Fans of EastEnders are upset and disappointed after a major star announced their departure from the show.

It was the moment fans had been waiting for - the return of Kim Medcalf as the iconic Sam Mitchell in EastEnders. After seven long months of patiently waiting, viewers were finally relieved to see her back on their screens. But just three months after her much-anticipated comeback, she was gone again.

It all started with a dramatic exit, as Sam was thrown out of a van by some shady characters. From there, she found herself in her usual cycle of getting into trouble abroad and relying on her brother Phil to get her out of it. However, this time around, there was hope that Sam would have a more substantial storyline, especially after she discovered Phil's affair with Emma Harding.

During Aunt Sal's funeral, Kim electrified the screen with her powerful performance, reminding fans why they loved Sam so much. And when Sam publicly exposed Phil's affair, it was a moment of triumph for her, even if it meant causing some chaos among the other characters, like a bewildered Kat.

But just as things were getting interesting, Sam's character was abruptly written off. After being told by Phil that she was unworthy and irrelevant, Sam left the Square once again, leaving fans devastated. Without Sam, EastEnders just wasn't the same, and viewers were already yearning for her return.

Social media was abuzz with fans expressing their disappointment and disbelief at Sam's departure. It seemed like the writers didn't know what to do with her character, and they were just as confused as the viewers. But Kim's performance during her second run as Sam was praised by both fans and critics alike.

As the campaign to bring back Sam begins, Kim herself has expressed her hope that it won't be the last we see of her character. She loves playing Sam because she's so liberated and honest, even if it means causing chaos. And working with soap icons like Steve McFadden and Jessie Wallace has been a dream come true for her.

But for now, all we can do is hope that Sam will make a comeback soon, and not keep us waiting too long. And in the meantime, we can stay updated with all the latest soap news and gossip on the Metro Soaps WhatsApp community.

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