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EastEnders fans believe they've figured out another big return, just as rumours swirl about villain Dean Wicks making a comeback. Last week, reports suggested that actor Matt Di Angelo is returning to the BBC One soap after seven years, having last appeared in 2016 when his character was acquitted of attempting to assault Roxy Mitchell, played by Rita Simons.

EastEnders stars Cheryl Fergison and Linda Henry led the celebrity arrivals at Paul O'Grady's funeral on Thursday as a host of famous faces turned up to mourn their late friend. Comedian Jo, 65, dressed in all black with a bandana as she paid her respects to Paul, who died unexpectedly at home at the age of 67, alongside ex-EastEnders star Cheryl, 57. Linda Henry – who is known for playing Shirley on EastEnders – was also early to arrive, as she looked deep in thought as she sported a black fedora and button down tailored coat.

ITV star was laid to rest in Kent on Thursday April 20, following his death aged 67 last month. Ronnie Wood, Jo Brand, Gaby Roslin and BBC EastEnders star Linda Henry were all in attendance. Peter Tatchell also appeared, alongside Jo Brand.

A host of famous faces have arrived at Paul O’Grady’s funeral to mourn their late friend.The TV favourite passed away “unexpectedly” aged 67 on 28 March, leaving his friends, family and fans heartbroken. Paul is being laid to rest in a private ceremony in Kent, where the star had lived for 20 years years. Ahead of the service, fans of the late comic and presenter lined the streets to pay their respects – dogs and all.

After a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the British Soap Awards will return for 2022 on ITV. The usual annual event sees the UK’s biggest soaps compete against each other to bag the night’s variety of awards.

There's a Bad Girls reunion going down in Walford as actress Simone Lahbib gets set to join EastEnders.The TV star, who is best known for playing Larkhall governor Helen Stewart in the ITV prison drama, is arriving in the square with a huge storyline that is apparently linked to Mick Carter.

EastEnders is home to the Carter family who have been causing chaos on the BBC soap since 2013, living in the pub Queen Vic. Mick Carter played by Danny Dyer; his wife Linda Carter played by Kellie Bright; his mother Shirley Carter who is portrayed by Linda Henry; and her sister Tina Carter played by Luisa Bradshaw White, are the main characters.

Linda Henry has broken down after revealing she hasn't been able to see her grandson as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 57 year old, who is known for portraying the tough character Shirley Carter on the popular BBC soap EastEnders, couldn't hold back the tears as she discussed her two year old grandson on Monday's Secrets From The Square.

Luisa Bradshaw-White has played Tina Carter in hit BBC soap EastEnders since she joined the soap in 2013. She took on the role as Mick Carter's aunt starring alongside Danny Dyer and Linda Henry who plays Shirley Carter – her onscreen sister.The actress has been on the soap for five years now and recently revealed that the role was made especially for her.

EastEnders actress Linda Henry has played the role of Shirley Carter since 2006. Shirley has been embroiled in some turbulent storylines over the years, including her best friend Heather Trott being murdered by then-boyfriend Phil Mitchell’s son Ben.The character has a complicated family life, with her son Mick Carter – played by Danny Dyer – originally thought to be her brother, while her two other children, Deano and Carly, no longer live in Albert Square.

EastEnders stars Linda Henry and Luisa Bradshaw-White will feature in the soap’s spin-off programme.

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison revealed her desire to return to Albert Square to reprise her tole as Heather Trott.

Fans of EastEnders are astonished after spotting soap favourite Linda Henry, who plays Shirley Carter, in an entirely different role in an episode from the 90s!