Bianca Jackson returning as Patsy Palmer reprises function

Bianca Jackson is making a sensational return to EastEnders this spring. Patsy Palmer will reprise her function as one of many present’s best-loved characters.

Bianca was final seen in 2019, however has been talked about loads of occasions since. When she left she moved to Milton Keynes with then-boyfriend Terry.

Bianca returns to EastEnders

Her comeback storyline will see Whitney and Zack go to Bianca in Milton Keynes. It comes as Bianca breaks up with Terry off-screen. And present insiders say it’s not lengthy earlier than chaos ensures!

It’s set to be a particular episode specializing in Whitney and the drama she faces as she visits Milton Keynes.

Nevertheless, it’s not identified whether or not this can be part of Whitney’s exit storyline. Actress Shona McGarty announced she was stepping away from her role final yr and her departure is ready to air in 2024.

May she transfer to Milton Keynes to stay with Bianca? And what would this imply for her future with Zack?

Is Bianca again in EastEnders for good?

Sadly for long-time followers, Bianca’s comeback is just for a brief stint.

Patsy has already began filmed and scenes will air within the spring. As EastEnders movies about six to eight weeks prematurely, we will count on this on-screen in early March.

Of her EastEnders return, Patsy Palmer stated: “I’m so excited to be reprising the function of Bianca. EastEnders holds such a particular place in my coronary heart so it’s at all times a pleasure to be again.”

Government producer Chris Clenshaw added: “I’m thrilled to welcome the fabulous Patsy again to the enduring function of Bianca Jackson. Though the character was final seen on-screen in 2019, Bianca nonetheless stays a fan favorite.

“We all know our audiences can be thrilled at her return as she is thrust into the guts of the drama alongside stepdaughter Whitney.”

A quick historical past of Bianca Jackson

Bianca arrived in EastEnders in 1993. She is the daughter of Carol Jackson and a member the Branning household. Her uncle Jack and cousins Penny, Amy, Ricky and Lauren nonetheless stay on the Sq., as does her sister Sonia Fowler and stepdaughter Whitney Dean.

Bianca is maybe best-known for her signature line: “Rickaaaaaayyyy!” which she used to scream at her former husband Ricky Butcher The couple had been on and off extra occasions than a sizzling water faucet as he flitted between her and his different ex-wife, Sam Mitchell.

Ricky and Bianca share two youngsters collectively: Liam and Tiffany. Their first child was proven to have spina bifida on a scan they usually made the heartbreaking resolution to have an abortion.

Bianca’s different large storylines noticed her uncover David Wicks was her father. The pair had been rising shut and it was clear an attraction was rising till Carol advised David Bianca was his daughter. When Bianca then tried to kiss him, David advised her the reality.

Exits and comebacks

Bianca left Walford in 1999 after admitting she now not beloved Ricky.

In 2008, Bianca and her household, together with stepdaughter Whitney, returned to Albert Sq.. It was the start of a darkish abuse storyline the place it was revealed Bianca’s boyfriend Tony King had groomed and raped underage Whitney.

As soon as the reality got here out, Bianca supported Whit by means of the trial and fell again in love with Ricky, who had additionally returned. However after they remarried, they divorced once more when he cheated with Mandy Salter.

Bianca then met Terry and determined to go away for Milton Keynes to stay with him in 2014. She returned in 2019 for Whitney’s marriage ceremony to Callum Freeway, however left once more quickly after.

Learn extra: Who is leaving EastEnders this year?

EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

For all the latest soap spoilers, news and chat come and join us at Soap Daily now! 

Depart us a touch upon our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and tell us what you suppose.