January 27th 2025.
The next topic on the agenda is one that we are all excited about! EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has shared her thoughts on bringing back an iconic character, and we couldn't agree more! Jessie, who plays the infamous Kat Slater, was the first guest on Lacey Turner's new podcast, We Started Here. During their chat, Jessie reminisced about one of her biggest storylines to date, which saw her character Kat's daughter Zoe find out that Kat was actually her mother, not her sister.
As they discussed working together with actress Michelle Ryan, who played Zoe, Jessie expressed her desire to have her back on the show. "I'd love it if she came back," she said. "I think it would be great for Kat and Zoe. I think it would be brilliant if she just turned up and went, 'Hello, Mum!'" Lacey, who plays Stacey Slater on the show and is the host of the podcast, was equally thrilled by the idea and even got goosebumps. She asked, "Can we make that happen?"
There have been many iconic characters who have returned to the square in the lead up to the show's 40th anniversary, and we can't help but wonder if Zoe Slater will be among them. Despite previously stating that she wouldn't be returning to the BBC soap, Michelle recently revealed that she would "never say never" and that it ultimately depends on the producers' decision.
The character of Zoe was introduced as the youngest Slater sister, but it soon became apparent that the family was hiding a major secret. When Zoe decided to move to Spain with her uncle Harry, Kat did everything in her power to stop her, leading to the explosive revelation that Kat was actually her mother. This shocking episode was watched by a staggering 19 million viewers.
Jessie also opened up about filming the dark and emotional storyline, admitting that it was "really hard." She recalled how she received sacks full of fan mail, mostly from teenage girls who related to Kat's situation and sought her help. However, as an actor, Jessie had to pass on the letters to the NSPCC, which was a difficult task.
The actress also revealed how the storyline was altered during the creative process, and how it still affects her character to this day. Originally, Kat was supposed to have given birth to Zoe at the age of 12, but the show's producer changed it to 14, which means that Jessie is now playing a character who is two years older than her actual age. "So I'm 54 on screen!" she exclaimed.
Lacey, who plays Stacey on the show, has now added podcast host to her repertoire. She will be interviewing various famous faces who got their start in soaps, making We Started Here a must-listen for all soap fans. The first episode, featuring Jessie, is now available on all podcast platforms. Don't miss out on exclusive interviews, must-watch videos, and spoiler galleries by joining Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, which has a community of 10,000 fans. Simply click on the link provided, select "Join Chat," and turn on notifications to stay updated on all the latest soap news.
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