Jake Moon is set to make a dramatic return to EastEnders, with actor Joel Beckett reprising his iconic role.

This February, Jake will be back for a brief spell, seeking answers about the mysterious events of Christmas.

However, he’s in for a shock when he uncovers a different version of events that makes him question his love for Chrissie Watts (played by Tracy-Ann Oberman).

With a heavy conscience and conflicting accounts to grapple with, it remains to be seen whether Jake will do what’s right, not just for himself, but for his family too.

On his return to EastEnders, Joel Beckett expressed: “It was really lovely to step back onto the Square after all this time and revisit Jake.

“Being back working alongside familiar faces, as well as some brilliant new ones, was a real joy and it was good to know that Jake had been out there, alive and well.”, reports the Daily Star.

“He returns carrying plenty of unanswered questions and the storyline takes him in some unexpected directions with real twists and turns. I’m excited for people to see what he’s been up to.”

Executive Producer Ben Wadey added: “I’m delighted to welcome Joel Beckett back to the role of Jake Moon and EastEnders for this storyline.”

Jake’s comeback will certainly stun many, but the biggest shocks will revolve around Jake and what he discovers about Christmas. “”.

Fans will recall that Joel last reprised his role as Jake in 2024 when he briefly returned to Albert Square with Chrissie after her release from prison, but Jake’s family are still in the dark about his character being alive.

Jake first made his appearance on EastEnders as Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) cousin back in 2004.

During his stint on the show, Jake was embroiled in several plotlines, primarily revolving around his tense relationships with brother Danny Moon (Jake Maskall) and their crime boss Johnny Allen (Billy Murray).

Most notably, during the Get Johnny Week storyline, Jake unintentionally killed Danny after discovering that Danny had murdered Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) under Johnny’s orders.

In October 2006, Johnny summoned Jake to order him to assassinate Sean Slater after finding out he was exploiting his daughter Ruby Allen for her wealth.

However, before he could make the call, he suffered a heart attack and only managed to whisper “Jake…kill him for me”.

Johnny’s cellmate misinterpreted that Johnny wanted Jake killed and Johnny passed away shortly after in hospital.

Jake later decided to bid farewell to Walford but as he exited Albert Square, he was confronted by a stranger asking if he is Jake Moon.

Fast forward nearly 18 years, it was unveiled that he survived the confrontation and Jake reunited with Chrissie after her release from prison in 2024.

After a fleeting visit to Albert Square to reflect on old times, the pair departed for a fresh start elsewhere – but what’s prompted his return on this occasion?