BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Aug 1 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 1 2025 Stuart Highway set for EastEnders return after three years Stuart departed Walford in 2022 Stuart Highway Share By Joel Harley Aug 1 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 1 2025 Stuart Highway is reportedly set to return to Walford, three years after he was last seen on EastEnders. Stuart first appeared on the soap in 2018, beating up Ben Mitchell and leaving him for dead. However, he softened over the years, eventually becoming a firm fan favourite. Stuart left the soap in 2022, departing Albert Square with wife Rainie and their son, Roland. According to The Sun, Stuart Highway will be returning to his old stomping grounds for a brief stint. Stuart was initially a villain but softened over time (Credit: BBC) Stuart Highway set to return to EastEnders The tabloid hasn’t revealed any further details about Stuart’s comeback, only that it’s for a limited period. Stuart still has family on the Square in his brother, Callum Highway. What will Stuart make of Callum’s current living situation? And will he learn about his affair with Johnny Carter? Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Actor Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart, previously hinted at his odds of returning, saying: “The door is open and that was a discussion that we had when we decided it was time for Stuart to leave, to be rested. He’s not dead, so who knows what the future will bring but not for a while I don’t think.” That time is apparently now upon us! But what brings Stuart back to EastEnders? Max will be reunited with his family this summer (Credit: BBC) Who else is returning to EastEnders this year? It’s a big time for EastEnders returns, with the imminent resurgence of Max Branning still looming. Little is known about why Max returns to his old stomping ground, but it’ll likely involve his surviving children, Lauren and Oscar. With Stuart married to Max’s ex sister-in-law, Stuart’s re-emergence may well involve Max in some way, shape or form. But are Stuart and Rainie still together? Meanwhile, Zoe Slater is also set for her permanent return following a brief stint earlier this year. She will join one-time lover Anthony Trueman on the Square, who is back in town for his father’s wedding to Yolande. 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 Aug 1 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 1 2025
