October 8th 2024.
Many EastEnders fans were thrilled when Bianca Jackson's long-lost father, David Wicks, made a comeback to the BBC soap after a decade-long absence. As the father-daughter duo caught up in recent scenes, the topic of conversation shifted to Carol Jackson, Bianca's mother. But who exactly is Carol and what happened to her?
Played by actress Lindsey Coulson, Carol first graced the Square in 1993, arriving with her children Bianca, Sonia, Robbie, and Billie, as well as her partner, Alan Jackson. It was later revealed that Bianca was the result of a teenage fling with David, who she didn't know was her biological father until 1995.
Throughout her time on the show, Carol was involved in several major storylines, including a battle with breast cancer in 2014. After undergoing a double mastectomy, she was declared cancer-free. However, she eventually left Walford in 2015, riding off on a motorbike.
But what happened between Carol and David? When he returned to the Square in 2012, old feelings resurfaced between the two. However, their relationship was cut short due to a feud with Carol's brother, Derek Branning. After Derek's death, David returned in 2013 and rekindled his romance with Carol, causing her to end things with her then-partner, Masood Ahmed. But when David suffered a heart attack on their wedding day, a mix-up led Carol to believe he had jilted her, ultimately ending their relationship once again.
Many fans have been hoping for Carol's return, but it seems unlikely at this point. Actress Lindsey Coulson has landed a role as the new headteacher in BBC's Waterloo Road, which may keep her too busy to reprise her role as Carol in EastEnders. However, we can still keep our fingers crossed for a surprise appearance.
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