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READ MORE: EastEnders fans brand Denise's put-down of Sam 'best line ever'TV presenter Kate Thornton replied, “Well you won’t be going hungry anytime soon! Sending love and good health,” while former All Saints member Natalie Appleton said, “Fabulous Oli wow!!!! Love you my precious girl soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. ” Samantha’s on-screen sister Rita Simon, who played Roxy Mitchell, simply commented: “Yes! Eat woman…. eat it all!” The actress shared the news back in August after the death of Grease icon Olivia Newton-John.

When it comes Walford villains, EastEnders bad boy Dean Wicks is about as evil as the come, with the suave dad of one having racked up quite the list of offences over the years on the soap. Among his long list of crimes are the rape of Linda Carter, attempted rape of Roxy Mitchell, attempted murder of his own mum Shirley and, most recently, deliberately tampering with ill daughter Jade's medication to avoid her leaving the country.

Hot on the heels of this year’s explosive Christmas whodunnit storyline, EastEnders fans have high hopes for the soap’s 40th anniversary next year after several eagled eyed fans claim to have spotted proof that two characters will be returning from the dead. According to fans, Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell could be making a come back, despite having being killed off on screen! Of course, death has never been a barrier to other characters from returning, with Dirty Den Watts, Kathy Beale and Cindy Beale all having returned to the soap after previously being killed on the soap.

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 legend Rita Simons is swapping Walford for Cheshire as she has joined the cast of Hollyoaks.The 46 year old, is going to ruffle feathers when she arrives on the show. A source has told the Sun: "Rita’s new character will certainly ruffle feathers and is set to stir the pot. Hollyoaks fans can expect plenty of fireworks.

EastEnders star Rita Simons is set to make an iconic comeback to the small screen but this time she will take a leap across to another soap favourite - Hollyoaks.

It's been an exciting time for EastEnders fans with the coming and going of many beloved characters, from Lola Pearce-Brown's (Danielle Harold) upcoming death to the arrival of the mysterious Knight family, featuring the likes of Bond actor Colin Salmon and Strictly's Molly Rainford. However, as well as brand new characters being introduced to the show by showrunner Chris Clenshaw, 2023 is set to have a few surprises in store with a number of Albert Square icons heading back to their East London roots over the next few months.

EastEnders star Rita Simons has revealed she could be about to make a huge soap comeback, but it wouldn't be on the BBC One soap. The actress appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday (April 28) after fans saw her return to Walford in emotional scenes.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Roxy Mitchell made a "heartbreaking" return. Roxy, played by Rita Simons, made an emotional return as her daughter Amy struggled with her mental health following the breakdown of her father, Jack Branning's, marriage amid her step-mum Denise Fox's infidelity.

When EastEnders fans found out that soap icon, Rita Simons, who played Roxy Mitchell for 10 years was returning to Albert Square, it’s safe to say that they were both excited and baffled. Mainly due to the fact that Simons’ character was killed off in 2017 alongside her on-screen sister, Ronnie Mitchell, who was played by Samantha Womack.

EastEnders have confirmed that Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, will be the centre of an eating disorder storyline in the coming months.

EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell star Rita Simons has teased a potential full-time return despite her character's past BBC One soap death. Roxy is set for an emotional comeback on Thursday's episode, where her daughter Amy has been struggling with her mental health in recent weeks following the breakdown of her father, Jack Branning's, marriage amid her step-mum Denise Fox's infidelity. As the family attend a group therapy session, Amy is encouraged to open up about her emotions surrounding the loss of her mum, who drowned alongside her sister Ronnie back in 2017.

Roxy Mitchell is set to make a shock return to EastEnders despite dying several years ago. The character died in tragic scenes in 2017 alongside her sister Ronnie, played by Samantha Womack.

Rita Simons is set to reprise her iconic character of Roxy Mitchell in some special scenes in Thursday's episode of EastEnders. Roxy's daughter Amy has been struggling with her mental health in recent weeks, exacerbated by the breakdown of her father, Jack Branning's, marriage, following the revelation of her step-mum Denise's infidelity.

EastEnders fans may be pleased to see a familiar face in Thursday's episode of the popular long-running soap as Rita Simons briefly returns as fan-favourite character Roxy Mitchell. Roxy will appear as a figment of her daughter Amy's imagination, marking the characters first on-screen appearance since her death in January 2017.

EastEnders viewers are convinced that Roxy Mitchell is set to return to the soap despite being killed off in an episode back in 2017. Rita Simons took on the role of party-loving Roxy Mitchell, who, along with her sister Ronnie Mitchell, was killed in a freak accident that saw them drown in a swimming pool.

EastEnders star Rita Simons couldn't be prouder of her daughter Maiya after the budding actress starred in a TV programme - which went on to be nominated twice for a BAFTA. The Roxy Mitchell star's daughter, 16, took on the role of Kaz in Silverpoint - a story about four children who discover why they have a connection to an alien presence in the woods where a Summer Camp is held. Maiya's character Kaz was a rebellious teenager who often ended up in trouble with the adult characters in charge of the summer camp.

On screen, viewers of EastEnders will know actress Ellie Dadd for her portrayal of Jack Branning and the late Roxy Mitchell’s daughter Amy Mitchell. Ellie is the fifth actress to play the troubled teen after arriving in Albert Square back in 2022, with a spokesperson for EastEnders saying at the time that she had been cast as her character prepares to “take on more challenging adult storylines” in future episodes. In fact, soon after arriving on our screens, Ellie was involved with a mental health storyline, which left viewers at home dubbing the episode one of the “most touching” plot they’d seen from the soap.

Rita Simons has revealed that she had to ask a co-star for help after she became stuck in a bathroom while naked.The embarrassing incident occurred while the former EastEnders star, 46, was filming her TV comeback as part of the reality series Pilgrimage, which sees a group of celebrities of different faiths trekking together on a historical pilgrimage.The trek proved somewhat challenging for Rita, whose scoliosis can cause pain and mobility issues. It was in a hostel along the pilgrimage route that the actress became stuck in a toilet and had to ask her co-star Su Pollard for help.

She’s famous for playing party-loving Roxy Mitchell, but we’re about to see a completely different side to EastEnders actress Rita Simons as she explores her Jewish faith in the new series of Pilgrimage. For Rita, 46, taking on the Catholic pilgrimage route of Portugal’s Fatima Way with six other celebrities was a welcome chance to show people who she really is.

EastEnders star Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell on the BBC soap, got glammed up to celebrate her 18th birthday as the star looked worlds away from her character.The actress normally wears colourful T-shirts, track-suits and jeans as teen Amy on the soap.The character also styles her blonde locks into a plain straight style with a half-up ponytail and a centre parting. But the stunning beauty pulled out all the stops to show her own style for her big birthday, as she posted a snap of her blowdried tresses and ultra glam makeup on Instagram. Opting for full smokey eyeshadow and eyeliner, the teen star finished off her look with a slick of lipgloss and bronzed cheeks as she got ready for the big night out.

Gillian Taylforth) is set to support Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in upcoming EastEnders scenes that will see her cruelly reminded of her ordeal at the hands of Dean Wicks. Linda is set to discover that Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) has been staying with her son Dean, despite knowing the torment he put Linda through after raping her in 2014.

Samantha Womack has shared an update on her cancer treatment and thanked her fans for all of their love and support. The former EastEnders actress, 49, announced that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer following the death of Grease actress Olivia Newton-John, who passed away last month 30 years after she'd first been given her diagnosis. After recently revealing that she had undergone an operation, Samantha has now revealed that she's due to start chemotherapy treatment.

Albert Square is set for another dramatic week as EastEnders fans will see Amy Mitchell rushed to hospital after taking drugs.The drugs are bought by a desperate Stuart (played by Ricky Champ). But with Linda's words still ringing in his ears, he decides against taking them and ends up giving them to Jada. He heads to the GP but after failing to get an appointment he snaps and creates a situation in the surgery.

Rita Simons has shared a sweet photo of herself with her daughter Maiya as the pair spent the day together.The 45 year old, who recently said she "wanted to hurt herself" over her depression following her divorce, took to her Instagram feed to post the snap for her 488,000 followers to see. EastEnders star Rita, who is well known for having played the role of Roxy Mitchell in the soap opera, looked stunning as she posed in a leopard print top while holding up a glass of what appears to be white wine. Her daughter, 16, offered a small smile as she cuddled into her mum while wearing a bright green patterned halter neck top with blue jeans, which she paired with heavy black eyeliner.

EastEnders actress Rita Simons has been offering her support to her daughter as she appears in her first major TV project. Rita, 45, is best known for playing the role of Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap and it turns out acting talent runs in the family as her 16 year old daughter Maiya Silveston has followed in her footsteps. Maiya plays Kaz in Silverpoint, a 13-part drama about four kids who went missing in the woods in 1997.

Former EastEnders star Rita Simons has detailed falling into a "deep depression" following the breakdown of her 14 year marriage.The 44 year old had been separated from her hairdresser Theo Silveston for two years before the pair, who share twin daughters Jaimee and Maiya, 15, officially divorced in 2020. And the soap star has explained that her mental health took a turn following the split, and she had to force herself to "get out there" to work because she's a "grafter". However, despite her efforts to stay focused on her career, the actress admitted that she reached a "crisis point" while touring with the play The Cold House on Cold Hill in 2019.

Weakest Link appearance, we look back at her life - including a very famous relative. READ MORE: Coleen Nolan 'mortified' and 'sick' at new man's 'first TV interview' Soap fans will recognise Rita as the feisty Roxy Mitchell. The star brought a number of iconic story-lines to life during her years on the show, with her character ultimately drowning in a swimming pool alongside her on-screen sister Ronnie, My London reports.

Rita Simons revealed on Monday's Lorraine that her daughter Maiya, 15, has followed in her acting footsteps and has bagged a lead role in a sci-fi drama.The former EastEnders star, 44, best known for playing Roxy Mitchell on the BBC One soap, shared that Maiya has been gone since May and won't be back until September as she gets stuck into the exciting project.

Ex-Eastenders Bradley Branning actor Charlie Clements is now working as a chef after acting jobs dried up.The actor shared the story of how he went from Albert Square to the kitchen with his fans on social media.

Rita Simons, who is best known for playing vampy barmaid Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders, has let OK! VIP Club members in on the secrets from her career that she has never divulged before. In the exclusive video, the actress – who starred on I'm A Celebrity...

Rita Simons' family home in Hertforshire is a far cry from the humble abode her EastEnders character Roxy Mitchell lived in on Albert Square. Luckily for us, the 43-year-old is giving OK! VIP club members an exclusive look inside the house, which includes many incredible features including a plush bedroom and incredible home gym.

EastEnders legend Rita Simons has revealed how she lost more than a stone in weight and was “physically ill“ as she battled depression, insomnia and tried to come to terms with her divorce. Speaking exclusively to OK! Magazine the star, who played the fierce Roxy Mitchell for nearly 10 years, opened up about the end of her marriage to hairdresser Theo Silveston, with whom she shares 15 year old twin daughters Maiya and Jaimee.

Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up hereWe've taken a look at some of the more under the radar ones. Rita Simons and Lord Alan SugarRita is best known for starring as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders for 10 years and has been dubbed a 'panto queen'.

Rita Simons has reportedly moved on from her split from her husband Theo Silveston after finding love with a theatre colleague.The ex EastEnders star, 43, is reported to be dating her Legally Blonde The Musical co-star Ben Harlow, weeks after it was revealed she has split from her husband. Rita, who played Roxy Mitchell on the BBC soap for ten years, toured with actor Ben as part of the production between September 2017 and June 2018.

Former EastEnders actress Rita Simons is splitting from her husband of 14 years.The actress, 43, who played Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap, has called time on her marriage to hairdresser Theo Silveston and the pair have been secretly living apart.The split was confirmed by Rita’s representatives, the Daily Star reports. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.