EastEnders viewers are already confessing their love for newbie Nicola Mitchell following her arrival in Walford on Monday, with one revealing that they’re “obsessed”
EastEnders fans are already smitten with newcomer Nicola Mitchell, played by Laura Doddington, who made her debut in Walford just days ago. In Tuesday, 12 November’s episode, which is available to watch on iPlayer, the blonde bombshell was back causing chaos for her estranged husband Teddy (Roland Manookian) and also unveiled a massive secret.
After her eldest son Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) was arrested, Nicola quickly invited his love interest Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) over for a tense chat. Nicola suggested that Penny and her police officer father Jack (Scott Maslen) were responsible for Harry’s arrest for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Shireen.
She also made a snide remark about Teddy’s fashion choices before providing Harry with a false alibi for the night in question. Despite the detective not believing Nicola’s tale, the police had no choice but to release Harry.
It later emerged that Nicola and Harry had a prearranged alibi in case he ever got arrested. The Mitchells soon clashed as Nicola’s lies about being in Bali and ‘finding herself’ were exposed while youngest son Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) watched uncomfortably.
It turns out that beautician Nicola has actually been in jail for ABH after injecting a girl with unlicensed lip filler. Teddy confirmed the victim had been on a drip for three days and Nicola even refused a refund, reports the Daily Star. Harry also disclosed to Barney that Nicola stole from Teddy, leading him to kick her out of their old home.
Following her entrance in Albert Square, fans have taken to social media to express their excitement over Nicola’s arrival in Albert Square. One viewer tweeted: “Nicola Mitchell – chaotic diva #eastenders”, while another agreed, posting: “Nicola Mitchell – Queen of Albert Square #eastenders.”
A third shared: “I think I’m obsessed with Nicola x #eastenders.” The praise continued as one fan exclaimed: “It’s been one episode and I already love Nicola Mitchell #EastEnders,” and yet another added: “I already know that Nicola will be one of my favourite new characters #EastEnders.”
It comes after actress Laura opened up about her character’s arrival on the soap. “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,” she said.
She added: “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.”