Realistically, Rita Simons is a busy woman. She’s been on Strictly Come Dancing, doing theatre, and probably spending way too much time on Instagram like the rest of us. She’s also been very open about loving her time on the show, but not being in a rush to return. It’s like that ex you still follow on social media—you’re happy they’re doing well, but you wouldn’t want to borrow a cup of sugar from them.
But here’s the funny thing: everyone has a “Roxy” in their life. She’s the mate who’s a bit messy, a lot loud, and always says the wrong thing at a wedding. She’s the one who makes you laugh so hard you snort. We miss that energy in Walford. The current cast is great, but it’s missing that specific brand of “I’m not a villain, I’m just a disaster in louboutins” charm.
BBC EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell actress Rita Simons drops huge hint she's
The rumours usually heat up around Christmas or the show’s anniversary. It’s the soap equivalent of your mum saying “maybe we’ll get a puppy” every year. We all know it’s a maybe, but the hope is delicious. It’s like finding a tenner in a coat you haven’t worn since last winter.
What Would A Comeback Look Like?
Best case scenario? A ghost. Or a twin who was kept in a cupboard in Spain. Worst case? A flashback episode where she’s just standing in a swimming pool talking to Ronnie about hair extensions. Either way, we’d watch it. We’d watch it with a pizza and a glass of wine, yelling at the telly like it’s a football match.
So, is Roxy coming back to EastEnders? Honestly? Your guess is as good as mine. But until an official announcement drops, we can keep refreshing our browsers, re-watching the classic 2010 episodes where she and Ronnie stole a baby, and live in a beautiful, hopeful bubble of denial. After all, if Pat Butcher can come back as a ghost, why can’t Roxy Mitchell?
For now, we wait. We scroll. We share memes. And deep down, we all know the truth: Roxy will always be in our hearts, and possibly in a swimming pool somewhere, waiting for the perfect moment to climb out and ask for a Martini.
