Patsy Palmer will return to EastEnders this year to reprise her role as the fiery Bianca Jackson.
The actress and DJ is set to make a surprise return to the BBC One soap as the sharp-tongued character for a short stint this spring after a five year absence.
Talking about returning to Albert Square, Patsy, 51, said: ‘I’m so excited to be reprising the role of Bianca.
‘EastEnders holds such a special place in my heart, so it’s always a pleasure to be back.’
Bianca was last seen in Walford in September 2019 to attend the ill-fated wedding of step-daughter Whitney Dean, (played by Shona McGarty) to Callum Highway (played by Tony Clay) amid the latter’s relationship with Ben Mitchell (played by Max Bowden).
Patsy Palmer will return to EastEnders this year to reprise her role as the fiery, sharp-tongued Bianca Jackson for short stint this Spring
Last seen in Walford in September 2019, Patsy spoke of her fondness of the soap saying that ‘EastEnders holds such a special place in my heart, so it’s always a pleasure to be back’
In the upcoming episodes, she will be visited by Whitney and her partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar) following her off-screen break-up with Terry Spraggan (Terry Alderton).
The character will return in ‘a special episode focusing on Whitney and the drama she faces in Milton Keynes’ where Bianca now lives, the BBC teased.
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders executive producer, said: ‘I’m thrilled to welcome the fabulous Patsy back to the iconic role of Bianca Jackson.
‘Although the character was last seen on-screen in 2019, Bianca still remains a fan favourite.
‘We know our audiences will be thrilled at her return as she is thrust into the heart of the drama alongside step-daughter Whitney.’
Bianca arrived in Albert Square in 1993 as the daughter of Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson).
She is best known for her tumultuous romantic relationship with Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen), who she yelled ‘Rickaaaaaaay’ at.
Her storylines also involved finding out that David Wicks (Michael French) was her father and discovering the abuse of Whitney.
Patsy’s character Bianca is best known for her tumultuous romantic relationship with Ricky Butcher, played by Sid Owen (pictured), who she yelled ‘Rickaaaaaaay’ at
Bianca arrived in Albert Square in 1993 as the daughter of Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson)
Since leaving Eastenders Patsy has been living in America with her children and husband Richard, after they relocated in 2014
The actress – who is referred to as her real name Julie in the States – has calved out a successful career as a DJ
Last year she featured on ITV1’s Dancing On Ice where she was partnered with skater Matt Evers but was voted off after pulling out the stops for Spice Girls routine during Icons Week
Bianca’s sister Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) continues to be a feature of the soap.
Since leaving Eastenders Patsy has been living in America with her children and husband Richard, after they relocated in 2014.
The actress – who is referred to as her real name Julie in the States – has calved out a successful career as a DJ and previously competed in BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2005 with professional dancer Anton Du Beke.
Last year she featured on ITV1’s Dancing On Ice where she was partnered with skater Matt Evers.
Patsy has already started filming her scenes, which will air in the Spring on BBC One.
