Samantha Mitchell: Last News

Sam Mitchell arrived back in Walford on Tuesday, 21 November and brought plenty of drama with her, leaving EastEnders fans thrilled. Sam (Kim Medcalf) made her highly anticipated return to Albert Square in surprise scenes, which saw her thrown out of the back of a van by a thug in front of brother Phil Mitchell, who just so happened to be standing outside at the moment she arrived. Dressed in one of her signature blazers, Sam tumbled to the floor alongside her suitcase before standing up to reveal a large cut across her cheekbone, with Phil looking at her in dismay.

Former EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after her EastEnders role was recast.The actress is headed to the West End to play the Fairy Godmother in adult pantomime, Sinderfella which has been dubbed a “delightful and risqué version" of Disney's Cinderella. Danniella, 48, will play the role alongside Big Brother's Simon Gross who is cast as one of the Ugly Sisters and a show insider said the former soap star "couldn't wait to get back to her acting roots".The source told The Sun: "She is nervous as she hasn't acted since she returned to EastEnders back in 2016, but her passion has always been acting so she is super excited for this next chapter of her career." Daniella played Sam Mitchell in EastEnders during the 1990s and she recently hit out at the BBC for recasting a different actress as her former character.

EastEnders after the heartthrob cheated on Nancy Carter.The resident player recently strayed away from his beloved girlfriend after getting drunk with Samantha Mitchell and having a one-night stand with Phil's younger sister.But their secret rendezvous was almost rumbled by Zack's older sister, Sharon Watts believed she had spent the night listening to him and Nancy.Shortly after she left her home, Sam wandered down the stairs in a barely-there outfit – much to Zack's horror.Hoping to cause some drama, Sam opened Sharon's front door wearing just a hoodie and a towel on her head.But now fans think they've figured out a brutal ending for the barman."Shirley will kill you Zack if she knew the truth #EastEnders," said one.While a second added: "Oh Nancy, I'm pleased she's apologised it's just a shame that Zack has shown his true colours in the end #EastEnders.""Too late to have regrets now Zack.

Danniella Westbrook revealed on Monday that she nearly crashed her car after seeing what she thought appeared to be a “dead body” on the side of the road.The 48 year old sounded stunned at the apparent prank in a clip uploaded to Instagram Stories on Monday as she filmed what looked like a pillow dressed in a grey hoodie perched beside a fence outdoors. “Looks like someone’s sat there,” Danniella said in the short piece of footage, before quickly finding the funny side of the situation.

EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has taken a subtle swipe at the BBC soap. It was recently announced that ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street would be seeing a slight change in their scheduling - which Danniella reckons will be the end of EastEnders.Taking to Twitter to share her thoughts, Danniella said: "Can you imagine when they move Emmerdale to 7:30pm how much the ratings on other channels will drop through the floor...

When it was announced that Sam Mitchell was returning to EastEnders, the actress Daniella Westbrook who formerly played the role may have been expecting a phone call offering her the part. However, the role will once again be played by Kim Medcalf, 48, who took over from Daniella from 2002 until 2005. But following the reports, Danniella, 48, seems to be smarting about the decision.

EastEnders role. In view of her 228,600 followers, the actress wrote on Sunday that she had “dodged a bullet”.She penned: “Well well well who knew.“All I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet.”On Sunday, EastEnders’ official Twitter account shared the news Kim was set to take back the role after portraying it from 2002 to 2005.It announced: “Sam is returning to Walford, bringing all the Mitchell mischief and mayhem with her...“Kim Medcalf has said: ‘She’s a brilliant character and I can’t wait to get back in The Square this spring.’“And we can't wait to see her explosive return!”The BBC's head of continuing drama Kate Oates said: "I have long wanted to bring Sam back into the family fold."Her return is guaranteed to be explosive.“She is due to start filming in a couple of weeks' time, with fans thrilled troubled Sam is back in Walford."Reacting to the news on Twitter, Danniella wished the new Sam Mitchell star luck as she claimed her legal team would be “in touch” with the programme’s bosses."Wishing Kym the best of luck at @BBCEastenders," she wrote.She went on: "Yet again this poor woman has to recreate a Samantha Mitchell as close to my last two recent come backs on the square go smash it darling..x"“Oh but not to @bbceastenders my legal team will be in touch to know why..."In an separate post, she added: "Bet you all can’t wait for my new book now can ya …..“Oh it’s gonna go way back to the things I’ve never ever told #beafraidpeople #itsallgood." (sic)Danniella had previously addressed the lack of contact from the BBC regarding her role.She told her 79,300 Instagram followers: “The @bbceastenders have not contacted me to say they are re casting or if they have.

Danniella Westbrook has assured EastEnders fans there will be as many bombshells in her next autobiography as there are on an average week in Albert Square. The actress tweeted a teaser of what fans can expect in her new book on Sunday 30 January, after threatening to take legal action against the BBC soap after she was snubbed for the revival role of Sam Mitchell. Actress Kim Medcalf, who played Sam from 2002 to 2005, has been chosen as the Sam that will return to Albert Square.

Susanna Reid and Richard Arnold poked fun at Daniella Westbrook's explosive reaction to being recast on EastEnders.

Danniella Westbrook has revealed that she is "dodged a bullet" in light of Kim Medcalf returning to Eastenders as Sam Mitchell.The star originally played Phil Mitchell's sister in the BBC One soap throughout the nineties and has made a couple of comebacks throughout the years.However, it has been announced that Kim will be returning to the role after starring as Sam between 2002 and 2005.In light of the news, Danniella tweeted: "Well well well who knew all I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet"This comes after she had publicly blasted the BBC after she was seemingly snubbed by the BBC soap.The talented actress seemed extra surprised by the news as she had successfully turned her life around and is focusing on the brighter parts of her life.The 48-year-old also threatened to take legal action against the programme in an angry tweet.She wrote: "Wishing Kym the best of luck at @BBCEastenders__ yet again this poor woman has to recreate a Samantha Mitchell as close to my last two recent come backs on the square go smash it darling..x oh but not to @bbceastenders my legal team will be in touch."In another tweet, she added: "Bet you all can’t wait for my new book now can ya ….. oh it’s gonna go way back to the things I’ve never ever told #beafraidpeople #itsallgood."Earlier this month, Danniella had commented on the rumours BBC was recasting Sam, but seemed slightly calmer, meaning perhaps she was holding out some hope of returning to Albert Square.She stated: " The @bbceastenders have not contacted me to say they are re casting or if they have.

EASTENDERS fans have been left furious by the BBC's plans to create a new "woke" soap to rival Albert Square. BBC Three controller Fiona Campbell revealed her ambition as the service returns from online only to regular channels from tomorrow. But a third of people already believe the BBC is too woke.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed her career change after threatening the BBC with legal action over her Sam Mitchell snub. The former soap actress - who played Sam in BBC One's EastEnders - was cast aside as Kim Medcalf was cast as her old character in a reprise of the role. Danniella, 48, lashed out over the weekend and threatened legal action against the broadcaster following the casting announcement.

Danniella Westbrook has blasted the BBC after she was snubbed to reprise the role of Sam Mitchell on EastEnders.

EastEnders, as when she learnt she had been overlooked for the Walford icon's return to Albert Square, she fired off a confrontational tweet warning that the channel would be hearing from her legal team.

Actress Danniella Westbrook has threatened BBC soap EastEnders with legal action after she’s snubbed for the role she previously played in the show. The role will be played by Kim Medcalf, 48, who took portrayed Sam from 2002 until 2005. Danniella, 48, has taken to Twitter to share her feelings on being snubbed for the role.The former soap star appears to be taking aim at the BBC show with a first tweet that said: “Well well well who knew (three laughing face emojis) all I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet” followed by a praying hands emoji.

Danniella Westbrook has taken aim the BBC after being snubbed by producers to reprise the role of Sam Mitchell on EastEnders.At the weekend, it was announced that Kim Medcalf - who had previously played Peggy Mitchell's daughter on the soap - had been selected over Danniella to return to Albert Square.While the 48-year-old actress wanted to wish Kim well, Danniella also made it clear that she wasn't happy with how the decision had gone and even threatened a legal dispute.Unhappy with the outcome, she penned: "Wishing Kim the best of luck at @BBCEastenders__ yet again this poor woman has to recreate a Samantha Mitchell as close to my last two recent come backs on the square go smash it darling... x."Oh but not to @bbceastenders my legal team will be in touch."In a follow up tweet moments later, the ex TV star added: "Bet you all can't wait for my new book now can ya..."Oh it's gonna go way back to the things I’ve never ever told #beafraidpeople #itsallgood."A third tweet then read: "Both of my current autobiographies are available on @amazon the other side of nowhere and faith hope and clarity."Danniella's recent rant on social media lands after she'd addressed being replaced on the programme last month.Judging by her post at the time, Danniella didn't seem bothered that BBC producers had not asked her to re-audition for the role.On Instagram Danniella told her 78,000 followers: "The @bbceastenders have not contacted me to say they are re casting or if they have."But that’s ok.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has threatened to sue the BBC after her EastEnders character Sam Mitchell is recast. The 48-year-old played the daughter of Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell in 1990 when she was just 17.

Former EastEnder Sid Owen is dating restaurant worker Victoria, who the actor first dated 23 years ago and he has said he is “the happiest he’s ever been”. Sid played one of EastEnders' most popular characters, loveable mechanic Ricky Butcher, and he returned to the soap twice and last hit our screens as Ricky in 2012.

EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook, who was best known for playing Samantha Mitchell in the soap has unveiled her glamorous new look to her fans online and thanked them for their support through her "darkest times". Taking to Instagram to flaunt her brand new look, Danniella, 47, also gave her fans a very emotional message.The TV star thanked her close pals, family and fans for helping her to embrace every situation that had been thrown at her in the past, as well as continuing to support her while she managed her bipolar disorder.Posing in a friend's salon, the blonde beauty sat elegantly on a picturesque swing, with bouquets of flowers above her head.The mother of two wore a tightly fitted black polar-neck top and navy blue jeans.

Perfume Genius has shared the first of three fan-directed music videos for his song, ‘Without You’, taken from his fifth studio album ‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’.The artist – real name Michael Hadreas – released the album in May, alongside a competition announcement asking fans to submit music video ideas for ‘Without You’. Three fans were selected as directors, and each received up to $1,000 for the making of the video and another $1,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.Fans Liz Lian, Samantha Mitchell and Kristin Massa were selected to direct their own visual interpretation of the song.