EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace return in jeopardy after she breaks leg

She’s set to make a brief but explosive return to Albert Square over Christmas – but Jessie Wallace is said to be causing problems for filming thanks to a broken leg.

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by Jack White |
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The 44-year-old allegedly suffered the break while walking her dog, meaning her leg is now in a cast.

Because of this, Kat and Alfie Moon’s dramatic festive scenes are having to be shot from the waist up.

To minimalise the risk of ‘missing scenes’, EastEnders has drafted in a body double for unavoidable body shots.

But Jessie has been praised for her professionalism and show sources insist Kat and Alfie’s storyline will not be affected.

Kat and Alfie are making a brief return at Christmas, before setting off for Ireland together
Kat and Alfie are making a brief return at Christmas, before setting off for Ireland together

An insider told the Mirror: “Luckily it has meant that none of the story has been changed at all – you just won’t see Kat doing laps around Albert Square.”

And a spokesperson for the BBC One soap added: “Jessie, like a true professional, has managed to film everything.”

Viewers saw Kat and Alfie [Shane Richie] set off for a new life in Spain earlier this year, after winning big on the Lottery.

It is thought Kat will finally discover the identity of her secret son in December – and many suspect it could be Sean Slater…

Next year Kat and Alfie will travel to Ireland for a six-part EastEnders special.

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