With things hotting up between Sharon Mitchell and Keanu Taylor in Walford, one EastEnders star has her eye on her character swooping in for Sharon’s leftovers.
Actress Lorraine Stanley – who plays Keanu’s mum Karen – reckons hardman mechanic Phil could be a perfect match for the laundrette assistant if Sharon dumps her husband for his hunky employee.
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, Lorraine teased that Karen could be a shoulder to cry on for Phil… or a way for him to take revenge.
She said: “I’ve always said she might have a bit of a thing for Phil, actually. Perhaps if something were to happen between Sharon and Keanu, Karen could have a go on Phil to get back on Sharon.”
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Not that Karen is necessarily all that fussy, however. British Soap Award best newcomer winner Lorraine revealed Karen could also turn to a few other Albert Square regulars for a new man in her life.
She pondered: “Maybe Stuart [Highway]? She likes a bad boy!
“I can see Karen with Billy [Mitchell] as well – but she would just wind him up, wouldn’t she?”
For the moment, Karen seems to have plenty on her plate dealing with her son’s unpredictable and violent outbursts.
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Her concern over Keanu’s temper has left Karen terrified he could go down a similarly abusive path as his dad.
Viewers recently watched in tears as Karen revealed her abusive ex had stabbed her and left her for dead.
And Lorraine recently hinted Keanu’s dad could arrive in Walford any time soon.
So maybe there would be a benefit to having Phil by her side if Shane Taylor turns up?
– EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays (8pm), Tuesdays (7.30pm), Thursdays (7.30pm) and Fridays (8pm)
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