EASTENDERS star Charlie Brooks is returning to the BBC soap as evil killer Janine Butcher.
The actress, 45, has filmed scenes for an explosive storyline this autumn which could possibly be linked to the present’s Christmas Day episode.
Janine’s lengthy historical past of hideous behaviour consists of killing first husband Barry Evans, performed by Shaun Williamson, by pushing him off a cliff in 2004.
A supply stated: “Janine’s appearance is going to blow the roof off Albert Square.”
Janine helped to stab to demise her fourth husband Michael Moon in 2013.
And she was arrested in 2022 after her fifth husband Mick Carter, performed by Danny Dyer, supposedly drowned within the Channel.
Janine, who gave beginning to Mick’s son behind bars, was sentenced to 5 years in jail for perverting the course of justice by framing Mick’s ex-wife Linda Carter for a drink-driving crash.
An EastEnders insider stated: “The bosses have a number of big tales deliberate for this autumn, which is able to all begin constructing in direction of Christmas.
“Although Charlie is barely reprising her function as Janine for a few episodes this time round, her involvement is certain to trigger loads of drama.
“The plans are being saved prime secret as they’re actually eager followers don’t have the storylines spoilt for them.
“But no doubt they are going to love seeing Janine back to cause chaos.”
Charlie, who joined the soap in 1999, just lately hinted of her return to the present by saying Janine’s launch from jail is getting close to.
The BBC declined to remark.
