{"id":490009,"date":"2026-06-09T03:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T03:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/490009\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T03:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T03:47:12","slug":"eastenders-confirms-new-character-amid-libbys-surprise-return-to-walford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/490009\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders confirms new character amid Libby’s surprise return to Walford"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/p>\n

EastEnders\u2019 Chelsea Fox makes a deal with the devil next week, as she agrees to accept money from evil Gray Atkins<\/a>\u2019 nan!<\/p>\n

Chelsea is struggling to cope as she strives to do the best for her injured son Jordan<\/a>, while reeling from her mum Denise\u2019s cancer confession. With nowhere else to turn, she asks for help from someone she hoped she\u2019d never have to \u2013 the gran of her abusive ex-husband\u2026<\/p>\n

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“Chelsea vowed to banish evil Gray from her life forever,” our Walford insider reminds us. “But with Jordan facing a long rehabilitation after his accident, there\u2019s rising costs involved.<\/p>\n

“And now with Denise\u2019s news, the pressure is building up. Chelsea hates herself, but she has to do this.”<\/p>\n

As the week begins, it\u2019s her sister Libby that Chelsea first turns to for support<\/a>, calling her to let her know about Denise\u2019s diagnosis. When Libby arrives, the siblings initially clash, but things quickly thaw. <\/p>\n

Chelsea pours out her woes, before admitting that Gray\u2019s nan has been sending cheques for Jordan, but she has never cashed them.<\/p>\n

Later, as the strain on Chelsea becomes more evident and she becomes overwhelmed, Libby secretly contacts Sheila. A visit to Denise in hospital<\/a> makes Libby more sure that she is doing the right thing, but when Chelsea later sees a text from Sheila on Libby\u2019s phone, she\u2019s furious.<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders star teases Sonia’s future – one year on from emotional exit<\/a><\/p>\n

However, a chat with Eve begins to make Chelsea see things differently, and she realises that for the sake of her son, she should consider turning to Sheila for support.<\/p>\n

“Chelsea\u2019s not making this decision lightly,” notes our source. “And there are conditions attached. She has to know that Sheila is in no way involved with Gray, as she can\u2019t risk any connection with that twisted man.<\/p>\n

“But she has to do everything she can to help Jordan, so she needs to at least check out this option.”<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders star Diane Parish responds to Denise’s choice in huge storyline<\/a><\/p>\n

Nervous, Chelsea arrives to meet Sheila (played by Sheila Ruskin), with Libby by her side. She immediately probes Jordan\u2019s great nan about her relationship with Gray and is overcome with relief when Sheila assures her that they are very much estranged.<\/p>\n

“Sheila offers to help Chelsea out, and although it goes against her better instincts, Chelsea reluctantly agrees,” reveals our insider. “But as she returns home, Chelsea is overwhelmed with guilt. Should she have stuck with her gut \u2013 and could this money from Sheila come at a price?”<\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

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