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Old 14-09-2014, 03:31
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Her 2008 stint was undoubtedly a fail, but that wasn't Gemma Bissix's fault, that was Santer to blame. He brought her back purely because of her success as Clare Devine in Hollyoaks, and tried to re-boot that same character into EastEnders, which didn't work in the slightest.

I think the character should be given another try. It's been so long since that previous stint, so that could easily be brushed under the carpet. I know the character doesn't really have any connections, but there is a lot of potential there IMO. It could be a lot more interesting this time around, considering Sonia is there and her and Clare were always close friends.
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Old 14-09-2014, 04:53
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I'd be open to that! I'm a fan of Gemma Bissix and we don't really have a token b***h on the square right now I always thought Clare could have taken Rainie's place in the whole Ian storyline, especially since her and him have history! Would have been interesting. But I guess we wouldn't have had the great Cora/Rainie scenes!
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Old 14-09-2014, 05:56
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Well I would be delighted to give Gemma a shot.
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Old 14-09-2014, 07:04
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Hell no, she was appalling in her last stint. Anda c as you said she has got no connections strong enough to entice her back.

The show is crying out for another bitch, but we need someone who isn't trying I be a clone of Janine.
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Old 14-09-2014, 07:13
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No no and no.
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Old 14-09-2014, 09:14
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The thing I liked about her as a child was how together she was, EE made a nasty adult of her!
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Old 14-09-2014, 09:22
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god no. was ok with nigel and dot as a child

but should never have been brought back as claire from hollyoaks.

there is no need for her to be brought back at all.

I'd rather see a completely new character/actress than have her back
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Old 14-09-2014, 17:05
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She has a few connections she was quite close to Dot and also Phil was good mates with her stepdad Nigel so could form a fatherly bond with her. Also the legendary Tracy is Clare's godmother lets not forget. Maybe she could move in with Tracy and provide her with some screen time and actual lines. Maybe they could kill Nigel off offscreen and have Dot, Phil and Tracy travel together to attend his funeral where they meet Clare again.
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