EastEnders confirms arrival of Teddy Mitchell's ex-wife as Doctors star joins the cast
Watch out, Teddy!
EastEnders has cast former Doctors star Laura Doddington as newcomer Nicola Mitchell - the ex-wife of Teddy Mitchell (played by Roland Manookian).
So far, all we've heard about Teddy's ex is that he's been trying to hide his accounts from her. But this autumn, Nicola's sudden arrival will give Teddy quite a shock.
Nicola will immediately make her presence felt around the iconic Mitchell clan, as well as trying to build bridges with sons Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).
Teddy will not be happy with Nicola invading his new neighbourhood, but whether he likes it or not, Nicola is determined to stand her ground.
Actress Laura Doddington has previously starred in Doctors, Holby City and The Midwich Cuckoos, and has already started filming in the role of Nicola. We can expect to see the character in late autumn.
EastEnders' executive producer Chris Clenshaw said of Nicola's imminent arrival: "Like all the great Mitchell women, Nicola is feisty, strong and loves her family.
"She and Teddy share a very complicated history, which will be fun to explore, as will her relationships with her two sons. We’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Laura Doddington to EastEnders to bring Nicola to life."
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It's not the first time Doddington has appeared in Albert Square either, as she played the leader of an antenatal class that Zainab and Masood attended in a 2009 episode.
Speaking of her new role, Doddington added: "I still can’t believe I’ve joined EastEnders – I keep pinching myself! I grew up watching the show, so the first time I filmed in The Vic, I was like a kid at Christmas to be in such an iconic place with such a brilliant cast and crew.
"Nicola is a complex woman who comes in like the Tasmanian Devil! She’s strong and completely unapologetic about who she is.
"I’ve been so lucky to have my Mitchell boys, Roland, Elijah and Lewis, as they’ve taken me under their wing, and we feel like a family already. I’m loving every second so far."
Considering Teddy's charming persona, and shifty behaviour in between, we're certainly intrigued as to the nature of his relationship with Nicola. Teddy has hinted at a big secret in his family, but does it involve Nicola?
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Laura Denby is a Freelance Soaps writer covering all the latest news in the Dales, Cobbles and East End for Radio Times. She's a soaps nerd with a love for comedy drama, and has also written for Digital Spy, Metro UK and Yahoo UK.
