Joel Beckett has been confirmed to be reprising his role as Jake Moon in February 2026, as the character returns seeking answers about his former lover, Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman).
On the same night, Zoe had a physical altercation with Jasmine's furious biological father, Dr Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), and was subsequently arrested for murder when Anthony was found dead from two wounds to the head.
When Jake wants to know the truth about Christmas Day, he soon encounters some rather different versions of events.
Will Jake uncover the truth? And will he be reunited with his cousin Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) after two decades apart?
"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."
Jake was last seen briefly in September 2024 when he made a surprise cameo appearance at the end of Chrissie's return week which saw her released from prison and the pair reunite romantically after he waited for her for two decades.
Jake himself departed Walford in 2006 in mysterious circumstances as it appeared his gangster connections caught up with him, leaving his fate up in the air until his reunion with Chrissie.
Now we know that Chrissie didn't kill Anthony, will Jake and Chrissie be able to move forward together? Or, will Jake side with the Moon-Slaters?
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