A MYSTERY newcomer targets Bianca Jackson in upcoming EastEnders scenes – as two big returns shake-up Albert Square.
The show legend – played by Patsy Palmer – has had an extended guest stint in the BBC soap since last year.
In scenes yet to air, Bianca and Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) head to Beales Eels for lunch where Bianca meets Charlotte.
The pair quickly bond and later head to Harry’s Barn for a drink, but Charlotte has a secret agenda.
At Harry’s Barn, Charlotte’s true intentions are soon revealed when Bianca discovers she is a journalist.
Although Bianca declines an offer of an interview regarding Reiss, her interest is piqued.
She confides in her sister about the interview request, but Sonia is adamant it’s a bad idea.
Meanwhile, attention soon turns to Bex, who returns to Walfordahead of Martin's funeral.
Bex asks her mum to accompany her at the undertakers to say goodbye to Martin, but an overcome Sonia can’tbring herself to go.
Elsewhere, Martin's niece Vicki (Alice Haig) also arrives to join her relatives.
Accompanying her is boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and Ross' son Joel (Max Murray).
Vicki explains she has returned for Martin’s funeral before revealing she and Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker) have separated.
Having learnt of Vicki's return, Alfie (Shane Richie) and Kat (Jessie Wallace) also come face to face with her.
The couple are left shocked when Spencer – who is Alfie's brother – is nowhere to be seen.
Kat quizzes Vicki on her versions of events, but it’s not long before the true reason behind the breakup is revealed.
Later, Ross urges Vicki to ask Sharon for money, but she rethinks after a chat with Kathy about Sharon’s recent heartaches.
Vicki turns her interest to Ian and asks for a loan after lying about her debt.
Bianca Jackson EastEnders storylines
Bianca Jackson has been a part of several major EastEnders storylines since her debut over 30 years ago. Here are some of her most memorable.
- Relationship with Ricky Butcher:Bianca had a long-running romance storyline with Ricky (Sid Owen). Known for her signature “Rickaaaaaaay!”, the pair have been married twice and have two children – Liam and Tiffany.
- Spina bifida:Bianca was used in a storyline depicting Spina bifida– a developmental birth defect which leads to an incompletely formed spinal cord of the baby. She had been pregnant with Ricky's daughter before deciding to terminate the pregnancy after 20 weeks.
- Paternity revealed:In the 90s, older man David Wicks had started to have feelings for Bianca – only for her mother Carol to drop the bombshell that David is actually her biological father.
- Whitney's abuse uncovered:When Bianca returned to Albert Square in 2008, among her brood was step-daughter Whitney (Shona McGarty). In a harrowing storyline, Bianca was horrified to learn her fiancé Tony King (Chris Coghill) had been abusing Whitney.
Sharon accosts Vicki at the Boxing Den after being informed by Ian, but she quickly dismisses her concerns.
Joel acquaints himself with Avani (Aaliyah James) and Tommy (Sonny Kendall.
Meanwhile, Ross starts to introduce himself to Vicki's wider family in the Square.
EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
