EastEnders legend makes shock return and fans think she looks ten years younger

EastEnders legend Kathy Beale made a surprise return to Albert Square tonight – and fans reckon she looks ten years younger.

Kathy, played by Gillian Taylforth, wasted no time in getting reacquainted with Masood Ahmed as they started a romantic relationship.

The pair have come tantalisingly close to coupling up over the least year but have finally decided to give it a go.

It remains to be seen as to how Ian Beale will react when he finds out his business partner is dating his mother.

Kathy plucked up the courage to ask Masood out after returning to Walford from her holiday.

Masood was stunned when he saw Kathy smiling back at him outside Ian’s house.

During a catch up in the restaurant, Masood admitted he had missed Kathy while she was away.

Grabbing his hand, Kathy said: “I want to give us a go. You and me.

“A proper relationship where we do proper things. Films, food, nights in, night out, putting up with Ian.

“But always with each other. What do you think?”

Kathy feared she had said the wrong thing but was pleasantly surprised with Masood’s response.

He confessed he “really did” feel the same way and they shared a romantic kiss.

The newly formed couple now have to worry about how they will break the news to Ian.

However, he’s got a bombshell of his own to drop on Kathy, that her grandson Bobby is coming home.

How will Ian react to the news?

Surprised EastEnders viewers were stunned by Kathy’s youthful appearance.

One viewer said: "Where’s Kathy been? She looks ten years younger!"

"Raaaaaaaaa Kathy came back FITTTTT," added another.

A third said: "I want the number for Kathy’s surgeon, she looks amazing"

*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm

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