Nadine Keller
EastEnders character
Portrayed byJazzy Phoenix
Duration2023–present
First appearanceEpisode 6769
18 September 2023 (2023-09-18)
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Introduced byChris Clenshaw
In-universe information
OccupationStudent
Sex worker

Nadine Keller is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jazzy Phoenix. The character was announced on 11 September 2023 and made her first appearance in episode 6769, broadcast 18 September 2023. Initially described as "mysterious" and "enigmatic", Nadine is introduced as a student and prostitute whom reminds Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) of his deceased wife Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold). She made an unannounced departure in episode 6788, broadcast on 19 October 2023.

Nadine returned in episode 6891, broadcast on 15 April 2024, falsely claiming to be pregnant from Jay to receive money she was being blackmailed for. When the scheme was exposed by Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford), Nadine departed again in episode 6902, broadcast 2 May 2024.

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Development

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Nadine was introduced as a new character for Jay's (Borthwick, pictured) grief storyline.

Nadine's introduction and Jazzy Phoenix's casting was announced on 11 September 2023, being initially penned as a new character for Jay Brown's (Jamie Borthwick) grief story after losing his wife, Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), to a brain tumor.[1] Nadine was described as a "mysterious" and "enigmatic", yet "kind" figure.[2] Details surrounding her first appearance included meeting Jay, who was pulled in by Nadine's resemblance to Lola, and her unsuccessful attempts to seduce Jay.[3] Nadine was set to make her first appearance on 18 September 2023.[2] Despite the nature of their early scenes, executive producer Chris Clenshaw teased a "friendship" between Jay and Nadine at first.[1]


First stint
Return

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ a b Dainty, Sophie (12 September 2023). "EastEnders to bring in new character for Jay Brown story". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Knight, Lewis (12 September 2023). "EastEnders casts mysterious Nadine who attempts to seduce Jay Brown". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ Spackman, Maisie (11 September 2023). "EastEnders spoilers: New romance confirmed for Jay in seduction twist". Metro. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

Category:EastEnders characters Category:Television characters introduced in 2023 Category:English female characters in television Category:Fictional prostitutes Category:Fictional criminals in soap operas Category:Female villains Category:Fictional con artists Category:Fictional blackmailers