EastEnders legend Tracey breaks silence after 40 years

EastEnders actress Jane Slaughter, who played the role of silent Tracey in the soap, has finally spoken out after four decades in Walford. According to reports, the Queen Vic waitress stayed on the soap opera for so long that she practically became part of the pub’s furniture. And now she’s launched her own Instagram account and uploaded a video of herself speaking. Keep reading to find out more about it!

The long-running character of Jane, known to viewers simply as Tracey the Waitress, has been a part of EastEnders since its first episode in 1985. The character was a fan favorite and was one of the supporting characters who helped Walford become the which is today! She started out on the soap as a flower stall operator at Bridge Street Market, but soon moved to The Queen Vic in 1989.

Now, after four decades, the legendary character has made her first appearance on social media. She took to Instagram and posted a video and wrote, ‘Breaking the silence. My first time on Instagram, so I just wanted to thank everyone for their kindness and support over the years. And yes, that’s me…’ She also went on to mention that she is the real Jane Slaughter and would like to say, ‘hello and thank you for all these years of loyalty and I’m saying a big hello and thank you.’

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Viewers don’t know much about Tracey due to limited interaction with Walford residents. Over the years, we have come across information that includes the fact that she is married. Furthermore, Tracey has a son and grandchildren. The silent character also had a one-night stand with Dennis Rickman and Phil Mitchell. Things turned dramatic for her when Sam Mitchell hit her head with a crowbar, and for that she was dropped from The Vic. But residents protested her support when Woody fired her.

During her stint, the actress also played a key role in Kathy Beale’s long-awaited return to the BBC show. For more updates on EastEnders, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! Do you remember Tracey, the waitress from the show? Tell us about it in the comments below.