EastEnders' Sam Mitchell is returning to Albert Square - but will be played by Kim Medcalf rather than Danniella Westbrook.
Sam's return has been "on the cards" for some time, say sources and casting Kim was "nothing against Danniella", who played the character originally.
Sam first stepped onto the soap in 1990 as Peggy Mitchell's daughter and was played by 17-year-old Danniella.