Let’s look at the calendar. The show needs a big bang for its 40th birthday. A new baddie? A massive fire? Or a character who makes hearts race.
Sharon fits like a sequin glove. Her son Albie is getting older. That means teenage angst. Ex-boyfriend drama. Maybe a custody battle with Kathy Beale.
And don’t forget Grant Mitchell. His name keeps popping up in rumors too. If Grant comes back, Sharon is the only person who can stop him from punching everyone.
Picture this: 2026. A rainy night. The Vic door swings open. Sharon walks in, soaking wet. Shouts: “I’m home, you muppets!” Chills.
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Not everyone is convinced. Letitia Dean is 67 now. She might enjoy retirement. The Queen Vic can be exhausting.
Plus, her character is rich now. She owns a hotel. Why come back to a grimy square? Because the drama is addictive, that’s why.
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Another cynical theory: It’s a distraction. The show might bring back a different legend (hello, Bianca). But deep down, we all want Sharon.
Let’s be honest. The question isn’t “if.” It’s “when.” And 2026 smells like a Sharon-shaped fireworks display.
