Barbara Windsor’s widower, Scott Mitchell, and EastEnders actress Tanya Franks had a delightful evening together in London on Saturday. Scott, whose wife Barbara passed away in December 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and Tanya, who portrayed Rainie Cross on the soap opera, solidified their relationship earlier this month while on vacation in Greece. The couple looked lovely as Scott donned a stylish black blazer and patterned shirt while Tanya dazzled in a figure-hugging black dress and yellow heels.
Scott and Tanya are in the early stages of dating, having built a close friendship over the years as they worked together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease with their group called “Bab’s Army.” In 2019, they ran the London Marathon together and raised funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of Barbara. This cause is particularly important to Tanya as she ran in honor of her step-father, Derek. This year, Scott and Tanya participated in the London Marathon once again with their fellow EastEnders stars as part of Bab’s Army.
Sources have revealed that Scott is genuinely happy in his new relationship with Tanya. His friends are thrilled that he has found someone to share his life with after Barbara’s passing. While it is still early days, Scott is cautiously looking forward to the future. They decided to announce their relationship while on vacation in Greece, and everyone was overjoyed. There is a strong bond of friendship and respect between them, and they are taking things slowly.
Earlier this month, Scott and Tanya attended the Ashley Brodin summer garden party lunch together, where they were seen enjoying each other’s company. Tanya has an extensive history with EastEnders, having appeared in 382 episodes. She first appeared as Rainie in 2007 and became a full-time cast member in 2018. Her last appearance on the show was in June of last year. Notably, during a seven-episode guest stint in 2010, her character had a brief affair with Phil Mitchell, who was played by Steve McFadden and portrayed Barbara’s on-screen son. This storyline was heavily criticized and deemed inappropriate.
Aside from EastEnders, Tanya has an impressive list of television credits, including appearances on shows like Family Affairs, The Bill, Pulling, and Broadchurch. Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014 but kept her battle with the illness private for four years. Scott shared that Barbara’s passing was peaceful, and he was by her side during her final days. He fondly remembers the love, joy, and entertainment she brought to their lives, as well as the lives of many others throughout her career.
Scott previously expressed his belief that he would never find love again after Barbara’s death. He was grateful for the time they shared and considered himself blessed to have been chosen by her. Before her relationship with Scott, Tanya was married to actor James Barriscale, who played Jonathan Malnet on EastEnders. It is unclear when the couple separated. Scott and Barbara tied the knot in 2000, and their relationship faced criticism due to their significant age difference.
Scott has opened up about the dynamics of their relationship, addressing rumors of an open marriage. He explained that they had a unique understanding where Barbara didn’t want him to stop living his life to the fullest. She believed that love and sex were separate entities and never imposed double standards on Scott. Barbara supported Scott through his battle with addiction, revealing in her autobiography that she believed she could have saved him if it weren’t for his other cravings. Eventually, Scott sought treatment and received support from Elton John’s manager, John Reid, and therapist Beechy Colclough.
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