There has been a flurry of returns to EastEnders lately with Masood Ahmed, Mel Owen, Tiffany Butcher and half of the Slater clan all coming home to their old stomping ground and now Charlie Brooks has suggested that her villainous alter ego Janine Butcher could soon join them.

Janine is a character that viewers have called on numerous times to come home and previously, Charlie indicated that she had no plans to reprise the role. However, after satisfying her urge to do more stage work, she is now more open to visiting the notorious character.

Janine is remembered for carrying out a number of vicious acts, including killing Barry Evans, a toxic relationship which ended in the death of Michael Moon and several cat fights and schemes against various members of the community such as Peggy Mitchell and Laura Beale.

Janine was last seen trying to make amends in Walford after being found not guilty of Michael’s murder at trial and she then headed off to Paris after finding no forgiveness.




Speaking to The Express, Charlie said: ‘I’ve been doing quite a lot of stage which I’ve loved and sort of really focusing on your craft. I find it really challenging and very rewarding.

‘I’ve always wanted to do more stage and I’ve had three years of nothing but stage so I’m ready to venture back into TV should the opportunity arise.’

On whether she’d return to EastEnders, she added: ‘Never say never. There’s a lot of people coming back at the moment! It’s definitely something I would think about in the future. Who knows what the future will bring? I really don’t know.’

Current boss John Yorke is all about the strong women, so we’re sure a contract could be getting drafted as we speak!

MORE: EastEnders spoilers: The Slaters attacked as Annie Pritchard lashes out

MORE: EastEnders spoilers: A devastating death airs tonight

Advertisement Advertisement