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Perry Fenwick splits from actress wife Angela Lonsdale
By Georgina Littlejohn
11th February 2010

EastEnders star Perry Fenwick has split from his actress wife Angela Lonsdale. Perry, who plays hapless loser Billy Mitchell in the soap, and former Coronation Street star Angela, are said to be 'devastated' at the break-up.

Last night a spokesman for the couple said: 'Perry Fenwick and Angela Lonsdale have sadly separated after five years of marriage. They will not be making any further comment.' A friend close to the couple told the Mirror: 'They just ran out of love. They had a series of heart-to-hearts and decided to call it a day. No one else is involved.' Perry, 48, and Angela, 39, married in February 2005 after he proposed to her by writing in pebbles on a beach. They were considered to have one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness.

The news of their split has reportedly come as a shock to the EastEnders cast, who were told the news yesterday. A source said: 'No one knew there were any problems at all as Perry is always talking about Angela in glowing terms. No one saw this coming.'

Perry as Billy Mitchell on EastEnders and Angela in her former role as policewoman Emma Taylor in Coronation Street

Angela is best known for her Coronation Street role as police officer Emma Taylor, who married Curly Watts. In 2003 she left the long-running soap to become a regular on ITV police drama The Bill. Londoner Perry first appeared as Billy Mitchell in EastEnders in 1998 but didn't become a regular until 1999. His character has been at the centre of some dramatic storylines.

Described as a 'runt of a man who's a catalyst for trouble', Billy has had two failed marriages and lost many jobs but has managed to remain one of the soap's most popular characters.

Skylace · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

That's very sad. Seems like our Eastenders cast members are having issues with their marriages.

Twirley · Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina

Such a shame when that happens!

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

Poor Billy--- just never seems to have a marriage that lasts, either on the show or in real life.

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

It is hard enough, but to have it splashed all over the papers...Poor Perry...

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

Poor Billy just never catches a break. You would think that the writers would let him win just once. He really hasn't had a story line of his own since he and the girlfriend found Lola...what a banner day that was! They should give him a positive story line....

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

Isn't he set to leave the show???

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

Oh, I don't know...is he? That would explain a lot....

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

I don't really know, but for some reason it's stuck in the back of my mind he's going. Don't know why I think that. Confused

Skylace · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Hmmm...I don't know if he is or isn't. But it may be time. I mean honestly I am a bit tired of watching him just stumble from one stupid disaster from another.

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

Lola doesn't really have her own thread, so I just thought I would use Pops' thread. I had completely forgotten that we didn't know who Lexi's father was! Wow... And naming your kid after a street thug like that? Oh, Lola what were you thinking?? But she is a cute baby, not as cute as Scarlett, but a cute baby and Lola is young...

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

I think there's hope for Lola......a lot of work to be done, but she may just turn herself around.

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

I agree. I think in walking away from those thugs, she is taking steps in the right direction. She has a good head on her shoulders, she just has to use it!

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

Plus, I have to say, her social worker is really quite a snotty bitch.

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

True! I was thinking the same thing. What Mom, especially a new Mom, doesn't have few dishes in the sink, or laundry that needs to be put away? And her turning up her nose at Billy's few cans on the counter was just silly. People can drink responsibly. She is definitely wound too tight.