A new character will be coming to Albert Square next week, according to reports.
Disclaimer: This story contains EastEnders spoilers.
It’s thought that Chelsea Fox is set to accept help from evil villain Gray Atkins’ nan Sheila who will appear in upcoming episodes, played by Sheila Ruskin.
Fox is struggling as she takes care of her injured son Jordan and comes to terms with her mum Denise’s cancer diagnosis.
She feels she has no other option but to ask for help from her abusive ex-husband’s nan – someone she didn’t want to get involved, reports Digital Spy.
An insider told Digital Spy: “Chelsea vowed to banish evil Gray from her life forever.”
They added: “But with Jordan facing a long rehabilitation after his accident, there’s rising costs involved.
“And now with Denise’s news, the pressure is building up.
“Chelsea hates herself, but she has to do this.”
Sheila reportedly helps Chelsea financially after asking her sister Libby for support and to tell her about Denise’s illness.
At first, the pair clash but then they start to get along.
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Libby Fox, played by Belinda Owusu, is returning to the show for a short period after 20 years away from the soap - she was last seen in a flash forward episode in January this year.
Chelsea reveals that she has never cashed the cheques that Sheila has sent for Jordan.
The pressure Chelsea feels is obvious and Libby takes it upon herself to contact Sheila behind her sister’s back.
It backfires as Chelsea sees Libby’s phone and a text from Sheila which makes her angry.
But, after speaking to Eve, Chelsea thinks she should take Sheila up on the offer of help for Jordan’s sake.
The Digital Spy insider adds: “Chelsea’s not making this decision lightly.”
They continued: “And there are conditions attached.
“She has to know that Sheila is in no way involved with Gray, as she can’t risk any connection with that twisted man.
“But she has to do everything she can to help Jordan, so she needs to at least check out this option.”
Chelsea and Libby meet up with Sheila and Chelsea asks about Sheila’s relationship with Gray and she’s relieved to find out the pair are estranged.
The insider adds: “Sheila offers to help Chelsea out, and although it goes against her better instincts, Chelsea reluctantly agrees.”
They add: “But as she returns home, Chelsea is overwhelmed with guilt.
“Should she have stuck with her gut – and could this money from Sheila come at a price?"
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