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Rita Simons Opens Door to EastEnders Talks as She Sets 2026 Plans

She credits persistent fan support for keeping a Roxy Mitchell comeback in play.

Overview

  • Simons says she would "definitely have a conversation" if EastEnders producers approached her about reviving Roxy.
  • She reports being stopped in the street with Samantha Womack and receiving fan-written scripts proposing returns.
  • She cites past resurrections of Kathy, Dirty Den and Cindy as evidence that a comeback could be written.
  • She is currently playing Captain Hook in a Dunstable pantomime through early January 2026.
  • She says her 2026 priority is moving back to London with meetings focused on gritty dramas and other screen work.