 EastEnders legend Rita Simons has been teasing fans ahead of her debut in Hollyoaks. The soap star is best known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in the BBC One show, so many fans were shocked when news broke she is swapping Walford for the Hollyoaks village. Her character promises to bring big drama, with the role now confirmed to be long-term. A source told Metro.co.uk: 'There's a real buzz in the air about Rita joining the show – she's a great signing! 'Bosses have big plans for the character, who is going to be at the centre of some really big storylines and make a real impact. 'To say she is going to stir things up will be an understatement.' With her first scenes set to air soon, Rita has posted on her social media, sharing her excitement over joining the show: Swapping Walford for the Hollyoaks village! (Picture: Shutterstock) 'Well! The news is out! So excited to be joining the fabulous cast of @Hollyoaks later this year! Can't tell you who I'm playing but I can tell you she's gonna be trouble! Massive shout to my gorgeous agents', she said. As Rita settles into her new job, she will no doubt continue to be asked about her role in EastEnders and the possibility of returning in the future. When she isn't in Hollyoaks, of course! Roxy and Ronnie's (Samantha Womack) deaths are still talked about to this day. They both died in six years ago after drowning in a swimming pool, but fans of the beloved characters believe they could still be alive. Rita has been getting settled into her new role (Picture: Backgrid) We saw Roxy a few months ago during a counselling session with Amy (Ellie Dadd) and the Branning family. Roxy returned as a figment of her daughter's imagination, who had been struggling with her mental health. Rita certainly isn't ruling out another future return to the soap either. 'I could come back because you didn't see my body,' she mused. 'I did this for the fans, the fans own this show. It's t){kind=link}
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EastEnders legend Rita Simons has been teasing fans ahead of her debut in Hollyoaks.
The soap star is best known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in the BBC One show, so many fans were shocked when news broke she is swapping Walford for the Hollyoaks village.
Her character promises to bring big drama, with the role now confirmed to be long-term.
A source told Metro.co.uk: ‘There’s a real buzz in the air about Rita joining the show – she’s a great signing!