EastEnders' Peggy Mitchell returns in flashback episode - played by Jaime Winstone

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If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Teen Mom news, you probably know Amber Portwood lost custody last month of her 4-year-old son, James Glennon, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Andrew Glennon. After three years of legal battles, the judge even granted Andrew permission to relocate with the little one from Indiana to his home state of California!

It has only been five weeks since actor Ricky Champ and his wife Sammy welcomed their second child, River, into the world. But as the couple adjust to life as a family of four they tell us they have been inundated with support from the EastEnders family. Ricky, 42, who plays Stuart Highway in the soap, revealed that Danny Dyer in particular has been spoiling the newborn.

Ricky Champ and his wife Sammy have announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy, along with his adorable name. The EastEnders star, 42, who portrays Stuart Highway in the hit BBC One soap, and Sammy, 34, welcomed their first son at 4.50pm on 23 June - two weeks earlier than planned. Sammy and Ricky, who are also parents to four year old daughter Beatrix, exclusively told OK! about their son's early arrival via C-section and then revealed that they have decided to name him River, with the actor describing the moniker as "cool" and "a bit hippie".

Becoming parents of a second child isn’t without its challenges, but for EastEnders actor Ricky Champ and his wife Sammy, becoming a family of four seems to have been a seamless transition. It was only five weeks ago their son River arrived via C-section, but already the couple have found their natural rhythm, balancing the demands of a newborn with making sure their four-year-old daughter, Beatrix, gets lots of attention too.

The ex-girlfriend of EastEnders actor Max Bowden, Roisin Buckle has opened up and said “he has missed scans" and hasn't been in touch with her for a over a month. Roisin, 37, is expecting the Ben Mitchell star’s son later this year and has claimed he has not been in touch with her in six week. Max, 27, announced he and his ex-girlfriend Roisin were expecting their first child together in April despite having split up earlier in the year after a short romance that first saw them go Instagram official in October.

EastEnders has dropped a major hint that Zoe Slater could be returning to Albert Square after 17 years away from Walford.Actress Michelle Ryan made her debut back in 2000 aged 16 and played the role for five years.She hasn't been seen in Albert Square since 2005 but her mum Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) has been seen contemplating sending her an invite to her upcoming wedding to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) but she decides against doing so.READ MORE: EastEnders icon Barry leaves festival-goers stunned as he duets on-stage with Sam FenderAs fans wait to find out if Zoe shows up, Daily Star has taken a look into TV star Michelle's life away from the BBC One soap.Since her departure in 2005, Michelle has revealed that she has no plans to return.She previously told Bristol Evening Post: "I just got quite bored in the end, to be honest. Doing the same thing day in, day out.

EastEnders, it has been announced. The matriarch of the Mitchell family was a role inhabited by Dame Barbara Windsor, who joined the long-running soap in 1994 before becoming its biggest star.

PEGGY Mitchell is returning to EastEnders six years after she died. The BBC soap is bringing back to iconic character for a special flashback episode with actress Jamie Winstone playing the role made famous by Dame Barbara Windsor.

EastEnders characters including Peggy, Roxy and Ronnie Mitchell are set to return for a special episode.It has been confirmed that cast members are currently filming scenes for a special flashback instalment of the BBC One soap centred around the Mitchell family. Jaime Winstone, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell.

THE Mitchell empire looks set to collapse in EastEnders as Phil learns his sister lied to him - and son Ben collapses after taking drugs. Sam's nephew Ben (portrayed by Max Bowden) spots Jonah's drug dealer at EastEnders' latest bar, Peggy's, giving Sam a packet of drugs. Intrigued, he's taken aback when his father Phil (Steve McFadden) questions him.

EastEnders viewers are set to be glued to their screens this week as another drama-filled week unfolds on screens with Ben Mitchell's (Max Bowden) life continuing to spiral. His behaviour leaves him in deadly danger and, after upsetting daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) by missing her dance exam, he turns to drugs again instead of attending a family dinner. After leaving a voicemail, Ben collapses on the Square.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is enjoying her summer holidays and while she has left her work duties behind temporarily, she has decided to spend part of her time off with her work colleagues!MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis wows in unique psychedelic polo topThe current Strictly Come Dancing champion headed to Latitude Music Festival over the weekend and was accompanied by some of her EastEnders co-stars, including Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, and Maddy Hill, who stars as Nancy Carter.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis supports Giovanni Pernice weeks after love island romance confirmedSharing several photos from her days away, Rose looked like she was having the best time at Henham Park, Suffolk, where the festival is held every year.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis is a summer dream in stunning sunbathing snapMORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis wows in red bikini for Strictly reunionIn the first snap, the actress could be seen posing for the camera whilst wearing a denim mini skirt, a black crop top matched with a white shirt and muddy ankle boots. She accessorised her festival-approved look with a yellow bucket hat and colourful sunglasses.

EastEnders actor James Bye has been pictured enjoying a day out with his family. The TV star, who plays Martin Fowler in the BBC soap, attended a special screening of DC League of Super-Pets at London's Leicester Square on Sunday, July 24. James, 38, was joined by his wife Victoria and his three boys, Edward, 7, Louis, 6, and three year old Hugo as they took to the red carpet before the film screening.

EastEnders has appeared to drop a huge hint about another legend returning to Albert Square in this week's BBC iPlayer streaming episodes, which are yet to air on TV. In the scenes, Kat Slater is planning her wedding to Phil Mitchell and she contemplates whether to send her estranged daughter, Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan), an invite. Soap watchers will recall that Zoe was last seen in Albert Square 17 years ago and she left Walford in 2005 to move to Ibiza.

Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier has joined the cast of BBC Eastenders and has been spotted filming his debut scenes. Bobby, 19, is the eldest son of the late reality TV star Jade Goody and TV presenter Jeff Brazier. The dashing young model and actor was revealed to be heading for the Square this week, with his first appearance on the soap set to air this autumn as he joins the cast as Little Mo's son Freddie.

EastEnders. Our exclusive photos show the moment the show favourite, played by Shane Richie, arrives at the ceremony in an old van in his soap comeback. And he causes a right ding dong when he convinces bride Kat (Jessie Wallace) to jump in – leaving hubby-to-be Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) at the church.READ NEXT: Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier joins BBC's EastEnders as Little Mo's sonAn insider said: “Alfie makes a surprise appearance at the wedding and causes chaos.

Bobby Brazier is set to follow in his dad and late mum's footsteps as it's announced he is joining EastEnders in his acting debut. It has been announced today that the 19-year-old, who is the son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, will be making his way to Albert Square very soon.

EastEnders has announced that Bobby Brazier is making his acting debut in the hit BBC One soap.The 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, will be making his arrival in autumn as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater. Bobby, who is currently filming scenes, said he is "very grateful" for the opportunity and that he's "loving every minute" so far.The model, whose father is Jeff Brazier, said: "I’m really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders - so far it’s been perfect.

EastEnders icon Ross Kemp recently made a cameo in the BBC soap, after his character Grant Mitchell rang old flame Sharon Watts.The actor, who turns 58 years old today (July 21, 2022) rose to fame on EastEnders in 1990 as the tough-talking Grant, alongside on-screen brother Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell.Grant's recent call angered Phil, which does not come as a surprise after the two brothers had previously confronted one another on Albert Square throughout the years.READ NEXT: Forgotten TV icon transformations - Lovejoy actor, The Good Life star and Bread hunkHowever off-screen, Ross has also made a number of revelations about his friendship with Steve, after speculations that there was feud between the two.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at Ross and Steve's friendship away from EastEnders.Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden's characters Grant and Phil Mitchell often came to blows on Albert Square - particularly during the storyline known as "Sharongate".In 1994, EastEnders fans were left on their edge of their seats after it was revealed that Sharon Watts was having an affair with her brother in law Phil.Watched by more than 25million viewers, it has since gone down in history as one of the soap's most iconic episodes.Ross left the soap 12 years later in 2006, and since then, fans have speculated whether the Mitchell brother actors had come to blows off-screen too.Many fans began to speculate whether there was a real life feud between the two actors, after the two seemingly appeared to be in different rooms from one another at events and were rarely photographed together away from the square.However, Ross recently shut down these claims when speaking about his return to EastEnders in 2016, telling The Mirror: