The Killer Queen! Chrissie SHOCK RETURN! | EastEnders

EastEnders fans are still catching their breath after one of the most jaw-dropping Christmas twists in recent memory — the explosive revelation that Zoe Slater’s tormentor is not acting alone. What initially appeared to be the work of a single, shadowy stalker has now been unmasked as a far more chilling partnership. And at the heart of it all is a name that sent shockwaves through Walford the moment it was spoken aloud: Chrissie Watts.

The surprise return of Chrissie, portrayed once again by Tracy-Ann Oberman, has instantly rewritten the emotional and psychological stakes of the story. For long-time viewers, her reappearance is more than just a nostalgic callback — it is the resurrection of unfinished business, buried trauma, and a thirst for justice that has been simmering for two decades.

After the episode aired, Oberman finally broke her silence, offering insight into why Chrissie has come back now, what truly fuels her vendetta, and how her unsettling alliance with Zoe’s estranged daughter, Jasmine Fischer, is about to push this storyline into dangerous new territory.

A Return Fueled by Injustice
According to Oberman, Chrissie’s return is not driven by random cruelty or mindless revenge. Instead, it is rooted in a deep, unresolved sense of injustice that has followed her every day since she left Walford in handcuffs.

Chrissie has always believed she paid the ultimate price for what happened to Dirty Den — spending 20 long years behind bars — while others, in her mind, escaped accountability. Prison did not bring closure. If anything, it sharpened her anger and cemented her belief that the truth was never fully acknowledged.

In Chrissie’s eyes, Zoe Slater has always represented everything that went wrong. Not just an annoying presence from the past, but a symbol of denial and avoidance. Chrissie believes Zoe never truly answered for her role in Den’s murder or for the devastation that tore the Watts family apart. While Chrissie’s life was frozen in time by a prison sentence, Zoe continued on — building a life, distancing herself from the past, and never truly looking back.

That imbalance is what gnaws at Chrissie the most.

So when the opportunity arose to reinsert herself into Zoe’s world — to regain a sense of control and force Zoe to confront the past she has buried — Chrissie did not hesitate. She had the time. She had the patience. And she had the motivation to make Zoe’s life unravel piece by piece.

From Game to Obsession
What began as a calculated move soon spiraled into something far more consuming. Oberman explains that for Chrissie, the initial plan felt almost like a game — a way to reclaim power after years of feeling powerless. But as events unfolded, that sense of control morphed into obsession.

Chrissie is not simply tormenting Zoe for sport. She truly believes she is correcting a moral imbalance. In her own twisted logic, this is justice delayed — and justice must finally be served.

That obsession deepened when Chrissie crossed paths with Jasmine Fischer.

A Dangerous Alliance Is Born
Jasmine is not just a convenient accomplice. She is the emotional linchpin that elevates this story from revenge plot to psychological warfare.

Jasmine, Zoe’s estranged daughter, carries her own wounds — wounds Chrissie instantly recognizes and exploits. In Jasmine, Chrissie sees a mirror of her younger self: hurt, angry, and searching for validation. But she also sees opportunity.

Oberman reveals that Chrissie’s bond with Jasmine is complex and disturbingly intimate. There is manipulation, yes — but also something that borders on genuine affection. Chrissie begins to see Jasmine as the daughter she never had, someone she can guide, shape, and “protect” from the mistakes she believes Zoe made.

By drawing Jasmine into her vendetta, Chrissie convinces herself she is doing the right thing. Empowering Jasmine to act against her own mother becomes, in Chrissie’s mind, an act of moral duty. She is not just punishing Zoe — she is “helping” Jasmine reclaim her power.

The result is a partnership that is as emotionally charged as it is dangerous. Jasmine brings raw pain and vulnerability; Chrissie brings experience, strategy, and a chilling sense of purpose. Together, they form a duo capable of inflicting damage far beyond anything Zoe anticipates.

Chrissie’s Code of Justice
Despite her ruthlessness, Chrissie does not see herself as a villain. Oberman emphasizes that one of the most compelling aspects of Chrissie Watts is her unshakeable moral code. She is tough, sharp-edged, and unapologetic — but she believes deeply in justice, even if her definition of it terrifies everyone else.

Chrissie genuinely feels that Zoe has never faced consequences. And if the legal system failed to deliver justice, then Chrissie believes it is her responsibility to correct that failure.

This mindset makes her more dangerous than ever. She is not acting impulsively. Every move is deliberate, calculated, and emotionally targeted. Zoe is not just being stalked — she is being psychologically dismantled.

Tracy-Ann Oberman on Returning
Oberman also spoke candidly about her decision to return to EastEnders after last year’s prison-based storyline involving Sharon. She admitted that when the opportunity arose, she simply could not say no.

Behind the scenes, Oberman held extensive discussions with executive producer Ben Wadey to ensure Chrissie’s return felt authentic. Both were determined that Chrissie should not return as a caricature or shock gimmick, but as a fully realized character shaped by time, trauma, and unresolved rage.

Maintaining that balance — between emotional truth and dramatic spectacle — was essential. Chrissie’s return needed to feel earned, believable, and impactful, while still delivering the jaw-dropping shock EastEnders is known for.

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