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Tracy-Ann Oberman I have made an emotional comeback eastenderswith his character Chrissy Watts ready to spread chaos Albert SquareExclusively as the identity of Zoe Slater’s mysterious stalker is finally revealed.
The 59-year-old actress, whose character was jailed for 20 years for murdering her husband in 2005, Childis set to be at the center of the soap’s Christmas drama.
Chrissie Watts made a brief reappearance in September 2024, spending her final weeks in prison with Sharon Watts.
However, Wednesday’s episode confirmed his full return, featuring his scheming with Jasmine, who was recently revealed to be Zoe Slater’s secret daughter. Michelle Ryan, who played Zoe, returned to the soap in June after two decades away and her character was terrorized by a stalker – now confirmed to be Chrissie Watts.
Oberman described her return to the BBC soap as “a huge pleasure”, marking her reunion with Michelle Ryan, 41, and Kim Medcalf, who played Sam Mitchell. “I spent a lot of time with him during my short but mighty tenure on EastEnders,” he recalled.
“It was really emotional to be back at The Queen Vic with Michelle and Kim. We kept hugging each other and discussing how a whole life has gone by since the last time we were together, and there was so much more, including sharing photos of the kids and talking about how our lives have evolved over the last 20 years.”
He added, “It’s been a really amazing experience. It’s also a reminder of what’s going on.” eastenders Does the best. Strong female characters, in dynamic stories, working together to create drama.”
In 2005, Chrissie Watts was jailed for the murder of Dan Watts, whose body she buried beneath the Queen Vic barrel store with the assistance of Mitchell and Slater. After the incident she lived under false pretenses with Dane’s adopted daughter Sharon and his son Dennis Rickman for months.
Sam Mitchell was initially implicated after he drove away Den’s body while drunk on Sharon and Dennis’s wedding day. Chrissie Watts was eventually captured and imprisoned in December 2005 after Phil and Grant Mitchell returned to rescue her sister.
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Oberman expressed excitement for her character’s return: “She’s a great character. I loved the idea of her coming back to wreak havoc at Christmas. I’m glad my return was kept a secret. Who wouldn’t want to be part of the story on Christmas Day in Albert Square, especially when it’s Chrissie.”
Actress, also known for her roles in the sitcom friday dinnerShe believes that Chrissie “jumped at the chance” to torment Ryan’s character and “get something over him”, given their shared history.
Oberman explained, “Chrissie, despite being very tough and tough, has a strong sense of justice, and in her mind, Zoe never paid for Dan’s murder.” “What started as a game for her has eventually become a passion. Chrissy thinks Zoe needs to take responsibility, and that’s her motivation.”