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Joel's Shocking Return: Transformed After Prison
7 Jul
Summary
- Joel returns to Walford after completing his sentence.
- He has undergone a major physical transformation with a buzz cut.
- His past actions included filming an assault and online harassment.
Joel Marshall's return to EastEnders is confirmed, following his release from a Youth Offender Institution. Previously seen with a 'curtains' hairstyle, the character now sports a closely cropped buzz cut, signifying a major transformation. Joel was sentenced for assault, voyeurism, and distributing indecent images after a string of harmful actions, including filming an assault on his stepmother, Vicki.
His return on Wednesday, July 15, is set to cause immediate friction. Joel arrives at No. 43 with his mother, Cleo, who expresses her opposition to him living with Vicki and Ross. This situation overwhelms Vicki, who confides in Sharon Watts. Further complicating matters, Avani Nandra-Hart and Amy Mitchell confront Vicki, questioning her support for Joel's reintegration into Walford.
