Tracy-Ann Oberman has opened up about her character, Chrissie Watts, and her intense return to the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In a dramatic twist, viewers saw Chrissie re-emerge after a week-long absence, and her arrival is set to stir tensions in Albert Square.
During her absence, Zoe Slater, portrayed by Michelle Ryan, has been grappling with the effects of an anonymous stalker. Initially, Zoe suspected Anthony Trueman, and later her family member, Jean Slater. Unbeknownst to her, the perpetrator was actually Chrissie, who has been plotting alongside her daughter, Jasmine, played by Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness. Jasmine, whom Zoe abandoned at birth, was thought to be dead.
Chrissie’s Motivations Unveiled
Oberman expressed enthusiasm about stepping back into Chrissie’s shoes, noting that her character has developed a complex obsession with Zoe. She explained that Chrissie feels a deep sense of injustice for having served 20 years in prison for the murder of Dirty Den, while Zoe has seemingly escaped any repercussions for her role in the events that unraveled the Watts family.
“Chrissie has always felt that it’s very unfair she spent 20 years in prison and has never really been able to move on from the trauma of Dirty Den and living in Walford,” Oberman stated.
She further elaborated on Chrissie’s mindset, saying, “When the opportunity came up to have something over Zoe, who she has always found to be an irritating little girl, she jumped at the opportunity.” This reveals Chrissie’s long-standing vendetta against Zoe, driven both by a desire for revenge and a complex sense of justice.
Building a Bond with Jasmine
Oberman highlighted the emotional bond forming between Chrissie and Jasmine, stating that the teenager represents a “daughter she never had.” This connection adds another layer of depth to the storyline, as Chrissie seeks to empower Jasmine to confront Zoe.
“What started off as a game for Chrissie has ended up becoming a little bit of an obsession,” Oberman noted. “Finding this gorgeous daughter, who was also hurt by Zoe, seemed like too good an opportunity to miss.”
As the plot unfolds, viewers can expect to see how this mother-daughter dynamic plays into Chrissie’s overarching plans for revenge. The return of such a formidable character promises to heighten the drama in EastEnders, leaving audiences eager to see how these narratives will intersect. The next episodes are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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