Pat later finds out that Janine has been denied bail when Den's wife Chrissie Watts asks her for news on the matter. 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. Homeless, Janine is taken in by Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards); they start a business together as estate agents. They reveal this to Mick and Linda during a Christmas dinner at The Queen Vic, but Janine manages to manipulate Mick and he sends them away. While spending the night in a cell, Janine is shocked to learn that Stacey had been raped by Archie. She returned for a three episode guest stint in April 2008 before returning permanently on 18 December of that year. Janine Butcher first appeared in Walford from 1989; her father Frank Butcher married Pat Butcher while Janine's mother June was dying of cancer. Repulsed, Janine pushes him away and he falls down a cliff, fatally hitting his head on a rock; Janine watches him die. Janine made her first appearance in the iconic soap on June, 22, 1989. 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Hi. She uses Mick's grief to her own advantage and tries to help him overcome his bereavement by taking him to a grassland to vent his anger and he then kisses her, but she emotionally blackmails him by rejecting his advances. When they manipulate Archie's niece and Ricky's ex-wife Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook) into breaking her bail terms, the Mitchells lose bail surety and face financial ruin. "[16] In August 2010, Janine proposes to Ryan. It was announced on 24 September 2022 that Brooks had once again decided to leave the show, and her final scenes aired on 26 December 2022.[2]. tear when the old boy went, and as I said, if Janine Butcher can have one on EastEnders, then so can you . before attempting to kill her third husband Ryan by poisoning him. Janine's return scenes aired in December 2008. "[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. Her initial departure saw Janine being wrongfully charged for the death of Laura Beale. She thinks, 'Why not take drugs if they make me feel good about myself for a while?' "[10], Underneath the hard exterior she's really a little girl lost, who wants to love and be loved more than anything - just don't expect her to admit it! 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. Janine buys various properties and businesses; she starts a property management company and a women's fitness centre with her boyfriend Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd). They trace Janine to a synagogue, where, just after Janine and David are married, Pat exposes Janine. 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. 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.. 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Mick and Linda pursue her in a high-speed car chase that leads to the three entering Dover, where Mick obstructs Janine's getaway just as she suffers a mental breakdown. Janine is accused of abducting Scarlett, however, she finds her hiding at the Mitchell's house with Tommy. Janine taunts Sharon by threatening to report Linda and the Mitchells to the fraud department for money-laundering, if Sharon does not pay her back the stolen 50,000; warning Sharon that Linda's alcoholism and Sharon being Phil's ex-wife would lead to the police believing her over Sharon. Depressed, in August 2002, Janine begins drinking heavily and nearly dies of alcohol poisoning. After she hands over the cash, he threatens to call the police anyway. But when they spoke to her about it, Janine didn't want to know. She will manipulate, marry and murder once shes had a sniff of the Queens head." She would leave a couple times, returning to the role until 2014, when she was written off. Talking about the advertising and sponsorship for the upcoming Christmas Tree event that will take place in Albert Square, Janine couldn't help but listen in on Peter and Bobby's plans. It is noted in the post mortem that Laura had recently been in a fight due to bruising, and Janine's skin is found under her nails. Janine attempts to reason with Kat, and reveals that she lost her fortune at some point after her departure from Walford, but this fails when Zack reveals Janine's pseudonym, and her scam as a doctor is uncovered. EastEnders fans are eagerly awaiting the return of iconic character Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) to the long-running BBC soap, with last Friday's episode kicking off the storyline . Shortly afterwards, Janine makes her way back to the square while Linda awaits for the authorities to arrive on the square. They take a stroll around the hills and cliffs on New Year's Day 2004, but Janine cracks and admits everything. In January 2022, when Social Services decide to investigate her, she asks Mick to pretend to be her boyfriend for her meeting with the social worker, in order to convince them that Scarlett will have a stable home. When Stacey's mother Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) tells everyone, including Janine, that Michael stole her money and lied to her, Janine refuses to believe Jean's claims and dismisses them because Jean has bipolar disorder. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Later, Janine kidnaps Lily, suggesting to Ryan they leave Walford with Lily to separate Ryan from Stacey. She sets about coming between them, constantly trying to antagonise Frank with rebellious behaviour. Janine stepped back as a vulnerable Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) kissed her, gently telling him it wasn't the proper time. After believing that Linda is dead, Janine frames her for the accident, and goes to Australia with Scarlett. EastEnders fans were gobsmacked to find out Janines (Charlie Brooks) real age in last nights episode (Monday Nov. 22) as she announced that she was 38 years old. However, Janine did not become a regular character until a year later, in June 1989, her arrival completing the Butcher family. Off-screen in December 2019, Janine sells the house that the Slaters are living in to Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol) which leaves them homeless for Christmas. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Submit Janine has been well received by critics, although some of her storylines have come under criticism. In August 2021, Scarlett (now Tabitha Byron) contacts Kat's son Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) online, under the presumption that he is her cousin. Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "I can't wait to see Janine meet her match. Janine, who is played by soap actress Charlie Brooks, is the daughter of Frank and June Butcher - and the sister of Clare, Ricky and Diane. She is also the mother of Scarlett Butcher. She later accidentally kills local resident Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace) by running her down in her car; conspires with Peggy's husband Archie (Larry Lamb) to defraud the Mitchell family from their ownership of The Queen Victoria public house; becomes a prime suspect in Archie's murder investigation (see Who Killed Archie?) Her feuds include a long-standing conflict with former stepmothers Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement) and Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy), Lynne Slater (Elaine Lordan), Laura Beale (Hannah Waterman), Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). Afterwards in 2012, Janine begins dating Michael Moon and they marry before she later gives birth to their daughter Scarlett. She seduces Barry and moves in with him, but also sleeps with Paul. Janine arrives just as Linda returns to tell Shirley what happened. In 2003, Janine gets a job working at Barry Evans' (Shaun Williamson) car lot after becoming friendly with Barry, following the death of his father and Pat's husband Roy Evans (Tony Caunter). Pat and Jack usurp her, reclaiming the business. In December 2008, Pat and Ricky later discover that Janine is masquerading as a Jewish orphan named 'Judith Bernstein' so she can marry an elderly Jewish man named David (Harry Towb) for his money. Brooks initially departed on 7 May 2004. [31] In 2002, scenes involving the character, when Janine prostituted herself to pay for cocaine that she was about to snort were chastised by Tory MP Tim Yeo and Liberal Democrat MP Nick Harvey The BBC defended the storyline, saying, "Although the storyline implied Janine had taken drugs, there were no scenes that actually showed her using them. Eventually, Janine manages to sway Mick in proposing to her after successfully tricking him in divorcing Linda. This leads to Dan grassing them up to the police, which causes many situations thanks to Janine. In February 2012, Brooks announced that she would take a six-month break from the show later in the year, and departed on 14 September. After Linda's car breaks down, Janine offers to drive them back to Walford but they argue and Janine loses concentration, causing her to crash into a tree. After a long hiatus, Janine made a return to the soap earlier this year and has continued to cause havoc in the Square. (Image credit: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes). "[17] Brooks hinted at possible trouble for the couple if Janine discovers that Ryan fathered a baby with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), saying "Janine will be absolutely destroyed when she finds out. Pat refuses, but a conversation with Laura's mother Edwina Dunn (Gay Hamilton) forces Pat to tell the court what really happened. But despite their efforts, the police are unable to arrest Janine due to lack of evidence. In December 1999, she sleeps with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) and humiliates him by spreading rumours about his inadequate prowess. In June 2013, at Ian's restaurant opening, Janine, as an investor, has the sign and name of the restaurant changed from "Ian Beale @ Le Square" to "Scarlett's". 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. Peter, clearly annoyed by Janines attitude, then decided to insult Janine by making a comment about her age. Michael is furious and tells Janine that she cannot hope to be a good mother to Scarlett. My Good Life in France book. Mick promptly breaks up with Janine and tells her that she will be going to prison for her crimes. In February 2014, Kat and Stacey visit Janine in prison and try to convince her to drop the false statement she made against Stacey four years ago. In 2000, Janine tells Dan that her father has teamed up with Pat's new husband Roy Evans and Peggy's eldest son Phil Mitchell in perpetrating a motor scam. [13], Brooks was one of several actors brought back to the show especially for the storyline. She started secondary school with Sonia, Martin and Clare in September 1996, so should be 36/37 now, not 38.". When he refuses, in 2002, she resorts to sex with her drug dealer, Lee Vickers (Dermot Keaney), in exchange for cocaine; Vickers beats Terry up when he tries to warn him off. Conniving . Janine panics, and tries to kill David by hitting him with a car. You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series and much-loved soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). By the time Archie has accomplished his revenge, Janine is plotting with her boyfriend Ryan Malloy to con Archie in a get-quick-rich scheme despite Archie proposing marriage to her. Barry refuses to believe that she does not love him and tries to embrace her. Janine makes friends with Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix) and Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy) and they cause trouble for Felix Kawalski (Harry Landis), when they spread rumours that he is a pervert who murdered his wife, and keeps her body in his cellar. However, it was at this stage that Mick's mother Shirley became increasingly distrustful towards Janine and her ulterior motives. All rights reserved. Scarlett then finds out Tommy is actually her older half-brother and not her cousin. In 1993, following a storyline that saw her stepmother Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement) imprisoned for manslaughter, Janine was sent to stay with her off-screen sister Clare Butcher, but she returned later that year, played by 11-year-old Alexia Demetriou who reigned as Janine from 14 October 1993 until 12 March 1996, when the character was written out again, as Demetriou left to concentrate on her studies. Executive producer, Santer, said her recent appearances "reminded us what a fine actress she is, and what an intriguing, watchable and engaging character she plays as Janine". [36] In February 2011, the love triangle storyline between Janine, Ryan and Stacey was nominated in the "Best Love Triangle" category at the 2011 All About Soap Bubble Awards. MalloyJanine MoonMrs. Janine returns to Walford and continues to spark trouble by causing Bianca's adopted daughter Whitney Dean to undergo stress from being abused and groomed by her father figure Tony King. Later on, Laura confronts Janine and they fight that ends with Janine strangling Laura and forcing her to leave. A troublesome child, Janine throws tantrums, runs away, is a bed-wetter, a sleep-walker, a thief, a compulsive liar and a self-harmer, and hates Pat. His other daughter Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) becomes suspicious of Janine when she moves into The Queen Vic after Honey evicts her. In her last scene, Janine spots a family and smiles as she contemplates on targeting them for her money-hungry desires once more. Michael eventually tracks Janine down and she returns to Walford. In desperation, Janine goes to Paul and offers to sleep with him in return for an alibi, but Paul refuses. In 2022, however, Janine managed to succeed in regaining her daughter's trust and the two reconciled before Scarlett agreed to live with her mother again. Plot. Janine later happily achieves full closure from Ryan after learning that he has fled Walford. Thereafter Shirley and Linda both blame Janine for what happened to Mick; they work together to force Janine out of The Queen Vic despite her efforts to retain supremacy. In a WatchMojoUK video called "Top 10 Most Evil Soap Villains", Janine Butcher was listed #2; she was only beaten by, The character made an appearance during the 2021. In September 2010, despite Janine nearly straying on her hen night, she and Ryan marry, but marital happiness is short-lived when Ryan discovers he is the father of Stacey's daughter Lily. Janine made her first appearance in the iconic soap on June, 22, 1989. Janine Butcher is a fictional character and one the central antagonists of the British soap opera EastEnders. Janine is released but leaves Frank outside the courtroom. They marry on New Year's Eve 2003 in Scotland, but Janine is furious when Barry's illness turns out to be a false alarm. 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. Tommy survives and is taken to hospital, and Janine manages to escape when the firefighters arrive. She and her friend, Paul Trueman (Gary Beadle) plan to fleece Barry out of his money. Janine helps by forging a friendship with Archie's niece Sam Mitchell, then sleeps with Ian Beale before blackmailing him into renouncing Phil's loan of the pub by threatening to reveal Ian's two-timing to his wife Jane Beale. Janine Butcher has been renowned as one of the best soap villains of all-time. However, Frank returns to Walford in 1998, leaving Janine with Clare. Frank and his children Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) and Diane Butcher (Sophie Lawrence) were introduced as regular characters in 1988. Tommy locks himself, Scarlett and Janine in his bedroom in an attempt to keep Janine from taking Scarlett. Janine Carter (also Butcher, Evans and Malloy) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, introduced in 1989. Meanwhile, Janine is planning to buy The Queen Vic, and sells her share of R&R and her car to do so. Mick dives in and saves Janine and their unborn child, and he goes back in to save Linda, not knowing that Linda has already managed to escape, and he becomes lost at sea and presumed dead. She then hires Michael's former nanny, Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) to look after Scarlett, who is Michael's secret ally. She is saved by Ricky's chance arrival, but both Pat and Ricky denounce Janine's actions when she admits her injuries are self-inflicted. Janine Butcher in EastEnders has made herself at home behind the bar at the Queen Vic, . Janine EvansMrs. All she needs is to be loved. Janine then attempts to get Scarlett to be her alibi for the arriving police, but Scarlett ultimately refuses and disowns her mother. Alice believes she killed him, and Janine tells the police that Alice stabbed Michael twice and also attacked her. 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