Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson in front of the Queen Vic in an EastEnders promo

picture EastEnders has confirmed a major fan theory after announcing the latest returning

character. Since the announcement that 90s legend David Wicks (Michael French) is

heading back to Albert Square, EastEnders fans have been theorising that Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) is set to follow – and they were right. When the news broke that David was coming back, actress Patsy Palmer sparked rumours that she was also set to return when she posted an old picture of herself with Michael French in character as Bianca and David, captioned, ‘Every girl needs her father.’ Patsy Palmer Instagram post reading ‘Every girl needs her father’ Patsy sparked rumours with this Instagram Story Fans were quick to latch onto this, hoping that it meant Bianca would soon be back on our screens. Following this cryptic post, Patsy was spotted leaving a hotel near the EastEnders set, that left people wondering if she was on her way to start filming.

She also went partying with co-stars Jessie Wallace, who plays Kat Slater, and Denise Fox actress Diane Parish, which further fuelled rumours that she was back working on the soap. With her return having now been confirmed, fans are absolutely thrilled, and have taken to social media to share their excitement. While some are excited to see David and Bianca’s dynamic once more, others wonder what will transpire between her and future brother-in-law Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman). It isn’t just fans who are excited, with crew members also delighted to be able to write for Bianca again.

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