EastEnders fans notice new star as BBC soap recasts Stacey Slater’s son Arthur

EastEnders viewers were thrilled to see a very familiar face back on our screens, as Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) made a surprise return to the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on Thursday 7 April, Sean appeared via FaceTime to speak to both his sister Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and his mum Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) amid her mental health struggle storyline. Soap fans watched as Stacey got in touch with her brother after growing increasingly worried about their mum Jean’s state of mind following her recent behaviour.

Joe Swash left his fans surprised as he proudly unveiled that he had landed a new cookbook entitled Joe's Kitchen.The 40 year old first showed his culinary skills, or lack thereof, as he famously failed to boil an egg while competing on Celebrity MasterChef last year. While the former EastEnders star made some other mishaps throughout the show, his final dishes still managed to impress and secure his place in the final before he lost out to winner Kadeena Cox.

EastEnders fans are calling for a "proper conclusion" and tribute for June Brown on the BBC soap, following the legendary actress' passing. Walford icon June died on Sunday 3 April at the age of 95. She played Albert Square's favourite elderly resident Dot Cotton for 35 years and has long remained one of the most popular characters on the show after first landing on the soap in 1985.

Eastenders actress June Brown was one of the show’s much loved stars after she played Dot Cotton for 35 years on the BBC soap.The TV star died "peacefully" at her home on Sunday at the age of 95 on Sunday 3 April. June first appeared on the BBC soap's set in July 1985, during the first year the show aired, appearing as Dorothy Cotton before she was lovingly nicknamed “Dot” later on by the cast and eventually viewers.

EastEnders actress June Brown and pop sensation Lady Gaga once met on the Graham Norton Show, and the interaction was one of the sweetest and most adorable moments to grace TV screens. The throwback comes as it was sadly announced that the Dot Cotton star, who appeared on the soap for 35 years, has died at the age of 95.

Springwatch star Michaela Strachan left All Star Musicals fans amazed on Sunday's episode as she impressed with her "incredible" tap dancing skills.The Countryfile star, 55, performed a dazzling routine from 42nd Street where she showed off both her singing and dance moves with an entire stage entourage. Speaking prior to the routine, Michaela admitted that the last time she had tap danced was 37 years ago and she soon left viewers, as well as the judges Elaine Paige, Samantha Barks and Trevor Dion Nicholas, amazed.Taking to Twitter, one person said: "Michaela.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty looked worlds away from her character Whitney Dean on Sunday as she unveiled a new blonde hair transformation.The actress, 30, took to Instagram to show off her Britney Spears inspired makeover where she wore a costume from the pop star's hit music video Toxic. Posting a collection of selfies, the actress donned blonde hair with long extensions, piercing blue eye shadow and a cabin crew costume complete with matching hat.

EastEnders viewers were left taken-aback when they caught sight of the newly "polished" Sharon Watts upon her return to Albert Square this week. Actress Letitia Dean, 54, came back for her latest scenes in Walford looking more glam than ever before, and it's not the only new thing of late as she made a recent comment about the soap's new set too. With her honey blonde locks styled into layers, the fan-favourite character strolled back into the soap showing off her fabulous tan and sun-kissed glow.

Cheryl Fergison has been spotted busking in Lancashire after taking up a new career.The actress, 56, starred as Heather Trott on EastEnders between the years of 2007 and 2012.Ten years on from leaving the popular BBC soap, Cheryl appears to have taken a break from acting to pursue her love of singing. In a bid to advertise a banquet and karaoke night she’s hosting at Great Fortune House in Cleveleys, she took to the streets to give a snippet of what people can expect from the night.The event is set to take place tomorrow, Friday 25 March, from 7pm onwards.

Former EastEnders actor Danny Walters looked worlds away from his character Keanu Taylor over the weekend as he showed off his new look in Amsterdam. The actor, 28, who left the BBC One soap in 2020 after almost three years on Albert Square, took to Instagram to post a collection of snaps from his getaway.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Maisie Smith returned as her character Tiffany Butcher for a "perfect ending" with Keegan Baker (Zack Morris).Tiffany made an emotional exit from Walford in December where she headed to Germany after she sent a letter to estranged husband Keegan, explaining that if he wanted to get back together to meet her at the station – but if he did not she enclosed divorce papers.The love letter was unfortunately intercepted by a meddling Liam Butcher, who didn't want his sister to get back with her husband, and he took the note out of the envelope and left the divorce papers inside.Tiffany made a return to Albert Square on Thursday's episode after learning that Keegan was struggling following the news that Gray Atkins had murdered his sister Chantelle. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.