Peter Beale is ALIVE in EastEnders as Lauren Branning sends him a video of Louis but is he returning?
Despite viewers worrying whether Steven had killed his brother, it seems Peter is alive and well but could he be set for a sensational return?
PETER Beale is alive in EastEnders.
Ian Beale’s son – who was last played by actor Ben Hardy before he quit to move to Hollywood – has been the subject of rumours of his untimely demise since girlfriend Lauren Branning returned to Walford without him, but with his son Louis, and his brother Steven earlier this year.
However, in Thursday night’s episode of the BBC One soap, Lauren plans to send a video message to Peter, who is still apparently in New Zealand of baby Louis saying ‘dada’ for the first time.
Fans will no doubt be reassured that Peter is alive and well, and hasn’t been killed by his unhinged brother.
But the mention of Peter also raises the possibility that he could be making a shock return to the Square.
Actor Ben Hardy quit the role after Lucy Beale’s murder took place in order to try his luck in Hollywood and soon landed a starring role as Angel in blockbuster X-Men: Apocalypse.
Aaron Sidwell, who plays Peter’s half-brother Steven in the hit BBC soap, has hinted that actor Ben Hardy could return.
Steven is currently in relationship with Peter’s ex- girlfriend Lauren, so it could make for an explosive Albert Square storyline.
Aaron believes that Ben, who quit the soap last year, could return if the timing was right.
He said he would love to see Peter fight for his former love Lauren, he told Inside Soap: “I would like to see Ben Hardy reprise his role of Peter and to see a showdown between him and Steven for Lauren.
“I think Ben is passionate about the show, and that he would probably be interested in coming back if the timing and story were right.
“Peter is always going to be a fixture in the story, considering that he and Lauren have a child together that Steven is raising.”
The actor also teased that his character could have a darker side: “Steven returned to Walford to help the Beales, but also because he is running from something.”
“We’re always going to wonder whether he is the good son or bad son – and that brings Peter into play.
“Who should Lauren be with? Who should be home with Ian? It’s an interesting question.”
- EastEnders airs Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One
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