Shona McGarty found filming her disastrous ‘EastEnders’ wedding day "a challenge".
The 27-year-old actress’ alter ego, Whitney Dean, jilted Callum Highway (Tony Clay) at the altar after learning about his fling with Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) in scenes which aired on Tuesday (03.09.19) and Shona found the emotional moments particularly tricky because they had been shot on an "uncomfortably" hot day.
She said: "I think it was one of the hottest days of the year when we were filming the wedding scenes.
"It was a bit of a challenge, it was a little bit uncomfortable in the heat, but the wedding was a bit uncomfortable too, so it worked."
Patsy Palmer reprised her role as Whitney’s guardian, Bianca Jackson, for the wedding and Shona was delighted to have her old friend back on set again.
She told the Daily Mirror online: "It was just the best, Patsy’s absolutely brilliant. When she was back on set, I felt 16 again.
"She’s been away for about five years but as soon as she came back it was like she’d never left. Patsy as Bianca is just hilarious, I loved the scene between Whitney, Bianca and Ben outside the registry office, all at each other’s throats, Bianca has some great one liners too – I loved it."
While the truth has now been uncovered, Shona doesn’t think Whitney’s feelings for Callum will subside any time soon.
She said: "It’s a tricky one, she still loves him no matter what, I don’t think she’s bitter but it’s awkward isn’t it.
"She’d still do anything for him, but ultimately she’ll love him forever I think…
"She 100% still blames Ben, she’s still really angry at him for ruining everything. She’s completely embarrassed and feels like her entire world has come crashing down."
Shona McGarty’s wedding scene discomfort
