EastEnders fans predict another major return after Dean Wicks' comeback

EastEnders fans are buzzing with excitement after the confirmation of villain Dean Wicks' return to the popular BBC show. And now, they believe that Dean's mother, the iconic Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry, will also be making a comeback.

Is Shirley Carter coming back to the show?

With the news of Dean's return confirmed by The Celeb Report, fans are speculating that Shirley will be returning alongside her son. Shirley had left Albert Square earlier this year when her son Mick went missing at sea, and little has been heard from her since. But with Matt Di Angelo's character making a comeback, fans are wondering if Shirley's fate has also been sealed.

Actress Linda took a break from the show, but it was made clear that her exit would not be permanent, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her return to the Square. Now, online discussions are filled with speculation about Shirley coming back with her son.

One fan wrote: "Could this mean that Shirley IS returning?!" Another fan suggested: "I wonder if Dean's return could be part of an agreement to bring Linda Henry back. After Danny Dyer and other Carters leaving, I reckon Henry would want somebody in her on-screen family with her." And another fan added: "Even if Dean is still killed off in a couple of months, bringing him back now does mean we're going to get some knockout drama from Kellie Bright very soon, and I'm all for that. I'm also very excited that this might mean Shirley is due back soon. She might even rock up with Dean."

The Celeb Report confirmed that Dean will be back on the show this Halloween, sending shockwaves through Walford. Dean, played by Matt Di Angelo, first appeared in 2006 and was last seen in 2016 when he was acquitted of attempting to rape Roxy Mitchell. The producers have kept his return under wraps to surprise viewers.

A source revealed: "Dean is the ultimate villain, so bringing him back was a genius move, especially with everything that's coming up this autumn. There's also the small matter of the big murder at Christmas – could it be Dean's body under the tree? We know that Linda is one of the women involved, and this just throws another name in the mix. It's a very exciting time."

EastEnders fans will have to wait and see if Shirley Carter will indeed be making her return to Albert Square, but in the meantime, they can look forward to the thrilling drama that Dean's comeback will bring this Halloween.