BBC announces brand new EastEnders family to join soap this summer

Albert Square’s new arrivals have a mysterious secret 
Newcomers: EastEnders' new family the Taylors are led by single mum Karen
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The BBC has announced that a brand new family will be joining EastEnders this summer.

Headed up by single mum Karen, played by Lorraine Stanley, the five Taylors are set to shake things up in Albert Square.

The clan consists of Karen’s children Keanu, played by Benidorm’s Danny Walters, Bernadette, played by Clair Norris and younger brothers Riley and Chatham who are portrayed by real-life siblings Alfie and Tom Jacobs.

As well as pets Bronson the dog and Rooney the bearded dragon, the family are bringing a dark secret to Walford which promises to provoke plenty of drama.

The Mitchell family in EastEnders

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Sean O’Conner, EastEnder’s executive producer teased an “explosive” summer, describing the family as “noisy, brash and not to be messed with”.

“I’m hugely excited at the arrival of Karen and her family in Albert Square. They’re noisy, brash and not to be messed with. Karen is a twenty-a-day lioness, bringing up her kids with no support, no money and a very loud mouth”, he said of the newcomers.

Adding, "But though they may lack cash, the Taylors have love and warmth in spades. This summer is going to be explosive as the Taylors settle in Walford. The Square will never be quite the same again…"

Actor Danny Walters who will star as the family’s eldest child said he already felt part of the team:

“Having only been filming EastEnders for a few weeks, I feel so privileged to already feel a part of the team. Everyone has been so friendly and kind and gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome and supported.

"There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for the Taylors.”

The Taylors will be on screens this summer.

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