EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has addressed her future on the soap – after quitting her latest stint.
The Janine Butcher actress made a shock return to the BBC soap in 2021 after years away.
Janine in EastEnders
However just 18 months later she made the decision to quit – and will leave in an explosive storyline this Christmas.
But that doesn’t mean it’s the end for Janine.
Asked about playing Janine again, Charlie told Digital Spy: “I’ve had the best year and a half getting back into Janine’s shoes. She’s so fun to play, but I also love playing all the vulnerable stuff with Janine as well.
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“I’m an actress, so I want to do everything. But, yeah, it is hard. I also feel like if she was to stay in the show, the character might not be as strong somehow.
“But I always say: ‘Never say never’. EastEnders is home to me, and I’ve had a fantastic time, so I’d be open to a return for sure.”
Charlie Brooks on EastEnders
It has yet to be revealed how Janine will leave the Square but fans have their own theory.
They are convinced she will leave after a murderous twist with Mick Carter.
Mick and Janine had began seeing each other after his split from Linda.
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