EastEnders star Danny Walters praises soap for portraying a ‘working class family who are struggling’

The actor is best known for his role as Keanu Taylor on the show
Honoured: Walters is pleaded about his award nomination
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Safeeyah Kazi22 January 2018

EastEnders star Danny Walters has praised the soap for portraying a ‘working class family who are struggling’ with its inclusion of the Taylor family.

Speaking to The Sun Online, Walters highlighted how people can ‘relate’ to his character Keanu Taylor’s ‘struggle’ on the show.

“Getting a job nowadays is really not easy and I think they're supporting him and they can relate to him and his journey,” he said.

"And the struggles that he goes through to get a job and get money to provide for his family, food and put a roof over his family's head."

The show was initially criticised for depicting Taylor family matriarch Karen as proud of her life on benefits.

Relatable: Walters is happy to portray a normal family
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However, in recent episodes the mum-of-five has seemed more vulnerable as she struggles to find a job.

Walters added: "I think it shows the scope and variety of families and characters in EastEnders.

"I think it's very important to tell stories about families that are going through what the Taylors are going through so it's been great to have the Taylor family on the show.

The 24-year-old actor has recently been nominated for best newcomer at the National Television award for his role in the soap, which he described as an “honour”.

The London actor admitted feeling “amazing” after being nominated.

"I joined the show because I loved the character, I loved the family and I love being part of EastEnders so the fact that I've been put forward for a nomination, it's an honour”, said Walters.

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