Janine Butcher is back as Charlie Brooks confirms EastEnders return as soap villain

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EastEnders legend Sid Owen was reportedly in talks to return to Albert Square until a money dispute cut the plans short.The actor regularly played Ricky Butcher in the soap from 1988 until 2012, and previously teased in 2016 that he had a ‘contract with the BBC’ that could see him return. While that has never materialised, it seems that the former market stall trader was in line to reappear in Walford, alongside the return of Charlie Brooks, who plays his onscreen sister, Janine.

EastEnders legend Sid Owen, who is best known to fans for playing Ricky Butcher, will not reprise his hugely popular role in the soap, after reports claimed he had a disagreement with TV bosses regarding his pay.The star was reportedly set to have an explosive return to the square, but had a certain expectation in terms of what he wanted to be paid by the programme.Sid's figure did not align with what the BBC was prepared to pay him, The Sun reported.Hardcore EastEnders will undoubtedly be rather disappointed that the actor will not return to play the loveable Ricky.The news comes after his his on-screen sister Janine, played by actress Charlie Brooks, is set to return to her role after a number of years.

EASTENDERS legend Sid Owen was due to make a shock return to Albert Square — until a row over cash derailed talks. The actor, who has played popular Ricky Butcher on and off since 1988, is said to have demanded a hefty fee which was turned down.

EastEnders after being pushed off a cliff by Janine Butcher, actor Shaun Williamson is enjoying an exciting time in his life, getting to know his secret son Gary Robinson.Gary, formerly living in Belfast and working as a circus clown, had no idea his father could be the star he had watched on TV growing up, but was amazed when he found out that was the case.His mother had had a relationship with the actor in the 1980s and it took him months to come to terms with the news after he had found out Shaun was his father.Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, the pair came together on Father’s Day to discuss their relationship after the news that blew them away.Gary said to The Sun: “My nan used to tell me I loved EastEnders as a boy.

EastEnders.Although the actress has been away from the Square for over seven years, viewers are guaranteed an explosive return, filled with drama and bombshell events.Charlie's marmite character has been involved in some of EastEnders' most unforgettable storylines, such as the unexpected killing of Barry Evans on New Year’s Day in 2004 and the murder of her last husband Michael Moon.

Janine Butcher's return to EastEnders is set to "send shockwaves around Walford", it has been teased. Back in April, it was reported that Charlie Brooks, who played the soap's most iconic supervillain, was set to make her hotly anticipated comeback after seven years, and now the news has been officially confirmed.

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Watch out Walford… the bitch is back.Show legend Charlie Brooks, 40, has returned to EastEnders.The actress will be playing scheming Janine Butcher again after seven years away.Staff took her to the set in a car with blacked-out windows to keep it top secret.And our exclusive photos show Charlie being taken home after a day of filming at the soap’s set in Elstree, Herts, last Tuesday.Insiders say she will be involved in one of the biggest storylines of the year.During her time on the show, Janine has killed a string of men including hubby Barry Evans, inset, played by Shaun Williamson. Charlie signed up to return because she enjoys playing the character so much.She said: “I love Janine.