Whitney decides to put her fling with Leo on pause. Whitney later grows close to new bar manager Woody Woodward (Lee Ryan). They talk in his car until he goes to get some chips but forgets his wallet. Whitney tells him that will never happen. She argues with Lee over money and Danny Mitchell (Liam Bergin) who tries to kiss her. In the build-up to Tony's trial, Whitney contacts her biological mother Debra Dean (Ruth Gemmell) and tries to discuss the past; however, Debra is not interested and rejects her. Who is Whitney's new boyfriend on EastEnders? When they arrive home, Abi then falls in the door and she smashes their grandma Dot Branning's house phone. Rob then drags Whitney out of the house and into his car, while Janine and Lauren see them driving off. [6] The storyline was conceived when EastEnders series consultant Simon Ashdown viewed a documentary about homelessness, featuring a mother and child at a bus stop with nowhere to go. Occupation Half-Sisters When Whitney starts a relationship with a man named Lee, it is revealed that he is a friend of Rob's, and when Whitney agrees to meet Lee by text, Rob takes control of Lee's mobile phone. When Abi tells Lauren she can't tell her what to do, Lauren tells Abi to go and throw herself at Lee and that will give her another reason to mess up her job before its even started. Whitney decides to organise a night out and pawns her wedding ring for cash. Whitney is convinced that a jury won't believe her and that she'll go to prison, and after talking with Max about his own experience in prison, she decides to go on the run. The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3. Todd sees them, and Whitney later breaks up with him. Ryan tells Ricky and Bianca that Whitney was upset and does not think she is coping. Other names Great-grandfathers Bianca adopted Whitney from a young age and she looked at Bianca as a mother figure as her biological mother Debra walked out on her when she was a toddler, leaving Nathan to look after Whitney, then Nathan met Bianca and later Tiffany was conceived. Jack advises Whitney to start writing down everything Leo does as evidence which she does in a notebook. However, he regrets it and proposes to Whitney; she accepts. In a panic after realizing hes dead, Whitney calls Mick for help and he tells her they are going to the boat party for an alibi. [21] The Guardian's Aida Edemariam said of the beginning of the storyline: "what is most disturbing, watching [Tony and Whitney's] first scenes together, is not the sexuality of the situation per se, though that is uncomfortable - it's the subtle blackmail with which he keeps her in line. Mother 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. Whitney decides to give Lee another chance on the condition that he will never assault her again, therefore he should seek anger management therapy. However, he regrets it and proposes to Whitney; she accepts, Bianca disapproves of the engagement. Whitney and her family later go to the court to hear the verdict, though Whitney is not allowed inside. When Sharon questions Denny about his injury he says Whitney assaulted him. Linda Carter (2016-2017) The next morning, Whitney contacts Ryan and he asks to meet in the park. Last night's double episode (February 27) saw Whitney decide to . Lucy teases Tyler by telling him that Fatboy plans to publicly propose to Whitney, so Tyler tells Whitney he likes her but Whitney says it is too late. [5], McGarty filmed her 1000th episode as Whitney in June 2018, over ten years after she joined the soap. Everyone stands up for Whitney, knowing shes just being forced to tell them that, and Leo leaves. Bianca returns on the wedding day and convinces Whitney not to marry Halfway. She leaves him a voicemail message not knowing that he's following her. He storms back into the court calling Tony a monster. Whitney agrees to go on a date with Tyler and they agree to have sex but Whitney is unsure as she remembers her past and runs out, telling Tyler she never wants to see him again. Whitney Dean made her first appearance as the adopted daughter of her legal guardian Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer). They kiss and decide to wait until the time is right before having sex. Back in February on EastEnders, a drunk Abi Branning had sex with Lee Carter in an attempt to get pregnant to stand up the lie she told boyfriend Ben Mitchell that she was carrying his baby. She then admits she wants Tyler, leaving Fatboy heartbroken. It had initially been decided that, alongside Tony's sexual abuse, Whitney would be seen to self-harm. She grabs the knife in defence and he accidentally falls on it. Tony's barrister, Mrs Taylor, cross examines Whitney, trying to imply that she pursued him for several years, saying she refused to take 'no' for an answer and lied about the accusations. Whitney and Ryan share an emotional farewell. He cooks mince pies and says he wants to be a mechanic. Relationships/Known relatives Gender However, she is unaware that Lee has overheard her via the baby monitor. 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. When Bianca harangues him about the prospect of marriage, he gives her Whitney's money to put a down-payment on a flat. Mick Carter (2016-2017) Whitney is devastated when Tony accepts Bianca's marriage proposal, locking herself in her bedroom. They say an emotional farewell. 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. Upon accepting the role, he commented: "Shona doesn't act, or look, like a little child. When he finds him, they fight and fall over the edge of the pier. After speaking with Johnny and Lee, she decides to reply. "[15] Kevin Cahill, Chief Executive of Comic Relief, added "We have worked over many years with EastEnders in all kinds of ways. EastEnders spoilers: Whitney Dean's secret boyfriend revealed to be sex abuser Tony King's son Leo. Upset, Whitney contacts Rob and asks to stay with him - to which he accepts. Tragedy struck for Whitney when complication arose in He then opens a stall at the market to be close to Whitney and even goes on a date with Dotty imagining that she is Whitney. When she doesnt go to Kushs hearing Kat is upset with her and Kush visits Whitney where she apologizes to him for not being there for him, explaining she is still recovering from the graveyard ordeal. Whitney is disappointed to hear this and she desperately tries to contact him so she decides to secretly write him a letter. She is then devastated to find out that Billie had died in his sleep. [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. Whitney is disappointed to learn that Lee was behind the robbery at The Vic but is unaware how close to suicide he was. McGarty apologised for her lateness. Whitney discovers she is pregnant by Lee, but all her hints and attempts to tell him fail. In one of Eastenders' most controversial storylines to date, Tony - boyfriend of Whitney's mum Bianca, visits Whitney in her bedroom after his release from prison and the two kiss.. They had a sexual relationship that initially ended after Tony served a year-long prison sentence for assaulting a boy who apparently harassed Whitney. It says that Whitney would be better in Walford and without him, and that he has left without her. She puts a photo of herself and Lily online and is shocked when Ryan contacts her under the alias of 'Simon Parker'. Whitney then goes to the prison to visit Tony but is told that he has committed suicide. She sends a reply and lays flowers and candles for him. Todd is later scared off by a man who is interested in Whitney, and after he saves her and several other locals from a hostage situation, Whitney calls him a hero (he turns out to be her older half-brother). Tyler then surprises Whitney by kissing her. Whitney is pleased when Ryan is released from prison and he tells her he is moving to Wakefield. Our aim is instead to raise awareness of this very sensitive issue",[24] concluding his article with the summation: "The producers' dilemma is instructive to childrens charities and Ministers alike on how to confront the issue in a digestible manner which can stimulate an objective debate."[24]. Whitney and Halfway become engaged and during their respective stag and hen parties, Halfway confesses to having kissed Ben Mitchell. Whitney thinks Ryan may also be dead until he appears. At Billie's birthday party, Whitney ends up kissing Peter. Whitney and Billie nearly kiss but they are interrupted by Bianca. A few days later, Whitney is depressed and vulnerable and, when Mick kisses her, she responds. Although originally agreeing, Lee persuades her to stay and she moves into the pub with the Carters. The children spend a week in care after Bianca is arrested for assaulting a police officer, returning to her custody a week later and moving into Walford at the home of her grandmother Pat Evans (Pam St Clement). She then goes for a drink and Joey tries to comfort her which leads them to start flirting with one another. At the trial, Whitney's witness statement is played in court and when she says she was 12 years old when their relationship started, Ryan leaves in disgust. Whitney tries to leave the hotel room after talking to Tiffany but Leo does not let her, yelling at her as she hides in the bathroom that he wants her to admit the truth and say that she and Bianca had made up the story that Tony had abused Whitney. He offers Whitney and Lee to move in with him and she accepts, but later declines when Linda strongly disapproves of them moving so far away. However, they catch her in the act after returning the goods she stole and she agrees to get professional counselling. Whitney's hair starts falling out because of the stress. Jack is hospitalised with major injuries, and Whitney struggles to help Billie deal with his guilt and subsequent anger and rejection from the Branning and Jackson families. Whitney insists that she loves Halfway, but jilts him at the altar and encourages him not to live a lie with his sexuality. Whitney accepted the fact that the baby has gone, however, after her operation, she realises what's happened and breaks down in Lee's arms. Age However, she is unaware that Lee has overheard her via the baby monitor. The next day, a body is recovered from the sea, and is later revealed to be Rob who has died. She blames herself for leaving the party after she sees a text message from Billie saying he still loved her. The following month, she sends Lauren a message and meets her outside the police station, looking rough, as she has been arrested for shoplifting. Whitney then arranges to meet Ryan at the park. After having a heart-to-heart with Mick, Lee had second thoughts. We have been working with the EastEnders script writers and some of the young women from projects we support to ensure the story reflects the reality of young people caught up in sexual exploitation. But it soon ends when Whitney finds out that Connor has been two-timing with her and Bianca's mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson). Whitney is angry when Joey Branning kisses her. The BBC and television regulatory body Ofcom received upward of 90 complaints after Whitney's first scenes with Tony aired. Doof Doof Count Tony then tries to flee the square, but is rearrested by the police and sent to prison awaiting trial; Whitney decides to make a statement to the police. Whitney and Leo continue their fling, but Whitney struggles to move on from Halfway and attempts to kiss him, but is rejected. This causes Whitney to start drinking and Bianca suggests that Whitney go on her honeymoon alone to clear her mind off Halfway. "[5], The idea that McGarty play a child groomed for sex was put to the actress on 9 January 2008. Whitneys hair starts falling out because of the stress. After several weeks Lauren and Whitney make up. Several months later, after Bianca and the rest of the family move back, Whitney and Tyler plan to get their own home. Whitney runs away and Bianca's ex-husband Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) finds her drunk. He has stabbed someone and Debra is keeping the knife for him. She and Leo later rekindle their relationship despite Jack warning her he thinks Leo is suspicious and Tiffany telling her she has met him at Whitney and Halfway's wedding. EastEnders have already revealed who was knocked down by Whitney (Image: BBC) Though there was no evidence pointing to the Mitchells, Whitney is convinced that one of them are . The next day Whitney thinks Billie is ashamed of her, and he insists that Kylie is just a friend. In mid-July 2016. Linda clocked in on what was going on and went to see Whitney. Whitney and Woody kiss and have sex, and then a returning Mick finds them in bed together. He does, but she says it is like kissing her best friend. Together with Bianca's young biological daughter Tiffany Dean (Maisie Smith) and her two brothers Liam Butcher (James Forde) and Morgan Jackson-King (Devon Higgs) respectively, they all end up getting evicted by their landlord. 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. 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. Whitney Dean has made a difficult decision to terminate her pregnancy in EastEnders. Gray offers to represent Whitney and she is questioned by police who are doubtful as to why she would have gone to the boat party if she had killed Leo in self-defence. Spin-off Appearances Ryan turns up late and hides on seeing Stacey, and remains unseen as a result. Jim Branning (adoptive; deceased) Pete Beale (adoptive; deceased) The children return to Bianca a week later, moving into Pat Evans' home, although Whitney is initially angry with Bianca for letting them down. She's very natural, very instinctive and a natural actress. Whitney finds it and, looking inside, sees a condom. When Woody is offered a job in Spain as a bar manager, he asks Whitney to come with him and she accepts. [5] Shona McGarty was cast in the role. She moves in with Janine Butcher and gets a work trail at the Queen Vic, however, she is fired for stealing. In November 2017, her fiance, Woody Woodward, is offered a job at a bar in Spain and takes it. Kylie and her friend Connor track Billie and Whitney down in Walford, where Kylie tells Whitney she will look after her. Sharon complains and Whitney is suspended, but appeals for her job and is allowed to keep it. When he finds him, they fight and fall over the edge of the pier. Woody arrives and punches the guard, and takes Whitney home. EastEnders spoilers follow. Whitney goes to Kats house to apologize for not being there to support Kush and they make up, but when they go back to Dots house they discover the place has been ransacked as Leo was searching for Tonys letter. Poor Whit's had a string of failed romances since she arrived in the Square back in 2008, as. Gilly Green, Head of UK Grants at Comic Relief, said: "It is vital that we continue to alert young people to the dangers if we are to stop them being exploited and the opportunity to work with EastEnders will make a huge audience aware of this issue. Abi admits to Whitney she had a one-night stand and gave Lee chlamydia. Leo is then arrested at the Vic thanks to Jack and Whitney, Martin, Lush and Kat go to celebrate. EastEnders spoilers: Zack and Whitney's tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach. 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