Lorraine Stanley fans, buckle up! The former EastEnders star who used to portray the role of Karen Taylor is proving there’s life beyond Albert Square, and it sure is looking pretty exciting! After a year after her shocking exit from the BBC programme, Stanley is back in action and has dropped glimpses of her latest acting gig. And trust us, it’s the perfect role during this festive season. Let’s dive into the details!
EastEnders icon Lorraine Stanley, who became a household name after playing the Taylor matriarch on the show, has shared details of her new acting job. After her shocking exit from the soap, the actress is back in the spotlight, but this time, she’s all smiles as she is set to star in a Panto in her hometown. While speaking about her new role, the actress said, “Panto, for me, just sums up Christmas, really. It’s just fun for all the family.”
Furthermore, Stanley will be playing the role of Queen Rat. She shed light on her new character and said, “She’s brash, she’s dirty, she’s filthy and lairy.” The soap star took to social media and expressed her excitement about Panto being in her hometown and getting to meet her old pals like Jack Edwards. We are glad that Lorraine is so happy about this new opportunity!
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As for stint on EastEnders, she portrayed Karen from 2017-2024. The beloved actress has no plans of coming back on the BBC soap despite struggling to find new jobs. Stanley also added that she has no plans of becoming a recurring character like Patsy Palmer. While speaking to The Sun earlier, she revealed, “At the moment, I wouldn’t go back; I’m happy doing what I’m doing. They’ve left the door open, so never say never.”
However, things are only looking up for the star ever since she left the longest running show. She recently took to Instagram and spoke about her transformation journey and revealed that she had lost five stone. For more such updates on EastEnders actors, keep following Soap Opera Daily! Did you like Lorraine’s down-trodden character in Walford? Share your thoughts in the comments below!