Is Roxy Coming Back To Eastenders 2026

Spilling the Soap: Roxy's Return to EastEnders - A 2026 Prediction

So, I was down the local the other night, you know, The Queen Vic, and I got chatting to Dotty, of all people. Now, I know what you're thinking, "What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like that?" Well, let's just say I was researching for this very article. Anyway, Dotty starts going on about how she's been binge-watching old episodes of EastEnders, and suddenly, she leans in, eyes gleaming, and says, "Do you think Roxy could ever come back?"

Now, I've been a soap fan since I was old enough to reach the telly, and I've seen more comings and goings than Phil Mitchell's had dodgy deals. But Roxy? I mean, she's been gone for what feels like a lifetime, and she's not exactly left on a cliffhanger, has she? She's gone, as in, she's gone gone. But then again, this is EastEnders we're talking about. Stranger things have happened, right?

Roxy's EastEnders History: A Refresher

For those of you who've been living under a rock (or just don't have a telly), Roxy Mitchell, played by the fabulous Rita Simons, was a Walford resident from 2007 until her, ahem, departure in 2017. She was a Mitchell, after all, so drama was her middle name. She had her fair share of ups and downs, from her on-off relationship with Jack Branning to her tragic accident with her sister, Ronnie, in the swimming pool. It was a tear-jerker, I'll give you that.

But here's the thing, folks. Roxy didn't just leave Walford. She died. And in EastEnders, that usually means they're not coming back. But then again, we've seen characters return from the dead before. Remember Stacey? Remember Phil? Okay, maybe not Phil. But you get my drift.

Could Roxy Be Back in 2026?

So, could Roxy Mitchell be making a comeback in 2026? Well, let's look at the facts. Rita Simons has said she'd be up for a return, and let's face it, the Mitchells are always in need of a good storyline. Plus, with the soap's 60th anniversary coming up in 2026, it's the perfect time for a shock return. But then again, it's also the perfect time for a shock death. I mean, they did kill off Den on the show's 25th anniversary. The mind boggles.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We're talking about 2026 here. That's a whole decade away. A lot can happen in Walford in ten years. For all we know, the Mitchells could be running a successful organic vegan café by then. Or they could all be in prison. Or dead. Again.

So, What Do You Think?

I've given you my two cents, but now it's your turn. Do you think Roxy could be back in EastEnders in 2026? Would you even want her back? Let me know in the comments below. And if you see Dotty down the Vic, tell her I said hi. And that she should probably lay off the gin.

Until next time, soap fans. Keep your eyes on the screen and your ears to the ground. You never know what's coming next in the world of EastEnders.