The actress quit EastEnders in 2014 and Bianca departed in September that year. One night, whilst working in the pub, Sam is nearly raped by Dave Roberts. On the day after Den's murder, to which the square is unaware about yet, Sam is surprised to learn that Andy has died on the same night; Andy was murdered by his mob rival Johnny Allen after attempting to con him out of 750,000. This idea, according to a BBC researcher, was based on real life cases. Kims second turn at Sam will be broadcast from April 18, 2022, with the actor saying of the exciting reprisal to Metro.co.uk: I had a call from EastEnders late last year asking me if I would be interested in coming back. 5 September 2022 She has been fantastic in the years she has been in EastEnders and we will miss her. When I re-signed my contract I said, 'I love EastEnders, but I love my kids more'. This causes problems in Ricky and Sam's relationship, which is already under strain as Ricky is unable to provide Sam with the luxurious lifestyle she desires. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Storylines 2.1 Backstory: View our online Press Pack. Watch popular content from the following creators: LoveXislandxgeordiexshore(@lovexislandx20221), Sophie Puchulu(@sophiesquishie), JoeyCaac(@realityshowpage), Reality TV Hub(@realitytvhub), abby (@abigailaldawood), sophie:)(@ssophiespamsss), sam(@flopqwueen), Eastenders(@eastendersparts), sophiespamz(@sophiespamz), Ai . When the affair was uncovered, Bianca was disowned by Carol, and her marriage to Ricky ended after Carol forced her to confess the affair to him too. Bianca becomes Whitney's guardian and gives birth to a daughter, Tiffany (Maisie Smith), named after her deceased best friend, but struggles financially. Dennis vows revenge and he is only warned off when his friend Andy Hunter, the local crime kingpin of Walford, begins a relationship with Sam. Credits Patsy Palmer. They blame Liam and he is stabbed but is not seriously injured. Bianca once again comes across the man she saw at the wedding and he is revealed as Leo, the son of Bianca's ex-boyfriend and Whitneys abuser and rapist Tony. Bianca enters into a relationship with Ricky Butcher and they move into a bedsit together. She made her first appearance on 19 July 1990 . Other known relatives Father Time finally runs out for Gray as the body of Tina is discovered, shattering the lives of the Carters, not least of all Shirley (Linda Henry). Although I must admit I'm not looking forward to her nagging me by shouting his name. Michelle played Zoe Slater and she joined the show (and the Slater family) in 2000, when she was just 16 years old. [5] The Jacksons have been described by Brake as a "classic problem family". "Someone sent me storylines of people that had faked their own deaths to come out of situations. Sam is arrested and sentenced to 18 months in prison. She does so, selling her mother's public house, The Queen Victoria, for a vastly reduced price to Den. Bianca moves in with her grandmother Pat Evans in Walford and with Ricky's help, she gets her children back and a waitress job. Fifteen-year-old Sam follows her brothers to Walford in July 1990, unhappy at home because she dislikes their mother's boyfriend, Kevin Masters. After finding an old photo of Bianca and Dan together, Carol demands to know their history. Bianca meets Tony King (Chris Coghill), who supports her through her pregnancy and adopts Ray's son, Morgan Jackson-King (Devon Higgs), when he is born. Almost six years later, Sam returns to Walford alongside Richard, now nicknamed Ricky, in June 2016, to attend Peggy's funeral. [11], Deemed "a woman you would not want to cross" by James Rampton of The Independent,[12] Bianca is a tenacious foe, but a loyal friend. Sam continues her fling with Zack, however an ex-boyfriend of hers from Spain, Don tracks Sam down and tries to get back with her, leading to him proposing. They would be easy prey What if a pedophile noticed the child, who might be, say, 12, and pretended to be the woman's saviour? If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Jimmy, the driver of the wedding car, arrives and decides to call on his . Ricky Butcher (1990, 2022-)David Wicks (1995) Guillermo (1996-??) The spin-off brought in various characters unrelated to the main serial, including Vince, Bianca's drug dealing boss played by Craig Charles, and Ricky's fiance Cassie, played by Sally Ann Triplett. Sam was much younger than her older brothers, so as a result, they were extremely protective over her, often showing violence if anyone upset or annoyed her. BBC 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. Bianca is left stunned and humiliated. Bianca agrees for Tiffany to stay in Walford with Whitney. It was weird when she started on the show and we began playing the 'Ricky & Bianca Get To Know Each Other' bit. Back in Walford Sam tries to continue her fling with David and when this goes nowhere she tries to come between Ricky and his girlfriend, Bianca Jackson. We were all crying our eyes out the crew as well as the cast. When Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) arrives at the venue and reveals the truth about his affair with Callum, Bianca threatens him. Ronnie is known to have bad luck with her children, with her daughter, Danielle, dying as well as . Bianca arrives with her family, mother Carol, Carol's partner Alan, and her half-siblings Robbie, Sonia and Billie. Bianca has been featured in storylines including affairs, feuds, bereavements, family problems, spina bifida and abortion; two problematic marriages to Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) the first of which ended after it transpired that she had a previous affair with her mother's boyfriend Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass); her troubled and dysfunctional reconciliation with her estranged biological father David Wicks (Michael French); her friendship with Tiffany Mitchell (Martine McCutcheon); feuding against Tiffany's volatile husband Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp); embarking on tug-of-love for Ricky's affections against his first wife and Grant's younger sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook); discovering her 15-year-old stepdaughter, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), is being sexually abused by her fianc, Tony King (Chris Coghill), and his subsequent arrest for paedophilia; and forming a relationship with Terry Spraggan (Terry Alderton). Bianca later took on her mother's long term boyfriend Alan Jackson's surname after he met Carol in 1986 and they became a couple. EastEnders. On that same day, Archie is murdered and Sam becomes one of the suspects. But it's a double-edged sword. Episode Count Bianca Jackson (also Butcher) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders played by Patsy Palmer. Sam gives birth to a boy, Richard, but announces she is giving him up for adoption. Their slow introduction was a deliberate attempt by the programme makers to introduce the whole family over a long period. [5] Among them were the Jackson family, created by Tony McHale:[6] mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson), her four children, Bianca (Patsy Palmer), Robbie (Dean Gaffney), Sonia (Natalie Cassidy), and Billie (Devon Anderson), as well as Carol's partner Alan Jackson (Howard Antony). It's really funny. The Ultimate EastEnders Slap Compilation (3 Year Anniversary) TheEastEndBoy 51.1K subscribers Subscribe 256 Share 31K views 2 years ago #EastEnders I own none of this all rights go to the. It is then revealed that Phil asked Sam to get Ben away from Walford for a while, and find a flat in Spain, but Ben refuses the offer. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Ricky and Bianca were a hugely popular and well-loved partnership on the show, spawning one of the best (and perhaps most irritating) of TV catchphrases Rickaaaaay! I just want to warn all the young people. A spin-off DVD focusing on preparations for the wedding, EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford, was released in February 2010. By time 2002 rolled around, Sam Mitchell was set to make a return to Albert Square but it was decided that a new actor would step into the role. But in real life the actress fell into a spiral of drug addiction, her character was. She is the third of Carol Jackson's (Lindsey Coulson) four children and the result of her mother's one-night stand with Terry Cant, whom Sonia never knew. It just turned it around. Uncles In 2002 executive producer John Yorke brought the character back for a special spin-off show. A rift forms between Bianca and Ricky when the truth is revealed. Horrified, David promptly keeps his distance, and Bianca remains unaware of their biological relationship. I'm looking forward to the return of her family. Owing money, Bianca steals from a market trader in desperation, but she is caught and sent back to prison. [49] The storyline prompted an increase in calls to the children's help-line, ChildLine. Time finally runs out for Gray as the body of Tina is . When she arrived at the audition, McHale told producers Palmer was 16 as she would have been refused the part. He sets them up, the dealers turn violent, and Bianca and Ricky narrowly escape when armed police raid the establishment. David Wicks Address MORE : EastEnders star Kim Medcalf reveals huge Sam showdowns with Sharon, Kat and Denise, MORE : 10 soap spoilers this week: Coronation Street Nicky suspended, Emmerdale Meena aftermath, EastEnders Sams comeback, Hollyoaks crash aftermath, Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Ricky Butcher (1991-1996) Andy Hunter (2004-2005; deceased) We'd known each other for years. They soon marry in September 2004, despite Sam's crush Minty Peterson attempting to stop the wedding he has fallen in love with Sam and knows that Andy is only using her to gain control of the Mitchell assets. They chase him into the warehouse Lewis is able to hold them at gunpoint in the warehouse, until Phil attacks him, grabs the gun and is about to shoot him, before he is stopped by Ben. In 1999, Sam decides that she wants to settle down in Walford once more. Every word now counts, and all the previous audience attitudes of irritation or even condescension to this 'not very bright couple' [] become a feeling of utter absorption in their dilemma. She was past history as far as I was concerned, I certainly learned that. This is thought to have killed him; however, when Zoe and Sam leave the room, Den grabs Chrissie's ankle and she responds by hitting him on the head a second time finally killing him. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Terry and Bianca reunite, and at the last minute, Bianca gives Liam and Whitney her blessing to stay with Carol before taking Tiffany and Morgan to live in Milton Keynes. Gender EastEnders worked closely with NSPCC when devising the storyline. Sam returns on 18 April 2022, after being phoned by Phil in prison asking her to come back to Walford, Sam meets Phil at the prison to speak to him. Upon believing Sam, an outraged Peggy later confronts Chrissie at Den's funeral and smacks her onto his coffin vowing to prove Sam's innocence. Bianca Jackson (previously Butcher, also Branning) is the daughter of Carol Jackson and David Wicks, half-sister of Robbie, Joe, Karen, Sonia and Billie. Sam later agrees to be Ricky's partner at Mick and Janine's wedding. But I do love playing the character. Sonia calls Bianca to tell her about Tiffany's involvement in a drug ring, however Bianca is unable to come to Walford. Bianca is evicted from her home and her children are taken into care. However, Rampton also noted that underneath Bianca's bravado, the character is capable of showing "the most affecting vulnerability". Frank Butcher (1991-1996; deceased) She is comforted by Billie's friend, Connor Stanley (Arinze Kene), and they begin an affair, while Connor is also dating Whitney. [17] On-screen Natalie and Ricky found themselves sidelined and bullied by Bianca, forcing them together and leading to their eventual affair, which continued for several weeks on-screen, with Ricky seeing both Natalie and Bianca. [25] However, many were "moved" by the storyline,[12] and Patsy Palmer received critical acclaim for her acting throughout. Sam has a meeting with Jonah, one of Phil's criminal associates, and Sharon and Kat turn up, making Sam confuse herself as Sharon tells Jonah something else to what Phil had told Sam. Could he escape or end up in jail? Clare Butcher (1991-1996)Diane Butcher (1991-1996)Janine Butcher (1991-1996) And who can forget her ill-advised arson, or when she was one of the suspects in the Archie Mitchell whodunnit? Not only this, but there remains a continuing focus on iPlayer viewings given that EastEnders is constantly the top performing programme on the platform. Pauline FowlerMaggie Flaherty Distraught, Bianca has an abortion, which strains her marriage. "[12] On Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on 18 April 2008, Palmer explained that it was actually Ross, as a DJ, who had originally inspired the catchphrase.[16]. Bianca Jackson was born Bianca Branning to single mother Carol Branning in July 1977 after her fling with schoolmate David Wicks. The storyline was later used to spread a public message. She seeks advice from Ava Hartman, whose son Dexter used to be in a gang. When Bianca became pregnant once again in 1998, the scriptwriters included scenes of a practitioner advising the character to take folic acid, which protects against spina bifida. [30] Carol had last been seen on-screen in 1997. Bianca and Ricky - and Stacey and Bradley - tie the knot for the second time as EastEnders celebrates 25 years WHEN they first married in 1997, the wedding drew one of EastEnders' biggest-ever . Karen Wicks Sonia Jackson Patricia "Pat" Louise Evans (ne Harris, previously Beale, Wicks and Butcher) was the daughter of Lydia Harris, sister of Joan and Jimmy and mother of David and Simon. [67], On 22 May 2019, it was announced that Palmer would reprise her role as Bianca for a guest stint, five years after her departure. 10) Fighting with Sam Mitchell Shared history with Ricky meant that Sam and Bianca were often at loggerheads. MORE : Comedian Lucy Porter joins EastEnders for cameo role as Mitch Bakers love interest, MORE : EastEnders star Zack Morris hinted at exit from the soap weeks ago. Whitney also stays with Bianca when her engagement with Woody Woodward ends in 2017. Bianca Wicks Peggy Mitchell (deceased) Harry BealeRonnie BealeKenny Beale Jimmy Harris Stacey tries to put a big mistake right, Denise faces a moral conundrum, and Freddie comes up with a bizarre get-rich-quick scheme. Page Links: Bianca and Whitney's relationship is tested while they deal with what has happened but they eventually bond again and Bianca supports Whitney through Tony's trial. She rebuffs Ricky's declaration of love, deciding to stand by imprisoned lover Tony. Eventually, with help from Sharon and Dennis who end up learning the truth about their father's murder the Mitchells are finally able to prevent Johnny from destroying the videotape of Chrissie confessing Den's murder to her boyfriend, Danny's brother Jake Moon; the police are given the tape and they end up arresting Chrissie at the airport for Den's murder. She initially works at her uncle Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) fish and chip shop before becoming the market assistant of Sanjay Kapoor (Deepak Verma). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Despite talk of reconciling, Bianca opted to leave Ricky behind once again, leaving Liam in his care. 's TV editor Paul Johnston commented "As loud and garish as Bianca can be, she also has a huge heart when it comes to her children and would do anything to protect them. 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Sam does not know if Ricky or Jack is the father and she refuses to reconcile with Peggy; however when she is hospitalised and goes into labour, she reconsiders, requesting Peggy's help. Occupation After having a brief affair, Sam thinks she has fallen in love with Clive, but he makes it clear that he is only interested in sex when he tries to coax her into having a threesome. Jack decides that he wants to see Ricky so Sam drops him at the Brannings. judy norton children; court ordered community service california Bianca hasn't spoken to her mum since the whole Dan thing so it'll be good stuff. Entertainment website Digital Spy reported that: "Show producers have confirmed that the divorced pair's latest love twist will begin at Christmas when Ricky [] decides to pop the question to his childhood sweetheart. Bianca then arranges a spa day with Tiffany, and when she sees the man from the wedding again, she threatens him to stay away, revealing him to be Tony's son, Leo King (Tom Wells). When Carol sees that Bianca is still interested in fashion, she arranges for her to attend a course in Manchester. Filmed in Manchester in January 2002, the two part, hour-long special reunited the characters for the first time in over two years. Birth Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| When Liam does not come home, she goes to an estate to confront the gang and collect Liam but he decides to stay with the gang and when he does come home, Bianca locks him in his room to stop him seeing the gang. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Initially she feels hostile and resentful over David's absence for the majority of her life. After he finishes the relationship, a heartbroken Sam looks for comfort elsewhere. "Bianca slaps Ronnie hard around the face and a fight breaks out as both women struggle to tear at each other's hair. When Bianca sees Whitney getting drunk at The Queen Vic, she suggests that she attends her honeymoon alone to take her mind off Callum. When Carol sees that Bianca is still interested in fashion, she arranges for her to attend a course in Manchester. Later she runs her own clothing stall on Bridge Street market. ", "Patsy Palmer quits EastEnders to move her whole family to LA for "once in a lifetime opportunity", "How will Bianca leave 'Enders? Phil, Peggy and Ronnie also have motives, and in order to stop the police framing them, they decide Sam should take the blame and leave the country. Bianca is devastated when Carol learns that she has breast cancer. She initially works at her uncle Ian Beale's fish and chip shop, before becoming the market assistant of Sanjay Kapoor. In fact, I think that brief spin-off of a storyline for Ricky and Bianca was a double-edged sword. When Shirley recalls evil Gray claiming he saw Tina and with texts being sent from Tina, suspicions increase, leading to Gray feeling the biggest pressure yet. When Bianca sees Whitney getting drunk at The Queen Vic, she suggests that she attends her honeymoon alone to take her mind off Halfway and Bianca also plans a spa day with Tiffany. [72] Palmer explained that both Bianca and Tiffany have things they should tell each other, but they are avoiding it as they want to "protect" each other. Whilst at the wedding reception, Bianca witnesses a man giving Tiffany a kiss on the cheek and threatens him to stay away. [29] Commenting on her exit in 1999, Palmer said, "It was really sad. The character has also been twice-married, to Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs) and Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) the latter of which she eloped to Gretna Green in one of her early dramatic storylines. She added, "I probably wouldn't like Bianca if I knew her in real-life. Great-uncles [34] The spin-off or "soap bubble" was part of plans by Mal Young, the BBC controller of drama serials, to expand the EastEnders brand. When Ben Mitchell arrives at the venue and reveals the truth about his affair with Halfway, Bianca threatens him. But that was then and this is now the cast has nearly all changed and going back would be worse than foolish. 47 Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor Character - Actor This episode was uploaded to BBC iPlayer at 6am but was still shown at the regular time of 7:30pm on . Liam returns to the gang and eventually they are arrested and released on police bail. We won't be getting rid of Bianca's puffa jacket just yet". [38], "[I'm] really excited about rejoining the cast and working with old friends again [] I can't wait to explore what Bianca has been doing with her life and seeing what she is going to get up to next", Despite Palmer's earlier reservations, it was announced on 29 October 2007 that she would be reprising the role of Bianca. The relationship is further complicated, when during July 1995 David confides in the Samaritans charity (unbeknownst to any of his family) that he still feels sexually attracted to Bianca despite the knowledge that he is her biological father. Shes set for an explosive comeback riling up Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Sharon (Letitia Dean) straight away but refusing to reveal the reason shes returned to Albert Square. [73] The story was revealed during the final episode of Bianca's return stint with actor Tom Wells introduced as Leo King, the son of Tony. In the events of Andy's funeral, Sam smugly attends his will meeting; she meets up with his solicitor and expects to receive all his money and assets. Husband Pete Beale Jim Branning American Reacts to EastEnders (2002 Halloween Special) 'She was the real guvnor': EastEnders' June Brown is called a 'true pro' by co-stars Ricky Nor - 1br. This works successfully, and Sam even congratulates Chrissie for getting payback on Den telling her "You're quite a bitch, ain't ya!". The next day Scher contacted Palmer to say she had been offered an audition. Sam is suspicious of Keanu and follows him to a car-park and sees him meet with Samantha Keeble. Enter Kim Medcalf. Privacy Policy, EastEnders spoilers: TonyClayreveals significant changes for Callum Highways character in new story, Ill family dog who starred in EastEnders will die in weeks without treatment, EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway gets a promotion to detective but a big shock follows, EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, EastEnders star Lacey Turner reveals Stacey will go to major lengths to save Lily and her family, ready to cause a stir in Walford once more, Danniellas well-documented cocaine addiction, Sam is without her iconic on-screen mum Peggy. Great-grandfathers EastEnders' executive producers Diederick Santer and Jon Sen have described Bianca as "one of the most popular characters EastEnders has ever had",[83] and an "iconic creation", respectively. There may be a clash ahead. Ronnie does not want Sam or her baby near Jack. [72] On the wedding drama, Palmer commented, "like any Walford wedding, things don't quite go to plan at all. Son-in-law Chosen by thousands of TV viewers, the televised countdown was presented by Dale Winton and aired on ITV in 2001. [10] In 1996, Palmer described Bianca as someone who deserves "a good slap". From the day she lands back home, there are huge conflicts as old tensions resurface. But beyond that week, EastEnders is throwing everything at the subsequent episodes. She then tries to discourage Whitney from marrying Halfway but Whitney, albeit doubtful, is determined. Other names Join our fan panel: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-EE-PanelIf you or someone you know has been affected by any of the storylines on the show please visit this link for more information: https://bbc.in/2J6FisWThis is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. When Sam is reunited with her son Ricky, it is much to the opposition of Jack and Ricky's stepmum, Denise Fox. 779K views, 2.5K likes, 142 loves, 134 comments, 414 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from British Soaps: EastEnders | Bianca slaps Sam Mitchell It is later revealed that they were together whilst in Spain. The following year in 2015, Robbie returns and later moves with his son Sami Jackson to Milton Keynes with Bianca. When Bianca lets Liam stay at home alone, Kane sneaks in and invites Liam back to the gang. However, with Emmerdale having adverts (not to mention the ITV Player not exactly being user friendly), the BBCs move could well benefit EastEnders (and the newly added prime time repeat of Doctors) both on TV and online. Bianca's famous catchphrase, from the 8 April 2008 episode of, Relationship with Terry Spraggan and departure (2014), Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH), "The Hester Lacey Interview: Patsy Palmer", "Enders legend Patsy Palmer on her 20-year battle with drink and drugs and how she was saved by motherhood and love", "Entertainment Patsy Palmer to leave EastEnders", "Health: Will flour power help stop birth defects in future? Andy, realising Sam is no use to him, throws her out of their house leaving her penniless. Whilst Sam is still being blackmailed by Jonah, Shirley also blackmails her for money, which Sam cannot pay. In an interview, Palmer discussed the spin-off and the reasons why she did not want to return to EastEnders: "I have absolutely no desire to return to EastEnders. Occupation Mark Fowler Michelle Fowler Elizabeth Beale Martin Fowler Vicki FowlerMark FowlerLouie BealeHope FowlerAbi Branning Hospital. A ChildLine director, Julie Crossan, said, "Child sex abuse storylines on programmes such as EastEnders also encourage children to speak out. With Tina dead, the Carters face hugely challenging times and things are accentuated by the return of Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). It was confirmed in April 2012 that Bianca, Carol and Bianca's children would depart Albert Square later that month for six months. Danny Butcher (1991-1996) Pat Evans Reenie Branning Dot Branning (step) Female She popped up again from 1995 to 1996, but sadly, these stints were gripped by Danniellas well-documented cocaine addiction which often led her to be late to set. Following in the footsteps of original actress Danniella Westbrook, Kim previously played. Soon after, she meets a Spanish man named Guillermo, who is holidaying in England. It is later revealed that Sam is secretly working with Jonah to con her family, however her plans are stalled when Phil is released early from prison. Discover short videos related to eastenders bianca on TikTok. Beppe di Marco (1999)Steve Owen (2002; affair; deceased)Trevor Morgan (2002; deceased)Dennis Rickman (2003; deceased) Den Watts (2005; affair; deceased)Danny Moon (2005; kissed; deceased)Jack Branning (2009; affair, 2022; kissed) Don (until 2022)Keanu Taylor (2022; affair)Zack Hudson (2022) For other inquiries, Contact Us. Nephews The idea for the storyline was conceptualized by writer Simon Ashdown and other scriptwriters, when they were brainstorming ideas for Bianca's return to EastEnders. Knowing Sam is evading a prison sentence, Bianca reports her whereabouts and Sam is arrested. Initially, Ricky thinks he still has feelings for Sam, but eventually realises he is better off with Bianca and tries to let Sam down gently. Sam was first introduced as a 15-year-old - first played by Danniella Westbrook, then 17, who first appeared in . Bianca is devastated when Carol learns that she has breast cancer. Referring to her character's cousin in the Mitchell family, she said: "Billy works in the mortuary. She ends her relationship with Terry due to the jealousy of his former wife, Nikki Spraggan, and David leaves before marrying Carol. [73] Oates wanted to reintroduce Bianca as part of a bigger story and wanted to create a story that "propels after she's gone". Watch popular content from the following creators: eastenders content (@soniastrumpet85xx), Hunto81(@hunto81), Dramasoapeditsforyou(@dramasoapeditsforyou), Eastenders(@eastenders89), EASTENDERSWORLD(@eastendersworld), eastenders.tiktok(@eastenders.tiktok), Beaker Fandom(@tracybeakerfandom), eastendersclipszz . Sam Mitchell has been played by two actors: Danniella Westbrook and Kim Medcalf. She described Bianca as a "king-sized pain in the backside [] A screeching and screaming virago with a big mouth and pea-sized brain" and a "prize slapper [who] tormented all those whose paths [she] crossed. 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