EastEnders: Lisa Fowler to make ‘SHOCK return’ as Louise Mitchell fights for her life
EASTENDERS viewers will be in for a shock tonight as a blast from the past returns to the BBC One soap, according to reports.
Lucy Benjamin could be making a surprise appearance as Lisa Fowler tonight
Alex pushes Louise Mitchell into candles on EastEnders
Actress Lucy Benjamin is believed to be making a surprise appearance as her character Lisa Fowler and will be seen rushing to the aid of her daughter Louise Mitchell (played by Tilly Keeper).
The youngster’s life was left hanging in the balance in last night’s episode after she was pushed into a bed of candles at her prom.
And, as she desperately clings onto life, it will be her mother Lisa running to her hospital bedside instead of her father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).
Lucy Benjamin hasn't been in EastEnders since 2010
Lucy starred as Lisa Fowler in the long-running BBC series
Lucy Benjamin starred as Phil Mitchell's partner Lisa Fowler
“When that hospital door starts to open, they’ll be on tenterhooks to see who has rushed to help Louise,” a soap source told The Mirror.
They continued: “When it turns out to be Lisa, rather than Phil, there will be gasps of shock. It’s such a brilliant surprise.”
Lucy first joined EastEnders in 1998 and was involved in one of the soaps most highly anticipated whodunnit plots which saw Phil gunned down outside his home in 2001.
After it was revealed she was the culprit, Lucy soon quit her role in 2002 but made one special appearance in an episode seven years ago.
Lucy first joined EastEnders in 1998 before quitting in 2002
Louise Mitchell was pushed into a bed of candles in last night's epiosde
The actress went on to star in Holby City, Casualty and joined the cast of West End hit stage show Hairspray in its UK Nationwide tour.
The mother-of-two also featured in the ninth series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! alongside Gino D’Acampo and Katie Price.
Express.co.uk has contacted BBC for comment.
EastEnders continues tonight on BBC One at 8:00pm.