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Exclusive: Bodhi Talent, the UK talent agency accused of sending clients fake auditions and paying actors late, has filed for closure.

The company, which boasted clients including soap stars Emma Rigby (Hollyoaks) and Nicola Stapleton (EastEnders), has applied to the UK’s Companies House to be dissolved.

It follows a Deadline exposé on Bodhi earlier this month, in which former clients alleged that they were sent illegitimate invites to record self-tape auditions. Others said the firm broke UK agency regulations by withholding payments.

Bodhi founder Archie Purnell denied wrongdoing, but did not respond to any specific allegations and has not replied to any Deadline communication since February 7.

Bodhi may not be able to proceed with its planned closure if an objection is raised to the strike-off by people owed money by the agency. Creditors have two months to object and must provide documentary evidence to support their claim.

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EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has confirmed that she would not rule out another return for her soap character Mandy Salter. The actress filmed her exit scenes six weeks ago and viewers saw Mandy bow out in yesterday evening's (May 31) episode. Speaking on Loose Women today (June 1), the 37-year-old revealed that she was thrilled with Mandy's most recent story arc. Stapleton commented: "I don't want to play someone who's normal and boring - I want somebody who's feisty and spicy. I love Mandy. She's got layers, I think - she's deep and she's troubled. "It's been really nice, actually, with the last few storylines that I had with Vicky Alcock who played my mum. It's fine to put a character on telly and say, 'Oh, what a horrible person', but it's nice to explain why people might be like (more)...

EastEnders minx Mandy Salter will leave Walford this summer after splitting from her partner Ian Beale, reports have revealed. Mandy makes her departure from Albert Square on her wedding day, adding another relationship disaster to Ian's list, according to The Sun. Whether the couple's wedding goes ahead before Mandy makes her surprise exit is currently unknown. Nicola Stapleton, who plays Mandy, returned to EastEnders last summer after 17 years away from the soap. Confirming her departure, Stapleton commented: "I've had a great time at EastEnders, working with friends old and new. Who knows whether Mandy will return? Let's hope it doesn't take another (more)...

EastEnders star Victoria Alcock has expressed delight over the public's response to her nasty character Lorraine Stevens. Lorraine turned up in Walford last week, shaking up her daughter Mandy's (Nicola Stapleton) new life with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Speaking on This Morning today (March 9), Alcock revealed that EastEnders fans are already confusing her with her troublesome alter ego. She explained: "My poor husband Nick has had so many people say to him, 'I'm sorry, your wife is an absolute nutter'. I think he's sleeping with one eye open at the moment! "I'm loving it. It's great to be involved in EastEnders full-stop. But I've also got a new-found respect on the street - on the real-life street! People are giving me a wide berth. I can hear the (more)...

EastEnders' Bianca Butcher reluctantly starts a new job as a cleaner at the Beale house in tonight's (March 6) episode of the soap. Bianca (Patsy Palmer) isn't entirely happy to be working for Ian (Adam Woodyatt) but knows she needs the money, so she decides to grin and bear it as she begins her new duties. There's obvious tension between Bianca and Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) as they come face-to-face (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has admitted that it was challenging to play her character Mandy Salter's upcoming feud with mum Lorraine. Lorraine, now played by Victoria Alcock, returns to Walford in Thursday night's (March 1) episode and soon shows a nasty side as she starts bullying Mandy. The pair's war even becomes physical at one point as the tension between them reaches boiling point. > EastEnders spoiler: Mandy's mother returns to Walford

> EastEnders spoiler: Ian hears a worrying warning about Mandy Stapleton told All About Soap: "They have their blazing rows, but Mandy's petrified of her own mother. She might be good at fending for herself and putting on a front, but Lorraine has a hold over Mandy that can't be broken. "[The fight scenes] are very dark and were a real challenge to film. (more)...

EastEnders' Lucy Beale continues to play detective in tonight's (February 28) episode of the soap - determined to prove that mischievous Mandy Salter is having an affair. Lucy (Hetti Bywater) already knows that Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is hiding something after she secretly pawned her new bracelet, but she realises this isn't enough to catch her out once and for all. Deciding that she needs more evidence before she shares her suspicions with Ian, Lucy asks Lauren (Jacqueline (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has admitted that she is not sure whether viewers will sympathise with her character Mandy Salter when her mum Lorraine starts causing trouble for her. Mandy is left stunned next week when Lorraine (Victoria Alcock) arrives on Albert Square unexpectedly, stirring up chaos for her new life with Ian (Adam Woodyatt). As reported earlier in the week, Lorraine makes it clear that she sees Ian as a meal ticket when alone with Mandy - but puts on an air of innocence in front of the businessman. Stapleton told Inside Soap: "Lorraine puts on a big act for Ian. Mandy can see straight through her, but Ian doesn't understand why she's getting her knickers in a twist. "When Lorraine's alone with Mandy, she's really cruel and cold. But she's (more)...

EastEnders star Victoria Alcock has revealed that she embraced the chance to dress badly on the soap. The actress confirmed that fans can expect a poor fashion sense from her character Lorraine Salter, who returns to Walford next week. Lorraine is the wayward mother of Albert Square regular Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) and is quick to cause trouble for her daughter upon her arrival. Alcock told TV Choice of Lorraine's bad clothes: "The costume lady said, 'Are you sure, Vic?' I said, 'Bring it on!' It's '80s, but not in a good way." The 46-year-old added that it should be interesting for viewers to see her playing (more)...

EastEnders newcomer Victoria Alcock has predicted that viewers will be shocked by the antics of her character Lorraine Salter. As announced last month, the former Bad Girls actress has taken over the role of Lorraine, who is the mother of Walford minx Mandy (Nicola Stapleton). Lorraine returns to Albert Square after exchanging a series of text messages with scheming Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), who wrongly suspects that Mandy's mystery contact 'L' must be a secret boyfriend. Teasing Lorraine's arrival, Alcock told TV Choice: "There will be a collective intake of breath from viewers because just when you think she couldn't stoop any lower, she goes full-steam ahead. "Many Albert Square residents didn't think there was a bigger leech than Mandy, but we see where she gets it from now. She has no qualms and (more)...

EastEnders minx Mandy Salter panics next week following her mother Lorraine's return to Albert Square. As previously reported, Lorraine - now played by former Bad Girls actress Victoria Alcock - descends on Walford after being invited via text message by scheming Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), who mistakenly thinks that 'L Stevens' is a mystery man that Mandy is having an affair with. Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is not at all happy to see Lorraine, fearing that she could ruin her new life with fiancé Ian (Adam Woodyatt) - and it seems that she's right to be worried when Lorraine makes it clear that she sees her future son-in-law as a meal ticket. As Lorraine privately implies that her financial struggles will be over now that she's been introduced to Ian, Mandy loses patience and tells her that she'll have to (more)...

EastEnders minx Mandy Salter loses patience with Lucy Beale in tonight's episode - violently attacking her at the Queen Vic. Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is left fuming with Lucy (Hetti Bywater) when the schemer deliberately destroys her wedding dress this evening, but it's when she discovers another one of the teenager's stunts that she finally snaps. As Mandy and Ian (Adam Woodyatt) arrive at the pub hoping for a quiet drink, they hear from Dot that Heather and Andrew's wedding will be on the same day as their (more)...

EastEnders' Ian Beale remains at the centre of a battle between his daughter and his fiancée in tonight's episode of the soap. Ian (Adam Woodyatt) can sense that all is not well at home, so he takes Lucy (Hetti Bywater) out for a pub lunch - allowing them to spend some quality time together without Mandy present. However, at the same time, Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is waiting for Ian back at the house in some sexy lingerie, and when Lucy can sense (more)...

EastEnders' Mandy Salter tries desperately to get on good terms with future stepdaughter Lucy Beale next week - concerned that their feud is spiralling out of control. When Lucy deliberately pours coffee over Mandy's wedding dress in an upcoming episode, Mandy is left furious over the teenager's antics - before facing frustration when Ian refuses to believe that his daughter would do such a thing on purpose. Mandy's (Nicola Stapleton) anger later escalates when she discovers that Lucy has convinced an oblivious Heather (Cheryl Fergison) and Andrew (Ricky Grover) to tie the knot on the same day as her and Ian's wedding - leaving the Square's residents torn over which ceremony to attend. Losing her temper in front of shocked punters at the Queen Vic, Mandy flies at Lucy (Hetti Bywater) and has to be dragged away by Andrew before (more)...

EastEnders minx Mandy Salter is left distraught next week as scheming Lucy Beale steps up her attempts to make life difficult for her. Lucy (Hetti Bywater) has grown jealous of Mandy in recent weeks, and her frustration reaches a new level when she sees her dad Ian (Adam Woodyatt) fussing around the blonde like a puppy dog. Deciding that she's had enough of her future stepmum, Lucy plays a nasty trick on the day of Mandy's (Nicola Stapleton) final wedding dress fitting at the Beale house. Putting on an act, (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has revealed that her second stint on the show is proving to be more enjoyable than the first. The actress reprised her role as Mandy Salter last summer after 17 years away from Albert Square, during which she took on a variety of other roles. Reflecting on her comeback, Stapleton told Celebs on Sunday: "I'm having a great time. I'm enjoying it so much more this time round - you're older, wiser, you understand a bit more how the machine works. "I've spent the last 17 years really grafting my arse off, so it's nice to be back in a situation where I'm in a real routine." EastEnders fans have seen Mandy embark on a relationship with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) following her return to Walford. Asked whether she finds the pairing strange due to the age difference, Stapleton (more)...

EastEnders' mischievous blonde Mandy Salter uses some sexy lingerie to keep Ian Beale under her thumb in an upcoming episode. Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) finds herself competing for Ian's attention in the coming days, as his daughter Lucy (Hetti Bywater) is keen to spend time with him following her recent return to Albert Square. When Ian (Adam Woodyatt) senses that there is tension between his daughter and his fiancée, he sits Lucy down for a chat and promises that they can enjoy (more)...

EastEnders bosses have announced that Mandy Salter's mother Lorraine will be returning to Albert Square next month. Former Bad Girls star Victoria Alcock has been cast in the role of Lorraine, who turns up in Walford after receiving a message from scheming Lucy Beale. Lucy (Hetti Bywater) gets suspicious in upcoming episodes when she catches Mandy sending secret texts and pawning a bracelet that Ian (Adam Woodyatt) has bought her to send the money to someone. The mischievous teenager decides that Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) must be having an affair, so she gets hold of the number and arranges to meet the 'mystery man' on the Square. However, Lucy is soon left stunned when she realises that there is no secret admirer - and she has inadvertently brought Mandy's mother to Walford.

Pictured left: Victoria Alcock (Lorraine). (more)...

EastEnders' Lucy Beale is back to her mischievous ways as she resolves to get rid of Mandy in tonight's episode of the soap. Lucy (Hetti Bywater) is pleased to be back in Walford and spending time with dad Ian (Adam Woodyatt) again, but she gets annoyed when tactless Mandy interrupts their bonding time this evening. Putting a plan into action, Lucy decides that the best way forward is to pretend that she's getting along with Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) - while secretly plotting against her. Will her scheme work? EastEnders airs tonight (more)...

Here's a first look at the moment that EastEnders returnee Lucy Beale hatches her first scheme against Mandy Salter - determined to get her in big trouble with Ian. Lucy, now played by Hetti Bywater, doesn't like the look of Mandy from the moment that they're introduced later this week - and things get worse when the ex-stripper interrupts valuable bonding time between her and Ian. When Lucy decides that she wants to be number one in her father's life again, she realises that her best plan of action will be to get close to Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) while secretly plotting against her. Mandy soon falls for the plan as she heads to the pub with Lucy, who manipulates her into thinking that she's a "cool older sister" rather than a wicked stepmother.

Pictured: Mandy enjoys her 'bonding time' with Lucy. Lucy then (more)...

EastEnders airs a big week for Bianca Butcher from next Monday as her marriage to Ricky reaches rock bottom - and Morgan's real dad Ray Dixon turns up on the Square. More trouble lies ahead for the Butcher clan in the coming days when Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) tells Ricky about the tragedy she suffered many years ago, when their baby girl died on the day she was born. Stunned to discover that he had a daughter with Mandy, Ricky (Sid Owen) decides not to tell Bianca anything just yet - but the fiery mum finds out when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) lets the secret slip. In the aftermath of the revelation, Bianca (Patsy Palmer) tells Ricky that their relationship is over as it's one secret too many. However, Ricky refuses to give up on their marriage and desperately tries to keep the family together. During a heart-to-heart with Carol...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has said that her character Mandy Salter is capable of outwitting Lucy Beale as the troublesome teen launches her first scheme against her. Lucy, now played by Hetti Bywater, is back on Albert Square in time for Pat's funeral next week - and takes a disliking to Mandy after discovering that she is her dad Ian's new partner. Episodes coming up later this month see Lucy hatch a plot against Mandy as they start to spend quality time together - keen to get her in trouble with Ian (Adam Woodyatt). Stapleton told Soaplife: "Mandy wants to be part of the Beale family and she's desperate to win Lucy over, but she gets it all wrong. She goes to The Vic with Lucy, but because she doesn't want Lucy to see her as the wicked stepmother, she behaves like an older sister. (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has predicted that returnee Lucy Beale will do "everything she can" to cause trouble for Mandy Salter. Stapleton's character Mandy is currently in a relationship with Lucy's father Ian (Adam Woodyatt), but the businessman has not told his daughter about the romance. Lucy, now played by Hetti Bywater, arrives back in Walford next week and is shocked to find Mandy living in the Beale house. Stapleton told All About Soap: "Ian promised Mandy that he'd told the twins about their relationship, so she's a bit surprised when Lucy arrives home for Pat's funeral and starts demanding answers about Ian's love life. "Lucy definitely has her nose put out of joint when she realises she's not Ian's number one any more. She's going (more)...

EastEnders reintroduces Lucy Beale to Albert Square next week as she returns home for Pat's funeral. Lucy, now played by Hetti Bywater, has been tipped to wreak more havoc in Walford in upcoming episodes as she settles back in after more than a year living away in Devon.

Pictured: Hetti Bywater as Lucy Beale. With preparations for Pat's send-off well under way in next week's episodes, Ian (Adam Woodyatt) tells some white lies to girlfriend Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) - claiming that Lucy and Peter are both too busy to attend. In fact, Ian hasn't been in contact with either of the twins to tell them about the funeral - and they don't know anything about Mandy either! Unfortunately for Ian, Lucy manages to find out about Walford's planned farewell to Pat - and he's in for a shock when the troublesome teen arrives (more)...

EastEnders' Pat Evans tries to warn Mandy to stay away from Ricky in tonight's episode of the soap. When Ricky (Sid Owen) learns that Mandy is still planning to marry Ian today, he finally cracks and tells Pat that he's done a terrible thing by cheating on Bianca (Patsy Palmer). Pat (Pam St Clement) advises Ricky to keep quiet over his infidelity rather than telling Bianca the truth, before she secretly heads over to the Beale household to have it out with Mandy (Nicola Stapleton). (more)...

EastEnders bosses have named three more characters as official stalker suspects, bringing the current total to seven. Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) are the latest Walford residents to be put in the frame on the soap's official website. The trio join Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), who were all previously revealed as suspects. EastEnders fans also know that Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison) will find herself under suspicion in the coming days when envelopes identical to the ones that Phil is receiving are found in her handbag. However, she has not yet been officially (more)...

EastEnders bosses have announced that Lucy Beale will be returning to Walford in the New Year. Actress Hetti Bywater is taking over the role of Lucy, who has been tipped to cause more trouble for her dad Ian (Adam Woodyatt) once she makes her Albert Square comeback. Lucy has been living in Devon for over a year, but she is missing London life and finally decides to return home when she hears about some sad news from the Square. As Lucy arrives back in Walford, she makes the mistake of thinking that she will be the only girl in Ian's life - and is surprised to learn of his new relationship with Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton). It soon becomes clear that Lucy is far from impressed by Ian's choice of partner, (more)...

EastEnders cast members have filmed scenes for the funeral of Pat Evans (Pam St Clement). Albert Square favourites have been spotted paying their respects to the veteran character as her coffin is pulled to a church in a horse-drawn carriage. Images obtained by the Daily Mail show that Bianca and Ricky Butcher (Patsy Palmer and Sid Owen), Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), Max Branning (Jake Wood) and new character Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) are among the mourners. Pat's stepdaughter Janine Molloy (Charlie Brooks) and Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) are noted (more)...

EastEnders returnee Mandy Salter will cheat on fiancé Ian Beale hours before their wedding, a report has claimed. The feisty blonde, played by Nicola Stapleton, will betray Ian by jumping into bed with Ricky Butcher, according to the Daily Star. Ricky (Sid Owen) is due to return to Albert Square in a few weeks' time, and it is thought that Mandy quickly realises she has feelings for him while she is busy planning her wedding. After sleeping with Ricky, Mandy is left with a dilemma as she wonders whether she can really go through with marrying Ian. An EastEnders insider told the newspaper: "Everyone will see Ian happily heading (more)...

EastEnders returnee Nicola Stapleton has filmed a behind-the-scenes video for the soap's official website, promising some big moments ahead for her character Mandy Salter. Speaking on set, Stapleton teased: "Today I have been filming some very dramatic scenes in The Vic. Nothing I can tell you about exactly - but watch out, there's going to be plenty of trouble! "I'm hoping that the future scenes you're going to see Mandy play are (more)...

EastEnders star Laurie Brett has revealed that she is "delighted" to be back at the soap after agreeing to reprise her role as Jane Collins for a brief stint. As previously rumoured, Jane will soon return to screens and it has now emerged that her comeback scenes will air next month after her adoptive son Bobby Beale decides to go looking for her. Once Jane has made her reappearance, she quickly realises that there are reasons she needs to stick around in Walford for a while. EastEnders bosses have teased that there could be drama in store as Jane's return will no doubt cause problems for her ex-husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt), who now has Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) living under his roof. Speaking of her comeback for the first time, Brett exclusively told Digital Spy: "I am delighted to be back at EastEnders as (more)...

EastEnders' Mandy Salter confides in Pat over her relationship with Ian in Thursday night's episode of the soap. Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) starts to feel guilty as she realises just how much her recent antics have affected the businessman, who is humiliated and upset as footage of his flash car being destroyed spreads around the Square. Pat (Pam St Clement) finds herself defending Ian as she tells Mandy that he has a sensitive side, and this prompts the mischievous blonde to open up over her own problems - admitting that she's naturally suspicious of men who treat her kindly. When Mandy (more)...

EastEnders has another pregnancy storyline on the way as one Walford female will soon discover that she is expecting a baby, a report has revealed. Inside Soap's new issue says that either Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) or Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) is the woman in question, and the storyline will begin later this year. The news could add a whole new significance to recent events on the Square, along with twists which are about to be screened in the next couple of weeks. EastEnders viewers have recently seen Kat cheat on husband Alfie with delivery man Mark, which could mean another 'Who's the daddy?' plot if she's the woman who's about to receive the surprise news. Rumours that Lauren could fall pregnant have been circulating (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has revealed that Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is her 'type' of man. The actress, who returned to her role as Mandy Salter in August, told the Sunday Mirror that her character has changed Ian for the better. "Mandy has­ ­injected a bit of ­excitement into his life," she said. "He's becoming my type. The miserable Ian Beale is definitely not boyfriend ­material, but the new version would be a push in the right direction. The new Ian, the carefree, fun, ­frivolous Ian is much more up my street. "I think he's one of those people in life who is ­looking for love, but he's his own worst enemy. (more)...

EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has admitted that her character Mandy Salter is "shocked" when Ian Beale proposes to her in a forthcoming storyline. Mandy has been living with Ian (Adam Woodyatt) in recent weeks but their ongoing storyline is about to take a surprising twist when the Walford businessman asks her to marry him. Stapleton, offering Mandy's take on the pair's relationship, told All About Soap: "I think it's more of a friendship for her. They're two people who are both a bit lost in their lives at the moment, and they're just having a laugh together. He gives her stability and makes her feel safe, while she gives him a whole new lease of life." "Everybody thinks she's a gold-digger, and there are certainly lots of indications that she might be, but there's a real connection between her (more)...

EastEnders fans received some surprising news at the weekend when it was revealed that Ian Beale will pop the question to returnee Mandy Salter in a forthcoming storyline. The shock proposal airs in next week's episodes, which means we can now bring you some promo pictures for the plotline and more details of how it all comes about.

While Ian and Mandy have appeared to just have a friendship so far, next week we see that the Walford businessman is hoping for more as he gets jealous when the mischievous blonde starts flirting with Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). Desperate to impress Mandy (Nicola Stapleton), Ian comes home in a flash sports car which captures her attention, but his success with Mandy doesn't last for long as they later have an argument and he crosses the line by telling her to "get upstairs", implying that she's there for (more)...

'EastEnders' star Nicola Stapleton enjoys acting like a "total bitch" as her alter-ego. The 37-year-old actress - who has recently reprised her role as Mandy Slater in the BBC One soap after appearing as the character between 1992 and 1994 - admitted she likes to let her hair down when she plays the stripper. She said: "She does come in with a bit of a bang. I'm nothing like her, so it's great to take my halo off for a bit and pretend to be a total bitch. I had full flesh on display on my first day back because Mandy's now...

EastEnders wild child Lola Pearce loses her job at the chip shop after getting lippy with Ian and Mandy in Thursday night's episode of the soap. With Mandy staying under his roof, Ian (Adam Woodyatt) finds himself skiving off from work, prompting Lola to storm round and warn that she expects to be paid for her shift regardless. When Lola's outspoken ways continue, Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is shocked by her rude behaviour and encourages Ian to sack her on the spot. Agreeing (more)...

EastEnders' Ian Beale tries to help Mandy Salter in tonight's episode of the soap, but he soon lives to regret his decision when he realises that she's been lying to him. When Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) begs for help outside the strip club, Ian reluctantly assists her in making a getaway and later hears that she's trying to escape from her boyfriend, who's turned nasty. Ian (Adam Woodyatt) allows Mandy to stay at his house for a bite to eat, but Paul from the club soon tracks them down - revealing that the tearaway has stolen money from him. As Paul adds that the mischievous blonde certainly isn't his girlfriend, Mandy is suddenly nowhere to (more)...

Eastenders actress Nicola Stapleton has revealed that her villainous character Mandy Salter will remain in Albert Square until 2012. Teenage tearaway Mandy garnered a reputation as one of the BBC soap's most hated characters during her original stint on the show between 1992 and 1994. Speaking ahead of her return to Eastenders on Monday, Stapleton said that although Mandy is older, she has not grown out of her desire to "shake things up". "She dresses very skimpily and uses her body to get what she wants," the 37-year-old told The Sun. "She's very minxy and incredibly flirty. I'll be here at least until some time next year, so I've got plenty (more)...

EastEnders airs Mandy Salter's comeback scenes later this month as Nicola Stapleton reprises the role after 17 years away from Albert Square. The build-up to the tearaway's return begins when Ian Beale receives an invite to join the Moons as they celebrate Anthony's birthday at a strip club. However, the visit doesn't go to plan and the men all end up abandoning the idea before they've even entered the building. Later, Ian decides to make a return trip to the club alone and when he arrives, he spots a hard-looking man throwing a blonde woman out of the venue. To Ian's surprise, the woman calls out to him and he recognises her as Mandy. Although Ian refuses to acknowledge Mandy, he's soon left stunned when she grabs him and kisses him. The bouncer then pulls her back and things turn nasty as Ian is punched. Ian rushes back to his car...

EastEnders returnee Nicola Stapleton has explained why Ian Beale becomes a saviour for her character Mandy Salter in a forthcoming story. Mandy will be back on screens later this month after 17 years away from Albert Square and she has been tipped to immediately feature in a plotline alongside Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt. As first reported last month, Mandy comes face-to-face with Ian while she is working as a lapdancer in a strip club, before heading back to Walford when he offers her a place to stay and help turning her life around. Discussing why Ian wants to assist Mandy, Stapleton told Soaplife: "I think this is the most exciting thing that has happened to Ian in a long time. There's (more)...

Nicola Stapleton has expressed delight over her return to EastEnders, revealing that she is excited over future plans for her character. The actress recently reprised her role as Mandy Salter, who will head back to Albert Square later this month after 17 years away. Viewers will learn that Mandy is working as a stripper in her EastEnders comeback episode, before Ian Beale offers her a place to stay, vowing to help her turn her life around. Speaking to All About Soap on her EastEnders return, Stapleton explained: "I never said I'd never come back to the show and I always thought that Mandy would pop her head back up at some point. But as the years went on, I began to think it was a bit less likely, so I'm thrilled we've been able (more)...

EastEnders returnee Nicola Stapleton has teased that Mandy Salter's Albert Square comeback will have a big impact on Ian Beale. Stapleton announced that she had signed up to reprise her role as Mandy earlier in the summer, 17 years after her last appearance in Walford. Tabloid reports have since revealed details of Mandy's return plot, which will apparently see Ian (Adam Woodyatt) visit a lap-dancing club and spot her working as a stripper. Subsequent scenes are expected to show Ian vowing to help Mandy turn her life around, offering her a place to stay. Speaking (more)...

Mandy Salter returns to 'EastEnders' when Ian Beale finds her working in a lapdancing club. The former teenage runaway - who will again be played by Nicola Stapleton - will reappear in Albert Square after 17 years when the hapless businessman realises she is in trouble, and vows to help her turn her life around. A source said: "Nicola doesn't look like she has aged since she left. She looks amazing. "She found it a bit strange to film her first scenes in underwear and bikinis but she joked that she might as well 'jump straight back in'." When it was confirmed the character...

Mandy Salter will return to EastEnders as a stripper, according to a report. The former teenage tearaway, played by Nicola Stapleton, is to make a comeback after 17 years away from Albert Square. Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) will be stunned to discover Mandy working in a lap dancing club, before vowing to help her turn her life around, says The Sun. "Nicola doesn't look like she has aged since she left. She looks amazing," a set source told the paper. "She found it a bit strange to film her first scenes in underwear and bikinis but she joked that (more)...

Nicola Stapleton returns to Eastenders.

We almost went 24 hours without an Eastenders cast anouncement but the drought is well and truly over now as we can reveal that Nicola Stapleton is to return to the show. Bryan Kirkwood has recruited her to resume her role as Many Salter. No word on whether her one-time love interest Sean Maguire is interested in returning to the show. She is the latest recruit as Kirkwood tries to re-shape a show that suffered in the wake of a series of cast departures earlier in the year. Other new recruits include Danielle Harold, David Essex, Polly Perkins and Anne Mitchell. they have big boots to fill since Barbara Windsor and Samantha Womack were last seen heading in the opposite direction.

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Wild child Mandy Salter is to make a shock return to 'EastEnders'. The drug-taking minx - played by actress Nicola Stapleton - is to make her comeback to the BBC One soap this autumn, with the former teen tearaway returning to Albert Square 17 years after she first fled Walford with her boyfriend Aiden Brosnan (Sean Maguire) to go back to his native Ireland. Nicola, who has since appeared in 'Bad Girls', 'Hollyoaks' and 'Emmerdale', said: "I'm looking forward to playing Mandy again. It will be interesting to see what she's been up to. I'm excited to be coming back and working...

EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Nicola Stapleton is reprising her role as Mandy Salter after 17 years away from Albert Square. The residents of Walford are in for a shock when the tearaway makes a surprise return to the area later this year, stirring up trouble as she did during her teenage years in the '90s. Viewers last saw Mandy in 1994 when she fled from the Square suddenly, heartbroken after her boyfriend Aidan had returned to Ireland. As Mandy settles back into Walford life, fans will see that she has grown up slightly during her time away, but she remains fun, chaotic and wild. Billed as a "manipulative force of nature", Mandy also has a spiteful (more)...