As the character aged, his actor was given a more substantial role in the serial, Steven remaining with Ian following the death of his mother, who died in prison during child birth. "[14], The buildup to Steven's exit involved in a bisexual love triangle storyline between him, Stacey and Christian Clarke (John Partridge), who is the gay brother of Jane. Her dead body was found in Walford Common, and it … EastEnders 7th March 2019 || EastEnders 7 March 2019 || EastEnders 7-3-2019|| EastEnders 7th March 2019 || EastEnders March 7 2019 || EastEnders … When Pat tells Ian about Lucy, Steven tries to deny it, but Ian sees through his lies. 16:38, 9 SEP 2017; TV. [31], Fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, Reintroduction (2007); stalking, kidnapping and mental illness, Departure (2008); sexuality and Lucy's disappearance, Reintroduction and fourth departure (2016–2017), explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "EastEnders: Find out why Steven Beale is back", "Soap opera's producers 'aimed axe at poor acting, "Writer of 'EastEnders' poison pen letters revealed", "Footie Wives actor tipped as new Steven Beale? In episodes that aired in May 2008, it was revealed that Steven had been hiding his runaway sister in a caravan, poisoning her mind against Ian and persuading her to flee the country. EastEnders bunny boiler Saskia Duncan gave E20's nightclub boss Steve Owen a Valentine's night to remember back in 1999 when she tried to strangle him with his own tie. [9] For several weeks, Ian was kept locked up in the derelict flat, while Steven returned to Albert Square to bond with his brother and sister, Peter and Lucy. This was part of producer Mike Gibbon's plan to increase the ratings by culling a large number of the soap's long-running cast. Distraught, Steven propositions Christian, but is rejected. Wanting to confide in his sister, Steven takes Lucy to the flat where Ian is being held. Steven admits being responsible because he realised Ian is struggling financially. He later bumps into Lauren before she leaves and she plans to end their relationship, but notices Steven's head injury. Believing Lauren trapped inside, Steven and Max run back into the inferno and Steven saves Abi, who became trapped upon finding, and attempting to save Jane. 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Steve… Steven also dates Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner) but struggles with his sexuality and an attraction to Jane's brother Christian Clarke (John Partridge), and he attempts to murder , Pat Butcher (Pam St. Clement). The following episode, Christian was banished from the Beales' lives by Ian, although the truth eventually came out, and Ian, despite initial concerns, was shown to be supportive of Steven's sexuality. In episode 606 I resolved the problem." On-screen, Simon abandoned Cindy and Steven. A final twist in Steven's story was his involvement in a seemingly unrelated plotline that had been running simultaneously to Steven's personal dilemma, the disappearance of his half sister Lucy (Melissa Suffield). "[18] The storyline progressed with Steven denying his homosexual tendencies, leading Christian to continuously try and "out" him. Sidwell has commented on Steven's mental instability: "He's so unpredictable...you never know what he's going to do next...He'll be normal one minute and he'll be crazy the next. When Lauren leaves Walford to visit Tanya, conflicted on her relationship with Steven, Max tells him he knows he lied about the brain tumour and gives him an ultimatum: help him move some clients from his property or he will tell Lauren the truth. They eventually find out on Christmas that year the truth about Steven's death when their mother Tanya reveals that Max killed him – causing them to disown their father, who subsequently gets into a fight with Ian when he and his mother Kathy learn the truth as well; the latter then explains this to Phil, who then confronts and attacks Max. Despite the affair with Abi, Steven insists he wants to be with Lauren and Abi does her best to poison his mind against her. [22], Discussing the character's mental problems and his sexuality, Gareth McLean of The Guardian expressed concern that "in 'EastEnders', being gay is akin to being mentally unbalanced. Steven helps Ian at his restaurant and impresses him with his sales skills. When Jane looks at the restaurant's accounts and realizes payments are being made to a fake company, she knows it can only be Ian or Steven but worries about confronting the wrong person. Ian eventually accepts Steven back into the family but Jane is wary of him. EastEnders 25th anniversary feature – births, deaths and marriages A short history of death on EastEnders ^ "Spoilers: Stacey is gutted as Martin marries Ruby in EastEnders" . Since his 2016 return, Steven becomes deceitful with his girlfriend Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) by having an affair with her sister Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) - which sparks the events of the character being responsible for Abi's pregnancy; fabricating a lie about having a brain tumour; and nearly killing Jane again after Lauren and Abi's father, Max (Jake Wood), blackmails him in setting fire to his dad's restaurant in his plan to kill her as revenge for her contribution to getting him wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his sister Lucy (Hetti Bywater), who was previously killed by their half brother Bobby (Eliot Carrington). In 1992, Michelle Collins reprised her role of Cindy, and Steven was also reintroduced, played by a different actor, Stuart Stevens. Subsequent plots saw him unsuccessfully attempting to make amends with Ian and Jane for his past wrongdoing. Steven's games were uncovered, and during the confrontation that followed, Steven threatened to kill himself, but accidentally shot Ian's wife Jane (Laurie Brett) and a resulting emergency hysterectomy meant that Jane could no longer have children of her own. Following an argument, Steven goes to his room and overhears Ian calling him "Cindy's little brat! Cindy tells Ian the truth when she and Simon reconcile. Upon his return in 1997 – where Ian once again regained custody – Steven's role was recast to another actor, Edward Savage. Many Walford residents have sadly passed away due to natural causes over the years, while others have been murdered or had tragic accidents. EASTENDERS resident Max Branning could find himself killed this year in 'tragic circumstances' after Buzz Bingo took a look at the family with the highest number of deaths in Walford. Cindy is married to Ian Beale and she convinces him that he is Steven's father. ", "EastEnders – Aaron Sidwell has been axed", 'Enders star found gay kiss 'challenging', "Steven plots to get Ian all to himself! During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 135 deaths, ranging … ), he held his dad hostage for weeks, then he shot his stepmother, Jane, in the stomach, leaving her unable to have kids. They dip in and out and if they haven't watched for a few weeks, then tune in to find no one they recognise, it can be disconcerting. She dies in childbirth in prison in November 1998. The problem is EastEnders is a realistic show, so with Steven being a larger-than-life character it was always going to be hard having him doing the same crazy things day in, day out. The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel. The subsequent rows have a negative effect on Steven; he becomes angry with the world and starts writing poison pen letters to people. Viewers knew that Cindy was carrying Simon's child; however, between characters in the serial, St… She is portrayed by Deborah Sheridan-Taylor. [1] According to former EastEnders writer, David Yallop, it had been agreed in September 1989, that Steven Beale would be killed off in the serial. Homosexuality = mental illness..."[28] Virgin Media included Steven in a list of villains in British soap operas, calling him "a wrong 'un through and through. Steven is born in December 1989; his mother is Cindy Beale and his father is Simon Wicks. [4] Steven was the result of a one-night stand (in the bar of The Queen Victoria public house) between Cindy and Simon, occurring while Cindy was engaged to Ian Beale in May 1989. The baby had been scripted to appear at a Guy Fawkes Night party; however, actress Michelle Collins, who played his screen mother Cindy, has since revealed that they used another baby for those scenes: "Not only was she a girl, she also had bright red hair whereas Edward was fair. Simon's rejection of Cindy and her unborn child facilitated a plot twist that saw Cindy pretend that the child was Ian's. Cindy fights for custody and wins, but on the day she reclaims Steven, Lucy and Peter, she is arrested when the hitman confesses to the attempted murder of Ian and Ian gains custody of Steven, Lucy and Peter. It's brilliant. The plot never came to fruition, as Gibbon was abruptly replaced as the soap's boss and Yallop's plots were scrapped. Lauren gets a job at the company and tells Steven that she barely sees Josh but Steven visits her at work and sees her with Josh, and he becomes suspicious. But his unmasking as the poison pen author is going to shock everyone on the Square. However, Steven tells Lauren he wants to adopt Louie and stuns Abi by proposing marriage to Lauren in The Queen Vic. The lad is almost inviting punishment. Yallop said, "We had to reach a decision with the illegitimate child who was in the process of being born as a result of an earlier storyline. In the end, Stacey managed to persuade him not to go through with suicide by showing him that friends can be just as important as family. EastEnders - Steve Owen's death (1st March 2002) Ryanlcfc1. That's it. But I found it really challenging to kiss [John Partridge] because I'm not gay [...] I saw the conflict teenagers go through when they're struggling to come to terms with their sexuality. In December 2008, he returns, after Dot donates a substantial amount of money to have the church roof repaired. In the on-screen events, Steven – infuriated by Ian's rejection – soaked himself with petrol and threatened to light himself on fire. Steven confronts Jane and blames her for Max's behaviour, but Jane tries to reason with Steven and reveals Abi is pregnant. Steven maintains that he is heterosexual, and successfully has sex with Stacey, but their relationship soon ends when Christian tells Stacey that Steven had kissed him. When he was caught, he demanded to travel to New Zealand, so he could meet his real father, Simon Wicks. The character's conception was a part of one of the most notable storylines in EastEnders during 1989, a love triangle between Cindy Williams (played by Michelle Collins), Simon Wicks (played by Nick Berry) and Ian Beale (played by Adam Woodyatt). EastEnders has won multiple BAFTA and National Television Awards for \"Most Popular Serial Drama\".If 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. Some time after, Steven has sex with Abi again after seeing footage of Lauren and Josh. EastEnders spoilers: Bonnie Langford to return as Carmel Kazemi after Kush’s death? [1] Young Farrell was also the reason viewers never saw Cindy wearing her red wedding dress on-screen again following its next outing at Steven's christening in February 1990. In the 1990s, Steven's storylines mostly concerned his paternity and the ongoing custody battle between his mother, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), and his adoptive father, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). He goes from confused to psycho in a matter of minutes, grabbing a pillow and pushing it onto her face. Santer added, "It's a classic madwoman in the attic story, but I hate those articles where someone who works in popular television says what they do is like Dickens. Steven tells Max that he has an alibi and mentions that the clients did exit the flat. A year later, many people blamed Bobby for Max's revenge including the deaths of Steven and his own daughter Abi. However, will the heartbroken mum blame Whitney Dean for his death? Pat is hospitalised, and in order to stop her from telling Ian about Lucy, Steven tries to smother her with a pillow. Ultimately, Steven contemplates on rescuing Jane and ends up getting injured in the fire by Max - which consequently triggers the character suffering a fatal cardiac arrest in hospital; he dies and his lies are soon discovered at his funeral a week later. A BBC source commented to the Daily Star, "Regular viewers will know Steven is a deeply troubled boy. Steven Beale First of all he pretended to be his dead mother (hello issues!! Since EastEnders first aired in 1985 its been a place full of affairs, scandals, laughter and of course death. "[25], On 5 August 2017, it was revealed that one character out of Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper), Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield), Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid), Keegan Baker (Zack Morris), Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) and Steven would be leaving the show. MAX Branning has been confirmed as Steven Beale's killer in EastEnders. That's what's going to lead him to question his sexuality..."[17] On-screen, Steven was unable to consummate his love for Stacey, and after an emotional rant, he kissed Christian. Steve isn't happy to see her and he tells her he doesn't want her any more, but she continues to stalk him regardless. Later, back in Walford, Ian spots Steven spying on Lucy. He doesn’t exactly plan to be evil but he is dangerous. Despite hostilities from Jane, Steven gradually regained Ian's trust, and in episodes that aired over the Christmas period of 2007, Ian welcomed Steven back into his home as part of the Beale family. 4:17. "[1], Before his first screen birthday, Steven was central to storylines surrounding his parents and stepfather Ian, including a special week of off-set episodes filmed in Devon, where Ian discovered that his best friend Simon was Steven's real father and that he had reunited with Cindy. [8], The character was eventually to make his return in September 2007, reintroduced by executive producer Diederick Santer as part of a storyline that saw Ian being stalked and terrorised by a mystery person, claiming to be his deceased ex-wife Cindy. In 2014, Peter reveals that Steven was living in New Zealand. [26] On 9 August, the character was revealed to be Steven. He began rebelling, and was found to be the author of several mysterious poison pen letters. When released, Steven goes off his medication. EastEnders launched one of their biggest and most shocking storylines ever in 2014, when Lucy Beale was murdered. Subscribe to EastEnders for more... After setting fire to The Beale's restaurant, Steven is rushed to hospital - where Abi reveals he is the father of her baby. In the on-screen events, Cindy absconded with Steven and his brother Peter following Cindy's failed attempt to have Ian assassinated. He is an actor, known for Only Fools and Horses (1981), EastEnders (1985) and Defense of the Realm (1985). However, the plan appears to backfire when the residents hear sirens of fire engines, police cars and ambulances. Max tells him to find an alibi, so Steven asks Abi. However, Lauren eventually discovers the truth after finding Abi in her wedding dress. A few days later, following Abi's 21st birthday party, another disagreement between Abi and Steven ends with them sleeping together. [2] Aaron Sidwell was cast in the role of Steven, making him the fourth actor to play him. There's nothing you can do about it and if you try to hide it, people get hurt. In December 1993, Steven becomes a half-brother when his sister Lucy Beale and brother Peter Beale are born to Ian and Cindy. It was claimed that actors from Australia's long-running soaps, Neighbours or Home and Away, were being considered. Coming out is hard for any young man [...] Christian's worried that Stacey is going to get hurt. Their relationship progresses, until Steven decides that he is ready to lose his virginity, but their attempt at consummation ends in disaster when Steven can not perform sexually. Soon after, the doctors switch off Abi's life support when it becomes clear that the chances of reviving her are impossible. Max tells Steven that he is on his own as he drove Ian's car to the flat, while dismissing Steven's claim that if he goes to prison, Max will go down too. Fearing that Abi may go into cardiac arrest following her devastating diagnosis of brain stem death, the doctors decide to deliver the baby via cesarean section. She's the one who gets most of Ian's time and energy and he thinks getting her out of the picture will leave Ian all for him [...] He's been brainwashing her into thinking Ian doesn’t care if she never goes home again [...] His real plan is to keep her out of Ian’s life for good [...] He craves Ian’s full attention and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. dailystar. Simon becomes Steven's godfather, despite knowing that he is his biological father. EastEnders - Steve Owen dies (part 2) Ryanlcfc1. "; Ian is forced to tell Steven that he is not his natural father. Steven alone attends her funeral. Jane later discovers Max's revenge plan and Steven's brain tumour lie and Max convinces Steven that Jane is trying to get rid of him. During an argument with Abi, who resents Lauren, Steven is stunned to hear Lauren aborted his child. It was a dress that Michelle Collins particularly disliked. EastEnders fans knew Davood Ghadami was getting written out of the soap, but nothing could prepare them for his devastating final scenes.. Kush Kazemi was murdered in the train station on Monday evening, falling to his death as he waited for Whitney Dean and Arthur to return from the loo. However, I think it has been handled really well."[19]. They leave Walford with Steven in December 1990; however, Ian and Cindy reconcile in 1992, and Ian raises Steven as his son. Kyle Slater (Riley Carter Millington), an employee at the restaurant, realises Steven arranged the burglary, so Steven sends him on a training course, and he admits to Lauren what he did. Ian is furious until Jane discovers the truth, leading . That story works because it has an old character whom the audience love – Ian Beale – as well as new characters who have an appeal for teenagers fresh to the show. Devastated, Steven heads to the tube station and leaves Walford. 4:02. Steven was written out once again in 1996, when Collins quit for a second time. Steven and Stacey grow closer in early 2008, as he supports her through the breakdown of her marriage. He’s shocked when she doesn’t and when she agrees to go home with Ian. [4] Steven was written out of the serial after actors Nick Berry and Michelle Collins decided to leave the show. I wasn't expecting to stay on the Square forever. However, she sends the video to Peter, upsetting Steven as he tells Lauren that he sees himself as Louie's father but Lauren says Peter will always be Louie's father. Steven worries when Jane asks to look at the restaurant's accounts as he has stolen money. He makes excuses not to let her use the restaurant's laptop and tells Lauren he will fake some invoices. "[10], The storyline eventually reached its climax in October 2007. EastEnders - Steve Owen dies (part 1) Ryanlcfc1. Steven and Lauren do not tell anyone that they are together but when Ian finds out, he throws them out. Embarrassed, Steven pretends that he had lost his virginity; however, Jane's brother Christian Clarke (John Partridge) realises he is lying and publicly announces it, leaving Steven humiliated. Stephen Patterson Tuesday 20 Apr 2021 9:35 am Share this … Arriving back in Walford, he spends time reminiscing with Peter and Lucy, though Ian's new wife Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) is initially wary of him, especially when he attempts to kiss her. Soap audiences like continuity. Realising Steven is gay, Christian tries to make Steven face up to his sexuality. Simon becomes Steven's godfather, despite knowing that he is his biological father. Steven tells Ian that he blames him for his mother's imprisonment and death. Max finds Steven in The Vic alleyway and Steven tells him he does not know if the clients exited the flat. Ian confronts him, admitting that he is glad that Steven is not his biological son; he tells him that if he ever returns to Albert Square, he will kill him. Sidwell said of his return, "I was happy to be asked back, it was the right time for me and the right time for the character. Once again depressed, Steven tries to commit suicide by dousing himself in petrol; however, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) stops him from setting fire to himself. ", "Psycho Steven attempts murder in 'Enders", "Expect fireworks! The character's conception was a part of one of the most notable storylines in EastEnders during 1989, a love triangle between Cindy Williams (played by Michelle Collins), Simon Wicks (played by Nick Berry) and Ian Beale (played by Adam Woodyatt). Max tells Steven to set fire to the flat while making sure the clients safely exit the premises. Steven Beale's death sent shockwaves around Albert Square, but the real reason behind his death stunned his heartbroken family. Cydney Yeates. It's about the balance. Stevens occasionally visits Dot Branning to discuss her faith, including following the death of her friend Pauline and Dot's struggle when she takes on the responsibility of caring for a refugee baby. Steven is overjoyed when Louie says his first word, "mama", and gets him to say "dada", filming it to show Lauren. EastEnders' Steven Beale death sparks major confusion: 'How did he die?' Just as she is about to leave, Josh visits Steven and tells him that Lauren has resigned from her job. [1] Because of the strict laws dictating the number of hours babies are permitted to work, occasionally dolls or understudies have to be used if the child runs out of time. In December 2017, Abi and Lauren learn about their father's scheme before discovering his knowledge over the former's pregnancy with Steven's baby. Max violently shoves him into a countertop, causing Steven to be rushed to hospital where he tells Abi that he loves her and will try to make their relationship work. 8:59. His exit aired on 27 December 1990, though in the on-screen events it was Boxing Day, Steven's first birthday. Ian eventually finds out and confronts Steven. Abi then has Steven cremated and hides his ashes away from Lauren when they visit their mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) in Exeter. But his character came in dramatically and he'll go out dramatically. Steven Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Edward Farrell from 1989 to 1990,[1] Stuart Stevens from 1992 to 1998, Edward Savage from 1998 to 2002, and Aaron Sidwell from 2007 to 2017. It was my first big job out of drama college and I couldn't have asked for a better start in the industry. I've had a great time and the character isn't being killed off, so who knows what might happen a few years down the line. When Steven's lies are revealed, it is also revealed that Steven died of injuries to the liver (likely from when Max pushed him) and so only Abi attends his funeral and reads a eulogy dedicated to him. See full bio ». Subscribe to EastEnders for more: http://bit.ly/EastEndersYTBroadcast on BBC One in the UK on 8/9/2017WATCH MORE:The Beales: http://bit.ly/EastEndersBealesShock Moments: http://bit.ly/EastEndersShockHorrorCliffhangers: http://bit.ly/EastEndersCliffhangersMORE ABOUT EASTENDERS:Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! The Sunday Mirror speculated that EastEnders bosses were hoping to cast an Australian actor to play Steven, to signify that he had been in New Zealand. [13] An EastEnders spokeswoman revealed: "[Sidwell]'s contract has run out – he only came for that length of contract. "[17], Speaking of the character's impending exit, he added: "Steven loves Stacey as a friend, and would do anything for her. Although Abi discovers the truth, she decides not to tell Lauren after Steven tells her he is planning to leave Lauren to be with her. In September 2007, Steven returns and begins stalking Ian, pretending to be Ian's late wife, Cindy. After setting fire to The Beale's restaurant, Steven is rushed to hospital - where Abi reveals he is the father of her baby. Steven is born in December 1989; his mother is Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and his father is Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) - even though Cindy is married to Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); she goes as far as to convince Ian that he is Steven's father. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants including murder. She is angry that Steven was not honest and considers visiting Peter; Steven says he wanted to protect her and Louie, and going to New Zealand out of guilt or pity will be a mistake. [1] This occurred with Steven's original actor, Edward Farrell, in 1990. 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