Mackenzie "Mack" Atkins is the son of Gray Atkins and Chantelle Atkins, the brother of Mia and half-Brother of Jordan Atkins. He is the grandson of Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker and is the nephew of Keanu, Riley, Chatham, Bernadette, Bailey, and Keegan. He made his first appearance on 12 April 2019 He is portrayed by Isaac Lemonius.
Storylines[]
2019-2023: Arrival and losing both parents[]
Mackenzie Atkins moved to Walford in April 2019, with his parents Gray and Chantelle, and his sister Mia, so they can be closer to his family and for his mother to work at hair salon, Fox & Hair. In 2020, Chantelle is killed by Gray after being pushed onto a set of knives during a heated argument in which Chantelle was planning to leave Gray due to him abusing her for years. Gray covers up the murder to make it look like an accident, later in the year Gray almost kills himself, along with Mackenzie and Mia. In 2021, Mackenzie begins experiencing anger issues at school.
In December 2021, Gray marries Chelsea Atkins, and she becomes the stepmother to both Mackenzie and Mia. In March 2022, Gray is arrested for the murders of Chantelle, Tina Carter, and Kush Kazemi, leaving his children in the care of Karen, however Jordan remains with Chelsea. After their fathers arrest, the kids begin getting picked on at school, but Chelsea helps the kids realise that not everyone hates them and that’s everyone will move on soon.
When Mia and Mackenzie’s uncle, Avery Baker, arrives, he buys the tow food and bonds with them. The two attend his Caribbean party at the laundrette, however he passes away at it. Bernadette Taylor takes the two and their aunt, Bailey Baker, home. The two attend his street party, and later his funeral. The two are later seen at Albie Watts christening on 1 May 2023.
On 13 June 2023 Mackenzie tells Mitch and Chelsea that school have asked him and Mia to write a fathers day card. Mackenzie tells them he doesnt want to write Gray a letter. Mitch later reveals to Chelsea that Gray has written a letter to him demanding to see his kids, Mitch tells Chelsea he is going to tell Karen about the letter. Mitch asks if Chelsea she is going to let Gray see Jordan, Chelsea tells Mitch that she isn't letting "that psychopath" anywhere near Jordan.
On 17 August 2023, Mia, Along with Mackenzie and Bailey, attend Bernadette Taylor’s birthday party at The Prince Albert.
Phil Mitchell gets suspicious when he sees Karen spending money in the Vic, when Karen gives Kat Mitchell £2,000 to pay for damage to a car that Mitch accidentally crashed into. Phil checks the money and notices it is his marked notes that he gave to Sharon Watts to pay off Albie Watts' kidnapper, Phil is convinced that the Taylor's kidnapped Albie and he asks Sam Mitchell to find proof, Sam later finds a picture on Karen's brother-in-law's social media with Albie from the day after he was kidnapped. Phil gains further proof when he sends Tommy around to Karen's and he finds Phil's money under her bed, before Tommy can take the money back he is interrupted by Felix, Tommy takes a couple of the notes and gives them to Phil. Phil then goes to the Vic and confronts all the Taylor's and reveals the true circumstances behind Albie's kidnap infront of Sharon. Karen admits to being behind the kidnap and takes the blame for it to protect Keanu, Sharon slaps Karen and threatens to call the police on her. However, Keanu begs her not to insisting that despite what she's done she's still his mother, Phil angrily confonts Keanu and demands to know if he was involved in the kidnap and Keanu swears that he wasn't. Phil then storms over to the Taylor's and smashes their door down, Phil demands his money back from Karen. Karen grabs a baseball bat and they tell Phil that their kids are here. Phil then tells them kids or no kids he will be coming back for his money, Keanu goes to the Taylors t say sorry but they are all disgusted that Keanu let Karen to take the blame, Karen later tells Mitch she's going to take Phil's money and leave Walford, Karen asks Mitch to leave with her. Mitch is initially hesitant to go but after Tom Cotton and Harvey Monroe make Mitch realise that he still loves Karen, Mitch goes back to the house and kisses Karen. Karen, Mitch, Bailey, Mackenzie and Mia all leave Walford, however Bernadette decides to stay and tells Keanu that he is dead to her.
Quotes[]
First line: “It’s a Pony!” (Said to Chantelle and Gray on (12 April 2019
Last Line: “Me!” (Said to Karen before leaving for Spain on 8 December 2023)
Residence history[]
Address | Years |
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1 Albert Square | 2019-2022 |
23B Albert Square | 2022-2023 |
Spain | 2023 to present |