Delilah Wood

Jamie Williams (2006-07)

Barry Apple (2009)

Oliver Wood (2017-20)

Dave Evans (2022-)

Natasha Parker (half)

Bianca Richards (half)

Anne Golding

Josephine Golding

Maria Evans

Gemma Evans

Jade Evans

Jodie Evans

Lucy Evans

Chloe Evans

Ruby Wood

Robbie Evans

Bobby Evans-Dawn

Ocean Star Murphy Evans

James Evans

Karen Evans

Elle Evans

Ariana Mitchell-Evans

Ginny Rose Murphy-Evans

Delilah Evans (nee Golding, previously Evans, Moonsbury, Williams, Apple & Wood), is one of the original characters of N&F. The mother of 10 children, she has been there during a lot of the biggest storylines over the years. The character made a temporary departure in February 2009, and returned in August (played by a new actress). The character was killed off in October 2010, but was resurrected in December 2012, along with Laura. She was originally played by Renee Zellweger from November 2007-February 2009, and then Samantha Womack from August 2009.

## Storylines

### 2007-10

Delilah was first seen in November 2007, immediately after her third husband, Jamie had been killed. She returned home along with her friends Tracy and Nikki and found her son, Nick waiting on the doorstep, who she mistook for Jamie. Delilah was pleased to see Nick, and they moved in. Later that day, Her sister Laura turned up too. In January 2008, Delilah, Laura, Nick, Jodie, Lucy and Tracy moved into 1B hole street. The house wasn't what they were looking for, so they moved into 1 Hole Street. The whole family became good friends with their neighbours. In June, Delilah kicked Tracy out after finding out about her past. In revenge, Tracy tried to sell No.1 behind her back. In July, Delilah gives birth to a daughter Chloe. In October, Delilah went on a month long holiday with Laura and Caser Shaw. In November she returned to find that Nick was seeing Nita Squinteye. She couldn't stand this, and started a hate campaign against Nick and Nita. In early 2009, the campaign took a step up and she teamed up with local villain Denzil Spider. She had the pair, along with accidentally, Tina Murphy, Maria Evans, and Tess Varley beaten up by the Bumf brothers. However she realised how pointless it all was, and moved away, along with Laura, all after punching Denzil. She later returned in August, and apologised to everyone. In September 2009, Delilah marries Barry Apple but divorces him after her appearance changes like his odd appearance. In June 2010, Delilah is devastated when Laura dies in a car crash, because Tracy was driving too fast. In October, Delilah is killed when a safe falls through the floor in Her place of work.

### 2012-Present

Delilah was resurrected by Nita on Christmas Day 2012, surprising Nick. In 2016, her daughter Jodie returns on her doorstep. Later her ex husband Darwin Moonsbury appears, wanting his daughter back. This all ends when Delilah to stand up to him, and he hits her. Rebecca, Maria, Gemma and Nick all rush to help, and they all get beaten up too. He accidentally hits Jodie, who phones the police. Darwin is later arrested. In August, Delilah goes to The Tumpetty with Alex and Katherine and the three women meet three brothers, Delilah taking to Oliver Wood, the middle brother. In November, Lucy returns. In December, a face from her past returns, Christopher Thomas, returns for revenge, blackmailing the family for months. In May 2017, Shive Evans returns, shocking her. Gemma later reveals that Shive faked his death, because of Christopher Thomas. In July, a helicopter crash happens, leaving Mareon, Gemma and Shive dead, Maria, Lucy and Oliver trapped, and Nick missing. Delilah gives birth to a baby daughter Ruby. In October 2017, Delilah and Oliver marry. In October 2018, Delilah is devastated again, when Maria dies after Tom Golding runs over her and Jodie, causing her to collapse, and she gives birth prematurely to a son Lewys who stays in hospital for two weeks after. In September 2019, Delilah kisses Dave Evans. In November 2019, Delilah decides to confess to the kiss to Oliver. She is upset when Oliver loses it and makes nasty remarks about her ex-husbands and children, especially Mareon, Rebecca, Nick, & Lucy. Delilah slaps him across the face and throws him out. She precedes to clash with Oliver and Tammie Slater for several months. In March 2020, Delilah noticed that Lewys is unwell, but decides to pretend everything is fine. She goes out, leaving Jodie in charge. When Delilah returns, she finds Lewys dead, devastating everyone. Tammie, Shive & Oliver come round and Oliver believes that Delilah killed Lewys to get at him. He reports her to the police, and she is arrested, however is released. Simon and Katherine later force Oliver to confess and the three force him to leave Hole Street. In July 2020, Tracy returns. Delilah is pleased to see her, however it transpires that Tracy wants her and Christine Joray to help her with a robbery. The robbery goes out in August. The three seem in the clear, until November when the police are called and Christine is arrested. Delilah is shocked about this, as Tracy refused to take the blame. Dave supports Delilah at this time. Christine is later sentenced to 3 years in prison. Delilah tells Tracy she never wants to see her again. Delilah and Dave later talk, with Delilah telling him about her past relationships. Dave and Delilah then kiss. Jade comes in, wanting to speak to Delilah, and catches them. In March 2021, Delilah is upset when Ginny dies. In January 2022, Tegan Hayes starts getting close to Delilah. It is later revealed that she was Tara Clapper, who was responsible for Jamie's death. In June 2022, Tegan tells Delilah the truth. Delilah is horrified, and tells Tegan to leave. It is later revealed that she is plotting revenge against Tegan, phoning her old friends Tracy Catmint and Francesca Davis. Despite feeling the same way, both try and stop Delilah killing Tegan, without success. Delilah meets up with Tegan, wanting to talk. Tracy and Francesca then throw her in the back of a van, and drive her to an abandoned warehouse. Delilah attacks Tegan, and picks up a crowbar, however Tegan pleads with Delilah for her to explain. Tracy and Francesca convince Delilah to listen so she does. Tegan then tells Delilah about the situation (see 2008-21). Delilah however refuses to give up, however is talked round by Tracy, who encourages her to not do anything stupid. Delilah instead arranges to give Tegan £25,000 to leave for good. In July 2022, Delilah and Dave marry. In September 2022, Delilah is furious to find out that Tegan had bought the salon in Stall Street. Delilah and Tegan nearly come to blows, however is told to back off by Danielle. After more encounters with Tegan, Delilah leaves to stay with Jules in Kent with Ruby and Lewys, saying she doesn't know when she's coming back. Delilah makes a cameo appearance at Shive's funeral in January 2023. In April 2023, Delilah returns, and is met with a frosty reception from her family. Dave tells her that she wasn't around when her family needed her, such as Shive's death, Jade's rape and Elle's court cast. Delilah breaks down and tells Dave that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer. In June 2023, Delilah is relieved when she gets the all clear. In July 2023, Delilah, Laura and Bianca and Natasha go on a day trip to London. In January 2024, Jade is concerned when Delilah has an unusual reacton to a song playing on the radio, and won't tell her why, and decides to work out the reason why.

## Kill Count

Janine Taylor - pushed out of window after she tried to kill Rebecca, Maria & Nick

= 1

## Background info

Delilah Moonsbury (as she was then known) was created in October 2005. The character was named after a toy cat, called Delilah. NJE then typed the name into aol search, looking for a photo of the cat, when a photo of a woman came up, presumably called Delilah. The character was one of only three (the others being Tracy Catmint and Nikki Tuppen who made it into the actual tv series that originated in the early version, J&C. Zellweger was picked as the original Delilah, because "she fitted the description for the character" , however the role was later recast to Samantha Womack after seeing a photo in the Radio Times.

The character was killed off in October 2010, due to the character turning 30. In those days characters who reached 30 were axed, but this was dropped soon after. NJE always regretted killing her and Laura off, so in September 2012, it was announced that the pair were returning at Christmas.

A scene broadcast on 04/12/2020, showing Delilah and Dave's "love" scene, and being caught by her daughter Jade, caused 80 complaints.

Delilah made an unannounced departure in October 2022. After the episode has broadcast, Womack and Jade Carpenter both confirmed that Samantha Womack had taken 6 month break due to health reasons, and would return in Spring 2023. Delilah made an unannounced appearance in January 2023. She returned in April 2023