‘EastEnders’ bosses have confirmed when Linda Carter will be back in Walford, revealing that Kellie Bright fans can see the actress back on screen from Monday 7 August.
In the time since her maternity leave started back in November 2016, Kellie has popped up in the Square a handful of times, but this time, she’s back for good.
![Linda and Mick will have a lot to talk about](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/5948fcc115000021004e7343.jpeg?ops=scalefit_720_noupscale)
On her first episode back (7 August), viewers will see Linda attempting to catch up on everything that’s happened in recent months, though there are obviously a few things Mick Carter takes a little while to tell her about.
The following night’s (8 August) episode will then be a three-hander between Mick, Linda and Whitney Carter, following Mick’s revelation that he shared a kiss with Whit.
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Can they salvage their relationship? We seriously hope so.
Linda’s return will come just a week after Whitney’s, as her daughter-in-law will be back next week (Monday 31 July) with her own bombshell for the family.
The Carters aren’t the only family welcoming back - well, greeting - old faces as Lisa Fowler also made a surprise return last week.
Catch up on all the latest soap spoilers here.