There’s plenty of cast changes coming up in EastEnders (Picture: BBC/Metro)
It’s a busy time in Walford, with Christmas and the big 40th Anniversary celebrations fast approaching – meaning there will be plenty of comings and goings ahead in EastEnders.
Fans have been thrilled to see a number of high-profile returns in recent months, including Chrissie Watts (Tracey-Ann Oberman), David Wicks (Michael French) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), whilst twisted Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) seemed to make a grand exit this week.
The Square is set to welcome back and say goodbye to more faces in the coming weeks.
Here’s the lowdown on who is returning, leaving and arriving in EastEnders…
EASTENDERS CAST RETURNS
Ruby Allen
Ruby is set to make a grand return (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
It was announced in September that actress Louisa Lytton would be arriving back to stir the pot with Martin Fowler (James Bye).
Ruby was sent to prison in November 2021 after being wrongly accused by the Slater family of running a cannabis farm – and claimed to be pregnant with Martin’s baby.
This was later backed up by Chrissie Watts, who told her fellow prisoner Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) that he had once shared a cell with Ruby, though she was later transferred to a different wing to give birth.
Since then, Sharon has battled with telling Martin the truth.
Chrissie told Sharon that Ruby had a baby (Picture: BBC)
Speaking about her return, Louisa said: ‘I am thrilled to have been asked back to the Square to revisit Ruby once more, and to shed some light on what the past three years have been like for her during her time away from Walford. I’ve always loved playing Ruby as there is never a dull moment and I cannot wait for everyone to see what Ruby has in store.’
When is Ruby Allen returning to EastEnders? Late 2024, for a prolonged stint.
Nancy and Lee Carter
Nancy and Lee are returning – for a funeral (Picture: BBC/Kieron McCarron)
Actors Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard were pictured reprising their roles as Nancy and Lee Carter as the cast filmed funeral scenes last month.
Also in attendance at what seemed like a family funeral were Johnny Carter and Elaine Peacock (Charlie Suff and Harriet Thorpe) – though there was no sign of Linda Carter actress Kellie Bright…
Nancy was seen wearing flamingo earrings, a staple of her mother’s wardrobe.
Lee was last seen in the show in 2020, encouraging his dad Mick (Danny Dyer) to follow his feelings and get back with Linda.
Maddy departed as Nancy two years ago, after boyfriend Zack Hudson (James Farrar) cheated on her with Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf). She also found it difficult to deal with her mum’s alcoholism.
Nancy left in 2022 (Picture: BBC)
When are Nancy and Lee Carter returning to EastEnders? Late 2024/Early 2025
Sonia Fowler
Poor Son’ is currently locked up after being framed for the murder of her fiancé Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) comatose wife Debbie.
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Source:: Metro
