Having originally appeared between 1993 and 1997 and again in 1999 and despite Coulson ruling out a return to the programme in 2008, it was announced on 25 October 2009 that Carol would return to the show in 2010 along with her children Robbie, Sonia and Billie. Coulson is quoted as saying, "I'm thrilled to be returning to EastEnders after all these years.
The show, which initially aired between 1993 and 1997 and again in 1999, despite Coulson ruling out a return to the programme in 2008, was announced on October 25th, 2009 that Carol would return to the show in 2010 along with her children Robbie, Sonia and Billie.