Eastenders Kat returns to Albert Square

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace told today how a two-month suspension from the show was “for the best”.

The actress, who plays Kat Slater, missed two months of filming on the BBC1 soap because of her off-screen behaviour.

Wallace, appearing on ITV1’s This Morning show, admitted: “Things went pear-shaped but I’m back now.

“It’s really nice to be back. Two months went really slow.”

The actress has been charged with a drink-drive offence and a trial date has been set for September.

She said today: “It takes a lot to get to grips with the fame thing - everything you do is scrutinised and blown out of proportion.

“People try to provoke me into being Kat when I go out.”

Wallace, 31, added: “It was a blow when the BBC suspended me but it was for the best. When I went back it wasn’t discussed but everyone was really friendly, really welcomed me back.”