Fans of EastEnders have recently expressed growing concern and confusion over the absence of one of the show’s pivotal characters, Chelsea Fox, played by Zaraah Abrahams. The character, who has been absent from screens for several months, has left viewers wondering where she has gone, especially given the major turmoil her family has been facing on the show, including the aftermath of Patrick Trueman’s (Rudolph Walker) assault.
EastEnders fans have flocked to social media platforms, voicing their frustration over Chelsea’s lack of involvement in the current storylines. Despite the significant drama surrounding her relatives, especially in the wake of Patrick’s attack, Chelsea has been noticeably absent from the scenes, and viewers are questioning why the character has been sidelined.
One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) expressed disappointment, saying, “Why is Chelsea just not included in any of the Fox/Trueman scenes surrounding Patrick’s attack? It’s nothing new sadly but I wish they’d give Chelsea more to do.” Another fan added, “I want Chelsea to have at least a new relationship or have her connect with her past. They could even recast Libby and have her help her sister out.” A third fan echoed similar thoughts, noting, “Chelsea’s nonuse remains weird AF. She can carry big stories. We’ve seen it before.”
Chelsea made her return to Walford in 2020, where she was quickly swept up in dramatic storylines, including her strained relationship with her father Lucas (Don Gilet), her tumultuous marriage to the violent Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith), and her love affair with Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), which ended in betrayal when she learned of his affair with her mother, Denise (Diane Parish).
More recently, Chelsea’s rivalry with Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) saw her causing a bar event disaster, resulting in a crowd collapse that seriously injured Walford locals Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd). Despite the chaotic nature of her life in Walford, Chelsea has been conspicuously missing from recent episodes, leaving fans longing for her return.
Given her involvement in several major plotlines in the past and her ability to carry significant stories, it’s likely that Chelsea will make a return soon. Fans are hoping that her character will be given the screen time she deserves, with many eager to see her confront new challenges or rekindle past relationships. EastEnders has a history of sidelining characters only to bring them back with a bang, and Chelsea’s return could bring fresh drama to the already tense atmosphere in Walford.
