BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025 Fans demand Stuart's permanent return to soap: 'Best EastEnders character ever' Star Ricky Champ reprised his role this week Stuart Highway Share By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025 EastEnders fans have demanded the permanent return of Stuart Highway to the soap, following his brief comeback this week. Stuart arrived back in Walford for dad Jonno Highway’s funeral, reuniting with brother Callum and those he knew from his last stint on Albert Square. Stuart’s return was overshadowed by his brother’s recent behaviour, arriving just as the Mitchells and the Beales harangued Callum for his affair with Johnny. And, as they debated what to do about Callum’s unfaithfulness, Callum promised to come clean to Ben himself. Stuart returned to EastEnders this week (Credit: BBC) Stuart Highway returned this week Callum’s infidelity wasn’t the only one getting in the way of Stuart’s homecoming. Ben was back! The prodigal son was on day release from prison to visit his husband and family. And, as a shocking reunion took place, Stuart looked on as Callum’s marriage fell apart, thanks to his affair with Johnny Carter. Stuart left again yesterday (Tuesday, October 7), returning to his life with Rainie and Roland, as Ben also went back to prison. But for many fans, this wasn’t nearly enough – and many were left clamouring for a more permanent return for Stuart. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Two episodes weren’t nearly enough for some (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans demand Stuart Highway to come back permanently Writing on X as this week’s scenes aired, fans shared their thought on Stuart’s return. And many would love to see the character back for good. “Massive love to Ricky Champ reprising his role as Stuart Highway in Eastenders has made my year! Bring back Stuart!” wrote one fan on X. “Wish Stuart would stay in Eastenders now he is one of my favourites!” said another. “Can’t we have Stuart back permanently?!? asked another. “Stuart Highway is the best EastEnders character ever,” said a fourth. Stuart’s turn as fan favourite comes as quite the difference from his first stint on the soap. When initially introduced, Stuart was something of a menace – targeting the Carters in a vicious vendetta against Mick and Linda. Thankfully, a redemption followed in his relationship with Rainie and subsequent breast cancer diagnosis, and fans found themselves falling in love with the one-time thug? Do you want to see Stuart back for good? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 8 2025
