Patsy Kensit Makes Emotional Return To ‘East Enders’ As Emma Harding For Funeral Service
Patsy Kensit, the 55-year-old actress, is making a comeback to the popular soap opera ‘EastEnders’ this week. She will be reprising her role as Emma Harding for the funeral of her on-screen daughter, Lola Pearce (played by Danielle Harold), who recently passed away from a brain tumor.
According to a source from the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, Patsy eagerly accepted the opportunity to return to the show. The source revealed, “Patsy jumped at the chance to come back. It’s such a big storyline, and she wanted to be part of the funeral.”
Emma Harding’s emotional struggle at her daughter’s funeral
In the upcoming episodes, Emma Harding returns to Walford with the intention of bidding farewell to her beloved daughter. However, when she is asked to participate in the service at the funeral, she becomes tearful and uncertain if she can handle it. This highly emotional moment presents a difficult challenge for Emma.
Speculation on Patsy Kensit’s future in ‘EastEnders’
The production team took great measures to keep Patsy Kensit’s return a secret during the filming of her scenes earlier this year. There is now speculation among fans and viewers that the popular blonde actress might continue her involvement with ‘EastEnders’ beyond the funeral storyline.
A source added, “Patsy is really popular with ‘EastEnders’ viewers. A lot of people would love to see her back long-term.”
Patsy Kensit’s dream come true on ‘EastEnders’
Back in March, Patsy Kensit expressed her enthusiasm for working on ‘EastEnders’, describing it as a “dream come true.” As a long-time fan of the show, she found her initial week on set to be intimidating but exciting. Kensit had a positive experience working with her co-stars, particularly praising Danielle Harold and Jamie Borthwick.
Reflecting on her time on the show, Kensit said, “I made some really good friends there, the character is great, and I’m just stoked that I got to be on ‘EastEnders’. It was a dream come true!”
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