Inside EastEnders' Sam Mitchell return – 'dodging a bullet', sackings and soap snub

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EastEnders next week and it’s actress Kim Medcalf that will be gracing us with her presence. Kim played the iconic Mitchell sister between 2002 and 2005, but it was Danniella Westbrook who brought Sam to life back in the 90’s.

Daniella played Sam on and off from 1990 until 2016, while Kim helped fill in the gaps in Danniella’s absence.Fans know that the Mitchells have a rich history with Albert Square, and while Sam’s return is set to bring the drama on-screen, it’s certainly done the same off-screen.As Sam’s return edges closer, Daily Star are looking at the feud surrounding the recasting of Sam Mitchell.BBC bosses confirmed in January that EastEnders legend Sam Mitchell will be returning to the soap.

Since arriving on screens back in 1990, Sam, then played by Danniella Westbrook, wreaked havoc across the square at every given opportunity, so fans were more than excited at the prospect of her return.During Sam's several stints's in the soap, the character was involved in various high-profile storylines, including cheating on her husband Ricky and the murder of Dirty Den.Over the years, Danniella has predominantly played the fiery blonde, but Kim Medcalf also had her share of the action between the years 2002 and 2005.After a six-year absence, the BBC announced that Sam is set to ruffle a few more feathers ahead of her arrival, but this time, it was Kim who got the call instead of Danniella.After news about Sam’s return broke, a snubbed Danniella immediately hit out on Twitter about her replacement and made no secret of the fact she wasn't happy with the decision.The first cryptic message in the string of tweets said: “Well well well who knew all I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet.”In another tweet posted.