EastEnders Sam Mitchell has made a sensational return to the long-running BBC soap, played by Kim Medcalf for the first time in 17 years - but fans are divided over whether Kim or original actress Danniella Westbrook is better in the role.
Danniella was originally cast as Peggy Mitchell's daughter back in 1990 but Kim took over as the character between 2002 and 2005 before Danniella reprised the role that made her famous in 2009 until 2016.
Following the announcement that Kim was to return to the soap as Sam, Danniella tweeted: “The @bbceastenders have not contacted me to say they are re-casting or if they have. But that’s OK. Who plays Sam next I wish all the luck in the world to. Enjoy." But she recently told The Daily Star: “I won’t be watching. I don’t watch any soaps. I usually just watch Netflix.”
