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Poll: Should 'EastEnders' bring back Chrissie?
Published Friday, Jul 24 2009, 23:11 BST | By Kris Green | 7 comments
Last week, I asked 'Who's Tony most suited to in Corrie?' and you voted in your thousands.
A surprising 45.1% of those votes cast plumped for... wait for it... Maria! Yep, nearly half of those polled believe that the widow-come-new-mum is the perfect match for Mr Gordon (Gray O'Brien).
So how many picked Tony's wife Carla (Alison King) as his Miss Right? Well 37.6% chose his other half, while 13.2% think he's suited to 'Someone Else'. Suggestions below please...
Only 4.1% think Natasha's (Rachel Leskovac) worthy of the Scottish entrepreneur.
I've been quite surprised by Tony and Maria's relationship over the last few weeks. While it's been creepy/cringey/unsettling to watch Weatherfield's knicker boss worm his way into the life of an unassuming Maria, it just 'works' on screen. It shouldn't. But it does.
There are plenty of twists to come, though. Just when you think you know what's coming, you don't. And when you think it couldn't get any worse, it does...
Earlier this week, I managed to catch up with mum-to-be in real life Samia Smith to chat about her ongoing storyline. Check back on Tuesday for the full interview.
In the meantime, join the campaign trail to bring back Chrissie Watts to EastEnders...
Remember her? Who could forget.
Last week, I was delighted to chat with the gorgeous Tracy-Ann Oberman - who played EastEnders' landlady Chrissie Watts for a year-and-a-half - about her time with the show. If you've not managed to read the interview yet, then click here to see what she had to say.
During the interview, Tracy revealed that she'd love to return to the Walford soap to finish off her character's storyline. If you remember, Chrissie was left languishing in prison after confessing to her husband Den's (Leslie Grantham) murder. She's never been seen since.
Surely I'm not the only one thinking that there's still some mileage in Chrissie's story? Where is she now? What happened at trial? Has she spoken to Sam Mitchell since?
And speaking of Sam... She's returning to the Square in September as the original actress Danniella Westbrook takes the reins from Kim Medcalf. A prime time to draft Chrissie back in and finish off what the storyliners started just over five years ago, surely?
So what do you think? Should EastEnders bosses bring back Chrissie? Cast your vote using the panel below.
If you'd like to follow the campaign to #BringBackChrissie, a twitter page (@ChrissieWatts) has been set up. Or if you'd rather tell the lovely Tracy-Ann Oberman how much you love her/her work/Chrissie Watts, then you can add her on Twitter, too (@TracyAnnO)!
While I'm at it, you can also follow myself (@krisgreen65), Soap Scoop (@soapscoop) and DS's International Soaps Reporter (@darren_rowe) on there, too...
Let me know your views on the above using the usual form below!
A surprising 45.1% of those votes cast plumped for... wait for it... Maria! Yep, nearly half of those polled believe that the widow-come-new-mum is the perfect match for Mr Gordon (Gray O'Brien).
So how many picked Tony's wife Carla (Alison King) as his Miss Right? Well 37.6% chose his other half, while 13.2% think he's suited to 'Someone Else'. Suggestions below please...
Only 4.1% think Natasha's (Rachel Leskovac) worthy of the Scottish entrepreneur.
I've been quite surprised by Tony and Maria's relationship over the last few weeks. While it's been creepy/cringey/unsettling to watch Weatherfield's knicker boss worm his way into the life of an unassuming Maria, it just 'works' on screen. It shouldn't. But it does.
There are plenty of twists to come, though. Just when you think you know what's coming, you don't. And when you think it couldn't get any worse, it does...
Earlier this week, I managed to catch up with mum-to-be in real life Samia Smith to chat about her ongoing storyline. Check back on Tuesday for the full interview.
In the meantime, join the campaign trail to bring back Chrissie Watts to EastEnders...
Remember her? Who could forget.
Last week, I was delighted to chat with the gorgeous Tracy-Ann Oberman - who played EastEnders' landlady Chrissie Watts for a year-and-a-half - about her time with the show. If you've not managed to read the interview yet, then click here to see what she had to say.
During the interview, Tracy revealed that she'd love to return to the Walford soap to finish off her character's storyline. If you remember, Chrissie was left languishing in prison after confessing to her husband Den's (Leslie Grantham) murder. She's never been seen since.
Surely I'm not the only one thinking that there's still some mileage in Chrissie's story? Where is she now? What happened at trial? Has she spoken to Sam Mitchell since?
And speaking of Sam... She's returning to the Square in September as the original actress Danniella Westbrook takes the reins from Kim Medcalf. A prime time to draft Chrissie back in and finish off what the storyliners started just over five years ago, surely?
So what do you think? Should EastEnders bosses bring back Chrissie? Cast your vote using the panel below.
If you'd like to follow the campaign to #BringBackChrissie, a twitter page (@ChrissieWatts) has been set up. Or if you'd rather tell the lovely Tracy-Ann Oberman how much you love her/her work/Chrissie Watts, then you can add her on Twitter, too (@TracyAnnO)!
While I'm at it, you can also follow myself (@krisgreen65), Soap Scoop (@soapscoop) and DS's International Soaps Reporter (@darren_rowe) on there, too...
Let me know your views on the above using the usual form below!
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Robert Eastwood, on October 27th, 2010
Definately bring back Chrissie! Shes a strong character and thats what we all love. The producers should stop bringing so many young ones into the soap. With a character like Chrissie, you could never get bored. And it works out an advantage for the producers because the viewing audience is higher. So.. get rid of some young ones and BRING BACK older characters. Let Chrissie return!
Definately bring back Chrissie! Shes a strong character and thats what we all love. The producers should stop bringing so many young ones into the soap. With a character like Chrissie, you could never get bored. And it works out an advantage for the producers because the viewing audience is higher. So.. get rid of some young ones and BRING BACK older characters. Let Chrissie return!
Alex, Essex, on July 25th, 2009
I think Chrissie should come back for a brief time and cause some interesting storylines in the Vic , possibley have a storyline where she is the actual owner and they is some paperwork somewhere to prove it and I think the ongoing fallout will be exciting to watch.
I think Chrissie should come back for a brief time and cause some interesting storylines in the Vic , possibley have a storyline where she is the actual owner and they is some paperwork somewhere to prove it and I think the ongoing fallout will be exciting to watch.
Mark, Manchester, on July 25th, 2009
The Chrissie Watts murders Den is another example of how a producer completely ruins future stories. Think killing Cindy, Tiffany, Kathy off. It ruins potentially great stories for the future. I'm awaiting how they explain Sam's return.
The Chrissie Watts murders Den is another example of how a producer completely ruins future stories. Think killing Cindy, Tiffany, Kathy off. It ruins potentially great stories for the future. I'm awaiting how they explain Sam's return.
David, Stourbridge, on July 25th, 2009
Yes yes yes!!! Bring her back!! Take note producers! And Kris, can you make a campaign or something to bring Sharon Watts back? That would be ace! Seeing Chrissie again would be amazing! More so if Sharon returned!
Yes yes yes!!! Bring her back!! Take note producers! And Kris, can you make a campaign or something to bring Sharon Watts back? That would be ace! Seeing Chrissie again would be amazing! More so if Sharon returned!
Miss AP Miller, Devon, on July 25th, 2009
I think Chrissie should rot in jail. She'd have a cheek if she was to turn up in the square after what she did.
I think Chrissie should rot in jail. She'd have a cheek if she was to turn up in the square after what she did.
Ryan, London, on July 24th, 2009
Definitely want her back! Everyone on Twitter should get involved and #BringBackChrissie
Definitely want her back! Everyone on Twitter should get involved and #BringBackChrissie
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No chance not what she did to Zoe and Sam she blamed her husband's death on to them and Sam ended up going to prison for what she didnt commit. Chrissie can go to hell she will not come back cause i know how is feels to lose someone in a soap like that