The returning person is in search of the answers.
Tossed from Albert Square, Karen Taylor accepted the blame for Albie Watts’s faux kidnapping story.
However, after a couple of weeks off and a few weeks off, star Lorraine Stanley reprises her EastEnders part as the character she played back in a big way.
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Karen Taylor returns to Walford next week. Credit: BBC
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Her daughter is found BernieCredit: BBC
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She also faces a major battle with Phil MitchellCredit. BBC
BBC One viewers will remember the time Karen left Albert Square in late 2023 following her discovery of involvement in Albie Watts’ abduction escapade.
When their son Keanu Taylor was as well and was a victim, she decided to risk her life to shield him. Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) was certain that she never showed her image in Walford never again.
Yet, Karen is impetuous and during the scenes that are scheduled to air the week following, she comes back to the Square with a host of questions regarding her son Keanu whom she has allegedly lost throughout the holiday season.
Then, Karen comes back to Walford in the form of Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) has a row with their daughters Bernie (Clair Norris) after she listens to an old voice memo taken from Keanu.
Nish was taken to the hospital in the early hours of Christmas Day as he was trying to help his spouse Suki back to her home. After being in a coma for a while He was informed that Keanu was the culprit before leaving to avoid having to face the media.
When she returns, Karen causes an immediate uproar, but how does Phil be reacted to the sight of her?
In different scenes, Karen continues to cause some ruckus in the cafe, as she clashes with Nish.
The situation quickly turns negative to more dire when Phil comes in and demands PS50k back. It’s the money that he agreed to pay Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) in order to get Albie back secure and safe.
Karen will do anything to find the truth about Christmas. Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) as well as Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) join forces to convince her about their interpretation of the events.
Then, Phil and Karen continue to fight when Karen refuses to settle, but Karen quickly reveals her thoughts over Nish as well as Kat Slater’s growing friendship.
Then she argues her argument that the her husband’s Walford empire is slowly disappearing What will he do?
Concerned of the fact that Karen poses a threat to their security, Kathy decides to call the police to file a report Karen for kidnapping Albie ahead of Phil is able to ask her guidance on how they can handle Karen’s returning.
In another scene, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is a bit irritated at the sight of Karen then rushes her way to The Vic to pack a suitcase to leave.
Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) Linda and tries to convince Linda to stay, but Linda’s Vic Landlady insists she’s leaving together with Alfie Moon.
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In subsequent scenes, Stacey is shocked when Elaine admits that Linda has left the Square.
Then Lauren Branning’s suspicions increase as she observes Linda who is drinking a little in The Vic.
It gets worse and worse when Karen arrives and wants to speak along with Linda about the happenings of Christmas.
What is it that Karen do you know?
As this has yet to be determined, fans will recall that Keanu isn’t far from his beloved at the Square since he’s buried beneath Kathy Beale’s café.
Kathy Beale, Stacey Slater, Suki Panesar, Sharon Watts and Denise Fox all contributed to getting rid of Keanu’s corpse after Linda Carter stabbed him to death at the Queen Vic.
However, will Linda be able to confess all of it to Karen?
EastEnders is on Monday through Thursday from 730pm to 7.30pm in BBC One.
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Five Five attempt to sway Karen off scent
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However, Karen finally asks to speak with Linda