EastEnders have confirmed Roxy Mitchell will return to screens on Thursday night six years after she was killed off alongside sister Ronnie.
Ronnie drowned in her wedding dress while trying to save her sister. Roxy had dived into a pool at Ronnie's wedding venue, but as she hit the water she suffered a heart attack - thought to be a result of her taking drugs.
Roxy now makes a brief comeback as part of onscreen daughter Amy Mitchell's latest storyline. The teenager has been struggling with self-harming for months after taunts at school last year.
In scenes on Thursday night her mother makes an appearance as she looks for help. Roxy will appear to Amy on Thursday night, as her family attend a group therapy session. Roxy is seen on screen in new scenes that were filmed recently with actress Rita Simons.
Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said: "I’m thrilled to welcome the fabulous Rita back to the iconic role of Roxy Mitchell for these special scenes.
"Although the character was last seen on-screen in January 2017, Roxy still remains a fan favourite. We know our audiences will be thrilled at her short return as Amy seeks some all-important answers from her mum at this point in the storyline."
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
