She eventually gets over this with Billy's help. But she feels she has to do it to get more drugs. Janine as she deliberately watches her first husband Barry Evans die shortly after pushing him off a cliff, thus causing his death in the end. Upon her return, Janine is caught forging a wedding to a wealthy, old-age pensioner, that ends with her new husband abruptly dying of a fatal heart attack upon discovering her false identity. Janine EvansMrs. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In October 2010, a feud erupts between Janine and Stacey when Janine reports her to Social Services for neglecting Lily. "[17] McDermott stated that he believed Ryan was the right man for Janine, and that they could be perfect for each other, saying: "Janine's never loved any of the men she's been with before. It is hinted that Janine has been impersonating a doctor to persuade Social Services that she is good enough to look after Scarlett. In April 2011, Ricky and Janine receive news that their grandmother Lydia Simmonds (Margaret Tyzack/Heather Chasen) is ill and in need of care. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. #EastEndersNovember 22, 2021, Janine is younger than I thought wow! Janine has such low self-esteem that she's deliberately reckless. Other plotlines involving Janine included her unsuccessful attempt to marry a wealthy Jewish businessman named David for his fortune; trying to kill her second husband Ryan Malloy, accidentally causing the death of Peggy's long-lost relative Danielle Jones, being wrongfully imprisoned for the death of her sworn enemy Laura Beale, framing Danielle's best-friend Stacey Slater for attempted murder, conspiring with Peggy's villainous ex-spouse Archie Mitchell to get revenge on the Mitchell Family, implicating Scarlett's nanny Alice Branning for Michael's murder, seducing pub landlord Mick Carter to the point of marrying him as well as sabotaging his long-running marriage with beloved wife Linda, clashing with Mick's mother Shirley Carter, and getting jailed for perverting the course of justice after her instigation of the events where Janine tried to get Linda imprisoned for drink driving consequently led to Mick's disappearance following a showdown between the three on Christmas Day 2022. In real life, actor Mike Reid, who played Frank, had died . Since her return, Janine is now the manager of the pub and is currently embroiled in a car theft scandal. Alice believes she killed him, and Janine tells the police that Alice stabbed Michael twice and also attacked her. Mick complies and he saves Janine before going back in the water to find Linda. "[11], Brooks was awarded "Best Bitch" at the Inside Soap Awards in 2001. Blaming Janine for Stacey's departure, Ryan refuses to reunite with Janine and attempts to kill her by removing her oxygen tubing when she is hospitalised. This could have been a motive for Janine that night when Archie is later murdered by an unknown assailant; Janine is a prime suspect during a police investigation on Archie's murder. Furious, Frank tries to force Vince to compensate him for his lost profit, but Vince refuses and amidst Frank's threats, Vince leaves in March 1990, saying . However, he suffers only minor injuries. Tommy locks himself, Scarlett and Janine in his bedroom in an attempt to keep Janine from taking Scarlett. Janine is arrested, but released without charge, due to lack of evidence, and spitefully tells Natalie that she has managed to get away with murder; however, telling Pat proves to be her downfall. In June 2009, she signed a three-year contract. BA1 1UA. In April 2022, she returns to support Mick during Tina's funeral, unaware that Linda is also there and recognises her. "[33] Brooks also won "Villain of the Year" at the British Soap Awards in 2004 for her portrayal of the same character,[34] and was nominated in the same category in 2011. Janine discovers Lydia has left all her money to charity, but admits to Lydia that she no longer cares, during a heartfelt conversation. She gives the phone to Joey, who calls the police and Janine is arrested for Michael's murder, and is taken away by the police. After this, Janine leaves to stay with Clare. Archie subsequently takes control of The Queen Vic when he refuses to allow the Mitchells to meet the terms of the loan. #EastendersNovember 22, 2021, #EastEnders I actually thought Janine was in her 40s lolNovember 22, 2021. Well, its a good job we dont actually care about the opinions of a forty-something- year-old barmaid., Janine was offended by his remark, as she said, Well, it shows how much you know. Peter, clearly annoyed by Janines attitude, then decided to insult Janine by making a comment about her age. [14], Brooks said she was "thrilled" to be back and admitted her recent appearance gave her "a taste" of being Janine again. Since her return, Janine is now the manager of the pub and is currently embroiled in a car theft scandal. Mick promptly breaks up with Janine and tells her that she will be going to prison for her crimes. She started secondary school with Sonia, Martin and Clare in September 1996, so should be 36/37 now, not 38.". Four years after her initial departure, Brooks was asked to reprise the role by executive producer Diederick Santer as part of a storyline that was dubbed "Frank Week". Homeless, Janine is taken in by Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards); they start a business together as estate agents. EastEnders fans were left rather stunned after they discovered Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) is 38 years old during the latest episode of the BBC One soap. [27] The show officially confirmed her return on 14 June. Moments later, Pat confronts Janine to put a stop to her treatment of Laura. Hearing her real age, fans rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts on the legendary character. . The announcement of Janines return was positively received by fans of the show especially on social media. Several months later, in April 2013, Janine returns to Walford and visits Michael. Though Janine is cleared of any blame, it causes a rift between her and the Mitchells. When he revealed that the winner gets a months free advertising in the Walford Gazette, Janine cut in with, Oh, really reaching for those stars.. Sniping back, Peter looked over to Bobby and said: "Bob, remind me again why I don't eat the Queen Vic? It is then on Christmas Day 2009, however, when Archie betrays Janine by throwing her out of her home after revealing that he was using her and was aware of her plan with Ryan to con him. One of her clients, Matt Lindsay (Matthew Steer), falls in love with her and proposes marriage, but attempts suicide when he learns she is still a prostitute. On New Year's Eve 2021, Nancy remains suspicious of Janine and confronts her, leading to a fight in the pub. Barry refuses to believe that she does not love him and tries to embrace her. Soon afterwards, Clare moved to Manchester in 1989 - leaving Janine with Pat and Frank. I think she knows she's on a slippery slope but she believes she can get out of it like she's always done before."[11]. In May 2002, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) begins using her services but she blackmails him, threatening to tell his wife Laura Beale (Hannah Waterman) unless he pays her. She lies to Mick saying their unborn child's life is in danger, but Sonia discovers the truth and tries to force her to come clean. Later on Janine gets into a fight with Stacey and her relative Kat Slater that ends with the trio getting arrested with Pat. EastEnders has always tackled difficult issues like drug-taking in a responsible way, mindful of its responsibilities to its younger audience. Janine's success builds despite Ricky and Natalie all learning the truth about her killing Barry. Unable to discipline her, Pat forces Frank to take Janine to family therapy, which somehow helps. [21][22] Brooks returned to filming on 21 February 2013 [23] and returned on screen on 18 April that year. He is left bedridden but manages to escape, and ends their marriage publicly after being released from hospital. Afterwards in 2012, Janine begins dating Michael Moon and they marry before she later gives birth to their daughter Scarlett. She later gets promoted as bar manager at The Queen Vic and becomes close with landlord and Frankie's father Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), much to the annoyance of Mick's mother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). She seduces Barry and moves in with him, but also sleeps with Paul. Alice then leaves to answer the door, but realising Michael is still alive, Janine stabs him again in the stomach, killing him. Janine's return scenes aired in December 2008. #EastEndersNovember 22, 2021, Janine is only 38?! Soon, in 2009, she makes various enemies, among them Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), whom Janine drugs and then restrains so she can gain a taped confession of his past misdemeanours, which she uses as blackmail to gain control of Walford's car lot. But another fan seemed to have figured her age out and believes the scriptwriters may have added an extra year on the character. As a result, Janine becomes agoraphobic and eats dog food because she is too afraid to go outside to buy food. Brooks has said about Janine's behaviour: "Sleeping with her pusher is very sad and desperate. Michael is informed that Janine has transferred all the money from her bank accounts and has ordered that her business Butcher's Joints be closed down, transferring all her properties over to another estate agent, leaving Michael with nothing. A scuffle ensues between Janine and Linda that ends with the pair driving off a cliff and into the sea. She convinces him to give her a day to get away, but David's girlfriend Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) finds David's phone and plays the confession. As she last left Albert Square in 2014, Janine boarded a train to Paris after being forced to leave Walford behind when she was . However her former business partner returns and offers Janine money to continue to impersonate her as a doctor, but Janine turns it down, wanting to prove to Kat and Scarlett that she has changed. Read 168 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Janine has sex with Ian, recording the tryst, then blackmails him, threatening to show his wife Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) unless he sells the Mitchell loan to Archie. While spending the night in a cell, Janine is shocked to learn that Stacey had been raped by Archie. She felt guilty for causing the death of Danielle Jones. This is Thesecret1070. The character was first mentioned in September 1987, when her father Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) first appeared on-screen. The soap star, who is best known for playing conniving character Janine Butcher, turned heads as she stepped on stage and added her own glam to her look - setting her worlds apart from the look. 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