‘EastEnders’ Viewers Call For Denise Welch’s Character To Be Made Permanent

Will we be seeing her in Walford again?

Denise Welch impressed ‘EastEnders’ fans when she made her Albert Square debut on Tuesday (3 May) night, with many now calling for her character to be made a permanent fixture.

The former 'Corrie' star made a brief appearance as Kyle’s mum Alison, starring in just two scenes.

Alison demanded to see her daughter, much to the upset of Kyle
Alison demanded to see her daughter, much to the upset of Kyle
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However, she still managed to make quite the impact on viewers, who were left heartbroken Alison refused to accept her transgender son for who he is, but impressed by Denise's portrayal of the character.

Fans took to Twitter after the emotional episode, sharing their thoughts on Denise’s ‘EastEnders’ appearance:

Hope #EastEnders bring back Denise Welch as a permanent character!

— Gillian Taylforth (@GTaylforthUK) May 4, 2016

@RealDeniseWelch You Were Fabulous 2Night In @bbceastenders My Lovely. #EastEnders #DeniseWelch

— Howie Mac (@HowieMac77) May 3, 2016

Denise Welch was brilliant on #EastEnders tonight. I suspect we will be seeing her again!

— Alan Shade (@veryalan) May 3, 2016

Very Impressed with Denise Welch debut in EastEnders.

— Matt Dumas-Bowden (@mattdumas36) May 3, 2016

As if Denise Welch is only in this one episode of #EastEnders! Surely they have to bring her back for more?!

— JOEY (@JoeyHambidge) May 3, 2016

LOVING Denise Welch already. I really hope she stays in #EastEnders for a long time!

— Gayle (@belfastgal81) May 3, 2016

The actress also won praise from ‘Corrie’ actor Les Dennis and ‘EastEnders’ star Bonnie Langford:

@RealDeniseWelch Lovely performance on @bbceastenders tonight. Feel very proud of my friend. And @bonnie_langford for Soap Awards nomination

— Les Dennis (@LesDennis) May 3, 2016

Thanks Les! And Totally agree @RealDeniseWelch fabulous #realdeal much love xx https://t.co/rVpL94LWOr

— Bonnie Langford (@bonnie_langford) May 3, 2016

Ahead of her star turn on the soap, Denise opened up about what it was like filming the soap during an appearance on ‘This Morning’.

While the former ‘Loose Women’ panellist loved her time with the cast, she did reveal one awkward encounter, which took place when she came face to face with none other than June Brown.

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