EastEnders Producers Urged by Patsy Kensit to Reconsider Her Return to the Series amidst Reunion with Danny Dyer on Screen
The popular BBC soap opera, EastEnders, is currently facing a wave of criticism from fans due to a controversial pregnancy twist and a growing backlash over rumors of the return of two beloved characters: Patsy Kensit and Danny Dyer.
Patsy Kensit, who played Emma Harding, Lola Pearce's estranged mum, left the show in 2017. Since then, she has been dropping hints about a potential return, fueling the speculation among fans. However, as of mid-2025, there is no solid confirmation of her return to the series. A TikTok post from August 4, 2025, mentioned a return "soon," but it seems outdated or promotional rather than a confirmed current comeback.
Danny Dyer, who played Mick Carter, left the show in the 2022-2023 period. Despite rumors of a potential comeback, there have been no official announcements or credible recent sources indicating his return to the show at this time.
The fans' frustration is not only directed towards the potential returns of these two actors but also towards the current storylines. Viewers have been branding the writing as "tedious" and "a challenge to watch," with some even vowing to ditch the soap for good. The controversial pregnancy twist has been particularly criticized, with fans calling it "unrealistic" and "garbage."
Meanwhile, the new EastEnders boss Ben Wadey has brought back some iconic characters, such as Zoe Slater and Oscar Branning. Additionally, more returns are in the pipeline for characters like Max Branning, Ben Mitchell, and Anthony Fox.
Despite the current backlash, both Patsy Kensit and Danny Dyer have expressed a desire to return to EastEnders. Patsy Kensit has considered her time on the show as her "dream job" and a career highlight, while Danny Dyer has accused show chiefs of a lack of duty of care for the cast and also said show bosses tried to stop him from drinking real beer while filming in the Queen Vic pub.
As the soap opera continues to navigate these challenges, fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on any developments regarding the potential returns of Patsy Kensit and Danny Dyer. EastEnders airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
[1] BBC News (2023). Danny Dyer leaves EastEnders after 11 years.
[2] Digital Spy (2017). Patsy Kensit's EastEnders exit: What we know so far.
[3] The Sun (2023). Patsy Kensit teases EastEnders return with cryptic TikTok video.
Fans are eagerly anticipating potential returns of celebrities Patsy Kensit and Danny Dyer to their beloved soap opera, EastEnders, despite no solid confirmations as of mid-2025. The entertainment industry buzz surrounding these rumors has added to the fan frustration over the current storylines, with some viewers considering these tedious and challenging to watch.
