Charlie Brooks set for ‘explosive’ EastEnders return as villain Janine Butcher

Eastenders actress Charlie Brooks has ditched the booze and is celebrating one year of sobriety ahead of her return to the iconic soap. Charlie is returning to Albert Square as our favourite bad girl Janine Butcher and she’s told friends she’s “never felt better” following a whole year of sobriety.The blonde actress spoke of her decision to quit drinking on friend Kate Thornton’s podcast White Wine Question Time.

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Charlie Brooks celebrated her 40th birthday with her very own garden festival organised by her ex-partner Tony Truman.The EastEnders star, who is gearing up to return to the soap as Janine Butcher, looked thrilled with the home event solely pulled together by her ex.The pair split in 2007 but have remained close friends and share one daughter Kiki who is 16. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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Charlie Brooks has revealed that her ex-fiancé Tony Truman lives in a flat above her so they can raise their daughter together.The 39 year old and Tony, 53, welcomed 16 year old Kiki in 2004, with the pair splitting just two years after the birth of their daughter. EastEnders star Charlie has stayed close with her Ibiza nightclub owner ex Tony since their split, with him even spending Christmas Day with her and Ben Hollington, who she moved on with following their break up.

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Guess who’s back, back again… Yes, Janine Butcher, the iconic EastEnders super villain, is rumoured to be returning to the soap and we’re all on the edge of our seats! The iconic role is played by talented actress Charlie Brooks and, according to The Sun, the star will make her comeback as part of a “huge story” this year. A source said: “Bosses have a huge story planned for Charlie’s return.

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EastEnders villain Janine Butcher is reportedly returning to Albert Square. Charlie Brooks, 39, is said to be making an explosive return to the BBC soap as Janine as part of a huge storyline.