EastEnders fans have waited 10 long months to have Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) back on the Square permanently, and after her return later this month, she wastes no time in reminding everyone why she is one of Walford's most formidable women.
Sharon's Return and Confrontation with Zoe Slater
Sharon has been much missed since she first left following Martin Fowler's (James Bye) funeral last April. During a temporary return in September, she came face-to-face with old nemesis Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan), who was partly responsible for the death of her father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). Their history is also complicated by the fact that Zoe dated Sharon's late husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman).
Last year, Zoe turned Sharon's world upside down when she made the bombshell claim that prior to his death, and while married to Sharon, Dennis got her pregnant with twins, one of which died and the other she abandoned. Sharon was devastated to think that Dennis had cheated on her, but offered to help Zoe find her son, believing he was the last living link to her late husband.
Truth About Zoe's Children Revealed
However, after Sharon later departed Walford again, it was revealed that Zoe had lied about her child's paternity, with Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) being the real father. Events led to the discovery that Zoe's daughter actually survived and was none other than Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), while Zoe's son Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan) was also found and now lives on the Square.
Next week, Sharon and Zoe lock horns yet again, and Sharon gives another epic showdown as she confronts Zoe about her devastating lies. As tensions boil, Jasmine and Josh try to diffuse the situation by vouching for their mum. After things cool off, Zoe later attempts to apologise to Sharon, but it is clear she is in no mood for forgiveness.
Stirring Up Trouble with Phil Mitchell
Meanwhile, Sharon also stirs things up for her ex-husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) when she reveals her intent to sell her half of their Boxing Den business. With unresolved feelings between the pair, how will he react?
EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 13th July at 7.30pm on BBC One or streams first from 6am on iPlayer.
