Stacey Slater returns to EastEnders!

[jackc1806]

EastEnders will welcome back one of its most popular characters next year as Lacey Turner reprises her role as Stacey Branning.

The actress will return to filming at the BBC One soap in January after three years away from the programme.


Stacey was last seen fleeing the country after Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) exposed her as the killer of Archie Mitchell.

While exact details of her comeback storyline have yet to be revealed, show bosses are promising that Stacey's shock return will be one to remember.

Turner commented: "I may have left EastEnders over three years ago, but the show has always been in my heart, as has Stacey, and she has never really left my side.

"I am so excited about returning and seeing what the future holds for her. It's been a while since I set foot in Albert Square and I am looking forward to coming home."

EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "Stacey is one of EastEnders' best-loved characters, played by one of television's finest actors and I am tremendously excited that Lacey has decided to return home to Walford.

"Stacey's last time on the Square was iconic. But that was just the first act. There is so much more to come for Stacey - and her return will send ripples of drama through the Square."


Turner's original stint as Stacey ran between 2004 and 2010, during which time she won over 30 awards for her portrayal of the character.

Stacey was also at the centre of huge storylines, including her affair with father-in-law Max (Jake Wood) and the shock reveal in EastEnders' 25th anniversary live episode that she was responsible for Archie's murder.

Since leaving EastEnders, Turner has appeared in a number of other shows including Being Human, True Love, Bedlam, Switch and Our Girl.

As well as returning to EastEnders, Turner will be filming a five-part series of Our Girl next year.


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[Me. I Am Salman]

OH MY ****IGN gOD

[jackc1806]

http://i1.cdnds.net/13/49/618x761/soaps-eastenders-lacey-turner-828944903-.jpg

[Jake.]

This is amazing news, has it really been 3 years :o

And her bi-polar story was one of the best in recent years imo :love:

[Smithy]

d'awww remember when everyone said she was gonna make it in hollywood

[Tom4784]

I'm guessing it's not going to be a long stay, given that her character is wanted for murder.

[HD]

**** actress..
only come crawling back 'cos no-one will have her, like Liz McDonald.

[jackc1806]

d'awww remember when everyone said she was gonna make it in hollywood

http://i.imgur.com/8pc21hP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/8pc21hP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/8pc21hP.jpg

[Me. I Am Salman]

This is amazing news, has it really been 3 years :o

And her bi-polar story was one of the best in recent years imo :love:

The show has changed so much since 2009 it's crazy, things started to go bad in 2010 imo

[Jordan.]

The only person that can save EE, I may start watching again http://a.mod-site.net/s/appl.gif

[Iceman]

Thats me back as a viewer...such a fantastic actress....cant wait.

[Jake.]

The show has changed so much since 2009 it's crazy, things started to go bad in 2010 imo

Yeah but things are on the up what with the removal of Alice and Stacey coming back

[Drew.]

when does Danny Dyers episodes start airing?

[Jake.]

when does Danny Dyers episodes start airing?

From Xmas I believe

[Drew.]

From Xmas I believe

Good stuff, might consider watching again then

[Iceman]

Think DD arrives on xmas day???

[Jords]

May start watching again, love Stacey Slater.

[Jake.]

Good stuff, might consider watching again then

:worship: Now all we need to do is get back Peggy and Pat's ghost or something

[King Gizzard]

Pat's dead??

[bbfan1991]

I am so happy about this news:):D. Stacey Slater is my favourite ever EE character, she is a legend and I hope they have big plans for her.

Lacey Turner is an incredible young Actress and she always loves the show, she at least is not snobby towards it unlike other Actors who think they are better than the show itself.

DTC you great man for making my dream return happen and certain characters reactions will be interesting, bring on the drama in 2014:hugesmile:.

[Me. I Am Salman]

omg bbfan you're back the Hollyoaks thread was so empty </3

[Jake.]

Pat's dead??

Yeah, she died nearly two years ago now :(

[bbfan1991]

I'm guessing it's not going to be a long stay, given that her character is wanted for murder.

She's back full time, it says in the article. DTC must have big plans because he is a big fan of Stacey/Lacey.

[bbfan1991]

omg bbfan you're back the Hollyoaks thread was so empty </3

Thank you! I shall be back to resurrect it;).

Been busy RL wise and enjoying work hence my absence, at least somebody missed me LOL.

[Glenn.]

Omg I love Stacey slater so much :love:

Fantastic news

[Me. I Am Salman]

Thank you! I shall be back to resurrect it;).

Been busy RL wise and enjoying work hence my absence, at least somebody missed me LOL.

it wasn't bumped for a month :'(
and lmao

[bbfan1991]

it wasn't bumped for a month :'(
and lmao

Back in time for when Sienna is found out and then **** is gonna hit the fan.

Back to EE chat.. I won't be surprised if they and recreate Stax again!

[Me. I Am Salman]

Ew they better not I'm ****ing sick of these recycled affairs and affairs in general

[Jake.]

I don't want Stax

[Jake.]

It'll be good for Kat to have family again, brjng back Zoe as well

[bbfan1991]

It'll be good for Kat to have family again, brjng back Zoe as well

Michelle Ryan will never return, if Zoe was to come back it would be via a recast.

They need to bring back Peggy or Grant again, resurrect the Mitchell empire.

[Glenn.]

There's enough Mitchell's as it is. They need to kill off Phil now, he's doing my head in. Him and Roxy should die in a car crash or something.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Um no Phil is an iconic character and I like Roxy

[Glenn.]

He used to be good. He just grunts and bulges his eyes. When he tries to act 'hard' I cringe. He needs to die.

[Gstar]

Yessss, but like someone else said she is wanted for murder :s

[Jack_]

This is ****ing weird, I was on the EastEnders website earlier looking at stuff earlier as part of my lesson, was reading through the article about Sonia's return and thought of Stacey and wondered if she'd ever return, nine hours later and this news is announced... :o

[Gstar]

d'awww remember when everyone said she was gonna make it in hollywood

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mas5olHIdb1qd6ul7o1_400.gif

[james130]

My three favourite characters on this were Ronnie, Sharon & Stacey.
Ronnie & Sharon are back and now Stacey!

I think this'll make a lot of people tune back in. (Including me)
It's hard for Soap stars to become successful in other things but there is no denying that Lacey is a phenomenal actress.

I doubt it will ever hit the heights of 'Johnny Allen', 'Kate & Andy', 'Sam, Zoe and Chrissie killing den' and 'Sharon & Dennis', but this is a step in the right direction.

[james130]

My three favourite characters on this were Ronnie, Sharon & Stacey.
Ronnie & Sharon are back and now Stacey!

I think this'll make a lot of people tune back in. (Including me)
It's hard for Soap stars to become successful in other things but there is no denying that Lacey is a phenomenal actress.

I doubt it will ever hit the heights of 'Johnny Allen', 'Kate & Andy', 'Sam, Zoe and Chrissie killing den' and 'Sharon & Dennis', but this is a step in the right direction.

[james130]

PS. Bring back Kim Medcalf as Sam and not that horrible Westbrook woman again!

[Marsh.]

I thought her career was going better than that. Isn't she doing another series of that Army Girl thing or something?

No doubt she'll be shagging Max again. They're doing the same old **** with Ronnie so it wouldn't surprise me.

[reece(:]

Omg my fave EE character and actress :love: this has made my day.

[Kazanne]

Great news ,loved Stacey's character

[Natalie.]

Good news, I love Stacey Slater

[Natalie.]

This is ****ing weird, I was on the EastEnders website earlier looking at stuff earlier as part of my lesson, was reading through the article about Sonia's return and thought of Stacey and wondered if she'd ever return, nine hours later and this news is announced... :o

Can you read about Stacey's return wondering if Grant will ever come back please

PS. Bring back Kim Medcalf as Sam and not that horrible Westbrook woman again!

Yep definitely




Also, no Stax please

[Saph]

when is Kim coming back tho

[Niamh.]

Awww i love Stacey :love:

[cheeky_monkey]

Glad she's back. :)

Pity Jean and Sean aren't coming back too.

[Gstar]

I cannot stand Sharon, her son should have died instead of michael

[Redway]

Good news but is she not wanted for murder? Seems unlikely but her character was pretty good.

Now all we need is Sean and the Slater clan will be complete.

[Natalie.]

I read on DS she's only wanted for stabbing Janine. Only Max, Ronnie and Roxy know about Archie. Could be wrong though

[smeagol]

why do they keep getting the people back i dislike. another miserable face character.
though she will come in looking hot and happy then give it a month she will be back to miserable and plump

they should fit turnstiles outside albert square as none ever leave. even the ones who die lol

[Me. I Am Salman]

Good news but is she not wanted for murder? Seems unlikely but her character was pretty good.

Now all we need is Sean and the Slater clan will be complete.

Jean is gone tho

[Gstar]

The entire Slater family are so flawless

[bbfan1991]

Jean is gone tho

I have a feeling that they will try to lure Gillian Wright back as Jean Slater.

Jean and Stacey were so powerful in their scenes and Lacey Turner really did work so well with Gillian Wright.

[bbfan1991]

Good news but is she not wanted for murder? Seems unlikely but her character was pretty good.

Now all we need is Sean and the Slater clan will be complete.

I do want Rob K to come back as Sean, but he has got some more work in the US. Fair play, he has said that he wouldn't mind returning if Roxy ever left, or if they had the right storyline lined up for Sean.


Lacey Turner never said that she wanted to crack Hollywood, in fact she is extremely shy in real life and would hate that sort of scene. The papers twisted her words of wanting to try other acting roles, plus the fact she is returning out of love for the show and her character and is not one of those Actors who think they are bigger than the soap they are in says it all really, she's lovely and sweet:).

(No doubt the money is good at EE too).

[Saph]

omg no Jean :( where did she go?

[bbfan1991]

omg no Jean :( where did she go?

She left and went to Brighton with her boyfriend Ollie, glad she had a happy ending:).

[Saph]

She left and went to Brighton with her boyfriend Ollie, glad she had a happy ending:).

omg bitch get back to Albert square right now and entertain me

[Natalie.]

Jean will probably be back soon

[Moviefan]

I read on DS she's only wanted for stabbing Janine. Only Max, Ronnie and Roxy know about Archie. Could be wrong though

that what i think too, police still think bradley killed Archie.

she only wanted for Stabbing .

What do you think of teaser trailer that bbc are showing ?

Also what do make of eastenders teaser trailer?

New logo

its' all about to change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne-IvVIjSWI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvaykoAg94Y


Ronnie looks scary here :eek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwr22ln4u_Q

[reece(:]

Lauren also knows that Stacey killed Archie

[Gstar]

How does Lauren know?

[reece(:]

How does Lauren know?
Stacey and Ryan grow closer, spending time together, and they passionately kiss. During this time, Lauren (now Jacqueline Jossa) discovers Stacey's guilt in Archie's death and records a confession on her phone. Stacey attempts to flee to Palma, Majorca, but Ryan stops her, telling her he has feelings for her and wants to date her. They start an affair, but unbeknownst to them, Janine finds out, who poisons Ryan in revenge. Ryan is hospitalised and on his return, he convinces Janine he loves her but publicly declares his love for Stacey in The Queen Victoria. Janine walks in as they are in a passionate embrace. She concedes defeat until Lauren, who still believes Max is emotionally involved with Stacey, gives Janine the recorded confession. The next day, Janine attempts to play the recording in front of punters in The Queen Victoria, but it has been recorded over because Lauren warned Max. Janine then reveals that Stacey killed Archie but no one believes that Stacey killed Archie. Stacey leaves the pub in tears, followed by Ryan. She then has a breakdown and reveals to Ryan that what Janine says is true.

[Gstar]

are u stacey irl

[Moviefan]

How does Lauren know?

She was one who recored the confession after she figured it out and they gave the tape to jannie

[reece(:]

are u stacey irl
wikipedia.... :joker:

[Natalie.]

that what i think too, police still think bradley killed Archie.

she only wanted for Stabbing .

What do you think of teaser trailer that bbc are showing ?

Also what do make of eastenders teaser trailer?

New logo

its' all about to change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne-IvVIjSWI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvaykoAg94Y


Ronnie looks scary here :eek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwr22ln4u_Q


yeah i like those teasers
hope we get a long trailer

[Iceman]

Also jean will be back before summer. ... almost guaranteed

[reece(:]

Also jean will be back before summer. ... almost guaranteed
Good stuff.

[bbfan1991]

Lauren also knows that Stacey killed Archie

Yes and Max convinced her to keep quiet, even though she was angry about the Police thinking Bradley did it is because Bradley wanted that to happen to protect his beloved Stacey.

Only Max, Ronnie, Roxy, Lauren, Janine, Jean, Bradley and Peggy knew that Stacey killed Archie anyway,

I'm hoping Stacey will return a changed character after what she went through, but retains that gritty side and fun, flirty and temper we know she has.

[ThaGazBoi]

Best EastEnders Character EVER.

Bar none.

[Moviefan]

I know Ronnie let her go last time but I wonder what Dark Ronnie will be like, when she see her again!

I don't why but getting feeling for 30th They might do who going to attack Ronnie!

[Firewire]

back february 7th

[reece(:]

Ronnie better not knock her off

[Glenn.]

I'm so excited that she's back. Easily one of the best characters.

[bbfan1991]

Best EastEnders Character EVER.

Bar none.

So true:D. I adore the character of Stacey Slater and think that Lacey Turner is such an amazing Actress. Lacey is so shy in real life and nothing like Stacey at all.

[bbfan1991]

Max goes looking for Stacey...

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/456782/EastEnders-Max-Branning-rushes-to-the-hairdressers-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-Stacey-Branning

[Moviefan]

I thought there would show a Stacey trailer after Eastenders, but we did she stacey in the call the mid wifes trailer instead!

However there is Stacey Trailer
Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBfXJJ-mRno

[reece(:]

That trailer :o :love:

[cheeky_monkey]

QBfXJJ-mRno

[Glenn.]

:amazed:

[bbfan1991]

I love that trailer, only one more week to go till she's back and look how pretty she is:D:love::):amazed:.

[Natalie.]

:amazed: can't wait

[bbfan1991]

Lily looks like a mini Stacey too, can't wait for Stacey to shake things up.

I wonder if she'll get back with Max? It will be nice for her and Kat to spend more together as they've only had a few months on screen together before when both characters were around.

[Loukas]

:amazed:

[Jords]

Stacey :amazed:

[Kate!]

Best move Enders have made recently (along with casting Danny Dyer)

[Vanessa]

Glad Deano is back as well. :flutter:

[cheeky_monkey]

http://i2.cdnds.net/14/05/618x419/soaps-eastenders-4803-16.jpg

[Kate!]

:amazed:

[HD]

I've just got back into EastEnders. Think I'll ditch it now this overrated miserable **** is back.

[james130]

:worship:

[Glenn.]

I've just got back into EastEnders. Think I'll ditch it now this overrated miserable **** is back.


Leave

[HD]

Leave

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[InOne]

All seems a bit pointless without Jean there. Why go back to a grubby square when her mum is now living a comfortable life by the sea?

[cheeky_monkey]

Stacey: Previously...

With her return only days away, remind yourselves how and why Stacey left Walford.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01rk8jr

Just at the end of the clip Kat is on the bus and shouts Stacey.

[cheeky_monkey]

EastEnders' Lacey Turner: 'Stacey Branning return was a no-brainer'

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has admitted that returning to the show was an easy decision.

The actress has reprised her role as Stacey Branning after three years away and upcoming episodes of the soap will see her return to Walford after her cousin Kat Moon spots her from a bus and attempts to track her down.

Speaking about her return to the show, Turner heaped praise onto executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins and revealed that it was him who encouraged her to return to the role.

Turner said to the Radio Times "I'm such a massive fan of Dominic's. He was a huge part of Stacey's writing. So when he came back to EastEnders and asked me to return, it was sort of a no-brainer.

"I trust him with Stacey's life! To get the chance to work with Dom again - I didn't even really need to think about it.

"I had a great time exploring how other places work. Everything is a lot slower and there's a lot more rehearsal time. But I prefer the way we do things at EastEnders: doing 14 scenes a day and working at a pace. That works better for me."

Turner also revealed that she was overcome with nerves the night before she returned to filming, worrying that she had forgotten how to play Stacey.

She said:"Before I started filming again, I was pacing around my flat thinking, 'What if I've forgotten what she's like?' Then I got to work and I was shaking doing my first scene.

"After that, it was okay because Stacey just sort of came out! It helped that my first scenes were with Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie. We always have such a laugh and Shane's so funny."

Turner also admitted that she would like to see the return of Stacey's mum Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and her uncle Charlie (Derek Martin).

She said:"Having scenes with the Slaters is my favourite thing, though. It would be great if we could get Derek Martin and Gillian Wright back. And I'm just loving playing Stacey again - you don't know what she's going to do next.

"She could react to something calmly or she could blow up in your face. You just don't know. She's an unlucky rebel with a massive heart."


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a548705/eastenders-lacey-turner-stacey-branning-return-was-a-no-brainer.html

[Loukas]

i watched the trailer again and is it just me or does anyone else think stacey might be pregnant? In the first shot we see of her in the trailer she looks like she might have a baby bump?

[cheeky_monkey]

Stacey's put on the spot in this trail for Thursday's double episode

Video clip http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01sdt6h

[Iceman]

Finally.....it speaks....:laugh:

[bbfan1991]

Finally.....it speaks....:laugh:

True. I can understand some people annoyed about it being dragged out, but this way it has been a natural way and EE have slowly been easing her in and teasing us at the same time. Stacey is a fugitive and although returning to London is a risky move, she has been living a lie and that never lasts.

I have preferred it this way rather than her just turning up on Kat and Alfie's doorstep at first in need of help, as that would have been to predictable.

[Vanessa]

I'm more excited about Deano coming back. :amazed:

[reece(:]

Maybe tomorrow if we're lucky, we'll hear a sentence from Stacey

[bbfan1991]

Ooh Lauren sees Stacey!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01s967w

[bbfan1991]

Kat goes to see Janine in jail too.

Rumours are that Kat agrees to give Janine a good character reference in court if Janine drops the false charges against Stacey.

[Iceman]

True. I can understand some people annoyed about it being dragged out, but this way it has been a natural way and EE have slowly been easing her in and teasing us at the same time. Stacey is a fugitive and although returning to London is a risky move, she has been living a lie and that never lasts.

I have preferred it this way rather than her just turning up on Kat and Alfie's doorstep at first in need of help, as that would have been to predictable.

I didnt complain or anything reg...haha calm down.

Im happy the way the story is developing.

[bbfan1991]

I know you didn't, was talking about reaction elsewhere too whilst replying to your post, sorry for the confusion.

[reece(:]

Thursday promo

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01sdt6h

[cheeky_monkey]

http://i2.cdnds.net/14/08/618x412/soaps-eastenders-stacey-takes-shelter-queen-vic.jpg

http://i1.cdnds.net/14/08/618x421/soaps-eastenders-stacey-lauren-face-to-face.jpg

[waterhog]

stacey is just what this show needs - you go missssssssssssssssssss

[james130]

Love how they're marketing Thursday as a 'one-hour special' when they've just mushed two episodes together because of schedule clashing on Friday. :joker:

Still.
So glad she's back.

[Iceman]

Delighted shes back but her first scene was a bit awkward...I watched it back and she kind of stutters a bit...cant wait until she settles in. Did anyone else notice this?

[cheeky_monkey]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01slrc1

Alfie tells Stacey that she needs to go.

[reece(:]

Alfie :fist:

[Glenn.]

**** off Alfie

[cheeky_monkey]

EastEnders: Max Branning comforts Stacey - spoiler pictures

EastEnders' Max Branning has some words of advice for his ex-lover Stacey in tonight's episode (February 28).

The latest visit to Walford sees Max become desperate to see Stacey after spotting her back on the Square.

With Stacey at rock bottom after splitting from her boyfriend Luke, she initially shuts herself away as she doesn't feel in the right frame of mind to speak to Max.


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a554477/eastenders-max-branning-comforts-stacey-spoiler-pictures.html

[Lewis.]

Is she staying for good then or just for a few weeks? Would love her to stay for good, easily one of the best actresses on TV at the moment!

[Brother Leon]

Bored of her already tbh.

[Redway]

Is she staying for good then or just for a few weeks? Would love her to stay for good, easily one of the best actresses on TV at the moment!

Yeah, but she's off already for a bit (before returning).

[Lewis.]

Yeah, but she's off already for a bit (before returning).

Ah good! I enjoyed her in 'Our Girl', but she really does belong in Walford :hugesmile:

[bbfan1991]

Ah good! I enjoyed her in 'Our Girl', but she really does belong in Walford :hugesmile:

Lacey is filming ''Our Girl'' for three months in South Africa, but she is returning for good as Stacey in the Summer.

Stacey and Lily went to Brighton yesterday to see Jean, but Stacey appears back on screen the second week of March, which is coincidentally when Janine's trial for killing Michael starts.

With the leak that Janine is seen getting on the Eurostar with help from David, it looks like the deal she has with Stacey/Kat does happen and Alice gets sent down, unless there are more twists?