November 3rd 2024.
There's a lot of changes happening in the popular soap opera EastEnders. With Christmas and the show's 40th anniversary around the corner, there's bound to be some comings and goings in the fictional town of Walford.
Fans have already been treated to some exciting returns in recent months, including the infamous Chrissie Watts, David Wicks, and Bianca Jackson. On the flip side, the devious Nish Panesar made a dramatic exit this week.
But the drama is far from over. The show will see more familiar faces returning and saying goodbye in the upcoming weeks. Here's a breakdown of who's coming back, leaving, and arriving in EastEnders.
RETURNS:
Ruby Allen, played by Louisa Lytton, is set to make a grand comeback to Walford. The actress announced in September that she would be coming back to stir things up with Martin Fowler. Ruby was wrongly sent to prison in 2021 after being accused by the Slater family of running a cannabis farm and claiming to be pregnant with Martin's baby. Her return is sure to cause some tension, especially with Sharon Watts, who knows the truth about the baby's paternity.
Nancy and Lee Carter, played by Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard, respectively, were spotted filming funeral scenes for their on-screen family. It seems like the Carters will be dealing with another tragedy, and Nancy and Lee will be back to support their loved ones. Nancy was last seen wearing her mother's signature flamingo earrings, a nod to her iconic mother-daughter relationship with Linda.
Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, is currently serving time in prison after being framed for the murder of her fiancé's comatose wife. But her innocence may soon be proven, thanks to some crucial CCTV footage. Actress Natalie Cassidy is taking a break from the show to explore other projects, but she will be back in late 2024 or early 2025 to reprise her role as the beloved Sonia.
Reiss Colwell, played by Jack Derges, was last seen escaping the area with help from David Wicks. Reiss had been accused of assaulting Sonia's sister Bianca, but it was later revealed that he was innocent. He will be returning to Walford next week, and tensions will rise between him and Bianca as they both try to get their hands on some crucial evidence that could prove Sonia's innocence.
DEPARTURES:
Nish Panesar, played by Himesh Patel, was caught and taken away by the police after confessing to murdering Keanu Taylor. As he drove away, the women involved in the crime watched a fireworks display, thinking that their ordeal was finally over. But Nish's time may be running out, as his terminal illness is getting worse. Fans speculate that he may die behind bars, but his fate is currently unknown.
CAST:
The present cast of EastEnders includes familiar faces such as Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Cotton, Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts, and Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell. Other beloved characters like Kat Mitchell, Stacey Slater, and Billy Mitchell are still a part of the show, played by Jessie Wallace, Lacey Turner, and Perry Fenwick, respectively. The cast also includes some new faces, such as Bobby Brazier as Freddie Slater and Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox.
The residents of Walford are in for a busy time as Christmas and the 40th Anniversary celebrations quickly approach. With all the excitement, there are bound to be some comings and goings in EastEnders. Fans have already been delighted to see some familiar faces return, such as Chrissie Watts, David Wicks, and Bianca Jackson. However, the twisted Nish Panesar seemed to make a dramatic exit this week.
But the changes don't stop there. The Square will soon welcome back and say goodbye to even more characters. Here's what we know about who is returning, leaving, and arriving in EastEnders.
One highly-anticipated return is that of Ruby Allen. Actress Louisa Lytton will be reprising her role and causing some trouble for Martin Fowler. Ruby was last seen in prison after being wrongly accused of running a cannabis farm and claiming to be pregnant with Martin's baby. As Sharon Watts battles with telling Martin the truth, Chrissie Watts reveals that Ruby had a baby while in prison. Louisa shared her excitement about returning to the show, saying, "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." Ruby will be back in late 2024 for an extended stay in the Square.
Another return that fans have been eagerly waiting for is that of Nancy and Lee Carter. Actors Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard were spotted filming funeral scenes, and it seems like they'll be back for a family funeral. Also in attendance are Johnny Carter and Elaine Peacock, but there's no sign of Linda Carter. Nancy is seen wearing her mother's signature flamingo earrings, and Lee will be back after encouraging his father Mick to get back together with Linda. Maddy left the show two years ago after her character, Nancy, struggled to deal with her mother's alcoholism. Nancy and Lee will return in late 2024 or early 2025.
Sonia Fowler is currently locked up after being framed for the murder of her fiancé's comatose wife. Reiss Colwell, the real culprit, has been feeling guilty and even started a "Save Our Sonia" campaign. Actress Natalie Cassidy will be taking a short break from the show to explore other projects, but Sonia will return sometime in late 2024 or early 2025.
Speaking of Reiss, he has been driven out of town by David Wicks after his terrible treatment towards Bianca. Reiss is determined to clear his name and closer to where Sonia is imprisoned. However, things take a dramatic turn when Bianca moves into his house and discovers some crucial CCTV evidence that could prove Sonia's innocence. Their showdown on Bonfire Night will have huge consequences for both of them. Reiss' return is set for next week.
On the departure side, Nish Panesar was taken away in a police car after confessing to Keanu Taylor's murder. The women involved in the crime watched a fireworks display, thinking their ordeal was over. However, it seems like Nish's story isn't finished yet, as he asked his ex-wife Suki to promise not to marry anyone else and to visit him in prison. Fans suspect that this isn't the end for the dastardly businessman, but we do know that he is terminally ill and his condition is worsening. Nish's departure date is currently unknown.
Finally, for those wondering who is currently in the EastEnders cast, here's a rundown of the present members:
- Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale
- Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Cotton
- Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
- James Bye as Martin Fowler
- Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale
- Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
- Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson
- Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
- Thomas Law as Peter Beale
- Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell
- Jessie Wallace as Kat Mitchell
- Laila Morse as Mo Slater
- Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman
- Shane Richie as Alfie Moon
- Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman
- Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater
- Bobby Brazier as Freddie Slater
- Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
- Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell
- Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
- Diane Parish as Denise Fox
- Jacqueline Jossa as Lauren Branning
- Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown
- Scott Maslen as Jack Branning
- Freddie Phillips as Will Mitchell
- Kitty Castledine as Penny Branning
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