A DONNA. It was always a case of 'when' not 'if' Fletch (Alex Walkinshaw) and Donna (Jaye Jacobs) found out about what's been happening to their daughters on Holby City, but it's taken a long time. Casualty spoilers (May 6) 1. Coronation Street spoilers: Gail Platt has BIG news for Nick! Here's everything you need to know: Donna Jackson waved goodbye to Holby tonight, after making the shock, and somewhat impulsive, decision to leave the hospital. By Victoria Wilson published 28 September 2021 Airs Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7.50pm on BBC1. Deadline viewers rage 'you're fooling no-one!' after spotting glaring "[44] Harper was glad that Jacobs decided to return and called her return "thrilling". Donna's world crumbles BBC Following his difficult conversation with Evie, a devastated Fletch's first port of call is to confide in Donna. 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. [47] The reporter added that Donna returned to the nursing profession "a little worldlier" than before. The new Netflix series, created and executive produced by Del Toro, is an 8-part horror anthology series featuring contributions from a diverse group of . Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. Against her better judgement, Ange continues to take more risks with Josh, unaware that their secret could be about to implode. "[36], "I've played Donna for six years, and shes a part of me, but she's changed a lot. "There is a lot about Donna we never got to find out and it's weird to leave feeling like there is more to do, but it's also more exciting. [39] He treated her badly, to the point that he would only have sex with her in a toilet stall;[57] nonetheless Jacobs assessed that Donna was in love with him, believing him to be "the one" and different from her previous lovers, branding her deluded in this respect. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. [45], The reasons for Donna's return are unexplained for several episodes. 04/04/21 - 19:22 #1. Casualty spoilers - Holby City's Donna Jackson returns alongside new After initially bowing out of the role in 2011, Jaye returned to the show in 2017 and has been there ever since. In the last of our final (sob!) Also, Kylie and Louis are all giddy about going on their first date but Kylie gets an almighty shock when Mel suddenly returns to Holby! "[30] A size 12, Jacobs was not pressured to lose weight for the role, and considered Donna's figure "part of her loveable charm". The actress hoped that Donna would be given a love interest after becoming reestablished within the series. Privacy Policy. EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter is left devastated, EastEnders spoilers: Dying Lola Pearce reveals a touching plan, EastEnders spoilers: Ravi Gulati takes DEADLY revenge on Keanu. Holby City spoilers tonight: What happens Tuesday, March 14 2022 [84] Donna returns in the thirty-seventh series episode "Welcome to the Warzone", originally broadcast on 8 April 2023. Is their long-standing friendship beyond repair? After Jenis dangerous scheme was exposed, Donna Jackson becomes over-protective of Mia. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life 1.2 Relationship with Keeley Carson 1.3 General surgery rotations 1.4 Rotation on Darwin 1.5 Bernie's death 1.6 Ric's brain tumour 1.7 Evan's death 1.8 Fraudulent acts of heroism Sue Haasler is the author of five novels and the official BBC Holby City book, which you can read about here. Donna Jackson is a fictional character from BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, played by actress Jaye Jacobs. Fortunately, as Josh later manages to persuade Jo to include Holby in the trial. 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. [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. 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. After. Cameron is under-confident, eager to please and prone to mistakes. [45] Donna has a close relationship with Ric Griffin (Hugh Quarshie), who acts as a father figure to her. Donna fusses over Mia, who just wants to be listened to. I really got to know the character, and she had so many facets and was always fun to play. After a fed up Donna handed in her notice with immediate effect fans have been left wondering if they've seen the last of her, just weeks before the show comes to a final end. Hollyoaks airs drugs twist as Juliet Nightingale returns She causes a scene when her boss refuses to accept her resignation. 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Will she finally decide to put her family first and quit Holby for good? 30 Apr 2023. The battle for Holbys future is not helped by there being a mole among the staff. However, Kylie is left devastated when Louis fails to stand his ground and tell Mel what's really going on. Hollyoaks spoilers: PROTEST! 28 Apr 2023. Here's a full collection of the seven biggest moments coming up: Lucky is out of her coma next week, but it quickly becomes clear that she still has a long way to go in terms of recovery. [1] The two have a strained relationship: within weeks, Donna is evicted for falling behind on her rent,[2] and when she is later allowed to move back in, she lets bailiffs take Lisa's possessions after failing to keep up her own loan repayments. A total disaster IS averted and later Donna and Mia are able to reunite, but it doesnt look like things will be that simple as Fletch comes to deliver an olive branch to Donna. Of the new recruits, we first meet Jodie away from the ED and it very quickly becomes clear that she is a live wire who enjoys a good time. Josh's struggles put him in the firing line with Jac. Viewers know that the future of Holby City's surgical wards is looking increasingly bleak, as we near the beginning of the end in the spring. In the aftermath, he and Donna reunited, before moving away together. Despite her numerous sex scenes, Donna did not have a genuinely romantic storyline until beginning a slow-burning romance with agency nurse Kieran Callaghan in late 2010. Luckily the glorious Donna Jackson is there to whip everyone in shape as she is now clinical nurse manager. [44] Jacobs explained that Donna and Jared share a difficult relationship since Donna has "married into a lifestyle without realising it. Digital Spy now has a newsletter sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Donna Jackson - Wikipedia [42], A 2006 review by Simon noted that Donna lacked dedication to her job, and was easily distracted by her love life. Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Cabinet of Curiosities episode 3 Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities episode 3, "The Autopsy", features a talented cast and some fascinating characters. Donna entered Holby Cityin its sixth seriesas a staff nurse, characterised as a wild-child with a chaotic personal life. Stevie suffers a crisis of confidence after losing two patients in a row early in a shift, and begins to fear that Marcus had been right to doubt her clinical skills. She feels like a failure and ends up blaming herself when Juliet is admitted to hospital with norovirus. 7 were here. I did enjoy how many she's got through though. ", Jacobs, on developments in Donna's characterisation. [45] The actress confirmed that Donna has developed "skeletons in her closet" after leaving Holby, which she brings with her when she returns. Holby City spoilers: Donna kills Jeni after Mia and Evie's - Metro She's had the year from hell, but the mounting pressures the hospital is under took their toll on a worn-out Donna tonight. Feature Writer for Whats on TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and WhatToWatch.com. Additional HDU beds have been created, but theres no money for extra nurses to staff them. Does this mean a Holby wedding is on the cards? Read more Holby City spoilers on our dedicated homepage. 37.29 Screwdriver - 29/4/23 . By the time she returns, Donna has become a footballer's wife after marrying footballer Jared Baptiste (Leon Lopez). 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. [14] When Michael's wife Annalese (Anna-Louise Plowman) begins working at the hospital as a locum anaesthetist, she suspects that Michael has been unfaithful to her and confronts Donna, who confesses the affair and apologises profusely. In the last of our final (sob!) Here, Jaye reflects on her time at Holby, reveals what fans can expect from the final episode and discusses her future plans.