Sam Mitchell: Celebs Rumors

EASTENDERS legend Ricky Butcher is about to return to the square but just what exactly does he want. The character, played by Sid Owen, is back on Albert Square following the passing of Dot Cotton. He quickly begins to catch up on sister Janine's life and she is quick to introduce him to Mick.

FORMER EastEnders actress, Danniella Westbrook broke down in tears to The Sun over the death of Dame Barbara Windsor. The former I'm A Celeb campmate opened up on how she still feels emotional over the soap icon's death, nearly two years later.

DANNIELLA Westbrook sizzled as she stripped down to daring red lingerie to transform into a sexy Santa. The 49-year-old gave her fans an early Christmas present with the steamy snap shared on Instagram. Former EastEnders star Danniella promised there was more racy content to come and told followers to watch this space.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has vowed to never appear on a soap opera again, even if she was asked by producers. The former EastEnders actress first appeared as Sam Mitchell in July of 1990 before departing and returning several times due to her tumultuous personal life. But in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Danniella reveals that her experience has turned her off for good and she will never again return to any serial drama, even if begged by execs.

DANNIELLA Westbrook showed off her fresh-faced look in a cosy new snap with her family. The former EastEnders actress looked radiant as she beamed into the camera in the black and white snap.

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has shared a candid bikini post while sharing her honest thoughts about her body. Charlie, 41, who plays Janine Butcher in the BBC soap, posted an empowering video of herself poolside while sporting a red bandeau bikini top and matching bottoms. In the instagram boomerang, Charlie can be seen looking down at her stomach and then throwing her hands up in the air in a shrugging gesture.

DANNIELLA Westbrook looked incredible after a glam makeover as she posed in the kitchen. The former EastEnders star, 48, looked dramatically different after having her hair and make-up done. Telly fans did a double-take when they saw Danniella dolled up in her Instagram shot.

CLAIRE Foy "feared for her life" after an obsessed stalker sent 1,000 emails and turned up at her home. Jason Penrose, 49, bombarded The Crown actress with sickening rape emails and begged her to be his girlfriend. He also showed up at her home - forcing Foy, 38, to call the police - and contacted her sister, ex-boyfriend and agent.

GOOD Morning Britain's Susanna Reid has been forced to apologise for bad language on Good Morning Britain. After ripping into Matt Hancock for his decision to go on I'm A Celeb, regular guest Andrew Pierce said: "You're a complete whatsit-head...

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are fearing a fan favourite could be in trouble after landing one of the most difficult dance routines the series shows.  As the remaining 10 couples are heading into week seven of the competition, and after the shock elimination of EastEnders’ James Bye and Amy Dowden last week, it’s clear no one is safe.  Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe topped the leaderboard during the Halloween special, doing a Couples’ Choice routine inspired by Hocus Pocus to I Put A Spell On You.  However, fans are fearing that this may be a high coming before a fall, as they’ve now been landed with the difficult rumba.  The Cuban dance, which is characterised by slow and determined hip movements, passionate storytelling and requires immaculate posture.  Strictly rumbas have proven to either make or break partners during their stint on the show – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.  “Absolutely thrilled for Ellie and Jojo, although I sadly sense the glittery trap door next week with that rumba,” wrote one, before adding, “more than happy to be proved wrong.”  “Ellie and johannes rumba who else is scared?” said another.  While another took a quote from Whoopi Goldberg and said: “ellie t, you in danger girl”  Strictly is going back to basics this week after two back-to-back themed episodes.

EASTENDERS has cast a Brit gangster film legend to shake up the show. Fans will be stunned to learn movie legend Nick Nevern has bagged the role as Sam Mitchell’s ex. Nick, who has appeared in dozens of British gangster flicks and shot to fame in classics including Vendetta alongside Danny Dyer, will make his debut on EastEnders next week when his character arrives on the Square in an attempt to win back Sam.

LOVE Island stars have surged up a rundown of the richest stars under 30. No fewer than three former villa inhabitants appear this year, including the show's power couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

Former EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after her EastEnders role was recast.The actress is headed to the West End to play the Fairy Godmother in adult pantomime, Sinderfella which has been dubbed a “delightful and risqué version" of Disney's Cinderella. Danniella, 48, will play the role alongside Big Brother's Simon Gross who is cast as one of the Ugly Sisters and a show insider said the former soap star "couldn't wait to get back to her acting roots".The source told The Sun: "She is nervous as she hasn't acted since she returned to EastEnders back in 2016, but her passion has always been acting so she is super excited for this next chapter of her career." Daniella played Sam Mitchell in EastEnders during the 1990s and she recently hit out at the BBC for recasting a different actress as her former character.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after signing up for a new role. The 48-year-old star will be throwing herself back into the acting world in an ‘adult panto’ in London’s West End. Former EastEnders star Danniella is set to play the role of Fairy Godmother in Sinderfella – London’s longest-running adult panto.

FORMER lovers Jay Brown and Lola Pearce FINALLY confess their true feelings for each other and make a big decision about their relationship. Lola threw a surprise birthday party for a thankful Jay and in Thursday's episode the pair soon realised they are more than just friends. In hospital, Lola was getting her broken arm treated after suffering an injury while being attacked by thugs who mistook her for Sam Mitchell.

READ MORE: Amanda Holden confiscates racy tops from daughter, 16, so she can wear them insteadThis has got other viewers riled up though, with several already sick of the amount of pictures of spiders that are being shown. One disgusted viewer tweeted: "People posting pics of bl**** spiders," while another replied: "I can’t bear it.

EASTENDERS' Kat Slater FINALLY got her revenge on Sam Mitchell - and Sharon Watts joins the brawl. Kat was stunned to find out that Sam was behind the threatening at gunpoint to sign the club over.

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has been forced to visit hospital amid an unknown health scare following her recent reported split from her jailed fiancé. The actress, 48, who is best known for playing Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, took to Instagram to share with her 102,000 followers that she was back in hospital. Danniella could be seen wearing a blue disposable face mask below her elaborate fluffy faux eyelashes.

AFTER ten years away from the square, Sid Owen reprises his role as the iconic Ricky Butcher in the BBC soap, along with a new villain. Ricky will be reunited with his troublesome sister Janine (Charlie Brooks) and ex-wife Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) later this year.

Sid Owen is returning to Albert Square as EastEnders favourite Ricky Butcher after 10 years away from the soap.The actor, 50, said he is “delighted” to be reprising his role as Walford’s hapless mechanic after previously starring in the BBC series from 1988 until 2000, returning sporadically until 2012. Sid's character was involved in a number of high-profile storylines, perhaps most famously with his on-screen spouse Bianca Jackson played by Patsy Palmer.Their relationship was a hit with fans and their on-screen wedding drew an audience of more than 22 million.Talking about his return to the show, Sid said: “I’m delighted to back at EastEnders.

DANNIELLA Westbrook dazzled as she showed off a glam new look for her latest TV gig. The former EastEnders actress, 48, beamed as she revealed her sexy hair transformation to full effect, with her blonde locks styled into a voluminous bob.

EastEnders star Aidan O'Callaghan has teased his character Lewis Butler's potential return to the BBC One soap in the future, pointing out that the door hasn't been "fully shut". Earlier this year, Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes. And during this week Ben's father Phil Mitchell and aunty Sam Mitchell got revenge on the rapist by holding him at gunpoint at an abandoned warehouse.

EastEnders spoiler photos show the emotional moment Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, heads to the police station to report Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan). Ben was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes on the BBC One soap earlier this year and on Thursday's episode, Ben heads to the police station to report his rapist. However, he gets more than he bargains for when his estranged husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) arrives to which he immediately questions why Ben is there.

COMEUPPANCE may be near for Lewis Butler, months after he raped Ben Mitchell. But EastEnders baddie Phil Mitchell will be surprisingly reluctant to get revenge. Get the lowdown on this week's Walford drama.

AN EastEnders fan favourite is set to make a dramatic return to Albert Square after ten years, bosses have confirmed. The BBC has confirmed Sid Owen will return as his long-suffering character Ricky Butcher after viewers last saw him leaving Walford for Germany in 2012. Sources told the Sun how Sid will begin filming next month with Charlie Brooks, who plays on-screen sister Janine, and ex wife Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf.

Fans of primetime soap EastEnders will remember loveable mechanic Ricky Butcher.The character has been absent from Albert Square for quite some time but after ten long years, he’s making a dramatic comeback.The Sun reports that 50-year-old actor Sid Owen, who plays Ricky, will begin filming on set next month with Charlie Brooks, Ricky’s on-screen sister Janine. He’ll also reunite with Kim Medcalf, who plays Ricky’s ex-wife Sam Mitchell. A source revealed: “Bosses have an exciting storyline planned for his return, involving lots of key players.

EX-EASTENDERS star Danniella Westbrook kicked back in the sun in a bikini today. The former Sam Mitchell actress shared a series of pictures of her laying down in her garden.

EASTENDERS actor, James Farrar, opened up about some devastating news he received recently. The actor, who plays Zack Hudson in EastEnders, revealed that he sadly lost his pet cat Duchess over the weekend. He said Duchess died after being hit by a car, and he was "heart broken" over the news.

EastEnders viewers can expect a thrilling week in the Square next week, as Sam and Phil decide to take revenge on Ben’s rapist, Lewis. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) meets with Keeble to see if she can do anything about Lewis. However, it’s Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) who takes action when she takes the gun from the club safe and heads off with Zack Hudson (James Farrar) to find Lewis Butler (Aidan O’Callaghan) herself.

Former Eastenders actress Danniella Westbrook has revealed that she is to go under the knife once again as NHS medics undertake around £500,000 worth of reconstructive surgery to help repair her face after years of drug use. The surgery will rebuild the star’s damaged cheekbones and reform her collapsed nose, after she very nearly suffered life threatening complications as a result of the damage caused by her previous substance abuse.The 48 year old star had previously ruled out having surgery as the private fees were too high, but following a health scare last Christmas which left her struggling to breathe and resulted in an intensive care stay, the NHS stepped in to schedule the procedure.

READ MORE: The first signs of breast cancer Sarah Harding spotted - and the symptoms you shouldn't ignore Danniella played Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap on and off between 1990 until 2016. She says that there has been a shift since then, BirminghamLive reports.

FORMER Eastenders star Danniella Westbrook said she’s so fed up with the BBC she hasn’t bothered renewing her TV licence. The actress - who played Sam Mitchell on Albert Square - said the current standard of programming puts her off tuning in.

DANNIELLA Westbrook looked amazing in a backless and low-cut sparkly dress. The former EastEnders star – who played Sam Mitchell on-and-off since 1990 – sported the plunging silver dress to attend a swanky awards do.

Scott Maslen looked worlds away from his Eastenders alter ego Jack Branning on Tuesday as he showed off his muscular physique while out for a stroll in London. The 51 year old star, who has appeared on the BBC soap since 2007, showed off his muscular arms as he enjoyed the sunshine in North London.

EASTENDERS' Sam Mitchell revealed she was behind her own shooting during tonight's episode - and is planning to destroy her brother Phil’s empire. In the week’s episodes - that are now available to watch on iPlayer - was dramatically shot in the family’s war against gangster Jonah. But in a shock twist this evening, it was revealed that Jonah wasn’t behind the shooting.

MONDAY's trip to Walford ended in carnage as one resident's life was left hanging in the balance. But when the police were called, EastEnders fans noticed a huge blunder as Shirley Carter was questioned holding a weapon.