Shabnam Masood’s EastEnders return ‘sealed’ to destroy sick Dean Wicks for drugs act against their daughter
Recent EastEnders scenes have seen Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) take sickening action against daughter Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green) in EastEnders to stop her from moving to Pakistan with mum Shabnam (Rakhee Thakrar).
Jade recently announced that Shabnam was moving to Pakistan to be closer to Zainab Masood, and informed Dean that she was planning to move with her.
Dean is famously disliked among the Albert Square residents, and without Jade he would be totally alone, so he was obviously hurt by the decision.
After a trip to the doctor confirmed that Jade had a chest infection, Jade revealed that she wouldn’t go to Pakistan until she had recovered.
In a shocking turn of events, Dean tampered with her antibiotics to ensure that she won’t get any better, meaning that she will stay with him for longer.
Dean’s plan could put Jade in serious danger, and we can only imagine how Shabnam would react if she found out what was going on.
Jade has previously mentioned how she moved in with Dean to escape Shabnam’s overprotective nature, which proves she is willing to go out of her way to protect her daughter.
Could she bet set to return to the Square if Dean’s actions are ever exposed?
Back in February, actress Rakhee Thakrar revealed that there had been no talk of a return for Shabnam up until that point, but things could have changed since then.
‘It’s so sweet that people are talking about it and I’m very touched that viewers want Shabnam back.’ She added to TV Times.
‘It’s weird because it was actually someone in a restaurant who told me that Jade was back, and I was like, “What, my daughter’s back?!”
‘I was so proud of what we did on the show and to have been part of it, and the fact that people still talk about Shabnam is amazing.’
Fans have been calling for Shabnam’s return ever since Dean came back to Walford last October. Could this part of the story be what finally brings her back?
EastEnders legend Danny Dyer is urging the government to give ‘Pie’n’Mash’ the respect it deserves.
In a new campaign addressed to Steve Barclay, DEFRA Secretary of State, the Mick Carter actor, 46, is seen on a war poster with the caption reading: ‘Your Pie’n’Mash needs YOU.’
Campaign creator Andy Green wrote: ‘It’s time we stood up and talked with pride about our traditional food – and there’s nothing more Cockney than Pie’n’Mash.
‘Whether you have a connection with the culture of ‘non-posh Londoners’ (either first generation, or through your parents, grandparents, and beyond), or just support the need to maintain traditions and local cultures, or just love some proper grub, this is the first step for the UK to celebrate a unique part of our history.’
The statement continued: ‘Pie’n’Mash has a long history but it ain’t a thing of the past. – this Protected Status – giving it the equal footing it deserves with other foods like Cornish Pasties or Bramley apple pies – would be a great way to show its continued importance to Cockneys, new and old, to the UK as whole, and boost its global recognition.’
Danny has previously expressed his love for the beloved dish so a photo of him was definitely the right choice.
Danny’s EastEnders character, the much loved Mick Carter, went missing at sea on Christmas Day 2022 and has since been presumed dead, following almost ten years of dramatic and hard hitting storylines.
Over the years, Mick learnt that his sister Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) was actually his mother, married the love of his life Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), subsequently got divorced and then married Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).
Among his family drama, Mick also had to deal with Linda’s alcoholism, as well as coming to terms with the fact that he had been abused as a child before speaking up in court against abuser Katy Harris.
Danny’s new role is worlds away from pub landlord Mick, as he makes his TV comedy debut in the Sky Original series Mr Bigstuff, playing the role of Lee.
Mr Bigstuff is a relatable comedy created by Ryan Sampson, who also stars as Lee’s brother Glen, that explores broken families, brotherhood, manhood and carpet sales.
