"I am thrilled to be joining such a legendary show," Jacobs said today (March 23). [71] The thirteenth series saw the departure of many regular cast members,[72] and the arrival of a group of new ones, including Guy Henry,[73] Laila Rouass,[74] and Jimmy Akingbola. Donna's job is in jeopardy and Kian's lies are exposed. Despite her 18-year history with the hospital, Donna decided to accept a job offer in the private sector in Tuesday's episode throwing her colleagues into turmoil in the process. [45], In June 2021, it was announced that Holby City had been cancelled after twenty-three series. Holby City spoilers follow. Heres whats coming up. Holby City spoilers: Essie and Arthur back from the dead Jac is visited by some ghosts of her past as she struggles to come to terms with her tragic prognosis. Donna is run ragged as the hospital attempts to clear the surgical backlog and the stress is taking its toll on her. (Image credit: BBC1) 1. [75] Jacobs deemed it "a new era with a new cast", one which she was not part of, and stated that the time felt right to leave. Donna is on hand to support Lucky following her life-changing discovery, but is too distracted by her problems with Mia to focus properly on her job. Coronation Street spoilers: Gail Platt has BIG news for Nick! In the last of our final (sob!) [33] She had some input in her exit storyline, the focal point of which was Donna's relationship with Kieran, as they moved away to begin a new life together. [27], Jacobs was cast as Donna immediately after leaving drama school, and considers herself "completely blessed" for having won the role. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. az els nll kermia stdim Budapest szvben. After. Next week on Holby City, a face from Jac's past has an innovative idea which could save her life, while Madge's backstory is explored and Donna is back - with a big . Polite Society director talks "bizarre . There's an accidental elbow to Sam's nose. Donna was later given food for thought over her future during a heart to heart with her returning friend Bernie, revealing that she'd been offered a job in the private sector and is seriously considering taking it. [92] Donna's farewell speech to Derek was again called moving by both a reviewer for the Liverpool Daily Post,[93] and Simon,[94] though she had previously despaired at Donna's optimism despite Derek's terminal prognosis. With Donna gone (for now), Kellar will be pushed to the brink in upcoming episodes as we head into Holby City's final chapter. ", "Yes, the storyline with Donna's dad. Your full collection of photos showing what's ahead on the cobbles in the week commencing Monday, May 1. Seven sleeps till were back! Holby City chats, we get the lowdown from Jaye Jacobs, who has played fun-loving nurse Donna Jackson since 2004. Holby Vrosi Krhz Holby City (1999) drma | Egyeslt Kirlysg. She used to be quite comical; she had the bumbling one-liners and she was quite physical there was a lot of bumping into stuff and falling over, having naughty nookie in confined spaces. Donna Jackson is a fictional character from BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, played by actress Jaye Jacobs. But is that really the last we'll see of her? Read more Holby City spoilers on our dedicated homepage. Thankfully, Digital Spy can reveal that tonight's episode was not the last we've seen of Donna, and she'll be appearing in future episodes until the show wraps up in March. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 37.30 Keep Breathing - 6/5/23. During her tenure, she grew to take her work more seriously, becoming a ward sister and accepting more personal responsibilities by adopting her half-niece Mia (Jada Wallace-Mitchell). [33] Jacobs relayed feedback she had received from the general public with regards to how Donna should leave, and this was incorporated into her departure. In the first such crossover, originally broadcast in December 2004, Donna works alongside ED staff members when a fuel tanker crashes into the hospital. But when it comes to Fletch, Donna makes it unequivocally clear that there is no way back for them. Hollyoaks aired an upsetting drugs twist for Donna-Marie Quinn during Wednesday's (April 19) first-look episode, as she struggled to cope with daughter . She causes a scene when her boss refuses to accept her resignation. When he gets himself into serious trouble will his first day in the ED be his last or will someone step in to help him out? However, Kylie is left devastated when Louis fails to stand his ground and tell Mel what's really going on. [70], Jacobs departed from Holby City in 2011, wanting to "broaden [her] horizons" after seven years in the programme. The reason I came back was because I love Donna. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Regina Marriott (Karen Ascoe) has asked Madge Britton (Clare Burt) to feed back inside information about the situation at Holby, in return for a lucrative job offer. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. Jacobs explained that Donna finds the shift difficult and is "really quite scared", as she is used to working with routine rather than emergency patients. Luckily the glorious Donna Jackson is there to whip everyone in shape as she is now clinical nurse manager. Get ready also for the return of beloved Holby City character Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs), who makes her first appearance as a regular in Casualty - and within about 30 seconds it feels like. Coronation Street spoilers - another sinister death teased in killer [103] Many regional newspapers named "Promises", in which she decides to adopt Mia, a "pick of the day",[104] and Sarah Morgan of the Daily Record cited Jacobs' appearance as Donna in the premiere episode of Casualty's twenty-fifth series as a positive example of the BBC "pull[ing] out all the stops to make sure the first edition in this latest run is something of a cracker. Fortunately, as Josh later manages to persuade Jo to include Holby in the trial. Tonight's Holby City episode saw Donna unexpectedly leave, unable to cope with the mounting demands of working for a hospital in crisis. Hollyoaks airs drugs twist as Juliet Nightingale returns Having arranged to have some alone time with Ange down in the basement, Josh is shocked when he arrives to find Hanssen self-harming instead. Death in Paradise and The Bay stars are among the new arrivals. Coronation Street spoiler pictures show Stephen wedding drama The serial killer has already taken the lives of Leo Thompkins and his father Teddy, plus business rival . Home and Away spoilers - Mac devastated in Gabe story She was named "Best Emerging Talent" at the 2005 Screen Nation Awards for her portrayal of Donna, and was nominated for two further awards while part of the series. "[47] Deen (Metro) observed that Donna has adopted "a new flashy lifestyle" since leaving Holby. Donna Jackson is back #Casualty Saturday 8:35pm on @BBCOne pic.twitter.com/X4EUoZi3gq, BBC Casualty (@BBCCasualty) April 5, 2023. [37] In 2004, she had a lesbian liaison with Mickie. Jodie, Cam, Rida and Ryan are a breath of fresh air bringing hope, heart, wit, warmth and irreverence to the ED. Home and Away spoilers: Ziggy and Dean LEAVE Summer Bay! The Bay's Anna Chell will debut as Jodie in a storyline that sees the nursing student reunited with someone from her past in the ED. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Her appearance in the finale revolved around her support of Lexy as she undergoes surgery. Jeni cracked her over the head with a paperweight. Holby City spoilers follow. Jeni told him the passports were to prove that the girls were legally able to work in the UK for tax purposes, which was plausible enough to throw him off the scent for a while. [42], A 2006 review by Simon noted that Donna lacked dedication to her job, and was easily distracted by her love life. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. . Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Holby City spoilers for October 4 - Digital Spy Next week's unmissable episode will mark the end of the show's 22 years on screen, but there's still plenty to look forward. Hollyoaks spoilers: PROTEST! [4] During this period, Donna has a friendship with midwife Mickie Hendrie (Kelly Adams). Although Maria is the successful applicant, she realises that Donna needs the job in order to support Mia, and withdraws her candidacy so Donna is appointed sister. Spoilers, return teasers and everything you need to know", "Holby City stars discuss a Fletch and Donna spin-off after show ends", "Holby City - has Donna Jackson left the show? EastEnders announces eating disorder story for Ben. "[45] Jacobs confirmed that Donna continues to be flirtatious upon her return, because it is in her personality. [45] She summarised Donna as "such a floored, quirky, mental character. ", "Holby's Jaye Jacobs: 'Donna Jackson has some skeletons in her closet! Holby City spoilers follow. Feature Writer for Whats on TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and WhatToWatch.com. Sue Haasler is the author of five novels and the official BBC Holby City book, which you can read about here. [46] Sarah Deen, writing for the Metro, branded the character a "flirty, feisty whirlwind" and described her as "ballsy and bubbly". What can you tell us about the final episode? [90], In November 2007, Shelley deemed Donna one of Holby City's few "really good, realistic, characters". This page is not available in other languages. Jodie will struggle with trying to keep her personal and professional lives separate. WHAT A WOMAN, hats off to her. "[49] Producers Diana Kyle and Tony McHale intended the storyline to reveal a new side to Donna, depicting her attempting to cope, in contrast to the "smiling party girl" viewers were familiar with. Coronation Street has teased another sinister death in killer Stephen Reid's storyline. "It'll catch on with a new generation. "[36], "I've played Donna for six years, and shes a part of me, but she's changed a lot. Here's a full collection of. 2. [23][24] A year later, Donna is involved in a car crash en route to the staff Christmas party. [85], Jacobs won the "Best Emerging Talent" accolade at the 2005 Screen Nation Awards for her role as Donna. The bad news is that Donna will now be off-screen until at least next month, but rest assured that this is not the end of her story just yet. She's had to accept some responsibility and it's not now just about which man she's going to sleep with next". [54], Perennially "unlucky in love",[55] Donna fits the tart with a heart stereotype. Holby City - has Donna Jackson left the show? - Digital Spy 6 Holby City questions after Bernie return - Yahoo News The new murder mystery, which airs on Channel 5, hit our screens on April 5. She has the support of Kylie, Louis and several others, but when it's clear that her efforts could be in vain, how far will Donna go to get her point across? [22], When a fuel tanker crashes into the hospital, Donna works alongside ED staff members to treat patients. Josh's struggles put him in the firing line with Jac. "[98] Simon criticized Donna for failing to observe correct organ donation protocol in an attempt to win Michael's affection, commenting that she had "thrown her own heart willynilly at the first good-looking doctor she s[aw] with an ego the size of Texas. By Daniel . Home and Away spoilers - Tane shocked by Felicity proposal Donna's relationship with her terminally ill father Derek (Clarke Peters) attracted praise from critics. Hollyoaks spoilers follow. [84] The character is reintroduced as the new clinical nurse manager of the ED, having been reassigned from the surgical wards. Will Louis follow his heart, or is it too little too late? "Definitely. Serena hastily points out that they arent quite married yet, as the venue had to cancel. "[44] Harper was glad that Jacobs decided to return and called her return "thrilling". After Jeni's dangerous scheme was exposed, Donna Jackson becomes over-protective of Mia. Jacobs was included in the final cast of Holby City when it concluded in 2022. Knowing something needs to be done, Lucky makes a big decision but has Kian gone too far this time, or will she give him one last chance? There's high drama for Kylie when Mel returns to Holby. [34] Lacking career ambition, she selected nursing as the most exciting role available to her,[34] hoping to meet a wealthy surgeon. What are your thoughts on Waterloo Road coming back? Home and Away spoilers: Remi Carter gets a BABY BOMBSHELL! [67], In 2010, Donna appeared in Casualty itself, for the launch of the show's twenty-fifth series. Casualty spoilers: Stevie haunted by Marcus as she has a crisis of confidence, Casualty spoilers: Teddy is shot after Jacobs huge mistake, Casualty spoilers: Surprise return for Jacob Masters as he joins the paramedic team. Jacobs explained that Donna is "trying too hard" and that she "wants it all to work out so badly" because she enjoys being at the hospital. Cameron Dunn ( 20 February 1990 - 31 August 2021) was a CT2 doctor who worked at Holby City Hospital until his arrest in 2021 . Anna Chell as Jodie Whyte Nigel Harman as Max Cristie Kirsty Mitchell as Faith Cadogan Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson William Beck as Dylan Keogh Elinor Lawless as Stevie Nash Michael Stevenson as Iain Dean Eddie-Joe Robinson as Ryan . Sloane felt that Kieran did not sufficiently explain the extent of his involvement with the TA, and assessed that Donna failed to understand his "soldier mentality", stating that their problems stemmed from a mutual stubbornness. And things go downhill from there when it turns out she has a very close personal connection to an existing staff member and its not long before charged and slightly alarmed looks give the game away, to the viewer at least. Your full collection of photos showing what's ahead in the village in the week commencing Monday, May 1. While Jac worries about the hospitals future she also has her own to worry about and it seems time is running out for her when she gets some devastating news. Jac is determined to impress in her quest to win Holby a place on a cutting-edge therapy study. Donna entered Holby City in its sixth series as a staff nurse, characterised as a wild-child with a chaotic personal life. She's adopted a child, her niece Mia, and now that she's a sister, she needs to be more responsible. [7], Following a short-lived relationship with physiotherapist Justin Fuller (Ben Richards),[8] Donna moves on to date hospital manager Bradley Hume (Scott Adkins). "[30] A size 12, Jacobs was not pressured to lose weight for the role, and considered Donna's figure "part of her loveable charm". MORE : Axed Casualty star Amanda Henderson didnt want to leave amid Robyn death ending, MORE : Casualty spoilers: Faith reveals she was raped last year, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. While Hanssen colludes with an unexpected visitor, Max has her principles pushed to the limit, meaning the ward could be on a collision course with disaster. "We are sure the audience are going to love them as much we already do.". [38] In early episodes, the character was seen to partake in recreational drug use and arrive for work hungover. As Mel tries to drive a wedge between them, will Louis step up and show his commitment to Kylie? Our Vicky LOVES light entertainment, with Strictly Come Dancing, Britains Got Talent and The Voice UK among her fave shows. Amanda Mealing. [46] Jacobs signed a year-long contract after agreeing to return. [43] Following an April 2008 interview with Jacobs, the itv.com website for the entertainment show This Morning observed that despite Donna's "chaotic" personal life, she had grown more serious about her work. [17] Within weeks, Patti also dies, and Donna decides to adopt Mia. When Josh expresses understandable concern for Hanssen's welfare afterwards, he is shocked by the reaction he gets. [53], Following her father's death, Donna adopted her half-niece Mia. "[46] Donna and Jared have a child, Amber Baptiste, which Jacobs thought was nice for Donna's character development. He keeps Zara and Grace topped up with drinks. [44] Jacobs told Jessica Ransom of What's on TV that although Donna has matured since her departure in 2011, she is "still just Donna Jackson". Now it's getting a bit more serious. [44], Donna's relationship with Michael proved unpopular with critics. Holby City airs these scenes on Tuesday, May 11 at 7.50pm on BBC One. With Mia adamant that she wants and needs Evie's support, Donna is forced to back down and allow their friendship to continue. [21] Upon learning that he will be transferred to a rehabilitation unit in Liverpool, Donna resigns in order to move there with him. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. Ryan, meanwhile, could flirt for England and gets by on his charm and confidence but day one in his new job is a huge wake-up call for him. "The end episode is for those people who have petitioned and were part of the huge outpouring of trying to save the show. The closing moments of Tuesday night's episode (August 31) unveiled the biggest twist of the year so far, but in an even bigger shock, Bernie's evil son Cameron. It's having those lifelong friends who've come through the show and seeing them every single day. Spoilers 'Holby City' spoilers: ANGRY Donna Jackson hits out at Fletch! Tina Hobley. [29] Adams originally auditioned as Donna, however the casting directors felt that she would be better suited to Mickie, the quieter character,[30] and "mild mannered" counterpart to Donna's "sassy staff nurse". I really got to know the character, and she had so many facets and was always fun to play. Dom is desperate to get home and on with his life in the wake of his stoma reversal, but is warned by Sacha not to do too much, too soon. Holby City spoilers follow. It was always a case of when not if Fletch (Alex Walkinshaw) and Donna (Jaye Jacobs) found out about whats been happening to their daughters on Holby City, but its taken a long time. Is their long-standing friendship beyond repair? [63] Following Kieran's deployment, television magazine What's on TV noted a change in Donna's demeanour, observing that she had "soured" in contrast to her former "bubbly" friendliness. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Following the mass exodus from Casualty a couple of weeks ago as David (Jason Durr) and Marty (Shaheen Jafargholi) resigned in the wake of Robyn (Amanda Henderson)s tragic death, followed soon after by Jacob (Charles Venn), the department is sorely in need of some new staff. After seven years, Jacobs resigned from Holby City in order to pursue new projects; Donna departs in the drama's thirteenth series. [78] Jacobs filmed the final episode in December 2021, and it was broadcast in March 2022. [46] Reflecting on Donna's character development between leaving and returning, Jacobs commented, "Before she was a girl in her 20s who was very focused on love and men, and now she has two children so her life is a lot more child-focused. 'Holby City' spoilers: ANGRY Donna Jackson hits out at Fletch! Holby City spoilers: Relationship trouble for Zav and Donna, and Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Elsewhere, Henrik Hanssen (Guy Henry) is beginning to realise he likes Russ Faber (Simon Slater) as more than a friend, but hes afraid of taking the next step. stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. Operation Backlog will also see Eli under pressure while Amelia worries what Nicky's suspension will mean for Juliet. [61] Jacobs assessed that Donna was attracted to him, but would not allow herself to accept it at first, having had so many failed relationships with men ill-suited to her. Privacy Policy. Casualty has confirmed the return of Holby City 's Donna Jackson, alongside four new characters. Jaye Jacobs's popular warden sister Donna will be crossing over onto the fellow BBC continuing drama this April when she gets reassigned to the Emergency Department. Her three colleagues, meanwhile, are very different characters. Oblivious, Mel starts making plans for Louis to meet her terminally ill grandfather, leaving Kylie adamant that she needs to know the truth. Viewers were left on the edge of their seats this week when Cameron. "[38] In the aftermath of the Donna/Mickie storyline, the BBC banned its actresses from appearing in raunchy photo-shoots, after Jacobs and Adams were photographed in intimate poses while dressed in nurses uniforms for various "lads' mags". However, her over-protectiveness only serves to drive Mia away. Ange (Dawn Steele), recovering from almost bleeding to death and having her twins delivered by her boyfriend and her daughter in an emergency caesarean, was having a very realistic bout of the baby blues, worrying about whether she could cope with the twins and bursting into tears when she realised she and Josh (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge) hadnt even named their son yet. [46] Jacobs and Walkinshaw previously starred together on Waterloo Road as a married couple so they share a good relationship. Donna tells Fletch that Evie has been raped and. Casualty spoilers (May 6) 1. [46] Jacobs stated that Donna's costume reflected that and opined that her dress sense had "regressed" since her departure. [15], Donna is shocked when her estranged father Derek (Clarke Peters) is admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with cancer.
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