EastEnders star Jo Joyner has admitted that she was surprised when she heard that Greg Jessop would turn his back on her character Tanya in an upcoming storyline twist. Greg returns to Albert Square at the end of next week after Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) makes contact with him, which prompts Tanya to confide in her estranged husband over her cancer. However, although Greg (Stefan Booth) sympathises with Tanya, he seems unable to cope with the news and soon makes a hasty exit - leaving Lauren to carry on facing the burden of her mother's illness alone. Joyner told Inside Soap: "[Tanya] gets carried away as she talks to him. Tanya wants some support, but Greg won't give it to her. He says, 'I've got to go, the car's on the meter'. I mean, come on! Who ever had a car on a meter in Albert (more)...
- 10/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Greg Jessop makes a brief return to Albert Square next week after Lauren begs him to come back and see Tanya. Struggling under the pressure of keeping Tanya's cancer secret and fearing that her mother isn't coping, Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) makes a desperate phone call to Greg - claiming that Tanya is "lonely" and would love to see him. Later, at the salon, Tanya is stunned to see Greg (Stefan Booth) and they soon head back to Max's place for a chat. Tanya (Jo Joyner) initially makes an excuse for Lauren's concern and her own tired appearance, but Greg can sense that something else is wrong so she finally tells him the truth. As (more)...
- 10/10/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Stefan Booth has confirmed that viewers have not yet seen the last of his character Greg Jessop. Greg bowed out from Walford earlier this month after discovering that his wife Tanya (Jo Joyner) had been having an affair with her ex Max Branning (Jake Wood), but Booth has recently been back on set at EastEnders filming new scenes in the role. "Tanya and Greg need some time apart, but he'll be coming back to sort things out," Booth told Inside Soap. "There are still so many questions that need answering after the big reveal. "I can't tell you too much but the door was always left open for Greg to return - and he does." Asked whether Greg will show a nastier side following his heartbreak, the actor (more)...
- 8/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders has tonight aired the dramatic climax to Tanya Jessop's romantic dilemma, which saw the businesswoman make the surprise decision to reject both of the men in her life. In this evening's explosive edition of the Walford soap, Tanya met up with ex-husband and secret lover Max Branning (Jake Wood) at their bedsit as planned after receiving the worrying news that she may have cancer. However, haunted by the memory of her late father becoming a burden to her mother when he was ill, she soon left Max stunned by announcing that she had changed her mind and they couldn't be together. After refusing to confide in Max about the reasons for her decision, Tanya (Jo Joyner) soon returned home and tried to let husband Greg (Stefan Booth) down gently, telling him that they needed time apart. Meanwhile, back at his own house, Max sparked an emotional showdown (more)...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Stefan Booth has insisted that he is not as naïve as his EastEnders character Greg Jessop, admitting that he would have dumped cheating Tanya weeks ago. Greg is currently oblivious to the fact that his wife has been having an affair with her ex-husband Max Branning (Jake Wood), but the infidelity storyline is expected to reach an explosive climax in next week's episodes. Booth commented during an appearance on This Morning today: "Poor old Greg - he's been taken for a ride, hasn't he? He really has. But it's been a really great experience up until this point and I'm really glad. What was meant to be three or four episodes has turned into a gargantuan year." Asked if Greg is completely blind to Tanya's (Jo Joyner) affair, the actor replied: "He is. I have to be honest, if it was me, I would have been out in (more)...
- 8/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jo Joyner has said that EastEnders fans are split over Tanya Jessop's affair with her ex-husband Max Branning. The Albert Square plot saw the mother-of-three begin a secret relationship with her former partner after marrying builder Greg (Stefan Booth). "It's like Marmite," the actress told TV Times magazine. "Some people hate the idea, others love it. "A lot of people think Max is really smarmy. They're the ones who don't fancy him. The ones who fancy him feel like Tanya and forgive him because he's just naughty and they love it." An upcoming storyline will see Tanya's world turned upside down when she is diagnosed with cervical cancer. Joyner admitted that the illness will (more)...
- 8/3/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
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- 7/28/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
EastEnders businesswoman Tanya Jessop finds herself caught in the middle between her family and new husband Greg in tonight's episode of the soap. When Tanya's outspoken mother Cora (Ann Mitchell) turns up to stay at the house for a few days due to problems in her neighbourhood, Greg (Stefan Booth) is furious as his wife hadn't even bothered to mention that she was coming. Deciding that it's finally time to assert himself, Greg informs Tanya (Jo Joyner) that he wants them to move house (more)...
- 7/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Tanya Jessop will be attacked by her love rival in front of her son. Furious Vanessa Gold (Zoe Lucker) lashes out after discovering the beautician (Jo Joyner) has been having an affair with her fiancé Max Branning (Jake Wood), who is also Tanya's ex-husband. Vanessa storms into Tanya's house and punches her before the pair grapple on the floor, much to the horror of the blonde's current husband Greg (Stefan Booth) and three-year-old Oscar. A source told the News of the World newspaper: "She hunts Tanya down to her house and forces her way in before attacking her. "There is nothing like...
- 7/10/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
One of the cast from Britain’s favorite soap has teamed up with a leading UK charity to help in the fight against kidney disease.
EastEnders star Stefan Booth, who plays builder Greg Jessop in the popular BBC One soap, has been made an ambassador for Kidney Research UK, pledging his support to the charity following his personal experiences of the illness.
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EastEnders star Stefan Booth, who plays builder Greg Jessop in the popular BBC One soap, has been made an ambassador for Kidney Research UK, pledging his support to the charity following his personal experiences of the illness.
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- 6/24/2011
- Look to the Stars
EastEnders star Stefan Booth has filmed an on-set video for the soap's official site, revealing how much he enjoys playing his character Greg Jessop. Speaking in the behind-the-scenes chat, Booth explained: "I suppose I quite like the angle that Greg has come in at. "You look at the soap and you see a lot of aggression between people, but they've brought in a character who's very easygoing, very approachable (more)...
- 6/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Stefan Booth has refused to rule out the possibility of a punch-up between his character Greg Jessop and love rival Max Branning. Greg tied the knot with Max's ex-wife Tanya (Jo Joyner) last month, though viewers have seen that Tanya seems unable to fully switch off her feelings for her former partner. At the same time, Max is also still harbouring hopes of a reunion with Tanya after they enjoyed a passionate clinch following his recent car accident. Discussing who would win in a fight between Greg and Max, Booth told Inside Soap that Greg "would do his best to avoid fisticuffs" in most areas of his life. However, he added: "If he had to fight over anything, (more)...
- 5/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' Tanya Jessop is set to break her new husband's heart as she embarks on a torrid affair with her ex. The beautician - played by Jo Joyner in the BBC One soap - has already kissed former husband Max Branning on her wedding day to Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth) last month but the affair is set to reach new levels soon as she jumps into bed with her ex. A source told The Sun: "Sparks will fly between Max and Tanya this summer. The shoe's on the other foot for Tanya because in the past, she's been a victim...
- 5/7/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Tanya Branning could find herself stuck in a love triangle with her former and present husbands. Jo Joyner - who plays the confused mum - thinks her alter-ego still has feelings for her former spouse Max Branning, and although she appears to be happy with handyman Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth) she will always go back to bad boy Max. She said: "If Tanya reunited with Max I'd despair. But I do understand her. Some people are like dogs and Tanya is ultimately a one-man woman. "But she shouldn't mess with Greg. She needs to either live with Max knowing she'll...
- 4/23/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Stefan Booth has revealed that he likes the fact his character is involved in some of the soap's biggest dramas. The actor plays Greg Jessop in the BBC One soap, who is currently on honeymoon with new wife Tanya, unaware that she is still in love with ex-husband Max. According to Pa, he said: "It's a drama! And from an acting perspective it's really good because we get some really gritty storylines, so from a personal point of view (more)...
- 4/23/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jake Wood has revealed that he is glad the soap's writers are revisiting the unresolved feelings between Max and Tanya Branning, played by Jo Joyner. The pair's relationship comes back to the forefront of the Walford drama this week as Max pays a visit to Tanya on the day of her wedding and claims that it should be him standing next to her at the church rather than her fiancé Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth). In a further twist, Max has a car crash while taking daughter Abi to the ceremony later that day. EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood recently teased that the accident could spark changes for Tanya, Greg, Max and his partner Vanessa. Speaking to Scottish tabloid the Sunday Mail about Max and Tanya's complicated relationship, Wood commented: "Max and Tanya are intertwined. They can't live with (more)...
- 4/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders newcomer Stefan Booth has revealed that it is "refreshing" to play a nice character. The actor, who plays Greg Jessop in the BBC One soap, said that he usually plays "bad boys" in the likes of Hollyoaks. "Greg is probably one of the few happy characters in the Square and [Tanya] is his whole world," he told The People. "I think that's nice to see in the soap. I love playing bad boys but this has been a refreshing change." Speaking of being new to the show, he said: "I (more)...
- 4/10/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Stefan Booth has said that his EastEnders character Greg Jessop dreams of starting a family with fiancée Tanya Branning. The pair, who have been an item for a year, take centre stage on the soap next week as their wedding day arrives following months of planning. Tanya already has three children from her relationship with ex-husband Max. Jo Joyner, who plays the character, recently suggested that she should not have a fourth. However, speaking to Pa, Booth commented: "I'm sure kids would definitely be on the list of wants for Greg - everything that's secure and 2.4 and blissfully normal - but it's EastEnders, isn't it? "You're in EastEnders, (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jo Joyner has revealed that she doesn't want her character to have any more children. The actress, who plays mum of three Tanya Branning in the BBC One soap, admitted that after being pregnant in the show and then in real life, she hopes there won't be any new arrivals for Tanya with new partner Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth). According to Pa, she said: "Four?! I don't know, I don't think I could face another year - I had a year of being pregnant on telly as Tanya, then in real life I was pregnant with twins, give me a break! I don't think I could wear a bump, real or not, for another couple of years, surely. "No, I don't think... Oscar's only three and Abi and Lauren are entering into quite a difficult time, they're young women, (more)...
- 4/3/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has confirmed that Max Branning's forthcoming car crash will have a long-lasting impact on life in Albert Square. Next month, fans will see Max (Jake Wood) face peril as he crashes his car into a lorry on the day of his ex-wife Tanya's wedding. His daughter Abi is also in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Reports have suggested that a horrified Tanya (Jo Joyner) will flee from the church after she hears about the accident, just moments after she has tied the knot with partner Greg Jessop, played by Stefan Booth. Speaking to Inside Soap, Kirkwood explained that the dramatic scenes pave (more)...
- 3/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Tanya Branning will make the shock decision to flee her own wedding in a forthcoming EastEnders storyline, according to reports. The Walford mum, played by Jo Joyner, runs off the day after hearing that her ex-partner Max (Jake Wood) has been seriously hurt in an accident, the Daily Mail claims. Yesterday, it was revealed that the cast of the BBC soap had been filming out on location for Tanya's wedding to Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth). However, news of Max's accident is expected to throw the day into turmoil as Tanya is keen to be at the car salesman's (more)...
- 2/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The cast of EastEnders filmed out on location yesterday for the forthcoming wedding of Tanya Branning and Greg Jessop. In scenes to be broadcast in early April, the couple prepare to tie the knot in front of friends and neighbours, with Kat and Alfie Moon, Pat Evans, Ronnie Branning and Roxy Mitchell among the guests on the day. Ian Beale, meanwhile, is expected to take on the role of Greg's best man. Builder Greg - played by Stefan Booth - was first introduced to EastEnders late last year as he spent time refurbishing the Queen Vic (more)...
- 2/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Stefan Booth has admitted that he thinks there is potential for Tanya and Max Branning to be reunited. The actor, who joined EastEnders as Tanya's (Jo Joyner) fiance Greg in September, told Soaplife that the builder does not have the same fears about living on Albert Square as Tanya does. "Greg sees no reason why he and Max can't live side by side in peace," he said. "Greg assures her it will be fine. They're engaged and it's been on the cards for a while so he thinks they should make it official." (more)...
- 12/30/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
<b>EastEnders</b> newcomer <b>Stefan Booth</b> has revealed that he is keen for his character Greg Jessop to have a long-lasting relationship with fiancée Tanya Branning. Greg made his first appearance on screen back in October, having been mentioned as the new love in Tanya's life some months earlier. However, the pair have only been appearing on screen infrequently as they are currently still living away from Albert Square. Speaking to Digital Spy at a recent photo shoot for <b>Gay Times</b>' Naked Issue, Booth was asked whether the characters will come to the fore in the months ahead. He replied: "I hope so... It's funny, because people want to know what's going on at the moment because there's been a big press release that I'm in <b>EastEnders</b>, but I had lots of prior work commitments before I came in,...
- 12/2/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Stefan Booth has revealed that he is so "excited" to have joined the cast of EastEnders. The former Hollyoaks and The Bill actor made his on-screen debut as Tanya Branning's fiancé Greg last week. Speaking to Soaplife about Greg's relationship with Tanya (Jo Joyner), Booth said that it is "very physical". "She's fun, she's girly and he wants to look after her," he continued. "He wants to be part of her and her family's life. He likes that she's (more)...
- 10/4/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Stefan Booth is to join 'EastEnders' as the handsome fiance of Tanya Branning. The former 'Hollyoaks' actor - who has also starred in ITV1's 'The Bill' - has been signed up with the BBC One soap on a short-term contract but hopes to extend it later in the year. Stefan will play Greg, who turns up in Albert Square next month to work on the reconstruction of the Queen Vic pub, after it burns down in a fire. But while fiance Tanya (Jo Joyner) is totally in love and flaunts her husband-to-be around the square - her ex-husband, Max Branning - played by Jake ..
- 8/17/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Former Hollyoaks and The Bill star Stefan Booth has landed a part in EastEnders, taking on the role of Tanya Branning's new fiancé Greg. The 30-year-old actor will make his first appearance in Albert Square next month when builder Greg turns up to work on the reconstruction of the Queen Vic following a dramatic blaze at the pub. According to reports today, while the role of Greg is currently a guest part, Booth is keen to stick with the soap on a longer-term basis.
Jo Joyner and Stefan Booth as Tanya Branning and Greg Speaking of his casting, Booth commented: "I'm absolutely delighted to be coming into Albert Square. Even as a kid, whenever I wasn't running around making mischief, we'd all sit in front (more)...
Jo Joyner and Stefan Booth as Tanya Branning and Greg Speaking of his casting, Booth commented: "I'm absolutely delighted to be coming into Albert Square. Even as a kid, whenever I wasn't running around making mischief, we'd all sit in front (more)...
- 8/17/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ex-Hollyoaks and Dancing On Ice star Stefan Booth has signed up for pantomime in Lowestoft. Booth, who also starred in The Bill, will play the "dashing Prince" in the Marina Theatre production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. "Pantomime is very special and such a magical experience for all the family," said Booth. "I'm really excited about the show and coming to Lowestoft. I'm a keen (more)...
- 7/1/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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