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EastEnders Ricky Butcher return 'sealed' - Sam Mitchell love triangle to Janine's exit
EastEnders fans flocked to social media recently, after BBC bosses announced that Sid Owen would return to the soap as Ricky Butcher.Ricky was last seen on Albert Square more than a decade ago - but what is the reason behind his sudden return?Viewers have taken to social media and fan forums to speculate about Ricky's return and what this could mean for other characters, including his sister Janine and ex-wife Sam Mitchell.READ NEXT: EastEnders Janine downfall 'sealed' - Haunted by Barry's ghost to Mick murder plotAs fans wonder what the reason is behind Ricky's return, Daily Star takes a look at some theories behind his upcoming storyline.Fans 'worked out' that Ricky might be returning to the square earlier this year, after his sister Janine Butcher called him to borrow money.She could be seen picking up a phone in the Queen Vic Pub, saying: "Ricky, it's your favourite sister! Can you call me back? I need to borrow some money..."Following the phone call between the Butcher siblings, viewers flocked to Twitter to predict Ricky's return with one person saying: "OMG Praying for a Ricky return!". A second fan added: "Janine calling Ricky please let him come back #EastEnders."Since Ricky's return has been confirmed, fans have speculated that his sudden arrival on the square has something to do with Janine and her welfare - especially following her cover-up of the near-fatal car crash involving Linda Carter.One said: "Janine needs to be kept on a straight and narrow path.
