![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eastenders-star-returns-to-soap-five-months-after-shock-exit/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/newspress-collage-23962109-1694723654977.jpg&description=shock arrival Published : 21:36, 14 Sep 2023 Updated : 21:36, 14 Sep 2023 AN EASTENDERS star has returned to the soap five months after her shock exit. Soap fans will be delighted to know Sam Mitchell is heading back to Walford later this year. 4 AN EastEnders star has returned to the soap five months after her shock exit Credit: BBC 4 Soap fans will be delighted to know Sam Mitchell is heading back to Walford later this year Credit: BBC 4 Viewers previously watched as Sam exited Albert Square to head to Spain to manage a luxury new bar in a hotel Credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron The character who is now played by Kim Medcalf, has already returned to the iconic set. According to Metro.co.uk, Kim is filming her return scenes after departing the BBC One soap in April this year. Kim, 49, has played Sam Mitchell on and off in the show from 2002 to 2005 and then again from 2022. Viewers previously watched as Sam exited Albert Square to head to Spain to manage a luxury new bar in a hotel. She later called Jack Branning to tell him she would be staying on until "at least the end of summer" as the hotel had been inundated with guests. It's left fans fearing she may never return to Walford but their fears have now been quashed. When she returns she'll meet her granddaughter Charlie who was born earlier this month. And with EastEnders lining up a Christmas bloodbath storyline Sam is likely to be involved. Kim was recently spotted out in London after a black cab driver took a selfie with the soap star. She was smiling while wearing a white top with a multi-coloured detailing on it and her blonde hair hanging loosely around her shoulders. Danniella Westbrook originally played the role of Sam Mitchell but was axed by Beeb bosses. EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 4 According to Metro.co.uk, Kim is filming her return scenes Credit: BBC We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team?){kind=link}
AN EASTENDERS star has returned to the soap five months after her shock exit.
Soap fans will be delighted to know Sam Mitchell is heading back to Walford later this year.
The character who is now played by Kim Medcalf, has already returned to the iconic set.
According to Metro.co.uk, Kim is filming her return scenes after departing the BBC One soap in April this year.
Kim, 49, has played Sam Mitchell on and off in the show from 2002 to 2005 and then again from 2022.