Criminal underdog Steve Owen with his wife Mel Owen.
EastEnders - Mel Owen's Death (14th November 2019)
EastEnders - Mel Owen's Death (14th November 2019)
EastEnders - Mel's Best Bits (1998 - 2019)
Mel Owen: During her original tenure in the soap, Mel was featured in high-profile storylines, such as a wedding to local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to mark the Millennium Eve celebrations on New Year's Eve 1999; a problematic and dangerous marriage to criminal Steve Owen (Martin Kemp); a one-night stand with Steve's nemesis Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden); and a close friendship with Phil's estranged girlfriend Lisa Shaw (Lucy Benjamin). Writers also placed Mel at the centre of a storyline marking the show's increase to four weekly episodes in 2001, when she is kidnapped by her ex-lover Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) after Steve and Phil conspired to frame him for the latter's shooting.
Throughout her time on the show, especially since her 2018 return, when Mel became more of a villain, she has become somewhat more "wicked" and has a harder edge, when compared to her early appearances. In her second stint on the show, Mel was included in storylines such as working for crime boss Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack); colluding with Phil against Ciara's ex-husband Aidan (Patrick Bergin); a relationship with Phil's rival Jack Branning (Scott Maslen); an engagement and marriage with former policeman Ray Kelly (Sean Mahon); covering up Ray's murder after he was shot dead by her son Hunter (Charlie Winter) for attempting to kill her; and trying to stop Hunter from going to prison and later harboring him when he escapes, which culminates with Hunter being shot dead by the police after he held her hostage and nearly shot Phil and Lisa's daughter Louise (Tilly Keeper) after shooting her brother Ben (Max Bowden). Following Hunter's death, Mel developed a feud with Phil's wife Sharon (Letitia Dean) and blackmailed her after learning of her affair with Louise's boyfriend Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). This concludes with Mel being involved in a high-speed car chase with Sharon upon attempting to expose her affair with Keanu to Phil, only to end up subjugated to a vehicle collision that results in Sharon rescuing Mel, before Mel is then killed after walking into the path of an incoming lorry.
EastEnders - Mel's Best Bits (1998 - 2019)
Cindy Beale (also Williams) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michelle Collins. During her time on the show, Cindy embarked on a prolonged relationship with her would-be husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Their marriage soon deteriorated, however, due to Cindy's selfish streak that shows the character becoming unfaithful to Ian and growing more concerned about her own needs than their own children. She lies and schemes to ensure that she gets what she wants.
Actress Michelle Collins was asked to audition for the part by the soap's co-creator, Julia Smith, who saw her perform on stage. Collins had previously auditioned for the role of original character Mary Smith, but at the time Julia Smith had decided they did not want that character to be from London, so that role went to Linda Davidson. Three years on, Collins won the role of Cindy. She has commented, "Cindy arrived for 11 episodes, working on a hat stall and as a tease for Wicksy, but evolved into a much juicier character. Julia Smith said it would change my life. I didn't believe her - how wrong I was."
Cindy Is Arrested | EastEnders
Cindy Is Arrested | EastEnders
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EastEnders - Ian confronts Cindy in Italy (11th November 1997)
Maureen "Little Mo" Slater (also Morgan and Mitchell) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Kacey Ainsworth from 18th September 2000 to 26th May 2006.
In January 2000, Ainsworth was one of thirty actresses who auditioned for the role of Little Mo. The character was created as part of the new Slater family. In 2004 Ainsworth took extended leave from the serial. In 2006 Ainsworth announced her decision to leave the serial after six years in order to pursue other projects, she spoke about how much she loved playing Little Mo, but knew there was life outside of the serial. In 2010 Ainsworth revealed she would return to EastEnders if asked.
Trevor sexually assaults Little Mo Part 1 - EastEnders - BBC
Trevor sexually assaults Little Mo Part 1 - EastEnders - BBC
Trevor sexually assaults Little Mo Part 2 - EastEnders - BBC
Trevor sexually assaults Little Mo Part 2 - EastEnders - BBC
Trevor Morgan has an abusive and troubled relationship with his wife Mo Morgan.
Little Mo vs Trevor - stand off! - EastEnders - BBC drama
Little Mo vs Trevor - stand off! - EastEnders - BBC drama
EastEnders - Trevor Morgan Attacks Little Mo Morgan (23rd October 2001)
EastEnders - Trevor Morgan Attacks Little Mo Morgan (23rd October 2001)
Little Mo beats Trevor with Iron | EastEnders
Little Mo first arrived on Albert Square on 18 September 2000, along with her family: father Charlie (Derek Martin), grandmother Big Mo (Laila Morse) and sisters Lynne (Elaine Lordan), Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Zoe (Michelle Ryan), although Zoe is later revealed to be Kat’s secret daughter following a family argument. They are also accompanied by Lynne’s boyfriend Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves) and later joined by Little Mo's estranged husband Trevor Morgan (Alex Ferns), a handyman who surprises Little Mo with his arrival just days before they celebrate Christmas that year.
Little Mo beats Trevor with Iron | EastEnders
Trevor starts a house fire to trap Little Mo on Halloween - EastEnders - BBC drama
Trevor and Tom go out in a blaze of glory - EastEnders - BBC
Trevor starts a house fire to trap Little Mo on Halloween - EastEnders - BBC drama
Trevor and Tom go out in a blaze of glory - EastEnders - BBC
It soon becomes clear that their marriage was previously troubled, due to Trevor being physically and mentally abusive towards her as a result of his servere mood swings and violent temper. This is further evident when Little Mo tries to leave her husband, but he deceives her into staying with him and proceeds to isolate his wife from her family – who despise Trevor due to his abusive nature. She always forgives him and even agrees to start a family. However, when he rapes her after she buys a hat to wear to Lynne’s wedding which he has forbidden her from attending, she realizes she cannot bring a child into such an environment and goes back on the contraceptive pill. She finally leaves Trevor when she discovers he had deleted a message from Zoe, who has run away from home. Eventually, Little Mo attacks Trevor, hitting him with an iron when he attacks her. She goes home thinking he is dead, but when she and her sisters return to the scene, he is gone. Little Mo is prosecuted and found guilty of attempted murder but is released after Trevor does a deal with the Slaters: he will not give evidence against Mo, if Kat does not press charges against him for assaulting her.
After Little Mo moves out and has to divorce Trevor, he terrorizes her and takes her and Sean, his son with Donna Andrews (Paula Jennings), hostage in the Slater home, which catches fire. Fireman Tom Banks (Colm Ó Maonlaí) saves Little Mo and Sean. He goes back for Trevor but the fire explodes a can of petrol. Tom and Trevor die in the explosion as the dark days of Trevor are over with once and for all.
That must hurt! Mo smashes her abusive husband Trevor around the head with an iron.
Dennis Rickman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nigel Harman.
Sharon discovers Dennis is a murderer part 1 - EastEnders - BBC
He originally came to Walford - a fictional borough in East London - in 2003 as a new member of the Watts family who had a difficult past and rough childhood, though his identity was unknown for almost thirty years. Dennis soon became a regular presence in Walford's market town Albert Square, and in the summer of that year he murdered his former gangland boss Jack Dalton (Hywel Bennett) after discovering that the latter was responsible for the apparent death of Dennis' illegitimate father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) in February 1989. Before he killed Dalton, however, Dennis discovered that Den had actually survived the shooting and - thanks to the help of his father's old mistress Jan Hammond (Jane How) - partly contributed to Den's eventual return in September 2003. The follow-up of Den's comeback saw him and Dennis compete against each other in a longstanding conflict that eventually came to an end in 2005 when Den was ultimately killed off on the show's twentieth anniversary episode dated 18th February 2005; Dennis later discovered his father's fate on 29th August 2005, the same day he finally married his adopted sister Sharon (Letitia Dean) after the couple managed to repair their once-forbidden romance.
Sharon discovers Dennis is a murderer part 2 - EastEnders - BBC
Sharon discovers Dennis is a murderer part 1 - EastEnders - BBC
Sharon discovers Dennis is a murderer part 2 - EastEnders - BBC
During his time on the show, Dennis established an intense feud with his alpha-male rival and the square's undisputed top-dog kingpin Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) - also Sharon's on-off boyfriend. He also bonded with his and Sharon's half-sister Vicki Fowler (Scarlett Alice Johnson); formed a mutual friendship with Dalton's right-hand mobster Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs); embarked on an initial relationship with his brief girlfriend Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan); developed a warm companionship with local gossip Dot Cotton (June Brown); slept with his acquaintance Kate Morton (Jill Halfpenny) during her marriage prospects with Phil; instituted major interactions with Sharon's family friend Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) along with fellow neighbour Pat Harris (Pam St Clement) and Zoe's surrogate father Charlie (Derek Martin); temporarily clashed with Phil's brother Grant (Ross Kemp) over the latter's previous marriage with Sharon; and later teamed up with the Mitchell Brothers along with their mother Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) and cousin Billy (Perry Fenwick) to help the their family bring Sharon's stepmother Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) to justice for killing Den and framing Peggy's daughter Sam (Kim Medcalf) for his murder.
Phil Mitchell Pushes Dennis Rickman To The EDGE! | EastEnders
Sharon & Dennis: Their Story - Part 1
Sharon & Dennis: Their Story - Part 1
Phil Mitchell Pushes Dennis Rickman To The EDGE! | EastEnders
In his exit storyline towards the climax of 2005, Dennis became enemies with the square's reigning crime lord Johnny Allen (Billy Murray). This came to an unfortunate end when Dennis brutally attacked Johnny for threatening him and throttling Sharon into leaving Walford, as well as killing Andy on the night Den died earlier on. Consequently, Johnny survived the attack and arranged for his henchmen Danny Moon (Jake Maskall) to kill Dennis in retribution; Dennis was later stabbed on that night amid the New Year fireworks celebrating 2006 and he ultimately died in Sharon's arms.
Johnny Allen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Billy Murray. He first appeared on 4 January 2005 and became the show's primary antagonist until the character was axed and killed off on 20 October 2006.
Dennis DIES In Sharon's Arms! | EastEnders
Danny Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jake Maskall. He made his first appearance on 30 December 2004 and was initially axed in July 2005, but reappeared on 21 March 2006 and was killed off on 31st March 2006.
Dennis DIES In Sharon's Arms! | EastEnders.
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Nearly three months after the character's death, Dennis became the posthumous catalyst for the Get Johnny Week storyline in which Phil and Grant sought to help Sharon avenge his death by bringing antagonist Johnny Allen to justice; in the end, Dennis death is avenged when his killer Danny was shot dead by his brother Jake (Joel Beckett) while Johnny was forced by his daughter Ruby (Louisa Lytton) to surrender himself to the police after she discovered that her father is responsible for Dennis' murder. Later on, Dennis' death ends up getting avenged by Ruby's boyfriend Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) when he causes Johnny to die of a heart attack following the latter's sentencing to life imprisonment for Dennis Rickman's murder. Sharon later gave birth to her and Dennis' son, Dennis Rickman Jnr In early January 2014, Sharon finally learned the truth about Dennis' death from Phil Mitchell and the subject is raised again after Dennis Rickman Jnr dies in February 2020, after a quarrel with the show's protagonist Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) in the programme's 35th anniversary special.
Joel Beckett (born Joel Bygraves; 27 November 1973) is an English actor, known for playing Jake Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and as Lee in the original version of the comedy series The Office. Born in Potton, Bedfordshire, he was educated at Bedford School. He also appeared in other television series such as Holby City and Band of Brothers. In 2005 he appeared in the film Green Street as a pub landlord.
Louisa Claire Lytton (born 7th February 1989) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Ruby Allen in EastEnders and Beth Green in The Bill.
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Danny Moon was played by Jake Maskall (Image: BBC)
In February 2020, Dennis is killed in a Boat Crash that was unintentionally caused by his adoptive father, Phil Mitchell, after being locked in a room by Ian Beale. Ian attempted to save Dennis Rickman Jr, but it was too late. The day Dennis Rickman Jr died was the same day his younger brother, Albie Watts was born.
Sean Slater is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Robert Kazinsky who made his first appearance on 22 August 2006. Sean's existence was revealed on 9 December 2005 when his sister Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) returns to Walford after their mother, Jean (Gillian Wright), attempts suicide.
Please click on the image left for the 35th Anniversary edition of EastEnders broken into segments.
Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell
Ben Mitchell's Menacing Moments 💪 | EastEnders
Ben Mitchell's Menacing Moments 💪 | EastEnders
Ben's storylines include: a feud between the show's Mitchell and Beale families for his custody; developing a love of dance and the arts, which is a source of tension between him and his father, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden); being physically and mentally abused by Phil's girlfriend Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson); struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality and then attempting to hide it before coming out; being imprisoned for manslaughter after unintentionally killing Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison); having a daughter, Lexi Pearce, with Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), finding out his mother Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is still alive after faking her own death, relationships with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) and the closeted Callum Highway (Tony Clay), coming to terms with Paul's death in a homophobic attack, being shot by Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter), blackmailing Martin Fowler (James Bye), losing his hearing after sustaining an injury during the boat crash and going into crime with Danny Hardcastle (Paul Usher). In April 2022, it was announced Ben was to feature in a male rape storyline, in which he was raped by Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan).
Stella Crawford.
Stella Crawford is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Sophie Thompson from 7 September 2006 to 23 July 2007. The character's story arc revolves on her relationship with established character Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), during which she mentally and physically abuses his son Ben (Charlie Jones) for months in the build-up to her and Phil’s wedding. On the day of the wedding, Ben's ordeal is finally discovered causing Stella to flee with Phil giving chase, determined to make her pay for what she has done to his son; this culminates in Stella being killed-off when she commits suicide by jumping off a roof to her death.
EastEnders - Phil Finds Out That Stella Has Been Abusing Ben (20th July 2007)
Evil Stella Bullies Ben | EastEnders
Evil Stella Bullies Ben | EastEnders
EastEnders - Phil Finds Out That Stella Has Been Abusing Ben (20th July 2007)
An Angry Phil Chases Down Stella | EastEnders
An Angry Phil Chases Down Stella | EastEnders
Stella Crawford Dies | EastEnders
Stella Crawford Dies | EastEnders
When she was first introduced, Stella appeared to be a scatterbrained but well-meaning character who lived on her own and had developed something of a drink problem when Phil first met her. She dryly comments on this, saying "You're getting a basic picture of a spinster here, aren't you? You're probably wondering if I've got any cats." However, as the show went on and her relationship with Phil's son, Ben, was explored, it became clear that Stella was a deranged and mentally unstable character, who psychologically and physically abused Ben whilst manipulating him in her attempts to improve her relationship with his father. Supposedly, Stella's instability is a result of parental neglect.
Sneaking Into George Michael's GARDEN? 🎤⛲️ | EastEnders
Heather Trott (also Peterson) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Cheryl Fergison.
She made her first appearance on 26th June 2007. The character was introduced as a guest character, but later became a regular. The sidekick of character Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), most of Heather's storylines involved comedy, and Fergison won the 'Funniest Performance' award at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards. Heather's character is known for her headbands, love of cheese and karaoke, and being a fan of singer George Michael.
EastEnders - Heather Trott's Hen Night (21st April 2008)
EastEnders - Heather Trott's Hen Night (21st April 2008)
EastEnders - Heather Trott sees Phil Mitchell naked
EastEnders - Heather Trott sees Phil Mitchell naked.
Image above Lexi Billie Pearce (christened Lexi Mitchell) and Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold). Lexi is the daughter of Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell, who was born on the 23rd July 2012, after Lola went into labour whilst her great-grandfather, Billy was carrying the Olympic Flame through Walford.
Paul Coker is a character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jonny Labey. He first appeared in episode 5077 of the show, originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2015.
Callum "Halfway" Mitchell.
Hunter Finds Out The Truth About His Dad | EastEnders
Hunter Finds Out The Truth About His Dad | EastEnders
EastEnders : Hunter Shoots Ben Mitchell
Callum "Halfway" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tony Clay. He was introduced in the episode first broadcast in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2018. Callum is introduced as a friend of the Carter family, which was not publicised beforehand. Callum is a comedic character who is jovial, dopey and "happy-go-lucky" who wears shabby clothing and beanie hats. Callum's initial stint on the show focuses on his relationship with the Carter family and establishing a relationship with Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).
Hunter Owen, played by Charlie Winter, first appears in the episode broadcast on 6 February 2018. He is introduced as the teenage son of Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) and her dead husband Steve (Martin Kemp). Winter's initial final scenes as Owen aired on 12th April 2019. On 5th June 2019, it was announced that Hunter would return in the summer for a short stint. He returned on 23rd August. Hunter died on 6th September after being shot by a police marksman in the middle of Albert Square. Hunter made his final appearance on 12th September 2019 after Mel identifies his body.
EastEnders : Hunter Shoots Ben Mitchell
EastEnders - Hunter Owen Dies (6th September 2019)
EastEnders - Hunter Owen Dies (6th September 2019)
Danny Hardcastle, played by Paul Usher, made his first appearance in episode 5890, originally broadcast on 25 March 2019. Danny is introduced as a business associate of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), as well as being involved with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). It was announced on 6 March 2019 that the character would appear for a "short period over the spring". Danny was introduced on 25 March 2019, departed on 25 April 2019 and returned on 16 March 2020 and departed again on 29 September 2020.
Danny is an acquaintance of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) who has a connection to garages used for money laundering in Spain, which leads Phil into liquidation. He arrives in Walford to tell Phil that he needs to come up with an alternative way to launder money, after the business of the garages collapsed. Phil's son Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) decides to meet up with Danny and threaten him into going into business with him. As revenge, Danny sends Midge (Tom Colley) to befriend Phil's daughter Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) and kidnap her. Louise gets trapped in a container and is due to be taken into sex trade in Odessa, but the Mitchell's manage to rescue her. Phil confronts Danny and Danny reveals that it was a warning to Ben who threatened him and Danny insults him, causing Ben to almost attack him with a glassed cup. Danny later gives Phil another job offer, but Phil refuses and warns Danny never to contact him again.
Midge made his first appearance 26 March 2019. He is portrayed by Tom Colley.
Matilda Elizabeth Keeper (born 16 August 1997) is an English actress, known for her role as Louise Mitchell on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Shortly after leaving the soap, Keeper appeared in the BBC film Make Me Famous and has since appeared in the Netflix series You.
EastEnders - Archie Mitchell Rapes Stacey Slater (6th October 2009)
Archibald Lionel "Archie" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Larry Lamb. He first appeared on 8th July 2008 as a newest member of the Mitchell family—who had first appeared on the soap in 1990—and became the show's main antagonist until the character was killed off on Christmas Day 2009; with Archie making his last appearance as a corpse on 28 December 2009 and later serving as a posthumous impact throughout the majority of 2010, which involves making a brief voice appearance on 19th July 2010 on a family video tape overheard by his ex-wife Glenda (Glynis Barber) and their two daughters Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy (Rita Simons) respectively.
EastEnders - Archie Mitchell Rapes Stacey Slater (6th October 2009)
EastEnders - Stacey Slater Murders Archie Mitchell (25th December 2009)
EastEnders - Stacey Slater Murders Archie Mitchell (25th December 2009)
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Lucas Johnson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Don Gilet. He made his first on-screen appearance on 3 April 2008. Lucas is introduced as a reformed drug addict and criminal-turned-preacher who appears as the estranged father of established character Chelsea Fox (Tiana Benjamin/Zaraah Abrahams). He also has a young son, Jordan (Michael-Joel Stuart), and later goes on to marry Chelsea's mother Denise (Diane Parish) - whom he had previously been in a relationship with prior to their reunion.
EastEnders - Lucas Johnson Gets Arrested For Smuggling Drugs (16th March 2021 - Part 1)
EastEnders - Lucas Johnson Is Attacked In Prison (16th March 2021 Episode 2)
EastEnders - Lucas Johnson Is Attacked In Prison (16th March 2021 Episode 2)
EastEnders - Lucas Johnson Gets Arrested For Smuggling Drugs (16th March 2021 - Part 1)
While the character originally appeared to be respectfully dedicated to his own religious convictions, Lucas slowly became the show's secondary antagonist when he causes the death of his former wife Trina (Sharon Duncan Brewster) by leaving her to die in a raking accident; murders Denise's ex-husband Owen Turner (Lee Ross) on their wedding day; drowning his son's dog Sugar after the latter risks unearthing Owen's corpse; and strangling Denise before locking her up in a basement while allowing her family to believe that she is responsible for the murders - with Lucas killing another woman to use as Denise's supposed body so that her family could believe that she committed suicide. The character soon departed on 30 July 2010 when Lucas gets arrested for the murders of Trina and Owen, both of which were publicly exposed after he allowed Denise to escape and she subsequently exposed his homicidal crimes to her family - which resulted in Lucas briefly holding Denise and her family hostage until he eventually turned himself in.
During his time working on the show, Gilet has described Lucas as having "Jekyll and Hyde" aspects to his character.
Nigel Bates is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Paul Bradley from 1992 to 1998. Introduced in 1992 by Leonard Lewis, the character was incorporated gradually and brought back as a regular following a brief stint due to a popular reception. He is depicted as a lovable loser and a nerd. Bradley quit the role and Nigel was written out of the serial in April 1998 and was given a happy ending. The door was left open for a possible future return.
Rick "Minty" Peterson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Cliff Parisi. He made his first appearance on 11th March 2002. In his initial appearances, he was credited with the name "Rick". His nickname was given to him because he was always late for work, turning up "after eight" when he was an apprentice mechanic. In April 2010, it was reported that the character was to be axed, and his last appearance was broadcast on 21st September 2010.
Ricky Peterson
Dawn Swann is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Kara Tointon, who first appeared on 26th September 2005. It was reported on 26th March 2009 that Tointon and co-star Ricky Groves, who plays Garry Hobbs, would be written out of the soap and the character made her final appearance on 27th August 2009. Dawn has been described as a "tart with a heart" character. In 2007, the character was involved in a storyline where Dawn was kidnapped and held hostage by Dr. May Wright (Amanda Drew) and Rob Minter (Stuart Laing); their intention being to give her a forced caesarean section and take the baby. Originally, the storyline would have included a child abduction; however, due to the real-life suspected kidnapping of a 3-year-old girl, Madeleine McCann, who went missing in the Algarve in May 2007, the BBC removed the child abduction from the scripts.
Garry Hobbs is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Ricky Groves. He made his first appearance on 18th September 2000. It was announced on 26th March 2009 that Groves and co-star Kara Tointon, who plays Dawn Swann, would be written out of the soap, and he made his final appearance on 27th August 2009 after nearly nine years on the show.