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‘EastEnders’: Janine Butcher Actress Charlie Brooks Reveals Whether She’d Return To Walford

Sadly, it's not good news.
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Former ‘EastEnders’ star Charlie Brooks has opened up about whether she’d consider returning to the soap, but for fans hoping to see Janine Butcher back in Walford, we’ve got some bad news.

Charlie made her last appearance as the villainous Janine in 2014 and has since landed a handful of other TV roles, while also treading the boards in productions including ‘A Street Car Named Desire’.

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Charlie Brooks
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When asked by Soaplife if she’s been enjoying life without ‘EastEnders’, Charlie admitted: “Very much. It was the reason I left [EastEnders[. It was my plan that I would do more theatre and I have. It’s great to have the freedom to do other stuff.”

Charlie was then asked whether she’d return to Walford, to which she replied: “It’s not in my immediate plans.”

She explained: “I love Janine, but I have to fight to leave her behind. It’s a constant battle to get people to see beyond her. It’s 13 years since she pushed Barry Evans off that cliff, but it’s what people still say to me all the time. 

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Charlie as Janine
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“I do wonder about what the writers and storyliners could do with her. She’s done so much, so where would she go next? What might pull her back to the Square?

“She’s supposedly living in France with her sister Diane at the moment.”

In recent months, a number of ‘EastEnders’ favourites have shown their faces in the Square again and Lisa Fowler, played by Lucy Benjamin, recently stunned Phil Mitchell by showing up.

Later this year, Lee Ryan will also rejoin the cast, after a successful guest stint back in April.

Soap Stars We Want To See Back On TV
Bet Lynch, 'Coronation Street'(01 of13)
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Julie Goodyear's already returned four times since leaving the soap back in 1966. Surely one more 'Corrie' comeback wouldn't hurt? (credit:Phil Noble/PA Archive/Press Association Images)
Brenden Brady, 'Hollyoaks'(02 of13)
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Brenden was last seen being escorted to prison after confessing to multiple murders... Well, he has to come out of prison at some point, right? (credit:Ben A. Pruchnie via Getty Images)
Becky McDonald, 'Coronation Street'(03 of13)
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Becky, played by Katherine Kelly, finally got her happy ending but we'd love to see her causing problems again on 'Coronation Street'. (credit:Eamonn and James Clarke/Eamonn and James Clarke)
Mandy Dingle, 'Emmerdale'(04 of13)
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Lisa Riley's character was one of the original Dingle clan and she'd definitely shake things up significantly by arriving back in the Dales again. (credit:Michael Walter/PA Archive)
Tina McIntyre, 'Coronation Street'(05 of13)
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We know Michelle Keegan only made her 'Corrie' exit in early 2014, but it'd be great to see her back, wouldn't it?Oh and yes, her character also died, but we're sure the writers could get creative and make it happen somehow... (credit:ITV)
Kim Tate, 'Emmerdale' (06 of13)
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Kim fled the Dales halfway through her own trial in 1999 and we wish she'd come back and cause some more trouble. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Harold Bishop, 'Neighbours'(07 of13)
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The much-loved shopkeeper would always be welcome back on Ramsey Street - even though 'Neighbours' boss Susan Bower said she thinks his character should have been killed off after his dramatic cancer storyline. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
Justin Burton, 'Hollyoaks' (08 of13)
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Long before his 'Corrie' days, Chris Fountain starred as fans' favourite Justin in 'Hollyoaks'.Justin made his grand exit in 2009 when he left with Russ Owen. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Janice Battersby, 'Coronation Street'(09 of13)
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Vicky Entwistle played Janice for 14 years before leaving in 2011 and the Underworld factory hasn't been the same since. (credit:Eamonn Clarke/allaction.co.uk /Eamonn and James Clarke)
Charlene Robinson, 'Neighbours'(10 of13)
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It's been a long time since Kylie last appeared on the Aussie soap (26 years to be precise) and rumour has it, she could be making a comeback for the anniversary edition of 'Neighbours'... (credit:All Action/EMPICS Entertainment)
Scott Robinson, 'Neighbours(11 of13)
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...Of course, it wouldn't be right if Kylie went back without Jason though, would it?! (credit:PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images)
Chrissie Watts, 'EastEnders' (12 of13)
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Chrissie finally killed off Dirty Den after his reappearance in the Square, after being presumed dead for years. She's now in jail for the murder, but we'd love to see the look on Sharon's face if she made her way back to Walford. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Sam Mitchell, 'EastEnders'(13 of13)
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The rest of the Mitchell clan are set for a reunion, and it just wouldn't be right without Peggy Mitchell's daughter would it? (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
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