Fans of the BBC One soap will recall that Stacey killed rapist Archie Mitchell (played by Larry Lamb) back in 2009 \u2013 later fleeing the country in 2010 and returning in 2014 to face a brief stint in prison before being released upon appeal.<\/p>\n
Now, in 2023, Stacey has had a particularly traumatic year in Walford. Having been dealt the shock of her 12-year-old daughter Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) being pregnant<\/a> and later welcoming baby Charli, Stacey turned to online sex work to make ends<\/a> meet in the cost of living crisis.<\/p>\n Amid earning this new source of income, Stacey found herself the victim of a stalker<\/a> who turned out to be her daughter\u2019s new tutor Theo Hawthorne<\/a> (William Ellis).<\/p>\n After Theo attempted to rape her, he was almost murdered by Stacey\u2019s cousin Freddie Slater<\/a> (Bobby Brazier) but later was tricked by Stacey into pleading guilty to his crimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, Stacey is set to become embroiled in drama with another Walford man, all while searching for her missing wife and best friend Eve Unwin<\/a> (Heather Peace).<\/p>\n And, thanks to that flash-forward back in February<\/a>, we know one man will end up dead on the floor of the Queen Vic, surrounded by Stacey \u2013 with blood on her hands \u2013 and the other members of The Six: Kathy Cotton<\/a> (Gillian Taylforth), Sharon Watts<\/a> (Letitia Dean), Denise Fox<\/a> (Diane Parish), Linda Carter<\/a> (Kellie Bright), and Suki Panesar<\/a> (Balvinder Sopal).<\/p>\n In a new interview shared with RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press, Lacey Turner chats through the men who could face Stacey\u2019s wrath this Christmas.<\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to say Stacey has had an eventful year. Where do we find Stacey at this point in the storyline and how is she feeling? <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s had a tough year but the thing I love about Stacey is that she always picks herself up and starts again. I think the worst part for Stacey is that she felt really helpless when Theo arrived on the Square. Here was this man that had clearly been tormenting her for the best part of six months, and yet he managed to wriggle his way out of it. He was so deluded about their relationship and I think at the time, Stacey thought there was no way out. Now he\u2019s pleaded guilty, this whole weight has been lifted and Stacey is looking forward to getting her life back on track but now Eve has disappeared and she\u2019s about to find herself in trouble of her own, so it\u2019s not going to be smooth sailing for long.<\/p>\n How has it been working on this one-of-a-kind storyline since February?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been really great and it is such a clever story. I\u2019ve been part of some big twists and surprises over the years but this has been different \u2013\u00a0 it\u2019s really exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n Are there any particular men in question that might find themselves on the wrong side of Stacey by Christmas Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s obviously got a connection to Nish through Eve, and she suspects that he might have had a part to play in her disappearance.<\/p>\n \u201cRavi is also linked to that storyline so god knows how Stacey would react if she found out about their showdown in the woods. Stacey and Eve are like sisters and she will do whatever it takes to protect her and vice versa.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is also some more drama on the horizon for Stacey, but that\u2019s all I\u2019m saying for now.\u201d<\/p>\n What has the reaction to the storyline been like over the past year?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve had a lot of people ask since the flashforward aired in February, and I have to say, in the last few weeks it has been pretty difficult to answer as I know the outcome so I\u2019ve had to work really hard on my poker face!\u201d<\/p>\n How did you feel when you finally found out?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI still can\u2019t believe it! I\u2019m really excited to see the reaction on Christmas Day!\u201d<\/p>\n Can you give me three words to describe what viewers have got to look forward to over Christmas?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI would say suspense, shock and lots of drama.\u201d<\/p>\n How does it feel to be part of the Christmas Day storyline?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI feel really lucky. I\u2019ve had some amazing Christmas storylines \u2013 Max and Stacey\u2019s affair reveal is probably one of my favourites, and this one is up there! EastEnders is a tradition on Christmas day isn\u2019t it \u2013 so it is always lovely to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n What are you doing for Christmas?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll be with my family hopefully having a calmer Christmas than Stacey, although it is never quiet!\u201d<\/p>\n How has it been working alongside the other leading ladies over the past year?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJust brilliant. We\u2019ve all had so much fun with it, and I love them all to pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page\u00a0<\/strong>for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. 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