Excitement is building among EastEnders fans as a fan-favorite character is set to make a comeback to Albert Square. The BBC has announced that Louisa Lytton will be reprising her role as Ruby Allen for a “prolonged stint” later this year. This news comes ahead of the show’s 40th anniversary, and viewers are thrilled to see Ruby return after three years away.
Ruby Allen’s last appearance on the show in November 2021 left fans with many questions. She had claimed to be pregnant with Martin Fowler’s child, but Martin discovered that Ruby had been lying, leading to Stacey’s false imprisonment for assault. Now, with Ruby’s return, it is unclear what her reappearance will mean for Martin and Stacey, who thought they had seen the last of her.
Ruby and Stacey were once best friends, but their relationship deteriorated when Ruby got involved with Stacey’s ex-husband and eventually married him. Ruby, the daughter of infamous crime boss Johnny Allen, first joined EastEnders in March 2005, and her character has always brought drama to the show.
Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about Ruby’s return, with many commenting on how glad they are to see her back on the show. Some viewers have even mentioned that they might start watching EastEnders again just to see the drama unfold between Ruby, Martin, and Stacey.
Louisa Lytton, who plays Ruby, shared her enthusiasm about returning to the show, stating that she is thrilled to revisit her character and shed light on what Ruby has been up to during her time away from Walford. Executive producer Chris Clenshaw also expressed his delight in welcoming Louisa back to the role, hinting at the drama and unanswered questions Ruby’s return will bring to the show.
As fans eagerly anticipate Ruby’s return to EastEnders, it is clear that her comeback is sure to shake things up for the residents of Albert Square. Stay tuned to see what unfolds as Ruby Allen makes her grand return to the show.