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'I DIDN'T THINK I'D STOP CRYING'

EastEnders actress Emma Barton opens up about the challenges of playing Honey Mitchell

The brunette spoke out about her role on today's Lorraine show and her upcoming drugs storyline

EASTENDERS actress Emma Barton has opened up on the rollercoaster of emotions which left her in floods of tears since resuming her role as fans' favourite Honey Mitchell.

Yet the pretty brunette has kept her silence on whether her huge drugs bust storyline will now threaten her relationship with on-screen hubby Billy (Perry Fenwick).

Emma returned to BBC soap EastEnders last year
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Emma returned to BBC soap EastEnders last yearCredit: ITV

Since making her comeback on the soap a year ago, it was her role as mum to their daughter Janet (Grace) and scripts centred on her battle with Downs syndrome which proved a challenge.

Hosting the Lorraine show, Gaby Roslin  said: "It was an extraordinary storyline and I know it affected you in real life," to which Emma replied: "I remember I didn't think I could stop crying one day.

"There was a bit of a tricky situation, and I had to leave the set.
"It just really, really got to me.
"But the writers are so brilliant and they do their homework. I did my homework as well.
"I'm so lucky to have Grace to work with."
The brunette opened up about her role to Lorraine host Gaby Roslin
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The brunette opened up about her role to Lorraine host Gaby Roslin
She plays mum to Janet, who suffers from Downs syndrome
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She plays mum to Janet, who suffers from Downs syndromeCredit: BBC

She refused to budge on the details of her latest soap plot which see her discover a bag of what is believed to be cocaine in her flat while she is cleaning.

Viewers of the soap have watched Jay (Jamie Borthwick) descend into drug addiction in the aftermath of him being placed on the Sex Offenders Register for having a relationship with an underage schoolgirl.

Struggling to find work, he turned to Roxy Mitchell who set him up as a drug dealer but he ended up taking more than he was selling.

She will soon be involved in a huge drugs drama
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She will soon be involved in a huge drugs dramaCredit: Array
Honey discovers a bag of white powder while cleaning
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Honey discovers a bag of white powder while cleaningCredit: Array

Talking of upcoming scenes on BBC One she said: "It's worrying, it's upsetting now got to deal with this.

"She's worried about how to tackle it.

"She's a very kind thoughtful soft character but she wont' take any messing about - we all have that side us.

"But enough is enough.

"She's got to tread very carefully, it's very risky."

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Honey and Billy are fans' favourites
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Honey and Billy are fans' favouritesCredit: BBC

Meanwhile Gaby, presenting for bubbly Lorraine who is on holiday, pleased with Emma to keep her character's love with Billy strong.

With a huge smile on her face, Emma added: "Everyone I meet - and Perry will say the same - just loves our characters together.
"I am very very lucky, we get on brilliantly."

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