Rosie Miller

In July 2004, The Sun reported that a controversial family of lowlifes would be joining EastEnders in an attempt to boost ratings. It was said that they would make the Slater family "look like royalty". She added: "Even the dog is dodgy. They're set to cause havoc all over the Square, and by the end of their first week the sparks will be flying - literally". It was also said that Rosie "uses sheer hard work and determination to make ends meet". In April 2002, she played Lindsay, the mother of a schizophrenic called Matt. It was also made clear that the rest of the Miller family, including Keith, would be staying on. A spokesperson for the show said in a statement, "Gerry and Shana have been enormous assets and go with our best wishes," adding that a "massive" storyline had been planned for their exit. ==Storylines==

Backstory Rosie's mother committed suicide when she was young, leaving her with her brother, Clint, and other siblings. Rosie was married to Mike Swann (Mark Wingett), and they had two children, Mickey and Dawn (Joe Swash and Kara Tointon). While they were still very young, Mike left Rosie and wasn't seen for many years. Rosie later met Keith Miller (David Spinx), who took on her children as his own before having twins, Darren and Demi (Charlie G. Hawkins and Shana Swash). He cannot read and is work-shy. He tends to sit around watching television all day, making excuses to Rosie as to why he does not go and find employment. 2004–2006 From her first appearance in 2004, Rosie is seen working hard to support her family. She has a number of cleaning jobs, and takes care of her granddaughter, Aleesha (Freya and Phoebe Coltman-West), while Demi and Darren go to school. In December 2005, Rosie's ex-husband, Mike, is homeless and stays with the Millers'. Rosie and Mike have an affair, and she plans to leave Keith for Mike, taking Darren, Demi and Aleesha with them. Mickey and Dawn find out about this, and Mickey tries to convince her not to leave. Eventually, she decides she cannot take the twins away from their father, and chooses to stay with Keith. Rosie tells Keith about her affair, but does not mention she had planned to leave. Keith forgives her until Dawn lets slip that Rosie had planned to leave. Keith then leaves Rosie. Keith soon moves back in when he proposes to Rosie, but he does not really want to get married and so he keeps putting off the wedding. Rosie, however, does not want to wait and the ceremony takes place on 4 July 2006 at Walford Register Office. Keith arrives late and with mud on his suit. Annoyed, Rosie jilts Keith during the ceremony and tells him the next day that she no longer loves him and plans to take a job in the Cotswolds. She also wants to take Darren, Demi and Aleesha. They plan to leave the Square the next day but Darren does not want to go. Rosie convinces Keith to make sure Darren goes with them so Keith tells Darren he does not care about him. Upset, Darren prepares to leave with his mother, sister and niece. However, Rosie can see how upset he is, and decides to tell him that Keith made it all up, allowing Darren to stay in Walford after all. Rosie leaves Walford with Demi and Aleesha. On 9 December 2024, Mickey makes a brief return to Albert Square and reveals to Big Mo that Rosie is working at his new family business, ‘Miller’s Villas’ alongside his sister Dawn. == Reception ==

After Rosie arrived on the soap, Nancy Banks-Smith, from The Guardian, said that she was Keith's "paranoid wife". ''Digital Spy's'' Dek Hogan praised Spinx and Cowper's acting, in August 2005, after their part in a storyline that sees Demi go missing. Hogan hoped that their part in the story would be remembered when the nominees for award ceremonies are being picked. Upon Rosie's exit, a spokesperson from the soap, described Rosie as an "enormous asset". She also stated that viewers instantly "fell in love" with what she called a "rowdy clan" and said that they're "still adored to this day". ==References==