EastEnders fans were left stunned on Christmas Day as four beloved characters made a surprise return to the soap.
Unexpected Comebacks
In a thrilling Christmas plot, viewers were treated to the reappearance of some familiar faces that had previously left the show. Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker, who departed Walford earlier this month, surprised fans with a video call to Bernie, who pleaded for them to come back home. However, the couple, who had fled with a hefty sum of money, made it clear that they would only return when a certain someone was no longer around.
Another unexpected return came in the form of Lola, played by I'm A Celeb star Danielle Harold. Despite her character passing away from cancer earlier this year, Lola made an appearance in a video recorded before her death, revealing Jay's plans to run the London Marathon. While some fans expressed fatigue at seeing her in clips, others found it to be a poignant addition and praised the show's storytelling.
But the biggest shock of all was the mention of Shabnam Masood, who hasn't been seen on EastEnders since 2016. Although she didn't appear on screen, fans were excited to hear her name mentioned during a phone call with Dean. Speculation has since arisen about the possibility of Shabnam returning to the show.
A Christmas Day to Remember
The EastEnders Christmas episode had been highly anticipated for months, with teasers and flash-forwards hinting at a major storyline. Finally, on Christmas Day, viewers were treated to an explosive episode featuring Sharon Watts, Linda Carter, Denise Fox, Suki Panesar, Stacey Slater, and Kathy Beale at the forefront. The episode delivered one of the soap's most significant storylines to date.
Overall, the Christmas episode of EastEnders was filled with surprises and nostalgic moments, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's to come in the new year.
