Katy Docherty
Updated: Apr 22 2021, 17:07 ET
SOAPLAND can be an extremely dangerous place to live.
And with the news Charlie Brooks, 39, is returning to EastEnders as villainous Janine Butcher this year, the residents of Walford better watch out.
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Janine pushes husband Barry to his deathCredit: BBC
Janine killed first husband Barry Evans by pushing him off a cliff, stabbed fourth hubby Michael Moon and mowed down Ronnie Mitchell’s long-lost daughter Danielle in a car crash.
But in soap standards how does Janine’s rap sheet weigh up? We rate the biggest sociopaths by body count, attempted murders and their weapon of choice.
Ex-EastEnders star Charlie Jones looks unrecognisable from his Ben Mitchell days
Former EastEnders star Charlie Jones looks very different to how you might remember him in the soap, playing Ben Mitchell.
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15 shares So with confidence I say look out for me back on your screens in the new year and here’s to exciting and wonderful new projects ( like the secret says open your mind and be positive in the knowledge you will receive. Wishing you all a prosperous and wonderful new year, be patient, stay safe and remember life is for living it to the best we can.
Iconic role: The actress portrayed Heather Trott on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012 when she was killed by Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe)
Back in September Cheryl admitted she has thought of a way she could return to the soap, despite feeling as though she has moved on .
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The 55-year-old took to Instagram to reassure fans, posting a selfie of herself alongside a caption thanking everyone for their concerns.
Smiling to the camera, the actress wrote: Thank you for your concerns but I am alive and well despite confusion on some social media that I had passed away. Sadly we did loose George Michael the legend & wonderful man 4 years ago. Heather Trott well yes she is dead but as for me Cheryl Fergison I’m looking forward to a wonderful new year where I wish our industry to get back into full flow.
Heather Trott was killed by Ben Mitchell in 2012 (Image: BBC)