Was it police protection, section 20? Lola goes home and Phil asks her to meet him later at his house. [2], Last edited on 26 December 2022, at 06:30, "Leigh: EastEnders love to be beside the seaside", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dan_Sullivan_(EastEnders)&oldid=1129593207, This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 06:30. The actress, 30, was believed to have met with . While Lola is in the pub with Jay, Ben and Abi walk in and Lola is confused as to why Abi is being so cold. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2020 with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, which only made her love for creative writing, film and TV grow stronger. "I always felt frustrated because I couldnt understand maths and English. Soap Operas (UK) EastEnders . Dan died of liver failure, and he was in and out of prison. Following the murder of Peter's twin sister Lucy (see Who Killed Lucy Beale? [2] Eighteen-year-old Harold was cast in the role and she said "I am so excited to be joining EastEnders. Lola steals towels from the Booty beauty salon and tries to sell them but is caught by Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), who threatens to call the police. In the end, Dan got his revenge and left the country with his 200,000 ransom. Billy complies and tells Phil that Dan is waiting for him in Steve's office, much to Steve's frustration. Lola's family connection to the Mitchells runs deeper than Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) being the father of her daughter, Lexi (Isabella Brown) as she's also related to Billy who she lovingly refers to as 'Pops.'. 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 . Her EastEnders (1985) character Lola Pearce became the 26th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Emma Harding is the mother of Lola Pearce and grandmother of Lexi Pearce. [3] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy, labelled Lola "rebellious", while the BBC said she is "a troublesome teen" and a "petite bombshell. Read more on thesun.co.uk. He was an unseen character but was seen in a photo, the actor in the photo was Paul Warren. 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. Dan also continues to torment Mel once more, and begins clashing with Steve over their similar issues with Phil. 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. Harold left the show on 28 July 2015. Dan soon kidnaps Mel and holds her captive in an abandoned tower block building, whereupon he alerts Phil and Steve of the situation. EASTENDERS star Daniella Harold looked nothing like her character Lola Pearce in a sexy new snap. "[3][10] 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. She flirts with several locals, including Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and Fatboy (Ricky Norwood). "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Billy and Julie leave when Lola tells Billy she's not interested in the fact that he's her granddad, or that her dad's dead. thescottishsun.co.uk - Lucy Murgatroyd 19h. Will Lola be okay and make it to the altar? Lola notices that Sharon is acting strangely and finds her passed out when she should be with Lexi. Phil slowly regrets this decision after his girlfriend Lisa Shaw (Lucy Benjamin) confronts him for upsetting Peggy. Lola Pearce She goes to her abortion appointment alone the next day and is surprised afterwards by Jay, who tells her that he does not care about the abortion and only wants her to be happy; this prompts them to reconcile. 1975 Their conversation ends with Dan offering Steve a handshake, to which Steve threateningly rejects by telling Dan to get out of his office which prompts Dan to tell Steve that he'll regret crossing him. Danielle Harold was born on 30 May 1992 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. Emmerdale, EastEnders, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street continue to bring the drama next week.. With Christmas behind us, soaps are starting to play out the start of their new dramatic storylines. Dan, Billy's son with Julie Perkins . On 15 June 2022, it was announced Harold had been axed by new executive producer, Chris Clenshaw. It is believed that any chance of a return to the soap for Danielle, who has portrayed Lola since 2011 will be quelled as she is set to be . . Lola asks her third cousin-once-removed, Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) how he knows he is gay if he is still a virgin. You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series and much-loved soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). 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. Lexi is taken regardless and Trish tells her that Lexi could be away for up to eight weeks. After falling down the stairs, she realizes how much the baby means to her and later finds out the baby is a girl. [17], On 15 July 2012, it was revealed that Harold would become only the second actress to act out a birth during a live episode of a soap opera, following Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine (Fiz Brown) in the live 50th anniversary episode broadcast in December 2010. Though he is not seen again on the square again, Dan leaves flowers on Steve's grave following the latter's death in March 2002 at the epic climax of his feud with Phil bearing the message "Gotcha!". He was first introduced to the series as a regular character from 7 June 1999 to 10 July 2000 before returning as one of the show's primary antagonists from 26 February to 16 August 2001. 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. Shortly after, Lola finds she is pregnant and tells Billy, who is angry. As a social worker, I was in tears, as was a colleague of mine, watching how our profession was portrayed on television. EastEnders spoilers follow. You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series and much-loved soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). She is therefore the granddaughter of Billy Mitchell. 34/35 Phil backs down and leaves Dan outside of the hospital, where inside he finds out that Lisa has suffered a miscarriage and that their unborn baby has died. "[2] Of Lola's personality, the official EastEnders website said "Bright as a button but with a mouth that runs away with her, Lola is wild and definitely Walford bound. Cause/Reason Lola returns to Walford in April 2019 along with Lexi and Ben. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Please refresh the page and try again. It will definitely be an experience and I hope Perry runs smoothly! But something tells me that underneath that hard exterior is a lost little girl just waiting for someone to finally take her into the heart of their family. Billy had a son, Dan Pearce with his childhood friend and girlfriend Julie Perkins (Cathy Murphy) who he gave up for adoption. When Sharon regains consciousness, she admits that she is addicted to painkillers and tells Lola that if she tells Phil, Lexi will go back into care. Lola becomes aware of Ben's schemes and warns him to end them, otherwise she will leave with Lexi. She is immediately rushed to hospital, where she is told she has concussion, but is discharged the following day. Click here to upload yours. This eventually becomes too much for Ricky, who ends up leaving the square in April 2000. About She was also the girlfriend of Dan Pearce, until she abandoned him and Lola. But though she has an eye for mischief, Lola's always been too wary to get into really big trouble. He is also the author of the book The Real Dad Rules which has hit #1 in Fatherhood on Amazon.com multiple times. Grandmothers It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it'll go well. During The Queen Vic siege where Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter) takes the residents hostage, Lola and Jay are locked in the bathroom together where they admit their feelings. Perfect Match: release date, premise, cast, host, trailer and everything we know, Call the Midwife season 12: next episode, cast, plot and everything we know, Netflix 2023 original movies preview: 16 new movies you won't want to miss, EXCLUSIVE: Waterloo Road's Kym Marsh: As a young mum, I had money worries just like Nicky! 171 followers 172 connections. The photos he takes for the listing are really well done and look excellent. Lola gets angry so Trish tells her she could lose Lexi for good if she does not control her temper. Phil is impressed when Lola acts calmly when Lexi is taken ill with suspected meningitis, though she is fine. 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She later bumps into Alexa and pretends to live a party lifestyle. Billy sees this and tells her to run and Fatboy takes the blame. "[11] Virgin Media also branded Lola a troublemaking, teen tearaway and said she was "a chip off the Mitchell block. Surprise, surprise. Fatboy allows her to clean cars for him but she takes one and crashes into it into Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) chip shop. A private cremation will follow. Billy Mitchell Upon realizing that Mel saved his life, Dan thanks her for saving his life and gives Mel 50,000 in gratitude. Liver failure 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. Dan has 6 jobs listed on their profile. [6], In an interview with Inside Soap, Harold said she was grateful for the complex nature of her character, saying, "Lola's not out-and-out evil but she's not very nice. However, Billy convinces him to do the right thing, and Lola is successful in getting Lexi back. Ben walks over to Lola insisting she is a good mother and he doesn't want to take Lexi away. Phil comes up with a plan for Lola to marry Ben and conspires with Billy, who is against the idea. Peter ends his relationship with Lola after admitting he kissed Lauren. She decides to take up self-defence classes after Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) is mugged. Not that I am suggesting she doesn't need some support, but where is her aftercare worker? When Lucy learns Lola is responsible, she calls the police and Lola is arrested. Kate Woodward of Inside Soap said Lola's introduction had been a "revelation" and Tony Stewart from the Daily Mirror stated "in little less than a month on the Square, the spirited Lola has already created havoc." Billy and Jay hide Lola after Phil wants Ben to meet Lexi and tell Phil that she is visiting an ill friend. Lola starts stealing from the till at the caf and short-changing the customers so Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) sacks her. Rushing to comment on the snap, one person wrote: Absolutely stunning., A second remarked: So beautiful, and those eyes are to die for. She loves her 'pops', Billy Mitchell, ferociously. On 15 June 2022, it was announced that Harold had been axed from EastEnders once again, with Lola set to leave in mid 2023.[1]. However, they eventually force Phil and Peter's father Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to accept their relationship. The BBC viewers have suggested a very famous face to play the certain someone on the soap. 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. Phil lashes out in response to this, but Dan overpowers Phil and threatens to report him to the police. Although Dan had died they learned he had a 15-year-old daughter named Lola, who at the time was living in care. Episode 526 (20th February 1990) Episode 615 (27th December 1990) Episode 527 (22nd February 1990) Episode 528 (27th February 1990) Episode 529 (1st March 1990) Despite all their efforts, however, Dan is found not guilty by the jury in August 2001. 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. 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. . There was certainly no inference that her actions were anything personal against Lola or her family."[36][37]. After Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) let slip that Billy was off on a secret mission to Jay earlier, furious Jay storms into Emma's work and explodes at Billy for going behind Lola's back to find her mum has he just ruined everything? All rights reserved. They then start a relationship. Date of Death Billy hugs Lola before they go and Lola uses this as an excuse to steal his wallet. [33] A writer for Bang Showbiz branded Lola a "blonde babe".[34]. It is at this point where Dan has become closely acquainted with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) the square's local hardman who is also partly related to the Butcher family as he is Ricky's former brother-in-law and Frank's eldest stepson. Lola decided to stay in the Square and brought explosive chaos with her as she thieved, vandalized, got arrested and fell pregnant by killer teen Ben. Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides for must-watch shows and the latest TV news. 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. Half-Sisters The character is played by Danielle Harold who was born 30 May 1992, making her 28, however, her character is thought to be 24. Julie Perkins Jay invites Lola to The Queen Vic where Abi tells Lola that Jay only invited her to get back at her. However, Billy is unhappy about them spending time together especially when Jay is forced to hide when a social worker turns up. The character originally appeared in Albert Square as the new boyfriend of local resident Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson), but it quickly transpired that Dan had previously had a relationship with her daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer); he soon embarked on an affair with Bianca until her mother eventually found out about it, which results in Bianca and Carol leaving the soap. She said that filming the pre-recorded labour scenes meant she "was knackered after screaming and crying and pretending to push all day. Video Loading. EastEnders star Danielle Harold has been axed from the show and it has been claimed that her character Lola Pearce will die from a brain tumour.. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| "[36][37], In November 2012, Irish politician Robert Troy expressed concerns that the storyline could influence the result of an upcoming referendum on children's rights. EASTENDERS legend Kacey Ainsworth has revealed her huge family home with very a special feature. She's got so many sides and I am having a great time exploring them. Lola was most recently in a relationship with Isaac (Stevie Basaula) , who recently left Walford to go and care for his sick mother. Assistant Content Producer at BBC EastEnders London, England, United Kingdom. They work well as a couple, but with the interference of Lola their story has got even more interesting. "[21] 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. Billy and Lola share an emotional farewell and Lola leaves for Newcastle, taking Lexi with her. 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. She takes revenge by smashing up his garage and destroying a car, unaware that Jay is under the car, and is badly injured. Amid rumours of a major 'shake up' to the cast of Eastenders, one of the more popular cast members, Danielle Harold's character, Lola Pearce, is to be axed. When Lola gets a new social worker, Trish Barnes (Tessa Churchard), she becomes increasingly agitated after Trish criticises her care of Lexi. Will Mitchell Abi then tells her that she is in a relationship with Ben, causing Lola to be confused and worried, so Abi becomes defensive and think Lola is stealing Ben away. 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. After getting Emma's contact details, he heads to her place of work and tells her that he's the father ofher daughter Lola's dad Dan Pearce, who he gave up for adoption. Despite agreeing to do the course, Lola starts her own business doing the locals manicures and pedicures and loves it. Lola returned on 1 April 2019. Shortly afterwards, Dan and Ricky begin to clash after Ricky blames Dan for ruining his life and marriage with Bianca. He has been featured in large publications and editorial pieces and has appeared on national and morning television . 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. One such incident between them involves Frank punching Dan for making remarks on how he brought up his children. EASTENDERS fans are certain that Lola Pearce's mum Leanne is about to turn up in Walford, but will it be a happy reconciliation after all these years? Dan Pearce is known for EastEnders (1985), Long Lost Family (2016) and Tattoo Tales (2015). Another social worker said "Accurate procedures were not followed [when a character's baby was taken away]. '. LOLA Pearce is getting ready for her nuptials with Jay Brown but she's in for a massive shock. [5] Kate Woodward of Inside Soap said Lola's introduction had been a revelation. EastEnders spoilers: Lola Pearce receives good news from the doctors. "[26] Kate Oates, the senior executive producer of EastEnders, said that she "admired Lola's feisty, fiery spirit" and looked forward to her return. Harold's debut episode was watched by 7.68m viewers. 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. Dan Pearce had a sold sign outside our house within 5 weeks of it being first listed. EastEnders' blushing bride Lola Pearce is set to be walking down the aisle very soon, her brain tumour diagnosis could throw the plans into chaos Jose Mourinho slammed by Roma outcast for freezing . 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." I am really nervous but now we have started rehearsing, I am feeling equally excited. "I didnt do well at school, I used to bunk off lessons a lot. Thank you for watching video!Subscribe to our channel for more latest videos!CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3BkCunhEastEnders' Lola Pearce 'dies on . This forces Phil to reveal the gun he hid in his jacket, and Dan forces him to leave the gun in the car before making his way up the building. 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 .