BBC EastEnders fans stunned as two rarely-seen children make shock appearance

EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned as two rarely-seen characters made a shock appearance.

Viewers of the hit BBC One soap tuned in on Monday night for the first fix of the new week.

During the episode Karen Taylor's twin boys Chatham and Riley made their return to Walford.

Fans haven't seen the teenagers on screen since 2020 when they were sent to live with their dad during lockdown.

Both boys suffer from Neurofibromatosis, which is a condition that causes tumours to grow along the nerves of the body.

Their long-awaited return happened as Mitch Taylor organised a surprise birthday party for Karen.

As well as inviting Chatham and Riley, his daughter Bailey Baker was also present for the celebrations.

Reacting to their first scenes in three years, one EastEnders fan said: "Where have Chatham and Riley been?"

A second wrote: "Chatham and Riley are in EastEnders tonight. It's been three years! They're enormous!"

"Chatham and Riley are back!!! They’ve grown up so much," said a third viewer.

While a fourth commented: "Karen’s definitely leaving soon, Chatham, Riley,Mack and Mia are back!"

Tom and Alfie Jacobs, who play Chatham and Riley, are real life brothers.

EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.