FROM becoming a teen mother to conning Phil Mitchell, Lola Pearce has been at the centre of drama-packed scenes on-screen.
The EastEnders character has been portrayed by Danielle Harold since her first appearance in 2011. Get the lowdown on her.
Popular Walford resident Lola watched her boyfriend Isaac Baptiste walk away from the fictional borough as Stevie Basaula left the long-running drama at the end of March, 2022.
But recent reports have claimed that she has been shown the door.
Actress Danielle Harold was allegedly left teary after learning she only had six months left in her contract and her character is set to be killed off.
New EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has been said to be ready to make his mark with a blockbuster storyline this summer.
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Luckily for her, Danielle Harold’s life is less of a rollercoaster off-screen, although she has been known to struggle with illness since her teen years.
A surprise Jamie Oliver connection
While she’ll be most likely remembered for her stint in EastEnders, many aren’t aware that Danielle has star chef Jamie Oliver to thank for her big break.
Danielle left school with a single GCSE and went into waitressing work to get by.
Aware this clearly wasn’t the job for her, she spotted an advert for reality TV show Jamie’s Dream School.
The program intended to help teens with fewer than five GCSEs get their dream jobs – which felt like a sign for aspiring actress Danielle.
Stars in the likes of Cherie Blair and Alastair Campbell took her under their wings but it was historian David Sarkey who was left stunned with her work.
The history expert even suggested she should apply to Cambridge University.
“It was so much fun and a completely new experience. It made me believe in myself and made me realise I could achieve whatever I wanted in life”, she told the Daily Mail when remembering her experience.
“I worried quitting my job would be a mistake but it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.”
This was due to the fact that, soon after her appearance on the show, Danielle landed her iconic role on EastEnders.
