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Ronnie Mitchell return confirmed!

It is with great pleasure that we can today confirm that the brilliant Samantha Womack will reprise the role of Ronnie Mitchell on a 6-month basis!

Ronnie will be seen heading back to Albert Square after completing two years in prison for abducting Tommy Moon. Upon her release, she seems ready to put the past behind her and face the future with her family at her side.

However, she will experience a rough ride when she returns to Walford, especially from ex-husband Jack Branning, played by Scott Maslen.

Womack  said today: “I am thrilled to be returning to the role of Ronnie for the next six months. Ronnie is coming out of prison and her re-appearance in the Square is going to create havoc. I can’t wait to be a Mitchell once again!”

Eastenders executive producer Lorraine Newman added: “We’re delighted to announce Samantha Womack’s return to Albert Square. The Mitchell sisters are a fabulous pairing and it will be an absolute delight to have Ronnie and Roxy back together on screen. However, Ronnie’s departure wasn’t without controversy for many residents in Walford and her return will be sure to ruffle quite a few feathers…”

Show bosses have promised a big summer and autumn of drama with “many new faces arriving in Walford creating many new and exciting dynamics in the Square”.

We can’t wait!!

Episode Spoiler-Monday 13th May

Michael confronts Janine over an expensive nanny that she has hired and he tries to get rid of her. However, Janine will not listen and simply tells him that he should be happy someone is caring for their daughter. Alice then tries to help, but with no luck. However, later on Alice sees the nanny distracted whilst with Scarlett in the Square gardens, Alice quickly takes Scarlett to Janine’s, saying that she saw her unattended. Angry, Janine dismisses the nanny and hires Alice instead.

Elsewhere, Lola receives a new cot from Sharon but she is suspicious as she thinks Sharon is only sending gifts to keep her quiet. Later on, Billy questions Lola on her suspicious behavior around Sharon and Lola blurts out the truth.

Also, Denise treats Ian to a saucy night when she turns up in nothing but a rain coat…

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Episode Spoiler- Monday 6th May

Michael starts his day off excited as he is supposed to be spending time with his daughter Scarlett, however, Janine does not show up. Michael then goes to search for Janine but she is nowhere to be found. Later, Michael eventually finds Janine but he is left stunned when she says she no longer wants Michael to have any access to Scarlett.

Elsewhere on the Square, Alfie asks Roxy to keep their baby plans a secret for now. However, Kat arrives at the pub and notices a leaflet about getting pregnant. Upset, Kat goes home and bumps into an upset Michael, who firstly has a go at her but eventually breaks down over everything that is happening.

Meanwhile, a desperate Sharon asks Lola for her pills, but Lola says that she has already thrown them away. Sharon promises that she will tell Phil the truth, but when she next sees him, he is annoyed with her for forgetting to pick up Dennis. Not wanting to argue, Sharon continues to lie.

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Episode Spoiler- Monday 29th April

Sharon steals Tanya's painkillers

Sharon’s addiction to pills takes over as she resort’s to stealing Tanya’s cancer painkillers. When Tanya notices that some of her pills are missing she throws the rest in the bin. Later, Sharon turns up and asks Tanya if she can use her kitchen for baking, but she really just wants to steal the rest of Tanya’s pills which she eventually finds in the bin. Initially, Tanya blames Lauren, but when Sharon leaves the house, Tanya notices that the pills she threw in the bin are no longer there.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to spy on Janine, Michael hides a baby monitor in Scarlett’s buggy when Janine takes her out. However, later at their meeting with the solicitors Janine shows her solicitors the baby monitor, leaving Michael unable to explain his actions so he calls the meeting to an end.

Later in the day, Michael realises that he may not be able to win a case against Janine, so he asks her what custodial agreements she would like. Her first offer is for her to have full custody and for Michael to only see Scarlett when she says so, but Michael refuses to accept this. Presenting an even worse offer, Janine declares that she wants him to have no access to Scarlett at all, to make full maintenance payments, and to move out of her house by tomorrow.

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Barbara Windsor Talks Possible Return

Episode Spoiler- Tuesday 23rd April

Liam is scared when Tiffany returns from school with a stolen MP3 that was given to her by one of Liam’s gang friends. When Bianca finds out, she immediately calls the police for help. The police say they will help, but Liam is still scared and he suggests that he go and live with  Ricky. Although Carol suggests it may be for the best, Bianca disagrees.

Janine gets straight back to her job at R&R, but she is annoyed when she notices that the accounts are falling behind. She then tells Sharon that she has just two hours to fix the problem.

Elsewhere, Michael visits his solicitor to get advice about Scarlett. When he realises that he may need money to help him win the custody battle between him and Janine, he tries to sell his portion of the gym. However, he is left disappointed when he cannot find a buyer.

Meanwhile, when Sharon suggests to Phil that she thinks they will be better off as friends, Phil tells her that he loves her and then he asks her for an answer on whether she loves him too….

Phil wants an answer from Sharon

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Episode Spoiler- Monday 22nd April

Newly returned Janine tries to get her life back on track in the square, but it is harder than she thought. When she tries to offer Billy his old  back he rejects her, as he is still angry that she left him jobless without an explanation when she left last year. But Janine tries to reconcile by offering him and Lola money, but Billy is having none of it and he throws the money back in her face. Later on Janine returns to Billy and Lola’s house and explains the reason for her leaving. Feeling sorry for her, Billy agrees to take his old job back. Janine then goes to The Vic and warns Michael that she will be trying to get sole custody of their daughter.

Janine Issues Michael with a warning

Elsewhere on the square, Liam offers to take his younger siblings to school, but Bianca is still worried about her son so she asks Ray to spy on him. However, it is not long before Liam spots Ray, who then invites him to attend them gym. Whilst at the gym, Liam’s anger is all let out and he vents his frustration out on a punch bag. Later on, he receives a cryptic message which reads, “Liam RIP”

Now she has convinced Max that she is pregnant, Kirsty announces the news to the people in The Vic, however, as Kat knows the truth she is shocked to hear that Kirsty is lying.

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Peter Beale is on His Way Back

Ben Hardy as Peter Beale

Peter Beale is heading back to Walford. However, he looks a bit different as he is now being played by a new actor, Ben Hardy.

We last saw Peter on our screens back in 2010 when he left enraged at Ian for cheating on Jane with Glenda Mitchell. He joined his sister Lucy in Devon along with his grandmother. Although Lucy returned to the square in 2012, Peter remained in Devon.

Actor Ben Hardy said of his new role, “I’m really excited to be joining the fantastic cast of Eastenders; a show which my family have watched for years. I can’t wait to step into the shoes of a character with so much history and am looking forward to getting stuck in.”

Executive producer, Lorraine Newman added, “Ben’s a wonderful addition to the Eastenders cast and I am sure he will be popular with the audience. Having Peter back in the Beale fold helps cement the next generation of the Beale clan, a family who exist at the true heart of the show. Ian’s wonderful relationship with Denise and the inclusion of Lucy, Peter and Bobby in the household with reinvigorate the clan with vibrancy and energy. I am really looking forward to seeing them all together on screen.”

In honour of newcomer Ben Hardy playing Peter, let’s remind ourselves of the past actor’s that have graced our screens as Peter Beale:

We wish new face Ben Hardy luck in his new role.

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Baby! What baby?!

So Kirsty is pregnant!!! Nope, she’s actually lying just to keep Max!.
Kierston Wareing who plays Kirsty says “Kirsty’s desperation to keep Max Branning is “embarrassing”.”

Next week we will witness the lie take a turn for the worse as Kirsty announces her ‘baby’ news in the Queen Vic of all places!!

Wareing continued to say “Kirsty has told this huge lie to keep him, and even I don’t know when the truth is going to come out. I’m excited to see what’s going to happen”.

So are we!!

It May be the End for Lauren and Joey

They started their controversial relationship back in November, but it looks like it is the end for Lauren and Joey’s relationship and it is all Lucy Beale’s fault.

The drama all starts today (16th April) when Lauren and her friend’s go to The Vic for lunch, however Lauren ruins the get together by becoming increasingly drunk resulting in Joey walking out. As Lauren has noticed that Joey is growing tired of her drunk ways she promises him that she will stay sober for another gathering at The Vic-in celebration of Jay’s community service ending.

Things seem to be going well as Lauren orders an orange juice, however, a jealous Lucy notices what is going on and secretly orders something stronger which results in a huge fallout between the couple.

Lauren gets drunk at the get together

Joey gets angry at Lauren and tells them that their relationship is over, leaving Lauren devastated. However it is not long until Lauren realises what has really happened. As she tries to explain to her boyfriend that this is all Lucy’s doing, Joey is having none of it and believes she is just lying.

Is this the real end for Lauren and Joey? Can she get him to see that this was not her fault?

This scene airs Friday 26th April

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