EastEnders have announced that iconic character Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, will be making a return in December, as they shared details in a huge statement online
EastEnders has announced that an iconic character will return to the BBC soap. Sam Mitchell will be making a return to Walford after two years when she left for Spain in 2023, just months after her long-awaited return to the show.
Sam had been off screen since 2016. She was previously played by original actress Danniella Westbrook, but now Kim is back to reprise her much-loved role in December.
The official EastEnders Instagram page shared a huge statement announcing that Sam will be back for a ‘short stint’ and shared a first look picture of the soap star.
The statement read: “First-look pictures of Sam Mitchell who heads back to Walford this Christmas as Kim Medcalf reprises her much-loved role in December for a short stint.
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“Whilst Sam has only been away from Albert Square for almost two years, Walford has changed immensely since she left, most notably with enemy and ex-murder accomplice Zoe Slater now residing there.”
Jogging fans’ memory on her story, they added: “Zoe and Sam have not seen each other for over 20 years, and whilst there is no doubt that Zoe has had difficult times, she never took any lawful responsibility for her role in Den Watts’ murder which Sam initially took the blame for.
“As the enemies come face-to-face for the first time, only time will tell if the pair are willing to put their troubles from the past aside, or if Sam has an ulterior motive for revenge…
“If her past behaviour is anything to go by, Sam will not receive a warm welcome from her family upon her return, but with a troubling situation causing concern for the estranged Mitchell sister, it soon becomes apparent that Sam needs her family now more than ever…”
Kim Medcalf said it was a ‘joy’ to be asked to return and that she ‘loves’ the character Sam. She said: “It’s such a joy to be asked to come back to EastEnders, especially as it’s the festive period and you know there will always be plenty of fireworks.
“I love the character of Sam, she always causes drama wherever she goes, but she also has that vulnerable side too, which is great to play. It’s also lovely being back on set with the fantastic cast and to see old friends and new faces.”
EastEnders Executive Producer, Ben Wadey, is also thrilled. He said: “I’m delighted to welcome Kim Medcalf back to EastEnders for a short stint later this year.
“It’s no secret that wherever Sam Mitchell goes, drama inevitably follows, and with ex-accomplice Zoe Slater back in the Square, only time will tell if there is space for forgiveness between the pair, or whether battle lines will be drawn.”
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