Jessie Wallace Arrest!

The last time I looked Eastenders was PG rated, but I am aware that some youngsters under 11 do watch it. My point is that no youngsters I know admire Kat Slater!

Joseanne

That's true, but as the actor in question is 50+ I doubt many young people would give her a second thought! And certainly not to be emulated.
The younger cast members on EE are actually more representative and some are good role models.

So should we discriminate by age? Of course some of them are good role models and long may that continue but we also try to teach our kids that actions have consequences be they good actions or bad actions.

My 11/12 year old daughter was obsessed with Eastenders for a couple of years. She grew out of it. I think a lot more youngsters watch this than you might think.

That's true, but as the actor in question is 50+ I doubt many young people would give her a second thought! And certainly not to be emulated.
The younger cast members on EE are actually more representative and some are good role models.

I am sure some young people do watch EE but that's really not its main demographic.

Joseanne

I think most young people are savvy enough to realise it is just a story. A far fetched one, considering the number of murders, arson attacks etc.

It may be just a story but the actors aren't. Young people take their cues from all sorts of people other than their teachers or parents. Music stars and actors are often much admired and emulated.

Galaxy

Er I dont think EE is a particular role model for young people, it's mostly watched by those in the 60 + age group.

When I taught, primary school children were discussing EE so I would beg to differ.

I think most young people are savvy enough to realise it is just a story. A far fetched one, considering the number of murders, arson attacks etc.

Er I dont think EE is a particular role model for young people, it's mostly watched by those in the 60 + age group.

Surely we should be able to expect that people who are effectively role models to younger people who watch their shows, can act with a modicum of decorum. Maybe if we held our tv stars and similar to account, society might wouldn't be going to hell in a handcart.

But we know she has already been suspended by BBC from filming the soap when she was drunk on set a few years back. That is disgraceful behaviour in the workplace, to my mind probably worthy of the sack. So yes, the need to drink, for whatever reason, certainly plays a part in her life. Not speculation by people here.

Well its not a fact that she kneed policeman in the groin; that's what's being alleged. But unless any of us have seen the police report or heard an interview with the policemen in question, we don't know that this is a fact, I think. I think its supposition, but even if its not, I don't know the criteria for charging somebody with assault. I'm sure there are people on here who do.

I suppose we do all pay her salary as licence payers; personally, I don't think I have the right to tell Tesco's who they employ, even though I give them a darn sight more money than I give to the BBC.

And people here have speculated on her mental state and whether she is an alcoholic, or just likes a drink.

I think anyone is entitled to have an opinion about a person who committed such an aggressive crime. It is not right that someone can attack a Policemen and be released without charge. Likewise, our TV licence money is paying her wages so we can also have an opinion about the BBC keeping her in her job after committing that crime.

Those two things are facts, nothing to do with speculation on her mental state or possible alcoholism which are irrelevant.

Was it ever?
Famous people have always had some unsavoury habits, historically.

All this just made me think it is not unique for famous people to continue having fans despite unsavoury actions

Never heard of Jessie Wallace either.

Does she just play herself in EE then?

I'm another who stopped watching EastEnders when Den and Angie left but I've watched Jessie in other productions. She was very good in 'The Road to Coronation Street' where she played Elsie Tanner. That said, I'm amazed she got off so lightly for assaulting a police officer.

I think it often helps to add a photo when posting about lesser known people, be it Jessie W, Janey G, Louise Windsor or any other random. The number of posters asking "Who?" on all these different threads might then be reduced.

Germanshepherdsmum

Who is Jessie Wallace?

Glad I'm not the only one who's never heard of her. If this were a man assaulting a police officer, especially a female police officer, it would be treated far more seriously.

I don't have an opinion about any drunk people who were arrested in North London (?) on Saturday night, because its none of my business. I don't know their past history, I don't know what their given names are, I don't know what they do for a living and I don't demand that they should be sacked.

I don't make judgements about their mental health, I don't expect them to be banged up. I'm not crossing my arms, harrumphing and pursing my lips.

I don't have a flaming torch or a pitchfork, either.

I don't think she has been treated any more leniently than anyone else would be, perhaps because a spell in prison doesn't serve any purpose in terms of "curing" someone who has problems.

It runs much deeper than locking them up for a few weeks, with others, who may have similar issues.

I’m with Germanshepherdsmum … who is Jessie Wallace and what is EE

volver

I'm enjoying the fact that the police who actually were present at the event are being accused of favouritism towards some actress that half of us have never heard of. Yet a whole bunch of people who weren't even there have questioned Kat/Karen/Kathleen/Jessie's mental health, whether she's addicted, demanded that she be sent to jail, sacked or made to ride in a police van for a week.

Funny old world.

Why not give us your opinion instead of just commenting on other people's opinions.

If she can't control herself after drinking alcohol, she shouldn't drink. If she chooses to drink (and this isn't her first run in after imbibing) she should take the consequences which should be a charge for assault. I don't understand the leniency in this case. If a man did this, we'd be most upset at the violence aspect.