EastEnders fans shocked as Jake Moon returns after 18 years alongside Chrissie Watts

Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman) has spent the past 19 years in jail for the murder of her husband Den Watts. She recently came face to face with her former step-daughter Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) after she was sent to jail for a week following her outburst in court during Dean Wicks’ murder trial. 

Fans were shocked that Chrissie would be making her EastEnders comeback but not as shocked as the return of her boyfriend Jake Moon. In Thursday's episode Chrisse was freed from prison after being granted parole with her former lover making an unexpected return. 

Actor Joel Beckett returned to the soap after 18 years. The last time he was on-screen he and Chrisse were trying to flee the country after Den’s murder. In the latest episode Jake said: “I’ve waited 19 years to get my hands on you,” as they kissed. ‘Now get in that car.” The couple drove off in a red convertible but will that be the last we see of them? 

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman returned to the soap in the lead up to the soap's 40th anniversary. EastEnders bosses have hinted that there will be more iconic characters set to return for the anniversary but are keeping tight-lipped on who else could be heading back to Walford. 

Ross Kemp teased fans after speaking on This Morning he didn’t say whether he would or would not be returning but the actor who is best known for playing Grant Mitchell has previously returned to the soap twice before. 

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday from 7.30pm on BBC One or BBC iPlayer.

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