Fianc Whitney Dean made her first appearance as the adopted daughter of her legal guardian Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer). Leo agrees to not press charges but when she steps out of the hospital room he finds her evidence notebook in her bag which he takes. When they return, Tony and Whitney share a passionate kiss, and Tony informs Whitney that their relationship is back on. The next day, Lucy is found dead. Meanwhile, Sonia arrives home and sees Leos body in the kitchen. Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson ( James Farrar) were left heartbroken by the discovery that their . This causes Whitney to start drinking and Bianca suggests that Whitney go on her honeymoon alone to clear her mind off Halfway. After Whitney sees Janine successfully pickpocket someone, she decides to try it herself - but ends up being hit in the face. April Branning (adoptive) Suzy Branning (adoptive) 1. Lauren chooses Abi. Whitney runs away and Bianca's ex-husband Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) finds her drunk. Bianca returns on the wedding day and convinces Whitney not to marry Halfway. Whitney learns of Sam Mitchell's return, now engaged to Ricky, much to Bianca and Whitney's displeasure. At Mick's stag party before his wedding to Linda, Lee knocks himself unconscious and is carried upstairs by Mick and Whitney. She also tells Kush about a letter she still has written to her from Tony which Leo overhears. Whitney accepts, but later realises that Debra is using her, and she is only there to hide from someone. It's not going to be easy (Picture: BBC) Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) was left shocked in EastEnders when she discovered that she was pregnant after a one night stand with Zack Hudson (James. Fatboy calls Ryan, who comes to Southend looking for Rob. At the boat party, Linda accuses Mick and Whitney of having an affair since she saw them leaving Dot's house together. Todd sees them, and Whitney later breaks up with him. Call the Midwife star breaks down season 12 finale. When Whitney and her classmate Peter Beale (Thomas Law) are cast in a school play, Tony is secretly envious of them rehearsing in private and punches Peter out of jealously. If she lets him do it, then he's nicer to her and he makes her feel special. She is later brought to the police station. Born on 8th December 1992, Whitney first appears in EastEnders when she and her family; mother figure Bianca, half-sister Tiffany, and Bianca's sons Liam and Morgan are evicted by their landlord for failure to pay rent. Kush arrives and seeing Leo has got hold of Whitney, saves her and accidentally pushes Leo which causes him to fall off the balcony. And with Woody's EastEnders debut expected in the spring, fans have already been wondering what part he will play. Whitney tells Ricky she called the police, and Sam's mother Peggy Mitchell is furious to hear about this, and confronts Whitney, who runs off in tears. He later tells Fatboy she needs a shrink which Whitney overhears. Whitney is disappointed to hear this and she desperately tries to contact him so she decides to secretly write him a letter. Bianca Jackson However, at the last minute, Whitney discovers a note outside the tube station from Woody saying that she is better to remain in Walford. 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The rumors also say Max Bowden and Shona had something between them, but they never spoke publicly about . However, he regrets it and proposes to Whitney; she accepts, Bianca disapproves of the engagement. She tries to kiss him but he pushes her away, saying that Whitney is like a daughter to him. Whitney tries to escape by first throwing a jewelry box at him but she realizes all the doors in the house are locked and she can't get out. She calls the police and Tony is arrested, much to Whitney's dismay and outrage. Whitney takes a trip to Hampshire with Lucy, Peter, Leon, Zsa Zsa Carter and Fatboy where she fears the house they are staying in is haunted after Fatboy tells a story and she finds an old doll. Whitney and Woody kiss and have sex, and then a returning Mick finds them in bed together. Parents to be Whitney (Shona McGarty) and Zack (James Farrar) had to make the heartb When they return on Halloween, Tony and Whitney share a passionate kiss, and Tony informs Whitney that their relationship is back on, however upon her kiss to Tonys cheek, he failed to remove the lipstick which angered Bianca and Tony blamed the lipstick on Ronnie. Lee attempts to call Whitney but Woody tells Lee that she does not want to speak to him, so Lee sends his friend Moose (Sam Gittins) to see her, who says that Lee wants a divorce. Her mother, Debra, suddenly returns - banging on the front door, panicking. She tells him she has told the police everything about Rob, including Ryan's fight with him, and Ryan tells Whitney he has to leave. She grabs the knife in defence and he accidentally falls on it. Carol Jackson (adoptive) About [7] In 2020, Phoebe Farnham portrayed a younger version of the character in a hallucination experienced by Whitney. "[28] However, in contrast to public and media dissent, the NSPCC's director of communications, John Grounds, praised the storyline for "helping to raise awareness of the hidden nature of sexual abuse",[2] deeming it to be "vital in persuading people to take action to stop it and encouraging children to speak out. David Wicks (adoptive) Whitney's new boyfriend has been revealed to be none other than Leo King. Once she finds out he is Tony's son she calls Whitney to tell her and she and Halfway rush to the hotel to find her. Whitney Dean has made a difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy in EastEnders. Sharon complains and Whitney is suspended, but appeals for her job and is allowed to keep it. He does, but she says it is like kissing her best friend. She throws her phone away and tells nobody that she is going. Whitney begins to feel vulnerable when Tony's trial is about to commence. Stacey and Lily visit the park whilst Whitney is waiting for Ryan. Whitney becomes closer to Mick in Linda's absence and is warned by Shirley to stay away from him. Rob gains Whitney's trust and when she falls out with her family she turns to him for help. Linda clocked in on what was going on and went to see Whitney. Whitney reveals that she is engaged to Woody and asks Mick to give her away at their wedding. After several weeks Lauren and Whitney make up. She rushes to call the police but Leo arrives on the balcony and pushes her, causing her to drop her phone. "[5], The idea that McGarty play a child groomed for sex was put to the actress on 9 January 2008. This news along with everyone's support makes Whitney change her mind about running away, and she decides to stay to face her trial, telling Max about her change of heart and returning the money. EastEnders fans were left 'devastated' on Monday night after Whitney was forced to terminate her pregnancy. Whitney eventually tells Lee about the kiss causing Lee to have a one night stand with Lauren's younger sister Abi Branning. The next morning, Whitney contacts Ryan and he asks to meet in the park. Santer has stated that, had McGarty or her parents objected to the storyline, they would not have gone ahead with it. Lily Slater Lauren urges Abi to confess to Whitney as Abi gave Lee chlamydia which he gave to Whitney as Abi's boyfriend Ben Mitchell cheated on her numerous times and he gave it to Abi. Whitney found out she was expecting Lee's baby. She struggles with the prospect of making their romance sexual, but eventually agrees to when he talks about his feelings for her. On the day she turns sixteen, Whitney confesses everything to Bianca. Halfway returns from the Army and they resume their relationship, eventually trying for a baby. Whitney ended her relationship with Lee however she decided to give him another chance as she wanted a happy ever after. Whitney and Carol argue over Connor, and Whitney feels she is not wanted by her family so decides to move out and stays with Ricky's sister and Ryan's wife Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Whitney starts to ignore Todd's calls and is upset when Ricky invites him to his and Bianca's engagement party. As time goes on, Whitney tells Tony that she has kept some of the lottery winnings so they can run away together. By 2011, Whitney has fallen in love with Connor. She writes goodbye letters for her family and friends, and after Max learns from Gray that her chances of being let off are slim, he helps her by giving her money and a burner phone. However, she later goes back to Peter for comfort and they befriend each other once more on the day of the funeral. Trying to come to terms from Tony's death, she goes out for lunch with Tyler at Scarlett's, but they later argue which leads to Whitney ending their engagement and storming out. Upset, Whitney contacts Rob and asks to stay with him - to which he accepts. Lee develops depression, and when Whitney finds out, she struggles to support him at his lowest points. She then tells Tyler to leave her alone. Before the wedding Whitney tells Lee she wants another baby. Whitney suffers spotting and is taken to hospital with Lee, Linda and Mick, where the bleeding gets heavier. [3] Whitney then takes back her statement against Tony but after Whitney's barrister sees her mobile phone containing the messages from Tony, he is sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment. Whitney goes to Kat's house to apologize for not being there to support Kush and they make up, but when they go back to Dot's house they discover the place has been ransacked as Leo was searching for Tony's letter. Diederick Santer (2008) Last night's double episode (February 27) saw Whitney decide to . Whitney does not react in the professional manner she is supposed to, causing Dennis' injury to be ignored. Shona Mcgarty is not dating anyone as of 2023; as a result, she is not pregnant and is not expecting a child. In December Whitney thinks she is pregnant but is left disappointed when she isn't. 2. Whitney finds it and, looking inside, sees a condom. The character is the ward of long-running character Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) and was introduced on 1 April 2008 when Palmer returned to the series after a nine-year absence. One day Whitney agrees to speak with him at E20 and he tells her he wants to continue their relationship. They tell her they want their gun back from Billie, and when Whitney goes back to Walford she tells him to get rid of it. Father It is soon discovered that at this time Connor is sleeping with Billie's mother, Carol Jackson, and Whitney is left feeling betrayed by the family and is left sure she is just a burden. Whitney begins to babysit her and is shocked when Ryan contacts her, under the alias of 'Simon Parker' after placing a photo of herself and Lily online. After she does as he says, Leo says its not good enough and takes her to the Vic where he forces her to announce to everyone that she has been lying about Tony abusing her and that she has made it up as a teen for attention. Whitney convinces Peter and his twin sister Lucy Beale not to report the attack to the police, but Tony blames her for the incident and ends their affair. Horrified, she confronts Tony and realizes that he has been abusing Whitney all along. Many people and the media are curious about the current rumor about the actress from EastEnders's pregnancy-related information. The next day Whitney thinks Billie is ashamed of her, and he insists that Kylie is just a friend. Whitney decides to put her fling with Leo on pause. Credits 12 March 2020 Ryan's young daughter Lily comes to live in Walford when her mother Stacey Slater is sent to prison. Spin-off Appearances From then on, Tony groomed Whitney and they started a sexual relationship behind Bianca's back. Mother [19] In 2016, she discussed her suspension with The Sun magazine Fabulous and said her actions were "lazy and irresponsible" and the suspension made her realise the consequences of her actions. Michaela also reveals that she kicked Tony out, rather than him leaving her for Bianca. Although originally agreeing, Lee persuades her to stay and she moves into the pub with the Carters. An upset Whitney, realising that Lee plans to leave on his own to figure himself out, tells him to leave and she watches him from the window as he drives off. She also tells Kush about a letter she still has written to her from Tony which Leo overhears. Whitney receives a letter from Lee's solicitor, citing her unreasonable behaviour as grounds for the divorce, but Woody tells her it is not a big deal. When Whitney finds a condom in his wallet, she assumes he wants to have sex with her and runs away. EastEnders was presented with the award in March 2009, beating Coronation Street and The Bill. Whitney has had a lot of boyfriends in the show, but James gives me a challenge every day, which is just brilliant." . She's very natural, very instinctive and a natural actress. "[29][30] In August 2017, McGarty was longlisted for Best Actress and Sexiest Female at the Inside Soap Awards. The child sexual abuse storyline between Whitney and Tony marked the first time that the subject matter has been broached in a UK soap opera, so much so that the matter was researched and developed with advice and approval from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Linda tells Mick, and when Whitney tells Lee, Mick and Linda rush into the room to celebrate before he has a chance to let the news sink in. During a siege at the Queen Vic, Ben is shot and Whitney begins to realize that Halfway has feelings for Ben. On the day of the wedding, Lee goes missing and Whitney and Mick find him drunk at the park. [] We're not trying to cause a national panic. Present; regular Ryan tells Ricky and Bianca that Whitney was upset and does not think she is coping. Later, a bus crashes into the market and Whitney is trapped underneath it. Whitney tells Tyler about the kiss with Joey, so he breaks up with her. Bianca takes her away on holiday, attempting to mend their relationship. Whitney tells Tyler about the kiss with Joey, so he breaks up with her. Whitney convinces Peter and his sister Lucy (Melissa Suffield) not to report the attack to the police, but Tony blames her for the incident and ends their affair. Shona McGarty Phoebe Farnham (flashback) Mick accompanies Whitney and assures a scared Ryan that he can trust him. She moves in with Janine Butcher and gets a work trail at the Queen Vic, however, she is fired for stealing. She allows Rob to take her home but then tells him to wait outside while she escapes through the back door and hitches a lift to Southend-on-Sea with friends. In November 2009, Whitney decided to design her own t-shirts as suggested by her family and after she obtained start-up finance from her adoptive great-uncle Jack Branning, an order for 500 units came in. A scan shows Whitney has miscarried her baby, devastating her and Lee. However, Tiffany returns so Whitney cancels her plans. When Sharon questions Denny about his injury he says Whitney assaulted him. Whitneys father Nathan Dean died in a road accident when his partner Bianca Jackson was heavily pregnant and Bianca took on the responsibility of raising Whitney. She is further deeply upset when Billie decides to join the army in an attempt to make Jack proud. They talk in his car until he goes to get some chips but forgets his wallet. Bianca's half-brother Billie Jackson arrives back in Walford for Bianca's wedding and Whitney enjoys getting to know him. Whitney is devastated when Tony accepts Bianca's marriage proposal, locking herself in her bedroom. Jane tells two police officers he is a thief and they chase after him. Lauren and Janine try to find Whitney, however, when they do she refuses to go with them, claiming she and Rob are in love. At Billie's birthday party, Whitney ends up kissing Peter. Whitney then goes to see Tyler but finds him with Lucy, kissing. Whitney and Ryan later steal Max's car for a joyride and return it, not realising that she has left her earring in it. Leo is fine and Kush gets arrested so Whitney feels guilty and decides to visit Leo at the hospital and pretend to want to get back together with him so that he will drop the charges against Kush, especially because her phone is broken which had all the evidence of the constant calls and texts from Leo. Whitney thinks hes gone but unbeknownst to her he hides in the attic of Dots house where Whitney is now living and is spying on her through a hole in the ceiling of her room. While Mick and Linda are on their honeymoon, Whitney invites Ryan back to Walford to see Lily, but while at the pub, he steals the cash from the safe, causing Whitney and Nancy to fight, just as Mick and Linda walk in on them. As it's combined with the emotional manipulation native to soaps, the viewer starts to feel a bit bullied, too. Babe Smith emotionally blackmails Abi, forcing her to resign. Ongoing It turned out that it was Ricky who had meant to order five but messed up. 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