EastEnders fans overjoyed at nod to iconic character Pat Butcher from evil granddaughter Janine

EASTENDERS fans were overjoyed after a nod to iconic character Pat Butcher from her evil granddaughter Janine

The scheming superbitch - played by Charlie Brooks on the BBC One soap - has set her sights on Mick Carter and her obsessive ways means she'll stop at nothing to get her man.

Last night, The Queen Vic landlord made an innocent gesture to help Janine get her daughter Scarlett back.

Mick Carter, who is played by Danny Dyer, agreed to let Janine stay at the pub for a few weeks after she was kicked out of Jay Brown's flat for framing him for masterminding the car heist scam.

Having a heart-to-heart with Mick, Janine puts on the waterworks as she tried to convince him she's a decent person.

"I know what people around here think about me, I have spent years fanning the flames," Janine sobbed.

"There was this woman that used to live across the Square, massive earrings and she was always telling me to just grow up Janine.

"And finally I'm trying, not focused on myself anymore, I'm desperately trying to get my daughter back and nobody will give me a chance.

"I just want my little girl."

The convincing speech left Mick wanting to help the mum-of-one.

Viewers were thrilled to hear a special mention made of legendary character Pat, played by Pam St Clement.

One fan wrote: "Pat Butcher's legacy still lives on."

Another posted: "Loved the little nod to TV legend Pat Butcher."

"Pat Butcher was definitely a fantastic character," another shared.

"Can't believe that it will be ten years next month that legendary Pat Butcher gained her angel wings," another said.

Pat had an on/off relationship with Janine's dad Frank Butcher during her time on Walford.

The flamboyant matriarch was known for her extensive collection of elaborate drop jewels and who could forget, fighting with Peggy Mitchell.

Pat sadly lost her fight with pancreatic cancer and died in emotional scenes in 2012.