Rob Kazinsky sparks Sean Slater return rumours as he reunites with Lacey Turner

Rob last appeared on the soap in 2022
Joel Harley

Actor Rob Kazinsky has sparked rumours that Sean Slater might return to EastEnders after sharing a touching reunion with screen sister Lacey Turner. The actor, who played volatile Sean from 2006 to 2009, has returned for a series of guest over the past few years – but hasn’t been back to Walford since 2022.

Lacey, meanwhile, made her own exit last year, leaving the soap shortly after the soap’s 40th anniversary. Grieving the loss of ex-husband Martin Fowler, Stacey departed Albert Square for pastures new… to see her big brother Sean, in fact.

Rob took to Instagram today to share news of his reunion with Lacey, sparking fresh hope that he might return to EastEnders.

Could Rob and Lacey’s reunion be an omen of things to come?

Sean looking broody on EastEnders
Rob played moody Sean (Credit: BBC)

Rob Kazinsky shares reunion with Lacey Turner

Sharing a selfie of himself and Lacey to his Instagram page, Rob wrote: “Love from Brazil (seriously who’s idea was that).”

 

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This was a cheeky reference to Stacey’s current whereabouts – having moved to Brazil to be with brother Sean. Like mum Jean, Rob’s clearly not keen on the idea.

He added: “Like time never passes with the best of the best.”

Sean talks to Stacey on EastEnders
Stacey is currently staying with Sean in Brazil (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans full of hope for Sean Slater return

Naturally, Rob and Lacey’s reunion had fans in the comments below hoping that a Sean Slater return could be on the cards. For years now, fans have been foaming at the mouth for a comeback. This, then, seemed like a signal of very good things indeed.

“Omgg are you coming back?” asked one hopeful fan.

“Please is he back?” asked another.

“So Sean Slater and Max Branning both back?!” a third commented. “I can’t wait!”

Meanwhile, Max Branning star Jake Wood added fuel to the fire by commenting a heart emoji.

It’s important to note that this is just a reunion between the former co-stars for now… but neither has ruled out a return to the soap in the future.

Do you want to see Sean back on EastEnders?

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