EastEnders legend makes epic return to soap after a decade off screen as new villain arrives on the square

EastEnders viewers were left pleasantly surprised on Tuesday evening as Bobby Jack Brazier made his debut on the BBC show.The son of late Jade Goody and actor Jeff Brazier left an excellent impression on viewers as many were quick to compliment his acting skills as he appeared on the long running soap.Playing the role of Freddie Slater, some viewers also noticed how similar he looked to his Postcode Lottery father Jeff.READ MORE: Who is Bobby Brazier playing in EastEnders and when will he join the cast?Jumping onto Twitter, spectators were happy to share their thoughts on the young chap and his first appearance on the popular BBC drama.One viewer penned: "Oh wow bobby Brazier can act really well ngl, looks promising."Another chimed: "Looks like his dad, sounds like his dad…all he needs now is a stint on the Postcode Lottery and he’s got the trifactor!"A third said: "Bobby is such the spit of his dad @JeffBrazier Jade would be so proud proud of you."Meanwhile a fourth added: "Great couple of episodes of #EastEnders the show has really turned a corner under it's new showrunner Chris Clenshaw & Bobby Brazier for his debut episode tonight as Freddie Slater I was very impressed! Jade Goody would be proud."Although Bobby's character Freddie belongs to the Slater family, on Tuesday night's episode he dropped a major bombshell by telling Billy Mitchell that he is also his son.Although he may not be related to Billy biologically, Freddie's mum, Little Mo was once married to Billy for a short period of time.After her turbulent and abusive marriage to Trevor, Mo finally found love with Billy and appeared to be happy.

EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer looked sensational as she stripped down to a slashed swimsuit. The former soap star, 50, who is best known for playing fiery Bianca Jackson on the BBC soap, showcased her ageless figure as she soaked up the sun in Malibu.

THIS AUTUMN EastEnders fans are in for a right treat with drama filled storylines, and shock character returns as new boss gives major shake up. EastEnders' new boss, Chris Clenshaw, has promised to make some huge changes to the show. Proposed changes include a huge culling of characters, and the reintroduction of some fan favourites.

EASTENDERS fans rejoiced last night when the Carters' family dog Lady Di returned to the square. Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) was seen with the beloved pooch during Thursday’s episode of the BBC One soap.

Eastenders comeback star Shane Richie has hinted at a possible new love interest for his character Alfie Moon following his upcoming return to the Square.The 58 year old is set to arrive back on the BBC soap on 12 September as old flame Kat Slater (played by Jessie Wallace) marries Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Alfie attempts to win Kat back on the day of her wedding, however unexpectedly finds a connection between himself and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in a surprising turn.

EASTENDERS' boss teased "climactic " storyline for Sid Owen's return as Ricky Butcher - hinting a reunion for Mick and Linda Carter. It’s been over a decade since he last stepped foot in Albert Square, but Ricky is on his way back as Sid is set to reprise his iconic role for a stint later this year. Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, told the press: "Ricky is home and Janine is here in a relationship with Mick.

EastEnders actor Shane Richie has revealed the iconic Kat and Alfie romance almost never happened.The soap star, 58, has played cheeky chap Alfie Moon on and off since 2002 and it was confirmed last month that he would be returning to the beloved role.The last time viewers saw Alfie, he had been revealed as the father of Kat's cousin Hayley Slater's baby after they had a brief affair.READ MORE: EastEnders' Jake Wood shares advice he's given co-star James Bye ahead of Strictly debutDespite Alfie trying his best to win Kat back, she couldn't move on and he eventually ended up on the bad side of Phil Mitchell after stealing money from him, forcing a speedy exit from Albert Square.Alfie's return coincides with Kat's upcoming nuptials to Phil, leaving fans to wonder whether there is any hope for a reunion between the iconic duo.Kat and Alfie's tumultuous relationship has spanned nearly two decades and they cemented themselves as one of the most iconic pairings a long time ago.But in an exclusive chat with Daily Star and other publications, Shane revealed that producers had a different vision for how Alife's love life would pan out.He said: "When I turned up 20 years ago, they were going to recreate 'The Graduate' story with Alfie and Peggy."The former I'm A Celebrity star added: "And then off-camera, me and Jessie [Wallace] were having a right laugh and the writers saw this chemistry, and so that relationship purely happened by accident."And now 20 years later after all the things that have happened between Kat and Alfie, there's still a spark there."Speaking about his return as the iconic character, Shane admitted that he was on tour when he got the call from EastEnders' executive producer Chris Clenshaw who explained he

EastEnders has confirmed a date for when Shane Ritchie will return to the BBC soap as character Alfie Moon It has been four years since the TV favourite was last on Albert Square and this time, he is set to crash his ex-wife Kat Slater's (Jessie Wallace) marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Fans last saw Alfie fleeing Walford back in January 2019, making an enemy of Phil in the process. But on Monday, 12 September, Shane will be back and reportedly will do anything necessary to win the love of his life back.The couple’s fiery relationship was at the centre of many major storylines during Shane’s tenure on the show, but their union came to a sudden end in 2018 when it emerged that Alfie had secretly fathered a son with her cousin Hayley.

EastEnders have confirmed exactly when Shane Ritchie is set to return to the epic soap to reprise his role as Alfie Moon after four years away from the show.Alfie is set to return to Albert Square to crash ex-wife Kat's wedding to gangster Phil Mitchell. His first appearance will be on Monday 12th September, when he'll show up at Kat's door.Kat will show up to answer in her wedding dress, shocked at who is set to be standing in front of her hours before she weds Phil.READ MORE: EastEnders Gillian Taylforth life - rival soap role, co-star romance and MILF confessionAlfie will reportedly go to extreme lengths to stop Kat from marrying Phil, in a bid to win her back, but will Kat be willing to hear him out?On the other side of the square, Zack convinces Sharon to go for what she wants, which is Phil.

EASTENDERS has confirmed when Alfie Moon will return to Albert Square to crash his ex-wife Kat Slater's wedding to Phil Mitchell. After four years away from the BBC soap, Shane Richie will reprise his role as the cheeky Alfie this September. He will be first seen on our screens on Monday 12th September turning up to Kat's door - who is in her wedding dress - much to her surprise.

EastEnders' executive producer has revealed he approached Bobby Brazier for the role of Freddie Slater because he came across his Instagram. Bobby, 18, will make his first appearance as Freddie in scenes set to air next week, marking the character's first return since 2006.Freddie is the son of Maureen "Little Mo" Slater (Kacey Ainsworth) and left Walford with his mum to start a new life. READ MORE: EastEnders viewers baffled as they spot major flaw in Janine’s latest blackmail scam But now, the teenager is back and is keen to reunite with the man he thinks is his father, Billy Mitchell.Unbeknownst to Freddie however, he was conceived when his mother was raped by Graham Foster who was later sentenced to four years in prison for the crime.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star and other publications, the EastEnders executive producer, Chris Clenshaw revealed that Freddie is going to get a nasty surprise shortly after he returns.He said: "Freddie comes back because he thinks Billy Mitchell is his dad.

Bobby Brazier has praised his "welcoming" EastEnders family ahead of his debut on the hit BBC One soap in autumn. It was announced in July that the 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, will be joining Albert Square as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater. And now Bobby, whose father is Jeff Brazier, has praised the "welcoming" EastEnders cast and crew, especially Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater.

EastEnders as Ricky Butcher. The 50-year-old star continued to make occasional appearances on the BBC soap until 2012, but now it's been more than a decade since he stepped foot in Walford.That is about to change though, as the broadcaster has confirmed his return, with Chris Clenshaw, the executive producer of the programme, saying: “Sid helped to create such an iconic character in Ricky who became so synonymous with the show and we couldn’t be more excited to have him back for a while.“Ricky has so much history in the Square to explore and while a lot of time has passed since we last saw him, it’s fair to say wherever Ricky goes, he always finds himself slap-bang in the middle of mayhem.”Away from the cameras, Sid has another reason to celebrate, as he recently got engaged to his partner.Sid got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Victoria Shores last year, with him popping the question in October 2021.Victoria is a 42-year-old waitress, with the couple knowing each other for more than 20 years.They first met at a party, which led to them dating for a year.Victoria told The Mirror: “It was a big party.

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has been forced to visit hospital amid an unknown health scare following her recent reported split from her jailed fiancé. The actress, 48, who is best known for playing Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, took to Instagram to share with her 102,000 followers that she was back in hospital. Danniella could be seen wearing a blue disposable face mask below her elaborate fluffy faux eyelashes.

EASTENDERS boss has revealed hopes for another flashback episode with a different resident on Albert Square in the future - but which one is it? The BBC soap will soon have a flashback episode starring the Michell family. Phil Mitchell will be plunged into his memories to find out core truths about himself and his family that will hopefully help in his fight against the evil DCI Keeble.

Sid Owen is returning to Albert Square as EastEnders favourite Ricky Butcher after 10 years away from the soap.The actor, 50, said he is “delighted” to be reprising his role as Walford’s hapless mechanic after previously starring in the BBC series from 1988 until 2000, returning sporadically until 2012. Sid's character was involved in a number of high-profile storylines, perhaps most famously with his on-screen spouse Bianca Jackson played by Patsy Palmer.Their relationship was a hit with fans and their on-screen wedding drew an audience of more than 22 million.Talking about his return to the show, Sid said: “I’m delighted to back at EastEnders.

EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Nish Panesar will arrive in Albert Square later this year. Actor Navin Chowdhry will make his debut on the BBC One soap in upcoming scenes as he takes on the role of the of the incarcerated Panesar patriarch.It has been revealed that Nish comes across as charming and charismatic, but viewers will soon see that underneath the surface is ice-cold, manipulative, and driven by a need for power and respect.READ MORE: EastEnders Rainie Highway star Tanya Frank's life - rival soap stint to famous husbandEmerging from a 20-year stretch behind bars, Nish is determined to rule the roost and rekindle his marriage to Suki and his family but will his family accept him back into the fold or will they realise the man he really is? EastEnders spoilers have revealed that Nish’s return spells trouble and not just for the Panesars.On joining EastEnders, Navin said: "It’s been great – everyone has been lovely.

Sid Owen is to make an epic return to EastEnders as the beloved star will reprise his iconic role of Ricky Butcher.And while Sid returns to Albert Square, newcomer Navin Chowdhry is set to join the cast as well.Fans will no doubt be over the moon to hear about the return of Ricky Butcher later this year, and after more than 10 years since his last appearance - it's really no wonder. READ NEXT: I'm A Celeb's Adam Woodyatt fights back tears as he opens up on 'new start' after splitWhen he arrives back on Albert Square, Ricky will come face-to-face with his ex-wife Sam Mitchell, as well as being reunited with his sister Janine.The siblings are said to "quickly get up to no good" - but what could this possibly entail?On returning to the soap, Sid Owen said that he was "delighted to be back at EastEnders," adding: "I can’t wait to see what Ricky Butcher has been up to these past few years and how he’s going to react to seeing some familiar faces including old flames.

EastEnders beauty Danniella Westbrook has made a quick hospital dash amid a health scare and her recent split from her jailed fiancé. Returning to hospital on Saturday night (August 27) after a "health shock" earlier this summer, the former Sam Mitchell actress updated her fans with a worrying selfie on her Instagram page.Snapping a quick photo for her Instagram stories, Danniella could be seen donning a blue disposable face mask and elaborate fluffy faux eyelashes.