EastEnders fans were left gobsmacked when Yolande Trueman returned to the soap after five years – and they couldn’t believe how youthful she looked.
On Monday night (August 7), things took an unexpected turn for East London resident Patrick Trueman as his ex-wife Yolande knocked on his door asking him for a place to stay.
After a brief discussion between the pair, with Kim Fox listening in, it was later revealed that Patrick and Yolande were having a secret affair that nobody was aware of.
But as the drama started to unfold, some viewers were clearly distracted by Yolande’s age-defying good looks.
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Heading over to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer said: “Yolande hasn’t aged!”
Another penned: “Yolande literally looks 4 years old. If our queen’s return isn’t permanent there’ll be trouble.”
A third said: “Yolande looks Gen Z, I’m on my knees wowing.”
Meanwhile, others shared their surprise at the fact Yolande and Patrick were having a secret fling while Patrick was away in Birmingham.
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One viewer shared on the platform: “Whattt?!!! Yolande and Patrick got together while he was out of town!”
And another shocked spectator joked: “Petition for #EastEnders to give us a spin-off episode that shows us Patrick and Yolande’s affair whilst he was in Birmingham.”
Yolande, who is played by actress Angela Wynter, was a permanent resident in Albert Square from 2003 to 2008.
Earlier this year, in March, fans might remember that Patrick temporarily left the soap in hopes of finding and rekindling his romance with his former wife.
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Although Yolande was not seen or heard of then, this is how the character was re-introduced into the programme.
However it was also revealed on Monday night’s show that Yolande has a partner but due to Patrick’s interference, their relationship is now on the rocks.
Speaking openly about how she felt returning to EastEnders and working with actor Rudolph Walker who plays Patrick, Angela described how pleasurable it’s been.
She said: “Heaven as usual. We have a lovely time filming, and I’m looking forward to exploring their relationship, especially as an older woman now.
“I’m looking forward to exploring seeing if they can grow old together, where the gentleness is, where the fragility is. It’s nice to show an older, loving and sometimes sassy couple growing older together.
“I’m interested in the family dynamic and how Yolande will fit into the family and the larger community outside the family.”
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