EastEnders has announced the redesign of Denise Fox’s daughter Chelsea with a former Coronation Street star taking on the role
Chelsea, last seen in August 2010, will return to Walford for the first time in ten years later this year, this time played by Zaraah Abrahams Tiana Benjamin originally described the character
Zaraah is known for her role as Joanne Jackson on Coronation Street between 2005 and 2007, and starred in Spike Lee’s 2014 film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus She also appeared in Dancing on Ice on the 2008 series (where she came in third place) and the 2014 All-Stars race
The story of Chelsea’s return has yet to be revealed, but there will be plenty of drama when she makes her return
Her initial departure saw the character depart for Spain with Liz Turner, as she struggled with her father Lucas Johnson exposed as a serial killer
« I am so excited to join such an iconic show and I really can’t wait to play the part of Chelsea Fox, » Zaraah said
« When Chelsea were around trouble was never far away and it’s more true than ever when she returns to Walford later this year, » he said “We are delighted that fans are seeing Chelsea again on their screens and delighted that the wonderful Zaraah is playing her »
Chelsea are not the only member of Denise’s family to return to Albert Square in the near future
Earlier this month, the BBC soap opera revealed that Don Gilet will reprise his role as Lucas This week’s paparazzi photos show Lucas being beaten up in a parking lot as part of his comeback storyline
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