EASTENDERS has dropped a huge hint a star is returning to the show as a regular – 33 years after first joining the soap.
After just recently fans are convinced she’s back for the long haul.
Gemma Bissix recently made her return to the square as Clare BatesCredit: BBC
BBC bosses previously told how Clare would be returning to the drama as part of Nigel Bates dementia storylineCredit: PA
Gemma Bissix made her debut on the drama back in 1993 as Clare Bates, the daughter of Debbie Tyler and Nigel Bates.
She was just nine at the time and remained on the show for a following five years.
After making quite to the long-running drama from 2008 to 2026, it seems she could be set for a more permanent comeback.
The series posted a new video to their official Channel titled, “Get to know Clare Bates,” and fans are sure it spells out her return.
captioned the video: “Clare Bates returned to The Square recently to visit her step father Nigel before he goes into full-time care – Let’s watch back some of her biggest moments throughout the years.”
Fans were certain the only reason they’d need to recap Gemma’s biggest moments as would be if she was returning as a regular.
One fan penned: “Why? Is she coming back?”
Another person wrote: “Does this imply Clare’s coming back?”
A third fan added: “Oh she’s still in it? I thought it was a flying visit.”
The 42-year-old was supposedly returning this spring for a short stint as part of Nigel Bates’ dementia storyline.
Fans are certain Gemma might be making a return to the show as a regular after spotting a huge clueCredit: BBC
Show bosses previously told how despite being estranged from her stepdad, Clare would be returning to Walford when news of his worsening dementia reached her.
During the episodes, she will be confronted by Nigel’s fragility and the reality of his prognosis.
Gemma’s character, Clare, is set to mend old wounds with Nigel’s wife Julie, but her arrival will of course not be without drama.
Soap star Gemma Bissix has in as villain Clare Devine.
While it’s not common for actors to appear on two at once, it’s not completely unheard of.
Perhaps Gemma Bissix could indeed be.
Gemma’s character, Clare, was confronted by Nigel’s fragility and the reality of his prognosis during her comebackCredit: BBC
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