EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has hinted at a return to the soap as Janine Butcher following her debut on this year’s Dancing On Ice competition. The actress has played villainous Janine on and off over the years – first appearing on the soap in 1999.
Her most recent stint ended with Janine behind bars as she was caught out for trying to frame Linda Carter for a horrific car crash. In explosive scenes which aired over Christmas 2022, Janine’s crimes were exposed – leaving Mick lost at sea and Janine facing jail time.
The actress made her debut on Dancing On Ice last night (Sunday, January 12) – but fans are already questioning what comes next. Will Charlie Brooks be returning to EastEnders anytime soon?
Charlie Brooks addresses EastEnders return for Janine
Speaking to The Mirror, Charlie revealed her plans for the rest of the year.
“I’m going straight back into Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for a while, and then I probably need a little bit of time off,” said the Charlie, referencing the stage play – where she plays another iconic villain in The Childcatcher.
However, she wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Janine’”’’’”
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