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EastEnders legend returns from prison to wreak havoc at Christmas

Characters' return was kept under wraps ahead of Thursday’s major episode

The Independent UK

Tracy-Ann Oberman returns to EastEnders as Chrissie Watts

At the end of Wednesday’s episode, it was revealed that Oberman’s character is returning to Albert Square this Christmas.

Evening Standard

EastEnders’ character to be diagnosed with breast cancer upon return to Albert Square

BBC soap is working with a breast cancer charity to ensure the story is handled accurately and sensitively

The Independent UK

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EastEnders’ Sam Mitchell to be diagnosed with breast cancer

The character returns in December.

The Independent UK

EastEnders confirms when Sam Mitchell will be returning to Albert Square

Sam Mitchell left Walford in April for a new job opportunity in Spain, after actress Kim Medcalf reprised the role for the first time in 17 years in April last year

Daily Mirror

Is Sam Mitchell leaving EastEnders? Kim Medcalf's soap future revealed after exit

EastEnders viewers were asking if Sam Mitchell was gone for good and why she left, as actress Kim Medcalf appeared to bow out of the BBC soap on Thursday

Daily Mirror

EastEnders fans devastated over soap legend's exit set to air TONIGHT

EastEnders fans are in mourning as a soap legend decided to leave the Square.

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EastEnders airs exit for Sam Mitchell in emotional scenes as she makes big decision

EastEnders legend Sam Mitchell has seemingly bid farewell to Albert Square for good after getting a job in Spain to manage a hotel but promised her son he could visit anytime he wanted

Daily Mirror

EastEnders exits and arrivals — all the major cast changes for 2025

EastEnders exits and arrivals — here are all the major cast changes for 2025.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders' teenager Amy Mitchell self-harms after heartbreak in harrowing storyline

Viewers will next week see 14-year-old Amy, played by Ellie Dadd, discovered hurting herself in her bedroom after breaking up with boyfriend Denzel, played by Jaden Ladega

Daily Mirror

Danniella Westbrook hints Hollyoaks return could be on cards as she posts throwback snaps

The 48-year-old actress played Trudy Ryan in the long-running soap in 2013 as well as Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders

Daily Mirror

Danniella Westbrook lands first acting role in six years after blasting EastEnders

Danniella Westbrook has landed a lucrative acting role months after sharing upset with EastEnders after her character Sam Mitchell was re-cast

Daily Mirror

Danniella Westbrook teases new role with Love Island's Jack Fincham after EastEnders snub

Danniella Westbrook - best known for having played Sam Mitchell on BBC soap EastEnders - has recently expressed a desire to return to theatre performing, with her now saying she's landed a stage gig

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Alfie Moon pictured crashing Kat and Phil's wedding in dramatic return

New images show the EastEnders cast filming scenes for Phil Mitchell and Kat Slater's wedding day at a church in north London as Shane Richie makes his epic comeback as Alfie Moon

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EastEnders villain Chrissie Watts' return 'sealed' as fans spot cryptic tweet

EastEnders viewers couldn't help but get excited following the return of Sam Mitchell, as a cast member's tweet left many wondering if Chrissie Watts was also heading back to the BBC soap

Wales Online

EastEnders fans torn over who's the best Sam Mitchell as Kim Medcalf makes comeback after 17 years

Danniella Westbrook originally played the role before Kim took over

Daily Mirror

EastEnders Sam Mitchell star Kim Medcalf's life off-screen and Westbrook confrontation

Kim Medcalf made a spectacular return as Sam Mitchell in Monday night's episode, taking over once again from Danniella Westbrook, who has not been afraid to speak her mind on the matter

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Kim Medcalf teases character Sam is set to clash with Sharon, Kat and Denise

Sam Mitchell returned to EastEnders on Monday night and she's set to be involved in a series of bust ups now she's back in Walford

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Daily Mirror

EastEnders fans stunned by Sam Mitchell's 'youthful' looks as she returns

EastEnders aired the return of Sam Mitchell, played by actress Kim Medcalf, on the BBC soap on Monday night

Daily Mirror

Who is Sam Mitchell on EastEnders? Is Ricky her son and when was she with Jack?

EastEnders' Sam Mitchell returns to the BBC soap this week, so here's a refresher on her past feuds, romance with Jack Branning, and why she left her son Ricky behind

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' fans do a double-take as Ricky Mitchell makes rare appearance

EastEnders fans were surprised to see youngster Ricky Mitchell back on the BBC soap, in the lead-up to the hotly anticipated return of his mum Sam Mitchell to Albert Square

Daily Mirror

EastEnders shares first look at Sam Mitchell's return as she 'reignites old feuds'

EastEnders' Sam Mitchell is back in Walford in new first-look images, following the news actress Kim Medcalf was reprising her role on the BBC soap

Daily Mirror

Danniella Westbrook changes her name as she embraces the 'new version' of herself

Danniella Westbrook is embracing a new image after being involved in a public spat with BBC bosses, after they opted to reprise her old EastEnders character Sam Mitchell, but have cast Kim Medcalf in the role

Daily Mirror

Danniella Westbrook makes fresh accusations against BBC over EastEnders recasting

The actress has slammed the corporation for failing to forewarn her that her iconic character, Sam Mitchell, had been recast and says there could have been 'consequences' for her if she weren't in a stable condition

Daily Record

Danniella Westbrook turns to witchcraft after EastEnders recast her role

The posts were captioned: "New moon rituals, spells and truths to tell." The atmospheric videos featured the song Just Like Magic, by Ariana Grande played in the background.

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