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Most of the cameos in Frasier were celebrity callers on Frasier's radio show, and some main and supporting characters from Cheers also appeared in singular episodes. The cameos in Frasier spanned across different seasons and included actors such as Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, and Laura Linney, who had a regular role as Frasier's love interest, Charlotte Connor. Many other famous faces made cameos in the beloved sitcom Frasier, including Richard E. Grant, Patrick Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Linda Hamilton, Michael Keaton, John Hannah, Dr. Phil, Bill Gates, John Glenn, Bob Hoskins, Teri Hatcher, Brian Cox, Jennifer Tilly, and Rosie Perez.

There were hundreds of famous cameos throughout the run of Frasier, but a much smaller number of them were not Cheers characters or radio callers. The original Frasier series ran for 11 seasons, from 1993 through 2004. Over those 11 years, a flurry of famous faces encountered the titular radio psychiatrist.

Charlie Brooks ''sympathises'' with her 'EastEnders' character Janine Butcher. The Walford superbitch returns to Albert Square next week after a six-month absence and the actress can understand why her alter ego fled because she was so ''traumatised'' by her relationship with estranged husband Michael Moon and caring for their premature baby daughter Scarlett. Charlie told 'This Morning': ''She was traumatised, I think, by the slight mental abuse that Michael put her through before she went, with the premature baby and everything else. ''She wasn't ready for parenthood. I don't think she had a partner she could trust or rely on. He didn't...

Charlie Brooks ''sympathises'' with her 'EastEnders' character Janine Butcher. The Walford superbitch returns to Albert Square next week after a six-month absence and the actress can understand why her alter ego fled because she was so ''traumatised'' by her relationship with estranged husband Michael Moon and caring for their premature baby daughter Scarlett. Charlie told 'This Morning': ''She was traumatised, I think, by the slight mental abuse that Michael put her through before she went, with the premature baby and everything else. ''She wasn't ready for parenthood. I don't think she had a partner she could trust or rely on. He didn't...

EastEnders' Kat Moon is set to set up home with Michael Moon in an upcoming storyline. Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, will deal husband Alfie an emotional blow when she becomes close to his cousin, The Daily Star reports. Viewers have witnessed the breakdown of Kat and Alfie's marriage after Kat's affair with Derek Branning was uncovered late last year. In scenes to air on the BBC soap next month, Kat will be seen getting closer to Michael, the biological father of her son Tommy. Michael is also a single parent following the departure of his wife Janine. An EastEnders source revealed that Alfie will be left devastated by Kat's choice of man. They said: "Kat and Michael are both struggling single parents. He's had to take care of his little girl Scarlett ever since Janine fled Walford and has remained close to Kat these (more)...

Coronation Street and EastEnders both air major wedding storylines in their Christmas Day episodes, so in our latest picture gallery looking back at the past year in soap, we're concentrating on the characters who tied the knot - and those who didn't quite make it down the aisle! Whether it was Rita Sullivan becoming Mrs Tanner in Corrie, Janine Butcher and Michael Moon's (more)...

A number of EastEnders cast members have been seen filming what appear to be funeral scenes. Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) was spotted along with Steve John Shepherd (Michael Moon) at a churchyard in Hertfordshire on Tuesday (October 30). Ann Mitchell (Cora Cross) and Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) were also seen on location, prompting speculation that Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) could be killed off. However, Max Branning (Jake Wood) is also due to re-marry ex-wife Tanya Cross (Jo Joyner) at Christmas. "Derek has been a huge force in the Square since (more)...

EastEnders star Gillian Wright has claimed that Jean Slater is potentially "cruel, ugly and nasty". Her character Jean, who suffers from bipolar disorder, became the victim of fraud earlier this year when she involved herself with businessman Michael Moon. Wright, who won the 'Best Actress' award at last week's Inside Soap Awards, was asked by the BBC why fans might be fond of her alter ego. She responded: "Maybe her honesty? Whether she's up or down, she tries her best, even if her best can be pathetic! She can be cruel, ugly and nasty, but at the same time she can be quite funny. (more)...

Michael Moon will consider abandoning baby Scarlett on 'EastEnders'. The dysfunctional dad suffers a breakdown after his wife Janine Butcher walks out on him, leaving him panicked about looking after his young daughter alone. Actor Steve John Shepherd told Inside Soap magazine: ''Michael justifies his decision with the fact that he feels incapable of bringing up the child. He doesn't think he'll be a good father or role model for Scarlett, and that forces him to make an extremely rash judgement.'' The distraught father turns to ex-girlfriend Roxy in his despair and ends up making a pass at her so she refuses...

Michael Moon will consider abandoning baby Scarlett on 'EastEnders'. The dysfunctional dad suffers a breakdown after his wife Janine Butcher walks out on him, leaving him panicked about looking after his young daughter alone. Actor Steve John Shepherd told Inside Soap magazine: ''Michael justifies his decision with the fact that he feels incapable of bringing up the child. He doesn't think he'll be a good father or role model for Scarlett, and that forces him to make an extremely rash judgement.'' The distraught father turns to ex-girlfriend Roxy in his despair and ends up making a pass at her so she refuses...

EastEnders star Steve John Shepherd has hinted that his character Michael Moon may be interested in reigniting his old spark with Roxy Mitchell. Next week's episodes see Roxy (Rita Simons) offer support to Michael following the sudden departure of his wife Janine. Although Roxy is only doing so as a friend, Michael's point of view on the situation is less clear. Shepherd told Inside Soap: "Michael's feeling completely out of his depth looking after baby Scarlett alone at this point. He hasn't had any prior experience with caring for young children, and has no natural instincts whatsoever. Roxy can see he's in trouble, and she steps in to help him out." (more)...

EastEnders bad boy Derek Branning has emerged as the new viewer favourite in Kat Moon's affair mystery. Derek, played by Jamie Foreman, is one of three suspects still left in the running in the ongoing storyline - remaining in the frame alongside his brothers Jack and Max. Digital Spy opened up a new poll after Michael Moon was eliminated on Friday evening, and more than 30,000 votes have already poured in from fans who wanted to have their say. The current results show that almost half of respondents believe that Derek is the mystery man in question, as he has picked up 48.8% of the votes. Max (Jake Wood) is in second place with 33.2%, while previous (more)...

Life goes from bad to worse for Michael Moon on EastEnders this evening (September 17) as he is dealt another crushing blow. As tonight's episode begins, Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is determined to put on a brave face following the sudden departure of his wife Janine. Convincing himself that his estranged partner will be back soon, Michael tries to plough ahead with the business as normal, as well as looking after baby Scarlett. At first things seem to be ticking over in Janine's absence, but that soon changes when Michael (more)...

EastEnders businessman Michael Moon has become the second suspect to be eliminated from Kat's affair mystery. Tonight's (September 14) emotional episode of the soap saw Kat tell a surprised Michael (Steve John Shepherd) that she has been cheating on Alfie, showing that he cannot be the mystery guy in question. The plot development leaves Branning brothers Derek, Jack and Max as the remaining three suspects in the ongoing storyline. Queen Vic chef Ray Dixon was previously ruled out a few weeks ago. Scenes broadcast this evening showed Kat (Jessie Wallace) calling her secret boyfriend in an attempt to end the affair once and for all. The pub landlady appeared desperate to save her marriage (more)...

EastEnders star Tony Discipline has given his prediction for the ongoing Kat Moon affair storyline. The BBC One soap currently features Kat (Jessie Wallace) in a plot involving a secret lover, whose identity has yet to be revealed to the audience. While the suspects have been whittled down to Michael Moon, Jack Branning, Derek Branning and Max Branning, Discipline stated that it could be someone else entirely. "To be honest I don't know. It's a secret, nobody knows it," (more)...

Janine Butcher's erratic behaviour continues on EastEnders this evening (September 10), as she realises that new husband Michael Moon isn't being honest with her. The Walford businesswoman starts the day by deciding to put her trust in Michael, realising that her recent paranoia hasn't been healthy. However, her new-found attitude doesn't last for long. Happily heading to the salon for some pampering, Janine (Charlie Brooks) hopes that Michael will be able to join her for lunch later. When Janine calls Michael (Steve John Shepherd) with the idea, he claims that he's too busy viewing a property in London Bridge - but this is quickly revealed (more)...

EastEnders schemer Janine Butcher resorts to desperate measures with new husband Michael Moon later this month as she tries to test his loyalty once and for all. Janine (Charlie Brooks) tries her best to trust Michael (Steve John Shepherd) in the coming days, but this proves impossible when he keeps disappearing from their house in the middle of the night for reasons unknown. Keen to give her marriage a chance despite her suspicions, Janine decides that drastic action is needed to find out whether Michael really loves her, or whether he's only interested in her fortune. When Michael returns home from work one evening, he is surprised to find Janine with a suitcase. She immediately orders him to open it, claiming that it contains everything he's ever desired. As Michael looks inside, he is flabbergasted to find that the suitcase contains hundreds of thousands (more)...

Janine Butcher becomes distressed on EastEnders this evening (August 28) as she suspects that new husband Michael Moon is having an affair. Tonight's episode sees Tanya Cross offer some words of comfort to Janine (Charlie Brooks) after seeing how much she is struggling with motherhood. However, she ends up making things worse by inadvertently putting the thought into Janine's mind that Michael could be cheating on her. Later, Janine decides to get proof that Michael is being unfaithful, and is shocked to find (more)...

Charlie Brooks' 'EastEnders' exit will be ''explosive''. The actress - who plays super-bitch Janine Butcher in the BBC soap - is taking six-months off and the final storyline will see her character become worried about on-screen husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and how much she can trust him. A source said: ''The storyline is action-packed. Janine and Michael have always had huge trust issues, and their wedding and the birth of their daughter last month has done nothing to change that. ''Things come to a head when she accuses him of seeing another woman, which he denies. She then...

EastEnders character Janine Butcher will reportedly leave Walford in a cliffhanger storyline. The plot will allegedly see Janine walking out on her husband Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and their child Scarlett, according to The Sun. Charlie Brooks will be leaving the BBC One soap for six months later this year, fuelling rumours that she will take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Janine will reportedly be seen leaving London with a suitcase containing £450,000 in cash, after she decides to tests her husband's commitment to their relationship. An insider said: "The storyline is action-packed. Janine and Michael have always had huge trust issues, and their wedding and the birth of their daughter last month has done nothing to change that. "Things come to a head when she accuses him of seeing another woman, which he denies. (more)...

EastEnders star Steve John Shepherd has warned that his character Michael Moon may not necessarily remain on his best behaviour in upcoming storylines. Michael is currently trying to make amends with his family after recently stealing from the Queen Vic by conning Jean Slater. EastEnders episodes airing later this month also see Michael trying to take care of his wife Janine's business affairs while she is on maternity leave. However, when Michael asks Janine to make him a signatory to the business accounts, this immediately sparks her suspicions as she still fears that he wants her fortune. Shepherd, pondering whether Michael is hatching a new scam, told All About Soap: "I'll leave that for the audience to decide. Michael's always hatching a scheme, though - he's always got his eye on the big picture and he already knows what his (more)...

The BBC has today (June 27) defended Jean Slater and Michael Moon's recent EastEnders storyline following complaints from viewers. More than 100 people have contacted the corporation to raise concerns over the plot, which saw Michael (Steve John Shepherd) con Jean out of a substantial sum of money before launching an elaborate plan to discredit her. Jean, who suffers from bipolar disorder, was doubted by a number of Albert Square's residents as the story played out. However, Michael finally confessed his guilt in last Friday's (June 22) episode. It is thought that some viewers were unhappy over the cruel treatment Jean received in the storyline. A statement released on the BBC's website has confirmed that others felt "the depiction of bipolar, as portrayed through Jean Slater, is unrealistic". In response, the corporation said: "It is (more)...

Jean Slater makes a surprising decision in Friday night's (June 29) EastEnders episode as she publicly defends schemer Michael Moon. The pair have recently been at war after Michael (Steve John Shepherd) cruelly conned Jean, but it seems that their twisted feud could finally be over later this week. When Jean (Gillian Wright) spots Michael and asks how the baby is doing, a number of the local residents can't resist staring as they talk. As Kat approaches, Jean loudly announces to (more)...

EastEnders launches Kat Moon's affair storyline next month as viewers see her getting close to a number of Walford's male residents. As show bosses announced a few weeks ago, Kat will be cheating on Alfie with a mystery man throughout the summer, but his identity will remain under wraps for quite some time. Ray Dixon, Michael Moon and Branning brothers Derek, Jack and Max are the five suspects who have been officially named by the soap's chiefs. The story begins as Kat (Jessie Wallace) takes over the running of the Queen Vic's new football team, deciding that Alfie's approach to recruitment isn't working. However, the landlady's own techniques involve flattery and flirtation as she tries to get punters on board, putting her in close contact with a number of Walford men. Fans will see bad boy Derek (Jamie Foreman) share more scenes (more)...

EastEnders star Gillian Wright has said that she is thrilled to see Jean Slater standing up for herself in her current storyline. Jean has spent the past few weeks battling to prove that Michael Moon has conned her, but he has often stayed one step ahead thanks to his twisted attempts to discredit his new enemy. Speaking on This Morning today (June 22), Wright explained that she was keen to show Jean's tough side while filming the emotional plot. Wright commented: "Jean is a victim and the storyline is about a victim, I suppose. [But] I didn't want it to be played as a victim. So I'm looking for any opportunity for her to seize her own power. "Sometimes that might be the smallest thing, like breaking into somebody's house and searching. That's a big thing (more)...

This is the moment that EastEnders schemer Michael Moon realises that his twisted lies have got to stop in tonight's (June 22) episode of the soap. Kat (Jessie Wallace) is in turmoil this evening as she is considering getting help for Jean following her recent erratic behaviour. Deciding to give Michael (Steve John Shepherd) one last chance to tell the truth about the stolen money, Kat pays him a visit just before his wedding is due to begin - declaring that Jean will probably kill herself if (more)...

EastEnders businesswoman Janine Butcher is rocked in tonight's (June 22) big wedding episode as she hears a shock confession and ultimatum from fiancé Michael Moon. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) finally shows a flicker of remorse this evening as Kat informs him that Jean is likely to be sectioned following her recent behaviour. Unable to keep up the pretence for any longer, Michael tells Kat that Jean has been right about the stolen money all along. Later, Michael heads to the ceremony as planned and everything seems to be running smoothly until he suddenly calls a halt to the proceedings, asking Janine (Charlie Brooks) to join him outside the marquee. A confused Janine follows him out and is soon (more)...

There are a couple of extra EastEnders spoilers and teasers floating around regarding Joey, Ben and Jay which are worth mentioning. Starting with newcomer Joey, it seems as though his first attempts to turn his sister Alice against their father Derek will backfire next month. As actor David Witts revealed in his recent interview with Digital Spy, Joey will be aiming to rile up Derek in any way possible - keen to show Alice that the bad boy is dangerous and volatile. One of Joey's first moves will be to accept a job offer from Michael Moon - for the sole reason that he knows it will annoy Derek. Joey later seizes another opportunity to cause trouble when Derek reaches out to him and Alice, inviting them both to join him for a cosy family lunch. After keeping Derek guessing over whether he'll actually turn up, Joey finally arrives - but with Lucy,...

EastEnders schemer Michael Moon must face police questioning this evening (June 20) as his feud with Jean Slater continues. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is relieved that his wedding plans seem to be back on track following recent events, but he isn't celebrating for long as he is confronted by a detective from Walford Cid. The businessman is livid when he hears that he is needed down at the station to respond to allegations (more)...

Jean Slater becomes an unlikely ally for Michael Moon on EastEnders next week as she urges him not to make a terrible mistake. Viewers have seen the pair at the centre of a twisted feud in recent weeks as Jean (Gillian Wright) has been battling to prove that Michael conned her. However, when Michael struggles to cope with his newborn daughter's fight for life in the coming days, it's Jean who encourages him to stand by his partner Janine. The latest story twist comes as Michael (Steve John Shepherd) considers fleeing Walford rather than sticking around to support Janine and their premature baby. Paying a secret visit to Butcher's Joints, Michael starts ransacking the place with the aim of taking anything he might find useful once he leaves. However, Michael is stopped (more)...

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has admitted that she does not want her character Janine Butcher to change her ways when she becomes a mother. Janine discovered that she is pregnant with partner Michael Moon's baby late last year and viewers will see her go into labour several weeks early in the coming days. Brooks told The Mirror of Janine's storyline: "She is definitely a reluctant expectant mother. Janine knows she doesn't have a maternal bone in her body. It will be interesting as she has never experienced unconditional love before." Asked whether Janine will become mellower following the baby's arrival, she replied: "I certainly hope not! I love playing Janine as a Cruella de Vil character. It's fun to be able to indulge in awful behaviour you just (more)...

These are the first pictures showing the ordeal ahead for EastEnders couple Janine Butcher and Michael Moon as their premature baby daughter fights for her life in hospital. As expected, Janine (Charlie Brooks) will give birth several weeks early in the coming days, leaving her and Michael in turmoil as they wonder whether their newborn child will pull through. Viewers will see Michael (Steve John Shepherd) and Janine anxiously keep watch by the youngster's incubator at the hospital, knowing that their child is very ill. Struggling to cope with the situation, (more)...

Janine Butcher and Michael Moon's EastEnders baby is to be called Scarlett, it has been revealed. Viewers will see Janine (Charlie Brooks) give birth to a baby girl in the coming days, and the youngster's name is confirmed on screen in early July. As reported in the Daily Star today (June 15), Janine initially plans to call her child Patricia as a tribute to her late stepmum Pat. Janine later begins to have second thoughts about the name, which prompts Michael to step in with a plan of his own - registering the birth as Scarlett Patricia Moon without consulting Janine. A show source commented: "With a mother like Janine, this little girl is sure to be a fighter." EastEnders continues on Tuesday (June (more)...

'EastEnders's Michael Moon is to stop his wedding ceremony with Janine Butcher in a shock plot twist. The latest storyline on the BBC One soap sees evil groom Michael (Steve John Shepherd) stop his nuptials midway and issue pregnant Janine (Charlie Brooks) with an ultimatum - either she rips up her pre-nup, or he won't marry her. Charlie, 31, said:''What happens is so exciting. This wedding has all the elements you could possibly want! ''All I can say is that Janine will do everything in her power to make the marriage go ahead, because she's finally met her match in Michael.'' Meanwhile,...

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has revealed that she is keen for Janine Butcher and Michael Moon to have a long future as a couple. Viewers will see the pair's wedding day arrive next week, but whether they will actually tie the knot remains to be seen as Michael (Steve John Shepherd) gives his pregnant fiancée a huge ultimatum at the ceremony - she must rip up their pre-nuptial agreement or he won't marry her. Brooks, speaking to TV Times about the twist, commented: "She feels really confused and shocked at that moment. Suddenly she starts to question his motives and wonders if he's marrying her just to get his hands on her money. She desperately wants to believe that he loves her and wants this wedding to go ahead." The actress confirmed that she wants the pair to sort things out, explaining: "I love working with Steve, (more)...

EastEnders schemer Michael Moon will finally put a stop to his wicked deception in dramatic fashion on the day of his wedding. Viewers have recently seen Michael (Steve John Shepherd) leave troubled Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) distraught by conning her and going to drastic lengths to cover up his antics. Although Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) recently branded Michael a thief, even she will begin to doubt Jean's story in the coming days. However, as Michael and Janine's wedding day arrives next week, Kat pays a visit to her former flame and gives him one last chance to tell the truth - warning that Jean may be sectioned due to her erratic behaviour. Realising that he can't let this happen, Michael is finally honest and tells Kat that Jean was right all along.

Pictured: Kat has a showdown with Michael. Later, Michael and Janine's (more)...

EastEnders schemer Michael Moon flies into a rage later this month as Janine Butcher tells him that she is cancelling their wedding. Janine becomes disheartened in the coming days when she hears that her family may not be able to make it to the ceremony. To make matters worse, a persistent Jean is continuing to confront her about Michael (Steve John Shepherd), asking how Janine can trust a man who has stolen from his own child, Tommy. Later, heavily-pregnant Janine panics as she collapses in pain. When she heads out to see the doctor, she is advised that her wedding may be coming at the wrong time as such high levels of stress can be dangerous for the baby. Soon afterwards, Janine breaks the news to Michael that she has decided to cancel the wedding. Michael is enraged by the news and immediately blames Jean, storming round to The Vic for a showdown with her.

EastEnders star Gillian Wright has assured fans that her character Jean Slater will not remain a "victim" as her current storyline continues. Viewers have seen Jean reach rock bottom this week as she has struggled to prove that scheming Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) has conned her. Speaking in a rare live TV appearance on Lorraine this morning (June 8), Wright said that she was delighted to be given such an emotional plot.

Pictured: Gillian Wright on Lorraine. Wright commented: "This [story is] quite special, I think - it's the longest one I've ever had, but also it's taking advantage of someone with bipolar and making them feel like they are losing the plot - that's a tough story." She continued: "The storyline goes on for some time, which is great. And to reassure the viewers, Jean doesn't (more)...

EastEnders' Jean Slater struggles to cope under the pressure of Michael Moon's wicked deception in tonight's (June 7) episode of the soap. Jean (Gillian Wright) is distraught this evening as Michael's elaborate attempts to frame her have worked, with even Roxy now refusing to believe her allegations against the schemer. When a bold Michael (Steve John Shepherd) turns up at the pub with Janine following a shopping spree, Jean declares that all of their purchases rightfully (more)...

EastEnders was easily the most-watched soap on Tuesday evening (June 5) as Michael Moon and Jean Slater's storyline continued, overnight figures show. EastEnders pulled in 7.76m (34.0%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Jean confronted Janine about Michael's con. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 602k (2.9%) at 10pm. Also on BBC One, Holby City entertained 4.93m (21.4%) at 8pm with an episode titled 'Last Day On Earth'. Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 6.67m (more)...

EastEnders schemer Michael Moon hatches a devious plan to discredit Jean Slater in tonight's (June 6) hour-long episode of the soap. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) knows that he has to make everyone believe that Jean's allegations are just a fantasy, so he invites her round to Janine's place later with the promise that they can sort everything out. When Jean (Gillian Wright) arrives for the meeting, she finds Janine's door open and cautiously pops inside to wait. Soon afterwards, Janine returns home and is confused to find Jean (more)...

EastEnders' Kat Moon receives a shock next week as she hears all about Roxy Mitchell's crush on Alfie. As Kat (Jessie Wallace) settles back into Albert Square life, her main concern is looking out for troubled Jean Slater following the news that she has been conned by Michael Moon. However, Kat's attention is eventually turned back to her personal life when meddling Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) lets her know how close Alfie and Roxy became in her absence. Keen for answers, Kat confronts Roxy (Rita Simons) in private and is stunned when the blonde blurts out everything, admitting that she did develop a small crush on Alfie (Shane Richie) while they were working together. Roxy is also forced to confess that she (more)...

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has praised the soap's bosses for bringing back the "feisty" and "funny" sides of her character Kat Moon. Kat heads home to Albert Square in a few days' time and immediately shows loyal support for troubled Jean Slater, who has been conned by schemer Michael Moon. Wallace told The Mirror of her EastEnders return: "I've really missed it and it's great to be back. It's like going back to my family. It's fantastic. "I've especially missed working with Shane [Richie]. He's one of my best pals. I love him dearly - I think that's why we bounce off each other so well on screen. I rang him nearly every day to check up on what was happening! I feel like Kat's come back (more)...

'EastEnders' Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) will go into labour three months early during her wedding to Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd). The bitchy character will struggle to cope when she starts to give birth at her nuptials, and believes the stress of the big day may have brought on the labour. A source told InsideSoap magazine: ''This is every mother's worst nightmare. Janine's terrified - she fears all the stress surrounding her wedding has brought on labour. It'll be touch and go whether the baby can make it.'' The ensuing chaos will mean scheming Janine - who has walked down the aisle...

Steve John Shepherd wouldn't wish his 'EastEnders' character on his worst enemy. Walford baddie Michael Moon will try to persuade gullible Jean Slater (Gillian Wright ) to steal the takings from the Queen Vic pub in order to fund his lavish lifestyle and Steve admitted his character is a ''sinister'' man. He told Inside Soap magazine: ''I wouldn't wish Michael on my worst enemy. He's pulled Jean into his sinister little web this time. He's embezzling money from her because he can't get it from anywhere else - and Jean just falls into his lap. Michael's seen things going on at...

EastEnders schemer Michael Moon seizes an opportunity to manipulate Jean Slater next week. The pair's unlikely friendship continues in upcoming episodes as Jean (Gillian Wright) helps an agitated Michael to find his key fob when it goes missing, realising that it has sentimental value for him. A grateful Michael (Steve John Shepherd) later repays the favour by helping Jean in the kitchen at the Queen Vic, spotting that she's upset following another discussion about whether Alfie (Shane Richie) can afford to keep employing her at the pub. However, when the police arrest a new suspect in the Heather Trott murder case, it doesn't take long for Michael to (more)...

EastEnders actor Steve John Shepherd has claimed that his character Michael Moon is a psychopath. Shepherd told Soaplife that Michael, who is engaged to Charlie Brooks's devious alter ego Janine Butcher, is "definitely plotting something". "I see him as a functioning psychopath," Shepherd said. "He's not quite enough of a psychopath to be certifiable. "But he's able to act without emotion. He can close off his compassion and be very cold." About Michael and Janine's summer wedding, he added: "Her insistence (more)...

EastEnders' Janine Malloy could be kidnapped on her wedding day. The Walford baddie - played by Charlie Brooks - thought she was destined for a happy ending with husband-to-be Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), but little does she realise she has met her match in the devious schemer. With Michael desperate to get his hands on Janine's millions, he looks set to set up a fake kidnap of the businesswoman and then pocket the ransom money himself. Steve told Soaplife magazine: ''Her insistence that he sign a pre-nup suggests she doesn't trust him. If they pulled in the same direction, they could...

EastEnders has boosted interest in London's Gherkin building after the skyscraper was featured on the soap last week. Last Friday's (March 2) episode of the BBC show saw Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) surprise partner Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) by proposing to her at the venue. The Gherkin's events team has now reported that booking enquiries soared by 500% over the weekend following the exposure on EastEnders, according to Event Magazine. Meanwhile, there were 10,000 additional visits to the Gherkin's website as the episode went out. Spokesperson Joel Claudstre commented: "There were almost ten times more visits to the private (more)...

EastEnders' newly-engaged couple Janine Butcher and Michael Moon share their happy news with Albert Square's residents in tonight's (March 5) episode of the soap. Janine (Charlie Brooks) and Michael (Steve John Shepherd) have been away for the weekend to celebrate, but now that they're back in Walford, they waste little time in organising a party at The Vic. As the bash gets under way, Michael is well aware that he and Janine are causing (more)...

EastEnders' Michael Moon surprises Janine Butcher with a romantic proposal in tonight's (March 2) episode of the soap. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) starts the day on bad terms with Janine (Charlie Brooks), snubbing her attempts to make amends following their recent argument. However, when Janine becomes emotional and recalls how she seems to lose everyone close to her, Michael is given food for thought. Later, Billy (Perry Fenwick) informs Janine that a man has called the office over a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity. Intrigued, (more)...