Former EastEnders star Patsy Kensit has hinted that fans could see her make a grand return to Albert Square.
The Holby City actress, 56,joined the soap as Lola Pearce’s (Danielle Harold) mum last year, after Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) made it his mission to track her down.
Since arriving in Walford, she learned of daughter Lola’s incurable brain tumour, and is determined to make the most of their time together for however long they have left.
Reflecting on the role, Patsy told The Sun: ‘The script writing is so good, I loved the character and I was working with Danielle [Harold] who was incredible.
‘With a programme like EastEnders, you really do have to surrender your life to it, but if the call came tomorrow, I’d bite their hand off because I had such an amazing time.’
At first, Lola wanted nothing to do with her onscreen mother Emma, but after explaining why she abandoned her as a child, she decided to let her mum back in.
Patsy took to Instagram to reveal that her stint on the BBC soap was over, posting pictures of herself boarding a flight ‘to the heat’.
In the caption of the photo, she thanked the team at EastEnders for welcoming her and being so kind.
‘Cannot thank my amazing cast members at the simply awesome experience I’ve had working on [EastEnders] for being so kind and loving to me.’ She gushed.
‘Big thank you to the BBC the producers writers crew and the EE family . Costume makeup AD’s Ang at the help desk.. Jamie and Danielle for making me laugh my a*se off everyday. I love you both… Emma Barton.. so so many people…. A new adventure begins’.Patsy previously mentioned her ongoing health issue within the post, letting fans know that she is finally in recovery, after receiving a proper diagnosis and antibiotics.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders airs return scenes for Sharon Watts next week – just as The Six’s dark secret threatens to be exposed.
Sharon took a break from Walford shortly after the Christmas Day drama that led to Keanu Taylor’s death, but she’s back with a bang as the storyline moves into a tense new chapter.
When Sharon arrives back at the Queen Vic, a hungover Linda Carter reluctantly invites her upstairs for a catch-up.
Linda sheepishly explains that the murder weapon has been missing for weeks and her son Johnny now knows everything. Both revelations go down badly with Sharon, so she calls a crisis meeting for the six women.
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Later, Linda is unexpectedly presented with the missing meat thermometer as chaos unfolds at the Queen Vic.
The six women are relieved that the murder weapon has finally been found, but just as Sharon agrees to take on responsibility for disposing of it, another worrying turn of events could change everything.
The floor to the café, where Keanu’s body is buried, dramatically caves in. Vinny Panesar vows to get the floor re-laid and although his mum Suki initially protests, she soon backs down as she doesn’t want to arouse suspicion.
Initially unaware of the café drama, Sharon goes about her business and is confronted by Phil Mitchell.
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Phil warns that he wants answers from Sharon, as well as regular access to their son Albie. Sharon is uncooperative and Phil threatens legal action.
Once Sharon knows that Keanu’s fate may soon be revealed, she changes her mind and tells Phil that he can have access to Albie after all. Secretly aware that she may soon be locked up, Sharon pointedly asks Phil to promise that he’ll always be there for Albie.
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Meanwhile, Denise Fox fears the worst as she knows that her missing “D” necklace is still next to Keanu’s body.
Denise packs a bag to leave Walford, but Stacey Slater catches her and suggests an alternative course of action.
Stacey offers to help Denise find the missing necklace so that she won’t be the main focus of the police’s attention. The pair steal Bernie Taylor’s café keys to break in, but they’re soon interrupted by Jack Branning as he catches them in the act and demands answers.
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By the end of the week, Keanu’s body has been found and gossip about the situation runs rife around Walford.
Police turn up to break the news to Sharon, who soon faces fresh questioning about the events of Christmas Day. Can The Six continue to cover their tracks or are they about to be arrested?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, April 1, Tuesday, April 2, Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4.
