BBC EastEnders fans 'work out' another Walford icon is returning after spotting major hint

EastEnders viewers are convinced that another Walford legend will be returning to the BBC soap after the news that David Wicks and Bianca Jackson will be making a comeback.

Carol Jackson bids farewell to Eastenders

EastEnders viewers are speculating that another Walford icon is set to make a comeback for the soap's 40th-anniversary celebrations. Last month, it was revealed that Michael French would be returning to his role as David Wicks later this year, over a decade since his last appearance.

The charming David first graced Walford from 1993 to 1996, with subsequent appearances in 2012 and then from 2013 to 2014.

However, David won't be alone as his daughter Bianca Jackson, portrayed by Patsy Palmer, will also be joining him.

On Thursday (August 8), EastEnders hinted at the much-anticipated family reunion, confirming that both Bianca and David will be back in town together for the first time in years.

Bianca, who first appeared in Walford in 1993, was unaware of David being her father during her childhood, leading to some awkward EastEnders scenes in the 1990s when they flirted before the truth came out, reports the Daily Star.

David Wicks EastEnders

David Wicks is returning to Walford (Image: Jack Barnes/ Kieron McCarron/BBC Pictures/PA Wire)

Bianca was last spotted in the Square earlier this year, where she was the first to suspect something suspicious about Reiss Colwell (Johnny Freeman), the murderous boyfriend of her sister Sonia (Natalie Cassidy).

With the return of David and Bianca to Walford, some EastEnders fans are now convinced that Carol Jackson, played by Lindsey Coulson, will also make a comeback.

Carol, David's ex-wife and mother to Bianca and Sonia, as well as Max and Jack Branning's sister, was introduced in 1993 before departing in 1997.

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Bianca is coming home to Walford alongside her dad David (Image: BBC)

EastEnders enthusiasts are abuzz with speculation that Carol Jackson, last seen zooming off the Square on a motorbike in 2015, could be making an epic return.

A hopeful fan posted on social media: "Time for Carol to come back also. Bring the Jackson's front and centre. #EastEnders." (sic)

Another eager viewer stated confidently: "David Wicks and Bianca Jackson returning, I'm just hoping that Carol Jackson's return is yet to be announced #EastEnders." (sic)

While another added fuel to the fire of rumours, exclaiming: "WOO! Carol is so coming back #EastEnders." (sic)

Eastenders star Lindsey Coulson

EastEnders fans think Carol Jackson is returning to Walford (Image: BBC)

Yet another hint was dropped by someone who observed: "I think Sonia's mom is returning, Carol Jackson #EastEnders." (sic)

And sealing the deal on the fan theories, one more wrote: "It makes sense her to return with David returning soon but I also wish that Carol could return." (sic)

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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