The character's reintroduction was announced in February 2017 and she returns in the nineteenth series. [46] Donna's behaviour causes her to clash with Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw), the ward manager of the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), where Donna is based. 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. Max gently tells Lucky that she has a spinal injury, but the long-term effects are currently unclear. Serena hastily points out that they arent quite married yet, as the venue had to cancel. 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. I do want to experiment with other roles but it's such a weird feeling. Still reeling from the news about Mia's devastating abuse, Donna struggles to connect with her adopted daughter and does everything she can to avoid spending time alone with her. With Lucky in a coma, Fletch was left to puzzle out out what she was trying to tell him. They oppose plans for the Grand Bazaar to be taken over by someone new. Get ready to welcome Ryan (Eddie-Joe Robinson), Jodie (Anna Chell), Rida (Sarah Seggari) and Cameron (Barney Walsh) to your Saturday evenings as four new recruits join the team. Coronation Street spoilers: Tim Metcalfe kidnaps Elaine! Sparks are flying between Louis and Kylie after they admitted their feelings for each other, but it's awkward when Mel arrives back on AAU. 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. 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. EastEnders announces eating disorder story for Ben. [42], A 2006 review by Simon noted that Donna lacked dedication to her job, and was easily distracted by her love life. Donna lashed out at Fletch and at Evie, but its Jeni whos the real target of her anger. 2. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. 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. With over 20 years experience writing about TV and film, Vicky currently writes features for Whats on TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week magazines plus news and watching guides for WhatToWatch.com, a job which involves chatting to a whole host of famous faces. Cameron is under-confident, eager to please and prone to mistakes. "[45] Jacobs confirmed that Donna continues to be flirtatious upon her return, because it is in her personality. [64] Kieran lost a leg in an IED explosion. [96] Harper considered Donna "one of the most popular and iconic Holby characters ever". This leads a horrified Lucky to realise that Kian lied to her about where Andrei has been staying for the past few weeks. Deen (Metro) thought that Donna's forthright personality would be "the last thing the Holby staff need at the moment". Discussing the development in the context of her 2010 Casualty appearance, Jacobs explained that it made her ED shift particularly stressful as "she now has little Mia to look after if anything happens to Donna, Mia is completely on her own." 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? As the pressure mounts on her staff, will Madge decide her loyalties lie with them, or will she put herself first and do as Regina has asked? [49] He appeared from 14 July to 11 August 2009, suffering from cancer of the splenic flexure, pancreas and abdominal wall. As the pair's personal differences spill over onto the ward, Donna makes a formal complaint against Fletch and refuses to work with him anymore. She's adopted a child, her niece Mia, and now that she's a sister, she needs to be more responsible. [32], Jacobs characterised Donna as "a working class tart". [90], In November 2007, Shelley deemed Donna one of Holby City's few "really good, realistic, characters". Jodie will struggle with trying to keep her personal and professional lives separate. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. [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. [46] Jacobs and Walkinshaw previously starred together on Waterloo Road as a married couple so they share a good relationship. However, Donna returns richer than she departed, which Jacobs thought was "very unlike Donna". Hopefully this doesnt mean that disaster is about to strike him, but on Holby you never know. This was unbearable information for a loving father to hear and Fletch reacted angrily but not as angrily as Donna when he broke the news that Mias pregnancy wasnt as the result of her having a secret boyfriend, but from her being drugged and raped at Jenis parties. Will Donna ever be able to find it in herself to forgive her old friend Fletch? Tonight's Holby City episode saw Donna unexpectedly leave, unable to cope with the mounting demands of working for a hospital in crisis. Donna's job is in jeopardy and Kian's lies are exposed. I did enjoy how many she's got through though. [45] The actress confirmed that Donna has developed "skeletons in her closet" after leaving Holby, which she brings with her when she returns. In the first such crossover, originally broadcast in December 2004, Donna works alongside ED staff members when a fuel tanker crashes into the hospital. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. As a TV viewer yourself, have there been any other shows that have made you feel bereft when they finished? Holby City chats, we get the lowdown from Jaye Jacobs, who has played fun-loving nurse Donna Jackson since 2004. Can Donna make amends? But theyre certainly engaged. Jaye Jacobs's popular warden sister Donna will be crossing over onto the fellow BBC. 19 Apr 2023. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. With the team under more scrutiny than ever before, Donna found herself run ragged as she attempted to clear the surgical backlog as per the trial period conditions. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. 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 shes always been there. [76] Story producer Ben Wadey told Calli Kitson from Metro that the story team had to create suitable endings for all the regular characters. [46], Donna has appeared in two editions of Casualty@Holby Citycrossovers with Holby City's sister show Casualty, which is set in the hospital's emergency department (ED). She has the support of Kylie, Louis. Bath "[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. [13] She goes on to begin an affair with consultant general surgeon Michael Spence (Hari Dhillon), despite the fact he is married. Here's a full collection of the seven biggest moments coming up: Proving she's true to her word, Donna leads the nurses in a protest outside the hospital determined to fight for better working conditions. [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. [97] Bree Treacy of RT.ie believes that Michael had better chemistry with Donna than with his wife Annalese, however similarly commented that he did not deserve Donna, never having seen her as more than "a notch on his stethoscope". Polite Society director talks "bizarre . beloved Holby City character Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs), Axed Casualty star Amanda Henderson didnt want to leave amid Robyn death ending, Casualty spoilers: Faith reveals she was raped last year, Do not sell or share my personal information. I'm a . But is that really the last we'll see of her? Next week on Holby City, Donna pays a high price for her protest, while Kian's lies are exposed and Josh makes a worrying discovery. Whats happened? Phew! 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? [4] During this period, Donna has a friendship with midwife Mickie Hendrie (Kelly Adams). [45] Jacobs explained that Donna and Fletch clash when she fails to listen to Fletch's instructions. The paramedics welcome a surprising recruit, and a new face in the ED turns Max's world upside down. In contrast to her typical disorganisation and laziness, Donna is forced to work hard and "put herself on the line" to keep up with the other staff members. What are your thoughts on Waterloo Road coming back? [39], In a November 2007 article for the Daily Mirror, television critic Jim Shelley described Donna as a "nymphomaniac", though qualified his comment with the addendum "to be fair, sex addiction is a job requirement in Holby. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Queen Charlotte review: A Bridgerton triumph. [82] Across these episodes, Donna is involved in a story focusing on the treatment of vicar Lexy Morrell (Jenny Howe), a long-standing recurring character. Coronation Street reveals Stephen Reid wedding drama in 27 new spoiler pictures. [45], In June 2021, it was announced that Holby City had been cancelled after twenty-three series. The veteran soap star will be joined by four nursing recruits starting with Small Axe's Eddie-Joe Robinson, whose character Ryan is ambitious and quick to look for credit. 2021 szeptemberben azzal a c . She expanded that, "The stakes have really moved on for Donna over the last couple of years. [53], Following her father's death, Donna adopted her half-niece Mia. This was proven during last night's (February 8, 2022) instalment of the show when fun-loving nurse Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs) handed in her notice with immediate effect after 18 years on the. [33][37] She initially disliked him, suspecting him of shirking his work duties, and at one point requested that he never return to her ward. While Hanssen colludes with an unexpected visitor, Max has her. 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. Your #MondayMotivation this should take you all the way through till tomorrow evening! [81] Jacobs did not appear in multiple episodes as a result of the story, returning prior to the show's finale. [6] When the general surgery ward is downsized, Donna is forced to reapply for her job. She's had to accept some responsibility and it's not now just about which man she's going to sleep with next". [36] Her negative characteristics included being easily led and materialistic,[35] easily bored,[34] and "outspoken, stubborn and lazy". A tart with a heart character, Donna had many romantic liaisons with her colleagues, including a one-night stand with midwife Mickie Hendrie (Kelly Adams). For another fictional character named Donna Jackson, see, "Christmas TV Guide: Seasonal suspense for Holby star Jaye; Drama Paramedic is left fighting for life following a spectacular car crash in a two-part Casualty@Holby City", "The Box: Gimme, gimme, gimme a role in Holby", "TV review: Welcome to Holby City newcomers", "BBC - Holby City - Characters - Donna Jackson", "Interview: Barry Sloane and Jaye Jacobs", "Holby City's Jaye Jacobs on playing sex mad staff nurse Donna", "TVToday: Pick of the Day Holby City BBC1, 8pm - Wing and a player", "Lee Mead to return as Casualty character Lofty on Holby City! Privacy Policy. There's an accidental elbow to Sam's nose. "[44] Harper was glad that Jacobs decided to return and called her return "thrilling". 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. Following her promotion to ward sister, Treacy hoped that the series producers would give Donna a man who would see her "as more than just a good time girl. [40] Later that year, Jacobs stated that her ideal storyline would be for Donna to find a good man and gain a promotion, hoping she would find someone who would treat her well and help her give up her recreational drug habit. A BBC documentary entitled Making It at Holby chronicled their casting process, which entailed seven weeks of auditions, including group workshops to allow the series producers to gauge candidates' personalities. Another huge Holby City favourite returns in Casualty trailer as fans share joy . Holby City spoilers follow. 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. Casualty has confirmed the return of Holby City 's Donna Jackson, alongside four new characters. Jacobs was included in the final cast of Holby City when it concluded in 2022. And she's back in Holby City. "[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. [70], Jacobs departed from Holby City in 2011, wanting to "broaden [her] horizons" after seven years in the programme. [39] The Guardian's Grace Dent deemed her "weak-willed" in a 2006 feature on television medics,[41] and in 2008, the Daily Mirror's Jane Simon branded her unintelligent. Here, Jaye reflects on her time at Holby, reveals what fans can expect from the final episode and discusses her future plans. ", Jacobs, on developments in Donna's characterisation. Despite Jacs best efforts, Jos unimpressed - due to a series of mishaps involving Josh. Holby City spoilers follow. Casualty's series producer Oliver Kent deemed her "hilariously funny" and "one of Holby's best characters". I've had lifelong friends, some who are still here but some who were in it when I was about 21. "[99] She later branded her "selfish to a fault" for her negative reaction to Kieran's posting to Afghanistan,[100] but opined that Kieran "makes a far more suitable partner for her" than Michael did. Are you looking forward to doing other types of roles? Her appearance in the finale revolved around her support of Lexy as she undergoes surgery. The current nurses are asked to do more shifts and cancel any planned leave to cover the gaps, but theyre over-stretched as it is. "[105] Ransom (What's on TV) looked forward to Donna's return, commenting, "We can't wait to see her get stuck back in to all the action!"[45]. Executive producer Jon Sen has said of the casting: "We are thrilled to introduce these exciting new characters to the Casualty fans. Your full collection of photos showing what's ahead on the cobbles in the week commencing Monday, May 1. But will his plan bring Jac one step closer to the treatment that could save her life? ", "Yes, the storyline with Donna's dad. Holby City spoilers - Jac Naylor's exit story revealed, while the hospital is rocked by the fatal shooting and Cameron makes more enemies. [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". 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. [44] Jacobs missed the character and was pleased to return to the role, commenting, "Donna and I have unfinished business. Hollyoaks spoilers - shock arrests in 14 pictures. [44] Jacobs explained that Donna and Jared share a difficult relationship since Donna has "married into a lifestyle without realising it. "I certainly enjoyed the love. [12] She refuses to share her winnings with the others and resigns from her job, making plans to travel to Australia. 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. 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. As Donna continues to allow her personal life to affect her work , she ends up neglecting Lucky with devastating consequences. az els nll kermia stdim Budapest szvben. . The actress also confirmed that Donna and Fletch would not begin a relationship. [37], Donna's costume initially involved short skirts, tight-fitting tops, multi-coloured hair extensions and a nose-stud. [23][24] A year later, Donna is involved in a car crash en route to the staff Christmas party. 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 . [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. By Victoria Wilson published 28 September 2021 Airs Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7.50pm on BBC1.

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