In the wake of Gray's arrest, blame between Karen ( Lorraine. Gray tries to help her by calling an ambulance, however, knowing that she might ruin his reputation if she survives, he decides to leave her to die while he makes up an alibi. He is the youngest of the Panesar brothers, the others being Kheerat (Jaz Deol) and Jags (Amar Adatia). Gray Atkins is a fictional character on the BBC soap opera Eastenders . We're thrilled to be introducing this vibrant new family to Walford and to be sharing their stories. Leo first appears as a guest at Whitney's wedding to Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay). On 22 February 2022, it was announced that Gray would be leaving EastEnders, and he departed on 10 March 2022. He pleads guilty to all his crimes and is now serving a prison sentence. [78] Ritchie asks for Ben to be released, but Thompson claims that he is giving them an opportunity to prove Ben's innocence, while he awaits Callum's decision. 29 March 2019 [62] The character was killed off-screen on 24 June 2021.[63]. Chantelle is later abused by Gray for not informing him of the miscarriage and later abuses her again when the pregnancy tests come back negative. Bailey was called a "mystery newcomer" by Sophie Dainty from Digital Spy.[4]. EastEnders spoilers: Gray Atkins arrested as his reign of terror [72] DI Thompson later speaks with Sharon about the whereabouts of her son, Dennis Rickman (Bleu Landau), who she believes Phil has taken abroad. While in the kitchen, Chantelle accidentally cuts her wrist with a glass, and Gray takes her to the hospital immediately. I do think there is a shortage for representation of Punjabi families especially on TV so it's amazing to be a member of Walford's first Punjabi family. During the arrest, Thompson spots Callum at Ben's house and later, he confronts Callum, quickly realising that he is Ben's partner. "[23] On 6 September 2020, it was announced that Gray would kill Chantelle at the conclusion of the domestic abuse storyline, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence. Whitney nearly loses her grip, but then Mitch intervenes and helps Whitney force Gray up to safety; Mitch thereupon grabs Gray and looks angrily determined to hurt him to avenge Chantelle's death, but instead allows the police to apprehend him. Fans were shocked to find out last year that EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith, aka Gray Atkins, is dating rival soap star - Amy Walsh. Cause/Reason In an attempt to drive Whitney and Callum apart, Leo finds a video of Callum doing nothing when his friend attempts to rape an unconscious girl at a party. Another escape opportunity comes for Chantelle when her parents offer her and the kids a trip to a B&B in Southend and Chantelle agrees desperate to get away from Gray. On her casting, Garcha said "I am thrilled to be a part of the Panesar family! Kate Oates (2019) Shyanna says that Bailey has found a new family and spent a lot of time alone with Dinah before that. Gray then runs into The Vic, where both Shirley and Mick attack him in revenge for Tina's murder. 2. 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In an attempt to avenge Tina, Shirley tries to strangle Gray but Mick stops her as he doesn't want her to get arrested. They threaten retaliation unless the car is returned. Can't wait for you all to see what we get up to on the Square. In September 2019, Daniel reveals that his cancer has returned and is now terminal, and Jean promises to care for him. When Callum declines the deal, he warns him that Ben would not do the same for him, so he should reconsider his decision. Karen breaks down in tears as the police car drives away. However, he soon stands face to face with Shirley, who punches and kicks Gray onto the floor. 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. The facilitator at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Mr Turney says he wants the clothes that his wife is wearing back despite, A man in The Prince Albert bar who dares a drunk, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 18:29. But, to be honest, I've got my head around that. Chantelle arrives in Walford as a hairdresser who Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) contacts to work as a new hairdresser in her and her sister Denise Fox's (Diane Parish) new unisex salon. 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