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'EastEnders' Spoiler: Danniella Westbrook WILL Return As Sam Mitchell For Peggy Mitchell Farewell Scenes

Confirmed! Danniella WILL Return To 'EastEnders'
Rachel McGrath
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Danniella Westbrook is set to reprise her role as Sam Mitchell in ‘EastEnders’, it has been confirmed.

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After much speculation, the actress has revealed that she’ll be back in the the Square this spring, for the family reunion that will take place when Ross Kemp and Barbara Windsor both return as Grant and Peggy Mitchell.

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Danniella's profile rose again when she appeared on the most recent series of 'Celebrity Big Brother'

The actress has shared her excitement with the Mirror, telling the paper: “I’m really excited to be going back to EastEnders. It feels right the Mitchells are all back for Peggy’s funeral, and I can’t wait to work alongside everyone again.”

The soap’s executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins, who is set to leave his role this year, adds: “It is only right that all of Peggy Mitchell’s children would be at her funeral.

“Danniella is the final piece of the Mitchell jigsaw puzzle, so it will be great for viewers to see Phil, Grant and Sam all back on screen.

“Sam will only be back for a few episodes, but these scenes are bound to go down in the soap’s history.”

While little has been said about the hotly-anticipated episodes, viewers do know that they’ll need the tissues ready, as we prepare to say goodbye to soap legend Peggy for good.

The Mitchells aren’t the only familiar faces back in Walford this year though, and Jack Branning recently made a surprise return, while his brother Max, played by Jake Wood, will be returning to our screens in late 2016.

Catch up on all the latest ‘EastEnders’ news and spoilers here.

'EastEnders': The Women Of Albert Square
Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement, 1986-2012)(01 of12)
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Not a day goes by where we don't miss Pat and her wonderful, wonderful earrings. (credit:BBC )
Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer, 1993-99, 2002, 2008-14)(02 of12)
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"RICCCCCCKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAY!" (credit:BBC )
Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor, 1994-2015)(03 of12)
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Living legend Barbara Windsor has made numerous visits to Albert Square since officially leaving. She'll be back for live week, and fingers crossed there'll be a chance for the Queen Vic's most memorable landlady to yell that line again: "Get outta ma pub!" (credit:BBC )
Chrissie Watts (Tracey Ann Oberman, 2004-05)(04 of12)
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After years of bullying Angie, Den Watts finally met his match in Chrissie, who gave as good as she got. Until murdering him, obviously. Sadly, she coudn't plan a good enough getaway, and was stopped by police as she prepared to board a flight. (credit:BBC )
Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks, 1999-2014)(05 of12)
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Janine terrorised everyone from Billy Mitchell and Ian Beale, to Alice Branning, during her time in Walford. After inheriting millions, Janine became even more infuriatingly smug, but karma hit back and when she finally fell for Michael Moon, things didn't end well. (credit:BBC )
Linda Carter (Kellie Bright, 2014-Present)(06 of12)
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She may be the newest of the bunch, but Kellie's character hasn't had it easy since moving into The Vic. While Linda has done her best to hold together the Carters, she's had a rough time, suffering a horrific assault at the hands of her brother-in-law, and acting as peacekeeper during the family's many feuds. Can she hold things together? (credit:BBC )
Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard, 1985-2006)(07 of12)
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Pauline was the original 'EastEnders' matriach, and there wasn't a problem she couldn't fix. Sadly, actress Wendy died in 2009, following a battle with breast cancer. (credit:BBC )
Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell, 2011-Present)(08 of12)
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Cora's dry sense of humour and witty putdowns manage to inspire giggles during even the most torturous scenes. As mother to Tanya and Rainie, she certainly has more than her fair shares of problems. (credit:BBC )
Dot Cotton (June Brown, 1985-93, 1997-Present)(09 of12)
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Where would we be without Dot's wise words? The laundrette worker has been on hand to offer advice to anyone who needs it, since the show first aired in 1985. (credit:BBC )
Shirley Carter (Linda Henry, 2006-Present)(10 of12)
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If she's good enough for ummm, Phil Mitchell, then she's good enough for us. (credit:BBC )
Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace, 2000-04, 2005, 2010-Present)(11 of12)
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Kat's the only Slater sister who's stuck around following the family's 2000 arrival. (credit:BBC )
Tracey (Jane Slaughter, 1985-Present)(12 of12)
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Jane is the longest-serving member of the cast, y'know. Bravo to Tracey for managing not to chip in during all those rows... (credit:BBC )

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