Jodie Gold

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Jodie Gold is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Kylie Babbington. She first appeared on screen on 7 June 2010. On 24 October 2011, it was announced that Babbington's contract would not be renewed and Jodie departed on 14 November 2011, along with Poppy Meadow (Rachel Bright). Originally introduced as a love interest for Darren Miller (Charlie G. Hawkins), she is also the daughter of established character Vanessa Gold (Zöe Lucker). Jodie is Jewish and out of respect for her faith Darren has a circumcision. He later proposes to Jodie as well, ultimately deciding not to marry her due to his belief that he is unworthy. Vanessa's husband Harry (Linal Haft) was thought to be her father until Vanessa reveals he is not in an argument. Within six months of her initial appearance, Babbington received many letters from fans that said Jodie was their ideal woman. Daniella Graham from the Metro said that "viewers were left questioning why on earth anyone thought this...

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