Doctor Who and EastEnders star Bonnie Langford is set to appear on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch
Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter
08:10, 17 May 2026
Bonnie Langford is a beloved actress, singer and dancer(Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Bonnie Langford is a beloved actress, dancer, singer, and television personality – but who are her famous relatives?
The 61-year-old star, who was raised in Surrey, is perhaps most recognised for her television appearances as Violet in Just William and as Doctor Who companion Melanie Bush. Her impressive career also includes a stint in EastEnders, where she portrayed Carmel Kazemi between 2015 and 2018, earning her the 2016 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer.
Beyond her screen work, the performer has built an accomplished stage career, featuring in West End and Broadway productions such as Peter Pan, Cats, The Pirates of Penzance, Chicago, and Paddington: The Musical. She also took part in Dancing on Ice in 2006 and 2014.
Bonnie is scheduled to appear on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch later today (May 17). The forthcoming instalment of the programme, presented by Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, will additionally feature Jamie Laing, Victoria Smurfit, and James Smith.
Ahead of her Sunday Brunch appearance, viewers might be intrigued to discover that Bonnie has a well-known ex-husband and four exceptionally gifted nieces, reports the Express.
Who is Bonnie Langford’s ex-husband?
Bonnie’s ex-husband is actor Paul Grunert(Image: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)
Bonnie’s former spouse is actor Paul Grunert, who is recognised for his work in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Death Defying Acts, and MI-5.
The pair first encountered one another while performing in a musical production in 1987. They tied the knot in Mauritius in 1995 and became parents to their daughter, Bibi, in 2000.
Bonnie and Paul’s marriage hit troubled waters in 2015 when reports emerged of their separation after two decades together. A friend of Bonnie’s told The Sun at the time: “Bonnie split from her husband quite some time ago, and it is very amicable and they remain good friends.
“Bonnie has not disclosed the split publicly as she is an extremely private person who rarely talks about her personal life, and she wants it to remain that way for the sake of their daughter.”
Bonnie Langford’s famous nieces
Bonnie has four famous nieces, including Wicked star Zizi Strallen(Image: Jordan Pettitt – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Theatrical prowess appears to run in the family, with Bonnie being an aunt to four highly accomplished performers. Zizi, Saskia, Summer, and Scarlett Strallen – daughters of Bonnie’s sister, Cherida Langford – have all carved out successful careers in entertainment.
Zizi earned recognition for portraying Mary Poppins in Cameron Mackintosh’s theatrical production, and is currently captivating audiences as Glinda in the West End’s Wicked.
Summer’s impressive theatre résumé features roles such as Meg Giry in Love Never Dies and Maria von Trapp in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagined The Sound of Music. She has also featured in Hollyoaks and Doctors.
Saskia received her training at RADA, while Scarlett gained acclaim for portraying Mary Poppins on Broadway – a part she also performed in London and Australia – and as Sibella in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, where she first met her husband, Bryce Pinkham.
Sunday Brunch broadcasts weekly on Channel 4 from 10am
