Kim Medcalf's return to EastEnders as Sam Mitchell 'confirmed'

Sam departed Walford last year
Joel Harley
By Joel Harley

Kim Medcalf is set to return to EastEnders as Sam Mitchell, it has been reported. Rumours of Sam’s return to the soap were sparked earlier this month when drone footage appeared to capture an image of the character walking across the market on the EastEnders set.

Kim’s last episode of the soap aired in January 2024, when Sam left Walford for a new opportunity abroad. However, the door was left wide open for her return – and with Sam being a major player, it was only a matter of time before she came back again.

According to a feature by Laura-Jayne from Inside Soap, the rumours are true… and Sam Mitchell is headed back to Walford.

Sam looks worried in EastEnders
Sam left the soap in early 2024 (Credit: BBC)

Sam Mitchell return to EastEnders ‘confirmed’

In her Inside Gossip column, Laura wrote: “Actress Kim Medcalf, who plays sly Sam, has been spotted on the EastEnders set, sparking speculation as to what brings Phil’s kid sister back again.”

While the BBC haven’t officially confirmed that Sam is coming back, this adds to rumours that actress Kim has resumed the role.

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Great news for fans, who have been clamouring for her return ever since January ’24.

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Is Sam headed back to Walford? (Credit: BBC)

Fans overjoyed at news of Sam Mitchell return

Reacting to the news in a Reddit thread, one fan wrote: “YES YES YES.”

“A thousand times YES!!” added another.

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“As the kids say nowadays, this will be absolute cinema,” said a third.

“I was pretty certain that picture was her!” said another of the earlier pictures. “Can’t wait for the chaos with Zoe.”

Sam, of course, was heavily involved in the death of Dirty Den, along with Zoe and Chrissie Watts. Although it was actually Chrissie who delivered the killing blow, Sam wound up taking the blame, and was charged with crimes relating to the murder.

With Zoe now stalking the streets of Walford once more, fireworks will no doubt ensue.

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