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EastEnders trailer sends fans nuts as it reveals three character returns

The show is promising big things

EastEnders fans are getting excited for what’s to come as the show has released a new trailer of upcoming storylines.

The drama-packed set of clips reveal three big returns: Ben Mitchell, Lola Pearce and Sean Slater, as well as the comeback of Keanu Taylor, and Sharon Mitchell taking out a thug with one punch!

We’re also got Bex and Kush sharing a kiss, Mel screaming at everyone in The Vic, and newcomer Habiba getting close to Honey’s boyfriend, dentist Adam.

As well as all that, the trailer gives us a glimpse at Brookside legend Paul Usher’s first scenes, and Ruby’s rape trial.

EE Sharon punches thug Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders
Sharon packs a punch (Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders)

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The reunion of Sheanu isn’t what fans of the couple had hoped as he tells his former lover: “You sent me there. The person I used to love. The person I used to live for.

“And now I hate you,” as a quivering lipped Shazza looks on.

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Keanu’s pretty annoyed (Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders)

Ben’s return comes as mum Kathy Beale calls him up and tells him his dad, Phil, is about to do something stupid and he needs to come home.

Max Bowden takes over the role and comes back with Lola and their daughter Lexi in tow – but it’s not long before Lola reveals they’re hiding a big secret…

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Something tells us Lola, Ben and Lexi’s return won’t be a happy family reunion for long (Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders)

But it’s Sean Slater’s return that has really got everyone excited.

He’s seen collecting Amy – the little girl he thought was his daughter with ex-wife Roxy Mitchell – and telling her her mummy sent him…

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He’s back! Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders

The character is also shown in conversation with cancer-stricken mother Jean, who tells him although she thought cancer would be the worst thing to happen, it’s brought her son back to her, which is a good thing.

But Sean doesn’t look convinced it’s such a good thing.

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Jean’s thrilled he’s home – but is he thrilled to be back? (Credit: Twitter/BBC EastEnders)

Fans are thrilled by the trailer and are hailing it a new era as it’s the first chunk of storylines show boss Kate Oates has been able to get her teeth into.

They’ve responded on Twitter just how excited they are.

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What are you looking forward to from the EastEnders trailer? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think!


Carena Crawford
Associate Editor (Soaps)

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