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EastEnders 'confirms' prison showdown for Sharon as icon returns | Soaps

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Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman) is officially back at EastEnders – but not in the way many fans expected.

The cult character from the 2000s celebrated his long-awaited return to the BBC soap at the climax of Friday's episode, marking the next stage in the ongoing storyline of “The Six.”

But instead of returning to Albert Square, it has been revealed that she will face her old enemy Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) in prison.

Earlier this week, Sharon was taken into police custody for contempt of court after she lost her temper on the witness stand at Dean Wicks' (Matt Di Angelo) murder trial and accused a judge of “slut-shaming” her.

Although the truth about the involvement of the “Six” has now come to light – Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) confessed her role in the murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) to his sister Bernie (Clair Norris) – Sharon still had to spend a week behind bars because of her outburst in court.

EastEnders icon makes surprise return in early iPlayer version Chrissie Watts

Sharon is being held in prison (Image: BBC)

EastEnders icon makes surprise return in early iPlayer version Chrissie Watts

Chrissie Watts has made a legendary return to EastEnders (Image: BBC)

After a visit from Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) lawyer Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) failed to dismiss the charges against her, she was taken to prison and shown her cell.

What she doesn't know, however, is that Chrissie is in the cell next door. She was imprisoned in 2005 for the murder of Sharon's father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).

In The Queen Vic, Chrissie killed her husband Den with Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richards) dog doorstop while confronting her ex-husband about his various misdeeds along with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf).

TV Guide: EastEnders starring Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater, Tracy Ann Oberman as Chrissie Watts and Kim Medcalf as Sam Hunter. **THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY PROTECTED UNTIL 8 FEBRUARY 2005** Image depicts: . General. WARNING: Use of this copyrighted image is subject to the BBC Digital Picture Service Terms of Use. In particular, this image may only be used during the promotional period for the purpose of promoting EASTENDERS and with credit to the BBC. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose, including advertising or other commercial purposes, requires the prior written consent of the BBC.

Chrissie tried to pin Den's murder on Zoe Slater (left) (Image: BBC)

TV show: EastEnders, with Tracy-Ann Oberman as Chrissie and Leslie Grantham as Den Watts. **THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED IN WEEKLY MAGAZINES UNTIL 12:01 AM TUESDAY 6 JULY 2004. TX: Monday 12 July 2004 Chrissie enjoys making up with Den after her argument and wants to stay at home all day but Den makes excuses. Den comes into the nail salon to give Kate a present - a necklace. Chrissie comes in behind him. Den covers himself up and leaves but Kate is confused. Den goes home and hides the necklace. Chrissie is delighted when she secretly finds it and runs out to buy Den a watch. Chrissie gives Den the watch and he tells her he has given her a present and gives her a bunch of flowers. Chrissie takes control and tells him about the necklace... WARNING: Use of this copyrighted image is subject to the BBC Digital Picture Service Terms of Use. In particular, this image may only be used for promotional purposes for EASTENDERS during the promotional period and with credit to the BBC. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose, including advertising or other commercial purposes, requires the prior written consent of the BBC.

Chrissie killed her husband Den, who was Sharon's adoptive father (Image: BBC)

Back then, Chrissie made Zoe believe she had killed Den after punching him during their showdown, but in fact she later finished him off herself.

After learning that Chrissie was the real perpetrator, Sharon played a crucial role in bringing her to justice. When Chrissie was arrested, she punched her at the scene of her arrest at an airport as she attempted to flee the country.

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As the two women face off again after 19 years, it's clear that Chrissie has the upper hand behind bars. Viewers saw her win over the prison guards, and at the end of Friday's episode, one of them brought her cigarettes in her cell.

Chrissie is probably out for revenge. What does this mean for Sharon?

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer.

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