EastEnders' Tracy-Ann Oberman has dropped a few hints about her "explosive" return to the BBC soap. The actor's infamous character Chrissie Watts was last seen in Walford in December 2005, after she was locked up for killing her husband Den Watts (Lesley Grantham). But she is set to return to Albert Square later this year, 19 years after she left.
Chrissie's comeback was revealed earlier this summer but the reason for her return has been under wraps. However, Oberman let slip a few little hints as she appeared on The One Show on Wednesday (28 August). Oberman was asked if it was an "easy yes", and she teased that the comeback plot was quite a draw. "Do you know, the time was never right and things were never right, it never quite happened," she said. "But this time Chris (Clenshaw), the new executive producer, rang me. I was free. He told me the storyline. I sat down for 30 minutes while he told it to me and I was like, 'Yeah I'm in, it was so brilliant!'"
The star said she could not have said no given the story, teasing that it was "really good". She added that Chrissie's return would be "explosive". The actor admitted it was "weird" returning to the set. She then hinted: "There are bits that aren't quite on the set, I will give you that much."
"Also playing that character after 20 years," she went on. "It was like finding a coat in the attic that you remembered that you loved and you put it on. It was really nice." Oberman said Chrissie still has plenty of fans despite the time that has passed since she was last in Walford. "I couldn't believe how much love there was for the character, it's been 20 years," she said. "People just still love her and I still get letters going, 'Oh when is she coming back?' And she is!"
"For me, that was the brilliant thing about her and where soap is so good, because they write these female characters brilliantly. Strong, female characters." Fans have been counting down until Chrissie's return, which will be in the autumn, and excitement mounted as Oberman discussed it on The One Show. "Chrissie coming back to EastEnders, exciting times," one fan wrote on X. Another posted: "I can't wait for Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders. As for @TracyAnnO she hasn't aged at all. I need whatever she's got." "What will Chrissie do when she returns?" wondered someone else.
Chrissie Watts' Return: The Plot Thickens
The return was announced earlier this summer, with Clenshaw saying in a statement: “Although the character hasn’t been seen on screen for almost twenty years, Chrissie is cemented in EastEnders’ rich history for her murder of Walford’s most infamous villain, and Sharon’s beloved father, Dirty Den.
“I’m keeping tight-lipped on the exact circumstances relating to her return for the time being, but what I can promise is that it’s never quiet when Chrissie Watts is around.”
While the exact nature of Chrissie's return remains shrouded in mystery, recent episodes of EastEnders have dropped tantalizing hints that may provide clues to her comeback story. In a scene that aired recently, viewers saw Harry, one of the new additions to the Mitchell family, tell his father that "you know who" has been trying to find out where they have moved to. The most popular theory among fans is that "you know who" is none other than Chrissie, suggesting she may be linked to the new Mitchells in some way.
Chrissie Watts' Return: Legacy and Impact
Chrissie Watts was a formidable character, leaving a lasting impact on the EastEnders landscape. Her dramatic departure in 2005, after being jailed for the murder of her husband Den Watts, was a defining moment in the soap's history. While Chrissie's return may be shrouded in mystery, it's sure to be a major event for the show, with fans eagerly awaiting her arrival and the explosive storyline that will unfold. Many fans have expressed their anticipation for her return, eagerly awaiting the storyline that will bring her back to Albert Square. It is sure to be a dramatic and exciting comeback that will keep audiences glued to their screens, as Chrissie Watts once again makes her mark on the EastEnders world.
A Lasting Legacy: A Strong, Female Character
Tracy-Ann Oberman has revealed the reason for her return to the soap, saying that the story was “really good” and that she couldn't say no. She also praised EastEnders for its strong female characters, saying that Chrissie Watts was a testament to that. In an interview, she explained that the character was a fan favorite and that she was excited to revisit her and see what had happened in the last 19 years. This is a testament to the long-lasting impact of Chrissie Watts, a character who left a lasting impression on the audience and made a significant mark in the soap's history. Fans will be eagerly awaiting to see how she reintegrates into Walford and the kind of chaos she will unleash this time around. It’s sure to be an explosive return, leaving a lasting impact on the show and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
The Explosive Return: It's Never Quiet When Chrissie Watts is Around
Chrissie's comeback is sure to be a major event for EastEnders, with fans eagerly awaiting her arrival and the explosive storyline that will unfold. Many fans have expressed their anticipation for her return, eagerly awaiting the storyline that will bring her back to Albert Square. It is sure to be a dramatic and exciting comeback that will keep audiences glued to their screens, as Chrissie Watts once again makes her mark on the EastEnders world.
