EastEnders fans thrilled as Linda’s mum Elaine makes her ‘iconic’ return to Albert Square
‘One of my favorite deaf deafs in ages’: EastEnders fans thrilled as Linda’s mum Elaine makes her ‘iconic’ return to Albert Square
EastEnders fans were delighted on Wednesday when Linda Carter’s mother Elaine Peacock returned to Albert Square.
The highly anticipated return occurred at the end of the episode and ended on a cliffhanger.
Elaine entered the Queen Vic to the surprise of Linda, who was in the middle of an argument with Sharon Watts.
Elaine declared, “Well, I hope the champagne is on ice.”
A shocked Linda exclaimed, “Mom? What are you doing here?’
Back again: EastEnders fans were over the moon on Wednesday when Linda Carter’s mum Elaine Peacock returned to Albert Square
Shocking: Elaine stepped into the Queen Vic to the surprise of Linda, who was in the middle of an argument with Sharon Watts
Elaine replied smugly, “Well, I thought it was about time The Vic met his new queen.”
Viewers watching at home were ordinary and shocked, but couldn’t wait to see where the story would go.
One said: ‘one of my favorite deaf deafs in ages!!’
While another said, “I already love NuElaine and I don’t care who knows!” Nothing beats a good shot of “stilettos getting out of a cab” haha!’
A third echoed, “Woohoo! @harriet_thorpe makes her @bbceastenders debut! “Well in my mind it was about time the Vic met his new queen ‘Iconic!’
A fourth tweeted: ‘ICONIC!!!!!! Love the new Elaine Peacock already.”
And a cheery fifth person wrote, “HURCANE ELAINE HAS ARRIVED AND I LOVE HER!!!”
Having previously been played by Maria Friedman, Harriet Thorpe has taken over the role of Elaine.
Excited: Viewers watching at home were ordinary and shocked, but couldn’t wait to see where the story would go
She plans to go back to the Square to support her daughter after her husband Mick tragically drowned on Christmas Day.
Linda tries to rebuild her life in the Queen Vic after Mick’s new wife Janine was thrown behind bars in the wake of Mick’s presumed death.
Bosses recently announced that Elaine’s role has been recast, with Calendar Girls and The Brittas Empire star Harriet taking over the role.
Elaine is described by boss Chris Clenshaw as “a powerhouse landlady who knows how to have fun.”