EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo left viewers' jaws on the floor as he officially returned to the square as Dean Wicks. Fans have been speculating the character's return to Albert Square after spotting a man who resembled him in the background of a now private teaser video.
And to Linda Carter's horror, Dean's return was revealed and he plans to make Walford his home again as he’s revealed as the Beales' new business partner.
Dean's decision to return is driven by his need to be close to the local hospital where his daughter Jade – who has cystic fibrosis - is receiving treatment and awaiting a life-saving lung transplant.
Actor Matt has reprised his role as twisted Dean, who raped Linda in 2014 and was driven out of Walford after being disowned by his family in 2016.
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