New actor on EastEnders has previously been on the show, but in a different part.

Alan Ford, a renowned Hollywood actor, has become a fan favorite on the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, ever since he joined the cast as Stevie Mitchell. However, this is not his first time on the iconic Albert Square. In fact, back in 1986, Alan made a brief appearance as the character of Sam Sangers, a con-man who tried to take advantage of the vulnerable Debbie Wilkins.

Debbie was going through a tough time after her fiancé, Andy O'Brien, tragically passed away in a car accident. Sam saw this as an opportunity to manipulate her and almost succeeded in convincing her to hand over all of Andy's possessions to him. But luckily, Pauline Fowler caught onto his scheme and sent him packing before he could do any more harm.

Interestingly, Alan is not the only current cast member who appeared on the show in a different role back in 1986. Kellie Bright, who plays the role of Linda Carter, also appeared as an extra at Michelle Fowler and Lofty Holloway's wedding. Since his two stints on EastEnders, Alan has had a successful career, starring in popular movies such as Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Moving away from his on-screen presence, Alan is also a beloved member of the EastEnders family off-screen. He is known for his warm and friendly nature, and many of his co-stars have nothing but kind words to say about him. And now, as he returns to the Square as Stevie Mitchell, he is determined to make up for lost time and reconnect with his family.

In his short time back, Stevie has already made quite an impact. He exposed Nadine Keller's pregnancy lie and helped Jay Brown get back on the right track. However, his son Billy Mitchell is not too pleased to see him, and Stevie has a long way to go to win back his trust. But with the rest of the Mitchell clan slowly warming up to him, could Stevie finally find a place back in their hearts? Only time will tell.

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