC British soap opera franchise EastEnders. Billy attempts to convince Lola to stay in Walford, but she says she could have a better life somewhere else and that she wants him to be proud of her. There was a problem. 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. I am always disappointed at how social workers are portrayed in EastEnders, but this was the last resort. 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