The actress has already started filming for her EastEnders return, although the scenes won’t air until autumn.
Oberman said she “jumped at the chance” to return to Albert Square.
“Chrissie Watts was such a great character to play – a victim or a villain,” she said.
“She is a real fan favourite so, when [executive producer] Chris Clenshaw asked me to come back and revisit her and see what has happened in the last 19 years, I jumped at the chance.
“The scripts are fantastic and I hope the viewers enjoy her as much as I am enjoying playing her again.”
EastEnders’ executive producer Chris Clenshaw said he wouldn’t reveal plotlines, but promised “it’s never quiet when Chrissie Watts is around”.
“Although the character hasn’t been seen on screen for almost 20 years, Chrissie is cemented in EastEnders’ rich history for her murder of Walford’s most infamous villain, and Sharon’s beloved father, Dirty Den.
“I’m keeping tight-lipped on the exact circumstances relating to her return for the time being.”
